Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!
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Join VBAC Facts® Founder and CEO Jen Kamel as she brings you evidence-based discussions about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) including the shocking medical evidence, breathtaking birth stories, inspiring advocacy victories, and sobering legal cases. Jen and her guests will both celebrate the triumphs as well as highlight the many opportunities for improvement in our health care system. Come learn what is possible so we can work together to create a world where everyone has access to res ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The Journey to VBAC, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me in sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, we will sit down and hear mom's birth stories. We'll laugh, cry, and celebrate the strength within each birth journey. I'm here to inspire, educate, and uplift you! Expect candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tips from professionals who support VBAC. Because, let's be honest, we can all bene ...
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! informedpregnancy.com @doctorberlin Youtube LinkedIn Facebook X
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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual”. Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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A Podcast of Mothers' stories of childbirth. Weekly interviews with mothers giving their first hand accounts of child birth in Australia. Designed to help educate and inform first time pregnant women, parents wanting to have better subsequent births and birth enthusiasts who love to hear and tell birth stories. An entertaining and heartfelt resource for pregnancy, labour and delivery and postpartum.
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Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans
Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.
Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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This podcast was created to provide a community to cheer you on in your journey from VBAC hopeful to VBAC success. We are going to debunk the myths, quiet the naysayers, and equip you with everything you need for a healing, empowering birth. And positive postpartum experience. We are VBAC moms. We are fierce, go getters, women of action. You've got this, mama. And I'll be by your side, every step of the way.
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A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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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 ...
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Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth Trauma
Aly McClain
**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. ...
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Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated
Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of birth decisions? Do you wish you could trust your instincts and invite Christ into your birth plan? Have you already had a highly medicalized birth and now wonder if there’s a more peace-filled, empowering way to welcome future children into the world? Are you on the fence about natural birth but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your bi ...
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Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for ...
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Host Alex Shepherd chats with guests about health related topics to help empower young families in making choices that are best for them and their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast is for pregnant women and birthing people who have previously experienced a difficult or traumatic birth and want to learn how to feel less anxious or scared about their upcoming birth, it will focus on psychological and practical strategies to help manage anxiety, heal from past trauma, regain control, learn about their options, and feel more confident and prepared for their upcoming birth.
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The Birth Matters podcast is here to lessen your overwhelm on the journey into parenthood by equipping you on all things birth, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum & parenting. We'll interview parents about their experiences & birth pros on their expertise so that you can have an empowering, CONFIDENT journey into parenthood!
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A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Let’s explore the amazing world of birth together! Listen for inspiring birth stories and intriguing teachings to expand your knowledge surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum life. Each soul-stirring episode is full of heart, passion, and practicality. Join me in this diverse mix of teachings and interviews with real moms and professional birth workers as we seek to more fully understand how God has designed early motherhood and the beginning of life!
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Welcome to Birth, Baby!, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, seasoned birth doulas and childbirth educators from Austin, Texas. Join us as we navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, offering invaluable insights and expert advice. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, we aim to empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Whether you’re seeking guidance on prenat ...
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Many women desire to reconnect with their body and natural instincts through the entire perinatal period, including natural birth. Unfortunately, the American culture (and most mainstream cultures) do not teach young women about any natural ways to care for their bodies and, in fact, teach that the body and childbirth cannot be trusted. In this podcast by Rachel Mans, Doula and The NaturalBirth Site, co-hosted by Tiffany Muniz, we explore all aspects of natural, physiological birth, as well ...
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Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands o ...
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Sarah Hopkins and Amanda Noga bring conversations to elevate your health, relationships, and soul
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The Vibrantly You® podcast is a welcoming space for anyone who is trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum. In this podcast, we discuss everything about fitness and nutrition so that you can thrive in your motherhood journey. Nothing is off limits and our goal is to support you in this transformative season of life. Meet your hosts: Megan Martineau and Caitlin Cipriano. Long-term friends and business besties who experienced motherhood simultaneously, which propelled their passion for hel ...
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Encouraging birth stories of God’s goodness and faithfulness that will break fear and fill you with excitement for your own beautiful birth with God.
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Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!
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Navigating my path and sharing what hurts me and what helps me to keep doing it over and over again, day after day, month after month, year after year. Listen to what I have to share below! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sisi-nike/support
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We are on a mission to make the journey of motherhood a little less overwhelming. During these episodes you will hear stories of triumph, heartache, and hope. You will hear time-tested tips and tricks shared by moms, a variety of birth stories that will resonate with all birthing families, and advice from professionals who have dedicated their teachings to pregnancy, birth, and moms. Here, you will find encouragement, support and community. We are your community. And we’re so happy to have y ...
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This is a podcast developed by the Obstetrics and Gynaecology group of University College Dublin. It aims to review common emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The podcast is primarily directed to UCD students, but students from other universities are very welcome to listen, as well as trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The aim is that every podcast will cover something of interest for everyone at every stage from first year medical student to senior Professor.
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We’re Amanda and Rebecca - twin sisters, naturally-minded homebirth mamas, and co-founders of Progressive Pregnancy. We’re on a mission to help you have a more empowered entrance into motherhood. We’ll bring awareness and offer support surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. As a holistic pelvic floor physical therapist Amanda brings valuable insights and guidance during this critical time for your pelvic floor. We’ll also bring on other holistic providers, experts, an ...
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Birth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women's health related. It's hosted by two Birth Kweens and friends: Karly Nuttall, a licensed midwife of 15 years, and Ali Feroah, a birth and postpartum doula of 7 years. Listen along on Thursdays as we share fun birth stories and dish out top notch info about our favorite subjects to help you realistically prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and women's health ...
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Hosted by Thérèse Hak-Kuhn, toLabor Executive Director and nationally-renowned doula educator and moderated by Sarah Allen-Short, toRaise Questions Doula Podcast gives doulas and birth workers free access to some of the most thoughtful and experienced experts who will share their insights in order to improve knowledge and increase professionalism and the integrity of each doula. Please send in your questions! 1) Email [email protected] 2) Post on our Facebook page 3) Private message ...
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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical ad ...
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Engineer turned Mama, Jess, meets mothers at the intersection of instincts and evidence to cut through the noise of parenting and wellness advice. On Modern Nurture, we’ll look to experts in thought provoking interviews, we’ll look to our biology to unpack the instincts and processes we’ve forgotten in the modern era, and we’ll have heart to heart conversations with real moms from every background as we seek to build a community where every mother and mom-to-be can find relatability and supp ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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Episode 406 Julie Sawaya (Co-Founder of Needed) + Prenatal Vitamins, Depletion of Nutrients & Fertility
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56:34We are so happy to have Julie Sawaya back with us on The VBAC Link Podcast today! Julie is the co-founder of Needed, a mama, and a lifelong nutrition nerd. As the most nutritionally aware of their friends, Julie and her co-founder Ryan were shocked to realize through nutrient testing that they were severely deficient in key nutrients needed for a h…
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EP171 - Vanessa, Fourth Birth, Navigating Profound Grief Through Pregnancy, VBAC, Unmedicated Birth
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45:19This week I share my chat with Vanessa who talks me through her fourth birth story. Vanessa’s story is different to most as we revisit how she navigated grief while also trying to focus on her pregnancy. Just one week after Vanessas sister, Lisa left this world Vanessa discovered she was pregnant with her fourth baby. Vanessa gave birth to her son …
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27. Megan's Birth Story with Baby #2 (TOLAC and Successful VBAC)
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35:51In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg shares her deeply personal VBAC birth story — from planning a TOLAC (Trial of Labor After Cesarean) to navigating a fast-moving labor, a powerful unmedicated start, an intentional epidural choice, and a surprising postpartum hemorrhage. After a planned C-section with her first baby, Meg walks us th…
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61. Maternal Ambivalence and the Power of AND with Dr. Margo Lowy, BSW, MSW, PhD
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31:44In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margo Lowy, a psychotherapist, author, and expert in maternal mental health, for a powerful conversation about the often unspoken emotional realities of motherhood. Dr. Lowy shares what led her to explore the concept of maternal ambivalence and how naming and normalizing our full emotional experience can transform…
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E16 "Hospitals Cannot Legally Enforce VBAC Bans" and Other Juicy Advocacy Tidbits with Barbara Stratton plus Next VBAC Facts® Training, Reader Stories, & TikTok Traps
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2:15:01Want to change hospital policy, VBAC ban, placenta policy, or otherwise? Barbara Stratton is your gal. In this interview, Barbara reflects back on over 20 years of activism and shares her biggest tips to changing hospital policy as well as what first time parents wish they knew. She shares insights on speaking to the media, planning a rally, search…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/kpft_250526_200000wholemother_trimmed.mp3 Jen Kamel is the CEO and Founder of VBAC Facts®. Since 2007, her focus has been to provide objective, accurate information about the data available on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and repeat cesarean to parents, professionals, policymakers, and t…
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#318 | May Q&A: Precipitous Births, Tearing Tips, Best Foods After Birth, Epidural Removal for Pushing, Induction & VBAC, Cord Clamping, Jaundice
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43:56Send us a text Welcome to the May Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. If you have been wondering what you should plan to eat after giving birth, we've got the answers in today's episode, and we think they'll surprise you! For today's regular episode, we answer the following: Can you remove an epidural for pushing? Can the cervix swell shut if you push befor…
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091 | How Prayer Can Completely Transform Your Birth (with Joselyn Johnson) [VBAC, Miscarriage, Preterm Labor]
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1:25:44Going into your first labor and delivery, when all of the women around you have had vaginal births, it’s easy to assume that you will too. But when Joselyn and her husband were told to have an induction for borderline low amniotic fluid levels, they did not imagine it would end in a C-section. For her second baby, learning that she was a great cand…
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552| Ali's Birth Stories Preeclampsia, Maternal Assisted Caesareans, and Breastfeeding Journeys
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1:04:31Ali shares her journey of having two daughters via maternal-assisted caesarean births due to preeclampsia. Ali lives in Melbourne's inner west with her husband Brad and their daughters Evie (3.5) and Iris (9.5 months). Ali conceived Evie quickly and had a relatively smooth pregnancy until around 30-32 weeks when her blood pressure began rising. "My…
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Ep. 463 Postpartum Medicine with Dr. Sonal Patel
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52:03Dr. Sonal Patel is a pediatrician, NICU fellow, lactation consultant, and is the founder of a home health service focused on postpartum care. She experienced 4 births herself along with postpartum depression, and is now focused on bringing evidence based support into postpartum medicine. Connect with Dr. Patel: @nayacare Naya Care on Facebook nayac…
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Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 18-20: Anatomy Scan & The Truth About Bonding | 176
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13:46Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked with your birth bestie, Trish. If you’re in weeks 18 to 20 of your pregnancy, this one’s for you! We’re diving into the magic (and realness) of this stage, the big anatomy scan, and the emotional rollercoaster of bonding. Trish is here with her no-sugarcoating, cheerleader vibe to unpack what’s happening…
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#320 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Nipple Shields, Restricting Skin-to-Skin, Formula Marketing, Gentle Weaning, Nursing Strikes, Night Feeding
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45:13Send us a text Welcome to the June Breastfeeding Q&A episode with Trisha & Cynthia. Today, we open with a follow-up discussion to our recent Patreon discussion on the predatory marketing of formula companies followed by a listener's comment about a hospital who forbade a mother and baby from doing skin-to-skin. Next, Trisha answers the following qu…
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28. From Unplanned to Elective: Nicole’s Journey Through Three Unique Births (feat Nicole Scheitlin)
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34:37In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Meg and Caitlin sit down with Nicole Scheitlin— personal trainer, pre/postnatal fitness specialist, and founder of Strong Mama Wellness — to talk through her three very different birth experiences. From navigating an unplanned C-section after “failure to progress,” to weighing the emotional and physica…
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Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
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18:44Many pregnancy symptoms are temporary and often brushed off as something you simply have to deal with until your baby arrives. However, even minor symptoms like a stuffy nose can significantly affect your overall quality of life. Understanding the root cause of pregnancy rhinitis and knowing what treatment options are available can make a big diffe…
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Freedom in Labor: The Essential Birthing Positions You Need to Know
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32:54In this episode, we’re talking all about one of my favorite topics—freedom of movement during labor! I’m diving into why it’s so important to listen to your body and move in ways that feel good as you work through contractions. From squatting to hands-and-knees to standing and swaying, we’ll explore how different positions can make a big difference…
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Ep 214//A Christian's Perspective on Postpartum Intimacy with Corey and Aly McClain
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19:07Today, I’m sharing a really special clip from one of our live group coaching calls — this time, my husband and I sat down together to talk openly about a topic that so many couples quietly wrestle with: postpartum intimacy. We got raw, real, and practical about navigating this sacred season as a couple — because healing, connection, and joy in your…
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142. Is Jesus Really the Only Way to Heaven?
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10:11Send us a text Can there really be just one way to heaven in our diverse world of countless religions and spiritual paths? This question strikes at the heart of Christianity's most controversial claim: that Jesus Christ is the exclusive path to God. The Coffee Talk series on The Radiant Mission podcast doesn't shy away from tough questions, and thi…
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Preparing for Conception and Optimizing Fertility
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21:15Ciarra Morgan and Dr. Stephanie Chan discuss the different aspects of fertility. Dr. Chan emphasizes the role of functional medicine in addressing hormone and fertility challenges, and shares practical tips for tracking cycles, recognizing signs of ovulation, and debunking common fertility myths. The discussion also highlights the significance of p…
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984| Unplanned Hospital Induction and Redemptive Unmedicated Hospital Twin Birth Story - Meghan Hollen Risse
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1:19:10Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birt…
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Re-Release: Epidurals in Labor & Delivery: Episode #78
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56:36Epidural anesthesia is a type of local anesthetic that is injected into the epidural space. This procedure numbs the spinal nerve roots and provides a block to the lower abdomin, pelvic and lower extremity portion of the body. It is the safest and most effecive method of pharmacologic pain management in labor available. When it comes to managing la…
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094 | Choosing Unmedicated Birth After Three Epidurals (with Kelsie) [Natural Labor, Hospital Birth, Pain Management]
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1:08:44When you’ve had three medicated births that all went more or less smoothly, why on earth would you decide on an unmedicated birth for your fourth? Today Kelsie will share with us her four birth stories, all of which have lessons of their own, but she was amazed to see the difference having an unmedicated birth had in not only her reliance on the Lo…
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551 | Claire – Two births, MGP care, ulcerative colitis, big baby, physiological birth
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1:01:54In this week's episode, I chat with Claire about her two very different birth experiences at public hospitals in Melbourne. Claire's journey began with meticulous preparation - she and her partner Aaron spent six months optimising their health with a naturopath before trying to conceive. Her first pregnancy was textbook perfect, leading to a beauti…
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A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
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27:01You will have numerous opportunities to opt in or out of interventions during your pregnancy, at birth, or with your newborn. You always have options regarding your prenatal care and birth, as long as you know what those options are. In an ideal world, every procedure would come with informed consent, providing you with all the necessary informatio…
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When you’re pregnant again after a traumatic or difficult birth, fear can show up fast — and it can feel like something’s wrong with you. But what if that fear is actually your body’s way of trying to keep you safe? In this short, soothing episode, Katie shares a powerful mindset shift to help you understand your anxiety with more compassion — and …
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In Control of Birth: LeeAnn’s Calm, Confident First-Time Birth Experience | 175
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25:39Trish welcomes her sweet birth student, LeeAnn, a first-time mom and a student of the 'Calm Labor Confident Birth' course. LeeAnn shares her breathtaking birth story, which started with a surprise in triage and ended with the unmedicated birth she always dreamed of. She walked us through her mindset shifts during pregnancy, the tools from the cours…
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550 | Mel's Journey: Same-Sex Conception, IVF, and Navigating Birth Plans
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1:14:38In this episode, Mel shares her comprehensive journey to motherhood with her partner Peta in Melbourne. As a same-sex couple, their path to parenthood required careful planning, patience, and resilience through the assisted reproductive treatment system. Mel's story beautifully illustrates the unique challenges and joys of same-sex conception while…
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Ep. 462 In Conversation with Dadicated Joe
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57:50Neurodiverse dad and entrepeneur Joe Carr joins the podcast to discuss everything from food quality to redefining masculinity through the lens of parenthood. His personal experience with fertility challenges and a surprise cesarean came all while launching his company Serenity Kids, but what he learned after becoming a father changed him the most. …
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Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 16-18: Baby Bumps, Tests, & Trusting Yourself | 174
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12:47Hey Mama, welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked! Trish is taking you through the transformative journey of pregnancy weeks 16-18. Your baby is growing, now about the size of an avocado or a dill pickle, with developing lashes, eyebrows, and fingernails. Trish discusses common tests such as the quad screen, and what to expect during your ultrasound sca…
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#319 | Devon's Footling Breech Birth Story: Accepting the Necessary Cesarean
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34:11Send us a text Devon Stockton was deeply rooted in health and wellness and armed with years of medical experience. She had only ever envisioned a natural, low-intervention birth and took all of the necessary steps to prepare herself. But her birth took an unexpected turn upon arrival at the hospital when she discovered her baby was footling breech …
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Episode 405 Nicole’s Induced VBAC During a Hurricane + Giving Yourself Grace When Plans Change
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39:56Like the literal hurricane she labored through, Nicole’s story is one of overcoming life’s storms, giving grace, and finding joy. Nicole’s first birth was a C-section to best protect her daughter who had a low heart rate due to multiple congenital heart defects. But unfortunately after three precious years, her daughter passed. Nicole worked hard t…
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Is a birth plan really necessary, or is it just one more thing to stress about during pregnancy? In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about whether creating a birth plan is worth the time and effort. Some expecting parents feel it is pointless because birth rarely goes exactly as planned, and even some doctors and midwives may downplay …
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Birth Story: How Jaycie Hohn Conquered Her Birth Fears with Mind Over Matter
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48:38This week, we’re celebrating 300 episodes of Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy—can you believe it?! I’m so honored to mark this milestone by sharing an incredibly raw, honest, and empowering birth story from Jaycie Hohn, one of our amazing My Essential Birth students. She walks us through her pregnancy journey, her labor experience, and the beautiful s…
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Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Fertility Struggles/Infertility
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27:01Lacey Castilleja Fisher joins host Ciarra Morgan to discuss the emotional complexities surrounding fertility struggles and perinatal mental health. She highlights common mental health challenges faced by individuals trying to conceive, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Lacey offers coping strategies, emphasizes the importance of support sy…
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Send us a text What does it truly mean to be a Christian? It's a deceptively simple question that quickly cuts to the heart of faith. Many people identify as Christians while missing the essence of what following Jesus entails. The Coffee Talk series tackles this fundamental question by stripping away cultural Christianity to reveal authentic faith…
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983| Two Fast Unmedicated Birth Center Birth Stories - Chelsea Mascari
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46:28Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 40% off your first order (including their already discounted plans and subscriptions) at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group…
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Ep 213//Can Homebirth Be This Simple? A First-Time Mom's Birth Experience with Elle Klink
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35:11I’m joined by Elle Klink, a first-time mom, a chiropractor, and a woman who knew from the start that homebirth was the path for her. You’ll hear how she labored while still seeing patients, how her birth unfolded in such a straightforward and peaceful way, and why she’s already dreaming of doing it all over again. Elle’s story is a beautiful remind…
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093 | Fighting Tooth And Nail For A Natural Twin Birth (with Amanda Kiddoo) [Twins, Birth Education, Natural Birth]
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1:12:22Society says to wait to have children until after you’ve been married for awhile…but what does God say? When Amanda and Desert asked God what His will was for their family, He quickly placed twins in Amanda’s womb. And oh what a journey it would be! Amanda knew she wanted to have a vaginal and unmedicated birth, just like God had designed her body …
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549 | Anthea - Three Births, Bed Rest, and Finding Strength in Unexpected Challenges
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1:06:09In this deeply moving episode, I chat with Anthea about her three very different birth experiences, including a challenging third pregnancy that required months of strict bed rest during COVID lockdowns with two toddlers at home. After experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and a nine-month journey to conceive, Anthea went on to have two hospital births…
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Ep 211//Open Conversation About Our Philosophy of Birth PLUS a Big Beautiful Birth Announcement with Madeline Marlatt
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50:59Today, I’m joined once again by the incredible Madeline Marlatt—and if you’ve heard our past conversations, you know it’s always a deep, spirit-led ride. In this episode, we open up about our philosophy of birth: why we believe birth is not just physical, but spiritual… not just medical, but miraculous. We talk about the way God designed women, the…
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EP170 Caroline, Three Pregnancies, Two Births, Premature Birth at 25 Weeks 2 Days, NICU, Second Pregnancy, Full Term, Vaginal Birth
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1:23:01In this week’s episode I share my chat with Caroline who talks me through her two birth stories and one miscarriage. Her first little boy came into the world at just over 25 weeks. Caroline brings us through each stage of realising she was infact in labour. Her baby was coming despite efforts to prolong her pregnancy. There is so much to life with …
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Your baby’s birth marks the beginning of a significant transition, not just for your newborn, but for you. The early postpartum weeks are often referred to as the fourth trimester, and while it is common to focus on preparing for birth, it is equally important to prepare for what comes after. Recovery can take longer than expected, and adjusting to…
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