<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Nina Phelan, an experienced doula and hypnobirth practitioner. They discuss the power of hypnobirthing techniques, and the importance of supporting birthing people in feeling grounded and comfortable. They also discuss some of the challenges and rewards on their birthwork journeys. We hope you enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.&lt;/p&gt;
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On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with Nina Phelan, an experienced doula and hypnobirth practitioner. They discuss the power of hypnobirthing techniques, and the importance of supporting birthing people in feeling grounded and comfortable. They also discuss some of the challenges and rewards on their birthwork journeys. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

Birth Work, Hypnobirthing and All the Intricacies

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, Mamatoosa chats with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, doula trainer, author, and director of &lt;em&gt;Orgasmic Birth. &lt;/em&gt;They talk about pleasure in childbirth and how to make delivery more grounding, safe, and fulfilling. They also discuss the obstacles surrounding pleasure in birth and the challenges women face in both hospitals and at-home settings. Plus, Debra drops some news about the brand new Fin PleasureVibe vibrator, specifically designed for pregnancy and birth. We hope you enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out In The Cut Podcast here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;http://inthecutla.org/podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get the new Fin PleasureVibe below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://tinyurl.com/49psvazv&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Orgasmic Birth:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.&lt;/p&gt;
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On this episode, Mamatoosa chats with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, doula trainer, author, and director of Orgasmic Birth. They talk about pleasure in childbirth and how to make delivery more grounding, safe, and fulfilling. They also discuss the obstacles surrounding pleasure in birth and the challenges women face in both hospitals and at-home settings. Plus, Debra drops some news about the brand new Fin PleasureVibe vibrator, specifically designed for pregnancy and birth. We hope you enjoy! Check out In The Cut Podcast here:http://inthecutla.org/podcast Get the new Fin PleasureVibe below:https://tinyurl.com/49psvazv Orgasmic Birth:https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

Childbirth and Orgasm: Can They Coexist?

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim to talk about food, health, and what we're really hungry for. They discuss the pros and cons of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and how to improve out relationships with our bodies. Most importantly, they acknowledge the importance of destigmatizing issues around food, weight, and health. We hope you enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Adrienne's Website: &lt;a href="https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Adrienne's book: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/2vrywhsf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://tinyurl.com/2vrywhsf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Adrienne's Podcast: &lt;a href="https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Adrienne's TED Talk: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpeEOeEZVg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpeEOeEZVg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.&lt;/p&gt;
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This week, Mamatoosa sat down with Dr. Adrienne Youdim to talk about food, health, and what we're really hungry for. They discuss the pros and cons of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and how to improve out relationships with our bodies. Most importantly, they acknowledge the importance of destigmatizing issues around food, weight, and health. We hope you enjoy! Dr. Adrienne's Website: <a href="https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/</a>Dr. Adrienne's book: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2vrywhsf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/2vrywhsf</a>Dr. Adrienne's Podcast: <a href="https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast</a>Dr. Adrienne's TED Talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpeEOeEZVg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpeEOeEZVg</a> Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

What Are You Really Hungry For?

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with her friend and colleague, Doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist Lori Silver. They talk about screening, diagnostics, and the power of collaborative care. We hope you enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.&lt;/p&gt;
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On this episode, Mamatoosa sits down with her friend and colleague, Doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist Lori Silver. They talk about screening, diagnostics, and the power of collaborative care. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork. If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Screening, Testing & Collaboration

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, Atoosa sits down with birthworker and doula Natalie Arambula to talk about deliveries, new life, and losing loved ones. Through their shared experiences they also explore themes of justice and forgiveness. We hope you enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.&lt;/p&gt;
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This week, Atoosa sits down with birthworker and doula Natalie Arambula to talk about deliveries, new life, and losing loved ones. Through their shared experiences they also explore themes of justice and forgiveness. We hope you enjoy! Join us every Tuesday morning to hear conversations about womanhood, motherhood, and birthwork.If you liked this episode of the Mamatoosa podcast, please consider subscribing or leaving us a review.

Finding Commonality Instead of Separation and Distance

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show about birthwork, parenting, and women’s stories of resilience. Every Tuesday, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mothers, midwives, doctors, and doulas to talk about everything from delivering babies to healthcare challenges in the US. It’s honest and raw, but it always leaves you feeling hopeful. Check it out wherever you listen.

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