Beste Home Birth podcasts (2025)

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Thinking About Hiring A Photographer For Your Home Birth? An Interview With Birth Photographer Christina Benton 45:12

4d ago45:12

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In this episode we're talking with Christina Benton - birth photographer, birth and postpartum doula, mom and wife. Christina shares her beautiful home birth and hospital birth stories, from behind the lens, and she shares why moms and families should highly consider hiring a photographer for their homebirth. This is a first for the Doing It At Hom…

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The roller coaster of publicly funded homebirth, unassisted birth (freebirth), thrush, GBS infection, cervical entropion, second time mum || Tegan's birth of Remi at home (Queensland) 1:28:49

7d ago1:28:49

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Episode 66 shared by Tegan in Queensland. This episode unfortunately, is a roller coaster & I’m so grateful to Tegan for sharing her story. It’s difficult to summarise Tegan’s story into a quick intro, but how’s this - after being accepted and excluded from the local publicly funded program MULTIPLE times in her pregnancy with her second baby, Tega…

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So, What Happens After Your Home Birth? 32:29

11d ago32:29

32:29

In this episode we're commenting on a blog article that Matthew found in Romper, called ”7 Things That Happen After You Give Birth At Home.” The article covers everything from what happens with the mess, to baby's first checkup, to bonding with your new baby. This was such a great article, simple and informative, that it inspired us to do this epis…

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Fearless First Time Mom at 38 with Tammy Williams 55:42

19d ago55:42

55:42

In this episode we're talking with Tammy Williams. Tammy is a 38 year old first time mom who chose to have her baby at home. She is an amazing momma who approached her home birth without fear, and had a magic experience. If Tammy could, she would shout from every rooftop about how awesome her home birth experience was and how every woman can give b…

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Finding and choosing homebirth as a first time mum & breastfeeding challenges (severe tongue tie) || Meg's birth of Dylan at home (New South Wales) 1:38:38

21d ago1:38:38

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This is episode 65 and it’s shared by Meg in NSW who shares her experience being a first time mum who chose to have a homebirth. She shares her journey to finding homebirth, her pregnancy journey, the birth of her baby girl Dylan & then her post partum experience including post partum hameomorrahe and breastfeeding difficulties influenced by a seve…

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Crunchy Moms, Community and Placenta Previa with Danielle Turk-Bly 44:52

24d ago44:52

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In today's episode we're talking with Danielle Turk-Bly, two time mom with a third on the way. Danielle is a self described "crunchy mom" (#represent) and we have an amazing conversation on this episode. We talk about all kinds of things from the birth planning to cloth diapering and homeschooling, running while pregnant, facing your fear demons ar…

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You're Doing Great, Mama! 14:45

1M ago14:45

14:45

In this bite-sized episode, I share some realness with you. This week has been tough for me. At any point, I’ve felt frustrated, tired, stressed, over-extended, low, and a bunch of other adjectives you use when everything feels difficult. I didn’t take time for myself and had myself convinced that I wasn’t doing enough - that I wasn’t feeling produ…

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2 homebirths - homebirth after 42 weeks, ECV for breech baby, the power of positive birth, accidental freebirth || Amber's birth of Delilah (2022) & Bette (2024) at home (Victoria) 1:13:48

1M ago1:13:48

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Episode 64 is shared by Amber who is a mum to two homebirth babies. Today she shares the fantastic story of the birth of Delilah at 42 + 5 weeks at home, and then the birth of Bette, who was a planned homebirth with midwives, but ended up being an accidental freebirth at home as the midwives didn’t make it in time! We also chat about family centred…

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Switching to Home Birth at 31 weeks with Sara-Beth Reuter 36:22

1M ago36:22

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In this episode we're talking to Sara-Beth Reuter about her inspiring journey to home birth. Sara-Beth is a great example of courage and determination. After her doctor told her that she would not be able to deliver naturally and would need a c-section because of the size of her baby, she and her husband Matthew decided to get another opinion on th…

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The Postpartum Sex Episode: Why We’re Having Our Best Sex After Baby 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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In this episode we're talking all about having sex after baby. Yes, this is the much anticipated followup to our episode about sex while pregnant (link below). Postpartum sex can be tricky, and for us it involved patience, compassion and creativity. But now, both Matthew and I can say without a doubt, that we're having the BEST SEX OF OUR RELATIONS…

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Choosing homebirth after pregnancy loss of MCMA twins + traumatic induction, pregnancy anxiety, ECV for breech || Alice's birth of Vinny at home (Queensland) 1:18:51

2M ago1:18:51

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Episode 63 is shared by the amazing Alice. Alice is the creator of Halo Mumma, which is a free website resource to support those on their pregnancy after loss journey. Alice herself today shares the loss of her twins Ayla and Millie, and the trauma which this created, not just from the pregnancy, but the induction of labour, post partum, and includ…

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 2 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

This episode is part two of our conversation with Christie Andersen, our first-time mom planning her home birth while her husband Ryan had been stationed in Korea throughout the whole pregnancy. And a lot has changed since our last conversation! For one, we had a baby! Little Charlotte has since stepped on the scene, and we get to hear all about he…

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 1 32:16

2M ago32:16

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In this episode we're talking with Christie Andersen about her upcoming home birth. Christie was pregnant at the time of our recording, just days away from giving birth. We were incredibly excited that Christie wanted to share her homebirth story with us and let us into her experience as a soon-to-be-mom. On top of all of that magic, Christie was e…

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Homebirth after 42 weeks, the pros and cons of publicly funded homebirth, 3 planned homebirths || Mel's birth of Oscar, Zara & Archie (New South Wales) 1:40:19

2M ago1:40:19

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This is the 62nd episode and it’s shared by mum of 3, Mel from Newcastle who shares her incredible stories with having 2 babies after 42 weeks and planning 3 home births through the publicly funded system. Mel chose to have a publicly funded homebirth with her first baby, but at 42 weeks, she was coerced into an induction due to the criteria of the…

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Trust, Surrender and the Magic of Home Birth with Melissa Thormahlen 45:09

2M ago45:09

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In today's episode we're talking to two-time mom Melissa Thormahlen, about the home birth of her son Tyler. Melissa's home birth story is a beautiful example of trust and surrender to the process of childbirth. Melissa Thormahlen knows how to give me “all the feels.” I knew her story would impact many when her first email to me about her birth stor…

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Planned homebirth, FTM, & long labour, turned positive transfer to hospital birth, PFHB || Emma's birth of Lua (Victoria) 1:12:02

3M ago1:12:02

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In episode 61, I chat with Emma who is a student nurse and midwife who shares her positive homebirth turned hospital birth story. After labouring for well over 20 hours at home, Emma was forced to come to terms with transferring to hospital. We chat about her experience of a publicly funded (ie. free) homebirth program, having a doula, her long lab…

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When It Comes To Home Birth, Everything Is Energy 20:32

3M ago20:32

20:32

Everything is energy - this is a principle that Matthew and I became aware of a few years ago and since then have used it to guide our lives. How we create and nurture our relationships, our businesses and how we make decisions in our lives have all been influenced. And especially our home birth journey. Essentially when it comes to planning your h…

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From 'woo woo' to choosing homebirth twice, homebirth after significant tearing || Racheal's birth of Paddy (2018) and Johnny (2022) at home (Victoria) 1:49:26

3M ago1:49:26

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This is the 60th birth at home story! And it shared by Racheal in Victoria, mum to 2 babies both born at home. Growing up Rachael, alike many people, thought homebirth was a bit ‘woo woo’. Meeting her home birthed husband, now paramedic, they began on a homebirth journey for their 2 babies, choosing private midwifery care. We also chat about the em…

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How Home Birth is a “Hands-On Experience” with Megan Hebenstreit 34:19

3M ago34:19

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In today's episode we have another home birth story for you, this time from Megan Henebstreit. Megan Hebenstreit is a straight shooter - she’s very real and super clear about her decision to go with home birth and how she experienced it. She’s also known from a younger age that she was interested in home birth - something Matthew and I haven’t hear…

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Dad's experience supporting homebirth after cesarean (HBAC) || Cian's experience supporting birth at home (Queensland) 34:04

3M ago34:04

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This is another partner episode in the partners supporting birth at home series. Today Cian, dad to 2 girls, shares his experience witnessing two very different births, a c-section and then a homebirth after caesarean. As with all the partner episodes be sure to share them, as we reflect in this episode, they are powerful and play an important role…

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Preparing Your Space For Your Home Birth 26:14

3M ago26:14

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How do you get your space ready for your home birth? In this episode we’re talking about ways in which you can prepare the physical space (i.e. your home) for your home birth. For our home birth, Matthew and I were very intentional in wanting to create a peaceful, comfortable, relaxing space to welcome Maya into the world. We were also gifted with …

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Midwife has 3 homebirths - publicly funded and private homebirth & homebirth away from home || Sahara's birth of Van (2020), Chet (2022) & Wren (2024) at home (Victoria) 1:36:35

3M ago1:36:35

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In episode 59, Sahara a midwife and IBCLC shares her 3 homebirth stories. Sahara shares her journey to finding homebirth and choosing to become a midwife. We then hear about her experience in a publicly funded homebirth program during the start of COVID 19 in Melbourne and the challenges she faced — she then shares her two home births under the car…

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Normal, Natural and Joyful Birth with Anne Margolis 44:40

4M ago44:40

44:40

In today's episode we're talking to Anne Margolis - Certified and Licensed Home Birth Midwife, Licensed OB/GYN nurse practitioner, practicing prenatal yogi, home birth expert and creator of HomeSweetHomeBirth.com. Anne believes in a healthy woman’s innate ability to give birth normally, naturally and with pleasure despite the challenges. She is dev…

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Doing It At Home - The Home Birth Podcast

Independent Podcast Network | Sarah Bivens and Matthew Bivens

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Birthing at Home: A Podcast

Elsie

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Thinking About Hiring A Photographer For Your Home Birth? An Interview With Birth Photographer Christina Benton 45:12

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The roller coaster of publicly funded homebirth, unassisted birth (freebirth), thrush, GBS infection, cervical entropion, second time mum || Tegan's birth of Remi at home (Queensland) 1:28:49

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So, What Happens After Your Home Birth? 32:29

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Fearless First Time Mom at 38 with Tammy Williams 55:42

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Finding and choosing homebirth as a first time mum & breastfeeding challenges (severe tongue tie) || Meg's birth of Dylan at home (New South Wales) 1:38:38

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Crunchy Moms, Community and Placenta Previa with Danielle Turk-Bly 44:52

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You're Doing Great, Mama! 14:45

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2 homebirths - homebirth after 42 weeks, ECV for breech baby, the power of positive birth, accidental freebirth || Amber's birth of Delilah (2022) & Bette (2024) at home (Victoria) 1:13:48

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Switching to Home Birth at 31 weeks with Sara-Beth Reuter 36:22

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The Postpartum Sex Episode: Why We’re Having Our Best Sex After Baby 1:06:29

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Choosing homebirth after pregnancy loss of MCMA twins + traumatic induction, pregnancy anxiety, ECV for breech || Alice's birth of Vinny at home (Queensland) 1:18:51

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 2 30:47

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 1 32:16

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Homebirth after 42 weeks, the pros and cons of publicly funded homebirth, 3 planned homebirths || Mel's birth of Oscar, Zara & Archie (New South Wales) 1:40:19

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Trust, Surrender and the Magic of Home Birth with Melissa Thormahlen 45:09

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Planned homebirth, FTM, & long labour, turned positive transfer to hospital birth, PFHB || Emma's birth of Lua (Victoria) 1:12:02

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When It Comes To Home Birth, Everything Is Energy 20:32

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From 'woo woo' to choosing homebirth twice, homebirth after significant tearing || Racheal's birth of Paddy (2018) and Johnny (2022) at home (Victoria) 1:49:26

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How Home Birth is a “Hands-On Experience” with Megan Hebenstreit 34:19

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Dad's experience supporting homebirth after cesarean (HBAC) || Cian's experience supporting birth at home (Queensland) 34:04

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Preparing Your Space For Your Home Birth 26:14

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Midwife has 3 homebirths - publicly funded and private homebirth & homebirth away from home || Sahara's birth of Van (2020), Chet (2022) & Wren (2024) at home (Victoria) 1:36:35

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Normal, Natural and Joyful Birth with Anne Margolis 44:40

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