Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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. Read more

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Episodes

#386 | Why Home Birth: A Father's Perspective on Choosing Birth Outside the System

09/23/2026 00:42:27#385 | The Lindsay Clancy Case: Postpartum Psychosis or Psychiatric Drug Reaction? with Dr. Roger McFillin

09/16/2026 01:21:46 #384 | Military Maternity Care in Sicily: Tara’s Birth Story

09/09/2026 00:42:08#383 | A Second Home Birth: Vocalizing, Instinct & Skilled Support

09/02/2026 00:36:32#382 | August Q&A: Prodromal Labor, Breastfeeding vs. Formula Guilt, Two-Vessel Cords, When Epidurals Help, Kids at Home Births, Intrusive Thoughts

08/26/2026 00:51:47 Show all episodes

Our take on Down to Birth podcast

Down to Birth offers a weekly deep dive into childbirth. Hosts Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig blend personal stories and professional knowledge in episodes lasting less than one hour. They cover everything from doula laws to the costs of feeding a baby with formula. You will listen to amazing Overgard's own water birth stories and HypnoBirthing expertise, which will add a personal touch. Their monthly Q&A sessions are especially engaging, allowing direct interaction with listeners. This podcast is a warm, wise guide for anyone interested in the childbirth experience. Down to Birth is a parenting podcast by Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig.