Welcome to the Birth Protectors Podcast, where couples seeking an intimate and empowering home birth experience come together. In a world that often feels disconnected from the sacredness of birth, this podcast offers a path back to your innate wisdom and primal roles as parents. As experienced parents who birthed all ten of our babies at home without medical intervention, our mission is to guide and support you in creating the safe, peaceful birth that both you and your baby deserve. We bel ...
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Protecting Birth: Why Parents Should Rethink Standard Practices
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Send us a text Why do parents, especially mothers, who are naturally protective, accept potentially harmful childbirth procedures? Join us as we pull back the curtain on standard medical practices that can cause undue stress and harm to newborns. We question the financial motives behind interventions like forceps deliveries and internal fetal monit…
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The Realities of Labor: What Hospitals Aren’t Telling You
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Send us a text Ever wondered why the medical system is so quick to intervene during labor? Join us as we examine the wide spectrum of labor experiences, from contractions starting months in advance to labors that stretch over weeks without complications. You'll hear a poignant story about a friend's week-long labor, and why such scenarios are more …
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Unmasking the Myths of Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Send us a text Postpartum hemorrhage is often portrayed as a leading cause of death in childbirth, driving many to opt for hospital births. But what if we told you that the very interventions meant to protect you might actually be increasing the risk? This episode tackles the widespread misconceptions about postpartum hemorrhage, emphasizing how na…
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Is It Safe To Choose a Freebirth With Your First Baby?
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Send us a text Imagine giving birth in the comfort of your own home, surrounded by familiar sights and sounds, and free from the stress of hospital interventions. That’s what we experienced with all 10 of our babies, and today, we’re busting myths surrounding first-time home births. Many believe that women’s bodies are inherently flawed in childbir…
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The Truth About Freebirth vs Hospital Birth
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Send us a text Is the hospital always the safest place to give birth? We challenge this conventional idea by exploring the nuanced perspectives on home births versus hospital births. We talk about a podcast from a licensed OBGYN who, despite advocating for hospital births, acknowledges the minimal risk of complications in childbirth regardless of t…
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What Birth Supplies Do You Really Need?
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Send us a text Is your birth plan overloaded with unnecessary items? Join us as we unpack the essentials of home birth, focusing on what truly matters for a smooth, comfortable experience. We draw from our own journeys to highlight indispensable items like hot water and absorbent bed pads, while debunking the myth that you need hats, gloves, baby m…
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Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping
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Send us a text Can childbirth really be non-traumatic and empowering? Discover how understanding the natural design of the umbilical cord can revolutionize your birthing experience, as we discuss the often-overlooked and misunderstood practice of delayed cord clamping. This episode challenges conventional wisdom, debunks common misconceptions like …
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What Is The Father's Role in Protecting Birth?
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Send us a text First episode ever! Rahelios, father of 10 home birthed children, gives a brief introduction and shares some wisdom, thoughts, and insights about the natural, intuitive nature of birth and the father's role in protecting that.Av Rahelios
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