The Holistic Birth Podcast
Allison is an experienced doula & educator who wants to bring information along with inspiration to help you feel confident and powerful in your choices through the birthing year. All topics around pregnancy, birth and beyond are covered.
Episodes
20 episodes
A Day in the Life of a Doula
On today’s episode we talk about what it’s like to be a doula. Get to know us a little better and what our day to day looks like. If you are a doula or interested in becoming one this is a great episode for you!
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:58
Stage 3 of Birth: Birthing the Placenta
On today’s episode we talk about birthing the placenta. The stage often gets rushed through and it’s still such an important part of birth! Join as we discuss:What the process look like <...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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12:00
The Golden Hour
On today’s episode we talk about the golden hour or hours. That scared and special time to be undisturbed with your baby after birth. We talk about what it is and why it’s important for you and your baby.Join as we d...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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13:57
Delayed Cord Clamping vs Optimal Cord Closure
On today’s episode we talk about the difference between delayed cord clamping and optimal cord closure. You will have a better understanding of the difference between the two and also was to separate the cord from baby. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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17:48
Homeopathic Remedies for Birth
Today we talk about homeopathy in birth! This is a great tool that is safe and effective. Brigitte goes over the benefits and how to use this great option for birth! Join as we discuss:What ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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21:28
A Birth Story: Maisie's Birth
A Birth Story: Maisie’s BirthOn today’s episode we welcome Alycia to tell her beautiful and powerful birth story. Thank you so much Alycia for sharing your birth of Maisie with us! Resources Mentioned:
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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49:08
Beliefs Around Birth
Today we talk about common beliefs around birth, where they come from and how they affect birth. We talk about our own beliefs as doulas and the ways we work with our clients in their beliefs around birth. Join ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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29:09
Foods for Labor
On today’s episode we talk about foods to eat during labor! Join as we discuss:The misconceptions of eating during laborFood for early laborFood for active labo...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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21:28
Overcoming Tokophobia & Fear of Birth
In today’s episode we talk about tokophobia (fear of pregnancy and birth) and ways to cope and overcome it.Join as we discuss:What is itHow to copeChoosing a team to...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:21
Improving Your Fertility with Naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall
We welcome naturopath Dr. Cynthia Hall to the show! Today we talk about to talk about improving fertility the importance of boundaries, tracking your cycle and so much more!Join as we discuss:How tracking you...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:25
Postpartum Nutrition 101 with Kristen Milhaly
Welcome to our season one finale! We welcome Kristen Mihaly of Nourish Holistic Health and Nutrition. We had the pleasure of talking with Kristen about postpartum nutrition and how im...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:06
Try These 8 Breastfeeding Tips
Breastfeeding has many benefits of course so Allison and Brigitte want to give you some tips to help you have the best success. Join as we discuss:Benefits of breastfeeding8 ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:02
How to Have a Autonomous Birth in the Hospital
This episode is for you if you are having a birth in the hospital for whatever reason. Whether you choose to, are truly high risk, have a medical condition or are transferred. Join as we discuss:...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:06
Undisturbed Birth Explained
Women’s bodies are amazing and know just what to do to birth babies. Allison and Brigitte explain what undisturbed birth is and how you can achieve it. Join as we discuss:What undisturbed birt...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:49
Birth as a Spiritual Rite of Passage
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can be an incredibly transformative time. Allison and Brigitte talk about what this looks like and ways you can embrace this time of self discovery. Join as we discuss:
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:23
How to Choose a Provider
Choosing your provider during your birthing year is so important to having a safe and empowering birth experience. Allison and Brigitte go over what to look for in your provider no matter where you are giving birth. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:09
Relieving Morning Sickness
Experiencing morning sickness and need ways besides ginger to help relieve it? Allison and Brigitte talk about many ways to help you through this unpleasant time in pregnancy. Join as we discuss:...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:50
Conscious Conception Explained
In this week's episode Allison and Brigitte talk about Conscious Conception. What it means and how you can practice it. We discuss nourishment, ritual, meditation, fertility and connecting with yourself, your partner and your spirit baby!&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:16