From Timid Meerkat to Roaring Lion: Zerah's Better Next Birth

"Irresponsible and Selfish:" Lathena's OB Was Wrong, and Momma Enjoyed Her Coffee

In this Herstoric episode, we delve into Lathena's tumultuous journey through first birth, marked by painful moments that led her to some empowering questions. It's a story of resilience, defiance, and the quest for respectful care. Lathena's story begins with the use of Cytotec, a medication to induce labor, which led to contractions that tested her endurance. But that was just the beginning. A nurse, who seemed to have an endless stream of commentary, added to the chaos, making Lathena's experience even more challenging. As if that wasn't enough, the premature clamping of the umbilical cord left Lathena feeling that her wishes and preferences weren't respected. Frustration and a sense of disempowerment filled her. However, these moments of adversity ignited a determination in Lathena. She realized she needed a maternity care option that would honor her choices, her voice, and her birth experience. With unwavering resolve, she embarked on a journey to find a provider who would treat her with respect and give her the opportunity to prove herself. And she did it! Against the odds, Lathena achieved a remarkable triumph, demonstrating that with the right support and respect, a mother's strength knows no bounds. Tune in to hear how Lathena's story unfolds, from a challenging start to an inspiring finish. Including that hot delicious steam of the first coffee in her own living room.  Topics Covered:  - Cytotec/ Misoprostol induction - Waters Breaking before labor begins - Birth Trauma without "medical complication"  - Delayed cord clamping (or not)  - What happens when a woman is actually listened to?  Who does she know herself to be?  And how does that change what she DOES going forward in her life?  hmmmm....  - WHY ARE SOME PROVIDERS NOT LISTENING TO MOTHERS!!!???? A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

From Anti-Homebirth to Homebirth Advocate: Elyse's Better Next Birth

From anti-homebirth to a home birth advocate, Elyse Vitale Homel shares her homebirth journey during covid and delves into her thought process, fears, and decisions about the safety of home birth versus a hospital birth. Elyse and host midwife Kayti discuss how they weighed pros and cons, explored risk factors, and unraveled the myths around modern midwifery. Tune in to hear about the incredible timing of baby Vaughn's arrival and how the home birth experience unfolded. Topics Include: Hospital Based Birth Center Experience Hospital Birth Center vs Home Birth:  How to Choose? Home Birth Safety Statistics "What would Pregnant Elyse Do?" Stay tuned for more empowering birth stories and insights on future episodes of A Better Next Birth Podcast! Kayti’s midwifery practice: https://www.birthlocal.com/www.birthlocal.com [http://www.birthlocal.com/] For more information on getting A Better Next Birth [https://www.seemidwives.com/] Check in on the socials for updates on your favorite midwife! Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/birthlocal/] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@seemidwives] Like this and want more from A Better Next Birth Podcast? Click here [https://www.birthlocal.com/videos] for courses, blogs, videos and more! A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

From Preeclamptic Induction to Vegan Superpower; Veronica's Better Next Birth

Grab your headphones!! Join us for a chat with Veronica who will make you giggle and ponder, as she shares her twists and turns of her birthing journey. From possibly false claims about preeclampsia and ensuing medical induction in her first birth, to becoming vegan and having a transformed pregnancy experience in her second, Veronica walks us from the medical model through the joy of the midwifery model and how she found strength in her journey. Topics Discussed: - Inductions!! For two days before her due date due to concerns about preeclampsia "maybe in a couple of weeks" - Pressure from the medical hierarchy - Change in diet during pregnancy; from "eat anything you want!" to vegan - Receiving Cytotec - Providers who didn't believe that her water was broken A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

From Timid Meerkat to Roaring Lion: Zerah's Better Next Birth

Sharing her impactful story for the first time, Zerah shares her journey of finding that one midwife who clicked, the listening Kayti! Walking us through the transformation of what once was a timid voice on the phone, and the journey to self discovery that resulted in a birth that she loved. As well as sharing the beautiful essence of midwifery and how that can bring an empowering birth, Zerah shares with us her story of the power of living her own magic in birthing. Topics Discussed: Zerah's Profile on Instagram [https://instagram.com/zerahbnfc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] VBAC [http://www.vbacfacts.com/] Midwifery Model of Care [http://www.narm.org/] Unassisted Birth  [https://www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/unassisted-birth/] Kayti’s midwifery practice: https://www.birthlocal.com/www.birthlocal.com [http://www.birthlocal.com/] For more information on getting A Better Next Birth [https://www.seemidwives.com/] Check in on the socials for updates on your favorite midwife! Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/birthlocal/] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@seemidwives] A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.

From "Lies and Coercion" to Bad-Assed-Ness: Christie and Mark's Better Next Birth

Christie and Mark faced “coercion and lies” during their hospital birth. They were pressured into doing things they said “NO!” to and they capitulated under duress. Today, we hear how they directed their next birth with a bitchin'-level of control and loved their experience. In this episode, host midwife Phyllis “Kayti” Buehler, Licensed Midwife in Carlsbad, CA, interviews Christie and Mark Green, a mother and father who share their traumatic first birth experience and the redemptive empowering next birth of baby #2. Topics discussed: * How to speak with medical professional when it feels like you're going against their grain * VBAC [https://vbacfacts.com/]and Repeat C-Section * How to Have an Empowered C-Section [https://vbacfacts.com/] * Pre-Eclampsia [https://www.birthlocal.com/post/pre-eclampsia-prevention] * The Midwifery Model of Care [https://www.nacpm.org/midwives-model-of-care] Researching the midwifery model of care empowered Christie and Mark to pursue a different birth experience. Christie's research led them to midwife Kayti at Birth Local Midwifery and the midwifery model of care, which differed significantly from their previous experience. Christie's shares newfound empowerment in her choices from her second pregnancy. Kayti’s midwifery practice: www.birthlocal.com [https://www.birthlocal.com/] For more information on getting A Better Next Birth [https://www.seemidwives.com/] Stay tuned for more empowering birth stories and insights on future episodes of A Better Next Birth Podcast! A Better Next Birth is a production of See Midwives LLC.  Host Licensed Midwife Phyllis "Kayti" Buehler talks with families who had births they felt good about after hard or disappointing birth experiences.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2023 by P. Kayti Buehler.  Please request copy and give credit if partial or complete clips are taken.