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Jamie Raisleger
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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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  • Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife with Jacinta Lagos and Kristine Lauria
    Welcome to the VERY FIRST interview about the upcoming documentary 'Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife'. In this episode of the Triumphant Birth Podcast, host Jamie sits down with filmmaker Jacinta Lagos and legendary midwife Kristine Lauria to explore the heart and soul of this powerful project.About the DocumentaryAllowed to Birth follows the extraordinary life and work of Kristine Lauria—a legendary international midwife who has attended over 5,000 births in more than 25 countries. With raw honesty and reverence, the film shines a light on the strength, skill, and intuition at the center of physiological birth—and what is needed to protect and restore it.Meet the GuestsJacinta Lagos is a birth doula, award-winning birth photographer, and filmmaker based in Wisconsin. Originally from Argentina, Jacinta brings over 20 years of storytelling experience to the screen, blending her deep personal connection to motherhood with a professional dedication to birth advocacy. Kristine Lauria is a world-renowned midwife with 36 years of experience and an awe-inspiring resume that includes hundreds of breech and twin births. A lead midwife for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and educator with Breech Without Borders, Kristine’s presence is as wise as it is compassionate. In This EpisodeJacinta, Kristine, and Jamie dive into:The origin story of Allowed to BirthThe magic (and chaos!) of the creative process Cultural differences in birth practicesWhy reclaiming intuition and autonomy is essential How this film hopes to spark global changeHow listeners can support the projectEpisode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction to the Guests and Documentary02:57 – Jacinta’s Journey: From Videography to Birth Doula05:57 – Meeting Kristine: The Collaboration Begins12:01 – Kristine’s Perspective on Being Documented15:07 – The Vision Behind Allowed to Birth18:03 – Birth Culture: Argentina vs. U.S.27:55 – Global Impact & Distribution Plans33:07 – The Bigger Picture of Birth36:24 – The Title: “Allowed to Birth”39:19 – Women’s Empowerment in Birth44:11 – Behind-the-Scenes Surprises48:49 – Community Support & Fundraising53:22 – Looking Ahead: Release Plans & Gratitude01:00:36 – Closing Wisdom: Transforming Birth Culture✨ Whether you're a birthworker, parent, filmmaker, or simply birth-curious, this episode is an inspiring and intimate window into the making of a film that could redefine how the world views birth.Donate to the Film: HERE🔗 Connect with Us on IG:@allowedtobirth@jacintalagosbirthservices@globalmidwife64@triumphant_birth@breechwithoutbordersThank you for being here!
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  • Overcoming Shoulder Dystocia: Samantha’s Hospital and Home Birth Stories
    In this powerful episode of Triumphant Birth, host Jamie Raisleger welcomes Samantha Dunnavant, a mother of two, who shares her deeply personal journey through both hospital and home birth. Samantha opens up about her first pregnancy, where she felt uninformed and unprepared, and how listening to birth stories helped her better navigate labor the second time around.She recounts the unexpected challenges of giving birth during COVID-19 and the harrowing moment of shoulder dystocia during delivery. Samantha reflects on how choosing midwifery and chiropractic care transformed her experience, offering more personalized and empowering support than she felt with traditional OB care.Postpartum wasn’t without its struggles—breastfeeding difficulties, delayed bonding, and the silent weight of postpartum depression. Through it all, Samantha emphasizes the importance of education, self-advocacy, and support for women in their childbearing years. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that childbirth is not just a hurdle to overcome, but a destination that can transform and empower. Whether you're preparing for birth or healing from one, Samantha’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of mothers everywhere.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Samantha's Journey01:18 Pregnancy and Early Labor Experience08:28 The Start of Labor and Hospital Arrival15:34 Labor Progression and Epidural Decision20:59 Birth Experience and Shoulder Dystocia27:11 Postpartum Challenges and Breastfeeding Journey38:25 Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges39:22 Postpartum Reflections and Bonding40:27 Chiropractic Care and Its Impact43:10 Pregnancy Journey with Luke45:00 Choosing the Midwifery Route50:25 Midwife Appointments vs. OB Visits55:16 Labor Experience with Luke01:05:16 The Birth Process and Overcoming Challenges01:15:27 Post-Birth Reflections and Care01:18:51 Empowerment Through Birth Experiences@triumphant_birth on IGThank you for being here!
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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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