Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
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
Episode | Date |
---|---|
Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What We Missed In Our Last Episode on Exercise, Management, and Birth Outcomes
|
Apr 16, 2024 |
Gestational Diabetes Nutrition: All the Best Advice for Diet, Prevention, and Management with Leslee Flannery, Registered Dietician
|
Apr 09, 2024 |
The Episode Your Birth Partner NEEDS to Hear on How to Best Support You During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum
|
Apr 02, 2024 |
Birth Story: Unplanned Pregnancy to Knowing What Her Body Needed with Savanna Davis
|
Mar 26, 2024 |
Dr. Robyn Thompson: Encouraging Breastfeeding, Maternal Bonding, & The Importance of a Mother's Intuition
|
Mar 19, 2024 |
Vaccines during Pregnancy and For Baby: Make the Most Informed Decisions & Choose What's Right for Your Family
|
Mar 12, 2024 |
Every Mother Needs to Hear This for Every Stage of Motherhood: You Are Enough and Worthy
|
Mar 05, 2024 |
Empowering & Strengthening Your Body: Pregnancy & Postpartum Workouts for Every Stage of Motherhood with Coach Kim Perry
|
Feb 27, 2024 |
Birth Story: Preparing and Knowing Her Options for Her Unmedicated Birth with Katelynn Monty
|
Feb 20, 2024 |
7 Ways to Prepare Your Mind & Body during the 3rd Trimester!
|
Feb 13, 2024 |
A Guide to Knowing Pain Management Options BEFORE Your Contractions Begin
|
Feb 06, 2024 |
Birth Story: Preparing & Practicing for an Unmedicated Birth with Autumn and James Cosgrove
|
Jan 30, 2024 |
Tongue Ties & Chiropractic Care for Mama + Baby with Dr. Casey Baker
|
Jan 23, 2024 |
An Overview of Breech Babies: What You Can Do To Prevent It, The Risks, and Your Options
|
Jan 16, 2024 |
Scheduled for an Induction? Here's What You Should Know with L&D Nurse, Mackenzie DeClark
|
Jan 09, 2024 |
Birth Story: Delaying Her Induction Three Times with Taylor Ward
|
Jan 02, 2024 |
{REBROADCAST} Contractions: What You Can Expect, How to Know It’s Time for You to Head to Your Birth Place, & How to Keep Track
|
Dec 26, 2023 |
Introducing Ellement, Prenatal Supplements Created and Personalized for Each Mother, with Doreen Bloch and Dr. Nate Fox
|
Dec 19, 2023 |
Low Iron or Anemia during Pregnancy? What Can You Do Now to Raise Your Levels?
|
Dec 12, 2023 |
Birth Story: Navigating Birth Together with Alisha & Brady Williams
|
Dec 05, 2023 |
Birth Control: What Kind of Options Do You Have and How Do You Choose the Right One?
|
Nov 28, 2023 |
Prepare for an Empowered, Informed, and Supported Birth with Grace Pastuck, Birth & Postpartum Doula
|
Nov 21, 2023 |
Will "Advanced" Maternal Age (Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older) Affect Your Pregnancy?
|
Nov 14, 2023 |
Birth Story: Managing the Process of Natural Birth with Lisa Thrower
|
Nov 07, 2023 |
The Nitty Gritty of Postpartum
|
Oct 31, 2023 |
Getting Your Body Ready for Pregnancy & Tracking Ovulation
|
Oct 24, 2023 |
How to Take Charge of Your Birth with Kyleigh Banks from The Autonomy Mommy
|
Oct 17, 2023 |
Trust Your Parenting Instincts for Your Baby's Sleep with Lauren Weber from Isla-Grace Sleep
|
Oct 10, 2023 |
Birth Story: When Birth Partner Support Really Matters with Laura & Mark Rowdon
|
Oct 03, 2023 |
What If Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Plans for Your Birth Experience?
|
Sep 26, 2023 |
What Can You Do to Prepare for Your 2nd, 3rd+ Birth?
|
Sep 19, 2023 |
Birth Story: Envisioning the Birth You Desire with Allie Robinson
|
Sep 12, 2023 |
The Wonderful Benefits of Booby Food: Turning Your Breast Milk into Freeze-Dried Powder
|
Sep 05, 2023 |
Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What It Is & When To Talk to Your Provider
|
Aug 29, 2023 |
The ARRIVE Trial & What It Means for Mamas
|
Aug 22, 2023 |
Pregnancy & Prenatal Depression with Sarah Merrill of the Bottle Service Podcast
|
Aug 15, 2023 |
Birth Story: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Jamie Peterson
|
Aug 08, 2023 |
Water Birth: Is It for You and What Are the Benefits?
|
Aug 01, 2023 |
Prodromal Labor: How to Survive the Mental & Physical Exhaustion
|
Jul 25, 2023 |
Birth Story: When Pregnancy & Birth Don't Go According to "Plan" with Jake & Danielle Winter
|
Jul 18, 2023 |
Finding Freedom and Confidence in Parenthood with Sleep & Well-Being Specialist, Taylor Kulik
|
Jul 11, 2023 |
The Birth Heard 'Round the World
|
Jul 04, 2023 |
Preterm Labor & Birth: Signs, Symptoms, & Options
|
Jun 27, 2023 |
Birth Story: Water Birth at Birth Center for First-Time Mom, Valerrie Craig
|
Jun 20, 2023 |
Prenatal & Postpartum Preeclampsia: Signs to Watch For
|
Jun 13, 2023 |
Postpartum Doula, Gigi Vincent, Answers Your Questions!
|
Jun 06, 2023 |
Birth Story: Unmedicated Birth for First Time Mama, Amanda Warnsholz
|
May 31, 2023 |
Birth Story: Home Birth at 43+1 Weeks with Stephanie Bratton
|
May 23, 2023 |
A Guided Pregnancy Meditation for Mamas
|
May 16, 2023 |
Unmedicated Birth: How To Prepare If This Is Your Goal
|
May 09, 2023 |
Let's Talk about Pelvic Floor Exercises, Diastasis Recti, and Holistic Approaches to Infertility with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer, DPT
|
May 02, 2023 |
Birth Story: Preparing for the Mental Game of Labor & Birth + The Difference the Right Support Can Make with Taryn Hoeksema
|
Apr 25, 2023 |
Your Questions Answered + All the Tips & Advice for Pregnancy/Postpartum Workouts, Fitness, & Recovery with Shayli Campbell
|
Apr 18, 2023 |
Motherhood or Postpartum Depression: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Life as a Mother & Knowing When To Seek Help
|
Apr 11, 2023 |
The RhoGAM Shot during Pregnancy and at Birth: Why Is It Important? When Would You Need It?
|
Apr 04, 2023 |
Birth Story: From Navigating through Infertility to Experiencing the Sacred Place of Birth with Starlee Galbraith
|
Mar 28, 2023 |
Kim West, The Sleep Lady, Talks All Things Baby Sleep with Practical Tips and Loving Advice
|
Mar 21, 2023 |
Placenta 101: Let's Talk about Function, Risks, Complications, and Signs to Look For
|
Mar 14, 2023 |
Birth Story: Not Asking for Permission & Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth with Jo Gibson
|
Mar 07, 2023 |
Let's Talk Babywearing with Cassidy Eisenfeld
|
Feb 28, 2023 |
What Are The Most Common Questions A Pregnant Mama Will Ask Herself? {REBROADCAST}
|
Feb 21, 2023 |
Preparing Her Body & Mind for her Redemptive Birth Story with Courtney Hart
|
Feb 14, 2023 |
Contractions: What You Can Expect, How to Know It’s Time for You to Head to Your Birth Place, & How to Keep Track
|
Feb 07, 2023 |
Baby-Led Weaning: Bridging the Gap from Breastmilk to Solid Foods with Katie Ferraro (Mom of 7)
|
Jan 31, 2023 |
Delayed Cord-Clamping: The Risks, Benefits, and Methods You Need to Know Before Giving Birth
|
Jan 25, 2023 |
Birth Story: Marin Cole's Unmedicated, Back Labor Birth
|
Jan 17, 2023 |
The Evidence-Based Information You Need to Know about Real Food, Pregnancy Diets, & Postpartum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN
|
Jan 09, 2023 |
Empowering Home Birth Story with Sarah & Matthew Bivens of the Doing It At Home Podcast
|
Jan 03, 2023 |
{REBROADCAST} Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC
|
Dec 27, 2022 |
Avoid the Unnecessary Holiday Induction
|
Dec 20, 2022 |
Setting Your Newborn Up for Sleep Success with Unnati Patel
|
Dec 13, 2022 |
Birth Story: Turning Her Birth Experience Around with Cassidy Jacobsen
|
Dec 04, 2022 |
Fix Your Breastfeeding Mastitis with This New Protocol, Courtesy of Heather O'Neal & Maureen Farrell from The Milk Minute Podcast
|
Nov 29, 2022 |
Where to Find a Provider + Top 10 Questions to Ask
|
Nov 22, 2022 |
The VBAC Link: Making Birth Better after Cesarean with Meagan Heaton
|
Nov 16, 2022 |
Birth Story: Unmedicated, Spiritual, and Supportive Hospital Birth with Justina & Kace Knowles
|
Nov 08, 2022 |
The Nonstress Test: When You Need It, When You Don’t, and How to Prepare Your Body & Mind
|
Oct 31, 2022 |
Postpartum Checklist for Mom
|
Oct 25, 2022 |
Pelvic Floor Therapy with Amanda Fisher & Marin Cole
|
Oct 18, 2022 |
Birth Story: NICU Nurse, Carly McMunn, Shares Her Unmedicated, Hospital Birth Story
|
Oct 11, 2022 |
Your 3 Best Tips for Contractions Before Labor Begins!
|
Oct 04, 2022 |
Breastfeeding Talk with Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC
|
Sep 27, 2022 |
Baby Sleep: What’s Normal & Baby Sleep Schedules
|
Sep 20, 2022 |
Birth Story: From Inductions to Speedy, Unmedicated Births with Lorelei & Jason Robbins
|
Sep 13, 2022 |
Birth Wisdom for Labor & Delivery with Courtney Hart, LDRP Nurse & Certified LC
|
Sep 06, 2022 |
The First 24 Hours Postpartum: Mom & Baby
|
Aug 30, 2022 |
Vaginal Exams & “Failure to Progress”: The Lie
|
Aug 23, 2022 |
Did My Water Just Break? And Other Common Questions As You Approach Your Due Date!
|
Aug 15, 2022 |
Pitocin for the Third Stage of Labor
|
Aug 09, 2022 |
Birth Bag Must Haves
|
Aug 03, 2022 |
Get Your Birth Team Paid For with BeHerVillage
|
Jul 26, 2022 |
Birth Story: Unmedicated But Not Uncomplicated with Stephanie Garrity
|
Jul 19, 2022 |
OB's, Midwives, MD's: What's the Difference?
|
Jul 12, 2022 |
Do I Need a Doula for My Birth?
|
Jul 06, 2022 |
Ask THESE Essential Questions for Pregnancy
|
Jun 28, 2022 |
Birth Story: Unmedicated, Hospital Birth with Sally Steffy
|
Jun 21, 2022 |
Pregnant Over 35 and Loving It with Jessica Estrada
|
Jun 14, 2022 |
Relaxation Practice for Labor
|
Jun 07, 2022 |
Induction Without an Epidural
|
May 31, 2022 |
Birth Story: Madison Mackley
|
May 24, 2022 |
Pregnant? Focus On These Two Things with Holly Roser
|
May 17, 2022 |
Almost Didn't Make It - Kayla's Unmedicated Birth Story
|
May 11, 2022 |
Recovering From Birth Trauma with Karina Robinson
|
May 03, 2022 |
Covid-19 + Birth {Challenges & Benefits)
|
Apr 27, 2022 |
Moms Need This: Occupational Therapy with Kayln Robertshaw
|
Apr 19, 2022 |
Group B Strep: The Deets!
|
Apr 12, 2022 |
Placenta Encapsulation with Bonnie Baker
|
Apr 05, 2022 |
Glucose Test Alternatives with Jacquie Berg
|
Mar 29, 2022 |
The Top 3 Themes of Motherhood with Jessica Lorion
|
Mar 22, 2022 |
Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC
|
Mar 15, 2022 |
Do THIS to Start Labor Naturally NOW!
|
Mar 08, 2022 |
Successful Parenting Starts With Pregnancy
|
Mar 01, 2022 |
Top 5 Myths of Prenatal Exercise with Nicole Scheitlin
|
Feb 22, 2022 |
The Magic of Postpartum Doulas with Sariah Wight
|
Feb 15, 2022 |
Top 10 Red Flags From Your Provider
|
Feb 08, 2022 |
The Final Hour - Carly's Birth Story
|
Feb 01, 2022 |
Babywearing with Certified Babywearing Educator: Annie Roskelley
|
Jan 25, 2022 |
Where Can I Have My Baby?
|
Jan 18, 2022 |
Dad's Role During Pregnancy & Childbirth with David Arrell
|
Jan 11, 2022 |
Kirsten's Home Birth Story
|
Jan 03, 2022 |
{REBROADCAST} 15 Things That Cause More Pain During Birth
|
Dec 28, 2021 |
Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Care - What do Mothers Need to Know
|
Dec 21, 2021 |
Becoming a Doula + Making Induction a Success with Bonnie Baker
|
Dec 16, 2021 |
Interview With The Editors
|
Dec 07, 2021 |
Forward-Leaning Inversion + Creating Balance in the Pelvis
|
Nov 30, 2021 |
The Best Birthing Positions for an Easier Labor & Birth
|
Nov 23, 2021 |
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy with Dr. Brandie Nemchenko
|
Nov 16, 2021 |
Curb Walking For Labor
|
Nov 09, 2021 |
First Baby, Birthing with Midwives: Taylor’s Birth Story
|
Nov 02, 2021 |
Why The Golden Hour Matters!
|
Oct 26, 2021 |
Am I In Labor?
|
Oct 20, 2021 |
Safety of Homebirth + Informed Consent with Angie, LM, CPM
|
Oct 13, 2021 |
Anne's Birth Story: Experiencing All the Firsts
|
Oct 06, 2021 |
Bringing Baby Home: Mom & Dad Talk Postpartum
|
Sep 29, 2021 |
3 Pregnancy Lies You Probably Believe
|
Sep 22, 2021 |
15 Things That Cause More Pain During Birth
|
Sep 21, 2021 |
Twins: What To Expect With Dr. Nate Fox
|
Sep 15, 2021 |
Speedy Delivery: Erica’s Birth Story
|
Sep 08, 2021 |
Prodromal Labor & What It Means for Your Birth
|
Sep 01, 2021 |
Induction: When Is It Necessary + How to Make It Successful
|
Aug 25, 2021 |
Why Partners Love Doulas for Birth Support
|
Aug 18, 2021 |
Birth Story: Triumph Over Adversity
|
Aug 11, 2021 |
The Most Important Things for Pregnancy & Birth
|
Aug 04, 2021 |
Cloth Diapering 101
|
Jul 28, 2021 |
Special Episode: My Husband's Point of View
|
Jul 21, 2021 |
Unmedicated Birth Stories: One Induction with Preeclampsia & One Textbook with Eryn Stucki
|
Jul 14, 2021 |
Placenta Previa During Pregnancy + How it Affects Your Birth
|
Jul 07, 2021 |
Placenta Encapsulation: Is It For Me? with Shannon Sheppard
|
Jun 30, 2021 |
Don't Underestimate the Power of Birth
|
Jun 23, 2021 |
Things Your Partner Doesn't Know or Doesn't Want to Know About Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
|
Jun 16, 2021 |
Advocating Your Birth Plan
|
Jun 09, 2021 |
Vaccines: What You Need to Know
|
May 26, 2021 |
Achieving Balance in the Pelvis for Pregnancy and Birth with Deb Flashenberg
|
May 19, 2021 |
Your Biggest Challenge in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
|
May 12, 2021 |
When Do I Leave for My Birthplace During Labor?
|
May 05, 2021 |
What Happens at the Hospital During Labor
|
Apr 28, 2021 |
Who Is On Your Birth Team?
|
Apr 21, 2021 |
The #1 Reason for Cesarean Birth
|
Apr 14, 2021 |
Making Your Birthplace Like Home & Why It Matters
|
Apr 07, 2021 |
Episiotomy: Will You Need One?
|
Mar 31, 2021 |
Does A Full Moon Cause Labor?
|
Mar 24, 2021 |
What Makes Labor Longer or Shorter?
|
Mar 16, 2021 |
Should I Push OR Let My Body Push On Its Own?
|
Mar 10, 2021 |
What To Do When Your Water Breaks
|
Mar 03, 2021 |
The 3 Stages of Birth: First Stage + Transition, Pushing and the Placenta
|
Feb 24, 2021 |
How Late Is TOO Late For Birth Prep?
|
Feb 16, 2021 |
Working vs Stay-At-Home Moms: Pros, Cons, & How to Make It a Success
|
Feb 10, 2021 |
Transition & the Beauty of Surrender During Birth
|
Feb 04, 2021 |
Must-Haves for Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum
|
Jan 27, 2021 |
Counting Down to Baby: Final Two Weeks
|
Jan 20, 2021 |
GIVEAWAY + What to Eat in the Fourth Trimester: Interview with Dietician, Jaren Soloff
|
Jan 13, 2021 |
Top Ten Pregnancy Complaints and the BEST Solutions Part 2
|
Jan 06, 2021 |
Top Ten Pregnancy Complaints and the BEST Solutions Part 1
|
Dec 30, 2020 |
Interview with High-Risk Doctor: Nate Fox
|
Dec 23, 2020 |
Laboring Without Your Partner? Do THIS!
|
Dec 16, 2020 |
Unmedicated Pregnancy: Using Nutrition & Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
|
Dec 09, 2020 |
Do You Know the Risks?
|
Dec 02, 2020 |
Pushing vs Pooping
|
Nov 25, 2020 |
Avoiding Holiday Inductions & Understanding Due Dates
|
Nov 18, 2020 |
Hospital Birth Is Better
|
Nov 11, 2020 |
Out of Hospital Birth Is Better
|
Nov 04, 2020 |
Is Birth Like Running a Marathon?
|
Oct 28, 2020 |
Recovering From a Cesarean Birth
|
Oct 21, 2020 |
Our Most Popular Topic
|
Oct 14, 2020 |
Announcing Your Pregnancy, Baby Gender, and Birth
|
Oct 07, 2020 |
The Illusion of No Control
|
Sep 23, 2020 |
First Babies VS All the Others
|
Sep 16, 2020 |
Sick of Being Pregnant?
|
Sep 09, 2020 |
Is It Really Necessary?
|
Sep 03, 2020 |
Birth Bag Must NOT Haves
|
Aug 20, 2020 |
How To: Provider Scenarios
|
Aug 19, 2020 |
Do THIS During Contractions
|
Aug 12, 2020 |
Things They Don't Tell You - Newborn Edition
|
Aug 05, 2020 |
Outdated Policies Hurting Your Birth
|
Jul 29, 2020 |
Maybe Just DON'T
|
Jul 22, 2020 |
Is It Real Labor?
|
Jul 15, 2020 |
Quarantined and Pregnant
|
Jul 08, 2020 |
It Takes Two: Interview With a Birth Partner
|
Jul 02, 2020 |
What Are You Afraid Of?
|
Jun 17, 2020 |
Birth: Enneagram 9
|
Jun 09, 2020 |
Breastfeeding Interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC
|
Jun 03, 2020 |
Water: Nature's Epidural
|
May 27, 2020 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 8
|
May 20, 2020 |
Interview With Fitness Coach and Mom: Shayli Campbell
|
May 12, 2020 |
OB's vs Midwives Showdown
|
May 05, 2020 |
Hollywood Birth: Where They Get It Wrong
|
Apr 28, 2020 |
Gestational Diabetes: What to Know
|
Apr 21, 2020 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 6
|
Apr 15, 2020 |
COVID-19: Birthing With Less Support
|
Apr 07, 2020 |
COVID-19 and Your Birthing Options
|
Mar 31, 2020 |
Things They Don't Tell You - Pregnancy Edition
|
Mar 23, 2020 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 5
|
Mar 16, 2020 |
Get It Started! Natural Ways to Induce Birth
|
Mar 11, 2020 |
Birth After 35
|
Mar 04, 2020 |
And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures
|
Feb 26, 2020 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 7
|
Feb 18, 2020 |
Communication Pitfalls & Pointers for Birthing Couples
|
Feb 11, 2020 |
Get Your VBAC On!
|
Feb 04, 2020 |
BONUS Episode With Relaxation Practice
|
Feb 01, 2020 |
How Senses Influence Your Birth
|
Jan 27, 2020 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 1
|
Jan 20, 2020 |
How NOT to Write a Birth Plan
|
Jan 14, 2020 |
Assembling Your Dream Birth Team
|
Dec 24, 2019 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 2
|
Dec 17, 2019 |
Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 2
|
Dec 10, 2019 |
Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 1
|
Dec 04, 2019 |
5 Things Essential Oils Do for Pregnancy & Birth That You Don't Know About
|
Nov 25, 2019 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 4
|
Nov 20, 2019 |
Mamas With Infertility, Listen Up! (Part 2)
|
Nov 05, 2019 |
Mamas With Infertility, Listen Up! (Part 1)
|
Oct 30, 2019 |
Birth: Enneagram Type 3
|
Oct 25, 2019 |
You Know You're Crunchy If...
|
Oct 02, 2019 |
My Essential Birth Student Success Story: Christy
|
Sep 25, 2019 |
What and Why of Postpartum Belly Binding
|
Sep 17, 2019 |
What's Stopping You From Having Your Best Birth?
|
Sep 09, 2019 |
Circumcision: Both Sides
|
Sep 02, 2019 |
Things They Don't Tell You - Postpartum Edition
|
Aug 28, 2019 |
Your Mental Game for Birth & BONUS Meditation
|
Aug 19, 2019 |
2 Girls, 7 Totally Different Births
|
Aug 05, 2019 |
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
|
Jul 23, 2019 |
Medicated vs Unmedicated: The Controversial Topic We Plan to Dispel Once & For All
|
Jul 20, 2019 |
Why Your Hospital Birth Class Probably Sucks
|
Jul 13, 2019 |