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Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
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, and two girls, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help…
Episodes
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Let's Talk Babywearing with Cassidy Eisenfeld
Having a sweet little baby in your arms is the best feeling! But what do you do when real life hits and you've got to do all the things while still caring for…
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What Are The Most Common Questions A Pregnant Mama Will Ask Herself? {REBROADCAST}
I can almost guarantee that EVERY mama will ask herself these questions as she approaches her due date. When it comes to labor, we can feel unsure about what…
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Preparing Her Body & Mind for her Redemptive Birth Story with Courtney Hart
Sometimes a negative experience can be the catalyst we need to make a change in our lives. Courtney Hart talks about how her first birth experience changed her…
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Contractions: What You Can Expect, How to Know It’s Time for You to Head to Your Birth Place, & How to Keep Track
I hope this week’s topic really resonates with you guys. I’ve said it before, I think the most exciting part of pregnancy (other than finding out you’re…
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Baby-Led Weaning: Bridging the Gap from Breastmilk to Solid Foods with Katie Ferraro (Mom of 7)
Baby-Led Weaning helps your baby establish a healthy relationship with food starting with their very first foods. Benefits include reducing the severity of…
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Delayed Cord-Clamping: The Risks, Benefits, and Methods You Need to Know Before Giving Birth
I want this episode to give you some things to think about when it comes to delayed cord-clamping and questions to ask your provider. We’ll talk about the pros…
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Birth Story: Marin Cole's Unmedicated, Back Labor Birth
Educating yourself about birth and knowing your options opens you up to many more choices when it comes to your birth experience! Marin's birth story shows the…
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The Evidence-Based Information You Need to Know about Real Food, Pregnancy Diets, & Postpartum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN
Join me this week as we uncover the evidence-based information that you need to know when it comes to your diet and nutrition while pregnant! 🥗 You'll be…
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Empowering Home Birth Story with Sarah & Matthew Bivens of the Doing It At Home Podcast
No matter what kind of birth experience you want to have, the right support makes all the difference! Sarah & Matthew share how they were the creators of their…
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{REBROADCAST} Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC
We're sharing our most downloaded episode in 2022!One of the first things on our minds as soon as we have our babies is feeding them. Those first few days can…
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Avoid the Unnecessary Holiday Induction
This is going to be one of my quick, simple advice episodes! This time of year, it is SO important to avoid the holiday induction, because YES. It is real…
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Setting Your Newborn Up for Sleep Success with Unnati Patel
What is one of the main concerns mamas have when it comes to postpartum? SLEEP. 😴 You’re already learning to adjust to all the things when it comes to bringing…
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Birth Story: Turning Her Birth Experience Around with Cassidy Jacobsen
Instead of letting birth just "happen" to you, be an active participant in it! Educate yourself, know your options, and stand up for yourself! Your baby and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Fix Your Breastfeeding Mastitis with This New Protocol, Courtesy of Heather O'Neal & Maureen Farrell from The Milk Minute Podcast
"What can I do to treat my mastitis?" It happens to so many mamas, and it can be painful, overwhelming, and just the absolute worst. 😭 But don't worry, I've…
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Where to Find a Provider + Top 10 Questions to Ask
Overall, the most important thing, is that you have a lot more power than you realize when it comes to your birth experience. Take that power and run with it!…
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The VBAC Link: Making Birth Better after Cesarean with Meagan Heaton
I can’t wait for all of you to hear this week’s episode. Not only because the topic is dear to my heart, but also so is the wonderful woman I get to interview…
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Birth Story: Unmedicated, Spiritual, and Supportive Hospital Birth with Justina & Kace Knowles
We love when we're able to hear from both mama and birth partner about the birth experience! Justina and Kace Knowles share about the unmedicated birth of…
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The Nonstress Test: When You Need It, When You Don’t, and How to Prepare Your Body & Mind
As with every test or procedure during pregnancy, I want mamas to know about options, benefits, and risks. Whether you decline the test, ask for a second…
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Postpartum Checklist for Mom
As moms we focus a lot on our babies - as we should! And it’s easy to get caught up in what our baby needs so much that we forget some of what we need too. So…
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Pelvic Floor Therapy with Amanda Fisher & Marin Cole
This week, I’m bringing even more evidence-based, excellent conversation today! Something we probably don’t spend enough time talking about is pelvic health…
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Birth Story: NICU Nurse, Carly McMunn, Shares Her Unmedicated, Hospital Birth Story
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 things…
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Your 3 Best Tips for Contractions Before Labor Begins!
Preparation is key! We'll talk about actionable, exciting things that you can do to prepare for contractions before your labor even begins! Visualizing what is…
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Breastfeeding Talk with Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC
When it comes to breastfeeding, mamas have alllll the questions! My guest this week, Jacqueline Kincer, is an IBCLC and the founder of Holistic Lactation. She…
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Baby Sleep: What’s Normal & Baby Sleep Schedules
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 breathing and…
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Birth Story: From Inductions to Speedy, Unmedicated Births with Lorelei & Jason Robbins
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. Lorelei shares…
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Birth Wisdom for Labor & Delivery with Courtney Hart, LDRP Nurse & Certified LC
Get the inside perspective from Labor & Delivery nurse, Courtney Hart! We talk about birth plans, questions to ask, and how to best utilize your birth team in…
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The First 24 Hours Postpartum: Mom & Baby
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 on with…
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Vaginal Exams & “Failure to Progress”: The Lie
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 it comes…
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Did My Water Just Break? And Other Common Questions As You Approach Your Due Date!
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 answer the…
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Pitocin for the Third Stage of Labor
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 of Pitocin…
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Birth Bag Must Haves
Feeling a little unsure of what to pack in your birth bag? Not to worry! We asked our mamas what items they think are essential, and we’ve made a free…
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Get Your Birth Team Paid For with BeHerVillage
What if you could have a registry for the SUPPORT you need postpartum in addition to the THINGS you need for your baby? 🤩 This week, we talk to Kaitlin…
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Birth Story: Unmedicated But Not Uncomplicated with Stephanie Garrity
We love positive birth stories here at My Essential Birth! 👏🏻 This week, I interviewed, Stephanie Garrity, who shared about her birth experience with her…
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OB's, Midwives, MD's: What's the Difference?
OB’s and MD’s and Midwives, oh my! 😏 We’re going to talk about the training, certification, and background each of these providers is required to have in order…
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Do I Need a Doula for My Birth?
When it comes to your birth experience, one of the most important things you can do to prepare is putting together your birth team. Doulas can be an incredible…
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Ask THESE Essential Questions for Pregnancy
Are you overwhelmed with what to ask your provider, midwife, or hospital regarding what you want for your birth experience? Well, listen in! I walk you through…
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Birth Story: Unmedicated, Hospital Birth with Sally Steffy
Sally shares her unmedicated, hospital birth experience despite dealing with family loss the same week she went into labor. She talks about the goodness of God…
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Pregnant Over 35 and Loving It with Jessica Estrada
Pregnant mama, Jessica, and I uncover some of the stigmas of pregnancies over age 35 such as being considered high-risk, immediate plans for induction, and…
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Relaxation Practice for Labor
I want today’s episode to be something you can save, download, refer back to, and listen to consistently! 🎧 What we talk about today is something you can use…
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Induction Without an Epidural
This week we're breaking down everything you need to know to prepare yourself physically and mentally for an induction without an epidural. I cannot stress the…
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Birth Story: Madison Mackley
Madison shares how her birth goals changed over time and a red flag that caused her to change service providers. Madison also discusses the moment she found…
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Pregnant? Focus On These Two Things with Holly Roser
There are two things that stand out when it comes to how to take care of ourselves prenatally; nutrition & exercise. Mind-blowing right?! Nope...but doing some…
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Almost Didn't Make It - Kayla's Unmedicated Birth Story
Kayla and her husband, Grant, share about what mattered most when preparing for their first birth and how they are getting ready to meet this baby! Kayla…
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Recovering From Birth Trauma with Karina Robinson
Birth trauma is real and it can happen to women even when they've have done everything in their power to NOT have it happen, and it's NOT their fault! If you…
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Covid-19 + Birth {Challenges & Benefits)
If there is one thing I have learned as a life lesson that is also 100% applicable to all things birth, it's that every single challenge can be an incredible…
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Moms Need This: Occupational Therapy with Kayln Robertshaw
If you haven't heard of "Occupational Therapy," join the club! I literally never heard of this until Kayln reached out to me and it's something I think every…
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Group B Strep: The Deets!
I have had so many questions recently about testing positive for Group B Strep or GBS and the number one concern is, "Will this ruin the birth that I want?"…
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Placenta Encapsulation with Bonnie Baker
Placenta encapsulation was a foreign concept just a few years ago, but now as it becomes more mainstream there are tons of questions around who should have it…
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Glucose Test Alternatives with Jacquie Berg
Use code: MYESSENTIALBIRTH20 for 20% off The Fresh Test!You come up to your glucose test between week 24-28 during pregnancy and often there's only one option…
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The Top 3 Themes of Motherhood with Jessica Lorion
There's a lot of information out there when in comes to pregnancy, birth and parenthood so what do you actually need to know when you're preparing for the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC
One of the first things on our minds as soon as we have our babies is feeding them. Those first few days can feel like a blur and if you're choosing to…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Do THIS to Start Labor Naturally NOW!
Childbirth is a rite of passage and an essential part of the human experience… but it can often be confusing, scary, and sometimes, a little stressful. We all…
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Successful Parenting Starts With Pregnancy
We're all learning together. There isn't one way to create or raise a child and there's not even a 'right' way for every person, couple, or family to navigate…
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Top 5 Myths of Prenatal Exercise with Nicole Scheitlin
In this week's episode, I am joined by Nicole Scheitlin to bust the top 5 myths you've probably heard surrounding prenatal and postpartum exercise and…
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The Magic of Postpartum Doulas with Sariah Wight
As a mother of 3 and someone who has experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, I wish I had known about postpartum doulas sooner in my journey.Postpartum…
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Top 10 Red Flags From Your Provider
Do you know how to tell if your provider is going to be a supportive part of your birth team? I see moms run into this issues a lot. You know how much I talk…
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The Final Hour - Carly's Birth Story
This week I'm so excited to welcome Carly and her husband, Robbie who are sharing the story of the birth of their firstborn! Dive in to hear about how they…
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Babywearing with Certified Babywearing Educator: Annie Roskelley
This week we are joined by Annie Roskelley, a mother to 3 kids, certified babywearing educator, and volunteer at Babywearing Weber/Davis County Utah. She's…
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Where Can I Have My Baby?
When it comes to giving birth, most people picture it going down in a hospital room. This is absolutely an option and there are more! That’s what we’re setting…
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Dad's Role During Pregnancy & Childbirth with David Arrell
In this podcast episode we are interviewing David Arrell who is a dad, consultant and men's coach. He turned author with his book, "Welcome to Fatherhood", in…