Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

Part 2!! We asked you what was ailing you and it turns out that the responses we got were a lot of the same pregnancy complaints- things that top the list for pregnant women all over the world. You are NOT alone! So we made our list, did the research, and we are excited to give you all the details about how you can find relief. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for...

We asked you what was ailing you and it turns out that the responses we got were a lot of the same pregnancy complaints- things that top the list for pregnant women all over the world. You are NOT alone! So we made our list, did the research, and we are excited to give you all the details about how you can find relief. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more...

Dr. Nate Fox, a Maternal Fetal Medicine (aka High-Risk) doctor, joins us to discuss how passionate he is about what he does as well and answers some questions from YOU! We hope you'll enjoy listening to a doctor who clearly respects women and the process of birth, and that you will use his example and the information he shares as information in finding the right provider for you. Don't f...

After a long day of recording podcasts, we realized this one didn't save and we had to do it twice, which just means a lot more random thoughts and extra editing! Our goofy title is a nod to women who may find themselves birthing "solo" or without a birth partner, whatever the reason may be. Laugh along with us and we promise to give you actionable steps to prepare your birth space...

With winter here to stay for a bit, we wanted to give you some tips and basic guidelines for how to stay healthy and low-risk as well as what you can do if you end up getting sick while you're pregnant! Pregnancy is a common time for mothers to find more natural and holistic means of preventing and treating ailments. We hope you can relate to some of our stories and enjoy these tips for pregn...

So often we are told the benefits of procedures during pregnancy and birth, but how often are we given the risks associated with those procedures too? True informed consent means getting both and then being given the opportunity to consent or decline. The tricky part can be in not really understanding the options. How do you really know if you're getting all the information? Well, that's...

Actually, instead of putting them up against each other, we should probably be putting them side by side since pushing out a baby and having a bowel movement are oddly similar. We are going to walk you through what it looks...and sounds like...when it's go-time, as well when it's time to wait a little longer before pushing (even though some well-meaning people in the room may be encourag...

It's true that heading into the holidays may increase the chance of unnecessary inductions and you may be surprised to hear that both moms and providers have their own reasons for recommending induction. So how do you know when it's a good idea to induce? We are going to walk you through the necessary and not-so-necessary scenarios in this episode as well as diving a little bit deeper in...

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 towards. We hope you enjoy this second part of our two-part series about why out-of-hospital birth or in-hospital birth may be the perfect choice for you. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info he...

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 cons to each and so, in the]is series, we will defend each one separately. No matter what, the one that is right for you, is right for you.  We hope these help you work through some personal thoughts on your own birth desires and also help...

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 incredible story with all of you! Yes it's 100% true that you do not need to be able to run a marathon to give birth. I should know, I gave birth three times without ever being physically able to run a marathon. However, we often hear t...

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 cesarean birth is a planned part of your birth story there are some important and helpful things to know for the recovery period including your mental and emotional health too.  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for...

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 topic of "medicated vs unmedicated." We are very aware though that this topic, while very popular, deals with a much deeper issue of finding the support and education needed to make an informed decision that works for YOU and YOUR...

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 announce each, different ways to do it, and how to handle any of the  "Karens" that may unintentionally ruin these special moments. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head...

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 feeling like things are out of your hands, but let us reassure you that you have much more control than you might think you do! This episode covers some of the most powerful ways you can maintain control of your pregnancy and birth in the most...

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 take, and literally tons of other weird, interesting, awesome and hilarious things we do as first time moms that likely gets sloughed to the side with all the others. We've been there. We get it. You're not alone. And for the recor...

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 weeks! We have some great advice for you as you approach your due date and even some fun ways to pass the time as you patiently wait for your baby to send that official labor signal. Don't forget to follow us on Instagr...

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 episode for you! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads.   Don&a...

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 you'll really need when it comes to packing for your birthplace so that you can avoid overpacking. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.co...

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! We're going to walk you through some common pregnancy and birth scenarios with providers and help you find and form the response that's right for you! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for eve...

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 relief for when you're face-to-face with those contractions! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide &...

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 none of us know what we are doing. Spoiler alert: you're going to be great. In the meantime, let's go over all the things that make us laugh, cry, and push our mental stability to the limit...knowing we wouldn't trad...

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 supported by evidence, take a long time to implement and can actually be hurting your birth. We cover the most common ones relevant for you today in this episode! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even...

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 doing our best to make sure you don't get yourself punched during labor so you should be thanking us. Did we miss one?! Shoot us an email or dm on IG @myessentialbirth and tell us all about it! Don't forget to follow us on In...

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 just how exciting this time is, no matter which baby you're getting ready to meet and we promise you're not alone in your detective work to figure out when baby will make their big debut. Don't forget to follow us on Instagr...