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Autonomous Birth: The Podcast

Black women go through a lot of STUFF, but birth is possibly one of the scariest. Our podcast shares black women's birthing stories; hopefully, this will be therapeutic for some and informative for the new moms coming along so they can have the best birthing experience for them. Please watch, learn and subscribe

Documentary Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
61 minutes
Episodes
20
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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407: Briana: Pushing Through,

407: Briana: Pushing Through, "Balancing" and Grace

Briana joins and opens up about her motherhood journey; from not feeling her contractions, to navigating the fear of losing herself, to pushing through the hard times and embracing single motherhood …

00:51:56  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
406: Jasmine: Delayed Bonding, Supportive Partner and Postpartum

406: Jasmine: Delayed Bonding, Supportive Partner and Postpartum

Jasmine, first time mother of a 1 year old, joins me to talk about her postpartum experience and share the raw, honest truth of what postpartum can look like for some.


Unveiledmama IG: Link

Postpartum …

00:54:05  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
405: Meshaunia: Irish Twins, Grandparents and Shaping Human Beings

405: Meshaunia: Irish Twins, Grandparents and Shaping Human Beings

Meshaunia joins us to share her very unexpected pregnancy and birthing experience with her second son. A mother of two, Meshaunia opens about the importance of a village, adjusting to two under two a…

00:57:03  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
404: Alexis: Support, Hacks and Ancestors

404: Alexis: Support, Hacks and Ancestors

Alexis bka Sexy Lexi joins us to share her motherhood journey. A mother of two girls, Alexis opens up about her pregnancies, raising two under two, and finding herself postpartum.


Black Mamas Meet Sig…

01:21:53  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
403: Halle: Fibroids, PPD and a Village

403: Halle: Fibroids, PPD and a Village

Halle joins us to share her motherhood journey. A mother of one, Halle opens up about her traumatic pregnancy, the importance of leaning on her village and experience with Postpartum Depression.


Foll…

01:10:59  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
402: Jayda: More than a Mom

402: Jayda: More than a Mom

In this episode, we’re joined by Jayda, a mother of four, who opens up about her motherhood journey with humor and honesty. We discuss not feeling like yourself postpartum, the impact children have o…

00:52:23  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
401: Rachel: Boundaries, Legacy and Black Women

401: Rachel: Boundaries, Legacy and Black Women

In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel, a mother of a two-year-old, who opens up about her motherhood journey with honesty and vulnerability. We talk about the importance of setting boundaries as a …

01:00:15  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Dominique: Good Nurses, Self-Care as a L&D Nurse, Leaving Work at Work.

Dominique: Good Nurses, Self-Care as a L&D Nurse, Leaving Work at Work.

Dominique joins us and takes behind the scenes of the labor and delivery ward. In this episode, we uncover the untold stories of the hospital environment, exploring the highs and lows of providing ca…

01:06:53  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Robin: Postpartum Relationships, Labor Denial and Others Opinions

Robin: Postpartum Relationships, Labor Denial and Others Opinions

On this episode, Robin joins us to discuss her journey into motherhood. Being an L&D nurse, Robin is very knowledgable about the birthing process and how your birthing team selection directly affects…

00:45:32  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
ShinDoula: Being your Authentic Self, Holding Space and Advocating for Yourself

ShinDoula: Being your Authentic Self, Holding Space and Advocating for Yourself

ShinDoula joins us to discuss her Doula journey, some of her best (and worst) experiences and giving our pregnant mommas some words of advice and encouragement.


ShinDoula's instagram: https://www.in…

00:54:17  |   Wed 22 Nov 2023
Dania: Seasons of Motherhood, Woes of Pumping and Importance of Community

Dania: Seasons of Motherhood, Woes of Pumping and Importance of Community

Dania joins us to discuss her motherhood journey. We talk about a number of things: loving motherhood, leaning on your village, postpartum anxiety, aka ALL THE THINGS. Truly a worthwhile listen.


Bl…

01:16:35  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Jamesia: Choice in Birth, Doctor Visits as a Black Woman and More

Jamesia: Choice in Birth, Doctor Visits as a Black Woman and More

Jamesia joins me to discuss her journey into motherhood. We discuss a plethora of topics: visiting the doctor as an unmarried (not single) black woman, making choices in birth, getting past family tr…
01:12:06  |   Sat 11 Nov 2023
Breanna: You Birthed Your Child

Breanna: You Birthed Your Child

Breanna joins us to discuss her journey into motherhood and the challenges of postpartum.


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Black women go through a lot of STUFF, but birth is possibly one of the scari…

01:13:02  |   Thu 04 May 2023
Victoria: Listen To Yourself, You Know What's Right for You

Victoria: Listen To Yourself, You Know What's Right for You

Victoria joins us to discuss her birthing experiences. If you haven't already, go back and listen to last week's episode where she shares her doula journey and some knowledge on how to achieve the bi…

01:23:10  |   Thu 27 Apr 2023
Victoria: Doula Talk

Victoria: Doula Talk

Victoria joined me to discuss her birthing experiences and doula knowledge/expertise. Be sure to support Victoria by following her on Instagram, visiting her site and purchasing her Pregnancy Journal

00:50:19  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
Bri: I Don't Do Pain

Bri: I Don't Do Pain

This week we are joined by Bri, another mother from the Black Mamas Meet group created by ShinDoula. Bri shares both of her birthing stories, one being medicated and the other au naturale.


Tell Your…

00:48:39  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
Mama Nem: Birth Across Generations

Mama Nem: Birth Across Generations

Come listen as I sit down with some of my favorite women and discuss their journeys into motherhood and how differently things looked for each of us. Autonomous Birth IG and YouTube Share your sto…
01:03:06  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
Olenthia: I Don’t Trust Em [Doctors], I Can’t

Olenthia: I Don’t Trust Em [Doctors], I Can’t

With her hilarious storytelling, Olenthia shares her journey into motherhood. DISCLAIMER: There are some points where Olenthia's audio and video are off. Share your story!! - https://forms.gle/1z…
01:02:02  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Annessa: I Do Walk Around Like Superwoman

Annessa: I Do Walk Around Like Superwoman

Annessa joins us to detail her raw and uncut journey into motherhood. Sit back and listen in on our conversation about pregnancy, birth and postpartum. DISCLAIMER: This was our first episode recorded…

00:58:34  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
Nija: I Didn't Know It [Birth Trauma] Was A Thing

Nija: I Didn't Know It [Birth Trauma] Was A Thing

We're back with a podcast! Join me as I tell you a bit about our transition into podcast world and my own birthing stories.

Autonomous Birth IG: @autonomous.birth

ShinDoula's IG: @mpenzitundaedoulaca…

00:52:39  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
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