Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. Read more

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Episodes

#311 | Listen to Me: Black Maternal Health, Tragedy, and the Fight for Change

04/09/2025 00:42:57#310 | The Co-Sleeping Controversy: Overcoming Fear & Supporting Instincts with Isadora of Happy Co-Sleeper

04/02/2025 00:58:11 #309 | March Q&A: Uterine Rupture Risk; Weaning without Guilt; Home Birth Laws; Timeframes for Placental Birth; Precipitous Birth; Botox and Nursing

03/26/2025 00:40:25#308 | Mammogram Myths: Safer Ways to Screen for Breast Cancer with Dr. Jenn Simmons

03/19/2025 01:03:42#307 | When Labor Stalls: Recognizing and Resolving Dystocia with Midwife Molly O'Brien @biomechanics_for_birth

03/12/2025 00:47:57 Show all episodes

Our take on Down to Birth podcast

Down to Birth offers a weekly deep dive into childbirth. Hosts Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig blend personal stories and professional knowledge in episodes lasting less than one hour. They cover everything from doula laws to the costs of feeding a baby with formula. You will listen to amazing Overgard's own water birth stories and HypnoBirthing expertise, which will add a personal touch. Their monthly Q&A sessions are especially engaging, allowing direct interaction with listeners. This podcast is a warm, wise guide for anyone interested in the childbirth experience. Down to Birth is a parenting podcast by Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig.