Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Dr. Rebecca Cohen - “Natural Birth Doctor”
Episode Overview:
Join your host Sophia as she interviews Dr. Rebecca Cohen, MD, a holistic women’s healthcare physician with over 30 years of experience. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Rebecca shares her journey toward out-of-hospital birth support, the wisdom she’s gained from birthing her 9 children, and her approach to supporting women throughout every stage of life.
Topics include herbal products, Mayan Abdominal Therapy, painful periods, menopause, prolapse, postdates, breech, twins, shared decision-making, and tearing. Dr. Rebecca’s holistic and traditional approach empowers women to reconnect with their womb wisdom and thrive in their sovereignty.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Journey to Out-of-Hospital Birth Support
• How Dr. Rebecca’s experience as a mother of 9 and training in midwifery, obstetrics, and traditional healing shaped her work.
2. Mayan Abdominal Therapy
• The role of this ancient practice in promoting pelvic wellbeing, addressing menstrual discomfort, and supporting postpartum recovery.
3. Pelvic Health
• Supporting women through challenges such as painful periods, painful sex, menopause, and pelvic organ prolapse.
4. Herbal Products and Natural Remedies
• Dr. Rebecca’s go-to holistic tools for supporting women’s health naturally.
5. Birth Topics
• Navigating postdates, breech presentations, twins, and the importance of shared decision-making during birth.
• Tips for reducing tearing during labor and birth.
6. Reclaiming Womb Wisdom
• Why reconnecting with your body and honoring its natural cycles is the foundation for vibrant health and creativity.
About Dr. Rebecca Cohen:
Dr. Rebecca Lasky Cohen, MD, is a holistic women’s healthcare physician specializing in pelvic wellbeing and holistic support throughout all stages of a woman’s life. With extensive training in midwifery, family medicine, obstetrics, and energetic and physical healing modalities, Rebecca brings a deeply integrative approach to women’s care.
She is the mother of 9 children and is passionate about empowering women to trust their inner-knowing, reclaim their womb wisdom, and honor the sacredness of their bodies. Her practice, Full Circle Holistic, supports women in thriving with sovereignty and vitality.
Recommendations by Rebecca:
• Radical Birthkeeper School: Free Birth Society Courses
• Whapio Holistic Doula Program: Learn More
• Wild Feminine: Book recommendation for connecting with womb wisdom.
Connect with Dr. Rebecca Cohen:
• Website: https://www.fullcirclelouisville.com/
• Instagram: @fullcircleholistic
Listen to the Episode:
• Podcast Link: Spotify
• Instagram: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwifery
• Facebook: Podcast Link
Final Thoughts:
Dr. Rebecca Cohen’s wisdom is a beautiful blend of traditional knowledge, modern medicine, and holistic care, reminding women to embrace their innate power and reconnect with their sacred bodies. Whether you’re navigating pelvic health, preparing for birth, or stepping into menopause, her insights will leave you feeling empowered and supported.
Stay Wild 🌳
