{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 214: Preparing for Childbirth Without Fear with guest Suzzie Vehrs","description":"In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin chats w\/guest Susie Veers about moving from fear to empowerment in childbirth and the roles of doulas and midwives. Susie Veers is a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, and the founder of She Births Bravely, a space dedicated to helping families feel informed, supported, and confident from pregnancy through the early postpartum period. She has supported over 200 births across settings ranging from hospitals to homes and birth centers, and has taught hundreds of parents through her courses and resources. She is also the author of "Divine Birth," a book that blends insight and encouragement for expecting families. Susie\u2019s path into this work was shaped by personal transformation following a difficult first pregnancy that ended in loss and a second birth experience that left her feeling overwhelmed. After shifting her own view of birth from fear to empowerment\u2014culminating in a healing home water birth\u2014she dedicated her career to helping women find knowledgeable support and advocacy. During this episode you will learn about: The key differences between a midwife and a doula and how they function as a team Safety statistics regarding home births versus hospital births, including for women over 35 The benefits of water birth for pain management and relaxation How preparation, self-advocacy, and compassionate support can change the birth experience Resources Mentioned: She Births Bravely Childbirth Course: A comprehensive course walking women through labor coping strategies, the pros and cons of epidurals, and pregnancy nutrition. The program encourages a "one thing a day" approach to self-care (like taking a walk or eating a healthy meal) and includes a fun BINGO game with weekly prizes for participation. Discount: Use code HOPE15 for 15% off. Article: Evidence Based Birth on Advanced Maternal Age  Study: Outcomes of Care for 16,924 Planned Home Births in Washington State Website: http:\/\/www.shebirthsbravely.com Social Media: @shebirthsbravely   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https:\/\/hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com\/communities\/groups\/the-hope-circle\/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https:\/\/p.bttr.to\/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https:\/\/drerinellis.com\/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https:\/\/detox.drerinellis.com\/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https:\/\/weightloss.drerinellis.com\/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dr.erinellis\/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https:\/\/hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com\/communities\/groups\/the-hope-circle\/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8  Bookmark Dr. Erin\u2019s Website: https:\/\/drerinellis.com\/ Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here:  https:\/\/link.apisystem.tech\/widget\/form\/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI   #ChildbirthEducation #BirthAdvocacy #MaternalHealth #BirthWorker #ReproductiveHealth #BirthPreferences #DoulaAdvantage #InformedConsent #PregnancyWellness #FunctionalMedicine ","author_name":"Hope Natural Health Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/hopenaturalhealth.com","html":"