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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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First time mama, Amanda Warnsholz, shares her unmedicated birth story following an abnormal pap smear before her pregnancy and the complications afterwards. She shares all about how she and her husband pivoted to prepare for a more holistic approach to birth and labor. Relaxation practice was super helpful for her and she tried to stay active her whole pregnancy!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Whether you go right up to your guess date or pass it, having that number in your head can really throw you for a loop! But at the end of the day, your body and your baby know when the time is right. So trust that your body knows what it's doing. This week, Stephanie Bratton shares her home birth story after going 43+1 weeks with her sweet babe. Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Meditation can be powerful. The mind is very powerful and very suggestive during pregnancy. We want to give it the good stuff to help us have a good mindset for pregnancy & birth. This simple, guided meditation will help you feel calm, relaxed, and in-tune with your body.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
1There is no one right way to give birth. There is no judgment here whether you choose to go unmedicated or not! If having an unmedicated birth is your goal though, listen in for practical and helpful tips on how to achieve the birth you desire!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesFind It & Flip It ExerciseQuestions to Ask Your ProviderThe Five Love LanguagesBookTestGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
We tend to think of pelvic floor exercises as something you do postpartum. This week's guest, Dr. Lizzie, DPT, talks about how crucial it is to prepare your body before and during pregnancy! We talk about pelvic floor therapy, diastasis recti, and infertility. You'll want to listen in for the incredibly helpful information in this episode! 🤩You can find Lizzie at:InstagramWebsiteLinks Mentioned:FREE Pelvic Floor PDFs from Dr. LizzieGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Having an unmedicated birth is a huge decision and requires so much preparation physically AND mentally. Your body will do what your brain tells it to! For your body to enter "Labor Land", it's imperative that mom feels safe and supported. Taryn shares her birth story about how her support and mental preparation helped her achieve the birth she desired for her third baby girl.Links Mentioned:Water: Nature’s Epidural15 Things That Cause More Pain During BirthDr. Marina Kimball of Begin with Family ChiropracticGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Healthy eating habits and moving your body is SO important when you're pregnant. It sets you up for a healthy pregnancy keeps you low risk! Shayli Campbell, pre/postnatal instructor, shares her advice and answers your questions about fitness during and after pregnancy!I love that Shayli was able to answer specific questions that our mamas have been asking. Shayli shares about her different programs that she has available for purchase. 🗒️She also has a deal going on for 15% off all of her programs for the last 4 weeks of her pregnancy! 🥳 Use the link below to get 15% off her programs! ⬇️You can find her at:WebsiteFitness ProgramsInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinks Mentioned:Belly Deflating Challenge with ShayliGet 15% OFF Shayli's Pregnancy & Postpartum Workouts HERE!GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
If you are a mom, and you’re feeling like things are hard, life is rough, you don’t know how to make things works, it is just part of the process! Just stick with it! Welcome to motherhood. We’re all in this together. I see you. I support you. You’re doing better than you think you are. 💜Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramEPDS (Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale)GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
In this quick to the point but informational episode, if you are Rh negative, you will now have all the information you need about the RhoGAM shot, when you’ll receive it (if you choose!), how it’ll affect you and your baby, and all the benefits and risks. As always, you have a choice!No matter what pregnancy this is for you, there’s always more you can learn! This episode is especially for mamas who are Rh negative. We are going to talk about the rhoGAM shot. 💉Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramRhoGAM PamphletGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
"I believe God made my body to do this." With this mantra, Starlee was able to achieve the birth she wanted by preparing her body and mind with the My Essential Birth Course. After struggling with infertility, she was able to focus on her dream of becoming a mother. Her husband also learned knowledge is power, which gave him confidence to be an active participant in the birth experience. Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramThree FREE ExercisesGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Parents get so much "advice" on what to do and what not to do when it comes to baby sleep. Kim West, author and sleep coach, takes a gentle baby-led approach to creating sleep habits that will guide you and your family on your sleep journey.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramSleep Lady's Guide: Elements of Baby-Led Sleep ShapingKim West's Social MediaInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsitePinterestPodcastGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Today's episode is information all about the placenta: its function, risks, complications, and how to equip yourself with knowledge in order to make the best decisions for you and your baby should you run into one of these conditions. My goal for this episode is purely informational so you can tuck this away and refer back to it IF this happens to you. 🤍Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramSources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539818/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482335/GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
An unmedicated birth experience doesn't just happen. It requires so much preparation physically and mentally. It also requires you knowing what you want and letting your provider know "this is the plan, get on board." This week's birth story with Jo Gibson is the perfect example of how knowledge is power and the more you know, the more options you have.Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesQuestions to Ask Your MidwifeQuestions to Ask Your ProviderGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Having a sweet little baby in your arms is the best feeling! But what do you do when real life hits and you've got to do all the things while still caring for your newborn? Baby wearing is a great option for mamas to keep baby close while also getting things done!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramCassidy's Recommended Baby CarriersCassidy’s Social Media Links:InstagramTikTokYouTubeEmailGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
I can almost guarantee that EVERY mama will ask herself these questions as she approaches her due date. When it comes to labor, we can feel unsure about what our bodies are doing to prepare for baby. Let's talk about contractions, fluids, and when it’s time to head to your birth place. Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram Three FREE ExercisesSpinning Babies TechniquesGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Sometimes a negative experience can be the catalyst we need to make a change in our lives. Courtney Hart talks about how her first birth experience changed her life, how she prepared her mind and body for her second birth, and how our podcast made all the difference!Courtney Hart, a second time guest, shares her experience about her second birth. She walks us through her pregnancy, labor, and delivery from the viewpoint of a Labor & Delivery nurse. We also discuss how the process of choosing her provider from the hospital she worked at went, having her coworkers as her birth team, and the preparation she did to make her delivery an incredible experience. Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramEpisode 157: Birth Wisdom for Labor & Delivery with Courtney HartEpisode 144: Relaxation Practice for LaborGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
I hope this week’s topic really resonates with you guys. I’ve said it before, I think the most exciting part of pregnancy (other than finding out you’re pregnant!) is figuring out that you’re in labor! 🥳Most births are not like the movies. They don’t typically start with a massive gush of water followed by insanely intense contractions that have mom rushing to the hospital. 🚑 That’s not to say a birth can’t start with your waters breaking and even immediate contractions, but most often, you’re going to have some time to ease into labor. With that in mind, I’m going to walk you through what you can expect with those first contractions, what you can do to help manage them as they increase in intensity and consistency, and how you can easily keep track if you want to. 📝Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramContraction Timer & Counter 9mContraction Timer - Time LaborFull Term - Contraction TimerGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Baby-Led Weaning helps your baby establish a healthy relationship with food starting with their very first foods. Benefits include reducing the severity of picky eating, lowers allergy risks, increases diet diversity, and stops the meal time battles. Listen for more benefits!If you want to learn more about baby-led weaning and get a copy of Katie's 100 FIRST FOODS list, the workshop sign up page is: https://babyledweaning.co/To Leave a Review ⭐️Open Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramKatie Ferraro's Social Media Links:WebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
I want this episode to give you some things to think about when it comes to delayed cord-clamping and questions to ask your provider. We’ll talk about the pros and cons and different methods of cord-clamping, which I hope will help you make the decision of how you want to handle it for you and your baby a little easier! 💜To Leave a Review ⭐️Open Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramACOG’s Recommendations for Delayed Cord-ClampingImportance of Blood Transfer between Placenta and BabyThe Birth Partner by Penny SimkinGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
Educating yourself about birth and knowing your options opens you up to many more choices when it comes to your birth experience! Marin's birth story shows the importance of not only educating yourself, but also on staying firm with your choices and decisions on what is best for you and your baby. To Leave a Review ⭐️Open Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramEpisode 163: Pelvic Floor Therapy with Amanda Fisher & Marin ColeGET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!
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one more thing worth noting about VAERS: ANYONE can make a report and they don't have to provide proof. So not all of the reports are factual. Some are left by trolls (people trying to be funny or who like to stir the pot), some are left by people with political agendas (anti-vaxxers, etc.), and some are left by conspiracy theorists and hypochondriacs. You can look at specific reports and many of them are obviously false.
I really enjoyed this podcast. I have nursed all 5 and will soon be nursing #6. have used LLL and a consultant several times and I still learned alot from Sally! Thank you!!
Hpatitis B is not just sexually transmitted. Also, the reason the hep B vaccine is given so early is because it provides the best lifetime protection when given early.
My husband encapsulates my placenta. and I have done a belly only cast, and I have cloth diapered in the past!