My name is Care Messer, I’m an entrepreneur, childbirth educator birth and postpartum doula and the mom of two girls. Birth stories begin before your baby is even conceived and we’re here to talk about it. Join Ashley & I as we create discussions around connection, finding and using your voice and of course, birth stories! We will release an episode each week so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second!
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A mother and son discussion, debate, and comedy show that brings together generations to discuss contemporary issues in modern society.
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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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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Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make ...
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Join Mal + Kate each Monday as they talk about adoption, parenthood, Disney, and MORE! They are two adoptive moms that seek to love, support, and elevate all corners of the adoption triad through honest conversations with adoptive parents, birth moms, & adoptees, all while running Funding Love, a non-profit that strengthens bonds, builds community, and restores people through all-expenses-paid vacations to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine; the ...
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Join friends, Olani Allen and Tori Mastropole, as they navigate the pregnancy, parenting, and everything in between. Through candid conversations and the occasional guest, Olani and Tori will discuss everything from the beautiful moments to the hard sh*t that comes with pregnancy and parenting. Tune in every Wednesday to hear the millennial take on all things pregnancy.
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*Watch Full Episodes at www.youtube.com/@ridethewavemediapodcast* A podcast that elevates every mom as she prepares her HEART & MIND for birth!
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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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The Birth Journeys Podcast®️: Lifting the veil on the birth experience
Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach
Welcome to The Birth Journeys Podcast®, a unique space where 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 episode, we dive into essential topics like birth preparation, deb ...
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A podcast for mamas in any season of life who work hard but want to work wholeheartedly instead. As a mom of 30 years, I have parented during different seasons of life. I have been a young mom at age 20 and an experienced mom giving birth at 40. Let's talk about parenting during newborn, toddler, preteen, teen and adult years through all the seasons of parenthood. Weekly episodes featuring moms in different seasons of life and motherhood. Takeaway tips and tricks that have been tested by mom ...
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Allison is a lactation consultant, breast pump expert, and mom of 3 boys who talks with real moms and experts about breastfeeding & pumping. New Little Life has an exclusive program called Pumping for Working Moms, which is designed to help working moms pump easily and efficiently to combine breastfeeding & pumping while going back to work! This podcast is designed to help you feel supported by other moms doing exactly what you're doing, get tips and tricks on breastfeeding, and learn to nav ...
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A podcast for birth moms, by birth moms. Ashley Mitchell and Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard have a decade between their adoption placements. They address raw and real emotions and experiences, and have other birth mom guests on the show to join in on the conversation.
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MODCAST is a podcast on the most impactful maternal and infant health research conducted today. MODCAST aims to bring scientists, doctors, donors, and families behind the laboratory doors for a fascinating look into the science that is changing, study by study, the story of moms and babies in the U.S. From interviews and news analysis to study discussions and more, MODCAST is the science community’s source for today’s preeminent research on moms and babies. Listen today.
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Most women struggle with their transition into motherhood. So, I created the “Oh Baybee!” podcast to help pregnant women successfully give birth and transition from bump to bundle. Hi! I'm Stephanie Poole. In this podcast I'll not only tackle the basics of birth prep, childbirth and lactation, but I'll also spend time on the less talked about – but much needed conversation on mommy-care. In this podcast, I reveal tried and true tips, tricks and strategies that'll make your transition into mo ...
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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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Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy Podcast for an Informed and Fearless Birth Experience
Beth Connors - Certified Nurse Midwife
Beth Connors is a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and girl mom. Every week, Your Birth Bestie, shares practical pregnancy tips, personal birth stories, and dives deep into informed and empowering maternity care to help you have the best labor and delivery experience. Tune in for expert insights and trusted support through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Get answers to all your pregnancy questions including: What pregnancy and labor interventions ar ...
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This Podcast is for moms who want to get consistent in their routines, feel abundant with time and find joy in living their purpose by partnering with God and slowing down to accomplish the most important things through the power of 5 Minute Habits! Tonya Wirfs is a Mom of 5, Wife, Habits Coach, Speaker, Mother of Influence, Disciple Thought Leader, Birth It Forward Ambassador and Facilitator for The Single Mom KC. You can connect with her on FB or IG @5MinuteHabitsForMoms.
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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, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you. As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, as a certified Maine birth photogr ...
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Our radio show Indiana Adoptee Network News will interview those in the adoption community.
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Marni Wasserman's journey into motherhood began after going through a natural pregnancy and home birth. She's here to share her experiences and what she is learning along the way as a mom committed to health. Through solo shows and guest interviews you are going to get the best information on mom and baby wellness. Marni will be covering a wide variety of topics including natural fertility, clean diet and necessary supplements, having a positive pregnancy experience, discovering alternative ...
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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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Every birth story. Every mom.
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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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In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences!
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Hosted by birth worker and activist Bianca Sprague from bebo mia Inc (https://bebomia.com/), Hot + Brave is like a hilarious conversation with your feisty friend who doesn’t give a f*ck. Brave stories, business support, hot topics and #truthbombs that will either balm your soul or light fire to your rage.
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Join Laura and Nadia, two experienced pelvic health physiotherapists and coaches, as they share their expertise in pre and postnatal health. With a combined 12 years of practice and education, they bring a wealth of knowledge to empower women on their journey through pregnancy and birth. Whether you're a soon-to-be mom, currently pregnant, or navigating the postpartum period, this podcast is your go-to resource for informed decision-making and support.
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Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater ci ...
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Mind Your Own Karma–The Adoption Chronicles Podcast educates listeners on the realities of adoption through the stories of adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We delve into their journeys, exploring identity, the emotional impacts of adoption, and the complexities that are involved when a child is removed from their biology. We also tackle tough topics like transracial adoption and adoption ethics, featuring experts and advocates. By sharing these diverse perspectives we hope to n ...
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🎙️ Welcome to the VBAC Junkie Podcast, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me on this powerful road where I open up about my personal cesarean experiences and my VBA3C journey, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, incredible moms who've experienced a VBAC will sit down with me to share their unique stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. BUT this podcast isn't just for those who ...
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Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands o ...
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A Podcast for Biological, Adoptive, & Foster Moms. No experts. No topics. Just real talk from real moms about real life.
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Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realit ...
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Julie Nitz, mom of eleven, freebirther, Proverbs 31 woman, and traditional birth keeper chats about autonomous pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and crunchy mom life. As a freebirther and traditional birth keeper, her goal is to provide rich but practical information and thoughts surrounding all things birth, encourage families to take responsibility and feel powerful in their birthing choices. This podcast is for anyone who values autonomy in birth no matter where or with whom (or not) you birt ...
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This podcast is for you if you’ve experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey such as pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, health conditions that impact fertility, a traumatic pregnancy or birth, etc. My name is Natalee Facey and I’m a mom to two angel babies, Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Inner Healing Guide. I believe that any experience that brings us unimaginable pain also has the potential to connect us to our deepest source of power. My work is to walk with you through it a ...
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Therapist mom of twins shares birth stories, hacks for living with twins, and importance of mental health especially as moms. Tackling taboo topics and trying to end stigmas.
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Simplify Birth & Motherhood: Clarity for Informed decisions in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Motherhood!
Amanda Mejia: Birth Advocate, Childbirth Educator, Private Mom Coach
Get Clarity for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and motherhood Journey! Are you a pregnant or postpartum mama? Are you feeling lost as to what options you have for pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and in the early years of your motherhood journey? Do you wish all that overwhelming information can be condensed into one place and easy to understand? Are you ready to nurture and build up your mom-gut to help you make informed decisions that best serve you and your family? In this podca ...
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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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A podcast that is centered around the life story of the podcast guest.
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Kristen Burgess shares everything you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast. Pregnancy, baby care, toddlers, and managing motherhood are all covered!
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A podcast interviewing experts in the prenatal, natural birth and pediatric care field sharing their wisdom about how to feel safe, supported and empowered during your pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Brought to you by the prenatal and pediatric specialists in acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, yoga, lactation and birth education at the Cap Wellness Center.
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Mom Please!!! - Episode 7 - BIRTH RATES are FALLING!!! Why do we CARE??? (Part 2/2)
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Mom Please!!! - A discussion and debate show spanning generations Episode 7 - BIRTH RATES are FALLING!!! Why do we CARE??? (Part 2/2) Instagram: EricJosephVO LinkedIn: eric-joseph-722088242 Twitter/X: @EricJosephVOBy Eric Joseph
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Birth it Up Success Story: How This Mom Rocked Her Labor
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*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** In…
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48 - Empowering Breastfeeding Moms: A Journey with Lindsey White of The Little Milk Bar
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In this episode, Lindsey White, founder and CEO of The Little Milk Bar, joins us to discuss the challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding and lactation. Lindsey shares her personal breastfeeding journey with her three children, highlighting the struggles she faced and how those experiences inspired her to create a brand that empowers breastfeeding p…
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BONUS EP 1: 2024 Birth Mom Vacation Recap
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The 2024 Birth Mom Vacation has come to an end, and for this week's BONUS Episode Mal + Kate invite Funding Love's Vacation Director, Sarah Basham, along with all three 2024 Birth Mom Vacation Magic Makers, Audra, Jess, and Sara, to debrief the trip and share their experiences with these incredible women. Connect with Funding Love! Website Instagra…
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363; Life-Threatening Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Story of Birth Trauma, Survival, and Healing with Kayleigh Summers, LCSW, PMH-C
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Today’s episode carries a sensitivity notice for anyone currently processing a birth trauma. Kayleigh Summers is a licensed therapist, writer, and content expert in perinatal trauma. Through sharing her lived experience as an amniotic fluid embolism survivor, Kayleigh supports families through perinatal trauma. She has created thriving support comm…
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Dispelling Exercise Myths in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Might Mom Jessica Sennet
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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Sennet, a seasoned professional who brings both personal and professional wisdom to the table regarding women's health before, during, and after pregnancy. She shares her unique journey from actress to fitness expert and discusses how she became passionate about helping mothers navigate the c…
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S3E36 - ADOPTEE, ADOPTIVE MOM AND BIRTH MOTHER: ASHLEY ALLEC TOWNE
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Ashley is an adoptee, birth mother, and an adoptive parent.After going through foster care and being adopted by a Baptist family at the age of 4, she saw a lot of trauma in many forms. She was surrounded by adoptees and always knew adoption was special, so when she found out she was pregnant, she knew that adoption was the only answer. While there …
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Calm Labor Confident Birth Student: First Time Mom in Her Forties
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Trish welcomes her Calm Labor Confident Birth student, Taylor, to share her inspiring birth story. Taylor (45 next month) is a wife and mum of Luca, her first son who was born in June with her husband Dennis. She goes by Dr. Taylor Burrowes on social media (her maiden name) and has a PhD in marriage, couples & family counseling. She’s a retired men…
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Yes, You CAN Have a VBAC! Trust Your Body and Find a Supportive Provider!
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Let's explore VBAC and dispel the myth that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean." Stephanie shares her VBAC journey, discusses risks, benefits, and preparation tips. She emphasizes finding a supportive provider and empowering women to make informed decisions about their birth plan. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postp…
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S2 Ep3: Rhonda Chamberlain, PT, returning to postpartum exercise
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In this episode, Rhonda Chamberlain, a physiotherapist and postpartum fitness coach, shares her journey and expertise in postpartum fitness. She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, celebrating small wins, and finding realistic ways to integrate physical activity into daily routines. Rhonda recommends ditching the all-or-nothing mindset, re…
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93. Navigating a Traumatic Birth and Finding Healing: Emily’s Maine Medical Center Experience
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Send us a text Join me in Episode 93 of MyMaine Birth as Emily shares her raw and emotional story of navigating motherhood with her boyfriend Curtis. Discover how she found out she was pregnant while on birth control and the prenatal care she received from Intermed in Portland, Maine. Emily’s narrative takes a dramatic shift at the 36th week with c…
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932| How Perinatal OCD Overtook My Pregnancy and Birth Experience - Danielle Silverstein
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Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 25% off your first subscription and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Today's guest: Danielle Silverstein of Marriage and Martinis The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episo…
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S3E39 - A PLAYLIST FOR A MISUNDERSTOOD POPULATION. LORI EVANS ERMI, ADOPTION SONGS
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Lori Evans Ermi (she/her) wears a lot of hats! Lori is an adoptee, adopter, daughter, step-daughter, step-sister, half-sister, step-mother, single mom, entrepreneur, and former corporate executive now Professional Certified Coach and leadership consultant. Professionally, Lori has over 30 years’ experience incorporate leadership and organizational …
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S4 E03 - Fighting for Fairness: Workplace Rights from Pregnancy to Menopause
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Join Bianca as she chats with Jack and Catherine, lawyers fighting for working women at all stages of their reproductive life cycle, from pregnancy through menopause. Jack's practice focuses on combating sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, illegal gender pay disparity, sex discrimination, maternity leave matters, unlawful retaliation, and …
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Here's 3 Ways To Tell If Breastfeeding Is Right For You
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On this episode of the Funding Love Adoption Podcast, Mal + Kate discuss those awful, dreaded, hairy, scary HOME STUDIES! Tune in to get questions answered and fear alleviated, as the ladies share the truth that home studies really aren't that bad. Connect with your hosts! @malyourpal @katedawnduck Connect with Funding Love! Website Instagram Faceb…
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366: Respecting and Adapting Cultural Practices: Postpartum Confinement with Dr. Kristal Lau, MPH, MBBS, BMedSc (Hons), ELMO
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It is an undeniable fact that our Western norms for prenatal and postnatal care of mothers are very different from other countries and cultures. Even the term “confinement” is not as familiar to most Americans as it is in other countries. Join us as we explore this topic further with today’s expert. Dr. Kristal Lau is a certified European Lifestyle…
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VBAC after twin c-section. Bailey's redemptive VBAC story.
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Text Hannah! Pre-Sale is Open! Enroll in VBAC Is Your Birth Right before the pre-sale discount ends on October 4, 2024. First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…
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Ashley Martin: From Birth Complications to Creating the NICU Notebook
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Send us a text How does a mother endure the stress of a high-risk pregnancy and the NICU during the early days of the pandemic? Join us as Ashley Martin from Southern Missouri bravely shares her incredible journey, from the initial excitement of a planned pregnancy to the harrowing moments of dealing with complications like a subchorionic hemorrhag…
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Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
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You have increased nutrient needs during pregnancy, and maintaining a balanced diet is essential for you and your baby. There is no denying that animal products are naturally rich sources of specific vitamins and nutrients, and those following a plant-based diet can still meet their nutritional needs. People choose a plant-based diet for various re…
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Everything You Need to Know About Avoiding a C-Section
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Today, we're talking about a really important topic, how to avoid a cesarean. With c section rates being so high, it's crucial to know how to boost your chances of a vaginal delivery, and avoid unnecessary interventions. We're going to cover the risks of cesareans, why they happen, and I'm going to share some tips, some practical, but enlightening …
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92. Trusting Your Choices in Childbirth: Christi's Story
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Send us a text In episode 92 of MyMaine Birth we hear from Christi as she shares her journey through pregnancy, labor, and the birth of her son, Oscar. I had the incredible honor of being Christi's fly-on-the-wall-birth-photographer, so I'm SUPER excited she is here to share her story with you all today! Christi shares how the trust she built with …
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E38: I'm in My First Trimester of PREGNANCY, What is exactly happening?!
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Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. You are in your first trimester and depending on what point you are at your body and baby have already done AMAZING things and will continue to do AMAZING things! The way I like…
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#30. Ten Weird Things You Need To Know About Your Newborn At Birth
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Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Welcome to this episode of The Labor Room Podcast, where I'm diving deep into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough – the immediate care of newborns right after birth. You may think you're prepared, with all the advice you've gathered about…
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Today we have a Hypnobirthing birth story. Taylor and Jack recount their unmedicated birth experience supported by their doula, Heather. New parents that are looking into Hypnobirthing always want to know how the tools work in labor and birth. And the cool part about birth – is the unknown – which is always the most intimidating! This show explores…
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If Hospital Walls Could Talk: Advocacy, Insights, and Education with Doula Vera Kevic Part One
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Cindy is joined by Vera Kevic, a seasoned birth doula and childbirth educator with over a decade of experience. The conversation dives into various birth environments, contrasting high-risk hospital settings with home births and birthing centers. Vera is a strong advocate for informed consent in labour, birth and…
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931| Unmedicated Birth Center Birth and Postpartum Stories - Chinyere Okoronkwo
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Links: Sponsor: Anja Health: Get your collection kit for free today at AnjaHealth.com using the code BIRTHHOUR Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (also comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!By Bryn Huntpalmer
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365: Behind The Sessions: To-Do Lists and Self-Criticism: You’ve Done More Than You Think
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The idea of “not doing enough” comes up every week with moms in therapy who feel like they aren’t getting enough done on their to-do list, whether it’s an actual list or a mental list in their minds. Let’s explore this topic deeper. Show Highlights: The parenting to-do list increases exponentially as you become a new parent. We shouldn’t discount A…
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66. How to navigate breastfeeding with IBCLC Alex Wachelka
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Breastfeeding is a learned skill, it’s ok if it does not feel natural or easy. Feeding your baby is something you need to plan for but know that it’s ok (and very likely) that it may look different in the first few weeks than you planned or expected. Alex, who is an IBCLC has so much incredible knowledge and amazing tips for you to navigate your jo…
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#283 | Breastfeeding Q&A: A 5-month Old Baby Starts to Breastfeed, Low Milk Supply, How Often To Feed in First 24-hours, Plugged Ducts & Pumping
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Send us a text Welcome to our second 'Breastfeeding Q&A' episode with Trisha & Cynthia. We open with an inspiring success story of a mother whose baby did not start breastfeeding for the first time until around five months of age. Additionally, we answer the following questions: I tried everything to increase my supply and stumped every lactation c…
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EBB 328 - Importance of Bilingual Doula Care with Neysha Reyes Cruz of Olas de Amor
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Neysha Reyes Cruz’s journey to becoming a birth doula was sparked by witnessing the inadequate support and resources during a friend’s hospital birth in Puerto Rico. Her personal experiences and those of her family have further fueled her commitment and passion for advocating on behalf of women, particularly within Hispanic and Latinx communities. …
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Exciting Update! More Episodes are Coming to the Podcast!
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I’m excited to share an update: I am adding more episodes to the podcast. This means you’ll get even more evidence-based information every single week. Listen to this episode for all the details. Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more. Check …
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[Birth Stories] Two Non-Epidural Inductions: With and Without the Fetal Ejection Reflex, with Meredith Finch
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Given that Pitocin contractions can be so intense, most people who have inductions also tend to have epidurals – but not Meredith Finch! Listen as she shares with Adriana how her preparation, flexibility, the crucial support from her husband and her doula, and a profound emotional release with her careprovider helped her through her two inductions,…
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Join Olani and Tori as they catch up this week on pacifiers and nap time! Olani talks about how it’s going with dropping the pacifier cold turkey. She also shares her struggles with dropping from two naps to one nap per day. Spoiler alert: things could be going better. They wrap up talking about Disney and conversation on choosing still or sparklin…
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91. Pregnancy and Postpartum during a Pandemic: Faith's Maine Birth Story with care from Coastal Women's Health in Scarborough
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 91 of MyMaine Birth, I can’t believe we’re almost at 100 episodes! Thank you so much to all of you who have supported me through this really incredible journey of collecting and publishing Birth Stories from across Maine and to all of you who have offered to share your own birth story on the podcast, it literally w…
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50 - Lessons Learned: From Pregnancy To Postpartum
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In this episode of The Best Birth Podcast, co-hosts Sarah Ziroll and Jen Banks reflect on the invaluable lessons they've learned from interviewing experts in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. They discuss the recurring themes of nutrition, exercise, and sleep that have been emphasized by their guests, and how these basics play a crucial role i…
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49 - Better Than Happy: Transforming Your Birth Experience with Jodi Moore
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In this episode, Jody Moore of the podcast "Better Than Happy" joins us to discuss how focusing on thoughts and mindset can significantly impact our reality, particularly in the context of birth and motherhood. Jody shares her journey from struggling with work-life balance and embracing motherhood to becoming a life coach and helping tens of thousa…
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David Arrell's Blueprint for First-Time Dads: Embrace the Journey of Fatherhood
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David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood. Where to find Da…
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S2 Ep2: diastasis recti part 2- advanced exercises
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In this episode, Laura and Nadia discuss diastasis recti and exercises that can be done during pregnancy to help with rehab. They break down the exercises by trimester, starting with the first trimester where they recommend focusing on activating the deep core muscles and breathing properly. In the second trimester, they discuss the importance of m…
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70. C-Section Recovery and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy With Dr. Sabrina Thorpe
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Whether you're currently recovering from a C-section or preparing for one, this episode with Dr. Sabrina Thorpe, will help answer your biggest questions, from what to expect physically to how physical therapy can play a crucial role in your recovery. In this episode, you can expect: What are the most common physical challenges during c-section reco…
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