Pregnancy, Nutrition, and Natural Birth With Midwife Lindsey Meehleis

Pregnancy and postpartum can be some of life's most challenging yet rewarding seasons. 

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany and Courtney had the chance to speak with renowned midwife Lindsey Meehleis. With over twenty years of experience in the natural birth space, Lindsey shares profound wisdom and guidance on pregnancy, nutrition, hormone health, and protecting your birthing space. 

She believes that pregnancy and birth are a rite of passage that changes you for the better. 

Tune in to hear a discussion on: 

• How unhealthy soil, the widespread use of plastics, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect infertility rates

• The shocking ages girls are getting their first menstrual cycle + how it affects long-term risk for disease

• Why Lindsey believes aversions in pregnancy may be a protective mechanism (+ how to make intuitive and informed decisions on what you eat)

• The reasons animal-based protein is essential for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum to support mom and baby (+ very convincing data to prove it) 

• The biggest differences between midwifery care and obstetric care + the reasons home birth isn’t nearly as “woo woo” as you might think 

• The fear-mongering mentality that negatively affects women instead of empowering them to surrender and lean into the design of pregnancy, natural birth, and the body’s wisdom

• The reason hospital settings make it much more challenging to have a natural birth experience + why your birthing space should be protected

• Lindsey’s two vastly different births and why she advocates for a physiological + natural birth experience 

• How to sit in the hard moments of birth and postpartum (+ why she deeply appreciates her own experience)

• The importance of community and rest in the postpartum period + how to prepare your mind, body, and soul 

This conversation will deeply empower you to appreciate a woman’s intuition and forever change how you think about birth. 

*If you enjoyed this post, check out the full episode of Grounded Wellness to hear them discuss other topics like:

→ Lindsey’s viral placenta video 

→ Bethany’s story on her most cringe-worthy pregnancy craving 

→ A strange trick Lindsey uses to stop postpartum hemorrhaging in natural birth

→ How plastic is invading our brains – and even placentas

→ A shocking statistic on the average 25yr old sperm count 

→ Building a strong foundation with your kids for healthy eating habits

→ The one super affordable + simple ingredient to add to your meals for a healthier pregnancy

→ The risks (and benefits) of consuming raw foods like sushi or liver during pregnancy

→ Bethany’s personal experiences of her three home births 

→ The controversial practice of eating your placenta

→ What it’s like living life “on-call” as a midwife