Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, and two girls, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to hel ...
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Welcome to Metro Detroit Birth Stories, a podcast celebrating the strength, wisdom, and beauty of birth—one story at a time. I’m Exie, a birth doula and childbirth educator with years of experience guiding families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. In this space, you’ll hear real, powerful birth stories from Metro Detroit and beyond, along with thoughtful conversations on the journey into parenthood. Whether you're expecting, a birth worker, or someone who loves the magic of birth, y ...
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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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The Homebirth Midwife podcast is hosted by Sarah McClure, CPM, LDM, LM and Charli Zarosinski, CPM, LDM, LM, founders and primary midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery, a homebirth practice in Oregon and Washington. They are experts on all things related to natural pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Each week the podcast delves into the topics you want to know about regarding your pregnancy and birth.
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Welcome to The Ordinary Doula Podcast with Angie Rosier, hosted by Birth Learning. We help folks prepare for labor and birth with expertise coming from 20 years of experience in a busy doula practice, helping thousands of people prepare for labor, providing essential knowledge and tools for positive and empowering birth experiences.
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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For Labor and Delivery nurses changing the game in Obstetrics, one nurse and one patient at a time. Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses is meant to fill the cups of L&D nurses and birth workers all over the world. Sarah Lavonne shares stories, research, and life in order to bring some happy to your hour. Join us once a week as we continue to change the game together!
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The Labor Line is a real, unfiltered birth story podcast hosted by mom-to-be Emily, who was obsessed with birth long before her own was imminent. Every Tuesday, Emily sits down with her mom friends to hear honest, hilarious, and deeply human stories about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Whether it’s an emotional conversation about breastfeeding struggles, an epic one-push delivery, or a hilarious “wait, did that nurse just call my baby ugly?” moment, no detail is too raw, real, o ...
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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical "pregnancy instruction manual". Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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Hi! I'm Heidi, experienced Birth Doula and host of the Birth Story podcast brought to you by Birth Story Media™. I support moms through their fertility and pregnancy journeys and help have trauma free birth stories and labor stories. When moms embrace their pregnant bellies and their pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby or babies they are going to feel many emotions and have many visions about what will happen during child birth. "Is this normal?" "What does a contraction feel like? ...
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Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals
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Are you looking for a podcast to help you feel confident in your birth experience? Then The Birth Journeys Podcast® is for you! We share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each ...
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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you. Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partner ...
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Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories! As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.
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Birth is Beautiful is a podcast to empower women to love the birth process from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. We will talk about positive birth stories and work on rewiring our brains to get EXCITED about birth and release the fear surrounding the birth process.
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All about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork. Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails - infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.
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Real birth stories from real moms for real moms. From pregnancy, to labor and birth, to post-partum. Here is what really happens!
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Let’s explore the amazing world of birth together! Listen for inspiring birth stories and intriguing teachings to expand your knowledge surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum life. Each soul-stirring episode is full of heart, passion, and practicality. Join me in this diverse mix of teachings and interviews with real moms and professional birth workers as we seek to more fully understand how God has designed early motherhood and the beginning of life!
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What if your best motherhood choices aren’t my best motherhood choices? Each week on Lo & Behold, we’re leaning into that real, messy, necessary question as we navigate all the choices you’ll find yourself making in pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and modern motherhood. Hosted by Lo Mansfield — former labor and postpartum nurse, certified lactation counselor, mom and RN behind The Labor Mama, and real life mama of four — this show is your judgment-free spac ...
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When should I start preparing for birth? Is labor pain really that bad? What do I need to stock up on for postpartum? My baby won't latch. Is my breastfeeding journey doomed? Will I ever sleep again?Are we supposed to know what we’re doing? No? Just checking! But the real question is are we supposed to figure it all out alone? The answer is no. The Labor Room podcast is a live-workshop style, mom-to-mom conversation with Mamas who’ve been there. Mamas who can say “me too” when you want to st ...
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Girly Pop Birth Talks is the cozy, unfiltered podcast where birth stories meet real-life girl talk. Hosted by Becca and Arielle, we go beyond just labor and delivery—we dive into the journey to the journey, exploring the heart, humor, and raw truth behind every baby’s beginning.
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Prepare body, mind, and spirit for a Christ-centered pregnancy and childbirth with Dr. Betsey, DPT.
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Birth With Power is the go-to podcast for expecting mothers who want to take charge of their birth experience. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing, board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience and thousands of births attended, this podcast delivers accurate, expert advice, real birth stories, and honest conversations to get you informed and empowered. Through solo episodes, guest interviews, and inspiring birth stories, you’ll get the tools to navigate pregnancy, l ...
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Gentle pregnancy meditations as well as specific relaxation scripts for a natural labor and birth.
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Ask the Doulas is your go-to podcast for pregnancy support, birth preparation, postpartum guidance, and early parenting tips. Whether you are trying to conceive, expecting your first baby, or navigating life with a newborn or toddler, this show provides expert, evidence-based advice from leading professionals in the birth and baby world. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, each episode features conversations with doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consult ...
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A project and podcast by Taja Lindley examining the intersections of race, gender and the double entendre of labor: to work and to give birth. Formerly known as the Birth Justice Podcast NYC. Episodes available every other Wednesday. Produced by Colored Girls Hustle and supported by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.
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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests
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At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined by Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidenc ...
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Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for ...
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Identifying gaps, acknowledging biases, and co-creating a trauma-informed standard of birthcare with change agents across the spectrum of birthwork.
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This podcast is dedicated to the education and information about pregnancy and birth, as well as labor and delivery options available in Canada primarily, but also across the world. Midwifery is quickly becoming a new standard for care, and many moms-to-be have lots of questions and concerns. We're here to help sift through the information and deliver it to you in one convenient place.
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Welcome to the Birth Boot Camp® Podcast, where every birth story is a celebration waiting to be shared, every family journey is honored, and every listener finds inspiration and support. Are you eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new baby? Or perhaps you're a doula or childbirth educator, seeking new insights and perspectives to enrich your practice? Maybe you're simply curious about the miraculous journey of pregnancy and birth? Whatever your reason for tuning in, you've found your commu ...
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Tend & Befriend – The Podcast for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond Hosted by Deborah the Doula, a birth professional with over 20 years of experience, Tend & Befriend is your go-to source for evidence-based insights, real birth stories, and expert advice. After two decades in the birth world, I’ve learned a thing or two—and I want to make sure you have access to that knowledge. Join me as we dive into the topics that matter most during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whether you're preparing for ...
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Pregnancy, Parenting & Politics, is a breath of fresh air: accessible, authoritative, funny, reassuring and personal. It's chock-full of Jeanne's comprehensive, medically-sound advice and insights plus conversations with women, mothers and experts in pregnancy, parenting and the power to change the world. Women's health expert, labor nurse, feminist, mother of four, Fit Pregnancy.com columnist and author of Common Sense Pregnancy (Random House, 2015), Jeanne Faulkner has been at the bedside ...
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Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated
Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of birth decisions? Do you wish you could trust your instincts and invite Christ into your birth plan? Have you already had a highly medicalized birth and now wonder if there’s a more peace-filled, empowering way to welcome future children into the world? Are you on the fence about natural birth but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your bi ...
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OHbaby! We Got This Podcast—your go-to for real talk, expert advice, and everything parenting (plus a little fun for you too)! Hosted by Angela Pedersen, founder of OHbaby! magazine, we’re here to empower you with expert interviews, honest product reviews, and lifestyle content that fits your parenting world. From pregnancy to postpartum, baby sleep to toddler tantrums, and everything in between—we cover it all with insight, humor, and heart. But let’s be real—parenting isn’t just about the ...
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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical ...
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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical ad ...
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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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Birth can be such an intense subject and a little "moonlight on the subject" is essential. The moment a mother or family finds out their pregnant a lot of emotions come into play. Information can be a tool of destruction or empowerment. Let's chat, learn, and strengthen each other. Cover art photo provided by Guzmán Barquín on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@guzmanbarquin
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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Come on a hysterical weekly journey with passionate community midwives. Discover what true, supportive, evidence based health care can look like when you are armed with information and a powerful voice. We will discuss health, birth, pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, sex... no topic is off the table.
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Mini Episode - What Does Labor Actually Feel Like?
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Send us a text Most moms are scared of labor because no one ever explains what the sensations actually feel like. So today, we’re breaking it down — in real, simple, honest terms. In this video, we talk about: ✨ What early labor really feels like ✨ How contractions change as your body opens ✨ Why pelvic pressure feels so intense (and why it’s GOOD)…
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Postpartum Care - How To Heal After Birth | 232
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In this episode of Postpartum Unpacked, Trish gets into the realities of postpartum recovery, with a focus on healing for vaginal births. Trish shares practical tips, emotional insights, and encouragement for new parents navigating the early weeks after delivery. Originally recorded as an Instagram Live, this episode emphasizes preparation, self-ca…
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Breech Baby + Positive C-Section | Emma’s Birth Story
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This week, I’m joined by my friend Emma, who prepared for an unmedicated birth that actually didn’t come to fruition because her baby was breech. After trying everything in the Spinning Babies handbook, she decided to pivot and use the very same mental coping techniques that she had learned for her natural birth to prepare for an ultimately positiv…
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Reacting to Hollywood Birth Scenes – The Good, the Bad, and the 🤯
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On this episode of the podcast, I had my sister Jenna come on the show for a fun and light hearted episode that I'm really excited to share with you guys. Jenna and I watched some birth videos – but not the kind of birth videos that you're thinking of! – and react to them live on the episode. I thought it'd be interesting coming from me as a labor …
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Ep 311: 11-Pound Baby, 3-Hour Labor: Leah’s Powerful Home Birth Story
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Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a home birth story! Home birth can be safe, supported, and deeply empowering when planned well. In this birth story, I’m joined by Leah, a writer, mom of two, and aspiring childbirth educator who planned a home birth after a positive but impersonal hospital birth with her first child. Despite navig…
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From Hospital to Birth Center: An Empowering Second Birth Story w/Rebekah Foderaro
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What happens when the birth you thought you’d have turns into something even more powerful? In this incredible unmedicated birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Rebekah Foderaro shares her journey from planning a hospital birth to unexpectedly falling in love with birth center care. Along the way, she opens up about pregnancy challenges, navigating …
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Episode 435 Surrendering to Birth: A Guided Meditation with Meagan Heaton
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This Christmas Eve episode is something a little different and very special! For over 400 episodes, you’ve heard our founder, Meagan Heaton, encourage, educate, and validate women through all types of birth stories. Now, she’s slowing down and speaking that encouragement directly to YOU. This episode is just a warm moment to simply pause, breathe, …
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Understanding HG (hyperemesis gravidarum) with Dr. Marlena Fejzo
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In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Dr. Marlena Fejzo, a leading women’s health scientist and researcher. Dr. Fejzo is best known for discovering the first genes linked to uterine fibroids, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, and hyperemesis gravidarum, and has published extensively on diseases affecting women. She is an Assistant…
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Doula Business Structures Explained: What Families and Professionals Should Know with Kristin Revere
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Gold Coast Doulas founder Kristin Revere explores the different ways birth and postpartum doulas structure their businesses, including solo practices, partnerships, collectives, and agencies. This episode is a valuable resource for families who are deciding which model of care best fits their n…
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[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Thriving After the NICU Journey
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This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most-loved postpartum episodes, a powerful and practical conversation for any parent navigating life after the NICU. Whether you’re currently in the thick of it or simply want to feel more prepared, this replay will leave you feeling supported, grounded, and seen. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jess…
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Episode 19: One Hospital Birth, Two Home Births & Life as a Birth Doula with Kaleigh Burrage
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Hi girly pops 💕 This week, Becca and Arielle sit down with Kaleigh Burrage, an RRDS birth doula, as she shares her deeply personal journey through one hospital birth, two home births, and what it’s like to live and work inside the world of birth. Kaleigh opens up about how each of her births shaped her trust in her body, her intuition, and her unde…
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44. Maternity Care in the Hospital, a Service Industry or Just a Medical Emergency?
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Since starting as a nurse in labor and delivery I have heard that this is not a service industry, not a hotel or restaurant as we are made to feel like servers sometimes. We know best about their care and birth plans, we will take care of them and they should just let us do our jobs. As more and more women speak up about trauma during hospital birt…
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IVF, Early Miscarriages, Traumatic First Induction & Redemptive Second Birth: Hannah Stevenson | Episode 31
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Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20% Hello, hello, friends! In this heartfelt episode of Lo & Behold, I sit down with Hannah, one of my amazing birth course students and a military mama who's navigated some seriously wild twists on her path to motherhood. She opens up about her fertility journey - think IVF rolle…
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#93 The Realest Talk About Burnout with The Bundle Birth Mentors
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What started as a simple “This or That” poll on a Bundle Birth Nurses Instagram, 7,000 of you responded, and those results stopped me in my tracks. It sparked a deep dive into the reality so many of you are living. Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s something thousands of you across our community are quietly carrying. In this episode, we’re diggin…
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122 | Going From Zero to Transition (with Christopher Heeter) [Birth Center Birth, Natural Birth, Precipitous Birth]
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While I am on a little maternity leave from the podcast, we are replaying all five of my children's birth stories, and we'll end by releasing our newest baby's birth story. To read even more details about this birth and see photos from this story, CLICK HERE!!! • Interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Click HERE! • Take the SURRENDERED BI…
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A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
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A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens immediately after your baby's birth. A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care provider. It is the process you go through to prepare for your desired birth experience. This process will lay the foundation for preparing you for scenarios …
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Postpartum Wellness: Craniosacral Therapy and Trauma Release with Shari Stamps
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Trish welcomes Shari Stamps, the founder of Navigating Parenthood and mama of six, for an enlightening conversation about craniosacral therapy and trauma release. Shari, an integrative wellness practitioner with over a decade of experience, specializes in supporting families with evidence-based tools for lactation, infant sleep, craniosacral therap…
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Send us a text Nineteen cousins, all born without medication, and not a single birth story was copy-pasted. Angie opens up about how a simple desire for unmedicated labor grew into a family pattern shaped by childbirth education, midwifery care, and steady partner support. What started as a personal preference became a repeatable approach: learn th…
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From IVF to Induction to Parenting a 5 Week Old & Running Sukha with Steven Puri - S7 E78
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I’ve spent 20+ years leading remote teams—first as an EVP at DreamWorks and a VP at 20th Century Fox and then as a 3x tech CEO. Along the way I learned that what actually makes remote work successful isn’t what most people focus on…and I picked up some amusing stories that illustrate these learnings. I run a community of 34K productivity-minded peo…
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From Only Child to Big Sibling: Supporting Toddlers Through Transition with Devon Kunztman
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Toddlerhood is full of big emotions, sudden shifts, and constant change- especially when a new baby is on the way. Today we will dive into what’s really happening beneath toddler behavior and how parents can navigate this season of life with confidence, connection, and compassion. In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I’m joined by Devon Kuntzm…
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Send us a text Birth often feels like a test you can fail, even when you and your baby are healthy. We tackle the missing support layer that changes that feeling: prenatal coaching that builds a grounded mindset, clear communication, and a flexible plan you can trust when things get real. We start by naming the gap most parents feel between medical…
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10 Contractions & a Toilet Baby: Positive Home Birth Story w/Ashley & Bryan Worley
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Can you imagine having only about 10 contractions and your baby being born?! This is seriously the BEST birth story! In this unforgettable (and honestly unbelievable) birth story, My Essential Birth students Ashley & Bryan Worley share their second birth experience — from preparing for pregnancy while parenting a toddler, to doing deep mental work …
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Postpartum OCD — The Intrusive Thoughts No One Warns You About | 230
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In this eye-opening episode, Trish tackles a topic that often leaves new moms feeling isolated and ashamed: postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts. If you've ever been haunted by scary "what if" scenarios about your baby - like dropping them or something terrible happening - you're not alone, and you're not a bad mom. Trish shares her own experience…
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135: Untangling Tongue Ties: Early Intervention & Empowering Parents with a Speech Language Pathologist
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Our guest today is Rachael Rose, speech-language pathologist and owner of Creative Speech Therapy in Manhattan. We discuss the identification and treatment of tethered oral tissues (TOTs) in infants, more commonly known as tongue ties and lip ties, and their impact on feeding, speech, and overall development. Rachael explains the importance of earl…
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Episode 434 Kela's Redemptive HBA2C with a 9.5lb Baby + Cervical Scar Massage During Labor
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Kela is an inspiring mama who joins us today sharing her HBA2C story! All three of Kela’s pregnancies were planned home births, yet her first two ended in cesarean after long labors labeled “failure to progress”, concerns of chorio, tachycardia, and fever. Though the odds were stacked against her, Kela never let go of the dreamy home birth she knew…
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Doulas Don’t Replace Partners with Kristin Revere
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Send us a text In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere addresses one of the most common misconceptions about doula care — that hiring a doula might replace the partner during birth or postpartum. Whether you’re a partner wondering how a doula fits in, or a parent curious about building your birth and postpartum team, this episode wil…
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Broken Pubic Bone + Failed Epidurals | Lauren’s Birth Stories
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This week, I’m joined by my friend Lauren, whose epidural worked a little too well to the point that she broke her pubic bone without even realizing it! In this episode, Lauren walks us through her 3 pitocin & cervidil inductions and 2 failed inductions. She also experienced preeclampsia with all 3 of her pregnancies, but gradually learned how to m…
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[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Healing After A Traumatic Birth
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This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most downloaded postpartum episodes, and for good reason. This conversation is for you if your birth didn’t go the way you hoped. In this replay, I sit down with Kaylee Summers — the Birth Trauma Mama — to unpack what birth trauma actually is, why it’s so common, and how you can begin to heal. Kaylee brin…
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Pregnancy Over 40: A Midwifery Perspective on AMA Care
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In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli explore advanced maternal age care for pregnancies over 40, unpacking what the data actually says about risk while keeping the conversation grounded and compassionate. They explain the difference between absolute and relative risk, discuss maternal and neonatal considerations, and h…
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Early Pregnancy + Prenatal Testing: Nausea, NIPT, and Wives Tales with Dr. Dallas Reed, MD | Episode 30
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Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20% Today we’re discussing early pregnancy insights and genetic testing with Dr. Dallas Reed, Chief of Genetics and an OB-GYN at Tufts Medical Center. She is also a medical advisor for SneakPeak, an over-the-counter, at-home early gender test with over 99% accuracy at 6 weeks of p…
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In this heartfelt Season 7 kickoff of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne is joined by longtime co-host and friend Justine for a reflective conversation on change, burnout, detachment, and new beginnings. Together, they reminisce on their years building Bundle Birth Nurses, honor Justine’s transition away from the team, and explore w…
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121 | The Day I Pushed Out A Giant Baby (with Christopher Heeter) [Birth Center Birth, Natural Birth, Shoulder Dystocia]
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While I am on a little maternity leave from the podcast, we are replaying all five of my children's birth stories, and we'll end by releasing our newest baby's birth story. To read even more details about this birth and see photos from this story, CLICK HERE!!! • Interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Click HERE! • Take the SURRENDERED BI…
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Low-dose aspirin, often called baby aspirin, is one of the most commonly recommended medications in pregnancy today. But despite how frequently it's prescribed, many patients still ask the same questions: Why do I need it? Is it safe? When should I start or stop? And who actually benefits? In this episode, we take a clear, evidence-based look at ba…
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It is completely normal to feel nervous about giving birth, especially with so many unknowns about how labor will unfold. Research shows that fear of birth can affect your experience, but you are not powerless against it. In this episode, you will learn how to identify what is driving your anxiety, filter out unhelpful influences, and use simple, e…
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Spotting in Early Pregnancy? The 3 Signs You NEED to Know | 229
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Today, Trish breaks down one of the most frightening aspects of early pregnancy: spotting and bleeding. Drawing from her personal experiences (six pregnancies, plus her daughter's recent journey) and her professional expertise as a nurse who has supported thousands of women, Trish explains how knowledge can empower listeners and prevent unnecessary…
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E102: Sacred Birth International with Anna Lundqvist
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Send us a text What if birth is a rite of passage, not a procedure? Angie sits down with Swedish mentor and former midwife Anna Lundqvist to explore how intuition, preparation, and grounded advocacy can transform pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Anna traces her path from Australia’s home birth culture in Byron Bay—where physiological birth and bir…
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Episode 18: 2 Hospital Vaginal Deliveries, a Birth Center Birth, and a Home Birth
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This week, Becca and Arielle sit down with Caitlin Gillings, a 34-year-old mom of four whose birth stories span nearly every setting: two hospital vaginal deliveries, a birth center birth, and finally a deeply empowering home birth. Caitlin opens up about navigating six pregnancies, including two losses between her third and fourth babies, and how …
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Holiday Boundaries, Big Milestones & What I’m Carrying Into 2026
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This episode is your invitation for a softer season, a clearer mind, or just a moment to breathe before the year ends. It will feel like a nice warm exhale. In this reflective end-of-year episode, I’m sharing the milestones, challenges, and growth that shaped my 2025 — from sending my NICU graduate to college, to navigating perimenopause, to choosi…
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Switching Gears While Parenting To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom, Author, & Adoption - Kim Patten - S7 E77
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I was raised in a traditional Chinese family, where my mother was a stay-at-home parent. Witnessing her profound unhappiness, I made a vow to myself: I would never follow that path. This fueled my intense drive to pursue a higher education and build a demanding career. The shock came after we adopted our daughter and welcomed our son shortly therea…
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