Best Petra Cruz Podcasts (2024)

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62. Nancy Loeffler's VBAC and grief journey 35:11

1M ago35:11

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Can you imagine having a VBAC over 40 years ago?! Listen to this episode so you can hear Nancy's VBAC story and her experiences with grief and how she helps other's through it now! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Sticking to your desires even when hospital staff doesn't agree 🔥 How planning a VBAC can change you in more ways than you might imag…

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61. Maternal Mental Health Month, your mental health matters! 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

Maternal mental health is a crucial issue that deserves more attention than it currently receives. Here are the main takeaways from this episode 🔥 Understanding what Maternal Mental is 🔥 Recognizing the signs of mental health disorders 🔥 Places you can get help from 🔥 Why it's important to address this issue sooner rather than later Resources from …

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60. Doula Autumn McLees HBAC story and her 6 important tips for VBAC hopefuls 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

Contemplating a homebirth after cesarean aka an HBAC? Check out this episode so you can get the perspective from a doula and HBAC mom herself Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Recognizing where our birth fears stem from 🔥 6 tips to help you plan for your VBAC/HBAC 🔥 How your partner can feel more comfortable and confident with having an HBAC 🔥How…

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59. Webster Certified Chiropractor Dr. Elizabeth Wisniewski's tips for your VBAC 41:08

2M ago41:08

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Have you been curious whether you should see a Webster-certified plus perinatal-certified chiropractor? Listen to this episode so you can see how a Webster-certified chiropractor can absolutely help your planning experience as well as your birth and postpartum journey. Some highlights we discussed: 🔥 How sharing your previous birth story can help y…

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58. Maria’s Homebirth after cesarean story and her unexpected birth trauma 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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I think most of us think that if we plan for a homebirth we are free from experiencing coercion, free from feeling unheard, free from experiencing medical rape... It can absolutely be without all of these happening BUT making sure that you have hard conversations with your birth team and your partner about how exactly you want to be supported, what…

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57. Cesarean Awareness Month- How to avoid a cesarean 46:02

3M ago46:02

46:02

This episode is jam-packed with Cesarean and VBAC information. Here are the main takeaways from this episode 🔥 Understanding what Cesarean Awareness Month is 🔥 How ICAN can help you on your birth after cesarean journey 🔥 What your options are after you've had 1 or more cesareans 🔥 10 tips on how to avoid a cesarean ✨ Download this Free VBAC Success…

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56. Postpartum expectations vs reality and how to set yourself up for a better experience with Dr. Toya 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

I think most of us waltz into postpartum without planning how we'll manage our emotions, how we'll stay connected to our partner, or building any type of consistent village to help us. I get it, it's hard to ask for help and also you're so busy planning for your birth experience but dare I say it's more important to plan for your postpartum season …

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55. Risks, Variations, and VBAC Possibilities with Placenta Previa 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

Placenta Previa is a subject that is close to my heart because I had it with my second pregnancy. I was never told any information about it other than I needed a cesarean because I could hemorrhage,. I now know that about 90% of placenta previas are resolved by 28-35 weeks! Listen to this episode to get some insight and information you may not have…

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54. Fatima's three homebirth after cesarean journey's 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

A planned homebirth transfer can happen for various reasons, you'll get to hear Fatima's story of her homebirth transfer and then her 3 homebirth stories after that! We also chatted about mineral depletion and how it can affect your pregnancy and postpartum experience. Fatima is an Integrative Health Practitioner focused on mineral balancing after …

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53. The outcome of your birth does not speak to who you are as a person with Kayla Nettleton 40:14

4M ago40:14

40:14

You are more than what happened during your birth! In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla Nettleton who is a licensed therapist who helps women overcome fear, anxiety, and their people-pleasing tendencies. This incredible woman is a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait for you to hear her wisdom and steal her practical tips for releasing your fe…

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52. Choosing your birth location 17:48

4M ago17:48

17:48

Depending on your life experiences, perception of birth, or family history you might have had this decided before you ever got pregnant. This is such a deeply personal choice and there is no right or wrong answer. Wherever you feel comfortable is key. 🔑 In this episode, I weigh the pros and cons of a homebirth, birth center birth, and hospital birt…

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51. Hospital VBAC with Kaitlin McGreyes creator of BeHerVillage 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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This episode was truly special, I had been admiring all the amazing work Kaitlin has been doing from afar and hesitated to reach out to her (hello imposter syndrome) because she was "too big" and wouldn't want to be on my podcast... Well, she actually reached out to me and boy am I glad she did!! 🔥 We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first bi…

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50. Freebirth after 2 cesareans and a special scar with Ashley winning 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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I had a great chat with Ashley Winning who believes that women are born with the strength, wisdom, and courage to birth and be the mothers they want to be. She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to have vaginal births after c-section/ homebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they…

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49. Trusting birth after cesarean with Dr. Stuart Fischbein 1:18:23

4M ago1:18:23

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Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based practicing obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech…

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48. Things I learned from my VBA3C that could help you on your VBAC journey 29:31

5M ago29:31

29:31

In this episode, I reflect on my VBA3C journey. I got soooo much more emotional in this episode than I realized I would. I'm typically not that emotional so get ready for some happy tears 🥹 Hope this helps you on your journey! Things gone over in this episode: -The challenges I faced -How it changed me -What I learned along the way Can't wait for y…

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47. Sarah Valladares Positive VBA2C Homebirth transfer 41:38

5M ago41:38

41:38

I had the pleasure of talking to Sarah about her VBA2C story which I was also so honored to be a part of. ❤️ Sarah is a mom of 3 plus 2 stepchildren. She is a placenta encapsulation specialist in Fresno, California with a passion for offering support to other moms on their postpartum journey. Even though Sarah didn't have her baby at home like she …

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46. Figuring out if VBAC is right for you 31:43

5M ago31:43

31:43

In this episode, I dive into how you might choose to have a VBAC or a repeat cesarean. Things gone over in this episode: -Your why for wanting VBAC -Risks and benefits of VBAC and cesarean -Things that could help you prepare for a successful VBAC Can't wait for you to dive into this episode! 😃 International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.i…

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45. Birth Doula, Hannah Gill's unmedicated hospital VBAC 44:11

5M ago44:11

44:11

In the first episode of The VBAC Junkie Podcast, I chatted with my good friend and fellow VBAC mom Hannah Gill who is a wife, mother of two, doula and birth educator, and owner of Ebb and Flow Birth Co. She has a passion for VBAC and helping families and doulas navigate VBAC with confidence. Hannah believes women deserve to be respected and support…

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Welcome to The VBAC Junkie Podcast! 1:23

6M ago1:23

1:23

🎙️ 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 m…

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44. How this podcast is changing in 2024 11:29

6M ago11:29

11:29

Lots of changes coming but I wanted to give you a teaser of what's to come starting January 10, 2024! If you follow me on Instagram you already knew this change was coming though 😉 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com Don't forget to subs…

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43. Why ALL women need pelvic floor therapy with Dr. Sarah Tillay 42:28

6M ago42:28

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I had such a great conversation with Sarah, she shared her 2 very different birth stories and her extensive knowledge and recommendations on the pushing stage of labor. You won't want to miss this episode, it's jam packed with helpful tips for your pelvic floor health before and after you give birth! Dr. Sarah Tillay is a board certified physical t…

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42. Navigating motherhood imperfectly perfect when it feels like you’re “failing” 43:57

7M ago43:57

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Before you dive in, I want to let you know that you are NOT failing, you are doing incredible!! I had the honor to speak with Sarah L Smith, she is a mother of 2 girls (4 & 5.5yo) after suffering from PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) that started when she was pregnant with her second daughter, mental health became something very importan…

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41. Non-conventional ways to approach infertility that actually work! 33:30

7M ago33:30

33:30

I had the pleasure of talking to Ashley Holmes, a holistic fertility coach. Overview of this episode: Ashley shares her own infertility and how she overcame that How you can approach infertility in a more holistic way The framework Ashley uses to help her own clients on their journey Connect with Ashley ⤵️ Instagram: @ashley_holmes3202 Personal Fac…

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40. Marlene's inspirational VBA3C story! 45:43

8M ago45:43

45:43

This is the story you didn't realize you needed to hear! I chatted with Marlene who is a doula in Hanford, California. She shares her C-section stories and her awww inspiring VBA3C journey! Overview of this episode: How your birth outcome can be influenced on where you give birth and who's there How Marlene advocated for herself How Marlene will be…

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39. My lonely teen pregnancy and postpartum journey 13:07

8M ago13:07

13:07

This is just a snippet into my teen pregnancy and postpartum journey, honestly 18 years ago feels like a lifetime ago and a lot of it is fuzzy or forgotten most likely due to me experiencing so many traumatic things during this time! Here's an overview of this episode: Why it was so lonely How I felt like a disgrace The way I felt so lost and confu…

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38. How to be able to afford a birth doula and being off work after giving birth 36:21

8M ago36:21

36:21

On today's episode, I had a repeat guest which was Bri of Bd Smith Financial. It was incredible talking to someone who is so incredibly knowledgeable about finances and she makes it sound so easy, even though it sounds like jibberish to me sometimes 😝 As I've said before, Bri is a knowledgeable CPA and Wealth Strategist who is committed to helping …

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37. Climbing out of the darkness from birth trauma and PTSD 54:29

8M ago54:29

54:29

Today's guest was Brittany Welch . In this chat, Brittany was extremely raw and transparent with both of her pregnancy and birth experiences. Brittany is a teacher and extremely active volunteer for Postpartum Support International (PSI), she is heading up the charge towards gaining more support avenues for our local community and helping sooooo ma…

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36. Realistic steps to overcome fear and have the birth experience you’re dreaming of 19:13

9M ago19:13

19:13

I consider this a part 2 of the previous episode 😉 Here's an overview of this episode: I’m giving you 15 practical tips for overcoming your fears to accomplish your goals Fear is normal but it doesn’t have to overcome you Even if you’re busy these tips are doable I’ll share some things you may not have thought about that are super effective 🔥 If yo…

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35. How fear could be holding you back from giving birth the way you want 14:30

9M ago14:30

14:30

Fear can be overwhelming and sometimes paralyzing, I get it. I’ve been there! Here's an overview of this episode: Why fear could be holding you back How to get past your fears Why getting past your fears is so important I chat about a few ways that helped me push past fear to have my transformative VBA3C 🔥 You can do this, I believe in you! ✨ Get r…

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34. Bri's Courageous Journey While Surviving Traumatic Births 1:06:46

9M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Today's guest was Bri of Bd Smith Financial. This chat was so incredible, Bri really opened up about both of her traumatic births and it's eye-opening as to how the medical model treats women in labor or during their vaginal or c-section birth. Bri is a knowledgeable CPA and Wealth Strategist who is committed to helping families reach financial fre…

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33. Helping your partner see why homebirth is safe! 9:56

9M ago9:56

9:56

Homebirth isn't just trending or designated for crunchy moms, if you need some help navigating that with your partner, then this episode is for you! 😉 Here's an overview of this episode: I give you 10 tips on how to help your partner to see why homebirth is a great choice How to include your partner in this decision. What outside support you can ut…

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32. Navigating the extended breastfeeding journey 36:14

10M ago36:14

36:14

Today's guest was Erin from Nursing Mamas! This conversation was so helpful for me as a mom who's still nursing at 19 months postpartum so I know this will be soooo helpful for you too! ✨ Erin is a virtual lactation educator and creator of Nursing Mamas. She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communication, lactation knowledge, …

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31. Skeptical? Here's Why Birth Education is Still for You 7:12

10M ago7:12

7:12

I get it, Birth education can seem expensive or even unnecessary but let me tell ya something... I never regretted taking the birth education courses, I regretted that I hadn't taken them in my previous pregnancies. Here's an overview of this episode: Why taking a birth education course even if you've taken one in previous pregnancies is beneficial…

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30. Why are Doulas "so expensive?!" 15:49

10M ago15:49

15:49

In today's solo episode, I'm talking about why Doulas are "so expensive" If you'd rather watch this episode, head over to my YouTube channel where I'm going to start uploading all of my podcast episodes from now on! Click here! Here's an overview of this episode: Understanding why a Doula prices her support investment the way she does. What a typic…

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29. How to believe in yourself when nobody else does! 39:28

10M ago39:28

39:28

Nikki is a single mom of 5 beautiful kids. Her oldest child is 16 and has ADHD with traits of ODD and is awaiting assessment for ASD, she also has 1-year-old twins. Having given both so many times and at different stages in her life, 23 when she had her first child and 38 when she had the twins. Her birthing experiences have only improved, she has …

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28. How to find a doula that aligns with your beliefs and values 11:26

11M ago11:26

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In today's solo episode, we're diving deep into the essential topic of finding the perfect doula for your birth journey. If you'd rather watch this episode, head over to my YouTube channel where I'm going to start uploading all of my podcast episodes from now on! Click here! Here's an overview of this episode: Understanding the significance of alig…

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27. Manifesting Fertility and Fulfillment through Vision Boards 29:31

11M ago29:31

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Lisa is a mom of two girls, she started out on her business journey in 2013 whilst she was on maternity leave with her eldest daughter Alysa, what originally started as a hobby became a passion and supported her through many difficult life lessons. Lisa is a vision board coach, qualified NLP practitioner, Reiki practitioner, and crystal healer, her…

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26. 5 Tips For Building Confidence To Have An Empowered Birth 15:02

11M ago15:02

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Birth can seem scary and might make you feel like you can't do it. Here are 5 of my top tips plus 1 bonus tip to help you build confidence to have the birth of your dreams! Overview of this episode: 5 key tips to birthing confidently Why these tips are important to implement into your daily life How I used these tips Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Insta…

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25. Releasing Birth Fears and Expectations with EFT Tapping 37:12

11M ago37:12

37:12

I had so much fun chatting with Denise on this episode, we dove into inner work and releasing any feelings you might be internally hanging on to that might hinder your birth vision. She did a live mini-demonstration of what an EFT tapping session could look like, it was AMAZING! Denise Kleinman provides a structure for parents to do the inner work …

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24. How Tongue Ties Can Affect Motor Skills and How to Fix It! 42:49

12M ago42:49

42:49

Bethany Lovern is a wife and Mom of 2 boys. She is a Lactation Consultant and Speech Therapist. After spending 6 years in the nursing home, she decided to stay at home with her firstborn son. Sixteen months after her first son, she welcomed her second son whose breastfeeding journey started out really rough and changed how she approached serving he…

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23. Changing Societal Norms and Meeting Your Inner Child 1:07:04

12M ago1:07:04

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Shiloh Minor is a happily married woman and Mom of 2 small, wild boys. She is a love and marriage coach for women by trade and a granola-crunchy rural-living sauna enthusiast by hobby. She is an Enneagram 7, ENFJ who enjoys the inner adventure of spiritual and emotional development. She is a cycle breaker and supporter of others doing the same! Ove…

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22. Birth Education and Mindset Work For a Better Birth and Postpartum Journey! 47:34

12M ago47:34

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Elizabeth Watson is a certified mindset and manifestation coach as well as an empathic intuitive. Working with moms who've let themselves get lost in everyone else's needs, and help them reclaim their power to live the life of their dreams. Through a unique blend of science-based techniques, 'whole-self healthy' life balance, and Spirit-led structu…

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21. Whooping Cough, Advocacy & Birth Education... Oh My! 34:22

1y ago34:22

34:22

Life Update! Well this is a mini update anyway. Life has certainly had its ups and downs lately but nonetheless, I try to stay upbeat and positive because why not?! Nobody gets ahead in life by being miserable about their circumstances, it matters what lens you view it through. Overview of this episode: Luke and Leia having whooping cough, pneumoni…

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20. Healing and Nurturing your mind and body with Ayurvedic Practices 41:17

1y ago41:17

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Did you know it is believed in Ayurveda that the way you are cared for, for the first 40 days postpartum can influence your health for the next 40 years?! My guest Harmony Robinson- Stagg is an Ayurveda and Women's Health practitioner, the founder of the Ayurveda Alchemist Academy, and has over 17 years of experience as a registered nurse. Her miss…

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19. Fear Clearing to Have the Birth of Your Dreams 27:58

1y ago27:58

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Do you feel paralyzed by fear while preparing for your birth?! I get it, I've been there, so in this episode, we'll dive into the essential topic of fear clearing for achieving the birth experience you've always dreamed of. Join me as I discuss the significant role of fear in preparing for your birth and explore effective techniques to clear those …

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18. The Invisible Struggle- Navigating Postpartum Depression and Psychosis 58:46

1y ago58:46

58:46

I had an incredible conversation with Laurie Bedard who is a certified clinical counselor, founder and director of LJB counseling services, part-time psychology professor, and mother to 5 boys. In this episode, we chat about how we don't like to seem like we're not okay or that we can't handle it all. But the truth is that we're human and sometimes…

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17. The Stigma and Reality of Pregnancy Loss 44:46

1y ago44:46

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In this powerful episode, we delve into the deeply personal journey of Sharna Southan, a pregnancy loss practitioner, who shares her own experience with pregnancy loss and how it became a catalyst for raising awareness and providing support to others who have experienced loss. Join us as we navigate the unspoken realities and stigma surrounding pre…

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16. Planning For Your Fearless Homebirth 45:25

1y ago45:25

45:25

Did you plan your birth before you even planned on becoming pregnant? I think most people don't but if you know my guest Ashton Scott, that's exactly what she's doing! Here's some topics we touch on throughout our magical conversation: 🔥 How to normalize birth to our current and future generations 🔥 Becoming a birth doula even though Ashton has no …

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15. Breastfeeding is Hard... But it Doesn't Have To Be 42:49

1y ago42:49

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In this episode, I speak with Kim Hunter, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who is passionate about helping families navigate their postpartum and breastfeeding journeys successfully. Kim is a mom of two amazing kids who felt called to help families in their pregnancy, labor & postpartum journeys. She had hired a doula f…

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14. Placenta Accreta and Postpartum Healing Holistically 43:26

1y ago43:26

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I had a beautiful conversation with Becca Kyle who is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. She utilizes functional labs to help driven women overcome health obstacles so they can make a difference for their families, their communities, and the world. Becca is no stranger to healt…

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