Tag: birth

NTM 202: Consciously preparing for birth – Bridget’s check in at 35 weeks

As Bridget begins the descent towards her third baby, we discuss what conscious birth preparation looks like, what it DID look like for Bridget in the birth of her first and second children, and of course the wisdom she’s gained along the way! Conscious birth is an evolution of our ’selves’, so what does it… Continue reading NTM 202: Consciously preparing for birth – Bridget’s check in at 35 weeks

NTM 192: Emotional Labour – how your ‘stuff’ shows up in birth

We’re all pretty comfy with the physical aspects of birth, but what about the unconscious ‘deep dark forest’ that we enter as a rite of passage? What about the emotional and spiritual growth our pregnancy is calling us into? How can we approach ‘our stuff’ more consciously in pregnancy as a way to prepare for… Continue reading NTM 192: Emotional Labour – how your ‘stuff’ shows up in birth

MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths

Bianca Sprague Bio: Sprague is a birth doula and lactation educator and has supported hundreds of families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods. She feels particularly passionate around maintaining the family’s relationships and mental wellness. As a queer woman she advocates for inclusive language in the birthing space. She lives in Toronto with her spouse, Alana,… Continue reading MUM 084: Bianca Sprague : Birth Trauma Myths

MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan

Dotan Dagan Bio:  Dotan was born in Israel and grew up in the Netherlands. She has been a carer for a decade and has owned a catering company. After becming a mother in 2012 she felt inspired to work with new mothers. Dotan is now an independent postpartum care taker, (kraamverzorgende) which is a recognized profession in the… Continue reading MUM 083: Early Post Partum – Dotan Dagan

MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti

I know that you have been waiting for me to an episode on Diastasis Recti and for thoset hat ahven’t I know that you will be grateful with this epsidoe too seeing as you will wnat to echck yourselves for it and it also might answer some unanswered questions about your post -partum body. Becky… Continue reading MUM 080: Becky Spellman : Diastasis Recti

MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment

Maartje Bruning : Having a Home Birth mindset in a Hospital Environment It was so fun having Maartje o the podcast sharing her wisdom and personal experience on the topic. She is certainly rocking the Birth World bringing her Doula-dom and Doula-ness to the Doula-hood in Amsterdam. Enjoy! x Kaz Maartje’s Bio: Maartje is an… Continue reading MUM 076: Maartje Bruning- Having a Home-birth Mindset in a Hospital Environment

MUM 075: Mari Gordon : What is “Normal” when it Comes to Birth?

Its certainly time we had another Doula on the show. Its no secret I think Doulas Rock! I am so thrilled to introduce Mari Gordon this week while we get to hear why she has such a positive fresh approach to birth and life. Enjoy! Kaz  x Mari’s Bio: Mari (Gordon) is a US native who has been living… Continue reading MUM 075: Mari Gordon : What is “Normal” when it Comes to Birth?

MUM 074: Grace Miano : What having 2 Miscarriages Taught Me

I have complete respect for Grace’s strength, positivity, resilience and her willingness to share her story and change the way our world looks at miscarriage.   What a story she has and I am blessed she did it with the MTW tribe. You Rock Grace!! Kaz x Grace Miano Bio Founder of Goodness Gracious Health,… Continue reading MUM 074: Grace Miano : What having 2 Miscarriages Taught Me

MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth

Inbal shares so much knowledge this episode and drops bombs of gold on us throughout. She brings so much to the Amsterdam Birth community with her impressive experience and credentials list. It was a pleasure to have her on the show sharing her thoughts on how the mind plays a huge role on how we… Continue reading MUM 073: Inbal Sigler : The Power of The Mind over The Body in Birth

MUM 071: Nurturing Us Midwives Karen & Agnele – Epigenetics and Pregnancy

It was super exciting to talk about a topic I am passionate about and also to bring a first to Mum’s The Word, me interviewing 2 people at once! Enjoy the wisdom from Karen and Agnele. x Kaz Agnele and Karen Bio We are two midwives and two mothers and jointly co-founded Nurturing Us. Together… Continue reading MUM 071: Nurturing Us Midwives Karen & Agnele – Epigenetics and Pregnancy