From Womb to World

Desiree Jones
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Join Desiree Jones, a lactation specialist, birth and parent educator, and founder of the You Need Us campaign, as she discusses instinctual mothering, advocates for autonomy and empowerment in childbirth, offers breastfeeding support, and dissects the historical inaccuracies and unnatural narratives surrounding Western attitudes towards motherhood. From reclaiming our innate instincts and wisdom to challenging entrenched beliefs and societal norms, each episode delves deep into the transition from womb to world. Tune in for provocative discussions, empowering stories, and a bold reimagining of what it means to embrace the true essence of motherhood.

Episodes

  1. Mother, it's The Fourth Trimester (part two)

    09/19/2024

    Mother, it's The Fourth Trimester (part two)

    Since the literal beginning of mothers, rituals, customs, and traditions specific to postpartum and/or new mothers have existed across, virtually, ever culture and society. Join Desiree in this episode, as she talks about the importance of The Fourth Trimester, from the mother's point of view. This is the second part of last episode's talk about The Fourth Trimester, which was from the baby's point of view. To learn more about Desiree's campaign to reduce the maternal mortality rate in The US, visit www.youneeduscampaign.com Sources for this episode include: Traditional Postpartum Practices and Rituals, a Qualitative Systematic Review Nursemidwivesmn.org ScienceDirect.com The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou

    21 min
  2. Baby, it's The Fourth Trimester (part one)

    07/31/2024

    Baby, it's The Fourth Trimester (part one)

    You're an animal and so is your baby. In episode 3, Desiree introduces the topic of the Fourth Trimester (the first three months postpartum) from your baby's point of view. Stay tuned for part two! Sources include: Scientific American, The World Health Organization, The Happiest Baby on the Block, and Dr. Charles Bluestone of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

    24 min
  3. Giving birth is such a pain!

    07/08/2024

    Giving birth is such a pain!

    Childbirth is a pain, but so is the history of options for women... in general...but, specifically, in childbirth. In this episode, Desiree covers a brief history of pain management for women giving birth and the perception of that pain for the past 6000 years. Sources: CBE International, Atlas Obscura, ACOG.org, Hypnobirthing.com, History.com, Smithsonian. Daemonology by King James.

    29 min
  4. The Original Mother and what we can learn from her

    06/14/2024

    The Original Mother and what we can learn from her

    Before God was a man, she was a mother. In this episode, Desiree talks about the Great/Original Mother archetype, the adoration of ancient women/mothers, and what modern mothers can learn from it all. Sources: Who Cooked the Last Supper by Rosalind Miles, Brittanica.com, Brooklyn Museum, Mythopedia, Tufts University

    21 min
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About

Join Desiree Jones, a lactation specialist, birth and parent educator, and founder of the You Need Us campaign, as she discusses instinctual mothering, advocates for autonomy and empowerment in childbirth, offers breastfeeding support, and dissects the historical inaccuracies and unnatural narratives surrounding Western attitudes towards motherhood. From reclaiming our innate instincts and wisdom to challenging entrenched beliefs and societal norms, each episode delves deep into the transition from womb to world. Tune in for provocative discussions, empowering stories, and a bold reimagining of what it means to embrace the true essence of motherhood.

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  • Creator
    Desiree Jones
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  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Desiree Jones 2024
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    From Womb to World