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Down to Birth
by Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig
Today: #195 in Kids & Family on our combined chart.
Today: #161 in Kids & Family, Mexico on our combined chart.
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Latest daily rankings: Oct 27. New rankings will appear after the next update.
Position on the Kids & Family combined chart over the last 14 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
Episode releases
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | #195 | #195 |
| Oct 24 | #179 | #179 |
| Oct 23 | #162 | #162 |
| Oct 22 | #178 | #178 |
| Oct 18 | #174 | #174 |
| Oct 17 | #192 | #192 |
| Oct 16 | #152 | #152 |
| Oct 15 | #136 | #136 |
| Oct 14 | #136 | #136 |
Latest episodes
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#390 | Tongue Ties, Airway Health & the Long-Term Effects of Poor Oral Development with Hilary Fritch, DMD
October 21, 2026 · 51 minWhat if a tongue tie is about much more than breastfeeding? Biological and airway dentist Dr. Hilary Fritch, DMD, joins us to explain how tongue function, jaw development, nasal breathing, and sleep are interconnected, and why problems…
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#389 | October Breastfeeding Q&A: Colic, Getting Pregnant & Breastfeeding “Rules”
October 14, 2026 · 44 minWelcome to another Breastfeeding Q&A episode. Today, we start with a conversation about breastfeeding advice on social media and ask our community which breastfeeding “rules” they wish they had never heard. For today's questions, Trisha…
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#388 | Twin Home Birth at 38 Weeks: Leaving High-Risk Care and Choosing a Midwife
October 7, 2026 · 28 minWhen Victoria learned at 10 weeks that she was carrying MoDi twins, she was immediately placed in high-risk care and told to expect frequent monitoring, an operating-room birth, and potentially a C-section. But as her pregnancy progressed…
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#387 | September Q&A: Home Birth Reactions, Miscarriage Prevention, Short Umbilical Cords, Stalled Pushing, Postpartum Anxiety, Tandem Breastfeeding
October 1, 2026 · 56 minWelcome to the September Q&A! Today we kick things off with your answers to the question, “What did people say when they found out you were planning a home birth?” From being told you’re putting your baby in danger and that you’ll end up…
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#386 | Why Home Birth: A Father's Perspective on Choosing Birth Outside the System
September 23, 2026 · 42 minWhen Marine Corps officer Jacob Dubois's wife, Madison, told him she wanted a home birth, he was skeptical. He assumed the hospital was the safest place to have a baby until he began asking questions, researching, and meeting…
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#385 | The Lindsay Clancy Case: Postpartum Psychosis or Psychiatric Drug Reaction? with Dr. Roger McFillin
September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 22 minThe tragic case of Lindsay Clancy has ignited a national conversation about postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health, and criminal responsibility. Clinical psychologist Dr. Roger McFillin of The Radically Genuine Podcast believes a…
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#384 | Military Maternity Care in Sicily: Tara’s Birth Story
September 9, 2026 · 42 minTara was pregnant and stationed with her husband in Sicily, where military rules required her to give birth at the naval hospital on base. What followed was a birth marked by pressure, fear-based counseling, an induction she did not want…
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#383 | A Second Home Birth: Vocalizing, Instinct & Skilled Support
September 2, 2026 · 37 minBirth doula and mother of two Carson Meyer joins us to share the story of her second home birth and the very different emotions that came with approaching birth after such a positive first experience. Carson talks about the anxiety she…
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#382 | August Q&A: Prodromal Labor, Breastfeeding vs. Formula Guilt, Two-Vessel Cords, When Epidurals Help, Kids at Home Births, Intrusive Thoughts
August 26, 2026 · 52 minWelcome to the August Q&A! Today we kick things off with your answers to the question, “What’s one thing that happened during your birth that no one prepared you for?” From 53-hour labors and projectile vomiting to postpartum shakes…
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#381 | The Chemicals You're Wearing Every Day with The Clean Clothing Chick, Hannah Dunning
August 19, 2026 · 49 minClothing is one of the most overlooked sources of chemical exposure in modern life, and it sits on our skin all day, every day, literally from birth until death. In this episode, we’re talking with Hannah Dunning, The Clean Clothing Chick…
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#380 | Henci Goer on Taking Charge of Your Birth
August 12, 2026 · 54 minMore than twenty years ago, Henci Goer's renowned book, The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, profoundly shaped Cynthia's understanding of pregnancy and birth, setting her on the path that eventually led to her own natural births…
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#379 | When Birth Gets Complicated: The Midwifery Difference for a Mom of Four
August 5, 2026 · 40 minWhen complications arise during pregnancy or birth, many women assume their birth plans are over. But does it have to be that way? In this episode, we're joined by Catey, a mother of four whose pregnancies and births included severe…
About the show
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.