My Black Homebirth

Brittney Christian
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My Black Homebirth Podcast is a heartfelt, empowering, and deeply necessary space created to celebrate, uplift, and connect the Black birthing community. Through intimate one-on-one conversations with Black midwives, birth workers, and families, this podcast shines a light on the wisdom, joy, resilience, and cultural traditions within Black homebirth. Born from a book idea and blossoming into a movement, My Black Homebirth centers the stories that too often go unheard—stories of agency, healing, legacy, and love. Each episode offers education, hope, and honest dialogue about the beauty and complexity of bringing life into the world outside of the medical system. Whether you’re a midwife, an expectant parent, a doula, a birth advocate, or someone passionate about reclaiming birth stories in our community, this podcast invites you into conversations that honor our past, empower our present, and shape the future of Black birthing. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform. A celebration. A homecoming. Tune in and join the movement to restore joy, knowledge, and freedom to Black birth—one story at a time.

  1. May 19

    Ep. 14- From Software Engineer to Holistic Mama: 3 VBAC Homebirths & a Special Needs Journey

    In this deeply moving episode, Brittney sits down with Alexandria — wife, mother of four, former software engineer, and holistic mama — to talk about her journey through birth, motherhood, and resilience. Alexandria shares how a traumatic first birth led her to pursue three empowering VBAC homebirths, including a peaceful and fast birth with her fourth baby. She also opens up about navigating motherhood as a medical mom, caring for her daughter with complex medical needs, embracing holistic healing, and finding purpose through faith, family, and advocacy. This episode is a powerful conversation about surrender, strength, healing, and what Black homebirth truly means: freedom.

    1h 7m

  2. May 12

    Ep. 13- From ER Doctor to Postpartum Advocate: Dr. Chowa’s Story

    In this powerful episode of My Black Homebirth, Brittney sits down with Dr. Chowa to talk about the realities of postpartum care in America — especially for Black mothers. Dr. Chowa shares her personal birth story, including miscarriage, NICU trauma, postpartum depression, and the experiences that led her from emergency medicine into in-home postpartum care and advocacy. Together, they discuss the postpartum gap, why so many moms feel unsupported after birth, the importance of doulas and community care, and how building a postpartum plan can truly save lives. They also dive into the mission behind the Empower Mom Shower and the work being done to improve Black maternal health outcomes one family at a time. This episode is honest, emotional, educational, and full of resources every expecting mother deserves to hear. 🎧 Tune in, share, and send this to a mom who needs to hear it. Guest Info:  Dr. Phindile Chowa https://emcare2u.com/  https://www.empowermomshower.com/  https://www.drchowa.com/fourth-trimester-blueprint  IG: @emcare2u IG: @empowermomshower IG: @drchowa Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/

    1h 5m

  3. May 5

    Ep. 12- 9 Hours vs 3 Hours: Her Two Wildly Different Homebirth Stories

    In this episode of My Black Homebirth Podcast, I’m joined by Azaria—a mom of two, childbirth educator, and advocate for informed, empowered birth. She shares the full story of her two homebirths—from planning a birth center delivery that unexpectedly closed… to pivoting into a powerful first homebirth, and then experiencing a second precipitous birth that lasted just 3 hours. We talk about: Navigating unexpected changes in your birth planThe difference quality care and education can makeFast labor & what it actually feels likeThe role of doulas, midwives, and support systemsPostpartum realities (support, nutrition, and boundaries)How her experiences led her to start My Mama VillageThis conversation is a reminder that birth doesn’t have to be traumatic—and that when women are informed and supported, everything changes. 🎧 Tune in, share, and send this to a mom who needs to hear it. Guest Info:  Azaria Hogans https://www.mymommavillage.com/  IG: @my.mommavillage IG: @azariarianne Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/

    1h 10m

  4. Apr 28

    Ep. 11- I Was a Nurse… and My Birth Still Went Wrong | Hospital Trauma to Birth Center Healing

    This episode features a powerful conversation with nurse practitioner Jerrica Conyers, owner of Euphoria Health and Wellness, as she shares her journey through motherhood, birth, and postpartum care. From a traumatic hospital birth to healing birth center experiences, Jerrica opens up about how her personal story and years in healthcare shaped her mission to support moms beyond delivery. We dive into the realities of NICU work, postpartum recovery, maternal health disparities, and the importance of advocacy, education, and the right support team. Whether you’re planning a home birth, birth center delivery, or hospital experience, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and encouragement for navigating birth and postpartum with confidence.  Guest Info:  Jerrica Conyers  https://www.euphoriahealthandwellness.com/ IG: @euphoriahealth_wellness  Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/

    1h 2m

  5. Apr 21

    Ep 10- Not on the Same Page at First: A Couple’s First Homebirth Story

    What happens when one partner is excited about homebirth… and the other isn’t quite there yet? In this episode of My Black Homebirth Podcast, I’m joined by Jasmine and her husband Manny as they share the story of preparing for their very first homebirth together. Like many families, they didn’t start their pregnancy journey on the same page about birth—but through research, conversation, and support, their confidence grew as they moved toward welcoming their daughter at home. Jasmine shares what led her to begin exploring birth options outside the hospital system, while Manny opens up about what it was like navigating his expectations of birth as a first-time father and learning to trust a different path than the one he originally imagined. Together, they walk us through what helped them feel prepared, supported, and empowered as first-time homebirth parents—and what it meant to welcome their baby girl into a peaceful environment surrounded by intentional care. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Choosing homebirth as first-time parents ✨ Navigating different comfort levels between partners ✨ How research and education shaped their decisions ✨ A father’s perspective on preparing for homebirth ✨ Letting go of hospital expectations around birth ✨ Welcoming their daughter in a calm, supportive home environment If you’re considering homebirth, supporting a partner who is exploring their options, or simply curious what preparation looks like outside the hospital system, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged and informed. Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/ Birth Team Quo Vardis Thompson (Doula) https://www.thefaithplanteddoula.com/ Christine (Midwife) https://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com/ Tietra Jones (Lactation Consultant and Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Class)  https://www.atlantachildbirthresources.com/ (Childbirth Education Class)  https://www.fullbloombirthing.com/  Alicia St. Vincent (Placenta Encapsulation) https://www.allourbabies.com/ Reach out for more book resources: Hypnobirthing Home Study Course Manual: Step-by-Step Guide to an Easy, Natural and Pain Free Birth By: Kathryn Clark Birth Without Fear: The Judgment-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum By: January Harshe

    1h 12m

  6. Apr 14

    Why Black Maternal Health Week Matters (and Why I Started This Podcast)

    This week is Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17), and instead of sharing a birth story like usual, I wanted to dedicate this episode to something deeply personal — why I started My Black Homebirth Podcast and why this work matters. In this solo episode, I talk about: ✨ What Black Maternal Health Week is ✨ Why birth storytelling matters for Black families ✨ The maternal health crisis affecting Black mothers in the U.S. ✨ Infant mortality disparities ✨ The reality of birth access in Georgia ✨ Why supporting midwives and community birth workers is so important Black women in the United States are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, and many of these deaths are preventable. This episode is about awareness, advocacy, and reminding Black families that our birth stories deserve space, support, and visibility. My hope is that this conversation encourages you to: ✔ learn your birth options ✔ support midwives ✔ share your birth story ✔ advocate locally ✔ and listen intentionally during Black Maternal Health Week Your voice matters. Your experience matters. Your birth story matters too. 🎙 Want to share your birth story on the podcast? Visit the link below. 🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth 🛍 Merch available on the site 🌿 Services mentioned in this episode: Well Prepared Nest #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BlackMaternalHealth #Homebirth #BirthStoriesMatter #BlackMothersMatter

    25 min

  7. Apr 7

    When Home Birth Plans Changed: Kai’s Preeclampsia Pivot and Empowered Induction Story

    Kai planned a peaceful home birth surrounded by her trusted birth team, affirmations, and intention. But when late-stage preeclampsia entered the picture, everything changed. In this episode of My Black Home Birth, Kai shares her powerful story of preparing for a home birth as a first-time mom, navigating unexpected medical concerns, and ultimately pivoting to a hospital induction—all while staying grounded in support, advocacy, and trust in her body. Together, we talk about what it means to hold onto your voice when birth takes a different path than expected, the importance of having the right people around you during vulnerable moments, and how a supported pivot can still be a positive birth experience. Kai’s story is a reminder that birth isn’t defined by location—it’s shaped by care, connection, and the way you are seen through the process. Baby Soleil’s arrival is proof that even when plans change, empowerment is still possible. 💛 If you’re preparing for birth, considering home birth, or navigating decisions around induction and preeclampsia, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss. Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 HBCU Bags: https://trublulegacy.com/ Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 Connect with Today’s Guest: Kai W. IG: @iamk.adura IG: @trublulegacy Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/

    59 min

  8. Mar 31

    Obedience, Faith, and a Redemptive Homebirth After 5 C-Sections

    This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Derricka — a mother of six whose birth story will challenge what many women have been told is possible. After five cesarean births, Derricka carried a quiet but powerful belief that her sixth baby would be different. During this pregnancy, she followed a calling into birth work herself, became a certified doula, and just four days before labor, connected with the midwife who would support the homebirth she had been praying for.  Links: Wellpreparednest.com My Black Homebirth Website Supernatural Childbirth Book: https://a.co/d/0ijzO9Ax Guest Application: Tell Your Story Connect with Today’s Guest: Derika B Facebook: Minderika Brown Tik Tok: Doula Derika Brown IG: Minister Derika Brown & The Works Parlor Support the Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee My Black Homebirth Merch

    1h 1m
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My Black Homebirth Podcast is a heartfelt, empowering, and deeply necessary space created to celebrate, uplift, and connect the Black birthing community. Through intimate one-on-one conversations with Black midwives, birth workers, and families, this podcast shines a light on the wisdom, joy, resilience, and cultural traditions within Black homebirth. Born from a book idea and blossoming into a movement, My Black Homebirth centers the stories that too often go unheard—stories of agency, healing, legacy, and love. Each episode offers education, hope, and honest dialogue about the beauty and complexity of bringing life into the world outside of the medical system. Whether you’re a midwife, an expectant parent, a doula, a birth advocate, or someone passionate about reclaiming birth stories in our community, this podcast invites you into conversations that honor our past, empower our present, and shape the future of Black birthing. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform. A celebration. A homecoming. Tune in and join the movement to restore joy, knowledge, and freedom to Black birth—one story at a time.

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  • Creator
    Brittney Christian
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Brittney Christian
  • Show Website
    My Black Homebirth