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Born Wild Podcast
Hosted by Sophia Henderson · EN
Conversations with Midwives surrounding pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Wouldn't it be wild if there were no rules, we had true autonomy, and our loyalty was only to the families we serve? This is a safe space to process experiences without judgement. Questioning what it means to be midwives through continuous self reflection. Remembering what it means to be Born Wild.
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She Went From 5 cm to Baby in 30 Minutes | June Midwife Recap + Pregnancy Lessons - 166
3d ago00:20:39Tap to summarizeIn this month's recap, Sophia and her student, Eva, reflect on a surprisingly quiet month in practice, highlighted by one incredibly fast birth that unfolded very differently than planned.They discuss pregnancy hypertension, anxiety, postpartum recovery, practicing suturing skills, funny listener questions, and exciting innovations in sustainable baby products—including biodegradable diapers designed to disappear within a year.Topics include:• Unexpected hospital induction and rapid birth• White coat hypertension• EMDR and emotional healing• Midwifery skills training• Home birth Q&A• Eco-friendly diaper innovationProducts Highlighted on the show: Check out HIRO diapers Check out MotherLove Organics Other products we recommend: Wish Garden HerbsMioberry Organics Get 15% off with code: Bornwild15Connect with Sophia: www.bornwildmidwifery.comThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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Unraveling Birth Myths: Trust, Regulation, and Human Stories - 165
1w ago00:46:52Tap to summarizeFreya Kellet shares her journey around birth work, exploring her evolving perspectives on birth, regulation, and trust in women. This episode delves into the complexities of birth choices, legal constraints, and the human side of birth experiences.In this episode we cover: The impact of regulation on birth choicesTrusting women and intuition in birthThe emotional and psychological aspects of birth experiencesThe role of language and tone in birth advocacyThe importance of nuanced conversations about birth outcomes resourcesConnect with Freya Instagram Substack For more information on Sophia's midwifery services: website Some of our favorite products: Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: HIRO diapers: Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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From Hospital to Home: Sarah's Birth Journey 164
2w ago00:37:57Tap to summarizeSarah shares her inspiring journey through hospital and home births, highlighting the importance of informed choices, emotional support, and the beauty of natural birth experiences. This episode offers valuable insights for expectant parents considering their birth options.keywordsbirth stories, home birth, hospital birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, pregnancy, natural birth, birth support, birth planningkey topicsDifferences between hospital and home birthImportance of emotional support during laborPostpartum recovery and mental healthBreastfeeding journey and tandem nursingPlanning and decision-making in pregnancySome of Sophia's favorites: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Connect with Sophia ▶︎https://www.bornwildmidwifery.com/ resourcesSarah Britton - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahbrittain08/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Motherhood and Birth Stories01:37 First Pregnancy Experience and Hospital Birth05:22 Postpartum Challenges and Breastfeeding Journey08:50 Planning for Second Pregnancy and Home Birth Decision13:20 Navigating Prenatal Care and Testing Options18:09 The Birth Experience of Hattie18:54 The Birth Tub Experience20:05 Memorable Moments During Labor22:14 The Transition to Motherhood23:58Postpartum Reflections26:02 Involving Siblings in Birth27:42 Immediate Postpartum and Bonding29:37 Tandem Nursing Dynamics31:31Advice for Home Birth Curious33:24 Connecting with the CommunityDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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Midwifery Unveiled: Balancing Passion, Challenges, and Community Impact - 163
3w ago00:51:35Tap to summarizeJoin Sophia and Lisa as they explore the real challenges and rewards of midwifery. From managing costs and balancing family life to navigating legal pressures, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt reflections.Key Topics:Hidden costs and financial management in midwiferyBalancing on-call schedules with personal lifeBuilding community and support among midwivesNavigating legal challenges and client autonomyPreventing burnout and maintaining passionConnect with Lisa RawsonInstagramConnect with Sophia Hendersonwww.bornwildmidwifery.comCheck out some of Sophia's favorite products to support pregnancy and beyond: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics▶︎HIRO diapers▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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Retained Placenta, Severe Preeclampsia & a 10-Pound Baby | Midwife Stories 162
Jun 200:47:29Tap to summarizeIn this April/May recap episode, Sophia and Eva reflect on four unique home births, including a retained placenta transfer, a severe preeclampsia diagnosis discovered during labor, a successful VBAC after multiple uterine surgeries, and a surprise baby boy born into a family with two daughters.They also discuss neonatal resuscitation training, fetal heart tone reviews, newborn screening skills, postpartum recovery, and the lessons birth continues to teach them as midwives.If you are in the Sonoma County Ca area and interested in home birth support: www.bornwildmidwifery.com Some of Sophia's FAV products to support you through pregnancy and beyond: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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Traditional Midwifery, Peer Review & Birth Worker Mentorship: 161
May 1900:54:38Tap to summarizeSophia sits down with Rowan Bailey and Sarita Bennett of Foundational Concepts for Midwives for a conversation about traditional midwifery, mentorship, persecution, peer review, and preserving birth wisdom.Together they discuss:practicing midwifery in illegal statesaccountability within the birth communitytrauma and trust among birth workerscompetency-based educationnervous system safety in learningsupporting the future of traditional midwiferyA thoughtful conversation for birth workers, students, and anyone passionate about preserving physiological birth knowledge.Connect with Foundational Concepts Connect with Born Wild Midwifery Some of our FAV products: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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3 Wild Birth Stories | Hemorrhage, Hospital Transfer & Birth After Loss
May 1200:24:44Tap to summarizeIn this March recap episode, Sophia, Eva, and Aly share personal updates, behind-the-scenes practice conversations, and three very different birth stories.They discuss:a prolonged labor ending in hospital transfer + C-sectioninformed consent and newborn antibioticsa peaceful birth after pregnancy losspostpartum hemorrhage management at homebalancing intervention with autonomy in birth workwedding planning, concerts, and midwifery student lifeA candid look inside real midwifery care, decision-making, and community support.Connect with us on IG @bornwildpodcastSome of Sophia's favorite recommendations: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Connect with Sophia ▶︎https://www.bornwildmidwifery.com/00:28 Personal life updates02:18 Concert stories + family life05:32 Midwifery skills + training07:22 Long labor + hospital transfer10:46 Informed consent + newborn antibiotics14:01 Birth after pregnancy loss17:46 Fast second birth story22:26 Postpartum hemorrhage managementThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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From Skeptic to Advocate: A Dad’s Home Birth Wake-Up Call
May 500:38:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sophia sits down with Jacob Dubois, a father of two who went from skeptical to fully supportive of home birth.They discuss:Why many partners resist home birth initiallyThe moment his perspective shiftedDifferences between hospital and midwifery careWhat dads actually need to know before birthHow birth experiences shape motherhood and parentingThis episode offers a rare and valuable perspective from a father navigating the world of birth for the first time.Connect with Jacob on IG @apogee.dadSome of Sophia's Favorite Product Recommendations: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs:▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: Save 15% with code: Bornwild15CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro01:00 From skeptic to believer03:30 Why he wrote a birth book07:00 First birth experience12:00 Fear and mindset shifts15:00 “Birth is physiological” realization19:00 Second home birth experience21:00 How birth shapes parenting23:00 Common misconceptions about midwives26:00 Supporting dads + birth partners29:30 Advice for skeptical partners37:00 Where to find JacobDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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53 Weeks Pregnant?!!? The Birth Story That Doesn't Make Sense... Until it Does
Apr 2800:39:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sophia and Aly sit down with Larissa to share one of the most unique birth journeys yet.What began as a seemingly overdue pregnancy turned into a powerful story of intuition, patience, and uncovering what was actually happening beneath the surface.Larissa shares:Why she chose a no-intervention pregnancyThe confusion of measuring small and unclear timelinesHow an early loss changed everythingWhat it was like to think she was “53 weeks pregnant”Her 43-hour labor and 8-hour pushing experiencePostpartum challenges with feeding and recoveryThis episode explores the complexity of trusting your body when answers aren’t clear—and what it means to truly surrender to the process.Some of our Favorite product recommendations: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: https://tidd.ly/4uQ0NGv▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: https://www.motherlove.com/?sca_ref=10865436.IGh1FTI5Qs▶︎HIRO diapers: https://hirodiapers.com/bornwild3▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: www.miaoerrydesigns.com/bornwild Save 15% with code: Bornwild1500:00 Intro01:00 Fertility + pregnancy start03:30 Choosing home birth + no ultrasounds05:00 Measuring small + uncertainty begins08:30 Doppler + reassurance10:00 “Overdue” months begin11:40 The 53-week pregnancy realization14:30 Maternity leave chaos16:00 Trust vs fear in pregnancy19:00 Labor begins21:00 Early labor + tub + positions23:30 Pushing challenges24:00 Breakthrough moment (bladder)25:00 8 hours pushing29:00 Birth + surprise gender31:00 Postpartum + feeding challenges34:00 Advice for first-time momsThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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Teaching Girls to Trust Their Bodies (Before It’s Too Late)
Apr 2100:34:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Laurisa Paul, RN and founder of Girls Who Know, to explore how early education shapes women’s relationships with their bodies and birth.Laurisa shares her personal journey through multiple birth experiences—from highly medicalized to deeply intuitive—and how those experiences led her to create a program that teaches girls body literacy, cycle awareness, and self-trust.Together, they discuss the gaps in traditional education, the long-term impact of disconnection from the body, and how empowering girls early can transform birth culture for future generations. Learn more @ www.girlswhoknow.com Follow on IG @ Girls Who Know Connect with Sophia @www.bornwildmidwifery.com OR IG @bornwildmidwifery Some of our favorite product recommendations: ▶︎Afterease Tincture by Wish Garden Herbs: ▶︎Sitz Bath Herbs by Motherlove Organics: ▶︎HIRO diapers: ▶︎Mioberry Organic Muslin Swaddle sets & more: w Save 15% with code: Bornwild15Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Girls Who Know01:30 – Larissa’s story & body image struggles03:30 – First birth experience (medicalized)06:30 – Disconnection during induction08:00 – Discovering physiologic birth11:00 – Transformational birth experience13:30 – Birth shaping identity & motherhood16:00 – Why education must start earlier18:30 – Teaching girls about their bodies21:00 – High school reactions to birth education23:00 – How the Girls Who Know program works26:00 – Intuition vs fear29:00 – Changing culture through girls31:00 – Vision for the futureThis podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions.The show notes may contain affiliate links. IF you click and purchase product or service I might be compensated. Thank you for your support.
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