One Way or a Mother

Enjoy this sneak peek! One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history leading up to the birth. Episodes feature the expectant mother along with her family, doctors, and birth work team. In season one of OWAM, we meet Arianna who is pregnant with her second baby after a traumatic first birth experience. Follow along over 10 episodes as we hear her tell her story. She’s a mother of one who is seeking new resources and using learned life lessons to create a different, more positive birth experience for baby number two. Episodes feature Arianna and her inner circle including her mother, husband, doula, doctor, and other birth professionals who supported her process. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Olivia Trueblood - Copywriter, Art Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art

Meet Arianna and her husband Zach as they prepare for the birth of their second child. Arianna recounts her tumultuous younger years filled with rebellion, experimentation, and the struggles of growing up with a single mother in southern California. Now a filmmaker, she delves deep into her past and shares about how her experiences are shaping her current journey. With humor and vulnerability, Arianna discusses generational trauma, how close companionship turned into marriage, and how she's planning for a better birth experience this time around. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry, Zach Lasry, Aleks Lyons

Arianna discusses her conscious decision to start a family, her early success with conception, and her challenging first pregnancy characterized by extreme nausea. As the COVID-19 pandemic hits, Arianna’s routine obstetric care becomes increasingly impersonal, leading her to make a last-minute switch to a home birth. With support from a newly found midwife, Arianna prepares for an unmedicated home birth, vividly sharing her physical and emotional experiences leading up to the labor day. An intense and unexpected childbirth experience was imminent. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry, Zach Lasry

Dive into Arianna's intense and unexpected labor journey with her first child where she experienced prolonged and painful contractions, requiring support from her doula and midwife. Despite aiming for an unmedicated home birth, escalating pain and unforeseen complications force here into a hospital transfer. Will she get the VBAC she desired? One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry

Arianna tells the story of her traumatic emergency cesarean, the postpartum fallout, and the complex breastfeeding journey she navigated with her first pregnancy. How will this prepare her for her second? One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry, Bailey Rollins (Doula, Moonstone Babies)

Arianna prepares for an unmedicated vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) with the help of her new doula. This episode dives into hypnobirthing techniques, emotional release, and sensory deprivation therapy as Arianna reflects on tackling past traumas and setting a positive mental environment for her upcoming birth. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry, Bailey Rollins

At 36 weeks, Arianna delves into ancestral healing and holistic practices with Dr. Galia Lowenstein to prepare for a transformative birth experience. This episode explores female disempowerment in conventional birth experiences and highlights Arianna's journey to confront and heal familial trauma. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry, Aleks Lyons, The Witch

Arianna’s journey to reclaim her childbirth experience leads to an exploration of cesarean section rates in the United States and the systemic issues within the American medical system. Delving into the benefits of finding autonomy in the birth process, Arianna and various birth professionals discuss the role of fear, orgasmic birth potential, and the importance of power and pleasure during labor. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Featuring: Arianna Lasry, Zach Lasry, Aleks Lyons, Bailey Rollins (Doula - Moonstone Babies) Jill Elaine Collins (Teaching Artist and Director of Sahlala Dancers) Dr. Paul Crane, MD, OB-GYN, Audio from Orgasmic Birth

Arianna is 37 weeks pregnant as she juggles an unfinished move, sleepless nights, and emotional ups and downs. With support from her OB and a Reiki session to center herself, Arianna refines her birth plan and prepares for labor amid the chaos. The episode ends with insights from her husband, Zach, and a glimpse of the final moments before birth. One Way or a Mother is an ⁠Informed Pregnancy Media⁠ original series. Season one is presented by ⁠Mahmee⁠. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at ⁠mahmee.com⁠. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry, Zach Lasry, Wilder Lasry, Aleks Lyons, Dr. Paul Crane, MD, OB/GYN, The Witch

Arianna goes into labor a week early and begins the journey at home with her support team including husband Zach, doula Bailey, and best friend Leigh. As contractions intensify, they head to the hospital, where Arianna aims to achieve a VBAC with the guidance of Dr. Crane. The episode captures the power of preparation, support, and mindset through a challenging and triumphant birth experience. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com. Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art Featuring:  Arianna Lasry

Arianna reflects on her journey from a traumatic C-section to an empowering VBAC, highlighting the contrast between her two births and the role of support, preparation, and intention in her healing. With guidance from Dr. Crane and a strong community, she finds strength, joy, and a renewed sense of accomplishment as her family grows. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com Credits: Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer Guilherme Silva - Music Composition Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art