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Game Day: Births Not Balls with Micah Burgess

  • Becoming and Being a Doula: A Day In The Life

    30 MAR 2022 · Curious about what’s it like to be a doula beyond the birthing room? Maybe you’re considering a career as a doula? Or maybe you want a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a doula? In this episode, Micah shares how it all got started for her.
    15m 39s
  • Curveball! Now What?

    23 MAR 2022 · Most of the time, you and your partner prepare for the birth you want to have. What happens when things change and you get thrown a curveball? Or two? Or three? Is your peace gone? Does your hope die for that positive birth experience? Join Micah and her guests, Lauren & Jonathon Olivarez, as they dive into the birth of their firstborn. Listen to the process and the perspective as things shifted throughout their journey. This episode brings education, wisdom, and hope.
    27m 27s
  • Lets Get Real About C-Sections

    16 MAR 2022 · There should be NO shame, NO judgement and NO stereotypes when it comes to having a Cesarean delivery. In this episode, Micah brings awareness, hope and honesty about this topic. If you or someone you know has had a C-section, is going to have a C-section or wants to hear more about C-sections, then this is absolutely worth your time.
    31m 23s
  • What’s Up Doc: Chatting with Dr. Manning

    9 MAR 2022 · Celebrating Women’s History Month this March and International Women’s Day, March 8, Micah has a true Wacoan, Dr. Michelle Manning, OB/GYN, in the studio. This conversation covers Dr. Manning’s passion to collaborate with her patients, her own birth stories, and the announcement of her new clinic.
    36m 24s
  • What a Doula Knows: Contractions

    2 MAR 2022 · This is a question Micah gets asked often and in this episode, she hopes to explain it as best she can. While it’s impossible to FULLY paint the picture, this should be helpful for those inquiring about this elusive topic. If you’ve never had a baby before, try to picture and participate as much as you can throughout the episode.
    18m 25s
  • Your Breathing Matters

    23 FEB 2022 · Because staying calm and relaxed is “the name of the game” in childbirth, Micah takes a more in-depth look at proper breathing. Dani Harris, a certified yoga instructor, will be joining Micah and this conversation goes deep. What do you NOT know about breathing, stress, hormones and relaxation? Can’t emphasize the importance of this topic enough!
    36m 59s
  • What is a Homebirth?

    18 FEB 2022 · The truth is, there's not enough information out there about homebirth. Join Micah and her guest, Katelyn Fusco, of the Happy Homebirth Podcast, as they discuss this topic. It's important to know what you're options are in your local area so that you can make an informed decision for you and your baby.
    27m 27s
  • The Waco Girl Does Interview

    9 FEB 2022 · Micah gets the interview tables turned and talks with Hailey of Waco Girl Does and Know Waco.
    21m 35s
  • What a Doula Knows: Birth Plans

    2 FEB 2022 · As Micah continues in her series of answering questions about What a Doula Knows, her focus today is on creating a birth plan. “Your birth plan should be a reflection of your personality.” - The Humor in Birth, 2021. You don’t need to get too overwhelmed when it comes to what you want for your birth experience. You have rights and you get to decide what you think is best for you and your baby.
    19m 22s
  • What a Doula Knows: Whatcha Bringin?

    26 JAN 2022 · As a doula, Micah gets asked lots of questions about preparing for childbirth. “What should I bring to the hospital?”, is one of those questions. Using her book, The Humor In Birth, Micah shares from the chapter called “Whatcha bringin”.
    10m 5s

It’s time to see childbirth in a different light. Micah Burgess is the owner & founder of Waco Doula and has recently published a book called, The Humor in Birth;...

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It’s time to see childbirth in a different light. Micah Burgess is the owner & founder of Waco Doula and has recently published a book called, The Humor in Birth; Stories & Insights from a Doula. People are looking for light-hearted & enjoyable in their lives right now. This podcast will take something very sacred, monumental, and at times traumatic to a fun, delightful, and normal place. The generation that is having children is information hungry and they find it in YouTube channels, Instagram, and podcasts. Pregnant women are constantly researching so they can be more prepared for birth. This podcast will not only give them the knowledge they’re craving but will do it in a positive, humorous way from an expert in childbirth; a doula. Everybody wants to know what a doula knows. This unique spin on presenting childbirth makes it approachable, normal, and positive.
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