Birth with Kari

Jill shares her scheduled -turned urgent- C-Section due to going into labor early!  She also shares her amniocentesis experience during her pregnancy.Jill is one of the most beautiful souls I have met!  Her genuine kindness shines through when I speak with her!  She is a wellness success coach and can be found on Instagram at @JVonhahmannThank you for listening!  I will be taking a two week break and returning on Tuesday February 2nd with another episode.  I look forward to talking to you then!

Hi! Welcome back to another episode! Today,  I talk to Casey from Down to Earth Wellness about placenta encapsulation! Casey has been a doula for many years, she is also the chair of the Wisconsin Walworth County Breastfeeding Coalition, a massage therapist and a placenta specialist which means she puts peoples placentas into pill form for the birthing person to take after their baby is born.Casey talks about the benefits and why you might consider doing this, the process of getting it into pill form and reasons that someone should not encapsulate their placenta.If you are not quite ready to hear about placenta services … I highly recommend you listen to the last 10 minutes of the episode when Casey shares advice for people who are pregnant or thinking of starting a family. She shares some incredible advice from her years as a doula.  You can skip ahead to 42 minutes 40 seconds to hear what she shares!I would love to know what you learn from this episode.  After you listen, I would love if you would head over to instagram to DM me @BirthwithKari to DM me or email Birth@KariGierach.com and let me know what you learn!  If you have encapsulated your placenta I would love to hear the benefits you found from it…. Mostly because I find this extremely interesting!  You can find Casey on Instagram @DowntoearthwellnessCaseys website: http://www.downtoearthwellness.massagetherapy.com

In this episode of Birth with Kari, Marta shares her beautiful unmedicated birth at the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Marta shares: How listening to her intuition helped her change providers early in her pregnancyHer mindset shift at the peak of her labor which gave her the strength to birth her baby the way she wanted.  Books that helped her have an unmedicated birth: Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May GaskinExpecting Better by Emily OsterIf you would like to follow Marta on instagram, you can find her @Whatsmybrandstory.Marta is so talented!  She helps entrepreneurs, specifically coaches, healers & guides  form deep connections with their audience through sharing their story. With every birth story shared, the information discussed is this persons experience.  If you hear any information or tips you feel might be right for you & your pregnancy, please always discuss with your care provider - as this information is Marta’s experience and not to be taken as medical advice.  If you have a birth story you'd like to share or information you'd love to hear covered in an episode, please reach out to me any time!  You can find me on instagram: @BirthwithKari; you can email me: Birth@KariGierach.com or you can join my private Birth with Kari Facebook group.

Welcome!In this episode, I share my experience with birth work and why I am starting this podcast.I have been a labor & delivery nurse, Ob/Gyn clinic nurse and birth photographer.  I am back at the bedside as a Labor & Delivery RN and truly believe every birth is magical and beautiful in its own way.I am so excited to start this podcast to share my experience and knowledge with you and to have interesting conversations with others in the birth world to learn right along with you!  There are many different ways to birth your baby and only you know the right decisions for your body, your baby and your birth.If you have a birth story you'd like to share, or a topic you would like to hear about, please DM me on instagram @Birthwithkari.If you would like to be part of a safe space to discuss pregnancy, birth and podcast episodes, you can join my private Facebook group (by searching) "Birth With Kari" anytime!

Welcome!Today Luisa shares her beautiful birth experiences!  She shares her experience with hiring a doula who helped her go from extreme fear of childbirth to having 2 unmedicated births!  Takeaway's from todays episode:- You are not sick, you are in the hospital to have a baby- Hire a doula- Write a birth plan- Let your body relax, don't fight the contractionsLuisa also shares her incredible weight loss journey!If you'd like to follow her - you can find her on Instagram @MWayofEating   (that's right, no "Y") Email: Mwayofeating@gmail.comWebsite:  www.MyWayofEating.ca/She shares her recipes, her story and helps others along their weight loss journey!I hope you can find inspiration and joy in Luisa's story!If you have a birth story you'd like to share, DM me anytime on instagram: @BirthwithKariIf you would like to be a part of a safe space to talk about pregnancy and birth, you can join my private Facebook Group "Birth With Kari"Thank you for listening!Kari

Welcome!  Today's episode is all about.... Birth Experience!Have you wondered what (if anything!) is in your control when it comes to your birth experience?  In this episode I break down the 3 things I've seen people do who have the beautiful birth experiences they've dreamed of.  Birth is unpredictable but there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for your incredible birth.  I know this topic can be sensitive, as not all of us have had the birth experience we've dreamed of.   I am here, holding space for you and sending you love & peace.  If you would like to join me in a safe space to discuss episodes and talk pregnancy and birth, please head over to Facebook to join my private "Birth With Kari" group!If you have topics you'd like to hear about in the future or a birth story you'd like to share, message me on instagram any time @BirthwithKariThank you & see you next week!Kari 

Welcome to the birth with Kari podcast - this is the podcast all about birth! I’m your host, Kari!  I am a labor & delivery nurse, birth photographer, wife, mother of two very energetic kids and believer that every birth is beautiful in its own way.  This podcast is full of birth stories, conversations with birth workers and information I've learned over the past 15 years in the birth world. Because we are all unique and have different preferences, there is not one perfect birth for everyone.  Home birth is the best choice for some people while others prefer an epidural at the hospital.  Some people make an informed decision to have a planned c-section for their first baby and others choose to free birth at home!  Through this podcast, we will explore and discuss all different aspects of birth to hear about different birthing experiences and learn from each other. Birth is full of magic and it's my passion to help you find ways to bring that sacred magic into your own birth - no matter how your baby comes.  Birth is unpredictable, but I know that your birth experience can be exceptional, even if things don't go according to plans. This podcast is a safe place where all are welcome.  You will hear me use the term “birthing person” rather than terms like “mama, female or pregnant woman.”  I use this inclusive language because not all people who give birth identify as female or a woman.  I strongly believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and loved through their pregnancy and birth.  Using inclusive language is one way I can create a safe environment through this podcast.  Only you know the right choices for your body,  your baby and your birth.   I’m here to support & encourage you to share your needs and desires with your care team when the time comes to birth your baby because YOU are worthy of an exceptional birthing experience!If you are ready to hear all about birth - please tune in starting Tuesday December 22nd!!   I will be sharing new episodes every Tuesday - so be sure to subscribe and tune in!Until then, if you have a topic you are interested in hearing about or a birth story you’d like to share, please email me at Birth@KariGierach.com  You can also find me on instagram: @BirthwithKari.  And lastly, I invite you to join my  private facebook group to continue the conversation with other listeners!  It's going to be so fun to get to know you and learn from each other!   You can search facebook for Birth with Kari and join the group! I am so thankful you are here, I sincerely appreciate you listening and I send you love and light wherever you are today!