Birth, Baby! | Empowering Families. Inspiring Birth Workers.

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Birth, Baby! | Empowering Families. Inspiring Birth Workers.

Welcome to Birth, Baby! Podcast, a trusted resource for growing families and the birth professionals who support them. Hosted by Ciarra Morgan, an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator, doula agency owner, and birth doula trainer based in Austin, Texas, Birth, Baby! offers practical guidance, expert perspectives, and evidence-backed information for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and life with a new baby.

Whether you’re expecting a baby, adjusting to life as a new parent, or supporting families through these transformative seasons, Birth, Baby! is here to provide education, encouragement, and conversations you can count on. Through candid conversations, expert interviews, personal stories, and approachable education, each episode is designed to help families feel informed, prepared, and confident as they navigate their unique journey. From prenatal care and birth planning to postpartum recovery, newborn care, feeding, relationships, and beyond, Birth, Baby! explores the questions families are really asking. It is also a valuable resource for doulas and other birth professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge, hear different perspectives, or find trusted episodes to share with clients as they prepare for birth and parenthood.

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01 September 2026

PCOS Was Renamed to PMOS: What the Name Change Means & How to Actually Feel Better | Birth, Baby! Ep. 207

For years, we've known this condition as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), but our understanding has evolved. Many experts now believe the name doesn't accurately describe what's happening in the body. That's why you'll increasingly hear the term PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome), reflecting that this condition affects far more than just the ovaries.In this episode, Dr. Sierra Dee, an...

25 August 2026

Rebuilding Intimacy After Baby: Postpartum Healing, Pelvic Floor Health, and Feeling Like Yourself Again | Birth, Baby! Ep.206

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than the six-week checkup.In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Jensine Chavez to discuss postpartum healing, pelvic floor health, painful sex after baby, body connection, and rebuilding intimacy after childbirth.We talk about the physical and emotional changes many women experience...

18 August 2026

From Unicorn Birth to Long, Tough Labor: Lessons in Expectation and Preparation | Birth, Baby! Ep.205

In this episode, Carly Pearson shares her deeply personal second birth story, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges she faced, from battling severe hyperemesis to navigating labor that was much longer than she anticipated. Her journey offers insight into the realities of pregnancy and birth, especially as an experienced doula and mother.In this episode:Carly discusses her pregnancy...

11 August 2026

Perimenopause Hormones Explained: Functional Testing & Nutrition Support for Women | Birth, Baby! Ep.204

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, yet many women are never taught what to expect. From anxiety and sleep struggles to weight changes, brain fog, fatigue, and mood swings, hormonal shifts during this stage can impact nearly every part of daily life.In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Amber Frauenholtz, a functional nutritionist, to discuss perimenopause hormones,...

04 August 2026

Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy: Causes, Relief, and When to Seek Help | Birth, Baby! Ep.203

Sharp pulling pains in the belly, groin, or hips during pregnancy can feel alarming, especially for first-time parents.In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Dr. Katherine Melot, owner of BirthCo chiropractic, to discuss round ligament pain during pregnancy, what causes it, how to relieve discomfort, and when pregnant women should seek additional medical...

28 July 2026

Understanding Gestational Diabetes: Key Facts Expectant Parents Should Know | Birth, Baby! Ep.202

In this episode, we explore gestational diabetes, its causes, testing methods, and management strategies. Our expert guest Lily Nichols shares evidence-based insights to help expectant mothers understand and navigate this common condition.Key Topics:What is gestational diabetes and how it differs from type 1 and type 2 diabetesCauses and risk factors of gestational diabetesTiming and methods of...

21 July 2026

Matrescence Explained: The Emotional, Mental & Identity Shifts of Motherhood | Birth, Baby! Ep.201

Motherhood changes everything…including the mother herself.In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with Chelsey Scaffidi, the author of The Mother Year, to discuss matrescence, the seasons of motherhood, and the profound identity shifts women experience when becoming mothers.As both a mother and attorney, she shares honest insight into the emotional, mental, and relational transformation...

14 July 2026

Birth Workers and Trauma: Recognizing Burnout, Triggers, and Emotional Overload | Birth, Baby! Ep.200

In this episode, we explore how trauma and vicarious trauma can affect birth workers, including the signs of burnout, emotional overload, and unresolved triggers. Guest expert Lacey Fisher shares practical strategies for managing difficult birth experiences, setting healthy boundaries, practicing meaningful self-care, and protecting your mental health while working in high-stress birth...

07 July 2026

Parent Coaching: How It Works, Who It’s For, and How to Become One | Birth, Baby! Ep.199

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but what if you had personalized, judgment-free support along the way?In this episode, I’m joined by a parent coach and founder of a training company for parent coaches to break down what parenting coaching actually is (and what it’s not). We talk about how parent coaching differs from therapy, who benefits most from this type of support, and why more...

30 June 2026

When Should Doulas Step In During Labor? The Art of Support vs. Holding Space | Birth, Baby! Ep.198

One of the most nuanced skills a doula can develop is knowing when to step in during labor, and when to simply hold space.In this episode, host Ciarra Morgan sits down with k’mae martinez, a fellow birth doula, to discuss the balance between hands-on labor support and calm presence. Inspired by a recent conversation with a midwife who shared that some doulas may not intervene enough to help...