Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy (My Essential Birth)
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Top 10 Red Flags From Your Provider | 00:38:23 | |
Do you know how to tell if your provider is going to be a supportive part of your birth team? I see moms run into this issues a lot. You know how much I talk about the importance of a supportive provider BUT how do you know if you're provider is the right one?! One of the things I hope this episode does for you, is make some of your own assumptions about your provider's supportiveness, or lack thereof, clear and give you ideas about what questions you should ask to figure out if you're on the same page. I'm covering things like how you choose to birth (medicated or unmedicated - yes providers may have unsupportive opinions about this), cesarean birth rates, inductions, vaccines, birth plans, doulas and more. Trigger warning! Some of the topics we cover in this episode are sensitive to some mamas. Everything here is meant to inform, give you excellent examples, and be a starting point to having those tough conversations with your provider. If you have questions about your personal pregnancy and birth experience and would like some more support, email me at "hello@myessentialbirth.com" or shoot me a dm on Instagram @myessentialbirth.
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| 15 Feb 2022 | The Magic of Postpartum Doulas with Sariah Wight | 00:41:47 | |
As a mother of 3 and someone who has experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, I wish I had known about postpartum doulas sooner in my journey. Postpartum care, especially in the US, is absolutely vital. Despite the popular narrative, postpartum care is not just about holding your baby and delivering frozen dinner. While those things are amazing and can be so helpful, postpartum doulas come equipped with extra knowledge, tools, and support measures to care for the whole you because you deserve to be taken care of too. I'm so honored to be joined by Sariah Wight, a postpartum doula here in Utah, who is here to share all her postpartum magic in this week's episode. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | Top 5 Myths of Prenatal Exercise with Nicole Scheitlin | 00:35:33 | |
In this week's episode, I am joined by Nicole Scheitlin to bust the top 5 myths you've probably heard surrounding prenatal and postpartum exercise and wellness. Nicole is a Pre/Postnatal Performance Training Specialist and the founder of Strong Mama Wellness where she helps people train for a healthier pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. She has over 10 years experience in the industry and approaches fitness and wellness in a way that supports the body during a time of extreme change. Nicole is on a mission to empower people with safe and supportive exercise so they feel strong and capable during pregnancy, prepare for labor, and recover quickly postpartum. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | Successful Parenting Starts With Pregnancy | 00:32:42 | |
We're all learning together. There isn't one way to create or raise a child and there's not even a 'right' way for every person, couple, or family to navigate childbirth and parenting. It helps tremendously to find your voice as a mother or mother-to-be. In today's episode of My Essential Birth, we'll look into the importance of advocating for yourself during childbirth and parenting. You'll learn how CHOOSING things for yourself – be it your provider, your childbirth environment, or the medications for yourself and your child, could make an incredible difference in your life. It isn't wrong to be informed about medical practices. It's only right to know the facts and organize them to choose what's best for you. Listen to this episode for more information! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Do THIS to Start Labor Naturally NOW! | 00:31:26 | |
Childbirth is a rite of passage and an essential part of the human experience… but it can often be confusing, scary, and sometimes, a little stressful. We all want to induce labor naturally, but most of us don't know how to go about it! Sit back and relax because today's episode is a guide to inducing childbirth without medical intervention. With a bit of consideration, you can increase the chance of natural childbirth and experience a healthy, happy pregnancy! Today, I share the different herbs, oils, techniques, exercises, and procedures that you can practice to start your labor naturally, now. These include some more known medicinal oils and herbs like evening primrose oil, raspberry leaf tea, midwife's brew tea, and the lesser known black cohosh. We'll also learn about some techniques like the Webster's chiropractic technique and the miles circuit method. We'll dig into both the positives and negatives of each, so you can rest assured that you choose the best option for yourself! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC | 01:11:57 | |
One of the first things on our minds as soon as we have our babies is feeding them. Those first few days can feel like a blur and if you're choosing to breastfeed you may be feeling overwhelmed by ALL of the things you need to learn seemingly overnight. If you're worried about if you're producing enough or whether your baby is eating enough, or what the heck is happening to your nipple, don't worry. Today, I'm here with our special guest, Sally Wright, an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and mother of five, to help clear up the confusion and pump out the facts you actually need to know! Sally grew up in Hawai'i and now lives in Utah. She is the mother of five children, including a set of twins. She has been an IBCLC since 2016 and has served as a volunteer Leader with La Leche League since 2006, providing community breastfeeding support. Sally especially loves helping parents of multiples meet the joys and challenges of a life with abundance. When she's not working with nursing families, Sally is driving her kids around to basketball or skating, or playing with her dogs. Sally shares a collaborative practice with three other experienced IBCLCs called Motherfed, located in downtown Salt Lake City. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | The Top 3 Themes of Motherhood with Jessica Lorion | 00:46:08 | |
There's a lot of information out there when in comes to pregnancy, birth and parenthood so what do you actually need to know when you're preparing for the journey ahead? If you're here, you're probably a mama who wants ALL the information and wants to be as prepared as possible! If so, this episode is for you! I'm joined this week by Jessica Lorion, the host and producer of the podcast, Mamas in Training. She's here to share her best tips for getting prepared for pregnancy and birth based off of the three pillars of advocacy, community, and informed consent. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Glucose Test Alternatives with Jacquie Berg | 00:17:46 | |
You come up to your glucose test between week 24-28 during pregnancy and often there's only one option given - "The Glucose Drink." This drink is filled with artificial coloring, flavors, dextrose, brominated soybean oil (banned in Europe, Japan, and India....and also patented as a flame retardant in the United States). So, yes there are a few reasons moms want to look for another option. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | Placenta Encapsulation with Bonnie Baker | 00:46:39 | |
Placenta encapsulation was a foreign concept just a few years ago, but now as it becomes more mainstream there are tons of questions around who should have it done, what the benefits actually are, if there are risks involved and when to avoid encapsulation, how Covid-19 has affected placentas, and how to find someone who really knows what they're doing. Today I get to answer all of those questions with doula and almost midwife 😏, Bonnie Baker. For as long as I have known Bonnie in the birth world, she has been involved in finding ways to improve birthing outcomes and take care of mothers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This includes the wonderful work of encapsulating placentas. Enjoy! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | Group B Strep: The Deets! | 00:22:55 | |
I have had so many questions recently about testing positive for Group B Strep or GBS and the number one concern is, "Will this ruin the birth that I want?" I'm here to break down what GBS is, how it affects pregnancy and labor, ways that you can decrease your chances of testing positive, what happens if you choose to use antibiotics, and also options other than antibiotics should you test positive. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Moms Need This: Occupational Therapy with Kayln Robertshaw | 00:40:07 | |
If you haven't heard of "Occupational Therapy," join the club! I literally never heard of this until Kayln reached out to me and it's something I think every mom should be aware of. In case you have NO idea what OT's do - it's holistic care from professionals that are trained to help people get back to all of their normal things they do in life. It can be as "small" as getting in and out of bed, making sure you're showered for the day, getting back to exercises or rock climbing...literally whatever your normal and joyful day looks like - they help. Kayln Robertshaw is an occupational therapy doctorate student at Rocky Mountain College in Billings Montana. She grew up in Frederick County Maryland, where her passion to enter the healthcare field first started. After graduating from James Madison University in Harrisonburg VA, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, with a concentration of Health Studies and a minor in special education. Kayln resides in Utah with her husband and son where she is finishing up her last year of graduate school with clinical rotations. Her current passions and interests are working with babies 0-3 years old through early intervention and working with adults who have acquired neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and strokes. After finding out she was pregnant in March of 2021, she started listening to the My Essential Birth podcast. Thanks to the strategies, education and inspiration she gained from this podcast, she was empowered to successfully have an unmedicated birth. She now cherishes and obsesses over her 16 week old baby boy, Lincoln. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Covid-19 + Birth {Challenges & Benefits) | 00:45:25 | |
If there is one thing I have learned as a life lesson that is also 100% applicable to all things birth, it's that every single challenge can be an incredible learning lesson and this holds true for what happened while women were pregnant and birthing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Challenges like pulling birth partners out of the birth rooms (unacceptable btw), moving healthy, low-risk moms to out of hospital births (the challenge is in the unexpected), mental health, women being pushed to their limits. They were all so daunting and so difficult. But... Tune into this episode because the other side of those challenges are so beautiful. Birth partners figured out what they need to know and how to support these moms - because what if they could get in but the doula wasn't allowed?, women realized how strong they were and that their bodies were made for birth when they moved their care out of hospital, women found their voices and started asking questions about policy and legalities - they stood up for themselves and their babies, and hopefully we all learned a little compassion no matter where you were at - pregnant or provider.
Episode 121: 15 Things That Cause More Pain During Labor BONUS Episode with Relaxation Practice Episode 110: Safety of Homebirth + Informed Consent with Angie, LM, CPM The 3 FREE Exercise with Audio + Video Guide! Grab your FREE guide to exercise for a better birth!
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| 03 May 2022 | Recovering From Birth Trauma with Karina Robinson | 00:47:42 | |
Birth trauma is real and it can happen to women even when they've have done everything in their power to NOT have it happen, and it's NOT their fault! If you are wondering what you can do to avoid it OR you have experienced birth trauma and want to know how to heal from it, tune in this week! Karina Robinson, childbirth educator, doula, and almost midwife 😏 joins me as we walk through what causes birth trauma, how your birth partner can identify when you've experienced it, and how to avoid it with several different tools! Links Mentioned: Episode 127: The Top Ten Red Flags From Your Provider
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| 11 May 2022 | Almost Didn't Make It - Kayla's Unmedicated Birth Story | 00:49:55 | |
Kayla and her husband, Grant, share about what mattered most when preparing for their first birth and how they are getting ready to meet this baby! Kayla openly shares about her struggle with and ultimate decision to become a mother. Her and Grant discuss the open communication that was so crucial for them prior to and during pregnancy. Kayla also discusses her concern with the changes having a child would make to her body, especially considering she is in the fitness industry. This is a must-listen because I know many, many women struggle with these same things and I love how she was able to work through each of these challenges. Her birth story is incredible as well! She talks about how all of her prep left her unconvinced that she was even in labor come birthing time AND how she arrived at the hospital just in time to birth her baby, unmedicated, and exactly how she had planned for. I hope you absolutely enjoy listening to this week's birth story episode! **PLUS, Kayla is an incredible Pilates instructor and she discusses how she uses movement and core work as part of her everyday birth prep and she has included a free download for everyone - available here!
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| 17 May 2022 | Pregnant? Focus On These Two Things with Holly Roser | 00:47:30 | |
There are two things that stand out when it comes to how to take care of ourselves prenatally; nutrition & exercise. Mind-blowing right?! Nope...but doing some simple things while you are pregnant will help you feel better and stay in control of your pregnancy and birth decisions. Today I'm speaking with Holly Roser who is a personal trainer who specifically deals with pregnant women. She gives really practical tips and tricks about how to eat for pregnancy, snacks that are easy and good for you, what should be included in your nutrition while you're pregnant, and the very best exercises for every mom during pregnancy. Holly is also giving away her entire 6 Week Skinny Jean Program to ONE lucky listener. Leave a podcast review to be entered *details below. Holly Roser is the owner of a women’s personal training studio in San Francisco. She helps busy women across the country get results in half the time. Holly and her team of trainers provide online personal training to moms and mothers to-be from the comfort of their living rooms . Holly has been featured in many of the top fitness magazines across the country as well as CNN, Dr. Oz and numerous other media outlets. She loves helping pre-and post natal women achieve results specifically designed for their bodies. Holly is very grateful for the My Essential Birth course helping her safely bring baby Noah into this world! **This week's Giveaway is amazing!** 1. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (details below) 2. Email me your review to "hello@myessentialbirth.com" ✨ That's it! ✨ How To Leave a Review: 1. Open Apple Podcasts 2. Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast 3. Select “Ratings and Reviews” 4. Click the stars! 5. Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was most amazing, comforting, eye-opening, or that you loved! Links Mentioned: Instagram @hollyroserfitness Facebook Holly Roser Fitness Resources: Grab your FREE guide to exercise for a better birth! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Birth Story: Madison Mackley | 00:44:16 | |
Madison shares how her birth goals changed over time and a red flag that caused her to change service providers. Madison also discusses the moment she found the birth center for her and what led her to that decision. Madison shares the preparation she did regularly for an empowered birth. She shares her spiritual birth story and how she surrendered her body after a long and exhausting labor. Although it wasn't everything she planned, her story is beautiful and inspiring. I hope you enjoy this week's episode! Grab your FREE guide to exercise for a better birth! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Induction Without an Epidural | 00:44:16 | |
This week we're breaking down everything you need to know to prepare yourself physically and mentally for an induction without an epidural. I cannot stress the importance of going into labor with the mindset of possibly having an induction and preparing yourself for that outcome. I'll also discuss all things Pitocin: what it is, what it does, and how it can affect you, your baby, and labor. By getting your body and mind ready before you even go into labor, you can achieve an unmedicated birth despite being induced. 🤱🏼 Grab your FREE guide to exercise for a better birth! Dr. Christopher's Birth Prep Tinctures Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Relaxation Practice for Labor | 00:26:40 | |
I want today’s episode to be something you can save, download, refer back to, and listen to consistently! 🎧 What we talk about today is something you can use NOW that will make your labor and birth experience so much easier! A huge bonus is that your birth partner can help you with this too! (I’ll wait while you pause this episode to go get them to listen with you.) 😉 It can be frustrating at first, but the more you practice, the better you will get, and the easier your labor will be! 👌🏼 My Essential Birth Instagram Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Pregnant Over 35 and Loving It with Jessica Estrada | 00:33:32 | |
Pregnant mama, Jessica, and I uncover some of the stigmas of pregnancies over age 35 such as being considered high-risk, immediate plans for induction, and more! I talk with Jessica Estrada, a first time mama at the age of 43, about her pregnancy experience. She shares her story, struggles, and what she wants other mamas who are pregnant over age 35 to know. Jessica discusses things like how family and friends have not had the easiest time with her decisions and how she's dealt with that, how her fiancé feels about her birth choices, and how she's maintained a strong, positive attitude throughout. My Essential Birth Instagram Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Birth Story: Unmedicated, Hospital Birth with Sally Steffy | 00:43:33 | |
Sally shares her unmedicated, hospital birth experience despite dealing with family loss the same week she went into labor. She talks about the goodness of God and how her experience of giving birth has brought her and her husband closer than ever before. We also talk about a few small things to have with you during labor that will help you keep your energy up, keep you hydrated, and distract you from the pain of contractions. My Essential Birth Instagram Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Ask THESE Essential Questions for Pregnancy | 00:44:54 | |
Are you overwhelmed with what to ask your provider, midwife, or hospital regarding what you want for your birth experience? Well, listen in! I walk you through what questions to ask, give background information behind those questions, and encourage you to educate and empower yourself to stand up for the birth you want. 🤱🏼 Questions to Ask Your Provider GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Do I Need a Doula for My Birth? | 00:29:30 | |
When it comes to your birth experience, one of the most important things you can do to prepare is putting together your birth team. Doulas can be an incredible asset to you as you think about who you want to support you during your labor experience. Learn about the benefits of a doula here and why having one may or may not be the perfect fit for YOUR birth. Impact of Doulas on Healthy Birth Outcomes Continuous Support for Women during Childbirth Additional Resource: The Doula Difference: Lowering Cesarean Rates GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | OB's, Midwives, MD's: What's the Difference? | 00:33:49 | |
OB’s and MD’s and Midwives, oh my! 😏 We’re going to talk about the training, certification, and background each of these providers is required to have in order to practice. Maybe you’re like me, and once upon a time, I thought OB’s were the only option when it came to a provider for your birth experience. 😆 My goal is for you to know what your options are so you can choose a provider based on the birth experience you want to achieve! Cesarean Requirements for OB's Direct Entry Midwife Requirements GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | Birth Story: Unmedicated But Not Uncomplicated with Stephanie Garrity | 00:52:52 | |
We love positive birth stories here at My Essential Birth! 👏🏻 This week, I interviewed, Stephanie Garrity, who shared about her birth experience with her rainbow baby. While the birth map she pictured for the birth of her son may not have included many of the things that brought him into her arms, she felt the birth course prepared her for all the options, which allowed her to look back at her experience in a positive light. 🌈
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| 26 Jul 2022 | Get Your Birth Team Paid For with BeHerVillage | 00:26:26 | |
What if you could have a registry for the SUPPORT you need postpartum in addition to the THINGS you need for your baby? 🤩 This week, we talk to Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage, about the importance of empowering mothers to have the registry they want! 🙌🏼
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| 03 Aug 2022 | Birth Bag Must Haves | 00:35:25 | |
Feeling a little unsure of what to pack in your birth bag? Not to worry! We asked our mamas what items they think are essential, and we’ve made a free checklist for you to make packing so much easier! 📝 To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 09 Aug 2022 | Pitocin for the Third Stage of Labor | 00:30:41 | |
We tackle a question this week that catches many moms off guard when it comes to their birth process. “Why is my provider planning to give me a shot of Pitocin before I deliver my placenta?” We’re going to talk about all of your OPTIONS so you can make an informed decision. Feel free to email us at hello@myessentialbirth.com or DM us on Instagram @myessentialbirth if you have any questions! To Leave a Review ⭐️
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Sources: Herbs for Postpartum Hemorrhage Studies of Third Stage Labor Management GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Did My Water Just Break? And Other Common Questions As You Approach Your Due Date! | 00:44:44 | |
When it comes to labor, we can feel overwhelmed and unsure about what our bodies are doing to prepare for bringing our baby earth-side. I’m going to answer the most common questions about contractions, fluids, and when it’s time to head to your birth place. There are no dumb, wrong, bad, or embarrassing questions! Feel free to email us at hello@myessentialbirth.com or DM us on Instagram @myessentialbirth if you have any questions! To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Vaginal Exams & “Failure to Progress”: The Lie | 00:38:09 | |
Ever heard the terms "failure to progress" or "mandatory vaginal exams"? We'll talk about the lies behind these phrases and the choices you have when it comes to your body and your birth experience. Feel free to email us at hello@myessentialbirth.com or DM us on Instagram @myessentialbirth if you have any questions! To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 30 Aug 2022 | The First 24 Hours Postpartum: Mom & Baby | 00:42:15 | |
What can I expect in the first 24 hours after my baby is born? For mom, we’ll talk about all the things such as afterbirth, tearing, and what’s going on with your body. For baby, we’ll talk about tests, medical procedures, and even paperwork! To Leave a Review ⭐️
Links Mentioned: Episode 90: Vaccines: What You Need to Know Episode 153: Pitocin for the Third Stage of Labor Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Episode 139: Recovering from Birth Trauma with Karina Robinson GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Birth Wisdom for Labor & Delivery with Courtney Hart, LDRP Nurse & Certified LC | 00:51:14 | |
Get the inside perspective from Labor & Delivery nurse, Courtney Hart! We talk about birth plans, questions to ask, and how to best utilize your birth team in a hospital setting! To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Birth Story: From Inductions to Speedy, Unmedicated Births with Lorelei & Jason Robbins | 01:03:30 | |
One of my favorite parts of what I do is getting to be a part of and hearing the incredible birth stories in the My Essential Birth community. Lorelei shares about how she did not see birth as a beautiful experience but something she had to get through to get to the baby. Positive birth stories are vital and empowering to other women and such an important part of preparing for your own birth experience. 💜 To Leave a Review ⭐️
Links Mentioned: Episode 131: Do This to Start Labor Naturally, NOW! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Baby Sleep: What’s Normal & Baby Sleep Schedules | 00:35:05 | |
For many mamas, baby's sleep can be a huge worry and cause us to second-guess every choice we make. We'll talk about what's "normal" surrounding breathing and wake patterns and how to anticipate your baby's needs. From sleep schedules to wake windows to co-sleeping, we will discuss them all so you can decide what is best for you and your baby! To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 27 Sep 2022 | Breastfeeding Talk with Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC | 00:38:47 | |
When it comes to breastfeeding, mamas have alllll the questions! My guest this week, Jacqueline Kincer, is an IBCLC and the founder of Holistic Lactation. She shares her wisdom and expertise in a way that is empowering and encouraging to all mamas no matter what stage of their breastfeeding journey they are in! 💜 To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 04 Oct 2022 | Your 3 Best Tips for Contractions Before Labor Begins! | 00:30:24 | |
Preparation is key! We'll talk about actionable, exciting things that you can do to prepare for contractions before your labor even begins! Visualizing what is happening to your body physically, mentally creating space to relax, and knowing what real contractions feel like are just a few of the ways you can make sure you are preparing yourself for your best birth! To Leave a Review ⭐️
Links Mentioned: Episode 104: Prodromal Labor & What It Means for Your Birth Episode 154: Did My Water Just Break? And Other Common Questions As You Approach Your Due Date! Episode 138: Covid-19 + Birth {Challenges & Benefits} Episode 110: Safety of Homebirth + Informed Consent with Angie, LM, CPM Episode 144: Relaxation Practice for Labor GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | Birth Story: NICU Nurse, Carly McMunn, Shares Her Unmedicated, Hospital Birth Story | 00:53:40 | |
While it's so important to be prepared for birth, labor, and delivery, at the end of the day, you need to get out of your own way! You can do all the things, but your body knows what it's doing and was made to birth your baby! Carly McMunn shares her unmedicated, hospital birth story with us this week, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did! To Leave a Review ⭐️
Links Mentioned: Episode 142: Birth Story: Madison Mackley's Unmedicated, Birth Center Birth GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Pelvic Floor Therapy with Amanda Fisher & Marin Cole | 00:57:53 | |
This week, I’m bringing even more evidence-based, excellent conversation today! Something we probably don’t spend enough time talking about is pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum. If you’re anything like me, even with all of my study of birth, you may not even know that pelvic floor therapists are a thing. Well, lucky for you . . . that’s about to change! I have two pelvic floor therapists with me today, and we’re going to dive into information you need to know and can use right now! To Leave a Review ⭐️
Links Mentioned: Empower Your Pelvis Free PDF - Top 3 Pregnancy Stretches for Your Pelvic Floor
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| 25 Oct 2022 | Postpartum Checklist for Mom | 00:33:12 | |
As moms we focus a lot on our babies - as we should! And it’s easy to get caught up in what our baby needs so much that we forget some of what we need too. So this is a quick and simple episode all about what mom is going to need at the birth place and once she gets home. This is the perfect episode to have your birth partner listen to so they can help you get prepped for the postpartum period. To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 31 Oct 2022 | The Nonstress Test: When You Need It, When You Don’t, and How to Prepare Your Body & Mind | 00:20:46 | |
As with every test or procedure during pregnancy, I want mamas to know about options, benefits, and risks. Whether you decline the test, ask for a second opinion, wait a few days, etc. ultimately, the choice is up to you! I want you to be informed and empowered by your knowledge. This week's podcast episode is about nonstress tests!
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| 08 Nov 2022 | Birth Story: Unmedicated, Spiritual, and Supportive Hospital Birth with Justina & Kace Knowles | 00:39:59 | |
We love when we're able to hear from both mama and birth partner about the birth experience! Justina and Kace Knowles share about the unmedicated birth of their son in a hospital and how their faith, communication, and the birth course prepared them.
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| 16 Nov 2022 | The VBAC Link: Making Birth Better after Cesarean with Meagan Heaton | 00:50:27 | |
I can’t wait for all of you to hear this week’s episode. Not only because the topic is dear to my heart, but also so is the wonderful woman I get to interview. I have the pleasure of interviewing Meagan Heaton from VBAC Link. My goal is never to pressure you into having a certain kind of birth (medicated/unmedicated, hospital setting/birth center/home birth, etc.) I want you to know your OPTIONS in order to have YOUR best birth! 🤩
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| 22 Nov 2022 | Where to Find a Provider + Top 10 Questions to Ask | 00:35:43 | |
Overall, the most important thing, is that you have a lot more power than you realize when it comes to your birth experience. Take that power and run with it! If you can be on the same page as your birth support (especially your provider!), be educated and knowledgeable, and communicate with your birth partner about what you want, you CAN achieve the birth of your dreams! 💜
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| 29 Nov 2022 | Fix Your Breastfeeding Mastitis with This New Protocol, Courtesy of Heather O'Neal & Maureen Farrell from The Milk Minute Podcast | 00:30:41 | |
"What can I do to treat my mastitis?" It happens to so many mamas, and it can be painful, overwhelming, and just the absolute worst. 😭 But don't worry, I've got some incredible birth professionals from the Milk Minute Podcast here to help! Heather O'Neal and Maureen Farrell are going to give us all the deets on the new protocol for treating mastitis! We'll also talk about what causes mastitis and the biology behind it.
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| 04 Dec 2022 | Birth Story: Turning Her Birth Experience Around with Cassidy Jacobsen | 00:45:44 | |
Instead of letting birth just "happen" to you, be an active participant in it! Educate yourself, know your options, and stand up for yourself! Your baby and your body are working together to help you achieve your best birth. ✨
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| 13 Dec 2022 | Setting Your Newborn Up for Sleep Success with Unnati Patel | 00:36:21 | |
What is one of the main concerns mamas have when it comes to postpartum? SLEEP. 😴 You’re already learning to adjust to all the things when it comes to bringing a newborn home, and you’re required to function on minimal amounts of sleep?! This week, we’re going to talk about things you can start to implement in your routines NOW to help set you and your newborn up for sleep success! Listen in!
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| 20 Dec 2022 | Avoid the Unnecessary Holiday Induction | 00:20:58 | |
This is going to be one of my quick, simple advice episodes! This time of year, it is SO important to avoid the holiday induction, because YES. It is real. We’ll be talking about five tips to keep baby right where he should be! 🤰🏼
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| 27 Dec 2022 | {REBROADCAST} Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC | 01:11:57 | |
We're sharing our most downloaded episode in 2022! Today, I'm here with our special guest, Sally Wright, an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and mother of five, to help clear up the confusion and pump out the facts you actually need to know! Sally grew up in Hawai'i and now lives in Utah. She is the mother of five children, including a set of twins. She has been an IBCLC since 2016 and has served as a volunteer Leader with La Leche League since 2006, providing community breastfeeding support. Sally especially loves helping parents of multiples meet the joys and challenges of a life with abundance. When she's not working with nursing families, Sally is driving her kids around to basketball or skating, or playing with her dogs. Sally shares a collaborative practice with three other experienced IBCLCs called Motherfed, located in downtown Salt Lake City. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. My Essential Birth Instagram GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | Empowering Home Birth Story with Sarah & Matthew Bivens of the Doing It At Home Podcast | 00:46:24 | |
No matter what kind of birth experience you want to have, the right support makes all the difference! Sarah & Matthew share how they were the creators of their experience and how love, trust, and confidence gave them what they needed to achieve the home birth they desired. To Leave a Review ⭐️
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| 09 Jan 2023 | The Evidence-Based Information You Need to Know about Real Food, Pregnancy Diets, & Postpartum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN | 00:49:53 | |
Join me this week as we uncover the evidence-based information that you need to know when it comes to your diet and nutrition while pregnant! 🥗 You'll be shocked to see the difference between what your OB is telling you to eat versus what you should actually be eating! 🤯 Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Pregnancy, emphasizes the importance of fueling our bodies with the right balance of real foods during pregnancy and postpartum.
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| 17 Jan 2023 | Birth Story: Marin Cole's Unmedicated, Back Labor Birth | 00:52:08 | |
Educating yourself about birth and knowing your options opens you up to many more choices when it comes to your birth experience! Marin's birth story shows the importance of not only educating yourself, but also on staying firm with your choices and decisions on what is best for you and your baby.
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| 25 Jan 2023 | Delayed Cord-Clamping: The Risks, Benefits, and Methods You Need to Know Before Giving Birth | 00:21:58 | |
I want this episode to give you some things to think about when it comes to delayed cord-clamping and questions to ask your provider. We’ll talk about the pros and cons and different methods of cord-clamping, which I hope will help you make the decision of how you want to handle it for you and your baby a little easier! 💜
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| 31 Jan 2023 | Baby-Led Weaning: Bridging the Gap from Breastmilk to Solid Foods with Katie Ferraro (Mom of 7) | 00:35:42 | |
Baby-Led Weaning helps your baby establish a healthy relationship with food starting with their very first foods. Benefits include reducing the severity of picky eating, lowers allergy risks, increases diet diversity, and stops the meal time battles. Listen for more benefits!
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| 07 Feb 2023 | Contractions: What You Can Expect, How to Know It’s Time for You to Head to Your Birth Place, & How to Keep Track | 00:42:08 | |
I hope this week’s topic really resonates with you guys. I’ve said it before, I think the most exciting part of pregnancy (other than finding out you’re pregnant!) is figuring out that you’re in labor! 🥳 Most births are not like the movies. They don’t typically start with a massive gush of water followed by insanely intense contractions that have mom rushing to the hospital. 🚑 That’s not to say a birth can’t start with your waters breaking and even immediate contractions, but most often, you’re going to have some time to ease into labor. With that in mind, I’m going to walk you through what you can expect with those first contractions, what you can do to help manage them as they increase in intensity and consistency, and how you can easily keep track if you want to. 📝 Contraction Timer & Counter 9m Contraction Timer - Time Labor GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Preparing Her Body & Mind for her Redemptive Birth Story with Courtney Hart | 00:42:03 | |
Sometimes a negative experience can be the catalyst we need to make a change in our lives. Courtney Hart talks about how her first birth experience changed her life, how she prepared her mind and body for her second birth, and how our podcast made all the difference! My Essential Birth Instagram GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | What Are The Most Common Questions A Pregnant Mama Will Ask Herself? {REBROADCAST} | 00:44:44 | |
I can almost guarantee that EVERY mama will ask herself these questions as she approaches her due date. When it comes to labor, we can feel unsure about what our bodies are doing to prepare for baby. Let's talk about contractions, fluids, and when it’s time to head to your birth place. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Let's Talk Babywearing with Cassidy Eisenfeld | 00:40:34 | |
Having a sweet little baby in your arms is the best feeling! But what do you do when real life hits and you've got to do all the things while still caring for your newborn? Baby wearing is a great option for mamas to keep baby close while also getting things done! Cassidy's Recommended Baby Carriers GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | Birth Story: Not Asking for Permission & Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth with Jo Gibson | 00:44:43 | |
An unmedicated birth experience doesn't just happen. It requires so much preparation physically and mentally. It also requires you knowing what you want and letting your provider know "this is the plan, get on board." This week's birth story with Jo Gibson is the perfect example of how knowledge is power and the more you know, the more options you have. Questions to Ask Your Provider GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Placenta 101: Let's Talk about Function, Risks, Complications, and Signs to Look For | 00:42:03 | |
Today's episode is information all about the placenta: its function, risks, complications, and how to equip yourself with knowledge in order to make the best decisions for you and your baby should you run into one of these conditions. My goal for this episode is purely informational so you can tuck this away and refer back to it IF this happens to you. 🤍 Sources: GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Kim West, The Sleep Lady, Talks All Things Baby Sleep with Practical Tips and Loving Advice | 00:46:31 | |
Parents get so much "advice" on what to do and what not to do when it comes to baby sleep. Kim West, author and sleep coach, takes a gentle baby-led approach to creating sleep habits that will guide you and your family on your sleep journey. Sleep Lady's Guide: Elements of Baby-Led Sleep Shaping Kim West's Social Media GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Birth Story: From Navigating through Infertility to Experiencing the Sacred Place of Birth with Starlee Galbraith | 00:53:29 | |
"I believe God made my body to do this." With this mantra, Starlee was able to achieve the birth she wanted by preparing her body and mind with the My Essential Birth Course. After struggling with infertility, she was able to focus on her dream of becoming a mother. Her husband also learned knowledge is power, which gave him confidence to be an active participant in the birth experience. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | The RhoGAM Shot during Pregnancy and at Birth: Why Is It Important? When Would You Need It? | 00:19:44 | |
In this quick to the point but informational episode, if you are Rh negative, you will now have all the information you need about the RhoGAM shot, when you’ll receive it (if you choose!), how it’ll affect you and your baby, and all the benefits and risks. As always, you have a choice! No matter what pregnancy this is for you, there’s always more you can learn! This episode is especially for mamas who are Rh negative. We are going to talk about the rhoGAM shot. 💉 GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Motherhood or Postpartum Depression: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Life as a Mother & Knowing When To Seek Help | 00:23:02 | |
If you are a mom, and you’re feeling like things are hard, life is rough, you don’t know how to make things works, it is just part of the process! Just stick with it! Welcome to motherhood. We’re all in this together. I see you. I support you. You’re doing better than you think you are. 💜 EPDS (Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale) GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Your Questions Answered + All the Tips & Advice for Pregnancy/Postpartum Workouts, Fitness, & Recovery with Shayli Campbell | 00:49:04 | |
Healthy eating habits and moving your body is SO important when you're pregnant. It sets you up for a healthy pregnancy keeps you low risk! Shayli Campbell, pre/postnatal instructor, shares her advice and answers your questions about fitness during and after pregnancy! She also has a deal going on for 15% off all of her programs for the last 4 weeks of her pregnancy! 🥳 Use the link below to get 15% off her programs! ⬇️ You can find her at: Links Mentioned: Belly Deflating Challenge with Shayli Get 15% OFF Shayli's Pregnancy & Postpartum Workouts HERE! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Birth Story: Preparing for the Mental Game of Labor & Birth + The Difference the Right Support Can Make with Taryn Hoeksema | 00:41:46 | |
Having an unmedicated birth is a huge decision and requires so much preparation physically AND mentally. Your body will do what your brain tells it to! For your body to enter "Labor Land", it's imperative that mom feels safe and supported. Taryn shares her birth story about how her support and mental preparation helped her achieve the birth she desired for her third baby girl. 15 Things That Cause More Pain During Birth Dr. Marina Kimball of Begin with Family Chiropractic GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Let's Talk about Pelvic Floor Exercises, Diastasis Recti, and Holistic Approaches to Infertility with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer, DPT | 00:31:03 | |
We tend to think of pelvic floor exercises as something you do postpartum. This week's guest, Dr. Lizzie, DPT, talks about how crucial it is to prepare your body before and during pregnancy! We talk about pelvic floor therapy, diastasis recti, and infertility. You'll want to listen in for the incredibly helpful information in this episode! 🤩 Links Mentioned: FREE Pelvic Floor PDFs from Dr. Lizzie GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Unmedicated Birth: How To Prepare If This Is Your Goal | 00:50:39 | |
There is no one right way to give birth. There is no judgment here whether you choose to go unmedicated or not! If having an unmedicated birth is your goal though, listen in for practical and helpful tips on how to achieve the birth you desire!
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| 16 May 2023 | A Guided Pregnancy Meditation for Mamas | 00:15:26 | |
Meditation can be powerful. The mind is very powerful and very suggestive during pregnancy. We want to give it the good stuff to help us have a good mindset for pregnancy & birth. This simple, guided meditation will help you feel calm, relaxed, and in-tune with your body. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Birth Story: Home Birth at 43+1 Weeks with Stephanie Bratton | 00:27:19 | |
Whether you go right up to your guess date or pass it, having that number in your head can really throw you for a loop! But at the end of the day, your body and your baby know when the time is right. So trust that your body knows what it's doing. This week, Stephanie Bratton shares her home birth story after going 43+1 weeks with her sweet babe. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Birth Story: Unmedicated Birth for First Time Mama, Amanda Warnsholz | 00:50:23 | |
First time mama, Amanda Warnsholz, shares her unmedicated birth story following an abnormal pap smear before her pregnancy and the complications afterwards. She shares all about how she and her husband pivoted to prepare for a more holistic approach to birth and labor. Relaxation practice was super helpful for her and she tried to stay active her whole pregnancy! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Postpartum Doula, Gigi Vincent, Answers Your Questions! | 00:47:39 | |
When it comes to postpartum, you may feel that you need some extra help navigating all the new experiences of motherhood. Postpartum Doula, Gigi Vincent, answers questions we've received from mamas like you! Having someone in your corner can make such a huge difference in your healing journey!
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| 13 Jun 2023 | Prenatal & Postpartum Preeclampsia: Signs to Watch For | 00:28:32 | |
While prenatal and postpartum preeclampsia is not uncommon for women, there are still some signs to watch for and things you can do to prevent it. Even if you are diagnosed, there are still choices you can make for what is best for you and your baby's health. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Birth Story: Water Birth at Birth Center for First-Time Mom, Valerrie Craig | 00:40:59 | |
We love sharing positive birth stories with our listeners! This week, Valerrie Craig shares about her water birth at a birth center for her first baby. She takes us through her pregnancy journey, how she prepared for labor, and how she pushed through the mental blocks towards the end of her labor. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Preterm Labor & Birth: Signs, Symptoms, & Options | 00:37:03 | |
Having preterm labor can be nerve wracking for a mama. In this week's episode, we talk about signs, symptoms, and the options you have if you're having preterm labor. You always have choices, and it's important to know educate yourself on what to do if preterm labor comes up during your pregnancy.
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| 04 Jul 2023 | The Birth Heard 'Round the World | 00:35:05 | |
We're celebrating our 200th Episode for My Essential Birth! 🎉 To celebrate, Stephanie King, the host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast and creator of the My Essential Birth Course AND My Essential Postpartum Course, will be sharing her birth stories (one Cesarean, one VBAC, and one home birth!) and how it impacted her to become a doula! You won't want to miss this celebration episode!
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| 11 Jul 2023 | Finding Freedom and Confidence in Parenthood with Sleep & Well-Being Specialist, Taylor Kulik | 00:36:19 | |
Our guest this week is Sleep & Well-Being Expert, Taylor Kulik! When it comes to baby sleep, it's exciting to know what's normal and when it's not normal, what can I do? How can I make it a positive experience? And all of those kinds of questions, which we get the answers here today.
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| 18 Jul 2023 | Birth Story: When Pregnancy & Birth Don't Go According to "Plan" with Jake & Danielle Winter | 01:06:05 | |
Every pregnancy and birth is different, but no one plans to have a less than ideal experience. So what happens when things don't go according to "plan"? Jake & Danielle share their experience and lessons learned from infertility, miscarriage, and complicated pregnancies.
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| 25 Jul 2023 | Prodromal Labor: How to Survive the Mental & Physical Exhaustion | 00:31:45 | |
If you've experienced prodromal labor, you know the mental and physical exhaustion that come along with it. If you haven't experienced it, listen in on tips to manage your contractions, positively frame the experience, and know what to expect.
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| 01 Aug 2023 | Water Birth: Is It for You and What Are the Benefits? | 00:32:46 | |
Are you interested in having a water birth? You can utilize a water birth early to get in the zone, or you can utilize it later in labor to take that edge off to keep things moving, to get a break, or just to feel a little bit more comfort and ease for the laboring process. You get to choose!
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| 08 Aug 2023 | Birth Story: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Jamie Peterson | 00:39:21 | |
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| 15 Aug 2023 | Pregnancy & Prenatal Depression with Sarah Merrill of the Bottle Service Podcast | 00:36:21 | |
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| 22 Aug 2023 | The ARRIVE Trial & What It Means for Mamas | 00:27:55 | |
We're diving into the ARRIVE Trial, which studied if elective inductions would result in a lower death and complication rate for babies compared to waiting till at least 40+5 weeks for elective induction. Join us as we look over the findings and discuss what they did not include in their findings.
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| 29 Aug 2023 | Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What It Is & When To Talk to Your Provider | 00:20:18 | |
Any kind of bleeding in pregnancy can be worrisome. So what can you do when you experience bleeding? In this episode, we'll talk about causes, when to see your provider, and what to do to stay positive if it happens. This is all just information for you to work through anything that comes your way.
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| 05 Sep 2023 | The Wonderful Benefits of Booby Food: Turning Your Breast Milk into Freeze-Dried Powder | 00:33:27 | |
We dive into the benefits of Booby Food, a service that will freeze dry your breast milk, which retains more nutrients than traditional freezer storage. It’s shelf stable, travel friendly and can be added to your babe’s foods when transitioning to solids! Booby Food Social Media Links GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Birth Story: Envisioning the Birth You Desire with Allie Robinson | 00:34:37 | |
This week's birth story is about a mama who envisioned the birth she wanted, BUT she also put in the work to make her dream a reality. Things like the three daily exercises, drinking red raspberry tea, and listening to positive birth stories can make all the difference! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | What Can You Do to Prepare for Your 2nd, 3rd+ Birth? | 00:43:07 | |
When it comes to your births after that first one, you may be thinking, I've totally got this! And you do! However, it's important to continue learning all you can and seeing if there are any ways that you can improve your birth experience from the previous one!
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| 26 Sep 2023 | What If Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Plans for Your Birth Experience? | 00:30:12 | |
It's so important that you have positive places, spaces, and people around you as you prepare for your birth so that you can be excited, confident, and ready for this experience rather than fearing it. So what can you do if you don't have the support of your loved ones?
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| 03 Oct 2023 | Birth Story: When Birth Partner Support Really Matters with Laura & Mark Rowdon | 00:56:19 | |
Having your birth partner as your support person is SO important but even more so when you're in another country! Mark and Laura share their birth story while in Japan and how they worked together to overcome language barriers, what kind of support was needed, and ways to look at birth differently! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Trust Your Parenting Instincts for Your Baby's Sleep with Lauren Weber from Isla-Grace Sleep | 00:46:25 | |
Baby sleep is a huge concern for parents, but what will work for you and your baby? Lauren Weber from Isla-Grace Sleep talks about trusting your instincts as a parent, safe sleep, and how to lay the foundation for helping your baby regulate their emotions and what's biologically normal for sleep.
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| 17 Oct 2023 | How to Take Charge of Your Birth with Kyleigh Banks from The Autonomy Mommy | 00:43:09 | |
You've heard us talk about being empowered with knowledge to stand up for yourself, but what does that actually look like? How can you prepare for your birth when it comes to trusting your instincts or standing up for yourself? Kyleigh Banks from The Autonomy Mommy answers all these questions! Links Mentioned: GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Getting Your Body Ready for Pregnancy & Tracking Ovulation | 00:28:49 | |
We talk a lot about what to do during your pregnancy to achieve your desired birth experience. What about before you get pregnant? Stephanie talks about things you can do now to prepare your body for getting pregnant and how to have a low risk birth. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | The Nitty Gritty of Postpartum | 00:39:11 | |
In this episode, we delve into the unspoken challenges of postpartum, discussing mental health, physical recovery, and the societal pressures faced by new mothers. This is one of those episodes that you can listen to again and again, and then tuck away for when you need it.
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| 07 Nov 2023 | Birth Story: Managing the Process of Natural Birth with Lisa Thrower | 00:51:41 | |
Birth is not suffering! It is a manageable process that you can work through by preparing your mind and body. This week's episode is about reframing how you approach birth with Lisa Thrower. She used her traumatic birth experience as the catalyst for researching her options for a natural birth. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | Will "Advanced" Maternal Age (Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older) Affect Your Pregnancy? | 00:33:51 | |
This episode is for our mamas who are 35 years or older and planning to have an unmedicated birth. While some would consider your pregnancy to be "geriatric," being prepared and selecting the right provider can make a huge difference!
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| 21 Nov 2023 | Prepare for an Empowered, Informed, and Supported Birth with Grace Pastuck, Birth & Postpartum Doula | 00:56:21 | |
Get ready for an incredible episode with Grace Pastuck, a Birth & Postpartum Doula. We talk about how to prepare for an empowered, informed, and supported birth. Your birth team is crucial when it comes to achieving the birth experience that you desire! GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 13 Jul 2019 | Why Your Hospital Birth Class Probably Sucks | 00:35:37 | |
Don't be mad if you've already taken a hospital birth class, or every single birth class your local hospital offers (like Stephanie did) and you find that you learn more in this episode (which basically covers nothing) than you did at that class! We are going to dive a bit deeper into the good and bad of what's covered in a typical hospital class and why your chances of learning about how your body and birth work during labor are greater in an out of hospital class. We want all of you mamas to have the opportunity to achieve your best birth and that comes through knowing all of your options. You can't decide what you want unless you know what you can have. The most important part of all of this is preparation and why finding an incredible birth course can make all the difference. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | Birth Control: What Kind of Options Do You Have and How Do You Choose the Right One? | 00:29:06 | |
We talk a lot about what to do to get pregnant, have a healthy pregnancy, and achieve the birth of your dreams. What about planning for more babies? Or no more babies? We dive into your options for birth control and talk about pros and cons so you can make the best choice for you and your family!
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| 05 Dec 2023 | Birth Story: Navigating Birth Together with Alisha & Brady Williams | 00:58:29 | |
It's so important to have your birth partner on the same page as you. This week, we talk to a husband and wife who prepared together for birth. By preparing and educating themselves together, Brady was able to anticipate Alisha's needs when she couldn't verbalize them herself. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | Low Iron or Anemia during Pregnancy? What Can You Do Now to Raise Your Levels? | 00:22:31 | |
Fifteen to twenty-five percent of moms will experience low iron levels or anemia during pregnancy. Don't worry! There are a few ways that you can raise those levels to remain in control of your birth, pregnancy, and delivery! Listen in!
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| 19 Dec 2023 | Introducing Ellement, Prenatal Supplements Created and Personalized for Each Mother, with Doreen Bloch and Dr. Nate Fox | 00:35:44 | |
No pregnancy is the same, and every body is different. Why would we think prenatals would be the same for everyone? Our guests, Doreen Bloch and Dr. Nate Fox dive into the world of prenatal supplements with us and talk about how Ellement is geared towards providing care for women individually.
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| 26 Dec 2023 | {REBROADCAST} Contractions: What You Can Expect, How to Know It’s Time for You to Head to Your Birth Place, & How to Keep Track | 00:43:06 | |
We're sharing our most downloaded episode in 2023! 🎉 With that in mind, I’m going to walk you through what you can expect with those first contractions, what you can do to help manage them as they increase in intensity and consistency, and how you can easily keep track if you want to. 📝 Contraction Timer & Counter 9m Contraction Timer - Time Labor GET IN TOUCH! 🤩 | |||