The Mindful Womb Podcast
The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
38: Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions in Labor: Optimizing the Physiologic Birth Process (PART 2)
The best way to avoid unnecessary interventions in labor is to optimize the conditions for physiologic birth to progress.
How do we do that? In this episode, we are covering the 5 key practices that …
37: Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions in Labor: Being Mindful of Your Choices (PART 1)
Today we are talking about how to avoid unnecessary interventions in labor. We'll learn some common interventions, shedding light on their impact, risks, and alternatives.
Why should we question rout…
36. Is Cloth Diapering Right for Me? Your Guide to Mindful Diapering Practices - with Krystal Keller
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Krystal Keller (she/her), founder of Kinder Cloth Diaper Co. Krystal shares a lot of information about her journey as a mother of two and…
35: The Birth Binary: Avoid This Mindset Trap That Can Sabotage Your Birth Experience
Today we are talking about a mindset that can lead to a traumatic birth experience and the keys to avoiding this mindset trap. And we talk about the key mindset shift that will change your perspectiv…
34: The Ultimate Midwifery Q&A: All Your Questions ANSWERED- with Kiara Fair, CNM
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Kiara Fair, an Certified Nurse Midwife who specializes in homebirth. Kiara brings an amazing perspective with her expereince as a labor a…
33: My Body My Choice: How to Navigate Informed Consent for a Better Birth Experience
A key component to having an empowering birth experience is advocacy. Your voice should be at the center of your care ALWAYS. And advocating for what you want really matters. Unfortunately, the medic…
32: Understanding Your Rights and Preventing Birth Challenges with Birth Law Expert Gina Mundy
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Gina Mundy, an attorney who specializes in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during lab…
31: How do I Know I Am In Labor? Signs Your Body is Getting Ready for Labor in Late Pregnancy
Wondering what changes your body will experience in late pregnancy? Or what signs to look out for that mean your body is actually in labor?
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Signs your bod…
30: Transforming Fury into Power: Strategies for Women and Queer Folks to Cope with & Channel Rage - with Bianca Sprague
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Bianca Sprague, founder of Bebo Mia, a dedicated educator, author, activist, and doula. We unpack the ways women and queer folks have bee…
29: How to Stop People Pleasing So You Can Have an Empowering Birth Experience
Have you ever said yes to something when you really wanted to say no? Or just sat and stayed quiet when someone said something that you knew was incorrect but you just felt like it wasn’t worth the c…
28: How to Push Without Tearing, A Mindful Approach to Pelvic Floor Wellness - with Dr. Jennifer Vohra
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Vohra, a certified doctor of physical therapy with advanced training and certification in pelvic floor rehabilitation and ob…
27: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a Natural Birth
As you prepare for the arrival of your little one, it's essential to have everything you need packed and ready to go for your place of birth. In this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are talki…
26: The Birth Revolution: Radical Responsibility and Personal Agency - with Nathan Riley MD (Holistic OBGYN)
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Nathan Riley MD (Holistic OBGYN). Together, we uncovered layers of spirituality, personal empowerment, radical responsibility, and the cr…
25: Finding Belonging, Sense of Self, and Boundaries in Pregnancy and Parenthood - With Mariel Novas and Arlene Sanchez
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Mariel Novas and Arlene Sanchez, two sisters and new moms who share wisdom from their unique journeys to parenthood.
In this episode, we d…
24: Enhancing Our Mind Body Connection with Prenatal Massage and Hypnosis - with Ana Munoz
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Ana Munoz a massage therapist, hypnotherapist, doula, and childbirth educator.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- The mind-body…
23: How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are going to talk about how to sleep and how to sleep BETTER during pregnancy.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- What positions are best to sl…
22: How to Improve Your Birth Experience and Recovery by Taking Care of Your Pelvic Floor - with Dr. Brandie Freeman
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Brandie Freeman the number one pelvic floor therapist in the Metro Atlanta Area. With Dr. Brandie, we explore the importance of pelvi…
21: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Birth Plan and What to Do Instead
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we explore the importance of creating a birth plan and how to make an effective one!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- What is a birth plan
- Why cr…
20: How to Prepare for A Supported Postpartum - with Kristin O’Dell
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we explore the profound journey of childbirth, the complexities of birth trauma, and the crucial postpartum period with Kristen O'Dell, a Family Nurse Pra…
19: Setting Healthy Boundaries During Pregnancy and Parenthood
Today we're diving into a topic that resonates with many of you—setting boundaries during pregnancy. You know, that strange phenomenon where suddenly everyone's got an opinion on your belly, your bir…