Podcast Episodes

VBAC Lab Student Birth Story: Gina | 44

Season 1 Episode 44

On today's episode, I'm talking to one of my VBAC Lab students, Gina.

She is a mom of 2, whose first birth was a cesarean due to a string of events that lead to complications.

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Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

5 Common Interventions Used During Birth | 43

Season 1 Episode 43

An intervention involves medical interruption or action taken by your medical team that intervenes with your birth process.

In today's episode, we chat about the types of medical interventions used du…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Ten Tips To Get Your Body Ready For Birth | 42

Season 1 Episode 42

Something that I get asked about often from both students and followers is what's the best way to get your body birth ready.

So today, I'm sharing ten tips to help your baby engage, thin your cervix, …

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

VBAC Lab Student Birth Story: Rebecca Geiger | 41

Season 1 Episode 41

Rebecca's birth story is one of self-awareness and some really eye-opening insights on how women feel about labor that some mamas don't fully realize.

Rebecca is a mom of 2 girls who are 11 years apar…

Published on 3 years ago

Understanding Birth Trauma from a Birth Trauma Survivor's Point of View | 40

Season 1 Episode 40

I am so excited about today's episode with our guest, Kayleigh Summers who is better known as The Birth Trauma Mama.

Trigger warning: this podcast episode talks about birth trauma and near-death exper…

Published on 3 years ago

Birth centers, Birth Tubs, and Fish Scoops: LNM Student Laura Reinhardt | 39

Season 1 Episode 39

Join me, as I talk with one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth Class students, Laura.

Laura's birth story is definitely best friend squad goals! Laura's bestie (who's studying to become a birth doula) w…

Published on 3 years ago

Parenting an Emotionally Intelligent Child | 38

Season 1 Episode 38

Today's parents are breaking generational trauma and paving the way for a whole generation of children who will grow up with emotional intelligence that we have yet to see in any other generation.

But…

Published on 3 years ago

Third Stage of Labor: What You Need To Know | 37

Season 1 Episode 37

The time from when you give birth to your baby until you birth the placenta is known as the third stage of labor. It is a crucial part of childbirth, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked or misu…

Published on 3 years ago

Powerful Tips if You're Trying to Conceive | 36

Season 1 Episode 36

Dora Toma is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach specializing in women’s health and fertility, and she's sharing her top tips to help you through the process of trying to conceive.

From nutri…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Did Your Water Break or Did you Pee? | 35

Season 1 Episode 35

Figuring out if your water broke or if you just peed a little is always a guessing game.

Is that a gush or just a trickle? Water breaking is one of those things, like childbirth, that's often portraye…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago