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This episode explores the intersection of trauma, childbirth, and mental health, focusing on how sexual trauma can impact birthing experiences and postpartum care. Guest expert Lacey Castilleja Fisher shares insights on trauma-informed practices, birth planning, and therapeutic techniques to support trauma survivors.

If you have a history of sexual trauma and are planning a pregnancy, pregnant, preparing for birth, or navigating po...

You’ve been having contractions for hours. You’re convinced this is it. Then you finally fall asleep, wake up the next morning, and they’re gone. A few nights later, it happens again.

Welcome to the confusing and sometimes incredibly frustrating world of prodromal labor.

In this episode, I’m joined by Angela Horn, a doula with 27 years of experience and host of the Doulas of the Roundtable podcast, to talk a...

Addiction doesn’t magically disappear when someone becomes pregnant. Yet pregnant women struggling with substance use disorder can face enormous judgment, including the assumption that continuing to struggle means they don’t love or want their baby.

In this episode, substance use disorder counselor and recovery advocate Christina Garafalo joins me to talk about what addiction during pregnancy actually looks like and why...

Dr. Michelle El Khouri’s three births could not have been more different.

In this episode, we talk about how Michelle progressed from feeling unprepared for birth to developing a deep connection with her body, the importance of childbirth education and informed consent, yoga and breathwork for birth, hypnobirthing, birth advocacy, building a trusted support circle, and why sharing positive birth stories matters.

In this episo...

One of the most common questions new and growing doulas have is: How do doulas schedule multiple clients without everything overlapping at once?

In this episode, I’m joined by a postpartum doula agency owner and postpartum doula trainer, Allison Coleman, to talk about the real logistics behind scheduling birth and postpartum doula clients in a way that supports families and protects doulas from burnout.

We break down how expe...

For years, we've known this condition as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), but our understanding has evolved. Many experts now believe the name doesn't accurately describe what's happening in the body. That's why you'll increasingly hear the term PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome), reflecting that this condition affects far more than just the ovaries.

In this episode, Dr. Sierra Dee, an experienced acupuncturist, joins h...

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than the six-week checkup.

In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Jensine Chavez to discuss postpartum healing, pelvic floor health, painful sex after baby, body connection, and rebuilding intimacy after childbirth.

We talk about the physical and emotional changes many women experience postpartum, why intimacy can feel ...

In this episode, Carly Pearson shares her deeply personal second birth story, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges she faced, from battling severe hyperemesis to navigating labor that was much longer than she anticipated. Her journey offers insight into the realities of pregnancy and birth, especially as an experienced doula and mother.

• Carly discusses her pregnancy with PCOS and t...

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, yet many women are never taught what to expect. From anxiety and sleep struggles to weight changes, brain fog, fatigue, and mood swings, hormonal shifts during this stage can impact nearly every part of daily life.

In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Amber Frauenholtz, a functional nutritionist, to discuss perimenopause hormones, common symptoms women experience, and th...

Sharp pulling pains in the belly, groin, or hips during pregnancy can feel alarming, especially for first-time parents.

In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Dr. Katherine Melot, owner of BirthCo chiropractic, to discuss round ligament pain during pregnancy, what causes it, how to relieve discomfort, and when pregnant women should seek additional medical support.

We talk about the physical c...

In this episode, we explore gestational diabetes, its causes, testing methods, and management strategies. Our expert guest Lily Nichols shares evidence-based insights to help expectant mothers understand and navigate this common condition.

Key Topics:

• What is gestational diabetes and how it differs from type 1 and type 2 diabetes

• Causes and risk factors of gestational diabetes

• Timing and methods of testing f...

Motherhood changes everything…including the mother herself.

In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Chelsey Scaffidi, the author of The Mother Year, to discuss matrescence, the seasons of motherhood, and the profound identity shifts women experience when becoming mothers.

As both a mother and attorney, she shares honest insight into the emotional, mental, and relational transformation that often accompanies mother...

In this episode, we explore how trauma and vicarious trauma can affect birth workers, including the signs of burnout, emotional overload, and unresolved triggers. Guest expert Lacey Fisher shares practical strategies for managing difficult birth experiences, setting healthy boundaries, practicing meaningful self-care, and protecting your mental health while working in high-stress birth environments.

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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but what if you had personalized, judgment-free support along the way?

In this episode, I’m joined by a parent coach and founder of a training company for parent coaches to break down what parenting coaching actually is (and what it’s not). We talk about how parent coaching differs from therapy, who benefits most from this type of support, and why more families are turning to ...

One of the most nuanced skills a doula can develop is knowing when to step in during labor, and when to simply hold space.

In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with k’mae martinez, a fellow birth doula, to discuss the balance between hands-on labor support and calm presence. Inspired by a recent conversation with a midwife who shared that some doulas may not intervene enough to help support labor progression or fetal...

AI is rapidly changing online business, and the birth world is no exception. From content creation and marketing to workflows and client communication, more doulas are using AI tools to save time and grow their businesses.

But in a profession built on trust, emotional support, and human connection, where should doulas draw the line?

In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Doula Darcy, former postpartum doula and now doul...

Pregnancy after loss carries both hope and heartbreak at the same time.

In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan welcomes back Elaine Nguyen, a mother who previously shared her stillbirth story, to now share her journey through pregnancy and birth after loss as she welcomed her miracle baby.

We discuss the emotional complexity of pregnancy after stillbirth, navigating fear and anxiety, learning to hold grief ...

Sleep can be one of the biggest stressors for new and growing families—but many parents don’t realize there is professional support available beyond simply “waiting it out.”

In this episode, I’m joined by Jayne Havens, a pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Center for Pediatric Sleep Management to talk about what sleep consultants actually do, how they support families, and when it may be time to ...

If you’re a doula working with an agency, or considering it, understanding whether you’re classified as an employee or an independent contractor isn’t just a technical detail… it directly impacts your pay, taxes, legal protections, and overall work experience.

In this episode, I sit down with fellow doula agency owner, Allison Coleman, to break down the real differences between employee and contractor roles...