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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
Hospital Birth Is Better
There are many pros to giving birth in a hospital setting and we wanted to encourage and support you if this is the path you have chosen or are leaning…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Out of Hospital Birth Is Better
This is part one of our two-part series going over why either out-of-hospital birth or in-hospital birth may be better for YOU. The truth is there are pros and…
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Is Birth Like Running a Marathon?
Running a marathon was one of the most challenging, rewarding and empowering experiences of my entire life, much like birth, and I am so excited to share this…
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Recovering From a Cesarean Birth
Recovery is just as important as the event itself and when we talk about recovery we mean the whole woman, not just the physical body. Whether or not a…
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Our Most Popular Topic
We have come so far, built so many relationships and formed bonds with and helped mothers confidently prepare for their best births and it all started with the…
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Announcing Your Pregnancy, Baby Gender, and Birth
If you're planning on announcing any of the milestones that come with expecting a baby, we're going to take you through the basics of the best times to…
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The Illusion of No Control
When the baby will come, the challenges you may run into during pregnancy, labor and birth, COVID-19 regulations for birth, and much more probably have you…
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First Babies VS All the Others
So many fun baby things to buy, all the rules to follow, stories from well-meaning uninformed family, friends, random strangers, journals to keep, pictures to…
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Sick of Being Pregnant?
Even if you're fully aware that your due date is "estimated," you're not alone in wanting to give that little one the eviction notice as soon as you hit 40…
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Is It Really Necessary?
If you've wondered what should be included in an excellent birth course, when the perfect time to take one is and if it's really necessary, then this is the…
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Birth Bag Must NOT Haves
If you're like us, you like to be prepared! However, we've both been guilty of hauling unnecessary items in our birth bag. So! Allow us to share what we think…
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How To: Provider Scenarios
Being knowledgeable about something inside of our heads doesn't always translate to a coherent and comfortable response to a provider. Don't stress though!…
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Do THIS During Contractions
This is probably the #1 thing moms are curious about when that due date starts creeping closer and we are here to tell you that this episode will bring great…
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Things They Don't Tell You - Newborn Edition
It's ok to wonder why your birth team feels like you're qualified to take your baby home and keep them alive! Newborns give us so many firsts and the truth is…
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Outdated Policies Hurting Your Birth
If you're unaware, there are policies from over 100 years ago still affecting your birth experience right now. The truth is that changes in policy, even when…
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Maybe Just DON'T
With all the love and adoration in the world for birth partners, we present the top 10 things you should definitely NOT be doing in the birth space. Plus we're…
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Is It Real Labor?
As birth professionals we get this question ALL the time and with our years of experience we have some solid advice about when it's the real thing! We know…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Quarantined and Pregnant
Yes, we know that it sounds like a reality show and to be honest it 100% is! It's your reality and we wanted to take a minute, or 30, to chat about it. Listen…
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It Takes Two: Interview With a Birth Partner
Cortney interviews her husband, Nate, to find out what it takes to support a birthing woman and how to handle different birthing scenarios. It's so good and we…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
What Are You Afraid Of?
You had fears before COVID-19 and you will have them after, but spoiler alert, you're going to work through them! How do we know? You're here, aren't you?!…
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Birth: Enneagram 9
Ok all of our peacemaking, spiritual, intuitive mamas, this one is for you! We loved recording this episode so much and can't wait to hear birth stories from…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Breastfeeding Interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC
Join us for an incredible interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC where she gives you all the best tips for getting the first week of breastfeeding off to an…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Water: Nature's Epidural
Water is Mother Nature's epidural and has the ability to bring sweet relief and relaxation throughout the birth process. In this episode, we break down the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 8
Strong, powerful, determined, and in-charge - if this sounds familiar then you might be a Type 8 mom and we definitely have a thing or two you want to hear…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Interview With Fitness Coach and Mom: Shayli Campbell
We had the opportunity to interview Fitness Coach, Shayli Campbell, and ask her about pregnancy, exercise, nutrition, and postpartum. You'll hear how she…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
OB's vs Midwives Showdown
Don't let this title fool you- it's not that dramatic! We love both, and dislike both, depending on the provider. But the right provider for you will largely…
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Hollywood Birth: Where They Get It Wrong
Birth always begins with either a pop-gush of waters breaking or a massive contraction, followed by screaming at your partner, and then squeezing his hand…
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Gestational Diabetes: What to Know
If you...are pregnant and wondering what Gestational Diabetes isare coming up on your Gestational Diabetes testhave been diagnosed with Gestational…
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Birth: Enneagram Type 6
We know how loyal and committed you are to your beliefs and the people you love so we hope you know how much we support you and never want you to feel alone…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
COVID-19: Birthing With Less Support
If you are pregnant and preparing to give birth through the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode is for you. With many hospitals pulling back birth support…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
COVID-19 and Your Birthing Options
We've got the details from the World Health Organziation (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American College of Obstetrics &…
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Things They Don't Tell You - Pregnancy Edition
Being pregnant is so much fun and we can prove it! Jump into this episode with us and learn about all the fun, disturbing, embarrassing, down right laughable…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 5
Well Type 5 mamas, your quiet confidence and plan to forge your own path is about to pay off in the birth space. Get ready, because this one is straight to the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Get It Started! Natural Ways to Induce Birth
This episode about getting birth started is an answer to all of your questions we get on Instagram. We are not medical professionals and cannot provide medical…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth After 35
With terms like Advanced Maternal Age and Geriatric Mother being commonplace after age 35, it's time we broke down all the facts surrounding being pregnant and…
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And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures
We love talking about all things birth but when it comes to baby there a few things you need to know in order to make an informed decision for your new little…
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Birth: Enneagram Type 7
We see you Enneagram 7 mama and we have good reason to think you're going to be a birthing rockstar! Truthfully just being who you is likely to set you up for…
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Communication Pitfalls & Pointers for Birthing Couples
Anyone else experience pregnancy and pregnancy hormones drawing you away from your partner instead of closer? You're not alone! It's not uncommon to find that…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Get Your VBAC On!
This is a must-listen for any woman who has had a prior cesarean birth and is curious about or planning for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). We talk…
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BONUS Episode With Relaxation Practice
If you love what we've been talking about to get your body and mind prepped for birth and want to be able to practice for the big day, then this episode is…
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How Senses Influence Your Birth
How often does your body just melt at someone's request for you to "relax?" Anyone else feel the tension forming in their jaw and forehead when you hear that?…
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Birth: Enneagram Type 1
Feeling like things just need to be perfect for your birth? Do you have high expectations for yourself, your provider, your birth team and your partner? Let me…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
How NOT to Write a Birth Plan
There's really never a question of "if" you should create a birth plan. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. We break down the do's and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Assembling Your Dream Birth Team
We tell moms everywhere all. the. time. how important it is to pick a stellar provider and to set up a birth team around them that will support and uplift them…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 2
Need some "help"...pun intended for all our Type 2 moms ("The Helpers")...walking through your strengths and getting some hints on what to watch out for during…
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Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 2
With cesarean rates higher than ever in the U.S. we realize there is a major lack of education about why and how to avoid an unnecessary one, until now. This…
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Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 1
With cesarean rates higher than ever in the U.S. we realize there is a major lack of education about why and how to avoid an unnecessary one, until now. This…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
5 Things Essential Oils Do for Pregnancy & Birth That You Don't Know About
We cover the five most common pregnancy ailments and how to tackle them using essential oils. Essential oil use during pregnancy and birth are one of the very…
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Birth: Enneagram Type 4
Calling ALL Type 4 mamas! If you're a sensitive mama who wants a unique birth experience and knows how to be super in tune with your body...you might be a Type…
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Mamas With Infertility, Listen Up! (Part 2)
We know how many and how deeply women are affected by infertility. As we have both dealt with infertility at different stages in our lives and we support women…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Mamas With Infertility, Listen Up! (Part 1)
We know how many and how deeply women are affected by infertility. As we have both dealt with infertility at different stages in our lives and we support women…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 3
If you are into all things Enneagram like we are then you are going to LOVE this episode about Type 3s and what that looks like for you in the pregnancy and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
You Know You're Crunchy If...
If you've ever wondered if what you've done or are planning to do for birth or postpartum puts you on the side of "that girl's crunchy," never fear, we clear…
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My Essential Birth Student Success Story: Christy
In this super fun interview with one of our very own My Essential Birth mamas, mom of 3, Christy, walks us through her birth experiences and dishes to us about…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
What and Why of Postpartum Belly Binding
If you've ever wondered what all the hype is about postpartum belly binding, or even if you've never heard of it before, we get into the what and why women…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
What's Stopping You From Having Your Best Birth?
Have you ever wondered if you have fears, either subconscious or ones that you're very aware of, that are holding you back from having the birth that you…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Circumcision: Both Sides
We love talking about the difficult stuff and this episode is absolutely no exception. We get into the nitty gritty behind all things circumcision, and since…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Things They Don't Tell You - Postpartum Edition
Let us take you just a little deeper into the not-so-hot things people probably aren't openly telling you about the postpartum period. Don't worry, we laughed…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Your Mental Game for Birth & BONUS Meditation
We are super excited to share a snippet of one of our meditation tracks from inside the My Essential Birth course. Plus we talk about the how and why positive…
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2 Girls, 7 Totally Different Births
Cortney & Stephanie share their personal birth stories which include hospital, birth center, and home birth, as well as cesarean birth, VBAC (Vaginal Birth…