Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBirth Story: A Birth Center Water Birth & Letting Her Body Lead w/Kyla & Gabe
Episode 352
After giving birth at 28 weeks with her first baby, Kyla knew that this pregnancy was going to look different.
She was intentional about every decisi…
7 hours ago
Can You Say No to Your Doctor During Pregnancy?
Episode 351
You leave your prenatal appointment and get in your car. And something just feels off.
You are confused. Unsettled.
Maybe a little worried about your …
1 week ago
Before You Say Yes In Labor, Ask These Three Questions
Episode 350
What would you do if you were deep in labor and someone walked in and said it was time to talk about Pitocin, breaking your water, or maybe even a ce…
2 weeks ago
Eating for Your Cycle, Gut Health & Fertility with Nora DeBora
Episode 349
What if understanding your menstrual cycle could completely change the way you prepare for pregnancy and transform how you feel in your body every si…
3 weeks ago
Birth Story: Pitocin Induction, 24 Hours of Unmedicated Labor & a 9lb 12oz Baby — Mary Richardson's Story
Episode 348
Birth doesn't always go the way you planned, but preparation never goes to waste.
In this encouraging birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Mary Richar…
4 weeks ago
Tylenol, Vaccines & Autism: What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know with Dr. Ari Calhoun
Episode 347
Is Tylenol really safe during pregnancy? Does it cause Autism? What about vaccines? And are you getting the nutrients your baby's brain actually need…
1 month ago
Birth Story: When Birth Brings Both Loss and Healing | Sarah’s Story
Episode 346
What would you do if the pregnancy you carefully prepared for suddenly took an unexpected turn?
In this powerful and deeply meaningful birth story, My…
1 month, 1 week ago
Birth Story: Early Labor, Life Flight Refusal & a 32-Week Baby Who Stunned His Nurses with Christa & Morgan
Episode 345
In this incredible birth story, My Essential Birth parents Christa and Morgan take us through one of the most incredible journeys I have ever had the…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
3 Birth Plan Mistakes That Lead to Regret (And What to Do Instead)
Episode 344
What if the birth plan you worked so hard on… actually set you up for disappointment?
Most moms spend hours researching, Googling templates, and check…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Before You Say Yes to an Induction, Ask These 3 Questions
Episode 343
What would you do if your doctor mentioned induction at what felt like a totally routine appointment, and suddenly you were nodding along to somethin…
2 months ago