58 - Sophia's Home Birth Story as a First Time Mom and Doula
Sohpia has been a nurse and doula for 5 years. Even though she had a lot of knowledge, she still had her own set of anxieties and fears to face in her pregnancy and birth. She and her husband decided to have a homebirth, and she loved that she chose that. Connect with Sophia on Instagram: @sunsetbirthHire Sohpia as your doula or to teach your birth classes in Spokane + Coeur d’Alene: Her websiteTake a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth!Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDEGet access to the beautiful guidebook of information all pregnant women need but may not have access to: $17 EBOOKJoin my online birth classes!: Birth Tide Academy👋🏼 👋🏼 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Karissa, a Christian doula in Lebanon, PA, and I bring faith and birth education together to help pregnant women see their true potential!! If you are pregnant, first of all congratulations!!! Find me on Instagram @thebirthtide and DM me to let me know you are here!❤️❤️❤️
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57 - Getting Your Husband on Board with Home Birth + Chat About Transfers
Do you feel called to a home birth but your husband isn’t quite on board? You’re not alone. As a doula, I see this tension often—moms who long for the peace and intimacy of birthing at home, but dads who feel nervous, protective, or unsure.📚 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Why Not Home? (Documentary) The Business of Being Born (Documentary)Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin (Book)Book a consult (virtual or in-person) with a doula to get your questions answered.Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth!Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDEGet access to the beautiful guidebook of information all pregnant women need but may not have access to: $17 EBOOKJoin my online birth classes!: Birth Tide Academy👋🏼 👋🏼 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Karissa, a Christian doula in Lebanon, PA, and I bring faith and birth education together to help pregnant women see their true potential!! If you are pregnant, first of all congratulations!!! Find me on Instagram @thebirthtide and DM me to let me know you are here!❤️❤️❤️
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56 - Birth STATS so far this year & a bit on HOMEBIRTH!!
I'm been a bit MIA for a few weeks, but I'm backkkk! I really prioriize my in-person doula clients first, and so when that is busy, the podcast goes to the back burner. So I thought I'd bring you inside by recaping my 18 births so far this 2025!I've also been chatting about homebirth a lot on the gram and so I thought I'd share with you WHY and dive deeper into that!Take a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth!Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDEGet access to the beautiful guidebook of information all pregnant women need but may not have access to: $17 EBOOKJoin my online birth classes!: Birth Tide Academy👋🏼 👋🏼 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Karissa, a Christian doula in Lebanon, PA, and I bring faith and birth education together to help pregnant women see their true potential!! If you are pregnant, first of all congratulations!!! Find me on Instagram @thebirthtide and DM me to let me know you are here!❤️❤️❤️
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shannon, The Hart Doula, to unpack her powerful testimony of walking through three shoulder dystocia births—all unmedicated and out of the hospital.➡️ Her first birth happened at a birth center, after she recovered from a month-long hospitalization with COVID pneumonia. Her second and third were both home births, with her final baby weighing in at 10.5 pounds. And in every single one, she experienced God’s presence, protection, and peace, even in the face of unexpected challenges.Whether you’re a birth nerd, a doula, or a mom preparing for your own delivery, this episode will strengthen your trust in your body, in birth, and in the God who designed both. Shoulder dystocia is often talked about with a lot of fear, but understanding it and having a peaceful, knowledgable team to support you is key when it comes to avoiding trauma even in hard, unexpected things.Connect with Shannon:Instagram: @thehartdoula.ministryWebsite: https://msha.ke/thehartdoulaTake a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth!Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDEGet access to the beautiful guidebook of information all pregnant women need but may not have access to: $17 EBOOKJoin my online birth classes!: Birth Tide Academy👋🏼 👋🏼 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Karissa, a Christian doula in Lebanon, PA, and I bring faith and birth education together to help pregnant women see their true potential!! If you are pregnant, first of all congratulations!!! Find me on Instagram @thebirthtide and DM me to let me know you are here!❤️❤️❤️
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54 -Birth & Bonding: How Attachment Starts at Birth and Early Weeks (feat Holli)
In this episode, we’re joined by a seasoned doula of 20 years who shares her powerful personal journey through three out-of-hospital births—one at a birth center and two at home. With a background in child attachment, Holli approached birth with deep intentionality, especially when it came to how her babies were touched, handled, and nurtured in those sacred first moments and monthsWhat You’ll Hear:How a background in child attachment influenced her birth choicesHow being a doula shaped her own birth preparationThe importance of touch, presence, and emotional safety for babies at birthEncouragement for moms and dads in helping them bond with their baby no matter what type of birth you hadTake a step TODAY toward your natural, faith-filled birth!Grab my FREE guide for navigating your first trimester: FREE GUIDEGet access to the beautiful guidebook of information all pregnant women need but may not have access to: $17 EBOOKJoin my online birth classes!: Birth Tide Academy👋🏼 👋🏼 👋🏼 Hey, I’m Karissa, a Christian doula in Lebanon, PA, and I bring faith and birth education together to help pregnant women see their true potential!! If you are pregnant, first of all congratulations!!! Find me on Instagram @thebirthtide and DM me to let me know you are here!❤️❤️❤️
About Birth Tide Podcast—Faith Filled Conversations on Natural Pregnancy & Birth
As a birth doula with a passion for faith-filled, natural birth, I’m here to help you prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for a birth that is empowering and deeply connected to God's design.On this podcast, we dive into topics that matter most to women preparing for pregnancy and birth—from overcoming fear to embracing your intuition. You’ll hear uplifting birth stories, faith-based encouragement, and practical tips to guide you every step of the way.By the end of each episode, you’ll feel more confident, peaceful, and ready to embrace your birth journey with faith, trust, and surrender.
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