<![CDATA[The Homebirth Hangout]]>The Homebirth Hangout is a space for real conversations about pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood—without the pressure to get it “right.” Hosted by a midwife, this podcast explores the physiology of birth, the research behind common questions, and the stories that remind you you’re not alone.

]]>www.homebirthhangout.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:12:00 GMTMon, 13 Apr 2026 17:29:36 GMT60Rebekah Mustaleski<p>The Homebirth Hangout is a space for real conversations about pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood—without the pressure to get it “right.” Hosted by a midwife, this podcast explores the physiology of birth, the research behind common questions, and the stories that remind you you’re not alone.</p>episodicRebekah Mustaleskirebekah@rootsandwingsmidwifery.comno<![CDATA[#2: The Truth About Due Dates]]>The conversation delves into the complexities of due dates, exploring the challenges with their calculation, the variation in pregnancy length, and the understanding that birth doesn't follow a rigid schedule.

Takeaways

  • Due dates are based on an average cycle length, but individual variations in cycle length and ovulation timing make them less accurate.
  • The concept of a due date can bring pressure and anxiety, impacting the natural progression of labor and birth.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Due Dates
  • 06:52 Importance of Due Dates in Pregnancy
  • 12:53 Variation in Pregnancy Length
  • 18:08 Reframing the Concept of Due Dates
]]>868fe567-982a-4ba0-9862-316b0632bcfaWed, 15 Apr 2026 19:55:45 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the complexities of due dates, exploring the challenges with their calculation, the variation in pregnancy length, and the understanding that birth doesn't follow a rigid schedule.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Due dates are based on an average cycle length, but individual variations in cycle length and ovulation timing make them less accurate.</li><li>The concept of a due date can bring pressure and anxiety, impacting the natural progression of labor and birth.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Due Dates</li><li>06:52 Importance of Due Dates in Pregnancy</li><li>12:53 Variation in Pregnancy Length</li><li>18:08 Reframing the Concept of Due Dates</li></ul>no00:25:13#2: The Truth About Due Datesfull<![CDATA[#1: Why I became a midwife]]>Rebekah Mustaleski shares her journey of becoming a midwife, from unexpected beginnings to the challenges and triumphs along the way. Her story is a testament to the power of taking the next step, trusting the process, and tapping into the support you receive along the way.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Unexpected Beginnings
  • 07:06 Overcoming Doubts and Challenges
  • 12:24 Building a Supportive Midwifery Practice
]]>d0db71ff-fbb3-4edd-b700-f4b3ff410097Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:34:53 GMT<p>Rebekah Mustaleski shares her journey of becoming a midwife, from unexpected beginnings to the challenges and triumphs along the way. Her story is a testament to the power of taking the next step, trusting the process, and tapping into the support you receive along the way.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Unexpected Beginnings</li><li>07:06 Overcoming Doubts and Challenges</li><li>12:24 Building a Supportive Midwifery Practice</li></ul>no00:14:1711#1: Why I became a midwifefull