Embracing Birth: The Podcast

Welcome Back to Embracing Birth the Podcast! In this episode Lillian Odom, owner of Modern Family Doula and Mama to a beautiful baby boy, talks about the journey of having her first child Wesley. Lillian decided to go with a midwifery practice and was overall very healthy during her pregnancy, but during the last trimester faced some complications that ultimately lead to her being induced early, which was one of the last things she was expecting to happen. Despite the unexpected complications, Lillian still had an amazing childbirth experience and tells it all here on the podcast, including what the NICU stay was like and how they transitioned from NICU to home. Lillian has an amazing story as a new mom and I can't wait for you all to hear it! Check it out on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify! Lillian's info:www.modernfamilydoula.comInstagram: @ModernfamilydoulaPodcast Info: www.embracingbirththepodcast.com Instagram: @embracingbirththepodcast

In today's episode, I sit down with my husband to tell you all my own personal journey with fertility and pregnancy (as I sit here being 39 weeks pregnant). We talk about our story together as a couple, when we knew we wanted to become parents, and how being a labor and delivery nurse has effected my own journey. This is a great episode to get to know me and my family a little better! I hope you all enjoy! Website: www.embracingbirththepodcast.com Instagram and Facebook: @embracingbirththepodcast 

Today's episode features a good family friend of mine, Pennie, who tells us about her beautiful journey into motherhood through the pregnancy and birth of her son, Mason. Pennie's husband, Mike, was going on deployment in a remote location near the end of her pregnancy, and set to come back just prior to her due date to make it back in time for the birth, but when Pennie's water broke earlier than expected their plans definitely took a big turn! Pennie talks a lot about the research she did during her pregnancy to make sure she knew her birth preferences and could advocate for herself during her labor, as well as her decision to hire a birth doula so she would have plenty of labor support. This episode is packed with great information and advice from such an incredible mom! Pennie, thank you for sharing your story with us! I can't wait for you all to hear it! Website: www.embracingbirththepodcast.com Instagram and Facebook: @embracingbirththepodcastFind us on your favorite podcast app! 

In this week's episode, I chat with Christine Lawler, founder of The Peaceful Sleeper, all about newborn sleep, baby sleep training, and safe sleep practices. Chrissy is a licensed marriage and family therapist and baby sleep consultant. She is an amazing resource when it comes to all things sleep, and provides so many services and courses through her online business. If you have had any questions about infant sleep, THIS is the episode for you! Chrissy's website:www.thepeacefulsleeper.comChrissy's instagram: @the.peaceful.sleeperCheck out embracingbirththepodcast.com for more content or to submit your birth story! Follow us on instagram or facebook @embracingbirththepodast and don't forget to leave a 5 star review! 

In today's episode, Emily tells me about the birth story of her first baby Serena, who came so fast they barely had time to make it to the hospital! Hear all about how exercise significantly improved her pregnancy, how she got through an unmedicated labor without an epidural, and how her postpartum journey went as a working mom! Thank you to Emily for sharing her story with us! Find Embracing Birth the podcast on Instagram and Facebook (@embracingbirththepodcast)www.embracingbirththepodcast.com Podcast episodes can be found on apple podcast, google podcast, and spotify. 

In today's episode, we are talking all things breastfeeding with lactation consultant Sabrina Barber from Motherly Love Lactation. We answer so many questions new moms have about breastfeeding, including how to prepare during pregnancy and what should be done when moms are experiencing difficulties in their breastfeeding journeys. We also talk about our thoughts and opinions on the stigma of breast vs. bottle and formula vs. breastmilk. Here are Sabrina Barber's social media accounts and resources: Instagram: @motherlove_lactationWebsite: motherlylovelactation.com Email: info@motherlylovelactation.com Be sure to check out her website for the Breastfeeding Career Mom Course and her online giftcards so you can add one to your registry! Follow the podcast on Instagram or Facebook @embracingbirththepodcast Website: embracingbirththepodcast.com Email: embracingbirththepodcast@gmail.com If you want to share your birth story, please check out the birth story submission form on the website, embracingbirththepodcast.com. To be a maternity or parenting expert guest on the podcast, please email me at embracingbirththepodcast@gmail.com

Nurse Kristina interviews maternity expert Sherokee Ilse, author of Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss. Sherokee gives advice to couples going through a loss, as well as birth professionals and family members on how to best support our patients and families as they grieve the loss of a child. Resources mentioned in this episode: BabiesRemembered.org: https://wintergreenpress.orghttp://www.sherokeeilse.comhttp://www.babylossfamilyadvisors.org/ 

Nurse Kristina interviews Victoria K about her positive, medicated, hospital birth experience. She also shares her struggles with breastfeeding, what she would do differently looking back on her entire experience, and what advice she would give to new and expecting moms. 

In today's episode, Nurse Kristina talks with Carla Vazquez, a mother to baby girl Elena and founder of the baby clothing line called Foxy Luna. Carla was just finishing up college and looking for jobs as a new college graduate when she found out she was pregnant, something that she was not expecting and not a part of her plan. From having tons of support around her as a single mom to the day she gave birth, Carla tells it all. However, in this episode we focus primarily on the postpartum period otherwise known as the "4th trimester." Carla realized early on she was having signs of postpartum depression and quickly got the help she needed. Carla tells us what resources she used and what really helped her during that time. After everything Carla went through, she also found the motivation to start her own business to work from home and be with her daughter more. Thank you to Carla for sharing your story on the podcast and for being an amazing mama! 

In today's episode of Embracing Birth, Megan shares with us her full journey of how her pre-baby life experiences prepared her for motherhood, what her pregnancy and childbirth experiences were like, and the challenges of the postpartum period. We also discuss mom-shaming in a social media world. 

Nurse Kristina interviews Sarah Clark, a functional health coach and author, about how we should approach infertility and what steps we might want to take before trying more invasive and expensive procedures, like IVF. Sarah is the founder of Fab Fertile, a company dedicated to helping individuals and couples struggling with fertility.  Go to our show notes page on our website www.embracingbirththepodcast.com for links to her website and resources! 

In this episode, Jerriko talks about the complications that arose from living on Catalina Island while she was pregnant where no maternity care was available. She also tells us her transformative and spiritual birth story and how her experience bonded her family together. 

Alyssa Fowler tells us about her pregnancy and childbirth journey, how she moved from Hawaii to Florida half way through her pregnancy, picking a care provider, and how she dealt with embracing her postpartum body. Nurse Kristina goes over some of the ways women can learn to embrace their bodies after giving birth and how much of our confidence can come from our mindset and self-care. 

Ashley shares her experience with her first pregnancy and what led her to being induced the day before her due date. She also shares the joys and struggles of adjusting to life after giving birth and how support from family and community is so essential. 

From worries about fertility to barely making it to the birth center, Kim shares it all with us on our very first episode of Embracing Birth. Kim shares both of her water-birth experiences, how she adjusted to life as a new mom, and what advice she would give to new and expecting parents. 

Welcome to the Embracing Birth Community! Nurse Kristina talks about what this podcast is all about and what type of content you can expect from Embracing Birth. For more information, go to embracingbirththepodcast.com or follow us on instagram @embracingbirththepodcast.