<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/everythinghomebirth/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Everything Homebirth]]></title><podcast:guid>8be56ac4-1cc0-5558-b15f-b2a9c8e6a5f8</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:30:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Erin Kershaw]]></copyright><managingEditor>Erin Kershaw</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everything Homebirth is a podcast for families, students, and birthworkers.  I am Erin Kershaw, a mother, homebirth midwife, registered nurse, herbalist, traveler, vegan, knitter, and lover of all things homebirth!  I have a bachelor's degree in biology and political science from Moravian University, my midwifery diploma is from WomanCraft Midwifery, my nursing degree is from Northampton Community College, at which I served as the president of the honor society and I have also studied herbalism for about 13 years now, learning from masters like Aviva Romm (midwife, herbalist and MD).  

By listening to this podcast, you will learn from experts about topics like waterbirth, delayed cord clamping, shoulder dystocia, breastfeeding, birth stories from homebirth families, and so much more!

If you are loving the podcast, please consider donating a small amount :)
https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth

If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course 

If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course  

Brought to you by Birth Academy, "Bringing you comprehensive courses for families and birthworkers" www.birth-academy.com]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg</url><title>Everything Homebirth</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Erin Kershaw</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author><description>Everything Homebirth is a podcast for families, students, and birthworkers.  I am Erin Kershaw, a mother, homebirth midwife, registered nurse, herbalist, traveler, vegan, knitter, and lover of all things homebirth!  I have a bachelor&apos;s degree in biology and political science from Moravian University, my midwifery diploma is from WomanCraft Midwifery, my nursing degree is from Northampton Community College, at which I served as the president of the honor society and I have also studied herbalism for about 13 years now, learning from masters like Aviva Romm (midwife, herbalist and MD).  

By listening to this podcast, you will learn from experts about topics like waterbirth, delayed cord clamping, shoulder dystocia, breastfeeding, birth stories from homebirth families, and so much more!

If you are loving the podcast, please consider donating a small amount :)
https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth

If you are passionate about homebirth and you&apos;re interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy&apos;s Birth Assistant Training Program at https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course 

If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course  

Brought to you by Birth Academy, &quot;Bringing you comprehensive courses for families and birthworkers&quot; www.birth-academy.com</description><link>https://www.birth-academy.com</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The podcast for all things homebirth!]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Education"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Alternative Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Sexuality"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>Pelvic Space Birth Chat with Brittany from Blossoming Bellies</title><itunes:title>Pelvic Space Birth Chat with Brittany from Blossoming Bellies</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you so much for joining us today, Brittany!  Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CPLD, CLC is a childbirth educator, doula and pelvic space guru (perinatal pelvic biomechanics educator) and she has been doing this amazing work for over 17 years!  To learn more about the services that Brittany offers, visit Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services at <a href="https://www.blossomingbelliesbirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.blossomingbelliesbirth.com/</a></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you so much for joining us today, Brittany!  Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CPLD, CLC is a childbirth educator, doula and pelvic space guru (perinatal pelvic biomechanics educator) and she has been doing this amazing work for over 17 years!  To learn more about the services that Brittany offers, visit Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services at <a href="https://www.blossomingbelliesbirth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.blossomingbelliesbirth.com/</a></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ede895d-7522-47f9-a29f-9681ab073b76</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ed1ed45b-41cb-4caf-825f-250be95d386f/EH-Ep-11-Interview-with-Brittany-from-Blossoming-Bellies-mixdown.mp3" length="65043276" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Birth Stories with Student Midwife &amp; Assistant, Sarah Till</title><itunes:title>Birth Stories with Student Midwife &amp; Assistant, Sarah Till</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you again, Sarah, for sharing your birth stories!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you again, Sarah, for sharing your birth stories!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ce87fe5-6766-4c7e-9187-a4f4e1f11b99</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0f01fac2-c807-4bc4-b8cb-e004f93b82e9/EH-Ep-14-Interview-with-Sarah-mixdown.mp3" length="35057778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Understanding Your Options Surrounding Bloodwork, Ultrasounds and other Diagnostics</title><itunes:title>Understanding Your Options Surrounding Bloodwork, Ultrasounds and other Diagnostics</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Always discuss your options with your midwife, but this episode will help you to understand a little more about diagnostics and what to choose.</p><p>Evidence Based Birth is a wonderful resource for many things birth... <a href="https://www.evidencebasedbirth.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.evidencebasedbirth.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Always discuss your options with your midwife, but this episode will help you to understand a little more about diagnostics and what to choose.</p><p>Evidence Based Birth is a wonderful resource for many things birth... <a href="https://www.evidencebasedbirth.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.evidencebasedbirth.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8ea39d05-e8a5-4ff9-a0b1-0a0133789d41</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7143880a-26ca-469a-bc19-4b12c9a54ecd/EH-Ep-12-Diagnostic-Options-mixdown.mp3" length="72994956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Being a Supportive Partner: What to Do and What Not to Do</title><itunes:title>Being a Supportive Partner: What to Do and What Not to Do</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Big thanks to Sarah Till for joining me today to discuss the importance of being a supportive partner!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Big thanks to Sarah Till for joining me today to discuss the importance of being a supportive partner!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a9e81c22-96a7-4495-b468-1a400359139e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1bab1bcb-4bd8-4744-9e19-93fddf7186f3/EH-Ep13-How-to-Be-a-Supportive-Partner2-mixdown.mp3" length="43501938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health with Dr Jennifer Perna</title><itunes:title>The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health with Dr Jennifer Perna</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A big thank you to Dr Jenn from Vivid Women's Health!  If you are local, please reach out to Vivid and schedule an appointment!  If not, please reach out to a pelvic floor PT near you. </p><p>Since recording this episode, Dr Jenn has decided to share space in Erin's office in Doylstown, PA! Vivid Women's Health will be with Beautiful Beginnings Homebirth, LLC starting early January!</p><p>Find out more about Moms in Motion and listen to Dr Jenn's podcast here <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-in-motion/id1718236155" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-in-motion/id1718236155</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A big thank you to Dr Jenn from Vivid Women's Health!  If you are local, please reach out to Vivid and schedule an appointment!  If not, please reach out to a pelvic floor PT near you. </p><p>Since recording this episode, Dr Jenn has decided to share space in Erin's office in Doylstown, PA! Vivid Women's Health will be with Beautiful Beginnings Homebirth, LLC starting early January!</p><p>Find out more about Moms in Motion and listen to Dr Jenn's podcast here <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-in-motion/id1718236155" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-in-motion/id1718236155</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f4f8dc5-41f5-486e-b8e3-570f53caffd3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f3c4655b-b62e-406a-964b-209c904a57e2/EH-Ep-10-Dr-Jenn-Vivid-Interview-mixdown.mp3" length="41356428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>The Importance of Postpartum Care and Support</title><itunes:title>The Importance of Postpartum Care and Support</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Postpartum care is such an integral part of homebirth midwifery.  Be sure to plan for your postpartum just as you have your birth!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Postpartum care is such an integral part of homebirth midwifery.  Be sure to plan for your postpartum just as you have your birth!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">90f4ae73-22e6-4b42-99f4-48026ebc28cf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/92f720b0-b0d4-4593-a1f9-c9bd51ea8c03/EH-EP-5-Importance-of-Postpartum-Care-mixdown.mp3" length="27696102" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Precipitous Homebirth Stories with Jessica H</title><itunes:title>Precipitous Homebirth Stories with Jessica H</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you to Jessica H for sharing your birth stories with us!  It has been a pleasure caring for you as a client and just lovely to have you on the show!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you to Jessica H for sharing your birth stories with us!  It has been a pleasure caring for you as a client and just lovely to have you on the show!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf9aa10b-dde7-422f-99b1-d3da8569011a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cf2e5741-d040-4e1e-967f-059838a937f7/EH-Ep-15-Jessica-Hale-Birth-Stories-mixdown.mp3" length="50259570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Induction of Labor: What to Expect, When is an Induction Truly Necessary and What Does this Look Like at Home?</title><itunes:title>Induction of Labor: What to Expect, When is an Induction Truly Necessary and What Does this Look Like at Home?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is all about induction of labor!  </p><p>Check out the Evidence Based Birth article on Inducing based on dates... <a href="https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/</a></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is all about induction of labor!  </p><p>Check out the Evidence Based Birth article on Inducing based on dates... <a href="https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/</a></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1fe515c2-298a-4b45-8294-7fb4127bc3ca</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ef634429-63b7-4893-be6b-497068c8f465/EH-Ep-7-Induction-mixdown.mp3" length="66430374" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Interview with Childbirth Educator/Doula Silver Pyanov</title><itunes:title>Interview with Childbirth Educator/Doula Silver Pyanov</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, we chat with Silver (Maria) Pyanov about her experience as a childbirth educator and doula.  Silver helped bring the Birth Academy courses to life with her experience writing childbirth education courses and articles. Silver has 7 children and has been doing this work since 2007.  Silver is offering a 3-day doula workshop in January...check out her page under "become a doula" to learn more!</p><p>You can reach Silver and learn about her services at <a href="https://www.philadelphiapostpartumdoula.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.philadelphiapostpartumdoula.com</a> </p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, we chat with Silver (Maria) Pyanov about her experience as a childbirth educator and doula.  Silver helped bring the Birth Academy courses to life with her experience writing childbirth education courses and articles. Silver has 7 children and has been doing this work since 2007.  Silver is offering a 3-day doula workshop in January...check out her page under "become a doula" to learn more!</p><p>You can reach Silver and learn about her services at <a href="https://www.philadelphiapostpartumdoula.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.philadelphiapostpartumdoula.com</a> </p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">638d48e8-aed9-4c1a-a979-a7c4b3749b70</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6e160255-5e99-4d80-b476-5a5a9a2800d0/EH-Ep-9-Interview-with-Silver-mixdown.mp3" length="70333940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Birth Complications and Emergencies: How are these Managed at Home?</title><itunes:title>Birth Complications and Emergencies: How are these Managed at Home?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode discusses some intense topics about birth complications and emergencies, and how they're managed at home by midwives.  Every provider practices differently and has different regulations based on licensure, state regulations, etc.  Discuss these issues with your midwife to learn how they manage complications and emergencies. </p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode discusses some intense topics about birth complications and emergencies, and how they're managed at home by midwives.  Every provider practices differently and has different regulations based on licensure, state regulations, etc.  Discuss these issues with your midwife to learn how they manage complications and emergencies. </p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2a026-bfca-46e1-a7d6-4176ae843956</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/75935f47-e928-4e71-97d2-2ebe073bd62d/EH-Ep-6-Complications-and-Emergencies-mixdown.mp3" length="54200742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Delayed Cord Clamping and Homebirth</title><itunes:title>Delayed Cord Clamping and Homebirth</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is all about delayed cord clamping!  Erin talks about your rights and options surrounding delayed cord clamping and what to expect at home.  Always discuss these topics with your midwife.  For some wonderful information, check out Evidence Based Birth's podcast episode on PPD, pitocin, delayed cord clamping and placenta encapsulation...  <a href="https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/</a></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is all about delayed cord clamping!  Erin talks about your rights and options surrounding delayed cord clamping and what to expect at home.  Always discuss these topics with your midwife.  For some wonderful information, check out Evidence Based Birth's podcast episode on PPD, pitocin, delayed cord clamping and placenta encapsulation...  <a href="https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/</a></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">04998514-929d-4d93-ba40-c455fbb94937</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ed236799-8488-47a8-a12e-3f49ebc6500c/EH-Ep-8-Delayed-Cord-Clamping-mixdown.mp3" length="36304422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>A Twin Home Waterbirth: Interview with Carley</title><itunes:title>A Twin Home Waterbirth: Interview with Carley</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today we chat with Carley and learn about her amazing twin homebirth!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we chat with Carley and learn about her amazing twin homebirth!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e551a8e-0ced-4968-9b45-4123e8fee0b0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/362e890e-233e-4a0f-a4f7-2fe638c35a2e/EHP-Ep-4-Carly-mixdown.mp3" length="80318472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>55:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>The Midwife Interview: What Questions Should You Ask?</title><itunes:title>The Midwife Interview: What Questions Should You Ask?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What questions should you ask when interviewing a homebirth midwife? 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If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What questions should you ask when interviewing a homebirth midwife? 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If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6fdc3cf7-3c95-452a-b0d4-500fb32aa64f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/56213234-92f3-4f4d-8fb3-e48b77f26651/EHP-Ep-3-The-Midwife-Interview-What-Questions-You-should-ask-mi.mp3" length="44044224" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>30:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>A Breech Homebirth Story: Interview with Lorele-Paige</title><itunes:title>A Breech Homebirth Story: Interview with Lorele-Paige</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is an interview with Lorele-Paige, two-time homebirth mom who had her first baby not only at home, but breech! </p><p>For more information on breech birth and to take the amazing breech training they offer, visit <a href="https://www.breechwithoutborders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.breechwithoutborders.org</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is an interview with Lorele-Paige, two-time homebirth mom who had her first baby not only at home, but breech! </p><p>For more information on breech birth and to take the amazing breech training they offer, visit <a href="https://www.breechwithoutborders.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.breechwithoutborders.org</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.birth-academy.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6466d58-a338-4e53-8b08-d6cbbce98ef2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3a8aac2-1c66-481b-b81e-f1f1e8bb024f/8mJACUFpGKOd6XFl8umIUHMK.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Kershaw]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c4f6a087-ea41-4957-a79c-659d87080454/EHP-Ep-2-Lorele-Paige-mixdown.mp3" length="41115350" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Erin Kershaw</itunes:author></item><item><title>Why Homebirth? 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If you'd like to support my podcast, please consider donating a <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/everythinghomebirth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small amount</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If you are passionate about homebirth and you're interested in learning how to assist a midwife, please check out Birth Academy's Birth Assistant Training Program at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/birth-assistant-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p>If you are planning a homebirth, please check out our Homebirth-Focused Childbirth Prep Course at <a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course%C2%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.birth-academy.com/homebirth-online-course&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.birth-academy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birth Academy</a> offers comprehensive courses for families and birth workers.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Everything Homebirth podcast!  I am so excited to share this with you and I hope you'll join us for future episodes!  I'm hoping to release episodes every week, so stay tuned!</p><p>Thank you for listening!  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