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Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega

Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega

De: Diane Ortega of Willow Birth Center
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Welcome to The Midwife Life—part podcast, part revolution that empowers and educates women on all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and careers in healthcare. Whether it's understanding the options available to you, advocating for yourself in a health care setting, or simply knowing that you're not alone, I want you to leave each episode feeling stronger and more equipped.2025 Crianza y Familias Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria Relaciones
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  • BONUS REPLAY: Listener Q&A with Midwife Diane Ortega

    BONUS REPLAY: Listener Q&A with Midwife Diane Ortega
    Dec 15 2025
    In this special Q&A episode, I’m answering YOUR biggest questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum mental health, and how to build a strong support system—even if you’re not a mom! We’ll cover misconceptions about midwifery, how to prepare for birth, recognizing postpartum depression, and the power of sisterhood. If you have a question for a future episode, send it my way on Instagram (@@⁠the.midwife.life.co⁠) or via email (⁠Hello@themidwifelife.co⁠). ✨ Topics Covered: ✔️ The biggest misconceptions about midwifery care ✔️ How to decide if a birth center is right for you ✔️ Preparing for an unmedicated birth ✔️ Recognizing the difference between baby blues & postpartum depression ✔️ How partners can offer better support during pregnancy & postpartum ✔️ How to cultivate strong female friendships & community 📖 Resources Mentioned: Midwifery Care & Birth Outcomes – Sandall J, et al. The Lancet, 2016 Birth Centers & C-section Rates – Stapleton SR, et al. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 2013 Continuous Labor Support & Doulas – Bohren MA, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev., 2017 Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Screening – Wisner KL, et al. JAMA Psychiatry, 2013 The Science of Female Friendships – Taylor SE, et al. Psychological Review, 2000 📝 Additional Support & Links: Postpartum Support International: ⁠www.postpartum.net⁠ (Call or text "HELP" to 800-944-4773) Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Screening Tool: ⁠https://perinatology.com/calculators/Edinburgh%20Depression%20Scale.htm⁠ Find a Birth Center Near You: ⁠www.birthcenters.org⁠ 💌 Want More? 👉 Submit Your Questions: DM me on Instagram @themidwifelife or email hello@themidwifelife.co 👉 Sign Up for My Upcoming Workshop: Midwifing Your Life—an immersive experience designed to help women live with more intention, balance, and empowerment. Sign up for details ⁠here⁠! 🎧 Share This Episode! If you loved this episode, please take a moment to leave a review—it helps other women find this podcast! And don’t forget to share this episode with a friend who needs it. 💜 📢 Tag me on Instagram @themidwifelife when you’re listening! I love seeing your takeaways and connecting with you. Until next time, trust your body, trust your intuition, and keep midwifing your life! ✨
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  • 45: Postpartum Is Not a Phase — It’s a Transformation: A Conversation with Samantha Davis of NuHealth Placenta

    45: Postpartum Is Not a Phase — It’s a Transformation: A Conversation with Samantha Davis of NuHealth Placenta
    Dec 8 2025
    Today on The Midwife Life, we’re diving into a topic so many mothers wish someone had prepared them for: what really happens after birth—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. My guest, Samantha Davis, CEO of NuHealth Placenta, is redefining what postpartum support looks and feels like. Through placenta encapsulation and holistic recovery education, Samantha helps mothers restore balance, energy, and peace of mind during one of the most tender, transformative seasons of their lives. This episode is a grounding reminder: Postpartum is not something you “push through.” It’s a coming home to yourself. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, a seasoned mother, or someone who supports women, this conversation offers truth, permission, and powerful tools for honoring the fourth trimester. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: Samantha’s origin story: How her own postpartum experiences sparked a mission to normalize honest conversations about recovery, identity shifts, and healing. The truth about early postpartum: Why slowing down, receiving support, and caring for yourself are essential—not optional. Placenta encapsulation 101: What it is, how it works, and why thousands of women choose this ancient practice for hormone balance, energy, and emotional wellbeing. Bridging holistic + modern motherhood: How to tune into your body, advocate for your needs, and navigate postpartum with more confidence and connection. Rediscovering yourself after birth: Why postpartum isn’t an ending, but the beginning of a profound personal transformation. ABOUT SAMANTHA DAVIS Samantha is the founder and CEO of NuHealth Placenta, a company dedicated to supporting mothers through placenta encapsulation and holistic postpartum education. Her mission is simple and powerful: Help mothers feel seen, supported, and proud of how they care for themselves. You can find her at: Website → NuHealthPlacenta.com Instagram → @nuhealth_placentaencapsulation Samantha is also offering The Midwife Life listeners an exclusive free upgraded package + umbilical cord keepsake. CONNECT WITH DIANE Website → TheMidwifeLife.co Instagram → @the.midwife.life.co If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, tag us on IG, or leave a review. It helps this movement reach more women who are ready to reclaim their power, their wellbeing, and their rebirth.
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    49 m
  • 44: Rebirth — The Missing Phase

    44: Rebirth — The Missing Phase
    Dec 1 2025
    What if this isn’t burnout? What if it’s rebirth? This episode reframes exhaustion, confusion, and emotional unraveling not as failure, but as a necessary initiation into becoming. Diane unpacks: Why women feel dismantled during identity transitions How this phase mirrors postpartum, wintering, and cocooning The difference between burnout and sacred shedding What happens when we stop resisting the pause How rebirth creates clarity, depth, and inner authority This episode is for you if: You feel disconnected from who you used to be You’re craving slowness but feel guilty You sense a quiet becoming within You know something is shifting but can’t name it yet Reflection Questions: What is being released in this season? What part of me is asking for rest? What would it feel like to trust this pause? Stay close for the next episode as we explore the wisdom of stillness and the power of honoring the in-between. ✨ Continue your Rebirth inside The Rebirth Journey A sacred 12-week experience for women ready to honor their becoming and rise with intention. Learn more → Your Rebirth Begins Here ✨ Join the Rebirth Circle Midwifing the Moment- a soulful email space for women in transition, reflection, and rebirth. Receive sacred reflections, audio notes, and first invitations into The Rebirth Journey. Join here → Stay Updated
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