All birth stories are unique because no two mothers are the same. Some choose to deliver in the hospital while others prefer to do so at home. A number utilize medications and interventions during pregnancy, and yet many would rather go the more ‘natural’ route.

Humans are exposed to more than just toxic injections during the first few months of life. For example, a common herbicide has been found in samples of both breast milk an infant formula. And those pieces of cereal your baby might start snacking on aren’t so innocent, either. So what can be done to avoid these contaminants in our environment?

“When it comes to your baby’s health, informed consent isn’t just a right—it’s a responsibility. And you deserve all the facts.” Kansans for Health Freedom’s new resource guide was created to provide parents with confidence as they navigate making some of the most important decisions concerning their family’s health.

Education is a powerful tool, and sufficient information is critical for proper consent. This is true, also, in the process of reproduction. Hear from Annika — a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, emergency medical technician and birth doula — as she shares her insights on the topics of pregnancy and birth.

Every parent goes through a unique pregnancy experience with a different set of symptoms and other challenges. This is true, also, for labor and delivery. In this edition of “Mothers2B,” Naomi Smith shares her own birth experience. Don’t miss it!

Isabella Yon hosts "Mothers 2B" to interview Mia from Ancient Crunch, a company selling MASA Chips and other products with health in mind. “If it was made in a lab or wasn’t around more than seventy years ago, chances are you shouldn’t be eating it.”

The Future of Kids Wellness. Isabella Yon hosts another “Mothers 2B” with guest Cathy Meehan. They discuss the future of kids’ wellness and alternative healthcare options for families.

After giving birth in a hospital, the Vitamin K shot is often administered to the newborn. This practice started in the mid-1900s, according to Marcella Piper-Terry, as a means of combating bleeding in infants who were delivered with what some may consider primitive techniques.

Pregnant couples are constantly bombarded with messaging about nutrition from healthcare professionals, internet forums and well-meaning family members, and it can be hard to hear through all the noise.

"Age is just a number; it’s all about your health” — Sarah Kenoyer was considered to be at an advanced maternal age and her husband had gotten a vasectomy, yet they desired to bring another child into the world. And after four months, their prayers had been answered.

What are the potential consequences of exposure to wireless radiation for a child in the womb? Cell phones, laptops, tablets — these things are used for communication, work and entertainment and oftentimes come into close contact with the human body as a result. 

Making Strong Mothers - Mothers 2B with Krista O'Dea

Our “Mothers2B” segment returns — and this time, Bella Yon is interviewing an expert on prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise, holistic fertility, pregnancy coaching and core strength in relation to ab separation. Tune in!

We’ve talked extensively about the role of the father for a couple’s chance of healthy reproduction, but there is much more left to be considered. That is what brings on Jon Tommey for another “Mothers2B,” hosted by Bella Yon. His presentation is a powerful call-to-action entitled “Male Infertility: A Growing Pandemic.” Tune in!

Why are some pregnancies not carried fully to term, and how can a parent cope with such a heartbreaking loss? Are strep tests necessary to take with a child in the womb? Should mothers be treated differently based on their age during reproduction?

Pregnancy is both a time of challenge and great blessing. According to Christiane Northrup, M.D., there are simple strategies that can make the experience more enjoyable for the mother and developing baby.

There is a major fertility crisis currently facing couples across the globe that would have been unheard of just years ago. Not only are we exposed to many more seen and unseen toxins but we also live in more stressful environments with minimal wiggle room for relaxation and rest.

When it comes to fertility and pregnancy outcomes as well as the health of the baby, “the impact of toxins is absolutely horrific” and thus a critical part of the conversation for families seeking to promote the wellbeing of future generations.

Why does the health of the gut matter when it comes to preconception, pregnancy and birth? Often overlooked, this organ system is an absolute critical component of the reproductive health of a couple and the development of their children.

The health of the father is just as important as the mother when creating a new life, Patrick Flynn, D.C. explains during today’s installment of “Mothers2B.” Lifestyle factors, such as sleep habits, body temperature, nutrient levels and more, can dramatically impact the developing baby.

Stuart Fischbein, M.D. returns to CHD.TV’s “Mothers2B” program. This time, he discusses an often misunderstood shot called “RhoGAM” which is given to a number of mothers during pregnancy.

Another “Mothers2B” segment — this time, featuring pregnancy chiropractic expert Victoria Master. Learn about the benefits of this health therapy during the sacred process of reproduction.

If you are currently pregnant, plan to be or know someone in that boat, our “Mothers2B” segment with Theo Farmer is one you won’t want to miss! He discusses an often-overlooked and misunderstood nutritional aspect of the reproductive process: Vitamin C.

Claire Dooley’s “Mothers2B” guest in this episode is Emily Swann, IBCLC. Emily runs an organization with the mission of empowering moms as they learn to “trust their intuition and support their babies’ health and vitality through optimal nourishment and bodywork techniques.

Conception Nutrition with Sally Fallon Morell. If you are or plan to become pregnant, it is very important to eat right. There are a lot of misconceptions about what an “optimal” diet looks like for a mother and her developing baby.

Jonathan Tommey, BA, BSC is the co-founder of “Mothers2B” — a new initiative with the mission to help support the health of the child from preconception to birth and beyond by providing parents with vital tools and educational resources.

Claire Dooley and Bella Yon share their own motherly advice for those interested in raising a family. They discuss various considerations that parents should make, beginning at conception.