On this week’s episode, we welcome Stephanie King. Stephanie is a mama to 3 boys & 2 girls {all born very differently}, a professional childbirth educator, doula, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, and creator of the online course “My Essential Birth.” She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge to trust in their bodies and the process of birth. When she’s not doing birth work, you can find her homeschooling, serving in her church calling, indulging in good food and company, & spending time in the sun with her kids.

In today’s interview, we discussed the number one most important thing women can do to have the very best birth they can. We reviewed how to find an excellent provider and chatted about the pros and cons of epidurals. We dived into ways our spouses, doulas, and even kids can support us during pregnancy and shared three simple and practical exercises that you can start now to achieve an easy pregnancy and birth! 

Topics Discussed:

• The number one most important thing women can do to have the very best birth 

• How to find an excellent provider 

• Pros and cons of epidurals

• Ways our spouses, doulas, and even kids can support us during pregnancy 

• Three simple and practical exercises that you can start now to achieve an easy pregnancy and birth! 
  

Show Notes:

• Follow Steph on Instagram @myessentialbirth

• Listen to the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast

• Get the 3 FREE exercises

• Check out Steph’s Website - access Steph’s courses. Use code DRMOM to receive 2 free bonuses! Bonuses include a printable birth affirmation guide & matching birth affirmation audio track.

• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!

• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s Substack Mindset + Metabolism where women can learn how to nourish their bodies, hit their health and body composition goals, and become the most vibrant version of themselves. 

• Listen to today’s episode on our website
  
  

Stephanie is a mama to 3 boys & 2 girls {all born very differently}, professional childbirth educator, doula, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, and creator of the online course, “My Essential Birth.” She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge to trust in their bodies and the process of birth. When she’s not doing birth work you can find her homeschooling, serving in her church calling, indulging in good food and company, & spending time in the sun with her kids.

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