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My Favourite Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Podcasts
One of the questions I am frequently asked by clients is where they can find trustworthy information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
While podcasts should never replace individualized medical care, they can be a wonderful way to learn, hear real birth stories, and explore evidence-based information during pregnancy and early parenting.
Below are some of my favourite podcasts that I often recommend to families and fellow birth professionals.
Pregnancy & Birth Education
Evidence Based Birth®
One of the most trusted evidence-based resources available for families and birth professionals.
Website: Evidence Based Birth
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvidenceBasedBirth
The Great Birth Rebellion
Hosted by Australian midwives Dr. Melanie Jackson, this podcast explores the evidence behind common maternity care practices and helps families make informed decisions.
Website: https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion
YouTube: The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
Down to Birth
A thoughtful podcast focused on evidence-based birth education, informed consent, birth planning, postpartum recovery, and parenting.
Website: https://www.downtobirthshow.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@downtobirthshow
Birthful
Interviews covering pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood.
Website: https://birthful.com/podcastinfo/#
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@birthful
Birthing Instincts
Hosted by OB-GYN Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young, this podcast explores physiological birth, informed decision-making, and maternity care.
Website: https://www.birthinginstincts.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@birthinginstinctspodcast
Birth With Power
Hosted by Dr. Nicole Rankins, an OB-GYN with over 20 years of experience, this podcast covers pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum topics.
Website: https://birthwithpowermd.com/podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNicoleRankins/podcasts
Midwifery & Physiological Birth
Midwives' Cauldron
A podcast about midwifery, physiological birth, breastfeeding, women's health, and maternity care.
Website: https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/
YouTube: The Midwives' Cauldron YouTube
Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding
The Milk Minute
Hosted by lactation professionals, this podcast offers practical and evidence-based breastfeeding education.
Website: https://www.milkminutepodcast.com/
Episode Archive: https://milkminutepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Home Birth
Happy Homebirth
Stories, education, and encouragement for families considering or planning a home birth.
Website: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happyhomebirth
Doing It At Home
One of the most popular home birth podcasts, featuring real birth stories and interviews with experienced birth professionals.
Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/
YouTube: Doing It At Home YouTube