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Send us a Text Message.Today's episode is a catch up with Nicole and what's been going on in the Kenyan birth landscape.

Send us a Text Message.Join us on today's episode as we unpack pain during labor. We touch on everything from what causes women to feel pain during the birth process, ecstatic birth to easy and simple ways to work WITH your body during birth. Got any hacks for birth we missed?Share in the comments and plug some mamas to be!To Connect:NicoleInstagram:Email:Neema Instagram:

Send us a Text Message.Today's episode was inspired by Black Maternal Health week and International Day of the Midwife. We speak midwifery as a solution not just for better health outcomes but the cost benefit on governments and societies and the satisfaction of birthing women. Bringing midwives back to the forefront of maternal care is the answer for thriving, women and families.Let's work towards a society that centers and values women and mothers and in turn values children and this starts at conception and birth. To connect with usNicole's Instagram: Email:Neema's instagram: Email:

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode we have Vivian Maina, a doula, entrepreneur and mother of two. In part 1 she shares her traumatic first birth experience which led to an unnecessary c section and the lack of care and support she received in the birth and postpartum, how the challenges she faced pushed her to find an alternative to the poor care for her next birth. Looking to connect with Vivian?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wito4you

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode I speak with Terry Nzaumi. Terry's a doula, childbirth educator and social worker based out in Canada but serving pregnant women in Kenya. We speak about her journey into birth work and her own birth experiences that sparked a fire for supporting  women through their birth, pregnancies and postpartum experiences. We also share some tips to think about when preparing for labor. Below are Terry's contactsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/childbirthandbreastfeedingEmail: firsttimemum20@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode we have Ijai. She's a mom of two, a pharmacist and wife. She shares her two vastly different births, with her first she had the typical hospital birth experience which wound up in surgery and went to to have a difficult recovery. So when it came to her second pregnancy she was determined not to go through the same however, she struggled to find a provider to support her in her birth plan but managed to have a powerful unassisted VBAC at home. Tune in to hear how her second birth impacted her in how she mothers her children and approaches life's challenges.

Send us a Text Message.Today we have the final part of my birth story. In the episode, I share my homebirth experience, my labor lasted 20 hours and it was intense but pain free. We also talk about the steps I took to have a smooth forth trimester and the ways I supported my body's healing. To Connect with Jenelle:Website: https://www.fgswellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgswellnessTo connect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamasWebsite: https://www.rubymamas.comEmail: rubymamas14@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode I share part 1 of my birth story, Jenelle agreed to play host for the day so we swapped roles. In the episode I share my experience with taking charge of my own maternal care and having a non medicalized pregnancy.The three year preparation I did for birth and motherhood, how I prepared physically and mentally for birth and the forth trimester and loads more.Enjoy. Links to episodes with Jenelle:To connect with Me: Email: rubymamas14@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.rubymamas.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamasTo connect with Jenelle:Website:https://www.fgswellness.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/fgswellness

Send us a Text Message.Today we have Shabanu. She's a mother, tarot reader and candle magic practitioner. We talk about candle magic, tarot and akashic records. How she got into her work and the classes she teaches. Shabanu also shares some simple tips for anyone getting started with spirituality and magic; as well as how to incorporate your sign and birth chart in your work. To Connect with Shabanu:Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/tarotwithshabanu Email:To Connect with Me:Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamasWebsite:http://www.rubymamas.comEmail: rubymamas14@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Today we have Ofentse Tipa. She's a South African youtuber, love coach and mother of one based in Kenya. She always knew she wanted to be a mother and after living with her pastor who had three homebirths herself, she knew that was what she wanted when the time came. Although her homebirth did not go as planned, she received great care from her midwife and emphasizes the point that: it's okay for your plans to change and solid postpartum care was crucial for her. To Connect Ofentse:Youtube:Instagram:aw3 To Connect with Ruby Mamas:Website: http://www.rubymamas.comEmail: rubymamas14@gmail.comInstagram: https://

Send us a Text Message.Today's episode is a special one, I have my mother and aunt in law taking over. They will be talking about my aunt's entry into midwifery and her 6  birth stories which are a mix of hospital and home births. Her story is important because most of the initiatives are directed at reducing maternal mortality by moving more women into hospitals and away from TBAs. This is despite obstetrics being the leading cause of maternal mortality, the low quality of care and the inability of our healthcare systems to provide holistic and individualized care. This story, just like the rest highlights that there is more to birth than just surviving it and it is not inherently traumatic. Enjoy!To Connect with Ruby Mamas:Website: https://www.rubymamas.comInstagram: https://Email: rubymamas14@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message. Today we have the final part of Jenelle's Birth Story, she talks about how she worked with her body during the pushing stage. Her hectic early postpartum period as she moved countries, how she took care of herself in this time and how her husband showed up for her in this time To connect with Jenelle:Website: http:/www.fgswellness.comInstagram: To connect with Ruby Mamas:Website: http:/www.rubymamas.comInstagram:

Send us a Text Message.In today's Episode we are continuing with Jenelle's birth story. In this one she share's what she did to prepare for labor, the lack of birth options for women in Kenya. She also tells of her fast, sweet birth. To Connect with Jenelle:Website:https:// www.fgswellness.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fgswellnessTo Connect with Ruby Mamas:Website: https://www.rubymamas.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamas

Send us a Text Message.SEASON 2 IS HERE!After a long break and a ridiculous amount of procrastination on my part, the second season is here and we're kicking it off with Jenelle from FGS Wellness. She's been a guest before ( link for her episode is at the bottom) and this time is here to share her birth story. Jenelle speaks of how healing her emotions was a big part of regulating her hormones and menstrual cycle. She also shares her experience in the midwifery model of care and her preparation for birth and the postpartum period. To Connect with Jenelle:Website: https://www.fgswellness.com Instagram:https://instagram.com/fgswellnessTo Connect with Ruby Mamas:Instagram:http://instagram.com/ruby.mamas Website: http://www.rubymamas.com

Send us a Text Message.Today we have part 2 and the final episode for season 1 with Sally Kuria. She shares about the shock of having to care for a little human. The complications she experienced once they got home, we talk about accepting that nipple exposure comes with the territory, breastfeeding covers  and our experiences with baby's sleep. My daughter joins us for a feed and we chat about our plans for future kids.Thank you to all the guests who shared their time and their stories and thank you to anyone who listened and shared their views as well! To connect with Sally: Email: mamatalespod@gmail.comIG: sallymugureIG: mamatalespodcast To connect with Ruby Mamas: Email: rubymamas14@gmail.comIG: ruby.mamas

Send us a Text Message.Today we have mom, podcaster and communications consultant, Sally Kuria. She shares her birth and postpartum experience, as well as the hilarious way she navigated  the effects of being pregnant during a pandemic. Planning for a baby and still being caught by surprise with the pregnancy.To connect with Sally: Podcast: Mama TalesInstagram: @sallymugureEmail: mamatalespod@gmail.com To connect with us:Email: rubymamas14@gmail.comInstagram: @ruby.mamas

Send us a Text Message.Today we have Jenelle Katrine, she shares her story of a long journey with PCOS and balancing her hormones. We talk about seed cycling, how she learned to understand what her body needs. How your cycle changes according to your hormonal balance. Her journey from acne and medicine induced lupus to having a regular period and a healthy and easeful pregnancy. We also talk about the emotional connection to our womb's wellness. To connect with Jenelle: IG:https://www.instagram.com/fgswellness/Website: https://fgswellness.com/Email: fgswellness@gmail.comTo connect with Ruby Mamas:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ruby.mamas/Email: rubymamas14@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Today we have Maalaku Makau. He shares his experience witnessing his partner Naomi  through her pregnancy and birth. The difficulties they experienced interacting with hospitals and how they prepared for the arrival of their son.To connect with Maalaku: Phone number: 0711226101To connect with us: Email: rubymamas14@gmail.comIG: https://instagram.com/ruby.mamas?utm_medium=copy_link

Send us a Text Message.Today we have Ivy Kinyanjui. Ivy shares how she handled a surprise pregnancy and the complications that came with juggling her pregnancy, work and school. She shares what happened as a result of her going into her journey with no preparation or support as well as the effects of knowledge and self responsibility on her latest birth experience.To connect with Ivy: IG: https://instagram.com/msivyk_?utm_medium=copy_linkTo connect with us:IG: https://instagram.com/ruby.mamas?utm_medium=copy_linkEmail: rubymamas14@gmail.com