Baby Catcher Chronicles

Sage Aurora

Welcome to Baby Catcher Chronicles — a podcast channel created to inform, inspire, and uplift anyone navigating the world of birth, pregnancy, and midwifery. Through the voice of Sage Aurora, we deliver compassionate conversations, practical advice, and timeless birth wisdom for modern families and birth workers alike. Whether you're preparing for your first birth, supporting others, or simply fascinated by the beauty of midwifery, this channel is your home for grounded knowledge and heart-centered care.

  1. Episode 16: No INSURANCE & Giving Birth

    28.11.2025

    Episode 16: No INSURANCE & Giving Birth

    Are you pregnant, uninsured, and terrified that hospital bills will bankrupt your family? Take a deep breath — you have REAL options most hospitals don’t want you to know about. In this episode we expose the raw truth: Average uninsured vaginal birth: $14,000–$19,000 Average uninsured C-section: $25,000+ How hundreds of thousands of women every year pay under $3,000 — or NOTHING — using 4 proven, 100% legal paths ✅ The 4 Strategies That Work in 2025: Emergency Medicaid (retroactive coverage up to 3 months — even if you apply IN LABOR) Hospital Charity Care Programs (every nonprofit hospital is REQUIRED by law to have them) Massive Cash-Pay Discounts + Negotiation Scripts (30–70% off is common) Out-of-Hospital Births (birth centers & home births average $3,000–$9,000 with sliding scales) ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:57 The terrifying reality of uninsured birth in 2025 1:57 - 3:57 Real costs: hospital vs birth center vs home birth 3:57 - 5:34 Emergency Medicaid and Hospital charity care + more 5:34 - 6:21 Exact negotiation scripts 6:21 - 7:05 Long-term implications 7:05 - 8:56 Takeaways 📌 FREE DOWNLOAD: → https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tiw-UXXocKdt8Oah7enbh50Wh5rpoNanhshV9v_CFqQ/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.5fe7roupha9j This episode is for educational purposes only and is clinically supervised by a Certified Nurse Midwife. Always consult your own healthcare provider. If this helps even one mama avoid financial ruin, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with every pregnant friend who needs to hear this. You’ve got this ❤️ #UninsuredBirth #PregnancyWithoutInsurance #MedicaidPregnancy #HomeBirth #BirthCenter #SaveOnBirth #EmergencyMedicaid #CharityCare #NaturalBirth #Pregnant2025

    9 Min.
  2. Episode 12: Pregnant and NO Insurance

    09.08.2025

    Episode 12: Pregnant and NO Insurance

    Welcome back to Baby Catcher Chronicles! In this episode, host Sage sits down with Kayla, a young mom who found out she was pregnant—and had no insurance. They talk openly about the fears, the confusion, and the very real first steps Kayla took to find care, get coverage, and prepare for birth despite all the challenges. If you’re pregnant and uninsured, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, practical advice, and reassurance that you’re not alone. What you’ll hear: Kayla’s honest story of discovering pregnancy with no insurance The gut-punch moment of fear and uncertainty How Medicaid and pregnancy assistance programs can help Sliding scale clinics and affordable prenatal care options Applying for marketplace insurance as a “qualifying life event” Exploring birth center options and payment plans A survival checklist to help you take next steps Resources & Links: Your FREE Pregnancy Survival Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fa2Wa593sXoH0ZTpkRI3_H0zTFAgwwIG/view?usp=sharing Medicaid pregnancy coverage (search your state) - use search engine of choice and enter for example "Medicaid pregnancy coverage in Texas". HealthCare.gov for Special Enrollment Period info. Local sliding scale clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - use search engine of choice and enter for example "FQHC in {city name}". Disclaimer: This podcast episode features AI-generated dialogue inspired by real stories. Names and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy. This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personalized care. Subscribe to Baby Catcher Chronicles for more real conversations about pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Share this episode with someone who might need it.

    10 Min.

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Welcome to Baby Catcher Chronicles — a podcast channel created to inform, inspire, and uplift anyone navigating the world of birth, pregnancy, and midwifery. Through the voice of Sage Aurora, we deliver compassionate conversations, practical advice, and timeless birth wisdom for modern families and birth workers alike. Whether you're preparing for your first birth, supporting others, or simply fascinated by the beauty of midwifery, this channel is your home for grounded knowledge and heart-centered care.