In this episode of The Midwives Podcast, Margie sits down with her client to share the beautiful, empowering story of baby Foster’s birth. From early pregnancy beliefs to choosing an out-of-hospital birth, she walks us through how social media, mindset work, and deep trust in her body shaped her decision to pursue an unmedicated water birth.

She recounts the surprising start of labor, the steady build of intensity, and the grounding routines—breathing, darkness, movement, and support—that carried her through. With honesty and warmth, she describes back labor, her water breaking on the “dilation station,” the calm focus of the birth tub, and the powerful moment Foster was placed on her chest.

The episode also explores the realities of postpartum feeding challenges, including discovering her baby had multiple oral ties, navigating latch difficulties, and finding the right specialists for support.

This is a story of intuition, surrender, preparation, and the deep transformation of becoming a mother—an inspiring listen for anyone curious about physiological birth or the power of trusting your body.

In this episode of The Midwives Podcast, Margie and Amy sit down with Cassie, a mother of three, as she shares the powerful, redemptive story of her third birth—her first out-of-hospital, water birth at the birth center.

Cassie reflects on her previous hospital births, describing how bright lights, rushed providers, and impersonal care left her anxious and disconnected. After a particularly difficult second birth with an OB, she knew she wanted something different for her next baby: dim lights, water, trust, and calm.

She walks listeners through her unexpectedly fast labor, the hilarious pizza-induced denial that she was actually in labor, and the dramatic four-minute drive to the birth center. Once she arrived, everything shifted. Supported, grounded, and guided by her midwife’s confidence, Cassie stepped into the tub—and into the birth she had always hoped for. She describes touching her baby’s head for the first time, her husband catching their son in the water, and the overwhelming sense of triumph: her personal “Ironman moment.”

Cassie also discusses her breastfeeding journey, the supportive postpartum care she received, and the deep trust she built with her midwifery team and students. She shares what she wishes other parents knew about choosing a birthplace: trust your body, ask questions, and pick a provider who makes you feel safe.

This heartfelt episode highlights the transformative power of compassionate midwifery care, the importance of feeling seen and supported, and the beauty of reclaiming birth on your own terms.

In this episode, Courtney, a doula and childbirth educator, shares her intense and unexpected birth story. Despite planning for an unmedicated birth, things took a dramatic turn when she experienced severe pain during pushing and was rushed into an emergency C-section due to a placental abruption. She talks about her experience using nitrous oxide for pain relief, how her baby’s heart rate dropped during labor, and how the cord wrapped around her baby's body, causing complications. Courtney also discusses how her knowledge as a doula helped her stay calm during the crisis and how having a solid birth plan and strong support system made a huge difference. She reflects on the importance of education, community, and being mentally prepared for the unexpected. This episode is a raw and honest look at how birth can be unpredictable and how being informed can help parents navigate even the most challenging moments.