We are back at it today talking about postpartum. It is hard and messy and moms need a lot of support. In our me first world many people focus on their rights surrounding your baby before thinking about what mom needs the most. Setting boundaries can help you get the support you need while removing some of the drama you don't. Cheers!!

Episode 76- Postpartum Boundaries

It is said that 1 in 4 women have experienced sexual assault in their lifetime. It's not a fun subject, but it affects so many people. Being a survivor of sexual assault can alter the way we experience birth and birth can very often trigger trauma. Today we interview Chelsea, a mom of 3 and sexual assault survivor. We hope to help other survivors to have the best birth possible for them. We also want to try and bring some education to other providers about how they can be supportive to survivors. Cheers to healing and healthy births!

Episode 77- When Sexual Assault Survivors Give Birth

We have been super busy this summer. Today we share some of the fun and adventures we have been on recently as well as share 2 birth stories of the week. Enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 78- Summertime Fun

Life is not all glitter and rainbows and sometimes we all get a little crazy. Today we discuss some of our craziness and how we deal with it so that we can stay sane in this life. Cheers!

Episode 84- When We Get Crazy

We have heard over and over stories about partners struggling during pregnancy and after birth. This is  challenging for everyone involved and can come as a big surprise. Today we tell some stories of partners struggling and offer some tips to help prepare for this possibility as well as to let you know that if you have gone through this...you are not alone. Cheers!

Episode 85- Partners Struggle Too

We had several easy births this week and we want to share them with you. In our culture we hear so much about what can go wrong and we want to remind everyone that more often than not, birth goes right. Cheers!!

Episode 86- Easy Births

A client recently asked us what they can do for us to make our jobs easier. We were a little stumped. But here is an episode about the things that make us a little too happy when we get called to a birth. Cheers!

Episode 87- What We Like To Have At Births

Postpartum hemorrhage sometimes happens and is a real fear for a lot of people. Today we talk about supporting the normal physiology of the birth of the placenta in order to help prevent hemorrhage. We also talk about the ways that we manage postpartum hemorrhage if it happens. Happy birthing and Cheers!

Episode 89- Postpartum Hemorrhage

It is Thanksgiving, so today we practice the art of gratitude and talk about the things we are thankful for. Enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 90- Thankful On Thanksgiving

Birth work is a job that takes a lot of passion. It is also a job that can lead to burn out because it takes so much of us to be the providers we want to be. Today we talk a little bit about provider burnout and some of the things we do to help keep going when things get tough. Cheers!

Episode 91- Provider Burnout

Today we had the tremendous honor of interviewing Lena Cerbone, CNM. There are so many different paths to midwifery and birth work and not all providers respect and support each other. During this episode we discuss some of the reasons why that might be and ways that we can help bridge that gap to help make birth safer and happier for the people who really matter, the ones who are giving birth. Cheers!

Episode 92- Paths To Midwifery

We are back from our holiday break and we are talking about some of the things we accomplished in 2021 and some of our goals for 2022, both professional and personal. We also share our birth story of the week and spoiler alert... it was a Christmas baby. So excited to be back and see what 2022 holds. Cheers!

Episode 93- Happy New Year 2022

Jess started the day with a birth, Kim is actively at a birth as we record, and Mer is just along for the ride. Listen to us stumble our way through this impromptu episode as we keep our commitment to not bail on the podcast in 2022.

Episode 94- Our Day In The World Of Birthwork

Sometimes babies decide to be born in cars on the way to the birth space. It can be unexpected and overwhelming, but it makes for some really good stories.  Today we talk about some of our car birth experiences, including our birth story of the week, which took place in the car. Enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 98- Car Births

We have been on break for a couple of weeks while we work to get our new office set up. But in the meantime we have had lots of births and other things going on. Today we update you on all of our progress as well as sharing our birth stories...including an amazing vbac and breech birth. Enjoy and cheers!

Episode 101- Births While We Have Been On Break

Meredith has spent the last month enjoying her postpartum time with Eliza while we also scurry to get our space up and running. Through all the craziness we wanted to jump in and update you on all of our progress. Cheers!!

Episode 104- Meredith's Postpartum

We had a wild weekend of births, creek swimming, concerts and full moons. In today's episode we talk about the 3 births we did this weekend as well as the fun we got into. Cheers!!

Episode 106- Our Weekend Of Births And Full Moons

Meredith is back to work after her postpartum period, so we thought this was a fitting time to discuss that transition that so many moms find so tough. We share our experiences going back to work and also the experiences of our listeners who wrote in. Cheers!

Episode 109- Returning To Work Postpartum

Today Kim and Jess talk about some of the things they swore they would never ever do...as parents, birth workers and in life in general. As we get older we realize everyone is on their own journey and more support and less judgement is key. So grab a beer and enjoy all the things we have done we swore we never would. Cheers!!

Episode 110- Never Would I Ever...Birth And Parenting Edition

Certified Midwives In Virginia are trained to possess and administer medications for birth. Our law in Virginia prohibits midwives from doing this. Midwives In all states but 2 legally can use medications to help make birth safer. The Virginia Midwives For Safe Community Births are actively working to change this outdated and dangerous law. Listen to this episode to find out why this law is so absurd and how you can help make changes to make birth safer for everyone in Virginia, regardless of where they choose to give birth.

Episode 111- Getting Midwives In VA Access To Medicatons For Birth

We are back from our long break and our space is finally up and running. Today we talk about our grand opening, what we have been up to during our break and several birth stories of the week. Cheers!!

Episode 112- Our New Space

Today we have 2 guests on to talk about continuity of care. Katie Black is Linden Tree's resident RN, birth assistant and student midwife. Nicole is our client, friend and Katie's first continuity of care in her midwifery training. Hear all about Nicole's birth with her rainbow baby and how continuity of care helped her through her pregnancies and births. Cheers!

Episode 117 - Continuity Of Care

As our midwifery practice grows, we have taken on some new people to help us thrive in the busyness. Today we introduce you to some of our new village members and share some of our birth stories from recent births. Enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 118 - Our Village Is Growing

Today Meredith and Jess had the rare privilege of recording on our own. We also recently had a marathon of births. Today we share the three births we had the privilege to attend together. 2 birth center births  and a home birth.  Enjoy and Cheers

Episode 119 - Meredith And Jess Have A Birth Marathon

Linden Tree Midwifery hosted a skills and drills weekend. We had a blast! Today we share highlights from that weekend, as well as the baby storm that followed. Cheers!

Episode 120- Skills And Drills Weekend

It has been 3 years since we last interviewed our kids and we wanted an update. Today we interview all the girls. Join us as we discuss everything from birth work to periods and body positivity with our little women. Cheers!

Episode 130 - Interview With Our Kids

We threw in the towel and then realized we miss you guys! So after much self searching, we are back again. Thanks for all your support. We cant wait for all the fun episodes we have lined up. Cheers!

Episode 131- Back In The Game

Here at Wine About Birth, we have been friends for quite some time. We have also been through alot of changes. Throughout those changes our friendships had to change and grow. This sparked a conversation about grieving friendships that change or end through our life changes. Grab a glass of wine and listen as we explore this subject with our guest Lisa. Cheers!

Episode 132- Friendship Changing Through The Years

There are some big differences between hospital birth and out of hospital birth. There are also good providers and bad providers in both of those spaces. Today we whine about some of the crazy things we have seen while in the hospital. This isnt to bash on the hospital, but to draw awareness to how everyone deserves respectful care no matter where they choose to give birth. Cheers!

Episode 133-Things We Have Seen In The Hospital

Today we whine a bit about how sometimes birth work is similar to politics.. Everyone has different opinions and we very often let those opinions divide us instead of working together for a common good. So grab a glass of whine and join us as we delve into this controversial topic. Cheers!

Episode 134- A Politician And A Birthworker Walk Into A Bar

Today Kim and Jess reminisce on their long friendship and how they have evolved as birth workers over the years. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we wine about birth! Cheers

Episode 135- Kim And Jess Evolution As Birth Workers

Today Kim and Jess discuss some of the things they  find helpful when preparing for birth. And some things that are not so helpful. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy! Cheers!

136- Preparing For Birth, The Good and The Bad

There are so many systemic issues in our culture that make postpartum difficult for moms today. In this episode we interview Jessie Johnson, postpartumm doula. We discuss some of these systemic barriers that make it difficult for families to get the support they need, and also solutions to try and become part of the change. Cheers!

Episode 137 - Postpartum Struggles And Solutions

We are back from our winter break and we are ready to catch you up on everything happening in our lives. Today Kim and Jess discuss births, life, and getting older. Grab your favorite beverage and join us. Cheers!

Episode 138-Back From Winter Break

Birth Work is a job and a passion. It can be difficult to make a livable wage while doing what we love. Listen in to some of the things that make birth work and making money at the same time a little difficult.

Episode 30- Making Money And Doing Birth Work

We are 3 birth workers...and best friends...talking about what it is really like to live in the world of birth! As we like to say, ït is more shit than giggles." Raise your glass and join us as we Wine About Birth! CHEERS!

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