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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!
Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com.
I love to help mothers just like you feel empowered and confident during pregnancy, birth, and into motherhood by taking my years of knowledge and personal/professional experience in the birth world and breaking down complex birth topics to make preparing for labor & birth a breeze!
Every week, you’ll hear from women ready to share their knowledge with other pregnant moms about pregnancy and birth topics that will have you feeling knowledgeable and in the driver’s seat of your best birth experience.
Your best birth starts here >>>> www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted
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This week, Stephanie interviews Meagan, a birth doula and VBAC advocate. Megan shares her personal experience with two unnecessary Cesareans and her triumphant VBAC afterwards. The episode explores VBAC logistics, preparation, and mental readiness while addressing common questions from listeners.Where to find Megan:InstagramWebsitePodcastLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myess...
This week's guest is Dr. Jessica London who will discuss pelvic health post-childbirth. We will cover symptoms like pelvic heaviness and prolapse, while also emphasizing conservative management through education and exercises. Dr. London also highlights the benefits of virtual pelvic floor rehab.Where to find Dr. London: InstagramFree Training for Postpartum MomPodcastLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram GET IN TOUCH! 🤩...
In today's episode, we'll answer: "What if I don't make it to my birthplace?" While this situation will not affect most moms, it's always important to be prepared mentally and literally. When you come from a place of knowledge then you don't have to be in a place of fear should these things happen. Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing fr...
In this episode, Elizabeth McCravy shares her unexpected C-section story, emphasizing strength, faith, and support. She challenges C-section stigma, highlights preparation for birth scenarios, and offers postpartum tips. Her story inspires resilience and empowers moms in their birth journeys.Where to find Liz:WebsiteInstagramLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.co...
This episode explores finding childcare, discussing why it's needed and alternative solutions if external childcare isn't ideal. It reviews types of care, including family, friends, swaps, daycare centers, and in-home providers. Prioritizing what works best for your family reflects good parenting.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramQuestions to Ask a Potential Childcare ProviderGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@m...
Amy Kiefer, a nurse, doula, and trainer from Expecting and Empowered, discusses the importance of prenatal and postpartum support, safe pregnancy workouts, and mental health. We also highlight Expecting and Empowered's app, which offers tools to help women stay strong through pregnancy and beyond.Expecting & Empowered:WebsitePodcastInstagramCode for 25% OFF of Expecting & Empowered App: MEBLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth ...
Taylor Dilk shares intimate details about her prodromal labor, her fitness background during pregnancy, and the significant role her husband played during her unmedicated birth. She discusses her switch to a midwife for her desired birth experience and emphasizes the power of prayer and education.Find Taylor:InstagramTikTokLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com....
This episode explores the safety of ultrasounds during pregnancy, especially for moms categorized as "high risk" and need frequent scans. While ultrasounds are widely accepted as safe, each medical procedure carries risks/benefits.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramStudies Mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8szqgtX_GQhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573070/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24176149/https://eviden...
Candi Frazer created the Primal Bod System to help women take control of their health. She discusses the benefits of protein over carbs, while stressing the importance of animal-based nutrition. Insulin-related conditions like PCOS stem from high sugar levels and can be reversed with proper diet.Where to Find Candi:Primal Bod ProgramCandi's WebsiteCandi's InstagramLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out ...
Hana Naamani shares her birth story, starting with a miscarriage before her son. She had a smooth pregnancy, started labor unexpectedly (mostly due to tacos), and delivered within a few hours. She advises staying active and trusting intuition.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free Exercises Midwives BrewGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more inf...
If you are in your third trimester, this is 100% for you! If you're in the third trimester and you're feeling like, "Oh my gosh, what is coming next? Labor is so exciting and I can't wait, but what am I supposed to be doing?" Do these 7 things to prepare your mind and body for birth!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesFree Birth Plan TemplateEpisode 175: The Evidence-Based Information You Need to Know about Real Food, Pregnancy Diets, & Pos...
Patricia, a music therapist from West Virginia, shares her journey through IVF and ultimately a home birth turned hospital transfer. With her supportive husband, she prepared with music therapy and exercises. After a 40-hour labor, her son was born. Her advice: "Blessed are the flexible."Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free Exercises GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love heari...
Let's explore VBAC and dispel the myth that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean." Stephanie shares her VBAC journey, discusses risks, benefits, and preparation tips. She emphasizes finding a supportive provider and empowering women to make informed decisions about their birth plan.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free Exercises Find It & Flip It AffirmationsGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessent...
David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood.Where to find David:WebsiteInstagramPodcastLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free Exercises...
Your due date is just an estimate! Many factors affect when your baby will arrive, including genetics. Most first-time moms give birth between 40-42 weeks. Mentally prepare yourself for a longer pregnancy to avoid pressure for induction at 40 weeks. You can make an informed decision for your baby!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free Exercises https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/https://www.ncbi.nl...
Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free Exercises Ina May's Guide to ChildbirthGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hel...
With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy.Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr. Stu! He has been practicing obstetrics for over 40 years. He's the co-author of the book, Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom and Reassurance from a Doctor...
If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesGentle Cesarean PlanStats and Studieshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar...
Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories encourage moms to trust their bodies and tune into their needs.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Ess...
We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesGentle Cesarean PlanCustomizable Birth PlanGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any tim...
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