In this episode we talk about what birth trauma is, how institutional trauma work, and why we should be taking obstetric violence seriously. We deal with some tough stuff and ask what to do when the problem is both legal and social. Let's go!

In this episode we talk about reproductive justice, birth advocacy, and why legal rights aren't enough. I recommend Sabia Wade's book Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us All Free, talk about histories of ...

In this episode we talk about medical racism, health equity, and some of the systemic issues that shape the US maternal mortality crisis. We talk about some uncomfortable stuff, but it's good medicine! Let's go. 

This week we take a look at the different cultures in hospital and home birth, and talk a bit about birth centers. We also hear Veronica's story: a nurse who didn't want to give birth at her own hospital because the head OBGYN pressed women int...

In this episode we talk about how OBGYNs developed in the US and why that's very different than the rest of the world. We touch on the Flexner Report, which reshaped medical care in the US, get some stats on the maternal mortality crisis here, ...

Major announcement in here: the University of Kansas is readying a book contract for Birthzillas and Madwives! So, stay tuned for more information. In the rest of today's episode we talk about bodily autonomy and consider who has the l...

In this episode we talk about the importance of stories, how often women's health complaints are dismissed for no reason, testimonial justice, and medical trust. And bonus: I share my birth story and talk about why putting the social back in so...

In this episode we introduce Birthzillas, talk about the importance of sharing birth stories, and answer your questions about the politics of childbirth.