Down to Birth, hosted by Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig, covers pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum through evidence-based discussion, expert interviews and birth stories. The show has 393 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly birth and postpartum show with a highly engaged, mostly female, US-based parent audience
- 393 episodes at a weekly cadence give a sponsor a long, steady run of placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 582 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 547 five-star ratings.
- Monthly listener Q&A episodes and expert interviews give natural placements for products tied to pregnancy, breastfeeding and postpartum care.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, expert interview, monthly listener Q&A, birth story
- Tone
- informative, advocacy-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Listener support is offered through a Patreon page and a Buzzsprout support link, and no sponsor mentions were found in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover birth, breastfeeding and postpartum care and include one discussion of a criminal case (#385, Lindsay Clancy Case), which is treated as a mental health topic.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.downtobirthshow.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1493130920 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/745532.rss |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #389 | October Breastfeeding Q&A: Colic, Getting Pregnant & Breastfeed | 2026-10-14 | 44 min |
| #388 | Twin Home Birth at 38 Weeks: Leaving High-Risk Care and Choosin | 2026-10-07 | 28 min |
| #387 | September Q&A: Home Birth Reactions, Miscarriage Prevention, Sh | 2026-10-01 | 56 min |
| #386 | Why Home Birth: A Father's Perspective on Choosing Birth Outsid | 2026-09-23 | 42 min |
| #385 | The Lindsay Clancy Case: Postpartum Psychosis or Psychiatric Dr | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 22 min |
| #384 | Military Maternity Care in Sicily: Tara’s Birth Story | 2026-09-09 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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. With 40 years' combined experience in midwifery, childbirth education and advocacy, publishing, research and postpartum care, we've guided thousands of families toward safer, more empowered choices. Down to Birth is all about safe…
About Down to Birth
Down to Birth is a weekly podcast hosted by Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig, covering pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum with evidence-based discussion, expert interviews and birth stories. According to the show's website, Overgard is a childbirth educator and founder of the show with an MBA and a background in finance, and Ludwig is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a Yale School of Nursing master's degree.
The feed lists 393 episodes released about every seven days, with a median length of roughly 49 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 582 ratings averaging 4.8 stars. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: the show is likely reaching around 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, mostly women aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show runs on listener support through Patreon and a Buzzsprout support link.
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on the audience estimate. Brands in maternity, breastfeeding and postpartum care are the best fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Down to Birth can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Down to Birth
How much does Down to Birth charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625. The exact rate depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the hosts.
What is Down to Birth about?
Down to Birth is a weekly show hosted by Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig covering pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care and birth rights. It includes expert interviews, birth stories and monthly listener Q&A episodes.
How do I contact Down to Birth about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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