The Homebirth Midwife Podcast
Hearth and Home Midwifery
The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth.
Postpartum Realness: Part One
In today's episode, midwives Sarah and Charli dive into the raw, real, and often surprising realities of the postpartum experience. From physical challenges like constipation and breastfeeding difficulties to emotional hurdles like isolation, sleep deprivation, and relationship stress, this candid conversation normalizes the highs and lows of life after birth. With insights from our Instagram community and practical advice rooted in holistic midwifery care, Sarah and Charli offer warmth, wisdom,
Tabitha’s Triumphant Homebirth with Hearth & Home Midwifery
In today’s episode, midwife Sarah interviews Tabitha and KD, a couple who had their baby with Hearth & Home Midwifery. Tabitha became pregnant with their baby after an arduous fertility journey and was in her 40’s when she gave birth at home with our practice. The episode highlights the emotional and physical aspects of home birth, challenges faced during labor, and the deep impact of the experience on their family. We hope you enjoy this joyful and triumphant birth story, emphasizing the role o
Taking Your Questions: Shoulder Dystocia
On Today's episode, Sarah and Charli answer a listener's question about shoulder dystocia and her baby's NICU admission during a previous birth. Now pregnant again, she wonders if she should expect another shoulder dystocia and what steps she can take to prepare. This episode explores factors contributing to shoulder dystocia, the likelihood of recurrence, and how personalized care, maternal positioning, and midwifery support can empower families and lead to a positive birth experience. If you l
Taking Your Questions: A Question from a Student Midwife
In today's episode, Sarah & Charli answer an audio question from a listener and student midwife who wonders how to create balance and sustainability as a student midwife and practicing midwife. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of thi
Taking Your Questions: Episiotomy
In today’s episode Sarah & Charli talk all about episiotomies, or artificially cutting the perineal tissue during a birth. They answer a listener question about why it’s done, the prevalence, how it can be avoided, and what recovery looks like. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this po
Placental and Cord Management in the Midwifery Model
Sarah & Charli talk about management of the placenta, called the third stage, and cutting the cord in a home birth. They get a little more into the nuance of what’s happening naturally with the placenta after the birth of the baby and how clients and midwives can work together to help birth the placenta and, when the time is right, cut the umbilical cord. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or
Oh SH*T - All About Meconium
There are a lot of misconceptions about meconium, or baby’s first poop, when it comes to safety in birth. Does meconium always mean there has to be a Cesarean? What is the problem with meconium, anyway? Why do babies pass meconium in the womb? The midwives answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The
Mariana and Kevin’s Homebirth Story
Charli sits down with beloved Hearth and Home clients, Mariana and Kevin. Hear from them about how they decided that homebirth midwifery care was right for them with their second pregnancy, the impact that the midwifery care model had on their birth experience, and the exciting story of their homebirth under our care! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care service
Oxytocin - The Key to a Natural Birth
On today's episode, Sarah and Charli talk about the role of oxytocin in a physiologic birth, how to increase oxytocin, and how homebirth encourages oxytocin to be as high as possible. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast i
Leaving the Hospital Postpartum
In today’s episode, Sarah and Charli talk about something that seems to be darn near impossible: getting the heck out of the hospital after you’ve had a baby, especially after a transfer from midwifery care. We go over why it’s difficult, what we think informs that, and how to figure out what’s right for you and advocate for it in terms of going home. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other
Taking Your Questions!
We’re back with another episode of answering your questions! Today we get listener questions regarding pain management in birth, well-baby care in the midwifery model, and how we approach working with other medical professionals when we may not see eye to eye. --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials link
Briana's Story with Hearth and Home
In Briana's case, the third time's a charm! Hear from Briana about her pregnancy experiences in midwifery care and how she worked with Hearth and Home on blood pressure management with her third pregnancy. She talks about her prenatal care and how she finally had her triumphant homebirth! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on
Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN CDE
Today midwife Sarah interviews Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about her new book, “Real Food for Fertility”. Lily and Sarah talk all about the importance of protein for fertility, maximizing pre-conception nutritional intake, and how to avoid some of the common misconceptions and mistakes of the preconception period. --- Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being resear
A Homebirth Story with Melodie & Wes
Midwife Charli sits down with former HAH clients Melodie & Wes. Listen to their story to learn about how Wes went from feeling unsure about homebirth to realizing that midwifery care was actually the most thorough and partner inclusive care model. Melodie shares about her pregnancy journey in our office and also all about her epic homebirth with her first baby! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medici
Why Your Midwives Come in Active Labor
If you’re a long-time listener, you’ve heard it. Your midwives will come and stay with you continuously in active labor. But… why? What’s that about and how is it protective of physiologic birth? Find out in today’s episode! --- The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’
Interview with Documentary Filmmakers of ‘Born At Home’
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In today’s episode, midwife Sarah talks with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie, two home birth m
Precipitous Homebirth Story with Julia and Grant
Midwife Charli sits down with former clients, Julia and Grant, as they tell the story of their experience with midwifery care and homebirth! Hear them talk about their first two births in hospital based care, the meaningful parts of transitioning to midwifery care for their third baby, and how their homebirth experience, while surprising, was ultimately empowering and just as it was supposed to be. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Late Term Pregnancy & Fetal Surveillance
This episode is all about pregnancies that go past the due date, what the complications of that can be, how we manage it in the midwifery model, and what the options are for assessing baby’s wellbeing during this period. TW: We talk about late-term pregnancy loss in this episode, so please take care of your hearts when deciding whether this episode is for you. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Kelsey's Experience with Midwifery Care
Listen to Charli talk with a former HAH client, Kelsey, about her experience with midwifery care. Kelsey had two babies at home with HAH. She talks about her births and also about what it's like to experience the midwifery care model, to be in charge of the healthcare experience, and to have relationships with one's maternity care providers. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Homebirth Story with Megan
In this episode a former Hearth and Home client, Megan, tells her story and talks about why, as a healthcare professional herself, she knew that homebirth was the best option for her family! Hear about her redemptive homebirth and how much midwifery care meant to her along the way. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Tongue Tie Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment with Dr. Michelle Gerbi, DC, IBCLC
On today’s episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Michelle Gerbi, a lactation consultant and chiropractor in Hood River, Oregon, who specializes in perinatal and infant care. Dr. Gerbi talks all about tongue tie signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to think about tongue tie if you’re wondering if that’s part of your baby’s feeding issues. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Taking Your Calls
Sarah & Charli answer listener questions in this first-ever episode of Q&A format. If you have a question for the midwives, please call 971-361-8144 and leave your question as a voice mail to hear it on an episode soon! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Eye Infection vs. Plugged Tear Duct
How can you tell the difference between a plugged tear duct and an eye infection in your newborn baby? Sarah & Charli talk all about the common condition of a plugged tear duct and how to tell if it’s something more serious. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Taking Your Calls
It’s here! Our first episode of taking listener calls and answering them on air. Today we cover: - Is an irritable uterus a thing? - Can you take care of pregnant people if you’ve never had a baby? - Do you need to stimulate a baby right after birth? Sarah & Charli answer listener questions in this first-ever episode of Q&A format. If you have a question for the midwives, please call 971-361-8144 and leave your question as a voice mail to hear it on an episode soon! --- https://heartha
All about Homebirth Midwifery Care with Jen
Charli meets with a former Hearth and Home client, Jen, to talk about the differences Jen experienced going from hospital based care to homebirth midwifery care. Jen shares about her homebirth VBAC under the care of Hearth and Home and she talks about the magic of homebirth midwifery care in its entirety starting from the very first appointment all the way through the final postpartum visit. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Primip vs. Multip Labor
A lot of you have asked, and we’re here to answer! What’s the truth about a primip vs. multip labor? What does that mean? Why is it like that? Hear Sarah & Charli’s answers to this question, asked by listeners, in today’s episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Doulas at a Homebirth with HelloBaby
Midwife Charli meets with Bri and Alicia from HelloBaby to chat about the benefits of having a doula at a homebirth! Hearth and Home Midwifery recommends that all of their clients giving birth for the first time, or planning a first vaginal birth, hire a doula as a member of their team. Listen to this episode to find out why! Schedule a consultation with Bri and Alicia here: https://hellobabypdx.com --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Heartburn and Reflux in Pregnancy
On today’s podcast, Hearth & Home midwives Sarah and Emily talk all about heartburn in pregnancy: what it is, what causes it, and what they commonly recommend to the clients in their care. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What to do with a Mildly Ill Baby
Your baby has congestion, a runny nose, a mild cough, and seems out of sorts. What do you do? Sarah & Charli break down the basics of caring for a baby with an illness that does not require medical attention or a visit to the hospital. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Cord Prolapse at a Home Birth
This rare obstetrical emergency has a lot of mystique around it, and many of you have asked for an episode on this! Sarah & Charli talk all about what causes cord prolapse, what it is, and how it would be managed in the home setting. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss in the Midwifery Model
Sarah & Charli talk about how early pregnancy loss is diagnosed and managed in midwifery care, as well as how midwives approach this common pregnancy outcome. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Antidepressants and Home Birth
For many pregnant people, mood disorders are a part of daily life. Some people choose to use antidepressants during their pregnancy and they want to know what the risks and benefits are. Today Sarah & Charli talk all about antidepressants as it relates to home birth and midwifery care. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Willa & Tyler’s Home Birth with Their First Baby
On today's episode, Charli talks with a HAH Midwifery family as they tell the story of their home birth with their first baby! Learn from Willa & Tyler about the affirming healthcare that home birth midwives provide and how we work with each of our clients in such an individualized way during their labor and birth. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Francy’s Cholestasis Home Birth with HAH
Today Sarah gets to talk with Francy, a Hearth & Home client who had her first and second babies at home. If you haven’t listened to Francy’s birth story, do that before listening to this one! We’re so grateful we got to hear Francy’s stories and some of why midwifery care has mattered so much to her family. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Madison’s Home Birth as a First Time Mom
Today Sarah gets to sit down with HAH Midwifery graduate Madison as she recounts the story of her process learning to trust birth and her body, connecting her power as a first-time mom, and ultimately having an undisturbed birth with her first baby at home in the water with Sarah & Charli in attendance. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Grace’s Homebirth Story
In today’s episode, HAH graduate Grace remembers the birth of her first baby at home with the HAH midwives. Grace was generous enough to share her vulnerabilities, strengths, and the journey she went on to birth her baby at home during her conversation with midwife Sarah. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Brenna's HBAC Birth Story
Today on the podcast, midwife Sarah has the honor of sitting down with Hearth & Home graduate Brenna, who had an HBAC (Home Birth After Cesarean) with our practice! Brenna talks all about what led to her Cesarean, her decision to give birth at home with her second, and her journey with Hearth & Home Midwifery. We are so grateful to hear from Brenna and to have her share her story with listeners! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Emily's Birth Stories
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know our fabulous third primary midwife, Emily Born! Today we three midwives of Hearth & Home (Sarah, Charli, and Emily) sit down for a chat while Emily tells us all about her births: the first a hospital transport after laboring at home for a long time, and the second a home birth. If you had a hospital transfer and want to hear it kept really, really real from a midwife- this one’s for you! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
External Cephalic Versions (ECVs)
On today’s episode, Charli and Sarah talk about external cephalic versions (ECVs) for turning a breech baby. Learn why and when it’s done, in what setting, risks and benefits, and some other considerations for choosing whether you want that option or not. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
How Does the Call Schedule Work?
The three Hearth & Home Midwifery midwives: Sarah, Charli, and Emily, sit down in today’s episode and talk all about our call schedule, how it works, why it means so much to us and our families, and why we believe it allows us to offer the best care possible to our clients. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Fussiness in Babies
In today’s episode, Emily Born, CPM, LDM, LM, who is the third midwife at Hearth & Home Midwifery, talks all about fussiness in babies, soothing fussy babies, and how to know when it might be colic. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Interview with Paige
We spoke with Paige, a two-time Hearth & Home client, on her experience of working with us, dealing with postpartum mood challenges, and what she wants people to know about the midwifery model of care when it comes to postpartum support. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What’s In The Birth Bag?
You ask us all the time: what is in the midwifery birth bag? In this episode, we answered! We go through our supplies top to bottom, from those we use every single time to those we almost never touch. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Medications Midwives Carry
In this episode, we go over all the medications home birth midwives carry and use in the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum period, such as Pitocin, Rhogam, Vitamin K, antibiotics, and more. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Charli’s HBAC Birth Story!
It’s finally here! Midwife Charli shares the story of her Home Birth After Cesarean, or HBAC. We recommend listening first to Charli’s first birth story episode, where she talks about the birth of her son Emile by Cesarean. Listen to her story come full circle as she talks about her homebirth just two years later with her daughter! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
TOLAC in the Community Setting & Uterine Rupture
Most people, when they talk about VBAC (or TOLAC), will talk about uterine rupture. So what is a uterine rupture? How does it happen? How likely is it to happen? And what is the protocol for prevention and assessment in the community setting? Charli and Sarah review the statistics and how the topic of uterine rupture is dealt with with experience midwives in the community setting. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Two Home Birth Stories with HAH Client Andrea
Listen to Andrea, a two-time home birth client with Hearth & Home Midwifery, talk about her experience giving birth to her daughters, what the experience means to her, and how she almost missed it. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Palpation Skills and Why They Matter
Palpation, or touching, the pregnant belly during labor gives LOTS of information! Sarah & Charli go over why it’s done so much in the midwifery model and what information it provides both prenatally, in labor, and postpartum. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Home Birth Story with Hearth & Home Client Abby
Today on the podcast Sarah & Charli chat with labor and delivery nurse and former Hearth & Home client Abby, who had her third baby at home with the practice. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Labor Anxiety
It’s NORMAL to feel a sense of anxiety before labor, whether it’s your first time doing it or not! The midwives share what they hear from clients about labor anxiety and what you can do about it if you’re experiencing it. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Two Birth Experiences with Hearth & Home Client Moriah
Today on the podcast Sarah & Charli interview Moriah, a client who has had both of her babies with Hearth & Home Midwifery. She transferred to the hospital in labor with her first, and had her second at home. Moriah compares the two experiences in today’s episode. (BTS sneak peek: you can hear Sarah get called to a birth part way through this episode, which is why she’s on the first part but not the second! #midwifelife.) --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
How To Get Your Partner On Board with a Home Birth
This one is from listener questions! We hear from a lot of you that you want to have a homebirth, but your partner doesn’t feel quite comfortable with the idea. Here are some ideas for how to talk to your partner about this really important decision in your life. — https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Cervical Lips
Another question from the listeners! You all wanted to hear about what a lip is, what causes it, and what can be done about it in a home birth. — https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Survival Skills of the Home Birth Midwife
You asked for it! Many of you wanted to know a little bit more about what it’s like behind the scenes of the homebirth midwifery practice. Here are some of our essential survival skills for practicing midwifery in the community setting. — https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
All About Big Babies
The midwives talk about large-for-gestational age babies, how they’re diagnosed, how informed choice can help parents to make decisions about management, and what some of the complications can be. We also talk about how normal these big babies can be! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Preventing and Processing Trauma in the Midwifery Model
Charli and Sarah answer a question today from a listener: how do midwives prevent trauma at a home birth? And what do they do if trauma occurs during a birth? --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Investing in Midwifery Care
Charli and Sarah go over how payment works for the midwifery model in the United States, including reviewing insurance, global fees, and the differences between the way home birth midwives charge for their services and the way that hospitals do. Spoiler alert: giving birth at home with a midwife is much less expensive than you may think! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What The ... ?
In this episode, Sarah and Charli answers questions about some of the less-talked-about and stranger things that can happen in pregnancy and birth. There are some surprising, but normal, physical experiences in the childbearing year! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Precipitous Labor
Sarah and Charli talk about precipitous labor- a labor that lasts less than 3 hours from the start of regular contractions! Learn about what this is, what it can be like for the birthing person, and how it’s managed in the midwifery model of care. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Home Birth Story with Hearth & Home client Ruby
Sarah spent some time talking to Ruby, a labor and postpartum doula who had her second baby at home with Hearth & Home this year. Ruby shares some of her tips for labor, her experience, and what she wants all birthing people to know about home birth! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Martini talks about her home birth Sarah & Charli
In this episode of the podcast, Hearth & Home client Martini talks about the birth of her daughter at home with Sarah & Charli and her experience in the midwifery model of care. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Home Birth story with Hearth & Home client Francy
Sarah and Charli sat down with Francy, a beloved Hearth & Home Midwifery client, and talked all about Francy’s experience giving birth to her first baby at home with the midwives. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Midwifery Work Behind the Scenes
Charli and Sarah explain the in’s and out’s of midwifery administrative work behind the scenes of their face-to-face time with their clients. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about what it’s like to have a midwifery business or if you want to know more about what your midwife does for you! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Home Birth story with Hearth & Home client Jill
Today’s episode is very special! Charli and Sarah sit down and talk with Jill, a Hearth & Home Midwifery client, as she describes her two (very different) home birth experiences with the practice! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Breech Presentation in Pregnancy
A persistent breech presentation is a common reason for a cesarean birth in the United States. There are so many ways to try to turn a breech baby! In this episode the midwives will walk you through how they assess fetal position in pregnancy and what to do about it if your baby is breech in your third trimester. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Who Can’t Have A Homebirth?
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about who can have a home birth and who can’t. In this episode the midwives talk about true rule-outs for home birth. Hint: most people are great candidates for home birth, and weight, age, and OB/GYN history have less to do with it than you might think. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Learn all about this rare complication of pregnancy, how to know if you’re at risk, how to know if you have it, and what the midwifery model of care can offer for management. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Informed Choice in Healthcare Settings
As midwives, Charli and Sarah firmly believe that all people deserve and are entitled to informed choice when it comes to their healthcare! Listen to the midwives talk about what informed choice is, how they incorporate it into their practice, and why it’s important. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Q&A With Sarah and Matthew Bivens from Doing It At Home
Today the midwives are sharing a recent interview they did on the Doing It At Home podcast, a weekly podcast about home birth hosted by Sarah and Matthew Bivens, who had their baby at home in 2016 and now run a podcast helping other families get more information about their birth options. Sarah and Charli talk about the midwifery model of care, an average day in the life of a midwife, and how clients can be well-informed to make the most out of their midwifery experience. https://hearthandhomem
Labs in Midwifery Care
Did you know that midwives offer prenatal genetic screening, gestational diabetes screening, and more?! Charli and Sarah will walk you through all of the labs that are offered in midwifery care in this episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Homebirth Cesarean - A Midwife’s Story
Charli tells the birth story of her son, Emile, for the first time. She’s a homebirth midwife, she was prepared in all of the ways that someone can be prepared to have their baby at home, and (spoiler alert!) home is not where her baby was ultimately born. Listen to Charli and Sarah as they tell this story the whole way through. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Prodromal Labor
Prodromal labor means labor that seems like the real thing… but isn’t. Today Sarah and Charli talk about what it is, how to know if it’s happening to you, and what you can (and can’t) do about it! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
RH Factor
The RH factor is a protein that some people have in their blood, and some people don’t. In today’s episode, Sarah and Charli talk about why that matters for pregnancy and what pregnant people might want to know about their RH factor. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
All About Colostrum
Back in the day, when Sarah first heard about colostrum, she really didn’t believe it was a thing. But it is! Today the midwives talk all about what colostrum is: what it’s made up of, what purpose it serves, and when and how to see it on your body. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Prenatal Risk Assessment
In this episode of the podcast, the midwives go over some of what they mean when they say midwives do rigorous risk assessment prior to a homebirth to help clients determine if they are low-risk enough for homebirth. Learn part of what makes homebirth so different from hospital birth in terms of risk assessment in the prenatal period. --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Postpartum Care in the Midwifery Model
After a homebirth, midwives can continue to provide care for both the postpartum parent and the newborn for up to 6 weeks! Charli and Sarah will walk you through what to expect in terms of your care in the weeks after having your baby. Spoiler alert: you’re going to be well taken care of! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Assessing Fetal Well-Being in Labor
Listen to the midwives talk about how they monitor the health and safety of the baby during the course of a homebirth. You’ll learn about monitoring of fetal heart tones and how much midwives do during a labor to assess how baby’s are doing! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
The Fetal Anatomy Scan
Today we talk all about the ultrasound that’s available to pregnant people between 18 and 22 weeks. We review all the different components of what the fetal anatomy scan is looking for, from head to toe. --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Subchorionic Hemorrhage
In today’s episode, we talk all about subchorionic hemorrhage, a common cause of bleeding in the first trimester. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Active Management of the Third Stage
In this episode of the podcast, Sarah and Charli talk about active management of the third stage of labor. Don’t know what that is? No problem! Today’s podcast talks all about what it is, why it’s done, and what your options are in midwifery care. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Newborn Skin Conditions
What is milia? When is a rash normal, and not normal? How do I know if my baby has a food sensitivity? This episode answers questions about the common skin conditions of the newborn and when to get in touch with your midwife. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy
It’s not so fun to talk about, but when it comes to pregnancy, most people have them. Listen to the midwives explain why hemorrhoids are so common in the perinatal time period, how to prevent them, and how to manage them. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Shoulder Dystocia with Midwives
A shoulder dystocia is one of the most commonly managed obstetrical emergencies. Midwives are experts on how to be on the lookout for a shoulder dystocia that could be coming and how to manage it well in the home setting. Even when a shoulder dystocia occurs at home, trained midwives have good and healthy outcomes, and you can learn all about why in this episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What are Afterpains?
You just had this great home birth, you worked really hard through the contractions, now you’re baby is on your chest and… what is HAPPENING? What’s that feeling? In this episode, Sarah and Charli talk all about after-pains: what they are, what role they play, and what to do about them! This is one of those things people don’t tell you about giving birth and you probably want to know! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Oh SH*T - All About Meconium
There are a lot of misconceptions about meconium, or baby’s first poop, when it comes to safety in birth. Does meconium always mean there has to be a Cesarean? What is the problem with meconium, anyway? Why do babies pass meconium in the womb? The midwives answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What’s there to love about being a Midwife?
Spoiler alert: SO MANY THINGS! It’s obvious that Charli and Sarah are passionate and in love with what they do as midwives. In this episode they talk about what they’re currently most passionate about and what drives them to do this work each day. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What the heck is a stretch and Sweep?
In today’s episode, Charli and Sarah talk all about one of the most common forms of “inducing” labor- the stretch and sweep. The midwives talk about what it is, how it’s performed, and what the evidence says on this typical procedure offered to third-trimester pregnant people in the United States. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Constipation in the Perinatal Time Period
Constipation is a normal part of pregnancy and postpartum, but it doesn’t mean you have to live with it! Learn from the midwives about why people experience constipation throughout the childbearing year and how it can be managed. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
The Basics of a Typical Homebirth
Sarah and Charli talk about what it looks like for most people in their care who are planning to give birth at home. Learn about the basics of what midwives do to prepare for a homebirth, how they arrive in the home when it’s time for monitoring during labor, and what to expect while being cared for by midwives in the homebirth setting. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Low Lying Placentas and Homebirth
The midwives talk about the variations of normal placental locations and discuss what it means when a placenta is found to be low lying. Learn about how this is handled in the midwifery model and what it means for a planned homebirth. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Newborn Cord Care
The baby is born, the cord is cut… now what? Sarah and Charli review what’s normal in a baby’s cord stump, what’s not normal, and how to best care for the cord in the first few weeks of life. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What is Newborn Screening?
Sarah and Charli talk all about the newborn screen that is offered to all babies in the first two weeks of life. They review what’s on the screen, how it’s performed, why people opt in, and why people opt out. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Bilirubin and Newborn Jaundice
Is jaundice always bad? What causes jaundice? How does bilirubin work in the body? In today’s episode, Sarah & Charli talk all about this common situation for newborns and how the midwifery model treats jaundice differently than the standard medical model. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Advanced Maternal Age in the Midwifery Model of Care
‘Advanced maternal age’ is the medical term used to describe pregnancies over the age of 35. But why do we care if someone is over 35? Is it a higher-risk pregnancy? What are the different factors that go into a person over 35 having a high risk pregnancy? The midwives break down some of the statistics and talk about how the midwifery model approaches birth parents over 35. Just a heads up- this episode talks about some hard stuff, like miscarriage and pregnancy loss, and it might not be appropr
Skin Changes in Pregnancy
What’s normal, and what’s not? Can I do anything about stretch marks? What’s that line on my belly? Why do my thighs itch? The midwives talk all about the skin changes of pregnancy and why they happen! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What to Expect with Bleeding after having a Baby
In this episode the midwives breakdown what’s normal in terms of bleeding during the postpartum time period. Learn about what you can expect and how to manage it in the days and weeks after giving birth. --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Consider the Postpartum
Listen to the midwives talk about the postpartum time period. You’ll hear the inside scoop on what to prepare for and how to be as ready as you can be for the arrival of your baby. As it turns out, there can be a lot to think about before welcoming a new member into your family! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What’s on A Newborn Exam?
In today’s episode, Charli and Sarah talk all about what midwives cover on the newborn exam: it’s more than just height and weight! Hear about how midwives can assess the wellbeing of a baby in the home setting and all the fun ways we can integrate family members into baby’s first head-to-toe exam. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Neonatal Resuscitation in the Home Setting
Approximately 10% of all babies born in the United States require some form of resuscitation after birth. Learn about how midwives work to prevent this from happening and how it’s managed in the home setting. This is a key topic that separates the home birth experience from a hospital birth. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
51: Hospital Transfer | What to expect if there’s a change in plan during labor
Occasionally, while in labor, someone has to transfer from the home setting to the hospital setting. The midwives break down what this looks like, how they continue to provide care to their clients in the event of a transfer, and how to best prepare for a change of plans if it becomes a part of your birth story. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What Happens After The Birth?
Sarah and Charli detail the first two hours after a baby is born at home. They cover what the midwives are doing, what they’re looking for, and what each client can expect from their midwives at a home birth with Hearth & home. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Vitamin K and Newborns
What is Vitamin K? Where does it come from? Why don’t babies have it? In this episode, the midwives talk all about the newborn Vitamin K evidence, recommendations, and options. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
All About Postpartum Anxiety with Maggie Halpin, CPM, LDM, LM
Sarah interviews Maggie Halpin, Hearth & Home’s third midwife and postpartum anxiety expert. Maggie shares about the causes of postpartum anxiety, the available treatments, the signs and symptoms, and even shares some of her own experience to help listeners navigate their own postpartum journeys. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What is a Foley Catheter?
A lot of people have heard of Pitocin, but far less have heard of another induction method: the Foley catheter. The midwives talk about what it is, what it does, and why some people choose this less-known induction method at the hospital. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What Is Gestational Diabetes?
It seems like everybody and their mother (get it?) gets gestational diabetes in pregnancy. But what is it? What causes it? Why does it happen to some people, and not to others? And most importantly- what do you do if you get it? The midwives break it all down in today’s episode of the podcast. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
How do I know if my baby needs Erythromycin?
In today’s episode, the midwives talk all about newborn eye medication, AKA erythromycin, AKA newborn eye prophylaxis. They cover what it’s good for, what it protects against, and how they advise their clients when it comes to decision-making regarding newborn eye medication. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Trial of Labor after Cesarean (TOLAC)
The midwives interview a beloved former client, Ashley, about her experience within midwifery care. Hear about Ashley’s journey with her second birth and what it meant to her to be in midwifery care despite not having her birth go according to plan. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Top Five Things Support People Can Do At a Home Birth
Laboring people have their work cut out for them, but what can others do to help them? Here are the top five things that partners or other support people can do to help their loved one have a vaginal birth at home. A great listen for family members who hope to attend your birth! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Prepare Your Body for Labor
Midwife Charli interviews Erin Underwood, functional movement specialist, who specializes in supporting prenatal and postnatal people as well as birth workers through movement with strength, sustainability and nervous system down regulation. Erin shares her tips for preparing the body for birth including pelvic floor strength, core strength, the psoas, and how to prepare for when your baby comes! --- Erin Underwood: Website: www.erinunderwoodmovement.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/erinunderwoo
Movement in Pregnancy - Recommendations from the Midwives
The midwives break down why regular movement in pregnancy matters. Learn the tips the midwives give their clients and how to move safely throughout your pregnancy. Train4Birth: www.train4birth.com Erin Underwood Movement: www.erinunderwoodmovement.com --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
The Truth about a Cord around the Neck
Learn about the risks associated with a nuchal cord during birth. The midwives explain how they assess for a cord around the neck and what they do about it to keep baby’s safe in the homebirth setting. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Let’s Talk About Sex (After A) Baby
There’s a lot of mystique out there about sex after a baby. Will it hurt? Will it be different? When is it okay to have sex again? The midwives offer their general guidelines on sex and intimacy in the postpartum period in today’s episode. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Anti-Fat Bias in Pregnancy Care
Midwife Sarah sits down with Jamie Oller, CPM, LDM, to discuss anti-fat bias in the culture at large and specifically in pregnancy and postpartum care. They cover the BMI, prejudice against larger bodies, and how people of size receive different care than their thin counterparts in pregnancy care. Jamie Oller is a primary midwife at Harbor Midwifery in Oregon. She can be found online at www.harbormidwifery.com and on Instagram at @harbormidwifery --- Extra Resources for Listeners: www.plussiz
Student Midwives, This One’s For You!
Midwives Sarah McClure and Charli Zarosinski talk all about what makes being a student midwife uniquely challenging, and why it’s all worth it in the end. The midwives talk about their own journeys to midwifery and why they’re so happy they chose this path, despite its challenges! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Seven Causes of Breastfeeding Pain
Charli and Sarah review seven common causes of breastfeeding pain, how to identify them, and what to do if you have them. Listen during pregnancy to help make your postpartum life a little easier if you plan to breastfeed your baby. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Diastasis Recti and Pregnancy with Katy Bowman
Sarah talks with biomechanist and movement educator Katy Bowman about diastasis recti, what it is, what it shows us, and why it matters to pregnant people. In addition to being a prominent author and science communicator, Katy is also a mom who had both her babies at home and shares some of her experience on the podcast. Link to "Diastasis Recti: The Whole Body Solution to Abdominal Weakness and Separation and all of Katy’s books/DVDs: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/store/ --- Katy’s Bio: A
Home Birth Story with Tee Rigot
In this episode, Midwife Sarah interviews her little sister Tee, an active duty Navy sailor who chose to give birth to her second daughter at home in the water. Fair warning: Tee is a sailor and she curses like one! We mentioned Selena Green, CPM, in this episode, who can be found at https://www.halekealaulallc.com. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Breastfeeding 101
Midwife Sarah reviews the basics of breastfeeding in the very beginning. This is a great listen for anyone who is pregnant now, planning to breastfeed, and wants to know what to expect right off the bat to get a confident start to feeding their baby. --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Real Talk about Nausea in First Trimester
Charli and Sarah talk about Charli’s personal story with nausea in pregnancy. Listen to the midwives discuss what causes nausea, the different degrees of nausea, and what to do about if you’re feeling sick in your pregnancy. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
All About Sleep with Tiffany Decker
Sarah sits down with Tiffany Decker, owner of Birthing Stone Doula, Seattle Sleep Trainer, and Sleep Training Santa Barbara to talk all about sleep in the postpartum period, newborn sleep, and how to help babies (and parents) get the sleep they need to thrive. Tiffany and her team are continuing to help families make individualized plans for rest in the pandemic. She says, "Our innovative and supportive sleep training programs are still available during Covid-19, and accessible anywhere in the
Herbs for the Childbearing Year
Midwives Charli and Sarah talk about the five herbs they recommend to almost all their clients, what they do, what they’re like, and how to use herbs to feel your best throughout your pregnancy and postpartum. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Homebirth Cesarean
In today’s episode of the podcast, Midwife Sarah talks with midwifery client Megan, who planned a home birth and had her baby by Cesarean. They talk about the midwifery model of care, homebirth transport, and what it’s like when your plans change in the middle of labor. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Group Beta Strep
Sarah reviews some of the literature on Group Beta Strep (GBS) and talks about what it is, what it does, and why it matters in midwifery care. Hear how midwives approach the topic of GBS and how midwifery differs from OB care in the US with regard to the GBS question. A lot of today’s information comes from the incredible work of Rebecca Dekker with Evidence Based Birth, which can be found at: evidencebasedbirth.com. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What Does a Doula Do … At a Homebirth?
In today’s podcast, Midwife Sarah talks about the importance of doulas and how doulas and midwives work together to create the best possible outcomes for birthing people. Doulas are often associated with helping people advocate for themselves and cope with labor in the hospital setting, but Sarah talks about how important doulas can be at a home birth as well. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Myths From TV
The midwives break down some of the most common myths on TV about childbirth. Learn from Sarah and Charli about what’s real and what isn’t real when you see people having babies on your favorite shows. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Advice for Early Labor
Charli and Sarah give their tips for how to best navigate early labor so that you’ll have what you need for the long haul and be able to have the natural birth that you want! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
VBAC & Homebirth (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
Charli and Sarah talk about the highly important topic of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). The midwives break down the evidence to demonstrate that VBAC might actually come with less risks to some people than a repeat cesarean birth. Learn about how the midwives take care of people planning a VBAC in their care. Much of the evidence mentioned comes from the incredible Jen Kamel with VBAC Facts: vbacfacts.com. Jen has helped thousands of birth professionals and parents around the world
23: Hospital Transfer from the Community Birth Setting
The midwives talk about how they determine if someone is an appropriate candidate for homebirth or if they should be transferred to hospital based care. Listen to the ways in which Charli and Sarah help to initiate transfer when it’s indicated, how the midwives stay with their clients at all times, and what it might be like to have your care transferred to a hospital based provider while you’re in the care of Hearth and Home or another midwifery practice.
Pre-eclampsia in Midwifery Care
Learn from the midwives about what pre-eclampsia is and how we assess for this disease throughout prenatal care. Charli and Sarah talk about how they work to try and prevent, assess for, and manage this complication of pregnancy for someone in their care. — https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
All About Prenatal Yoga
Midwife Sarah interviews Kay Dover, a hot yoga instructor who did yoga all through both of her pregnancies and says it was the best thing she ever did (besides growing two human beings from scratch!). Together they talk about the benefits of yoga in pregnancy, how Kay’s yoga practice helped her have the two home births she wanted, and how to practice yoga safely in pregnancy. https://www.homehotyoga.com/ @homehotyoga on Instagram --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Lactation Consultant talks Sustainable Feeding
The midwives interview Chelsea Pope, an IBCLC with Bliss Lactation, to hear about how she best supports clients in having a sustainable feeding plan after giving birth. Chelsea talks about how lactation support can help families have a better postpartum experience and improved mental health. Bliss Lactation: www.blisslactation.com --- hearthandhomemidwifery.com/
Broken Bag of Waters and a Midwife’s Approach
The midwives define premature rupture of membranes and talk about how this can be managed within the midwifery model of care. Learn about the risks associated with your water breaking before the onset of labor contractions and how the midwives provide individualized care when this happens. https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
At Your Cervix
Midwives Sarah and Charli talk about cervical exams in labor. They discuss what cervical exams tell you, what they don’t tell you, and how midwives approach the subject of cervical exams. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
The Expert on Natural Birth - A Certified Professional Midwife
Learn all about what it takes to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), the skills they possess, and whether or not this kind of midwife might be the best fit for you. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Cervical Ripening and How to Do It
Learn about what cervical ripening is and why it matters at the end of your pregnancy. Charli and Sarah will give you the tips they tell their clients and you’ll learn about how to best prepare your body for labor. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Postpartum Support
CPM Sarah McClure talks with Sarah Lax, founder of Born Together, about the common pitfalls and setbacks of the postpartum period and how to be prepared. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
The Cascade of Interventions
The midwives talk about common interventions in childbirth, how the cascade of interventions works, and what to do about it. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Tearing and Suturing at Home
Learn about what you can do to prevent tearing during birth and learn about how we manage tearing after a homebirth and in the postpartum. Only 8% of HAH clients have required suturing after birth in the past year! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
The Placenta
Charli and Sarah talk all about the amazing placenta, what it does, how it works, and how midwives help people to deliver it in a physiologic way. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Interview with a Home Birth Family
Sarah interviews Travis and Alyssa, who gave birth to their first son at home after Travis came around to the idea of midwifery --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Inside the Midwife Life
We didn’t get the hashtag 'midwife life' for nothing. In this episode we’ll share some of what makes our lives so interesting, challenging, and hilarious. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Getting Real & Ready for Postpartum
Sarah and Charli talk about what they've learned over the years about how to maximize postpartum success, including what to do prenatally, how to set up your life, and what expectations to have. Spoiler alert: it's all harder without paid family leave! --- 'Build Your Nest' by Kestrel Gates - https://amzn.to/2uQ5o2f https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Doula Talks Homebirth
Listen to professional doula, Kathy McLean, discuss her experiences with supporting people at home. Kathy shares about the skills of midwives and about the nurturing environment of homebirth. Kathy supports families giving birth in The Columbia River Gorge and in the Portland area. Learn more about her here: www.heartsworkdoulas.com --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
What is Delayed Cord Clamping?
Charli and Sarah talk about delayed cord clamping and waiting until the umbilical cord has stopped pulsing to cut it, including why it matters and how midwives approach the cord and the mama-baby dyad. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com/
Is Homebirth Right for You?
The midwives break down who is a good candidate for a planned homebirth. They share what a planned homebirth looks like and some differences between a homebirth and a hospital birth. --- http://hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Consent & Midwifery Care
Charli Zarosinski and Sarah McClure discuss their commitment to informed consent in their midwifery practice and what that means in the birth space. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com/
What's Up with Water Birth?
Charli Zarosinski and Sarah McClure explain the ins and outs of waterbirth, including why people do it and what keeps it safe. --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com/
Homebirth Supplies & How Midwives Use Them
Sarah McClure and Charli Zarosinski review all the supplies they bring to a homebirth and how they use them. You might be surprised! --- https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com/
Oxytocin - The Key to a Natural Birth
Sarah McClure and Charli Zarosinski talk about the role of oxytocin in a physiologic birth, how to increase oxytocin, and how homebirth encourages oxytocin to be as high as possible. --- hearthandhomemidwifery.com
Meet the Midwives
Sarah McClure and Charli Zarosinski talk about their passion for midwifery and what led them to pursue the profession. --- hearthandhomemidwifery.com/