Birthing Beyond Borders
This podcast amplifies the voices of immigrant mothers, centering their lived experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. Through honest storytelling, we explore the challenges they face, the resilience they embody, and the resources that shape their perinatal journeys. By documenting these stories, the podcast serves as both an archive of immigrant mothers' experiences and a practical guide for future immigrant mothers navigating pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Podcasting since 2026 • 8 episodes
Birthing Beyond Borders
Latest Episodes
From Someone’s Daughter to Someone’s Mother: The Quiet Shift into Motherhood
In this episode of Birthing Beyond Borders, we explore what it means to enter motherhood informed, intentional, and deeply reflective—and how even the most prepared journeys still come with unexpected lessons. Elizabeth shares how her love for ...
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Navigating Motherhood in a New Place: The Power of Asking
In this episode of Birthing Beyond Borders, Paula talks about what it really takes to navigate pregnancy and new motherhood in the United States as an immigrant. From discovering unexpected resources to learning the power of asking questions, P...
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50:52
The Good Midwife
In this episode of Birthing Beyond Borders, we explore what postpartum recovery really looks like when mothers are surrounded by support, and what happens when pressure quietly takes its place. Ama shares her journey through two very different ...
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Navigating Healthcare Through Self-Advocacy
In this episode, I interview Matilda, a Ghanaian immigrant living in the US with her husband and son. We discuss her birthing experience in the US and the resources she found to be most helpful during the perinatal period. Matilda encourages ex...
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50:39
Finding the Right Resources Through Community
In this episode, I interview Patricia, a Ghanaian immigrant living in the US with her husband and daughter. We discuss her birthing experience in the US and the resources she found to be most helpful during the perinatal period. Patricia remind...
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