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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of... more

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Adriana celebrates a decade of podcasting by sharing some of the most badass moments she’s witnessed as a doula, including an unassisted waterbirth at the hospital, a uniquely calm and undisturbed physiological birth (in the hospital lobby!), and mor... more

Michelle Rose describes her birth as that of her dreams, despite having a two-and-a-half-day-long induction for preeclampsia with a low platelet count, enduring a magnesium drip, a non-working epidural, a horrific vaginal check, hemorrhaging badly en... more

What do you do when your water breaks and FOUR days later, there’s little sign of labor? For Sivan Dirks this meant almost drinking a castor oil smoothie! Instead, she leaned into the holistic and intuitive tools she’d gathered over her previous -and... more

What better way to celebrate this incredible 10-year milestone than by having Adriana share her own birth story? But there’s a twist… actually more than one! First, it's Adriana’s daughter, Persephone (Seph), doing the interviewing. They’ll be sharin... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Rose
A full-spectrum doula and mother of twins passionate about the birth process and IVF rights.
Episode: [Birth Stories] Triumphant Vaginal Birth of Twins Despite Preeclampsia and Triggering Interventions, with Michelle Rose
Ujarak Appadoo
An educator, textile artist, and graphic designer with a deep passion for birth.
Episode: [Birth Stories] Weaving Together Four Unmedicated Births to Reveal Her Authentic Self, with Ujarak Appadoo
Jessica Pinney
Parent who experienced both a scheduled surgical birth and a home VBAC
Episode: [Birth Stories] A Scheduled Surgical Birth and a Home VBAC: Both Based on Her Intuition, with Jessica Pinney
Tabitha DeLorio
Licensed massage therapist and farmer
(Not explicitly mentioned)
Episode: [Birth Stories] Knowing All Was Well Despite Seven Hours of Pushing, with Tabitha DeLorio
Kaitlin Moore
A mom and an educator in Maryland, pursuing a doctorate at Johns Hopkins University.
Supervises multilingual education programs in a Maryland school district
Episode: [Birth Stories] Getting Baby to Flip From Breech With an ECV for a Flowing Vaginal Birth, with Kaitlin Moore
Anna Walsh
A licensed funeral director and mother, sharing her experiences with home births.
Episode: [Birth Stories] Fast Homebirths and Liminal Spaces With a Pregnant Funeral Director, with Anna Walsh
Olivia Styons
A mother who experienced a medicalized birth due to preeclampsia and is on the path to becoming a childbirth educator.
Birth with Liv
Episode: [Birth Stories] Creating a Beautiful Birth Experience Despite 5 Days of Interventions, with Olivia Styons
Kemeera Nimahat
Mother of four, birth and postpartum doula, and perinatal dance instructor.
Episode: [Birth Stories] An Intentionally Unassisted Birth After Three Hospital Births, with Kemeera Nimahat
Danielle Fetty-Lovell
Psychologist and mom of two daughters
Episode: [Birth Stories] Can You Even Prepare for Baby Hiccupping While Crowning?!, with Danielle Fetty-Lovell

Host

Adriana Lozada
Host of a platform that discusses pregnancy, birth, and postpartum issues with experts and new parents, while providing valuable information for those on their parenting journey.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 958 ratings
  • My favorite birth podcast

    I started listening to this podcast and a handful of others when I got pregnant. I have learned SO much and still have a bunch of episodes in my queue to listen too. This podcast is my favorite. I love how inclusive it is and how it tackles birth justice issues. Adriana brings such great guests and discusses topics in a way that is so empowering. I also love the variety of birth stories. Highly, highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peace__77
    United States6 months ago
  • Interesting topics, too many ads

    I’m early in my pregnancy journey and just started listening to this podcast, which came highly recommended. I appreciate the topics and info, but am offput by the amount of ads- nearly five minutes of ads before the intro, and then another heap of minutes long ads around a third of the way through. It feels like one more way to take advantage of women coming here for advice and solutions. I understand ads are a natural part of podcasting, but I’d encourage this team to rethink the quantity & di... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mariap514
    United States7 months ago
  • Helpful podcast

    I listened to few episodes before my wife and I had our second child and they were interesting and informative. Little did I know that our midwife wouldn’t make it in time for the birth and even just the few episodes I listened to were very helpful in staying calm. My wife and son did an amazing job and it was a great birth and a very special experience for my wife and I to share. Would highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    idbbaysn
    United States10 months ago
  • Best birthy podcast!

    Adriana is a masterful interviewer, podcaster, and educator. She knows how to get to the heart of what matters. She provides a huge array of helpful episodes. A must listen if you’re a birth pro or an expecting family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beefymoose
    United Statesa year ago
  • No, just no.

    I turned it off at, “tell us how you identify”, “my pronouns are she/her”, “birth person” … you mean, woman.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Blessed Homeschool Mom
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the inclusive approach and variety of birth stories shared, fostering a supportive environment for expecting and new parents.
Some express disappointment regarding perceived excessive advertising.
Overall, the podcast is well-regarded for its educational content and relatability, providing essential support and empowerment for parents.
Many highlight the valuable insights and tips provided by expert guests, which greatly assist in navigating pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
The host's use of inclusive language has provoked mixed reactions among the audience, leading to polarized opinions.

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Helping Your Mammalian Body (and Baby!) Have an Easier and More Connected Birth, with Dr. Sarah Buckley
Q: What are some ways to create a safe environment during labor in a hospital setting?
Having continuity of care with your own midwife, and using sensory methods such as familiar smells and sounds can help create a sense of safety even in a medical setting.
Helping Your Mammalian Body (and Baby!) Have an Easier and More Connected Birth, with Dr. Sarah Buckley
Q: Why does the body need to feel safe in order for birth to happen?
Feeling safe is a precondition for the oxytocin system to function properly, as a lack of safety can hinder the release of oxytocin that facilitates labor.
Why You Deserve Professional Postpartum Support (And How to Afford It!), with Kaitlin McGreyes
Q: Why is prioritizing support during the postpartum period so vital?
Prioritizing support is essential because postpartum can be extremely challenging, often more difficult than expected, leading to emotional and physical strain.
Transformation Through The Holistic Stages of Birth (Part One), with Whapio Diane Bartlett
Q: What can you say to those with anxiety about the unfamiliar process of labor?
Whapio emphasizes that transformation usually happens outside of one's comfort zone and encourages expecting parents to trust their caregivers and the process.
Transformation Through The Holistic Stages of Birth (Part One), with Whapio Diane Bartlett
Q: How can a mom, somebody who's pregnant right now, listening to this and has everything set into place bring into their birth more heart?
Whapio suggests using the medical term 'physiologic' to communicate their desire for a more natural labor process and trusting their caregivers.

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2. The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
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Recent guests on Birthful include:

1. Michelle Rose
2. Ujarak Appadoo
3. Jessica Pinney
4. Tabitha DeLorio
5. Kaitlin Moore
6. Anna Walsh
7. Olivia Styons
8. Kemeera Nimahat

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