Midwifery models of care for pregnancy and birth, in contrast to conventional obstetrics, prioritize a holistic approach that emphasizes personalized, woman-centered care. Expanding access to midwifery care can help communities benefit from a model that not only supports positive birth experiences but also promotes maternal well-being and fosters a sense of partnership between the midwife and the pregnant mama. This week, we welcomed Allison Tartari, a pioneer in the San Diego birthing community. She has over a decade of experience as a licensed midwife, aiming to transform women's healthcare by addressing the failures of the conventional medical system. Through her private midwifery practice and the founding of Thrive Wellness Collective, she is working to expand holistic birthing choices, subsidize midwifery, and doula care, and develop postpartum mental health programs. If you are a mama or plan to be one, you won’t want to miss out on this informative episode, geared to address all of your questions about maximizing your well-being before and after birth.   Quotes: “It's about education, building community, normalizing birth, and having the resources out there.” – Allison Tartari “We all want the same thing; we're just doing it in different ways. In our view, we see a lot of it being done wrong.” – Allison Tartari “If you have the opportunity, start thinking about what you want your birth to look like before you get pregnant. Meet with the birth team, a doula, or a midwife.” – Allison Tartari Key Takeaways: Educate yourself on all your options for birth before getting pregnant, including midwifery models of care. Advocate confidently but calmly for your desired birth preferences with your provider and don't be afraid to find a new provider if needed. Talk to your male friends and family about the importance of informed consent and normal physiological birth to help change the narrative.   Highlights/Timeline: [00:49] – Dr. Stan introduces Allison Tartari [03:29] – Allison’s story [12:51] – Conventional obstetrics vs. midwifery [22:51] – The importance of informed consent [34:17] – Impact of regulations on birth procedures [43:01] – Thrive Wellness Collective’s mission [59:03] – Allison’s advice and final words   Conclusion: Midwifery models of care focused on normal physiological birth have been shown to lead to better health outcomes for mothers and babies compared to conventional obstetrics. However, there is a lack of awareness and education around alternative options to hospital birth. With more community support, education, and advocacy, the birthing landscape could shift to prioritize informed consent and honor women's natural birthing rights.   Resources: Learn more about Allison Tartari on: https://birthcentersandiego.com/ https://thrivewellnesscollective.org/ https://resoundingjoyinc.org/healing-notes/   https://www.instagram.com/boxforloss/ https://www.instagram.com/thrivewellnesscollective_ https://www.instagram.com/tourmaline_collective  Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd and @drstantonhom_ Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com   Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast   S