Mindful Midwifery Presents: Calm, Collected & Consented Childbirth
Birth isn't a solo event, so why does birth prep treat it like one? Hosted by certified nurse midwife Katie O'Brien, who has spent nearly two decades welcoming babies into the world, this podcast rebuilds childbirth education from the ground up — for the whole family unit, not just the person giving birth.
Each episode dives into the real conversations couples need to have before labor starts: how to prepare support partners so they walk in with skills and confidence instead of guesswork, how to communicate through disagreements before you're in the middle of them, and how to navigate the countless gray areas of pregnancy and labor and postpartum without buying into the myth that there's one "right way" to do it.
No TikTok clips, no oversimplified takes — just complete, judgment-free information delivered with the flexibility of a podcast you can listen to anywhere, together or apart. Calm, Collected, and Consented is here to help you and your support people show up for birth and postpartum as a confident, capable team.
Mindful Midwifery Presents: Calm, Collected & Consented Childbirth
Latest Episodes
Knowledge is Power vs. Ignorance is Bliss: Finding Balance in Pregnancy to Keep You Sane
Host Katie O'Brien explores two opposing mindsets in pregnancy: chasing every piece of information available versus opting out of some tests and research altogether. Using relatable analogies, she breaks down when knowledge genuinely helps you ...
Building Your Birth Dream Team: Who Belongs in Your Corner
Childbirth isn't a solo sport — it's a team effort. In this episode, Katie O'Brien breaks down every player who can join your birth "care team," from midwives and OBs to doulas, family, chiropractors, pediatricians, and even your birthing locat...
Welcome to the Calm, Collected & Consented Childbirth Podcast
What if birth prep is broken because we've only ever prepared half the team? Certified Nurse Midwife, Katie O'Brien, opens her podcast by naming the blind spots: birth prep that stops at delivery and also leaves support partners sidelined. In t...
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