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Jamie Raisleger
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  • Declaration of Birth Independence: Meghan’s Story of Expecting Better the First Time
    Yellow flags, red flags, fireworks, oh my! In this episode of the Triumphant Birth podcast, Meghan shares her transformative journey through pregnancy, labor, her Fourth of July birth story, and the early postpartum period. From the initial surprise of discovering she was pregnant to the challenges of building a supportive birth team, Meghan’s story is rooted in education, advocacy, and intuition.She opens up about her decision to switch from obstetricians to midwives and to hire a doula—choices that deeply shaped her empowering birth experience. Meghan candidly reflects on both the emotional and physical aspects of labor, including navigating back labor, welcoming her son with joy, and adjusting to the demands of postpartum life, from breastfeeding to finding her footing as a new mom. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and a willingness to follow your instincts, first-time moms can make informed, intentional choices and experience birth on their own terms.About Our GuestMeghan Klegin is a naturally-minded wife and Mom of a (soon to be) two-year-old. She is a wellness and birth advocate currently working as an educational coach for the preschool level and is enjoying her summers at home. Meghan is working on her childbirth education certification and is creating something to share with the community soon.In This Episode00:00 Introduction to Megan's Journey01:50 The Conception Journey and Initial Challenges05:36 Finding the Right Provider12:14  Advocating for Personal Care20:41 Building a Supportive Birth Team23:07 Transformative Experiences During Pregnancy32:47 Preparing for Birth and Final Decisions40:48 A Day of Anticipation43:47 The Start of Labor45:16 Navigating Hospital Policies49:20 The Role of Support During Labor55:55 Finding Comfort in the Tub01:01:17 The Final Stages of Labor01:04:17 The Joy of Birth01:08:23 Postpartum Bliss and Challenges01:15:42 Empowerment Through ChoiceLinksMeghan's IGTriumphant Birth IGGentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah BuckleyThank you for being here!
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  • Disrupting Birth Trauma in the Hospital—Even During a C-Section with Dr. Tracey Vogel
    In this episode of the Triumphant Birth Podcast, Dr. Tracey Vogel, an obstetric anesthesiologist and national leader in trauma-informed care, shares how her work has evolved from individual patient care to training healthcare teams and shaping hospital policies. She explains how trauma can arise not just from extreme events, but from everyday clinical interactions, and why trauma-informed care must be standard for all birthing individuals, not just those with known trauma histories.Dr. Vogel advocates for universal precautions in maternity care—approaches that prioritize dignity, compassion, and psychological safety in every step of the birth process. Through compelling stories and practical insights, she illustrates how training providers and shifting institutional culture can disrupt cycles of birth trauma, improve holistic patient outcomes, and foster more empowering, respectful birth experiences, even in the event of a C-section. About Our GuestDr. Tracey Vogel is an Obstetric Anesthesiologist, trained sexual assault counselor, and the creator and Director of the Perinatal Trauma-informed Care Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.She received her MD degree from the University of Pittsburgh and finished her anesthesia training, including a fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology, from Stanford University in California. She speaks nationally and internationally on the topic of birth trauma and the need for trauma-awareness in obstetrics and actively promotes medical “centers of excellence” in providing trauma-informed care for obstetric patients. ​She offers full-day training sessions on trauma-informed care principles throughout Pennsylvania as an initiative through the PA PQC (Perinatal Quality Collaborative). Her hospital based work also includes involvement with quality assurance processes, education and training, and creation of specific care plans for high risk obstetric patients including those with prior sexual trauma, opioid tolerance and substance use disorders, and mental health concerns. ​Beyond her work in hospital settings, she is part of the governor’s HEAL PA task force making PA a trauma-informed state.Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tracy Vogel and Her Work02:29 Journey from Anesthesiology to Trauma-Informed Care08:30 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact22:01 Defining Trauma-Informed Care27:28 Training Physicians in Trauma-Informed Practices32:06 Empathy in Patient Care40:11 Building Trust Through Communication42:47 Transforming the C-Section Experience50:05 Empowering Patients in Surgical Decisions59:59 Curiosity and Understanding in HealthcareLinkshttps://www.theempowermentequation.com/C-Section Prep Video: Standard of Care vs. Trauma-Informed CareEmpowerment Equation on IGTriumphant Birth on IGThank you for being here!
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  • Healing After Postpartum Depression: Cynthia’s Military Birth Stories & Tools for Thriving
    In this episode, Jamie Raisleger speaks with Cynthia Dortch, a doula, childbirth educator, and aspiring midwife, whose experiences as a military spouse and mother deeply shaped her path into birth work. Cynthia opens up about the emotional weight of her first two births and the postpartum depression and rage she faced as a young, isolated mom navigating life during her partner’s deployment.She shares how her third birth became a redemptive experience and what she did differently to protect her mental health and prepare for a more supported postpartum period.In this heartfelt conversation, we laugh and cry as we explore the power of community, the importance of recognizing and addressing postpartum mood disorders, and how telling our stories can be a tool for healing. Cynthia’s story is both vulnerable and practical, offering encouragement and actionable insight for any mother seeking to move forward with more awareness, support, and strength. Every mother deserves to heal and to be held. Thank you for being here!Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction to Birth Stories and Postpartum Experiences02:27 Cynthia's Journey into Birth Work04:24 Isabella's Birth Experience09:38 Desiree's Birth and Back Labor14:39 Postpartum Challenges and Deployment20:21 The Struggles of Isolation and Support22:48 Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders27:58 Recognizing Signs of Postpartum Depression30:10 The Turning Point and Finding Support35:16 The Impact of a New Pet on Recovery38:06 Reflection on Vulnerability and Healing40:15 Transformative Experiences in Pregnancy and Birth42:37 Navigating Pregnancy with PCOS and Midwifery Care46:04 The Journey of Labor and Birth52:46 Empowerment Through Birth Stories55:20 Postpartum Planning and Support Systems01:01:24 Recognizing and Addressing Postpartum ChallengesResources and LinksPostpartum Support InternationalCynthia's IGTriumphant Birth IG
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  • [PART 2] Home Birth with Twins? New Research Says YES - with Dr. Stu and Dr. Rixa Freeze
    If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to start there (episode 18) for the full context behind this groundbreaking, peer-reviewd paper (published Dec 2024 in PLOS ONE): Twin Home Birth: Outcomes of 100 Sets of Twins in the Care of a Single PractitionerIn part two of this conversation, host Jamie Raisleger, Dr. Stu Fischbein, and Dr. Rixa Freeze dive deeper into the nuances of twin births, the misuse of high-risk labels, and the importance of individualized care. This episode explores how hospital culture, practitioner training, and fear-based protocols continue to shape the twin birth experience—and what needs to change to offer better outcomes and real choice to families expecting multiples. Together, the guests unpack how supportive, personalized care models along with their teaching organizations are leading to successful vaginal twin births both at home and at the hospital.About the Paper This study follows 100 sets of twins attended at home by an obstetrician (Stuart J Fischbein), the first publication looking exclusively at twin home birth. Overall, 91.3% of women gave birth vaginally, compared a national average of 25.2% for twin pregnancies. Most women with twin pregnancies in a hospital setting have few options but cesarean section, even though the evidence shows no benefit to surgery for the majority of cases. This study demonstrates that a home setting that supports physiological birth can yield excellent outcomes and a high vaginal birth rate.Meet the Guests Stuart J. Fischbein, MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births, Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births and Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu, as he is known, spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the next 12+ years, was a homebirth obstetrician who worked directly with midwives assisting local Southern California families. Since retiring from attending home births in late 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts the weekly Birthing Instincts Podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared.Dr. Rixa Freeze has a PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa. Her doctoral studies focused on the history of healthcare and medicine with specialization in pregnancy, childbirth, and maternity care. Her dissertation examined why women in North America choose unassisted home births. She worked as a visiting assistant professor for 9 years at Wabash College before founding Breech Without Borders in 2018. BWB is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. She has published about why women choose home birth (JMWH 2009) and attitudes towards home birth in the US (Exp Rev ObGyn 2010). In 2018, she co-authored a study of breech and cephalic home births (BMC Preg Child). The following year, she published an article about outcomes of breech at home, birth centers, and hospitals (Midwifery Today). She co-authored a chapter “Freebirth in the United States” in the 2020 book Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine. She is the main author of the textbook A Guide to Physiological Breech Birth, now in its 2nd edition. Her analysis of 100 sets of twin home births, co-authored with Stuart Fischbein, was published in December 2024 with PLOS ONE. Current research projects include a video analysis of 207 physiological breech births, a qualitative analysis of the obstacles American physicians face in supporting vaginal breech birth, and a review of the effectiveness of an international vaginal breech training program. She also oversees DNP and bachelor of midwifery research projects relating to breech birth.🎙️ Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Selection Criteria for Twin Births01:26 – The Importance of Individualized Care06:38 – What Defines High Risk in Pregnancy08:16 – The Hospital Birth Paradigm vs. Home Birth Experience10:21 – Understanding the Midwifery Model of Care12:24 – Challenges in Data Collection for Twin and Breech Births15:33 – Success Stories in Increasing Vaginal Birth Rates19:55 – Training the Next Generation of Birth Practitioners21:48 – Changing Hospital Culture for Better Birth Experiences24:38 – Empowering Parents to Advocate for Their Birth Choices29:12 – The Importance of Maternal Confidence and ChoiceFind Us on IG@birthinginstincts@breechwithoutborders@rixafreeze@triumphant_birthLinks:Twin Home Birth PaperBirthing Instincts Podcasthttps://www.birthinginstincts.com/https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/Rixa's 2009 Interview with Dr. StuThe book that started it all for RixaThank you for being here!
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  • [PART 1] Home Birth with Twins? New Research Says YES—with Dr. Stu and Dr. Rixa Freeze
    Birthing twins at home is dangerous, right? RIGHT?! Not nearly as dangerous as we've been led to believe...In part one of this conversation, host Jamie Raisleger begins the dive into the newly published (Dec 2024, PLOS ONE), peer-reviewed paper called Twin home birth: outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner with the publication's authors, Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Dr. Rixa Freeze.Together, they explore the challenges and successes of their study which highlights the high rates of vaginal births in home settings compared to hospitals. The conversation delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by practitioners, the peer review process, and the importance of informed consent in maternity care. Both guests share their personal journeys and motivations for advocating for better birth options for women, emphasizing the need for a supportive environment for twin births. About the PaperThis study follows 100 sets of twins attended at home by an obstetrician (Stuart J Fischbein), the first publication looking exclusively at twin home birth. Overall, 91.3% of women gave birth vaginally, compared a national average of 25.2% for twin pregnancies. Most women with twin pregnancies in a hospital setting have few options but cesarean section, even though the evidence shows no benefit to surgery for the majority of cases. This study demonstrates that a home setting that supports physiological birth can yield excellent outcomes and a high vaginal birth rate.Meet the GuestsStuart J. Fischbein, MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births, Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births and Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu, as he is known, spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the next 12+ years, was a homebirth obstetrician who worked directly with midwives assisting local Southern California families. Since retiring from attending home births in late 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts the weekly Birthing Instincts Podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared.Dr. Rixa Freeze has a PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa. Her doctoral studies focused on the history of healthcare and medicine with specialization in pregnancy, childbirth, and maternity care. Her dissertation examined why women in North America choose unassisted home births. She worked as a visiting assistant professor for 9 years at Wabash College before founding Breech Without Borders in 2018. BWB is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. She has published about why women choose home birth (JMWH 2009) and attitudes towards home birth in the US (Exp Rev ObGyn 2010). In 2018, she co-authored a study of breech and cephalic home births (BMC Preg Child). The following year, she published an article about outcomes of breech at home, birth centers, and hospitals (Midwifery Today). She co-authored a chapter “Freebirth in the United States” in the 2020 book Birthing Outside the System: The Canary in the Coal Mine. She is the main author of the textbook A Guide to Physiological Breech Birth, now in its 2nd edition. Her analysis of 100 sets of twin home births, co-authored with Stuart Fischbein, was published in December 2024 with PLOS ONE. Current research projects include a video analysis of 207 physiological breech births, a qualitative analysis of the obstacles American physicians face in supporting vaginal breech birth, and a review of the effectiveness of an international vaginal breech training program. She also oversees DNP and bachelor of midwifery research projects relating to breech birth.Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Their Expertise05:30 Overview of the Twin Home Birth Paper08:28 The Journey of Collaboration: Dr. Stu and Dr. Rixa15:55 The Peer Review Process and Its Challenges 16:17 Rixa's Personal Journey into Birth Advocacy23:12 The Genesis of the Twin Home Birth Study26:39 Challenging Hospital Protocols on Twin Births29:05 The Evidence vs. Practice in Twin Births33:43 The Slippery Slope of Cesarean Rates36:04 Ethics and Hospital Politics in Maternity CareFind Us on IG:@birthinginstincts@rixafreeze@breechwithoutborders@triumphant_birthLinks:Twin Home Birth Paperwww.birthinginstinctspodcast.comwww.birthinginstincts.comwww.breechwithoutborders.orgRixa's 2009 Interview with Dr. StuThe book that started it all for RixaThank you for being here, and tune in next week for part 2!
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Triumphant Birth with Jamie Raisleger explores the transformative power of healing through childbirth. Join us as we delve into the options, receive guest expert wisdom, and hear inspiring stories that pave the way for healing and wholeness throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In a culture where birth is often viewed with fear, we aim to shift the narrative by showcasing pregnancy and birth as opportunities for personal growth, enhanced experiences, and generational healing. Whether the journey is smooth sailing or filled with unexpected challenges, this podcast offers a supportive space for birth workers and individuals navigating their profound realities in the childbearing season of life. Tune in to the Triumphant Birth podcast and embark on a journey toward empowerment, resilience, and triumph. Your babies' babies' babies will thank you!
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