The Birth Rebel Podcast

By: Angel Wauthier
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  • "The Birth Rebel Podcast" is the red pill pregnancy and birth podcast. Hosted by a Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Childbirth Educator; Angel Wauthier After realizing that birth has a life-long impact on our health and that we may be doing more harm than good with modern Westernized pregnancy & birth practices, Angel is sounding the alarm. She doesn't want to just bring you theories, she's backing them up with leading experts and the science that people won't talk about.
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Episodes
  • Why Postpartum Planning is Essential with Kestrel Gates - 68

    Why Postpartum Planning is Essential with Kestrel Gates - 68
    Feb 24 2025
    In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, host Angel interviews Kestrel Gates, the creator of the 'Build Your Nest Postpartum Planning Workbook.' They discuss the often-overlooked importance of preparing for the postpartum period, the cultural differences in postpartum care, and practical steps for creating a better postpartum experience. Kestrel shares her personal journey that inspired the workbook and talks about the 'Postpartum Navigator Program,' an initiative to support new families with emotional and practical resources. They also touch on how birth workers can integrate postpartum planning into their practices. Tune in to learn how to build a supportive community and plan effectively for postpartum wellness.00:00 Introduction to the Birth Rebel Podcast00:50 Welcoming the Audience and Episode Overview01:48 Guest Introduction and Postpartum Planning02:13 Personal Postpartum Experiences and Insights06:41 Challenges and Solutions in Postpartum Care13:38 Building Community and Support Systems25:47 Postpartum Navigator Program44:31 Final Thoughts and Resources46:26 Closing Remarks and Workshop InvitationResources from the EpisodeBuild Your Nest: A Postpartum Planning Workbook - Kestrel GatesLe Leche League - Breastfeeding Support NetworkPostpartum Support InternationalThe Build Your Nest Facilitators KitWhere to Find Kestrel GatesWebsite | Workbook | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterAccess my Better Birth Blueprint Workshop. This workshop will give you five tips on how you can have a safer more comfortable birth! As a bonus you will get a FREE downloadable workbook to accompany your workshop. Access your ⁠⁠⁠FREE Workshop⁠⁠⁠!Until Next time my Birth Rebel crew!⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠Discount Codes⁠⁠⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: FRUITOFTHEWOMB for 20% off a one-time purchase OR the first (3) months of the (1) month subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course⁠⁠⁠⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠⁠⁠⁠ • • Use Code: Wombbirth15 for 15% off
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    48 mins
  • Tips & Techniques for Avoiding Tearing During Childbirth - 67

    Tips & Techniques for Avoiding Tearing During Childbirth - 67
    Feb 17 2025

    In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, host Angel delves into one of the top concerns among expectant mothers—how to avoid tearing during childbirth. Angel provides various practical tips and methods such as avoiding pushing on your back, using breath techniques, warming the perineum with compresses, and employing 'horse lips' during the 'ring of fire.' She also emphasizes the importance of pelvic floor health, recommending consulting a pelvic floor therapist. Additionally, Angel discusses postpartum healing methods, including the use of Manuka honey, the 555 resting approach, and the benefits of warm, soft foods. The episode concludes with valuable resources and techniques to make childbirth and recovery smoother for new mothers.


    00:00 Introduction to the Birth Rebel Podcast

    00:06 Understanding the Risks of Tearing

    00:39 Avoiding Pushing on Your Back

    01:36 Breathing Techniques for Pushing

    03:24 Using Warm Compresses and Horse Lips

    05:51 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Therapy

    08:55 Healing Tips for Tearing

    10:46 Postpartum Recovery and Nutrition

    13:55 Conclusion and Final Tips


    Resources from the Episode

    Find a Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator Near You

    Application of Honey to Reduce Perineal Laceration Pain Study

    Stanford Health - How to Improve your Pelvic Health


    Access my Better Birth Blueprint Workshop. This workshop will give you five tips on how you can have a safer more comfortable birth! As a bonus you will get a FREE downloadable workbook to accompany your workshop. Access your⁠⁠⁠FREE Workshop⁠⁠⁠!


    Until Next time my Birth Rebel crew!

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    Discount Codes

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: FRUITOFTHEWOMB for 20% off a one-time purchase OR the first (3) months of the (1) month subscription

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Use Code: FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • • Use Code: Wombbirth15 for 15% off
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    16 mins
  • Making Informed Choices with Henci Goer - 66

    Making Informed Choices with Henci Goer - 66
    Feb 10 2025
    In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes special guest Henci Goer, a pioneering advocate in the birth world. Henci shares insights from her personal experiences with childbirth and her journey from negative birth experiences to becoming a renowned birth advocate. She discusses the importance of informed decision-making, advocating for yourself during childbirth, and the significance of supportive birth teams, including doulas. Henci also delves into strategies for dealing with medical interventions and offers advice on how to handle unexpected changes during labor. The conversation highlights the value of having intentions rather than inflexible goals for childbirth, and the essential role of kindness, respect, and agency in a positive birth experience. The episode concludes with a discussion of Henci’s upcoming book on labor induction, providing practical tips for navigating this common intervention.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:40 Personal Birth Experiences03:54 Transition to Advocacy07:10 Becoming a Lamaze Teacher and Doula08:15 Challenges in Birth Education14:27 Hospital Interventions Explained22:52 Choosing Your Birth Team31:02 Navigating Medical Pressure During Birth33:47 The Importance of Intentions Over Goals36:20 Adapting Birth Plans and Managing Expectations41:58 Post-Birth Reflections and Emotional Processing44:47 Preparing for Advocacy and Informed Choices50:07 Exploring Research and Critical Application55:37 Final Thoughts and ResourcesResources from the EpisodeImmaculate Deception: A New Look at Women & Childbirth in America - Suzanne ArmsImmaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic, and Birth - Suzanne ArmsLabor Pain - What’s Your Best Strategy? - Henci GoerThe second book in Henci's Take Charge of Your Birth series, Labor Induction: Why, When, and How? is due out this Spring!Henci Goer Blog Post - How to Prevent Being Talked into an Avoidable Induction or CesareanHenci Goer Blog PagePregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide - Penny Simkin Transformed by Birth - Britta BushnellEvidence Based Birth WebsiteThe Birth Partner 5th Edition by Penny SimkinPlus Size Pregnancy: What the Evidence Really Says About High BMI & Birth by Dr. Sara WickhamWhere to Find Henci GoerWebsite |Blog |Facebook |Instagram |Email |Labor Pain BookAccess my Better Birth Blueprint Workshop. This workshop will give you five tips on how you can have a safer more comfortable birth! As a bonus you will get a FREE downloadable workbook to accompany your workshop. Access your⁠⁠⁠FREE Workshop⁠⁠⁠!Until Next time my Birth Rebel crew!⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠Discount Codes⁠⁠⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: FRUITOFTHEWOMB for 20% off a one-time purchase OR the first (3) months of the (1) month subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course⁠⁠⁠⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Use Code: Wombbirth15 for 15% off
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    1 hr and 1 min

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