Ep. 14- From Software Engineer to Holistic Mama: 3 VBAC Homebirths & a Special Needs Journey

Ep. 14- From Software Engineer to Holistic Mama: 3 VBAC Homebirths & a Special Needs Journey

In this deeply moving episode, Brittney sits down with Alexandria — wife, mother of four, former software engineer, and holistic mama — to talk about her journey through birth, motherhood, and resilience. Alexandria shares how a traumatic first birth led her to pursue three empowering VBAC homebirths, including a peaceful and fast birth with her fourth baby. She also opens up about navigating motherhood as a medical mom, caring for her daughter with complex medical needs, embracing holistic healing, and finding purpose through faith, family, and advocacy. This episode is a powerful conversation about surrender, strength, healing, and what Black homebirth truly means: freedom.

Ep. 13- From ER Doctor to Postpartum Advocate: Dr. Chowa’s Story

In this powerful episode of My Black Homebirth, Brittney sits down with Dr. Chowa to talk about the realities of postpartum care in America — especially for Black mothers. Dr. Chowa shares her personal birth story, including miscarriage, NICU trauma, postpartum depression, and the experiences that led her from emergency medicine into in-home postpartum care and advocacy. Together, they discuss the postpartum gap, why so many moms feel unsupported after birth, the importance of doulas and community care, and how building a postpartum plan can truly save lives. They also dive into the mission behind the Empower Mom Shower and the work being done to improve Black maternal health outcomes one family at a time. This episode is honest, emotional, educational, and full of resources every expecting mother deserves to hear. 🎧 Tune in, share, and send this to a mom who needs to hear it. Guest Info:  Dr. Phindile Chowa https://emcare2u.com/ [https://emcare2u.com/]  https://www.empowermomshower.com/ [https://www.empowermomshower.com/]  https://www.drchowa.com/fourth-trimester-blueprint [https://www.drchowa.com/fourth-trimester-blueprint]  IG: @emcare2u IG: @empowermomshower IG: @drchowa Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ [https://www.wellpreparednest.com/] https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0] Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0] Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth [https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth] https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/ [https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/]

Ep. 12- 9 Hours vs 3 Hours: Her Two Wildly Different Homebirth Stories

In this episode of My Black Homebirth Podcast, I’m joined by Azaria—a mom of two, childbirth educator, and advocate for informed, empowered birth. She shares the full story of her two homebirths—from planning a birth center delivery that unexpectedly closed… to pivoting into a powerful first homebirth, and then experiencing a second precipitous birth that lasted just 3 hours. We talk about: * Navigating unexpected changes in your birth plan * The difference quality care and education can make * Fast labor & what it actually feels like * The role of doulas, midwives, and support systems * Postpartum realities (support, nutrition, and boundaries) * How her experiences led her to start My Mama Village This conversation is a reminder that birth doesn’t have to be traumatic—and that when women are informed and supported, everything changes. 🎧 Tune in, share, and send this to a mom who needs to hear it. Guest Info:  Azaria Hogans https://www.mymommavillage.com/ [https://www.mymommavillage.com/]  IG: @my.mommavillage IG: @azariarianne Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ [https://www.wellpreparednest.com/] https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0] Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0] Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth [https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth] https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/ [https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/]

Ep. 11- I Was a Nurse… and My Birth Still Went Wrong | Hospital Trauma to Birth Center Healing

This episode features a powerful conversation with nurse practitioner Jerrica Conyers, owner of Euphoria Health and Wellness, as she shares her journey through motherhood, birth, and postpartum care. From a traumatic hospital birth to healing birth center experiences, Jerrica opens up about how her personal story and years in healthcare shaped her mission to support moms beyond delivery. We dive into the realities of NICU work, postpartum recovery, maternal health disparities, and the importance of advocacy, education, and the right support team. Whether you’re planning a home birth, birth center delivery, or hospital experience, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and encouragement for navigating birth and postpartum with confidence.  Guest Info:  Jerrica Conyers  https://www.euphoriahealthandwellness.com/ [https://www.euphoriahealthandwellness.com/] IG: @euphoriahealth_wellness  Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ [https://www.wellpreparednest.com/] https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0] Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0] Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth [https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth] https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/ [https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/]

Ep 10- Not on the Same Page at First: A Couple’s First Homebirth Story

What happens when one partner is excited about homebirth… and the other isn’t quite there yet? In this episode of My Black Homebirth Podcast, I’m joined by Jasmine and her husband Manny as they share the story of preparing for their very first homebirth together. Like many families, they didn’t start their pregnancy journey on the same page about birth—but through research, conversation, and support, their confidence grew as they moved toward welcoming their daughter at home. Jasmine shares what led her to begin exploring birth options outside the hospital system, while Manny opens up about what it was like navigating his expectations of birth as a first-time father and learning to trust a different path than the one he originally imagined. Together, they walk us through what helped them feel prepared, supported, and empowered as first-time homebirth parents—and what it meant to welcome their baby girl into a peaceful environment surrounded by intentional care. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Choosing homebirth as first-time parents ✨ Navigating different comfort levels between partners ✨ How research and education shaped their decisions ✨ A father’s perspective on preparing for homebirth ✨ Letting go of hospital expectations around birth ✨ Welcoming their daughter in a calm, supportive home environment If you’re considering homebirth, supporting a partner who is exploring their options, or simply curious what preparation looks like outside the hospital system, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged and informed. Links: https://www.wellpreparednest.com/ [https://www.wellpreparednest.com/] https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/home?authuser=0] Guest Application: https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0 [https://sites.google.com/view/myblackhomebirth/tell-your-story?authuser=0] Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth [https://buymeacoffee.com/myblackhomebirth] https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/ [https://my-black-homebirth.myshopify.com/] Birth Team Quo Vardis Thompson (Doula) https://www.thefaithplanteddoula.com/ [https://www.thefaithplanteddoula.com/] Christine (Midwife) https://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com/ [https://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com/] Tietra Jones (Lactation Consultant and Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Class)  https://www.atlantachildbirthresources.com/ [https://www.atlantachildbirthresources.com/] (Childbirth Education Class)  https://www.fullbloombirthing.com/ [https://www.fullbloombirthing.com/]  Alicia St. Vincent (Placenta Encapsulation) https://www.allourbabies.com/ [https://www.allourbabies.com/] Reach out for more book resources: Hypnobirthing Home Study Course Manual: Step-by-Step Guide to an Easy, Natural and Pain Free Birth By: Kathryn Clark Birth Without Fear: The Judgment-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum By: January Harshe