Welcome to Intrinsic Motherhood Podcast, a safe space where we can share our stories, learn together, and gain the confidence to have an autonomous birth, whatever that looks like for you. I’m Chaya, the owner of Intrinsic Motherhood. I'm a mama to 2, a birth doula/perinatal advocate, and student midwife. As you can tell, I love all things birth and what better way to share that love than to learn alongside you. If this sounds like the place for you please take a second to subscribed to the podcast and tune in every week for a new topic and story!
Have you ever heard, "You have to do xyz, it's our policy" when it came to your maternity care or birth plan?
In this episode I talk about how you can empower yourself to say no to any and every manipulative care tactic.We wanna be able to trust our provider but that voice in our head or that feeling in our gut is there for a reason.
If you're ready to empower yourself and gain the confidence to say no or decline a procedure because you know in your heart it is not for you, then please listen up!
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In this episode, I talk about how I very spur of the moment, last minute, 6 months before obtaining my degree dropped out of nursing nursing school to become a home birth midwife.
I was on track to become a hospital midwife until I met a Godsend of a woman who changed my life for the better.
Birth isn't meant to be this fascinating phenomena where people constantly have to stick their hands and mess with the process. It should be watched from afar and in awe.
If you want to know how I made that switch, listen up!If you're wanting to be interviewed on the show to talk about your experience, fill out there form here and I'll be in touch!
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Ever wondered what goes through a mans head during homeIn this episode, my partner Tony and I will be talking about my home birth through his eyes.
Home birth was new for both of us. His child outside of our relationship was born via csection and I had an induction with my daughter. Having a homebirth was exciting and a whirlwind!If you're wanting to know what a dad thought about the homebirth experience, than listen up!
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Are you struggling with finding your voice and claiming your birth with all of the unsolicited advice from friends and family?
In this episode, I give you 4 🔑 tips to tap into your authenticity and allow yourself to manifest and believe in your birth.
If your tired of letting other peoples opinions on your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum affect you, then listen up!
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Are you wondering difference between a home and hospital birth? In theory, the concept of home birth seems great but are you unsure of what exactly the difference entails and why it's important?
In episode 5, I am going to break down the difference in my hospital and home birth with my kids to show you just how redemptive, freeing, and authentic it can be.
Babies should be born where they are made, home! With home birth on the rise, this is a great episode to show the difference in the two.
If you’re on the fence about whether home birth is for you, listen to my stories to give yourself the foundation and spark a flame to research more.
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Are you wondering how you can manage labor? Are you scared for in pain or intensity that comes with labor? Guess what? Labor is a MIND GAME and I am here to give you all the secrets to get through labor and birth with ease.
In this episode we will be discussing how labor is simple by shifting your perspective. I give you all my tips and tricks for you to master and win the game.
If you can practice the ice challenge in 60 second intervals you can accomplish labor with the upmost ease.
If you’ve been feeling nervous, anxious, or unsure of labor and birth, you’ll want to listen to this!!!Follow me on instagram @IntrinsicMotherhood
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Are you wondering what GBS is and if it really makes you high risk? Have you been teetering on the idea of a homebirth but your OB says because you’re GBS positive you can’t.
In episode 3, I give you ALL the evidence-based information to make an informed decision and show you that just because you have GBS does not mean you are at risk.
Only 1-2% of babies contract a life threatening illness due to GBS.If you’re having a hard time gathering real and true information, **listen up!!
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Have you been wondering how you can release fear and anxiety around birth and be okay with any outcome?
In this episode I give you all my tips and tricks on how you can relinquish those fears and empower yourself to rely on your intuition and have an amazing birth regardless of the outcome.
Everyone has heard unsolicited advice around pregnancy and motherhood, here’s how you can tune out the noise and center focus on what makes YOU happy to allow yourself to make intuitive and autonomous decisions.
If you’re struggling to find your voice and make decisions regardless of anyone’s input (including your provider), then you’ll wanna listen up!
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**Are you experiencing prodromal labor? Have you in previous pregnancies had labor start and stop or drag on for hours or days without progression? In this episode, I will be talking about what prodromal labor is and what you can do about it!
Prodromal labor is defined as labor that starts and stops before active labor begins. This is something I experienced personally and professionally!
If this is you now or if you’re wanting to learn more on how to support yourself and manage if this becomes you, then you’ll wanna listen up!**
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Welcome! I am so beyond happy to have you here. I am Chaya! The owner of Intrinsic Motherhood. I felt it was finally time to start a podcast where we can share our experiences, support one another, and learn/grow together.
I am a student midwife, full spectrum doula, perinatal advocate, and mama to 2.
Meet me here, each week, for a new episode!