Are you feeling unprepared, uniformed, or even scared of an upcoming birth? The Preparing for Childbirth podcast is just for you! Host, Jenny Childs, will help you to gain a better understanding of God's amazing design for childbirth, and to learn how to prepare for the unknown, handle the pain and lean into God's character through it all. Jenny loves childbirth, has served as a doula, and for the past five plus years has been helping couples in her church prepare for the important & transfo ...
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Experts from EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA discuss childbirth, breastfeeding and new parenting topics to inform and guide you through your pregnancy, birth and new parenting journey.
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The Fear Free Childbirth podcast is for parents-to-be who want a positive and fear-free birth experience. Thousands of women credit the podcast with helping them have a positive birth. The show is a mix of real life positive birth stories, birthing experts sharing their wisdom and Alexia sharing how to get into a positive birthing mindset, including techniques for releasing fears. Alexia is a therapeutic coach who works with pregnant women and is the author of the book Fearless Birthing. You ...
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Arrow’s Angle | Real Talk for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Working Parents
Arrow (formerly Arrow Birth)
Join Tara Campbell Lussier + Mari Stutzman Smith, co-founders of Arrow, (formerly Arrow Birth) as they host experts on topics relevant to modern parenthood. Having worked with hundreds of clients as longtime doulas, Tara and Mari have deep expertise in what issues matter most to expecting, young and working families. Whether you’re newly pregnant, about to give birth, navigating postpartum, or strategizing the return to work + beyond, the voices on the Arrow’s Angle podcast will positively i ...
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Simplify Birth & Motherhood: Clarity for Informed decisions in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Motherhood!
Amanda Mejia: Birth Advocate, Childbirth Educator, Private Mom Coach
Get Clarity for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and motherhood Journey! Are you a pregnant or postpartum mama? Are you feeling lost as to what options you have for pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and in the early years of your motherhood journey? Do you wish all that overwhelming information can be condensed into one place and easy to understand? Are you ready to nurture and build up your mom-gut to help you make informed decisions that best serve you and your family? In this podca ...
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Show notes: In this episode we are reminded from Psalm 139 that it is God who is forming your baby and has designed mama's body to grow and birth a baby. He is the God who sees – both you and your baby and He is present with you no matter what direction your pregnancy or birth takes. Connect with me: Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course …
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Show notes: In this episode, I talk about pregnancy and infant loss and share my own story. As I mention in the podcast, I'm taking the time to address this difficult topic to help us anchor our trust in our Sovereign, wise and good God and to honor the memories of the many little ones lost. I pray it will also help us to be better friends and supp…
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Show notes: FREE mini-course | Preparing For Childbirth In this episode, I share a summary & overview of a number of different "natural" induction methods. See the links below for more in-depth information. EBB 144 - Evidence on Pineapple and Sex for Natural Labor Induction - Evidence Based Birth® EBB 139 - Evidence on Red Raspberry Leaf Tea for Na…
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40- For Dads (& other support people)
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13:24Show notes: This episode is all about how Dads and others can best support mama during birth. Connect with me: Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local to Nairobi, Kenya, this is the link for you! Instagram Facebook Website Submit a Comment, Question, or Topic suggestion HERE.Autor: Jenny Childs
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39- Little Molly's Birth Story: A medically necessary induction and no epidural
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20:59Show notes: In this interview with Molly's mom, Caitlan, she shares the story of Molly's birth following an induction which was needed because of Caitlan's high blood pressure. She also talks about why she wanted to avoid an epidural and how that almost didn't happen. Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local to Nairobi, Kenya…
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We're taking a break and adding no new content this month. I hope you'll go back and listen to any episodes you haven't heard yet. If you want to connect with me feel free to reach out. We'll be back with new episodes in August. Connect with me: Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local to Nairobi, Kenya, this is the link for …
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Show notes: Using Your BRAIN series. In this episode we discuss the Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives to epidural use to help you make an informed decision about whether this intervention is right for you. Resources Mentioned: Episode 31 – Informed Decision Making & God's Word Episode 34 – Synthetic Oxytocin/Pitocin Episode 4 – Thinking About Labor…
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37- Naomi's Birth Stories, Part 3 - struggles along the way
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10:08Show notes: Part 3: Naomi and I chat about a difficult season of anxiety and anger during her third pregnancy and how God's word helped to ground her and help her prepare for the birth of their baby. Find a transcript of today's episode at https://preparingforchildbirth.com/37-naomis-birth-stories-part3 Resources Mentioned: P.E.A.C.E. acronym from …
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36- Naomi's Birth Stories, Part 2: Husband's POV
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12:21Show notes: Part 2: I chat with Naomi's husband to hear about his experiences during the birth of their children. Connect with me: Preparing for Childbirth Community information Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local to Nairobi, Kenya, this is the link for you! Instagram Facebook Website Submit a Comment, Question, or Topic…
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35- Naomi's Birth Stories, Part 1: a hospital birth followed by 2 home births
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34:57Show notes: Part 1: In this Birth Story interview with Naomi, she shares about her experiences with a hospital birth when her first child was born, followed by 2 home births. She is honest about the fears and struggles as well as the joys. She also shares about the difficulties of breastfeeding with her firstborn and how she struggled to find good …
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Show notes: In this episode we talk about the use of synthetic Oxytocin, also known as Pitocin, including benefits, risks and alternatives. You can find the transcript at preparingforchildbirth.com/pitocin. Connect with me: Preparing for Childbirth Community information Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local to Nairobi, Ken…
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Show notes: In this episode we talk about Stripping the Membranes including benefits, risks and alternatives. You can find the transcript at preparingforchildbirth.com/stripping-the-membranes. Connect with me: Preparing for Childbirth Community information Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local to Nairobi, Kenya, this is th…
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32- The Importance of Continuous Support in Labor
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28:41Show notes: Esther Kimani and I talk about the proven benefits of having continuous support during labor – particularly the support of a trained doula. We also talk about ways husbands and other support people can prepare to be better support for mama during the vulnerable and transformational time of childbirth. Connect with Esther: Search for "Es…
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31- Informed Decision Making & God's Word
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15:26Show notes: In this episode we talk about the importance of informed decision making, how to do it, and what God's word has to say about it. Resources: Triune Decision-Making: How God Guides Tough Choices | Desiring God The Will of God as a Way of Life by Jerry Sittser Connect with me: Growing in Confidence & Peace Childbirth Course If you're local…
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Show notes: In this episode, we'll take a look at Philippians 4:4-9 and talk about overcoming fear of labor. Resources: Printable guide to walk through Philippians 4:4-9 Connect with me: Instagram Facebook Website Virtual Coaching Submit a Comment, Question, or Topic suggestion HERE.
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Show notes: In this episode we'll talk about Lamaze international's healthy Birth Practice # 5: Avoid giving birth on your back and follow your body's urges to push. We'll discuss the difference in spontaneous and directed pushing, talk about what position is best, and touch on the link between the body and soul when it comes to fears and pushing d…
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Show notes: In this episode we'll talk about six healthy birth practices that promote the safest, healthiest birth possible for both mama and baby. These healthy birth practices come from Lamaze international and sum up years of research. Resources: Links to Lamaze articles in multiple languages for each of the Healthy Birth Practices Click below f…
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E39: CONSENT vs. COERCION. How to Make an Informed Decision During PREGNANCY, BIRTH, and Beyond.
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32:38Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I will be teaching you what it means to make an informed decision, how to spot the difference between informed decision and coercion, how to make an informed de…
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E38: I'm in My First Trimester of PREGNANCY, What is exactly happening?!
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40:38Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. You are in your first trimester and depending on what point you are at your body and baby have already done AMAZING things and will continue to do AMAZING things! The way I like…
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27- Preparing for Overflowing Joy with Tara Dew
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21:18Show notes: In this episode I chat with Tara Dew about her new book, Overflowing Joy, and how the truths she presents from John 15 can apply specifically to expecting and new mamas. Tara is a mom of 4, wife of Jamie Dew, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, adjunct professor in the ministry to women program, speaker at women's eve…
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E37: Creating a BIRTH Plan and What Should it Include, 4 Categories Hone in on.
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40:01Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. How you ever been told to create birth plan for your upcoming birth but are not even sure how to create one, what to even include, and how to articulate your wishes for your bir…
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E36: Gathering a Power House BIRTH Team for Your PREGNANCY, BIRTH, and POSTPARTUM. 4 People you WILL NEED!
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34:58Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, you will learn the 4 most RECOMMENDED people you can gather together to help support you during birth. Every person in the pregnancy journey and birth room that…
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E35: Postpartum: 4 Things to Focus on and How Realistic Expectations was a Game CHANGER!
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35:46Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I am talking about postpartum! After having 4 children, and with each postpartum being different from each other, there are 4 things I will be sharing that were…
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E34: How to Help Your Birth Partner be a part of Your Pregnancy, 3 Ways they can be Supportive.
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21:16Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode, I will be sharing 3 ways dad as the birth partner can help feel connected during your pregnancy. Sometimes it is hard for dads to know in what ways they can be …
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E33: I'm FINALLY in LABOR, Now What?!?! 3 Things You SHOULD Do ASAP!
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21:47Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. In this episode I will be giving 3 things you MUST do once you realize you are in labor. Once your labor starts you are going to be in it for the long haul. Birth is like runnin…
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E32: True vs. False, Childbirth Education Classes are ONLY for Natural BIRTHS.
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19:12Welcome back to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood podcast, where you can get clarity to make informed decisions for your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and as a mother. Today, we are answering a true vs false question, in this episode we are answering whether or not it is needed to talk a childbirth education class if you are not planning to ha…
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26- Preparing for Time with the Lord after Baby w/ Emily Guyer
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32:20Show notes: In this episode I chat with Emily Guyer about preparing for time with the Lord in the often difficult days postpartum. She is a mom of 4, Kids Ministry Director at Treasuring Christ Church and a freelance graphic designer. We talk about some of the reasons time with the Lord might be difficult with a new baby and why it's important to p…
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25- Preparing your Marriage w/ Lauren Jones
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12:13Show notes: In this episode I continue my conversation with Lauren Jones as we talk about preparing your heart for the inevitable stressors on your marriage that come with having a new baby. She continues to point us towards God and His Word to prepare and guide your heart and to help you get on the same page with your husband as you both enter thi…
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24 - Preparing Your Heart to go Back to Work (& other nuggets of postpartum wisdom) w/ Lauren Jones
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32:04Show notes In this episode I sat down to talk with Lauren Jones about preparing your heart to go back to work after having a baby but we talked about so much more! Lauren shares much wisdom for any new mama in the postpartum time. Suffering from sleep deprivation? Struggling with mom guilt? Listen in on this gospel filled conversation. Resources La…
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23- Preparing for Pumping w/ Christine Macharia
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20:08Show notes In this episode I talk with Christine Macharia, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) & Registered Clinical nutritionist from Abella Health, about when a new mama might need to pump and how to go about getting started. We talk specifically about going back to work and some concerns to look out for with starting to pump too soon. Con…
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22- Preparing for Breastfeeding with Christine Macharia
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24:53Show notes In this episode I talk with Christine Macharia, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) & Registered Clinical nutritionist from Abella Health, about the benefits of breastfeeding, some of the common struggles, and tips to overcome those struggles. Connect with me: Instagram Facebook Website Video Coaching Submit a Comment, Question, o…
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20- Update/Benefits of Childbirth Education
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5:25Show notes: Just a short update on where I've been and what I've been doing since season 2 ended. I also talk about the benefits of childbirth education and preview some of what's coming up this season on the podcast. This is the study I mention: Mueller, C. G., Webb, P. J., & Morgan, S. (2020). The effects of childbirth education on maternity outc…
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Erin's Tokophobia Healing Journey
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1:01:56I'm thrilled to share with you another incredible tokophobia healing journey. As the host of the Fear Free Childbirth podcast, I have had the profound privilege of connecting with many incredible women, each on her unique path to overcoming the fears and anxieties that accompany pregnancy and childbirth. Today, I want to share with you one of the m…
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E31: HOMEBIRTH and BIRTH CENTER Transfers. 4 Things to Do Help Reduce Your Fear Before Your BIRTH.
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44:53Happy New Year and welcome to the Simplify Birth and Motherhood Podcast, where you can receive all the childbirth education and more to help you make an informed decision for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In todays episode, I am talking about homebirth and birth center transfers. I share how you can prepare for one beforehand so that if th…
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Overcoming Birth Trauma: Heather's Journey Positive Birth
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50:08In today's episode, I am joined by Heather to dive into her incredible journey from a fear-filled first birth to two positive and empowering experiences. Heather shares her deep emotional work in overcoming the negative feelings from her traumatic first birth and the steps she took to prepare herself mentally and emotionally for her second pregnanc…
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Celeste's Journey from Tokophobia to Inner Peace
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54:12In this episode, I sit down with the inspirational Celeste to delve deep into her transformative journey of overcoming fears and phobias related to childbirth and pregnancy. Throughout the episode, Celeste candidly shares her profound and life-altering experiences, providing invaluable insights for anyone navigating similar challenges. This episode…
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E30: Part 2 - Using Alternatives in Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and for Our Families. Understanding Homeopathy and Birth Transfers
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27:43Welcome back to the Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast where you can get clarity to empower your informed decision making for your pregnancy, birth, in postpartum, and in motherhood. In this episode, we are talking about part 2 in all things homeopathy and how it is a great alternative for use in pregnancy, during childbirth, postpartum, and with …
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E29: Part 1 - Using Alternatives in Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and for Our Families. Understanding Homeopathy and Birth Transfers
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56:55Welcome back to the Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast where you can get clarity to empower your informed decision making for your pregnancy, birth, in postpartum, and in motherhood. In this episode, we are talking about part 1 in all things homeopathy and how it is a great alternative for use in pregnancy, during childbirth, postpartum, and with …
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Periods & Pregnancy: Learning to love your cycle
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48:48In today's episode, I have a thought-provoking conversation with Elizabeth Tidwell, a menstrual cycle coach, as she shares her journey of healing and embracing the power of her menstrual cycle. I wanted to talk about periods because even though they're not front and centre of the pregnancy and birth experience - they are! We obsess over when they s…
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In this episode, we dive into a powerful and inspiring conversation with my guest, Steph Bennet, as she shares her experience of choosing to solo parent. Steph's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women who navigate both career success and motherhood on their own terms. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and joys of…
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E28: The Fear of Tearing in Childbirth! 4 Tips to Reduce Tearing in Birth, Episiotomy vs. Naturally Tearing
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23:34Today's episode on Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast I will talk about one of the main concerns that moms have going into labor and that is the fear of tearing while pushing! Tearing can happen for multiple reasons and the difference between a Perineal tear and an episiotomy can greatly affect your recovery in postpartum with one being more chall…
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19- Learning Contentment (Phil 4:10-13)
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10:41Show notes: In this episode we take a look at Phil 4:10-13 where Paul shares the secret of being content in any and every circumstance. To go deeper on this topic, check out this series of podcasts on Revive Our Hearts. The Quest for Contentment The Enemy to your Contentment Belief and a Contented Heart Connect with me: Instagram Facebook Website V…
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Transforming Birth Culture: Resolving Conflict in the Birth Space for Improved Maternity Care
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1:11:49Birth is a profound and transformative experience, but unfortunately, conflicts and disagreements within the birth space can sometimes overshadow the joy and empowerment that should be at the forefront. In this episode of the Fear Free Childbirth podcast, Jenny Koslow, a perinatal educator with four decades of experience, sheds light on the issues …
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E27: Is Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) still an option with a Classical Incision? PRIVATE Coaching Session with Hannah Tekkle.
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53:30Welcome to the Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast, where I talk about all thing's pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood to help you make an informed decisions for you and your family. In this episode, you will hear me answer a question in a private coaching session with Hannah Tekkle. Hannah is a mother with a previous cesarean and is wonde…
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E26: Third Trimester WOES, 5 Common Complaints and How to Manage Your Last Stretch of PREGNANCY!
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36:29Welcome back to the Simplify Birth & Motherhood podcast, where you can receive education to empower your pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and your journey through motherhood to make an informed decision that best fits you and your family. Today, I will be sharing easily one of the most, if not the first but definitely the second, hardest parts of…
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How Puberty Trauma Shapeshifts into Fear of Pregnancy and Body Image
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53:32Today's episode is a deeply insightful conversation between Alexia and a previous guest, Ramona who recently shared her story of overcoming tokophobia. They share personal experiences and explore the connection between puberty trauma, body dysmorphia, and the fear of pregnancy and childbirth, known as tokophobia. In this thought-provoking episode, …
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Show notes: Planning for post-partum can sometimes get overlooked with all the focus on actually getting baby here. But life does go on and now you have a baby to care for and your body has just been stretched and worked to the max. Maybe you even had major surgery to get that little one here safely. Either way, now you've got some recovery to do y…
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From Phobia to Calling: From Fearful Mama to Confident Midwife
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46:36In this episode, I have an incredible story of transformation to share with you. My guest, Jessica, was once plagued with fear when it came to pregnancy and childbirth. However, she conquered her fears and had a positive birth experience that inspired her to make a bold career change. Jessica talks about her journey from fear to becoming a midwife.…
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E25: 4 Things to Focus and Prepare During PREGNANCY For a Smoother Transition in POSTPARTUM.
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41:37Welcome to the Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast where you can get clarity to empower your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the early years of your motherhood journey. Postpartum is easily become the most challenging start to our motherhood journey. Some much of our culture puts an unnecessary and unrealistic expectation on mothers who have just…
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