Thinking about a home birth or curious what a birth center experience is like? In this episode of A Mother Is Born, I sit down with community midwives Brandi Sair (CPM) and Molly Rose (DEM) to talk about the realities of midwifery care, the safety of out-of-hospital birth, and their exciting new birth and wellness center opening in Santaquin, Utah.

We cover:

• The different types of midwives and what their training means for families
• Myths and misconceptions about home birth safety
• How midwives manage complications like hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and newborn resuscitation
• Why breach and twin births are often misunderstood in our medical system
• The vision behind their new birth center and what families can expect

Whether you’re considering a home birth, exploring midwifery care in Utah County, or just curious about the growing movement toward more autonomous, physiological birth, this conversation will leave you informed, empowered, and inspired.

👉 Tune in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk about birth, autonomy, and motherhood.

Where to find Brandi and Molly:

@safeandsoundmidwifery

@wild.womb.midwifery

wildcomb.co

Instagram: @kayla_mackenzie_birth

In-Person or Virtual Birth Support

Book a virtual consultation

email: hello@kaylamackenzie.co

What does a doula do—and do you really need one?
In this episode of A Mother Is Born, birth mentor and labor doula Kayla Mackenzie explains the real role of a doula in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Learn how doulas provide physical comfort measures, emotional reassurance, informed decision-making support, and advocacy in both hospital and home birth settings.

We’ll compare doulas vs. midwives, share research-backed benefits like lower C-section rates and shorter labors, and address common myths—such as “I don’t need a doula if I have an epidural” or “My partner can just be my doula.” You’ll also hear tips on how to choose the right doula for your values and birth plan.

If you’re pregnant, planning your first birth, or preparing for a VBAC, this episode will help you understand how a doula can transform your birth experience.

Instagram: @kayla_mackenzie_birth

In-Person or Virtual Birth Support

Book a virtual consultation

email: hello@kaylamackenzie.co

Why do so many women struggle to trust their bodies, their instincts, and their decisions—especially in birth and motherhood?

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow doula, Veda Weinert, cofounder of Women to Women Informed Health, to talk about how our culture and medical system systematically undermine women's self-trust—from puberty to postpartum—and how we can start reclaiming it.

We share personal stories, real examples from the birth room, and actionable ways to reconnect with your body’s cues. You'll hear:

• How medical providers unintentionally (or intentionally) erode trust
• The impact of early messages around periods, birth control, and hunger cues
• How cycle syncing and natural family planning can build body literacy
• What it actually looks like to trust yourself during birth
• And how to protect your self-trust when you're deep in the system

Whether you're preparing for birth or just starting to reconnect with your body after years of tuning out—this episode is for you.

Women to Women Informed Health

Instagram @womentowomenih

Instagram: @kayla_mackenzie_birth

In-Person or Virtual Birth Support

Book a virtual consultation

email: hello@kaylamackenzie.co