83 episodes
Peaceful Homebirth Podcast Aly McClain
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- Health & Fitness
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4.7 • 84 Ratings
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Hey mama! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Are you so overwhelmed with the plethora of information coming at you from al directions? Natural birth, epidurals, VBAC, birth center, homebirth, c-sections. Have you experienced birth trauma and are scared to pursue a homebirth? There is so much information out there and it’s hard to figure out what is right for you... I know how crazy the online space is and I’m here to simplify it for you!
Hey girl! I’m Aly McClain. I’m a Registered Nurse Homebirth Doula and Coach who wants to give you all the information you need to know during your pregnancy and postpartum to confidently navigate your way and find what’s right for you. Together we will normalize the birth process, reduce fear and enjoy a blissful birth because I promise you don’t need to stress about this!
No part of this show should be taken as medical advice as birth is not a medical event. If medical questions do come up please speak to your provider.
Let’s dig in and find out how to have peaceful homebirth!
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Ep 82//How a Crunchy, Natural Minded, Homeschooling Mama Chose a Gentle C-Section with Kelsey Wolfe
Imagine having the deep desire to have natural births and it not happening. It would feel devastating and traumatic would it not? Would you just allow that to be the end of your story?
This story is so encouraging and hopeful as Kelsey shares her story of Bandle's Ring that lead her into having 4 c-sections. What happens though at the end may just bring you to tears.
Her story is one of advocacy, grit, surrender and massive amounts of impact! This story really does show you what’s possible when you choose to advocate for yourself.
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Connect with Kelsey:
IG: @raising.wolfes
Connect with Aly:
IG: @peacefulhomebirth
Email: birth.bliss.beyond@gmail.com
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Ep 81//Can Christians be Rebels? Taking Ownership and Responsibility of Your Birth with Audrey Ross
On this episode I had my friend Audrey on the show. She is a pastor’s wife, mom to her children and foster babies, runner, birth keeper, authentic midwife…. You know all the things!
You can expect this episode to go deep and talk about some real and raw things that can make or break your birth. She shares her story about being dropped from care because of a breech baby and how she had the mental fortitude to birth her baby the way she wanted to.
We go into important things to think about when inviting your children into your birth space, honoring God as our first go to with decisions, complete ownership over your birth, how your man can and should protect you during labor and so much more!
Connect with Audrey:
IG: @joyfilledbirth
Connect with Aly:
IG: @peacefulhomebirth
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Ep 80//Homebirth Transfer to Redeeming Peaceful Homebirths: How Faith and Prayer Helped This Mother Find Peace with Julie
Today, we're honored to share Julie's remarkable journey from a homebirth transfer to a c-section, to experiencing not just one, but two healing and peaceful home births. Get ready for a heartwarming tale of the power of prayer, the profound sacrifices of motherhood, and the ultimate surrender to a higher purpose as we prepare for birth.
If you're preparing for a homebirth or a VBAC you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. Julie is passionate all things medical freedom including VBAC! You'll feel inspired and may just shed a tear or two listening to this episode of The Peaceful Homebirth Podcast.
Connect with Julie on IG: @authenticallyjulie
Connect with Aly on IG: @peacefulhomebirth
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Ep 79//Escaping the Hierarchy of Birth Decisions and Dismissing the Lie of a Perfect Birth with Jamie Leigh Miller
We have rebranded! Formerly, The Empowered Birth Podcast now turned Peaceful Homebirth Podcast! Welcome!
Have you experienced the hierarchy of birth? Maybe you’re coming from a super medicalized birth and you’re noticing the pendulum swing way in the other direction?
Are you wondering where to land in your birth decisions with out falling into total joy sucking legalism?
Today I had my dear friend Jamie on the show. We laughed and got fired up. If you want to experience what it’s like when two birth worker friends get together to talk about birth then here is a little peak into that! We talked about a range of topics but I pray this episode really blesses your heart.
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Connect on Aly's new IG: @peacefulhomebirth
Connect with Jamie: @jamie.leigh.miller
Music:
https://freesound.org/people/AlesiaDavina/
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Ep 78//Midwife on Trial: A Story of Loss and of Victory with Angee Hock
TRIGGER WARNING!! This is a story of a traditional midwife put on trial for a loss of a sweet baby in NE. If you are currently pregnant there may be something in here that are triggering for you.
Angee Hock, the Nebraska Birth Keeper, has been invested in the birth world for 19 years, and has served in traditional midwifery and holistic wellness since 2017. Since then, she has faced repeated counts of government over-reach, including a 3 1/2 yr. legal battle, all in The State of Nebraska. Angee has a passion for human and parental rights and autonomy, and serves as a supporter and advocate for families who choose to own their path and stand on their rights in healthcare and birth.
We talk about the loss of sweet baby Vera as well as Angee's story of being charged, jailed and put on trial over a 3 1/2 yr long journey. She fights hard for women who want the option to birth at home with assistance and her story is going to be used to further that mission. She graciously came on to share and it's a story that will hopefully ignite passion in each listener to fight for what is right despite the risks.
To support Angee follow her at:
Website: nebraskabirthkeeper.com
Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/nebraskabirthkeeper/
Instragram: @nebraskabirthkeeper
Connect with Aly:
Website: empoweredbirthpodcast.com
Facebook Group: Facebook.com/empoweredmamastribe
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
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Ep 77//Radical Responsibility and Free Thinking with CPM Heather Whitley
Heather Whitley is a busy home birth midwife in Salt Lake City, UT. She has been practicing for 12 years while raising her family. She educated her children at home for 15 years and was an adjunct instructor at two midwifery colleges. Most of them are off to or out of college. She channeled her spare time, vast clinical experience and love of teaching into creating the Midwife Companion online course. Designed for pregnant women in OB care, who seek more dialog on pregnancy testing and options than they are getting in ten minute face times with their OBs, from the combined clinical and holistic viewpoint of a successful midwife. The intent of this course is to get women thinking freely and independently about their pregnancy and birth.
Connect with Heather:
Professional Instagram @segolilymidwife
www.Segolilymidwife.com
Personal Instagram @shabbyski
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Connect with Aly:
IG: @empoweredbirthpodcast
FB Group: Facebook.com/empoweredmamastribe
Email: birth.bliss.beyond@gmail.com
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I am going to start trying for kids soon and I’m trying to prepare myself and learn all there is to know about birth. I picked this show on a whim and so glad I did! I only listened to the first episode so far but I was in tears by the end it’s so inspiring and empowering. Can’t wait to listen and catch up on the rest of the episodes💕
Highly recommend!
I loved listening to this podcast during pregnancy. It was validating and a breath of fresh air!
Best pregnancy podcast!
I’m 36 weeks pregnant and though I feel like I’ve over prepared to tackle an unmedicated birth, this podcast has truly empowered me to know I can actually do it. Most people think I’m crazy to labor at home as long as possible and stay active like I’m training for a marathon, but I want the best experience possible for myself and baby. While I know real complications come up, I want to know I’ve done everything possible to help give myself the best experience. Mind over matter. This has been such an encouraging podcast and has truly been a friend. Thank you!