I sat down with Carson Meyer, a brilliant doula and nutrition consultant who unlocks the hidden wisdom of pregnancy and childbirth that every woman deserves to know. Carson passionately guides us through reconnecting with our bodies' innate intelligence while balancing modern medical knowledge with our ancestral birthing instincts. From the crucial role nutrition plays in maternal health to making empowered choices between hospital and home births, this conversation will transform how you view the entire birthing journey. Whether you're pregnant, planning to be, or simply curious about reclaiming women's wisdom in healthcare, this episode offers invaluable insights that could change how you approach one of life's most profound experiences.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Rethinking Pregnancy and Birth
05:02 The Role of Doulas and Nutrition
10:03 Cultural Perspectives on Childbirth
14:52 Understanding Risks in Childbirth
20:06 Empowerment Through Knowledge
24:52 Nutrition's Impact on Pregnancy
30:00 Navigating Medical Procedures
35:12 The Balance of Data and Intuition
41:15 Navigating Birth Plans and Hospital Visits
44:02 Empowerment in Birth Choices
51:23 Understanding Post-Birth Interventions
58:18 Home Birth: Planning and Support
01:06:35 Challenging Misconceptions About Birth
01:12:12 Comparative Childbirth Practices Globally
01:13:25 The Journey to Advocacy in Childbirth
01:18:22 The Importance of Physiological Birth
01:19:25 Rising Cesarean Rates: Causes and Implications
01:24:43 Understanding Birth: Compassion and Choices
01:30:14 Breastfeeding: Challenges and Alternatives
01:34:01 Connecting with the Baby: Journaling and Intuition
01:39:44 Navigating Pregnancy: Emotional and Physical Changes
01:46:31 Postpartum Recovery: Support and Nourishment
01:54:24 Trusting Your Body: A Natural Process
01:56:00 Rituals and Community in Pregnancy
01:57:34 The Evolving Role of Fathers
01:58:19 Balancing Cravings and Nutrition
02:00:30 Navigating Food Relationships
02:02:03 Managing Anxiety and Parenting
02:04:35 The Importance of Open Conversations
02:05:53 Understanding Circumcision Choices
02:09:25 The Emotional Aspects of Parenting
02:12:21 Physical Recovery Post-Childbirth
02:17:02 Intimacy and Connection After Birth
02:22:18 Empowering Choices in Parenthood
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KEYWORDS
pregnancy, childbirth, doula, nutrition, maternal health, women's health, empowerment, medical procedures, cultural perspectives, birth options, birth plans, home birth, hospital birth, medical interventions, empowerment, childbirth education, midwifery, newborn care, maternal health, physiological birth, Cesarean rates, birth interventions, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, emotional journey, pregnancy trimesters, maternal health, support systems, nutrition, motherhood, trust, body, pregnancy, rituals, fathers, cravings, nutrition, anxiety, circumcision, postpartum, intimacy, communication
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