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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Pitocin Podcasts
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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Kristin Cavallari is back behind the microphone and more f*cking honest than ever. Let's Be Honest sets the record straight on everything from dating and relationships, nutrition and wellness, to what’s really going on behind those headlines. In her new lifestyle podcast, Cavallari dives into what connects people (and breaks them up), what makes people feel physically and spiritually healthy, and how to love yourself along the way. New episodes drop every Tuesday!
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Welcome to At Home With Kelly + Tiffany, where naturally-minded women gather together as we pursue simplicity and confidence in health alternatives, so we can show up better in our busy lives and feel more at home in our bodies. Join your favorite homebirth midwife duo for conversation, candor and community.
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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 childbirth, while recognizing a safe outcome isn't all that matters. We challenge the status quo, ...
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Two 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 and Justine share 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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So you just had a baby... let's talk the raw, unfiltered journey of birth, postpartum, and all things baby-related. I'm Mackenzie, a seasoned labor and delivery, as well as postpartum nurse and fellow mom. In a world filled with mixed messages and unrealistic expectations, I'm here to offer a refreshing unbiased look at birth & postpartum. With my background as a nurse and my personal journey as a mother to two little boys, I intimately understand the joys and challenges that come with mothe ...
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#339 | Pitocin Without An Epidural Plus An Unintentional Free Birth
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50:09Send us a text Emily shares two unforgettable and very different birth stories: an unmedicated hospital induction with Pitocin, and an unplanned free birth at home. In her first birth, she transferred late in pregnancy under New Hampshire’s “two high readings” rule for blood pressure. With a Foley balloon, Cervidil, and the lowest possible Pitocin …
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22 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 10
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Sleep Deprivation- The Sleep Hack Doctors Don't Tell You (Saved My Mental Health) | 222
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13:36Trish shares her personal experience with severe sleep deprivation and her groundbreaking 'Pump and Cup' method that can help new moms secure five to six hours of uninterrupted sleep. Trish explains the neurological impacts of sleep deprivation, how it affects your brain, and offers practical nighttime protocols to improve your sleep quality. She e…
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#343 | Rest Assured: Your Instincts are Right About Your Baby's Sleep with Louise Herbert
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47:23Send us a text When it comes to infant sleep, few topics are more misunderstood—or more burdened by cultural myths—than the expectation that babies should “sleep through the night.” Pediatric sleep and development specialist and author of Rest Assured: The Heart and Science of Nurturing Baby Sleep, Louise Herbert, joins us to explain what’s really …
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The Hills: Mess With Me I Mess With You (Season 5, Episode 12)
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49:35It’s another wild ride down memory lane as our Hills rewatch continues! This week, I’m dishing on it all — from Audrina standing me up to making out with Justin Bobby, what really went down during those “wake-up” scenes, and the moment I’m still not proud of. I open up about how I managed to separate real life from show life, what I’d love to ask J…
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Join us while we take a fun look at common home birth stereotypes, share personal stories, and explore how home birth stereotypes can miss the mark. This episode also covers our biggest enrollment event and the philosophy behind natural birth. 00:00 Introduction to Kelly and Tiffany's Podcast 01:07 Diving into Home Birth Stereotypes 02:51 Rant on "…
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Your Baby Isn't Broken - Night 2 Is Supposed to Be Hell (Here's Why) | 221
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13:38Trish explains why night two after birth often feels overwhelming, reassures new parents that it's normal, and shares practical tips to survive Second Night Syndrome. Drawing from her expertise, Trish emphasizes that your baby isn't broken - they're just adjusting to life outside the womb while helping establish your milk supply. Key Takeaways What…
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18 || Postcards from the Womb Pregnancy Week 8
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The Truth About Lochia- What Your Postpartum Bleeding Really Means | 220
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13:54In this episode of Postpartum Unpacked, Trish gets into the often-overlooked topic of lochia - postpartum bleeding. Trish breaks down what lochia really means, why it happens, and how to navigate it with confidence. Drawing from her experience as a labor nurse, she explains the healing process after birth, shares practical tips for comfort, and emp…
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#342 | Inducing Labor Naturally: Proven Methods for Getting Down to Birth
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45:16Send us a text After six seasons, we’re finally doing it—we’re talking about how to get down to birth. As your "due date" approaches, many women find themselves up against policies, deadlines, and pressure to accept a medical induction. But what if other ways actually work? Today, we explore all the safe, risk-free, and surprisingly enjoyable ways …
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Why I Can't Date An Actor with Justin Anderson
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52:27Justin Anderson is back, and we're asking the burning questions we really want to know about each other — if we don't want to answer... You guessed it, SIP or SPILL, baby! We talk about whether Justin is happy in Nashville, Hills reunions, my icks online, and how social media shows us way too much about actors. Find Kahlúa Dunkin Caramel Swirl at r…
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Ep 193. Birth Story: A Second Time Mom Declines All Ultrasounds
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42:51Join us as we discuss a unique birth story, the intricacies of declining ultrasounds, and the importance of support in fast labors. Plus, we unveil a brand new product we launched after you requested it! 00:00 Introduction to Kelly and Tiffany's Podcast 01:09 Recording Together at Home 01:50 Sharing a Birth Story 02:43 Listener Review and Feedback …
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16 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 7
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C-Section Recovery MISTAKES That Could Ruin Your Healing (Physiotherapist Reveals What Hospitals Don't Tell You) | 219
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33:55Trish sits down with Crystal, a physical therapist and c-section recovery expert with 17 years of experience and a professor for over 11 years, to discuss crucial insights into recovering from a C-section. They emphasize the importance of not solely relying on hospital recovery instructions, as proper early care can significantly impact long-term h…
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221 || Three Homebirth Birth Stories with Lu Boghosian
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1:21:41Today's episode is with Lu and it's about three home births, but it's really about so much more. This is an episode that I learned so much from. It's where childbirth education tapers off. And in this conversation we ventured into a world where we talked about. The expansion of the baby's journey and what it's like to tap into your intuition and bu…
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7 Reasons Your Booty Hurts After Birth (And The Fix) | 218
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33:05Trish breaks down the often-overlooked issue of postpartum booty pain experienced by new mothers, sharing her personal journey and the critical lessons learned. From her startling experience with her first baby Ian, where a nurse referred to hemorrhoids as 'a patch of cauliflowers,' to understanding various causes, Trish offers insights into tailbo…
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#341 | Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: How Breastfeeding Can Mimic Menopause
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47:39Send us a text After birth, many women are left blindsided by physical changes they never expected. Vaginal dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, and even emotional strain can all show up during breastfeeding — but most mothers are never told why. In this episode, we sit down with Sara Perelmuter, a third-year medical student at Weill Cornell Medic…
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Ep 192. Freebirth, Autonomy & Birth Outside the System (Pt 2)
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27:20Join us as we jump into the complexities of freebirth, discussing autonomy, safety, and the various reasons women choose this path. We'll touch on our perspectives and share about the importance of responsibility in the birthing journey. Part 2 of 2. 00:00 Introduction to At Home with Kelly and Tiffany 01:09 Continuing the Free Birth Conversation 0…
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Do you ever notice how the same lessons keep showing up until you finally get them? I've been noticing that lately. This week I’m talking about how life has a funny way of reflecting you right back at you. From a wild night at a medium’s event in Franklin to what I’ve learned about self-love, my boundaries, and overall energy over the last six year…
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Your Essential Second Trimester Checklist for a Smoother Birth Experience | 217
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18:20Feeling more energized and less nauseous? It's the perfect time to prepare for a smoother birth and postpartum. Trish shares a practical, no-fluff checklist of 11 actionable steps to take in the second trimester - from mobility exercises to crucial conversations with your provider - that can reduce interventions, ease labor, and boost your confiden…
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The 5-5-5 Rule that Saves Your Postpartum Recovery | 216
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10:15Hey mama! Today Trish is diving into the lifesaving 5, 5, 5 rule, the single most overlooked recovery secret that can save you from months of exhaustion and complications during postpartum recovery. Trish breaks down this essential rule: five days in the bed, five days on the bed, and five days near your bed. Learn how to heal faster, protect your …
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#340 | October Q&A: Pushing "Wrong", Laboring Down, Birthing the Placenta, Fistulas, Lip Ties, PP Rage, Pelvic Floors, Explaining Conception to Kids
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51:30Send us a text Welcome to the October Q&A episode! We kick things off with a few confessions from our community (and one from us!) before diving into your thoughtful questions on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Today’s questions include: Is it safe if you pee in the birth tub? How can you afford a home birth when money is tight? What does it mean…
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The Hills: It's On Bitch (Season 5, Episode 11)
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41:27Here we go with my first real episode of The Hills! From my “fake” Malibu house to the man-eater reputation, my relationship with Brody, and the producers’ plan for my so-called “character,” I’m breaking down what was real, what was fake, and what got way out of hand. Including that infamous London Hotel fight — how it escalated, why I still stand …
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Ep 191. Freebirth, Autonomy & Birth Outside the System (Pt 1)
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29:44Join us as we jump into the complexities of freebirth, discussing autonomy, safety, and the various reasons women choose this path. We'll touch on our perspectives and share about the importance of responsibility in the birthing journey. Part 1 of 2. 00:00 Introduction to At Home with Kelly and Tiffany 00:37 Podcast Goals and Listener Support 01:09…
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How Sydney Dozier Balances Babies & a Business | 215
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55:08Trish welcomes Sydney Dozier, a local to Nashville, mama of two, and founder of Renaissance Marketing Group to share her birth experiences and the challenges of being a working mom. Sydney gets real about her two wildly different birth stories and the rollercoaster of balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood. From a traumatic first birth to an em…
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Postpartum Unpacked Weeks 3 - 6: What Your Postpartum Nurses Wish You Knew | 214
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27:44Hey, mama! Welcome to the Postpartum Unpacked series on The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama. Trish is here to guide you through the wild, beautiful chaos of postpartum. This week, we’re diving into weeks 3 to 6 after birth - a critical window that shapes your recovery, from bleeding to milk supply to your pelvic floor and emotions. Trish is …
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Do I Want to Makeout With This Person? With Justin Anderson
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54:52Justin is back to discuss this new wave of dating I'm in. It's been a minute since I've been on dates, so I'm catching you guys up on the latest antics. From manifesting a sports coach into my life, to what made me delete Raya, to meeting men in the wild, and to dating someone that could be my "red string theory". A word from my sponsors: Quince - …
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Ep 190: Homeschooling, Motherhood and Midwifery
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1:01:52Join Midwife Tiffany as she shares a heartfelt keynote speech delivered to homeschool moms in San Diego. Explore the ups and downs of her homeschooling journey, how it intertwines with her work as a home birth midwife, and discover tips, mistakes, and personal anecdotes for navigating the homeschool path. 00:00 Introduction to Kelly and Tiffany's P…
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The 5 Positions that UNSTICK Labor at 6cm - + Side-Lying, Jiggle & Shake the Apples | 213
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14:47Trish guides you through practical, nurse-tested movements inspired by Spinning Babies to help you progress through labor naturally. Learn essential techniques like the jiggle, forward-leaning inversion, sideline release, lateral jiggle, shake the apples, and a tiny sacral nudge. Trish offers step-by-step instructions, partner cues, and advice on w…
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Why ONE Postpartum Checkup Is Failing Moms - The Truth Your Provider Won't Tell You | 212
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17:09In this episode of Postpartum Unpacked, Trish unpacks the inadequacies of traditional postpartum care. Drawing on her experience as a labor and delivery nurse and a mom of seven, Trish discusses the outdated six-week postpartum visit and highlights the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' new guidelines advocating for multiple check…
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Ep 189. Embracing Aging + Preparing for Perimenopause
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27:46In this solo episode of 'At Home with Kelly and Tiffany,' Midwife Kelly shares personal reflections and tips on embracing the aging process and preparing for perimenopause. Discussing her journey through her early forties, Kelly emphasizes the importance of holistic health practices, including sleep, nutrition, stress management, and movement. Inco…
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#338 | Breastfeeding Q&A: How to Night Wean, Delayed Milk Production, Breastmilk & Cavities, Biting the nipple, Strong Let-Downs, Oversupply
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41:53Send us a text Welcome to another Breastfeeding Q&A episode. Today, we start with a conversation on how to night wean and your personal experiences with what worked best. For today's questions, Trisha responds to: How child-led weaning works at 14 months, 18 months, and 2 years old Nursing strikes at 6 months — why they happen and how to respond Ni…
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The Hills: The Surprise Wedding Guest (Season 5, Episode 10)
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1:01:38We kick off this new mini-series of The Hills rewatch episodes with the infamous Heidi and Spencer's wedding episode. We discuss my mental state going into filming, how real I think the drama of Lauren going to the wedding or not was, and the drama of Holly as maid of honor. The scenes I think are staged, when and how I decided to join The Hills, a…
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Navigating Baby Loss with Jennifer Senn: Offering Hope and Healing to Families in Grief | 211
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52:18In this heartfelt episode, Trish sits down with Jennifer Senn, a baby loss coach who has transformed her own tragic loss into a mission of support and healing. Jennifer shares the deeply personal story of losing her twins at 32 weeks and discusses how she now helps other parents navigate their own journeys through grief. This episode is a must-list…
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Postpartum Unpacked: No One Told Me the First 2 Weeks Postpartum Would Be This Hard | 210
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19:39Hey Mama! Welcome to the Postpartum Unpacked series on The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama! Trish guides you through the wild, beautiful, and raw first two weeks after birth. This episode is packed with practical tips to help you heal, care for your newborn, and navigate the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum. From managing lochia to surv…
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#337 | Toddlers & New Siblings: Expert Tips from Devon Kuntzman of Transforming Toddlerhood
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52:04Send us a text Bringing a new baby home is exciting—but it can feel overwhelming when you’re worried about how your toddler will adjust. You may be wondering: Will my toddler feel jealous? How do I handle tantrums? How do I keep my child feeling loved while caring for a newborn? In this episode, toddler expert Devon Kuntzman, author of the book Tra…
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The Reset: Laguna Surprises, The Hills, and Season Two
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Who would have thought THIS would be one of the most controversial topics we've shared about on social media?! We're chatting synthetic Pitocin and naturally occurring oxytocin on the pod today. Discover why it matters for your birth and postpartum experience, hear real-life stories, and learn how to navigate these crucial decisions for your own bi…
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