Grace in the Growth
Grace in the Growth
Podcast Description
Grace in the Growth is all about sharing powerful, real, and raw birth testimonies — the kind that leave women feeling empowered, informed, and transformed.
Our mission is to seek out women who need to tell their story and be SEEN.
We will be diving into birth stories with REAL women. We will be discussing medicalized births, free births, unassisted births, unnecessary interventions, the cascade of concerns that can come with interrupted labor, and much more
Your story matters — and someone out there needs to hear it.
Let’s take back birth, one testimony at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to childbirth, with episodes discussing a wide array of topics including birth trauma, medicalized births, unnecessary interventions, and personal birth stories. For example, Episode #2 dives into the impact of birth trauma on future generations and the importance of education, while Episode #1 emphasizes the need for healing and informed consent in various birth experiences.
Grace in the Growth is all about sharing powerful, real, and raw birth testimonies — the kind that leave women feeling empowered, informed, and transformed.
Our mission is to seek out women who need to tell their story and be SEEN.
We will be diving into birth stories with REAL women. We will be discussing medicalized births, free births, unassisted births, unnecessary interventions, the cascade of concerns that can come with interrupted labor, and much more
Your story matters — and someone out there needs to hear it.
Let’s take back birth, one testimony at a time.
In this episode of Grace in the Growth, hosts Beth and Micaela delve into the complex topic of birth trauma, exploring its definitions, generational impacts, and the importance of sharing personal stories. They discuss how trauma can be passed down through generations, the role of language in shaping birth experiences, and the influence of medical practices on women's perceptions of childbirth. The conversation also touches on the spiritual aspects of healing, the need for accountability in birth choices, and the dangers associated with interventions like Pitocin. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of education and open dialogue in reforming birth culture and supporting women in their healing journeys. In this conversation, Beth and Micaela discuss the complexities and risks associated with childbirth, particularly focusing on the use of Pitocin and the concept of birth trauma. They explore the lack of informed consent in hospital settings, the cascade of interventions that can occur during labor, and the importance of support systems like doulas. The discussion emphasizes the need for open conversations about birth experiences and the impact of pharmaceuticals on maternal and neonatal health. They also highlight the emotional and psychological effects of birth trauma and the necessity for healing and understanding in the postpartum period.
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