45 Best Midwifery Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

You can have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. You just need the information and strategies to make it happen. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast, hosted by Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson offers evidence- based information to help you make informed decisions about your maternity care. The Great Birth Birth Rebellion helps you get the best out of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.Want more? Follow along at @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion on SMSubscribe to get access to the resources behind the episodes at melaniethemidwife.com and get your merch at thegreatbirthrebellion.com. more

The birth world can be overwhelming for parents and practitioners alike. Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young and their combined 55+ years of experience are here to support you in this beautiful rite of passage.Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing, and instinctual birth. more

Join host Maryn Green, autonomous midwife of many years, for all things radical birth, midwifery and mothering related. For more info, go to indiebirth.org. To listen to past episodes visit https://indiebirth.org/podcastarchive/ more

In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences! more

Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater circle of women united. more

Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on pregnancy, birth and postpartum --- beyond the clichés and beyond the system. With 40 years' combined experience in midwifery, childbirth education and advocacy, publishing, research and postpartum care, we've guided thousands of families toward safer, more empowered choices. Down to Birth is all about safe childbirth, while recognizing a safe outcome isn't all that matters. We challenge the status quo, explore women's rights in childbirth, and feature women from all over the world, shining shine light on the policies, culture, and systemic forces that shape our most intimate and transformative of life experiences. You'll hear the birth stories of our clients, listeners and numerous celebrities. You'll benefit from our expert-interviews, and at any time you can submit your questions for our monthly Q&A episodes by calling us at 802-GET-DOWN. With millions of downloads and listeners in 90 countries, our worldwide community of parents and birth professionals coms together to learn, question and create change, personally and societally. We're on Instagram at @downtobirthshow and at Patreon.com/downtobirthshow, where we offer live ongoing events multiple times per month. Become informed, feel empowered, and join the movement toward better maternity care in the United States and worldwide. As always, hear everyone, listen to yourself. more

The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth. more

Bringing you the very best expert-led support and evidence-based guidance on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood, and parenting, with trusted voices and inspiring guests by your side. Welcome to The Midwife Pip® Podcast Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with years of hands-on experience supporting women through every stage of their motherhood journey. Each week, Pip is joined by special guests and leading experts to bring you empowering, evidence-based conversations covering everything from: Pregnancy Birth Postpartum recovery Motherhood & Parenting Our mission? To equip you with trusted advice, real-life insights, and practical support, all delivered with warmth, honesty, and the occasional giggle. So, pop the kettle on, get comfy, and join us for another episode. Thanks for tuning in... Midwife Pip® x more

Intimate Conversations From Womb to Tomb: Birth stories, Interviews and Conversations for Midwives, Mama's and wanna-be's. Answering your questions and exploring life's natural events. Episodes are full of Alternative Dialogue that will reframe our relationship to birth, life and death. more

This podcast is about the journey it takes to become a midwife. Listen each week as midwives tell the story of their very own Journey to Midwifery. Contact me at ****@gmail.com ~~Instagram and Facebook at Journey to Midwifery Podcast or @JourneytoMidwiferyPodcast more

 Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head.Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the laboring mother can make the best decisions for her.   If there are concerns during pregnancy or issues that need to be addressed before the birth, we present them, opening a dialogue and encouraging conversation; we give the options, but we can not and will not decide for the patient. We leave it up to her and her family. We are here to be as straightforward and transparent as possible and help a birthing woman have the optimal pregnancy, labor and birth experience.We serve the truth straight up in common English and steer clear of medical jargon. Our goal is to make medicine, obstetrics, and all relevant information as easily digestible as possible for the listener to enjoy, share and learn from.Each episode covers birth and prenatal topics through the eyes of Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a NYC metro area Perinatologist and Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor, and his trusty side kick, Certified Nurse Midwife Kristin Mallon. more

We help women called to serve as Christian birthkeepers, doulas, and midwives to step out confidently equipped through discipleship in holistic formation and by offering in-depth teaching of skills that support undisturbed, physiological birth, rooted in God's original design. Join us for conversations with holy wild birth professionals and students who serve women through a holistic, spirit-led methodology. Free from the trappings of both New Age and medicalized birth practices, here you'll acquire both wisdom and skills that prepare you for a fulfilling ministry and business in birth work. more

Empowered, knowledgeable, and engaging. Cara and Missi provide insightful, relevant conversations on midwifery topics that will enhance student knowledge and improve confidence for certification. Featuring current research and evidence based practice guidelines, the EngagED midwife podcast hopes to engage practicing midwives to enhance their robust knowledge base and elevate their clinical practice. more

Midwifery for the People is a podcast about reimagining the way we approach the entirety of the birthing year. Margo's goal is to combine her radical imagination with her knack for strategizing to bolster the birth revolution and a larger global revolution of feminine consciousness. more

Welcome to the Midwifery Wisdom PodcastThis podcast is your go-to resource for practical education, thoughtful insights, and relevant conversations tailored to modern midwives.Each week, we bring fresh content and engaging guest speakers to explore key themes in midwifery, including:Advocacy, business, and clinical skillsSelf-care and professional growthCurrent issues shaping midwifery todayListen to meaningful stories and essential advice from leading midwives working to elevate care for families across the globe. Gain clarity, encouragement, and actionable guidance to support your business, practice, and personal life.Wherever you are in your journey, the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast is here to empower you. Together, we strive to make midwifery the gold standard of care worldwide. more

Dr. Sally McNally the Irish Midwife and her daughter Brigid tackle women's health topics through conversations with skilled medical professionals, and a deep dive intro Sally's wild background in and out of labor rooms around the world. more

Conversations with Midwives surrounding pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Wouldn't it be wild if there were no rules, we had true autonomy, and our loyalty was only to the families we serve? This is a safe space to process experiences without judgement. Questioning what it means to be midwives through continuous self reflection. Remembering what it means to be Born Wild. more

Weekly conversations with leading midwifery experts - hosted by the Maternity and Midwifery Forum.

The Midwife Podcast brings you engaging conversations about midwifery. We interview midwives from diverse backgrounds to paint a nuanced picture of modern day midwifery. Stay tuned for new episodes. more

The Discover Midwives Podcast was created to empower you with accurate, compassionate, and evidence-informed answers to your most pressing questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women's health—delivered from a uniquiely midwifery perspective. Our goals are to normalize conversations about reproductive health, offer clarity in a landscape saturated with misinformation, and build public trust in midwifery care! more

Are you a midwife who's tired of feeling unheard, overworked, or searching for answers that never seem to come? The Possibilist Midwife is your place to unpack the real challenges of midwifery—and discover what's truly possible. Join your hosts and longtime friends Ginger Breedlove and Denise Fryzelka as they dig into the issues holding midwifery back. Through candid conversations and insightful guests, you'll hear stories that reveal hidden truths, strategies that reframe conflict, and tools to help you reclaim value, power, and respect in your practice. Whether you're a veteran midwife or just beginning your journey, you'll walk away feeling energized, empowered, and ready to engage—not just react. You've found your people.Follow now and join a global movement of midwives determined to end silence, uplift one another, and build what's possible. Presented by Grow Midwives, LLC (USA) more

Welcome to the 'what if we were taught..' podcast with your host Kate Martyn. A Midwife and Mum who knows first hand that there is just sooo much more we could offer our future parents to be.. A podcast developed to bring a collective amount of resources, wisdom and knowledge to couples surrounding Pregnancy, Birth, the Postpartum and Parenting. more

Shaping the future of humankind with nature, knowledge and experience, in pregnancy, birth and family health.

Welcome to the Mamatoosa podcast, a show about birthwork, parenting, and women's stories of resilience. Every Tuesday, licensed midwife Atoosa Benji sits down with mothers, midwives, doctors, and doulas to talk about everything from delivering babies to healthcare challenges in the US. It's honest and raw, but it always leaves you feeling hopeful. Check it out wherever you listen. more

Welcome to Held in Motherhood - Conversations on Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. I'm your host, Hannah Willsmore - I'm a Mum, Registered Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and NDC Possums Practitioner. I'm here to share my knowledge, practical tips and insights so you too can have positive birth and transition to parenthood. I've worked with hundreds of families as they welcome their baby, so I know all about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From conception to birth, breastfeeding, sleep and the first year of motherhood - we discuss it all! This podcast is real, practical and super informative. I am so excited you are here! heldmidwifery.com.au more

Welcome to The Midwife Life—part podcast, part revolution that empowers and educates women on all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and careers in healthcare. Whether it's understanding the options available to you, advocating for yourself in a health care setting, or simply knowing that you're not alone, I want you to leave each episode feeling stronger and more equipped. more

Welcome to Speaking of Midwives! We are the official podcast of the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health and the American College of Nurse-Midwives. I'm Melissa Avery, and every episode we sit down with the midwife researchers and innovators whose work is shaping the future of reproductive healthcare in America. more

a conversational podcast with @Academic_Liz with midwives & other birth professionals about their studies/ research & how it's changing our practice globally - email ****@gmail.com more

The Pregnancy Diaries is your intimate, expert-guided journey from pre-conception to birth and everything in between. Think of it as your audio diary - part diary, part guidance for every stage of your journey - where we share the real, the raw, and the reassuring: the thoughts you would normally keep tucked away, alongside clear, evidence-based insight every woman deserves.From understanding what's happening in your body (and why) to navigating the emotional highs and lows of each stage, we bring honesty, clarity, and comfort to every step of your pregnancy journey. more

'Prepare' is the Mercy Perinatal podcast dedicated to helping parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. 'Prepare' is hosted by Dr Rangi De Silva (specialist female obstetrician and gynaecologist) and Alison Abboud (registered midwife and nurse) who are joined by special guests along the way.We know that becoming a parent can be an exciting but daunting experience. We've created this podcast to provide parents with the information and resources they need to feel confident and prepared every step of the way. Our expert hosts and guests will share their evidence-based knowledge and experience on topics ranging from pre-conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We want to empower parents with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and baby's health.We are thrilled for you to join us on this exciting journey of parenthood with 'Prepare.' more

The Birth Portal is a podcast hosted by Connie Fetterly, She is a retired midwife with decades of experience supporting families through pregnancy and birth. She practiced at a large midwifery clinic and held hospital privileges at two hospitals in her area attending both hospital and home births. Known for often saying she had 'the best job in the world', Connie considers it a privilege to have been part of families' birth stories whether joyful or challenging. After years of hearing how deeply people value sharing their birth experiences, she created The Birth Portal to share true birth stories with a gental educational lens. more

 Welcome to the midwife memos, raw educational and inspiring chats. Exploring all things, conception, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Each week, we'll dive into a memo on a particular topic, tap into the brains of birthing experts and share stories. I'm your host, Lauretta birth educator, midwife and mum, and I'm on a mission to support women and their partners to build a strong mindset, connect with their body and give birth their way. So come along with me as I overshare the real and vulnerable talent like it is, and guide you through how to feel confident and capable for your birth & beyond. more

What if an answer to the Black maternal healthcare crisis is already here? Deep Care brings you the intimate stories of Black parents who chose midwifery care, and experienced transformative outcomes for themselves and their babies. Hosted by researcher and mother Kaytura Felix, MD, this series follows three Black community midwives who are making joyful, empowering, and safe birth possible. Listen to find out how deep care can change your life—and help build a new future for Black families. more

Culture is dynamic, birth is universal. The Wombs of the World Podcast brings together doulas, midwives, parents, and birthworkers from across the globe to explore how we give birth, how we honor mothers, and how we heal communities. Hosted by Charlotte Brielle, founder of Wombs of the World, this series weaves stories of ceremony and medicine, traditional midwifery and modern maternal health, grief and joy, activism and everyday care. Whether you are a doula in training, a parent preparing for birth, or simply curious about how birth reflects society, these conversations invite you to learn, reflect, and reclaim the wisdom of birth. more

Two healthcare professionals (the nurse and the midwife) who struck up an amazing friendship talk honestly about birth, healthcare, motherhood, family life, relationships and all the fun that goes with it!Drawing from our lives in healthcare and our own experiences, we chat about the realities and moments that don't always make it into the textbooks. So whether you're a parent, expecting, work in healthcare or curious about the journey, we're here to remind you that you're never alone in the chaos and joy of it all!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A podcast bought to you by Midwives, Birthworkers and Academics wandering around the minefield of health Inequity. Using an evidence base and voicing our own personal opinions! we cover pregnancy and birth, current topics, womens health, LGBTQIA+ health. we are inclusive and interactive. join us in the conversation on our instgram page thewisewombpodcast or email us on ****@gmail.com more

The Virtual Midwife Podcast gives you clear, practical guidance through pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeks with your baby. Instead of advice and opinions, you'll learn what is happening, why it is happening, and what to look for so you can respond with confidence. Each episode helps you make sense of feeding, sleep, behaviour, and the changes that happen day by day. more

Midwifery: love, life and learning new podcast series from All4Maternity.com

My Black Homebirth Podcast is a heartfelt, empowering, and deeply necessary space created to celebrate, uplift, and connect the Black birthing community. Through intimate one-on-one conversations with Black midwives, birth workers, and families, this podcast shines a light on the wisdom, joy, resilience, and cultural traditions within Black homebirth.Born from a book idea and blossoming into a movement, My Black Homebirth centers the stories that too often go unheard—stories of agency, healing, legacy, and love. Each episode offers education, hope, and honest dialogue about the beauty and complexity of bringing life into the world outside of the medical system.Whether you're a midwife, an expectant parent, a doula, a birth advocate, or someone passionate about reclaiming birth stories in our community, this podcast invites you into conversations that honor our past, empower our present, and shape the future of Black birthing.This is more than a podcast. It's a platform. A celebration. A homecoming.Tune in and join the movement to restore joy, knowledge, and freedom to Black birth—one story at a time. more

Welcome to The Midwives Podcast✨ Where every birth story is worth telling—and worth hearing. ✨Hosted by real midwives with real experience, this podcast brings you unfiltered, emotionally rich birth stories from families who began care with a midwife—whether they birthed at home, in a birth center, or transferred to a hospital. Every Monday, we release a new episode featuring raw, beautiful, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking stories that shine a light on what it really means to give birth on your own terms.Whether you're expecting your first baby, working in birth work, or simply fascinated by the power of human stories, this podcast invites you into the sacred space of birth from voices not often heard in mainstream media.🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday🔗 Learn more, connect, and submit your story athttp://TheMidwifePodcast.com more

From an outsider's perspective, midwifery sounds like a fascinating profession. But what does it feel like to juggle life's demands in a career that doesn't allow you to have a bad day? This is an insider's view of the labor behind labor. Join Katie O'Brien, Certified Nurse Midwife, for frank conversations with frontline  midwives about the joys, challenges, and politics surrounding the work of midwifery while trying to maintain a quality life away from the job.  more

Welcome to MOTHERWISE: Pregnancy, Birth, Babies & Real Birth Stories with midwife and best-selling maternity author Kathy Fray.Drawing on years as a senior 24/7 caseloading midwife, Kathy shares practical, evidence-informed guidance, authentic Real Birth Stories, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from caring for thousands of women and families throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum.If you want to get empowered by feeling like you know 'everything about everything,' then buckle up and enjoy the ride! Knowledge changes outcomes, and this is YOU investing in giving your Baby and Yourself the very best journey possible.The Pregnancy, Labor & Newborn episodes are hugely informative, plus you can listen to many Real Birth Stories, taking you behind the scenes to review clinical notes from actual labors during Kathy's years in practice - the beautiful, the unexpected, the challenging and sometimes extraordinary - with clients' personal details changed where necessary to protect their privacy.If your goal is the most beautifully extraordinary and least traumatic birth and baby experience possible, you're in the right place. And to really learn 'everything about everything,' join the MotherWise Tribe at www.MotherWise.app to access Kathy's premium online prenatal education program. To learn more about Kathy and her books & resources, you can also visit www.KathyFray.com. more

Instinctive Birth is the podcast for pregnant women and birthing people seeking a physiological/natural birth, and for the doulas and birth workers supporting them. Each episode is an evidence-informed conversation about optimising physiological birth, navigating the maternity system, while recognising the complexity in making birth choices, and the value of medical support when needed. Hosted by Evony Lynch, a former NHS midwife of 20 years, doula, birth educator and creator of The Instinctive Birth Method. more

I am Jennie Joseph-- Midwife and Activist; I fight for families. I fight for you! Perinatal means 'the time around birth' and includes before pregnancy, during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and after pregnancy (postpartum.)What gives YOU perinatal pause? How do perinatal racial and class disparities affect us all? How do we transform maternal health? The 'Perinatal Pause' is time to reflect on the root causes of where we are and where we've been while presenting strategies for working together to transform maternity care in America once and for all.Tune in & join the conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Building Birth Confidence is the podcast for anyone who is pregnant after a difficult birth, pregnancy loss, or traumatic experience, and who is scared, exhausted, and trying to find a way through.# I'm Katie, an NHS Mental Health Midwife and Perinatal Trauma Specialist. Every week I bring you honest, clinically informed conversations about the things that rarely get said out loud: the fear, the guilt, the disconnect, the grief that comes with pregnancy after trauma. And the tools, the understanding, and the realistic hope that can make a real difference. This is not a positive thinking podcast. This is a podcast for people who need more than reassurance. You deserve support that actually meets where you are. New episodes every week. Start wherever feels right. more