Beautiful Black Birthing

Beautiful Black Birthing
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Beautiful Black Birthing is a safe space for Black Women to share their positive stories about birth. The statistics are out there that black women are 5 times more likely to face infant mortality and maternal deaths than any other group regardless of socio-economic background. This podcast tries to provide stories, information, tips and resources so that we don’t become another statistic. We encourage you to share your empowering fear-free birth stories by emailing us beautifulblackbirthing@gmail.com.

Episodes

  1. 02/19/2021

    A Positive Birth Center Birth

    Welcome to Season 2 of Beautiful Black Birthing. We start off season two by talking about the birth of my first born Son. The Labour for the most part was smooth, except for the pushing stage and the postpartum phase. There are so many key takeaways that I took from this birth and applied to my next birth. Listen to how everything from Aroma Therapy to hydrotherapy can affect the outcome of new mama and new baby. --> Pregnancy Workouts --> Safe non-toxic Candles!  To connect with Paida or to feature, your birth story e-mail me, Paida Ogunbiyi at beautifulblackbirthing@gmail.com

  2. 01/06/2021

    Brief 2021 UPDATE!

    A brief update about where I've been and what's to come in 2021!  Hope y'all are having a great year so far!

  3. 11/05/2020

    EP 8| Emane- A Positive Hospital Birth

    In Emane's birth story, she talks about one of the key ways to prepare for birth. During her pregnancy, she prepares for delivery by aligning her body by seeing a physical floor therapist(PFT).  She discusses the benefits of seeing a PFT, which helped her to have a positive birth experience in the hospital.  Links mentioned by Emane: https://www.youtube.com/c/KidsOTHelp?fbclid=IwAR26zTiXDoYRR4ppmfUuYz2amhIG7CKDirEaxEwupOV-u0AREwvqIu0fx6g https://www.youtube.com/user/MamaNaturalBlog https://www.facebook.com/groups/Blackmomsdobreastfeed More resources: Pelvic Floor Kegel Exercises:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwYenLQkeWo&ab_channel=PregnancyandPostpartumTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBfbJ-3tUdc&ab_channel=MichelleKenway Benefits of Pelvic Floor Exercises: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pelvic-floor-exercises *check out: www.kibibiapp.com

  4. 10/17/2020

    Ep 7| Part 2: Vanessa-Son Birthed in Two Pushes

    In part two of Vanessa's home birth story she speaks about her active labour and delivering her second son into the world. She goes into depth about how God met her and gave her peace during her birth, even when her birth setting changed right after her delivery. She also shares vital tips about how to have a fear-free birth! Resources discussed: Supernatural Childbirth: Experiencing the Promises of God Concerning Conception and Delivery  Jackie Mize- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07M73H2BK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

  5. 10/03/2020

    Ep 6| Part 1: Vanessa-Planning for a Home Birth

    In this episode, we have Vanessa share the preparation and the beginning stages of labour for her home birth. She covers what inspired her to have a home birth despite her Nigerian/Ghanaian parents wanting her to have a hospital birth. Listen now to hear how she gets ready for her positive home birth, and also her opinion on which country serves the best Jollof Rice.

  6. 09/04/2020

    Ep 5| Part 2: Shamiso Leaving Hospital Quickly

    In Part Two of Shamiso's birth story we explore her difficult decision to head to the hospital after her Toronto Birth Center planned birth. Listen to find out why she transferred and how she was able to get out of the hospital quickly after giving birth. -->  The Blog about Breastfeeding that Shamiso wrote  -->To find an amazing braider or stylist visit  Kibibi Haircare needs.  ---> Connect with Shamiso and Connect with Paida

  7. 07/23/2020

    Ep 3 | Part 2: Paida- Induced yet Liberating Labour

    In Part two I continue telling my labour story of my daughter Clara. This labour starts as Pitocin-Induced labour despite all the stalling I tried. Through having my supportive birth team advocate for me I manage to get off the Induction. Listen to how I recreated the most unideal situation to be what I envisioned my labour and birth to be. Kierra Blaser's Website: https://aheavenlywelcome.com/tag/birth-in-gods-presence/ Inna May Gaskins book: https://www.amazon.ca/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Material/dp/0553381156 To feature, your birth story e-mail me, Paida Ogunbiyi at beautifulblackbirthing@gmail.com.

    Ep 3 | Part 2: Paida- Induced yet Liberating Labour

  8. 07/02/2020

    Ep 2 | Tshepiso: Finding out I was Pregnant at 8 months

    Tshepiso started thinking about her birth plan when she found out for the first time she was pregnant at 8 months. Tshepiso felt she had little to no flexibility with her OB in terms of where and how she was going to deliver. Tune in to hear how she handles this rushed birth plan that turns into a quick delivery. Connect with Tshepiso on IG:https://instagram.com/healfirstthengive?igshid=17aeafqs3debt Connect with me, Paida on IG:https://www.instagram.com/mrs.paidaog/?hl=en To feature, your birth story e-mail me, Paida Ogunbiyi at beautifulblackbirthing@gmail.com.

    Ep 2 | Tshepiso: Finding out I was Pregnant at 8 months

  9. 06/24/2020

    Ep 1 | Part 1: Induced Birth at the Cusp of a Pandemic

    In today’s episode I share with you my birth story of my second child, Clara. It was a birth centre planned birth turned to hospital. We discuss everything from pregnancy and those first early signs of labour. If you would like to share your birth story please e-mail me at beautifulblackbirthing@gmail.com

    Ep 1 | Part 1: Induced Birth at the Cusp of a Pandemic
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Beautiful Black Birthing is a safe space for Black Women to share their positive stories about birth. The statistics are out there that black women are 5 times more likely to face infant mortality and maternal deaths than any other group regardless of socio-economic background. This podcast tries to provide stories, information, tips and resources so that we don’t become another statistic. We encourage you to share your empowering fear-free birth stories by emailing us beautifulblackbirthing@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Beautiful Black Birthing
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Beautiful Black Birthing
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