The Mama Making Podcast
The Mama Making Podcast is your go-to space for honest and empowering conversations about motherhood, pregnancy, and everything in between. Hosted by Jessica, a passionate mom navigating her own journey through motherhood, we dive deep into the highs and lows of motherhood.
Each Tuesday, tune in for candid chats with experts and moms, sharing practical parenting tips, new mom advice, and real-life stories that help you thrive. Whether you're expecting, dealing with postpartum challenges, or balancing life as a working mom, this podcast offers the community and support you need. Join us for empowering discussions on self-care, mental health after childbirth, and the beautiful mess that is modern motherhood.
The Mama Making Podcast
Megan Bellavia, CNM | Physiologic Birth: A Midwife’s Approach to Hospital Delivery
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, host Jessica Lamb chats with certified nurse midwife Megan Belleavia about the role of midwifery in today’s hospital birth experience. Megan shares how her team supports physiologic birth at Hinsdale Hospital through collaborative, patient-centered care and strong partnerships between midwives, OBs, and family medicine providers.
They explore the differences between low- and high-risk pregnancies, the importance of trauma-informed support, and how to advocate for your birth preferences—from labor positions to epidurals. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth or simply exploring your options, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and practical tools for making informed, empowered choices.
You can connect with Megan:
- On Instagram at: @omgmidwives
- On the web: Megan Belleavia Provider Bio & Practice Bio
This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.
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