Moms in the Middle

Heidi Mills
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From pregnancy to parenting... there is so much nuisance to the decisions we make in modern parenthood. Two Midwest moms meet in the middle and chat about it!

  1. 07/17/2024

    Episode Thirty Seven: Elly's Journey Through Infertility

    Co-Host, Elly shares she and her husband’s raw and honest experience of trying to conceive for four long years, the emotional rollercoaster of failed treatments, and the resilience they found within themselves. She opens up about the various fertility treatments they explored, from natural methods to medical interventions, and ultimately their decision to pursue IVF. Through candid storytelling, Elly takes us through the highs and lows of she and her husband’s path to parenthood offering hope and inspiration to others facing similar struggles.  Tune in to hear Elly's empowering story of perseverance, faith, and the incredible joy of finally becoming a mom. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@your.hometown.doula

    1h 10m

  2. 07/02/2024

    Episode Thirty Six: Doula Talk - The Latest Research on Epidurals and Tips for Labor Prep

    Join Heidi and Elly on Moms in the Middle as they unpack the latest research on epidurals, recently discussed on the Evidence Based Birth podcast with Rebecca Dekker. Learn why it’s crucial to look beyond sensational headlines, how to critically read studies, and the importance of preparing for a smooth labor. Get empowered with practical tips for making informed decisions about your birth plan. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@your.hometown.doula

    49 min

  3. 06/20/2024

    Episode Thirty Five: Braxton's Birth Story - An Autonomous Hospital Birth

    On this week's episode, co-host Elly, shares her incredible journey through IVF, premature membrane rupture at 36 weeks, and her empowering low-intervention hospital birth in honor of her son, Braxton, who turned 5 last week! Join us as Elly opens up about her emotional rollercoaster, from the challenges of infertility to the triumph of welcoming her baby into the world. Despite facing premature rupture of membranes and an induction, Elly managed to have a deeply personal and autonomous birth experience. She shares how meticulous preparation, finding the perfect healthcare team, and cultivating a resilient mindset were key to navigating this pivotal moment. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on overcoming obstacles and embracing the power of informed and intentional childbirth. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @your.hometown.doula

    1h 2m

  4. 06/11/2024

    Episode Thirty Four: Empowering Birth Mindset - A Four-Step Framework

    Join Elly on this week's episode of Moms in the Middle as she shares a fun and empowering four-step framework to transform your birth experience. Learn how to take control, develop a positive mindset, connect with your intuition, and embrace flexibility for a confident and joyful birth journey. Perfect for expecting moms seeking inspiration and practical tips. Tune in and get ready to rock your birth! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @your.hometown.doula

    17 min

  5. 06/05/2024

    Episode Thirty-Three: How to Start a Doula Business

    Are you interested in becoming a doula or jumping into birth work full time? In this solo episode, Heidi dives into frequently asked questions about how she started and sustained a professional doula business! She talks about her journey into doula work (more about that on Episode One of the podcast!), figuring out a business model, how she got her first few clients, building a trusted reputation in her community; and then the ins and outs of marketing, SEO, and financials. Heidi reminds listeners that you can be a doula in any capacity, as the original doula was the community members who helped pregnant families during their transition into parenthood; but if you want to build a professional business that actually brings home a full-time income, you need to treat it as such... A BUSINESS! Resources mentioned: Julia at Doula Design Co. (use this link and the code DDC10AFF for 10% off your purchase) Lili for Business Banking Squarespace for Easy Website Building (can purchase pre-made doula website templates that are compatible with Squarespace through Doula Design Co.) Quickbooks Online Check out Heidi's Course, "Build Your Hospital Birth Skills" for more education on expanding your business into more medicalized birth settings. If you have any questions for Heidi about today's episode, don't hesitate to reach out at themomsinthemiddle.com or via Instagram DMs. We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you want connection with other Moms in the Middle, make sure to follow us on Instagram --> Heidi and Elly

    44 min

  6. 05/21/2024

    Episode Thirty Two: Doula Talk - Empowering Partners in the Birth Space

    In this episode of Moms in the Middle, we explore the vital role of partner support during childbirth! Join us as we discuss how partners can actively participate in the birth process, with expert tips from a doula's perspective. Learn how to provide emotional, physical, and mental support, communicate effectively, and advocate for your loved one. We also dive into how doulas and partners can work together as a team to provide the best support. Whether you're a first-time parent or looking to enhance your support skills, this episode offers valuable guidance for creating a positive and collaborative birth experience. 🌟 Key Takeaways: The doula's role in supporting partners. Practical tips for emotional and physical support. Encouraging active participation and advocacy. Teamwork between doulas and partners. Tune in and get inspired to be a confident and supportive partner in the birthing journey! Amazon Link --> The Birth Partner Local to Kansas City, MO? Check out the Babies and Beer class specifically for the Dads --> https://www.babiesandbeer.com/class-schedule If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @your.hometown.doula

    37 min

  7. 05/14/2024

    Episode Thirty One: Integrative OB Care - The Perfect Balance

    In this episode of Moms in the Middle, we share our top takeaways from the Integrative Obstetric Care (IOB) Conference. We learned from so many amazing fellow birthworkers and care providers about the benefits of an integrative and more holistic approach during pregnancy. We learned so much more than what we already knew: the benefits of chiropractic care and prenatal yoga, essential nutrition for pregnancy and postpartum as well as the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy, effective sleep and stress management techniques, and we got to meet keynote speaker, Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth who presented on the evidence supporting doulas! Tune in to hear all about it and maybe even snag a couple of takeaways yourself! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @your.hometown.doula

    1h 2m

  8. 04/30/2024

    Episode Thirty: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Parenting

    Celebrate Earth Day with Moms in the Middle as we explore sustainable parenting practices. From thrifting to second-hand baby gear and eco-friendly cleaning products, Heidi shares her tips for low-tox living and sustainability. Learn how to minimize waste with food and household goods, and join us in embracing a more eco-conscious lifestyle for our families and the planet. We're not perfect nor do we expect you to be but together we can make small changes in our everyday life to make our world a better place for the future! Interested in the apps we discussed? Yuka App Mercari Poshmark And Thredup (follow this link to get 45% off of your first purchase and FREE shipping!) -https://www.thredup.com/r/OS582P If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share, follow and leave a review so we can reach more moms in the middle! Interested in hearing more from us? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatadoulado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @your.hometown.doula

    1h 2m
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From pregnancy to parenting... there is so much nuisance to the decisions we make in modern parenthood. Two Midwest moms meet in the middle and chat about it!

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  • Creator
    Heidi Mills
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Heidi Mills
  • Show Website
    Moms in the Middle