Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast

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Replay: A successful VBAC, an Aussie birth perspective, obstructed labor & episiotomy complications

October 08, 2026

This week, Merelise is joined by her friend, fellow podcast host and Australian “twin”, Clare Hambridge. Clare shares the birth stories of her son and daughter and in particular, how her experience as an emergency nurse really colored her perspective on pregnancy and birth. During Clare’s first birth she experienced cervical swelling likely due to her baby being in a “stargazer” position. This swelling resulted in an obstructed labor diagnosis and ultimately led to a decision to move to a C-s...

A midwife doula, a C-section, the UK midwifery model of care, and protecting birthing women

October 01, 2026

In this episode, Merelise is joined by Charmaine McNeil, a UK-trained midwife and doula, now practicing in the US.Charmaine shares her daughter’s C-section birth story before pivoting to insights on birth practices, healthcare systems, and the importance of informed choices in maternity care. She discusses her unique background, the differences between UK and US maternity care, and the critical role of doulas in advocating for women.They also chat a little bit about Merelise’s second birth, a...

A birth center birth, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a retroverted uterus, and a bifurcated placenta

September 24, 2026

Trigger warning: this episode contains brief discussion of pregnancy loss. This week, Merelise is joined by her friend Dr. Charlie Watts, mom, doula and pelvic floor occupational therapist. They discuss Charlie’s winding path to birth work and how the experience of birthing her son has changed both her doula and occupational floor practice. Charlie talks Merelise through her difficult pregnancy, where she was first misdiagnosed with a velamentous cord insertion, then discovered she had a conn...

Transformed by Birth · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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The publicly listed email for Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast: merelisewilson@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast?

Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, or parenthood; or professional expertise as a midwife, doula, lactation consultant, reproductive-health provider, or surrogacy professional. Common among recent guests: Distinctive birth or parenthood experiences; Professional practice in maternal or birth care; Experience supporting families through pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, or surrogacy. Recent guests include Chris Wilson, Devyn Goss, and Melanie Green.

How hard is it to get booked on Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

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Recent episodes cover Birth, Midwifery, Doula Care, Pregnancy, and Surrogacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.