Why an OB/GYN Chose to Have a Homebirth, with Dr. Amali Lokugamage
Birthful
11/08/23
•27m
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OB/GYN and medical educator Dr. Amali Lokugamage talks with Adriana about how being pregnant propelled a paradigm shift in her ideas about birth, leading her to give birth at home. A champion of human rights in childbirth, she shares why birth recommendations have become so hospital-centric, and why it would benefit us all to embrace more family-centered, integrated, and collaborative models of care.
If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect Your Energy (And Why This Is Important!), and this interview on Why Your Team Isn’t Complete Without a Doula.
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You can learn more about Dr. Amali on Twitter @docamali. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com.
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•40m
Robina Khalid of Small Things Grow Midwifery explains what it takes to truly consider a homebirth, and shares with Adriana how to prepare for a successful experience.
If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on homebirth reimbursement, and this interview about the purpose of pain in childbirth.
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You can learn more about Robina @smallthingsgrowhomebirth. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com.
You can also download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.
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Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.
If you liked this episode, listen to this episode also with Lily on Gestational Diabetes, and this interview on the evidence of eating during labor.
You can learn more about Lily @lilynicholsrdn on Instagram. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast or email us at podcast@Birthful.com.
If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.
Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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