The hormone that makes your uterus contract and so much more! In today's episode we discuss: how the hormonal process of birth works how to have a shorter pushing stage or experience the fetal ejection reflex the emotional impact of oxytocin why advocating for yourself in labor is so challenging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herholisticpath/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCotI7fP66J_8leHm9HtKyug 1:1 Birth Planning Session w/ Me!: https://marylanddoula.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=39640780

Does our collective fear of birth and hyper disconnection from nature impact our experiences? We'll talk about: the impact of fear on our beliefs and understandings of birth how humans are extremely domesticated animals and how that impacts birth our physchomogically conditioning as humans the history of the maternal health system and obstetrics BOOK A 1:1 BIRTH PLANNING SESSION WITH ME RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE: Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Cochrane Study Breakdown of "Gray Area" in EFM Temecia Jacksons CPS Story Menticide Video

Tune in for an exciting birth story from Brandi Chantalle! We chat about: Her first birth experience and the differences in the way she walked through her pregnancies The divine timing of her second birth  Working with a home birth midwife virtually through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic  HER AMAZING HOME BIRTH EXPERIENCE !!! Connect w/ Brandi here: Instagram: @brandichantalle Brandi's Newsletter & Blog Doula Mentorship Program (10 seats only!!)  • Follow me on Instagram: @herholisticpath  • Check out more in-depth conversations on my Youtube If you enjoyed listening you can leave a rating or review : )

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