Episodes
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Childbirth is extraordinary, difficult, beautiful, hard and fulfilling; much like life. In today’s episode, Micah reflects on what she’s learned, in her personal and doula journey about childbirth and how it mirrors life. Whether you’ve already experienced birth or are expecting your first child we believe there is something for everyone in this episode.
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Gathering your thoughts and planning for the birth of your baby is so important. In the last several episodes, Micah has talked about the type of experience you’re looking for and what happens after baby is born is just significant. Having a postpartum plan that aligns with the overall theme and hopes for your childbirth experience could be truly significant in having a positive experience.
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Expecting couples can overlook how important this is. Who do you want in attendance? It’s a beautiful thought to have your mother there but if you’re going to be worried about her, then that’s not gonna work. In this episode Micah offers some suggestions and her own personal desires as a guide to, “what’s right for you”, when it comes to who will be at your birth.
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Micah is continuing her new series, “What’s right for me” and based on the experience you’re hoping to have will help determine where to give birth. If you’re looking to learn more about home birth, birthing centers and even natural hospital births then this is the episode for you.
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If you’re an expecting mom you’re probably overwhelmed by all of the choices there are to make concerning childbirth. Micah gets asked quite a bit, “how do I know what’s right for me?”. In this next series, Micah will talk through several different topics to consider, in order to create the type of experience you’re looking for.
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This raw, vulnerable episode about Micahs sixth birth gives a complete picture of who she is at her core. Micah shares the tremendous stress surrounding Levi’s pregnancy and birth as well as the treasured memories she holds. There is encouragement, honesty, surrender and life lessons filling this touching episode.
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Micah’s birth experience with Naomi is entertaining from pregnancy to delivery. What a ride! Being a “veteran” of the birth process, and now to motherhood, Micah offers some words of wisdom to new moms. There are sure to be several tips that you’ll want to implement in your parenting.
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Ready for Micah’s third birth story? It’s true, and she confesses, that Anna Joy’s birth was way easier than the first two. However, Micah does go into detail about her struggles with mastitis and what she did to stop the maddening cycle of breast infections. This will hit home for many of you and hopefully will help the expecting mamas listening in.
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Micah is “backin it up” and sharing her own birth experiences. In this episode, she’s relating the birth of her firstborn, Gabrielle. You will not only enjoy hearing her reminisce about when she was an amateur but you’ll also gain a few tips and tricks.
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Micah is “backin it up” and sharing her own birth experiences. In this episode, she’s relating the birth of her firstborn, Gabrielle. You will not only enjoy hearing her reminisce about when she was an amateur but you’ll also gain a few tips and tricks.
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In case you’re wondering, YES, it can be done - a vaginal delivery with twins. Micah is so excited to be sharing this birth story with her repeat client, Rebeca. You will love her take on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care not only with her firstborn but with her twin girls as well. Come check it out!
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This is one of the questions that Micah gets asked the most. It can be confusing for most expecting couples when they’re feeling pressure to schedule an induction for one reason or another. On this episode, Micah addresses this topic and shares honestly about her thoughts on how to navigate this well.
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Join Micah as she shares her thoughts for 2024 and how 2023 has launched her into a slower pace of life.
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In this week’s episode, Micah is continuing her interview with Beka Gross. As the conversation unfolds, the importance of having a doula is highlighted. If you are wondering, “what exactly are the benefits of having a doula,” then you don’t want to miss this one.
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This week Micah sits down with a repeat client, Beka Gross. This conversation dives deep into the world of IVF (In vitro fertilization) and brings hope to those on a difficult road. Beka is also featured in a chapter of Micah’s book called, Sweet Southern Mouths. Talk about laugh-out-loud funny! This is Part 1 of their interview and you’ll get all the “feels.”
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Are you tired of feeling the weight and the fear concerning VBAC? Micah is very excited to address the choices surrounding a Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean (VBAC). Her continued passion for mamas having a positive experience even reaches this very controversial topic. The pressure, the emotions, the confusion, and the opinions can be overwhelming and Micah hopes to provide a fresh perspective to lift some of the burdens. Please be sure to share this episode with anyone you think might need to hear this episode.
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Are you thinking, “I just don’t think I can deal with the pain of childbirth but I’m even more scared of the interventions of meds and needles”? Micah’s guest on this weeks episode is a repeat client, four times over. Genesis is candid in sharing her birth stories and the value of having a doula. Genesis’ journey should bring confidence and hope that you can have the experience you’re looking for, even though it’s hard.
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Micah and her husband, Michael, are celebrating their anniversary and in this episode, they share how beneficial it is to know how someone receives love best. Now, apply that knowledge to help strengthen a laboring mama and you’ve got a winning combination.
Check out the techniques used by Gary Chapman and The Five Love Languages and think about using those to your advantage while supporting a loved one during childbirth.
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In this episode we’re continuing with
Sam’s very different 2nd and 3rd birth experiences. Having the mental preparation, game plan and confidence are discussed and you’ll here first hand why that’s so important. Micah has more tips and information that every birthing mama should know.
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Micah knows how much her listeners enjoy hearing real birth stories from her past clients. Sam does a wonderful job of really sharing all the details, thoughts, and feelings of her first time giving birth. If you’re brand new to the whole natural birth process, here is a very honest and positive look.
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