Best Home Birth After Cesarean Podcasts (2024)

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The Realities of Modern Obstetrics: Dr. Stu’s Unfiltered Take 1:33:44

23m ago1:33:44

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With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…

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Double the Love: Navigating Parenthood with Twins...Triplets...and more! 40:01

40m ago40:01

40:01

In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, we delve into the world of parenting multiples with the insightful Dr. Christina Cavezza, host of the Fierce Kind Mama of Multiples podcast. From the excitement of discovering you're expecting twins to the unique challenges and joys of raising them, Dr. Cristina shares her personal journey as a twin mom …

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Is Cesarean Birth Safer than Vaginal Birth? 35:46

2d ago35:46

35:46

If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Birth Stories: Navigating Pregnancy and Birth as a Teenager 53:10

2h ago53:10

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Summary Kameryn Matranga shares her story of what it was like being pregnant and giving birth as a teen mom…TWICE. She shares the challenges she faced with friendships, balancing school and parenthood, and her ability to advocate for herself in the medical system. She also shares what postpartum and breastfeeding were like for her. She shares her j…

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Should you change providers for your VBAC? 6:44

10h ago6:44

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Text Hannah! Finding a VBAC supportive provider is really freaking hard in a lot of areas and it can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for a VBAC. So when it's time to decide whether or not to stay with the same provider who did your c-section you might be wondering what to do. The majority of people in the birth world would tell you …

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Group B Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy: What it means for labor! 19:31

3h ago19:31

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Summary In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss group B strep (GBS), a common bacteria found in the intestines or lower genital tract of 10-30% of adults. While GBS doesn't cause symptoms in healthy adults, it can be dangerous for newborns. They explain what the options are for a GBS positive parent when giving birth. They emphasize the import…

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Navigating Postpartum Recovery After a Cesarean 37:19

38m ago37:19

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Summary In this episode, Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly discuss what C-section recovery looks like. They cover the different types of C-sections, including planned and unplanned, and how recovery can vary depending on the type. They emphasize the importance of rest, asking for help, and staying on top of pain medication. They also recommend seein…

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Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska 1:02:36

16d ago1:02:36

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Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…

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Advice from the Doc: Back to School Health 29:11

21d ago29:11

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Dr. Whitaker is back with us to talk about back-to-school health. He explains how children get virus and why it’s more common for some children than others. We also chat about how stress and the introduction of new viruses during the holiday season also play a role. Dr. Whitaker gives some ideas on ways to minimize risks of getting sick so often an…

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What Your Labor & Delivery Nurses Want You to Know with Nurse Sydney 39:24

22d ago39:24

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We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…

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Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success. 42:54

13d ago42:54

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Text Hannah! Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding. If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, …

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7 of the Most Common Interventions During Labor and Birth 36:33

24d ago36:33

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If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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Ask The Midwife: Managing Expectations and Rest During Prodromal Labor 35:05

14d ago35:05

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In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss prodromal labor with midwife Leonora of Home Birth Honey. They explain what prodromal labor is and how it differs from Braxton Hicks contractions or early labor. They emphasize the importance of managing expectations and rest during prodromal labor. They also discuss factors that can contribute to prodro…

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Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision. 12:54

19d ago12:54

12:54

Text Hannah! Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT... What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks? Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? T…

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7 Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You 35:58

1M ago35:58

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When it comes to your birth partner, they may be thinking that all they have to do is show up, right? Wrong! There are so many ways they can step in and help to make the birth experience a beautiful bonding moment as your sweet baby comes into the world. Listen in for practical tips and advice! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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OB Care in Pregnancy and Birth 53:00

21d ago53:00

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Summary In this episode we chat with Dr. Romy Ghosh about what pregnancy care looks like when under the care of an Obstetrician. She chimes in on routine tests and procedures in pregnancy, including dating ultrasounds, prenatal labs, and genetic testing. She explains the importance of these tests and how they help monitor the health of both the mot…

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Healing Birth Trauma: Navigating Therapy with Dr. Emily Turinas 25:47

25d ago25:47

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In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Emily Turinas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her PhD in counseling psychology. Dr. Turinas brings her expertise and passion for helping individuals heal from trauma. From understanding the psychological impact of traumatic birth experiences to seeking ther…

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Birth Story: Working through Tough Decisions and All the Outcomes with Confidence with Whitni Synakiewicz 47:33

1M ago47:33

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In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…

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Belly Binding as a Healing Ceremony 44:32

28d ago44:32

44:32

In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha interview k'mae martinez (she/they) about the practice of belly binding. k’mae is multiracial birth and postpartum doula, a space holder for those amidst transition, a womb tender, aspiring herbalist, and belly binding practitioner in kinship with the rebozo. Her work is rooted in the reclamation of Sacredness t…

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Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly 49:12

1M ago49:12

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Text Hannah! In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for …

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Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues. 11:33

1M ago11:33

11:33

Text Hannah! Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your…

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Breech Births: What Are Your Options and What Are the Risks with Rixa Freeze, PhD 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…

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Navigating Loss and the Journey of Healing 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

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Diamond Williams shares her personal journey of multiple pregnancies, miscarriages, and the inspiration behind writing her book. She emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and support for those experiencing pregnancy loss. Diamond turned to writing as a way to heal and found solace in sharing her story with others. Diamond reflects on the need …

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An Attorney's Proactive Approach to a Safer Birth 54:56

2M ago54:56

54:56

In this enlightening episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we welcome Gina Mundy, a distinguished attorney, bestselling author, and devoted mother of three. Join us as Gina shares her invaluable insights and proactive strategies for ensuring a safe and empowered birth experience. As an attorney specializing in childbirth cases, Gina brings over two deca…

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What to Expect When You're Having Twins with Natalie Diaz of Twiniversity 56:16

2M ago56:16

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It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear! Where to find Natalie: Website Instagram What to Do When You're Having Two Li…

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Our Best Advice on Navigating and Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones & How to Handle Postpartum Expectations 31:37

2M ago31:37

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Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not go as well. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…

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Birth Stories: Cory's Story of Navigating Conflict with her OBGYN 1:17:53

2M ago1:17:53

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In this candid and heartfelt episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we delve into Cory's empowering birth story, filled with unexpected twists and valuable lessons. Join us as Cory bravely shares her journey of pregnancy and childbirth, where her initial choice of OB led to a series of interventions she hadn't anticipated. Tune in to hear Cory's honest a…

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How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids? 19:52

2M ago19:52

19:52

Text Hannah! So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that S…

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Count the Kicks: Ensuring Baby's Well-being with Kimberly Isburg 22:21

2M ago22:21

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Join us for a crucial episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast as we unravel the importance of kick counting in pregnancy. Many expectant parents have heard about kick counting but may feel unsure about how to effectively practice it. That's why we're thrilled to have Kimberly Isburg, an expert from Count The Kicks, to guide us through this essential prenat…

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Top 10 Pregnancy Complaints and Practical Remedies to Cope with the Not So Fun Side of Pregnancy 41:30

2M ago41:30

41:30

While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…

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Sibling Support: Navigating Birth with Children Present 25:38

2M ago25:38

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In this insightful episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we dive deep into the often-contemplated decision of whether to have siblings present during the birth of a new baby. Join us as we welcome back the esteemed midwife, Leonora Colen, from Home Birth Honey in Austin, Texas, to explore the nuanced pros and cons of this unique birthing experience. In …

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Make Calm, Confident, and Competent Decisions about Your Child’s Health with Dr. Elana Roumell of Doctor Mom 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…

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Father's Day Special: The Birth King Showdown! 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

Join us for a fun Father's Day Special on Birth, Baby! Podcast, where we celebrate the behind the scenes supporters of Ciarra and Samantha – our husbands! In this comedic episode, we invite our very own husbands to the mic for a friendly yet competitive showdown to determine the ultimate "Birth King." Get ready for laughter and surprises as we put …

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A positive VBAC after a miscarriage and c-section with Morgan Martin. 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Text Hannah! On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way. In this episode, we dive into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section…

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Birth Story: On Giving Birth Where You Feel Peace with Martha Henon 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

We have a home birth story this week! Martha Henon, mother of 2, joins us to share her birth experiences. Giving birth at home or in a hospital is a choice that moms need to make, but often times, moms feel pressured to do what they're told instead of listening to their instincts. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpa…

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Navigating Weight Gain in Pregnancy: Expert Advice with Midwife Insights 47:02

3M ago47:02

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In this episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we delve into the often-misunderstood topic of weight gain during pregnancy. Join us as we welcome back Leonora Colen of Home Birth Honey, a seasoned midwife with years of experience guiding expectant mothers through this transformative journey. Together, we explore the various factors influencing weight gai…

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How Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindset Can Make All the Difference in Your Pregnancy and Birth with Brett Larkin 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

This week's episode is all about yoga! Brett Larkin talks about how the simple practice of yoga combined with breathwork (the secret sauce), and mindset can set you up for an easier, seamless pregnancy and birth. She also shares her birth stories, which you definitely want to hear! Where to find Brett: Website Instagram Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and…

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Birth Stories: Courtney's IVF Journey 46:32

3M ago46:32

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Welcome to another episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, where we delve into the inspiring journey of conception and birth. In this episode, we are privileged to hear Courtney's deeply personal story of becoming a mother and her transformation into a birth worker. Courtney takes us through her experience with IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), sharing the em…

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Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

Text Hannah! Are you currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Are you questioning if you want to go back to work after maternity leave? Many of us have been there and it can be a hard decision to make for some women. If you are trying to figure out if being either a working mom, work from home mom, or stay at home mom is the best fit for your fam…

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What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation? 11:42

3M ago11:42

11:42

Text Hannah! As a doula and childbirth educator, my plan has been to have VBAC preparation courses for moms and VBAC training programs for doulas. BUT is a VBAC course really something women want or would other formats be more beneficial? Other options could be: Membership site 1:1 or group virtual doula support and VBAC education Patreon or premiu…

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Birth Story: An Unmedicated Home Birth after Miscarriage with Luisa Gates 36:42

3M ago36:42

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After experiencing a devastating loss of her child, Luisa shares her birth experience of her rainbow baby. She had fears and anxiety, but got through those fears with prayer and celebrating milestones of carrying her baby. She trusted her body, leaned into her intuition, and had a home birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential …

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Role of the Community in Birth and Beyond 50:29

3M ago50:29

50:29

Sabrina Ortolano is back! In this episode we go deeper into what a community and village looks like in the perinatal period. We talk about how we can be a better village and what helpful support looks like. Sabrina Ortolano is a Birth Doula who has been supporting families for nearly thirty years. She is also the owner of IPSB, Los Angeles’ longest…

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Top 12 Q&A's about Birth and Labor from Mamas Like You 32:06

3M ago32:06

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This week's episode is going to be straight from you guys back to you guys. All of your questions will be answered right here on the podcast. We have grabbed all of the questions that we feel like we're getting the most or that we think will be the most benefit to our listeners! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…

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History of Birth and the Village in the US 33:44

4M ago33:44

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We’re joined by Sabrina Ortolano in this episode to talk about the history of birth and the village in the United States. The birth scene has changed so much over the years, and it has an impact that people don’t always realize. Sabrina Ortolano is a Birth Doula who has been supporting families for nearly thirty years. She is also the owner of IPSB…

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Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC? 13:50

3M ago13:50

13:50

Text Hannah! You may be wondering whether or not you REALLY need a doula to have a VBAC. There are several potential benefits to having a doula but even with these general benefits of doulas, not all doulas are going to be beneficial to your birth experience. Is it really necessary to hire a doula for your VBAC? Is it possible to have a positive VB…

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A Year In Review...Special Announcement! 19:29

4M ago19:29

19:29

We can’t believe it’s been a year already. One year ago, we released our first episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast. Tune in to hear what our top three most listened to episodes are, what OUR favorite episodes were, some sneak peeks into what’s to come, and a special announcement you won’t want to miss! We have had such a great year talking about pregna…

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7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth 42:30

4M ago42:30

42:30

There's so much information out there about the do's and dont's of birth and pregnancy. In this episode, we dive into 7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth. You deserve to have all the information to make the best and most informed decision about your birth experience. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpart…

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Birth Stories: Generations of Birth - Our Moms Share Their Stories! 1:24:37

4M ago1:24:37

1:24:37

We have a special Mother’s Day episode for you! In this heartwarming episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we invite a very special pair of guests - our own moms! Join us as we delve into the intimate and captivating stories of their childbirth experiences. From the anticipation of labor to the unforgettable moment of meeting their newborns for the firs…

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What Actually Needs to Be in Your Prenatal Vitamins with Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut Personal 33:05

4M ago33:05

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Are you really getting what you need from your prenatal? It all starts with your gut! 1 in 4 women have gut issues. Bridgette, functional registered dietician, shares that no matter how good our nutrition is or how balanced out diet is, we are still going to be lacking in vitamins and minerals! Where to find Bridgitte: Instagram Website TikTok Link…

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Choosing the Right Pediatrician: Tips and Considerations 35:27

4M ago35:27

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Ciarra and Samantha help break down what to consider when choosing a pediatrician for your newborn. This is a task that is daunting to so many new parents. Listen to get an idea of the things to consider when making this decision. Summary In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss how to choose a pediatrician for your child. They provide tips and…

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