Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBirth Story: NICU Nurse, Carly McMunn, Shares Her Unmedicated, Hospital Birth Story
Episode 162
While it's so important to be prepared for birth, labor, and delivery, at the end of the day, you need to get out of your own way! You can do all the…
3 years, 7 months ago
Your 3 Best Tips for Contractions Before Labor Begins!
Episode 161
Preparation is key! We'll talk about actionable, exciting things that you can do to prepare for contractions before your labor even begins! Visualizi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Breastfeeding Talk with Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC
Episode 160
When it comes to breastfeeding, mamas have alllll the questions! My guest this week, Jacqueline Kincer, is an IBCLC and the founder of Holistic Lacta…
3 years, 8 months ago
Baby Sleep: What’s Normal & Baby Sleep Schedules
Episode 159
For many mamas, baby's sleep can be a huge worry and cause us to second-guess every choice we make. We'll talk about what's "normal" surrounding brea…
3 years, 8 months ago
Birth Story: From Inductions to Speedy, Unmedicated Births with Lorelei & Jason Robbins
Episode 158
One of my favorite parts of what I do is getting to be a part of and hearing the incredible birth stories in the My Essential Birth community. Lorele…
3 years, 8 months ago
Birth Wisdom for Labor & Delivery with Courtney Hart, LDRP Nurse & Certified LC
Episode 157
Get the inside perspective from Labor & Delivery nurse, Courtney Hart! We talk about birth plans, questions to ask, and how to best utilize your birt…
3 years, 9 months ago
The First 24 Hours Postpartum: Mom & Baby
Episode 156
What can I expect in the first 24 hours after my baby is born? For mom, we’ll talk about all the things such as afterbirth, tearing, and what’s going…
3 years, 9 months ago
Vaginal Exams & “Failure to Progress”: The Lie
Episode 155
Ever heard the terms "failure to progress" or "mandatory vaginal exams"? We'll talk about the lies behind these phrases and the choices you have when…
3 years, 9 months ago
Did My Water Just Break? And Other Common Questions As You Approach Your Due Date!
Episode 154
When it comes to labor, we can feel overwhelmed and unsure about what our bodies are doing to prepare for bringing our baby earth-side. I’m going to …
3 years, 9 months ago
Pitocin for the Third Stage of Labor
Episode 153
We tackle a question this week that catches many moms off guard when it comes to their birth process. “Why is my provider planning to give me a shot …
3 years, 10 months ago