Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

First time mama, Amanda Warnsholz, shares her unmedicated birth story following an abnormal pap smear before her pregnancy and the complications afterwards. She shares all about how she and her husband pivoted to prepare for a more holistic approach to birth and labor. Relaxation practice was super helpful for her and she tried to stay active her whole pregnancy! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birt...

Whether you go right up to your guess date or pass it, having that number in your head can really throw you for a loop! But at the end of the day, your body and your baby know when the time is right. So trust that your body knows what it's doing. This week, Stephanie Bratton shares her home birth story after going 43+1 weeks with her sweet babe.  Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My...

Meditation can be powerful. The mind is very powerful and very suggestive during pregnancy. We want to give it the good stuff to help us have a good mindset for pregnancy & birth. This simple, guided meditation will help you feel calm, relaxed, and in-tune with your body. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Don't forget to RATE & FO...

There is no one right way to give birth. There is no judgment here whether you choose to go unmedicated or not! If having an unmedicated birth is your goal though, listen in for practical and helpful tips on how to achieve the birth you desire! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Find It & Flip It Exercise Questions to Ask Your Provider The...

We tend to think of pelvic floor exercises as something you do postpartum. This week's guest, Dr. Lizzie, DPT, talks about how crucial it is to prepare your body before and during pregnancy! We talk about pelvic floor therapy, diastasis recti, and infertility. You'll want to listen in for the incredibly helpful information in this episode! 🤩 You can find Lizzie at: Instagram Website Lin...

Having an unmedicated birth is a huge decision and requires so much preparation physically AND mentally. Your body will do what your brain tells it to! For your body to enter "Labor Land", it's imperative that mom feels safe and supported. Taryn shares her birth story about how her support and mental preparation helped her achieve the birth she desired for her third baby girl. Links...

Healthy eating habits and moving your body is SO important when you're pregnant. It sets you up for a healthy pregnancy keeps you low risk! Shayli Campbell, pre/postnatal instructor, shares her advice and answers your questions about fitness during and after pregnancy! I love that Shayli was able to answer specific questions that our mamas have been asking. Shayli shares about her different p...

If you are a mom, and you’re feeling like things are hard, life is rough, you don’t know how to make things works, it is just part of the process! Just stick with it! Welcome to motherhood. We’re all in this together. I see you. I support you. You’re doing better than you think you are. 💜 Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram EPDS (Edinburgh Postpartum Depression...

In this quick to the point but informational episode, if you are Rh negative, you will now have all the information you need about the RhoGAM shot, when you’ll receive it (if you choose!), how it’ll affect you and your baby, and all the benefits and risks. As always, you have a choice! No matter what pregnancy this is for you, there’s always more you can learn! This episode is especially for mamas...

"I believe God made my body to do this." With this mantra, Starlee was able to achieve the birth she wanted by preparing her body and mind with the My Essential Birth Course. After struggling with infertility, she was able to focus on her dream of becoming a mother. Her husband also learned knowledge is power, which gave him confidence to be an active participant in the birth experience....

Parents get so much "advice" on what to do and what not to do when it comes to baby sleep. Kim West, author and sleep coach, takes a gentle baby-led approach to creating sleep habits that will guide you and your family on your sleep journey. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram Sleep Lady's Guide: Elements of Baby-Led Sleep Shaping Kim West's...

Today's episode is information all about the placenta: its function, risks, complications, and how to equip yourself with knowledge in order to make the best decisions for you and your baby should you run into one of these conditions. My goal for this episode is purely informational so you can tuck this away and refer back to it IF this happens to you. 🤍 Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth C...

An unmedicated birth experience doesn't just happen. It requires so much preparation physically and mentally. It also requires you knowing what you want and letting your provider know "this is the plan, get on board." This week's birth story with Jo Gibson is the perfect example of how knowledge is power and the more you know, the more options you have. Links Mentioned: My Esse...

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 your newborn? Baby wearing is a great option for mamas to keep baby close while also getting things done! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram Cassidy's Recommended Baby Carriers Cassidy’s Social...

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 our bodies are doing to prepare for baby. Let's talk about contractions, fluids, and when it’s time to head to your birth place.  Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram   Three FREE Exercises Spinning Bab...

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 life, how she prepared her mind and body for her second birth, and how our podcast made all the difference! Courtney Hart, a second time guest, shares her experience about her second birth. She walks us through her pregnancy, labor, and del...

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 pregnant!) is figuring out that you’re in labor! 🥳 Most births are not like the movies. They don’t typically start with a massive gush of water followed by insanely intense contractions that have mom rushing to the hospital. 🚑 That’s not to say...

Baby-Led Weaning helps your baby establish a healthy relationship with food starting with their very first foods. Benefits include reducing the severity of picky eating, lowers allergy risks, increases diet diversity, and stops the meal time battles. Listen for more benefits! If you want to learn more about baby-led weaning and get a copy of Katie's 100 FIRST FOODS list, the workshop sign up...

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 and cons and different methods of cord-clamping, which I hope will help you make the decision of how you want to handle it for you and your baby a little easier! 💜 To Leave a Review ⭐️ Open Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made...

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 importance of not only educating yourself, but also on staying firm with your choices and decisions on what is best for you and your baby. To Leave a Review ⭐️ Open Apple Podcasts Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast Select...

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 shocked to see the difference between what your OB is telling you to eat versus what you should actually be eating! 🤯 Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Pregnancy, emphasizes the importance of fueling our bodies with the right balance o...

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 experience and how love, trust, and confidence gave them what they needed to achieve the home birth they desired. So thankful for the wisdom and clarity that Sarah and Matthew shared. Their experience will be so helpful to moms and dads...

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 feel like a blur and if you're choosing to breastfeed you may be feeling overwhelmed by ALL of the things you need to learn seemingly overnight. If you're worried about if you're producing enough or whether your baby is...

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. We’ll be talking about five tips to keep baby right where he should be! 🤰🏼 Think about these things as you come up on the holidays and your final appointments. Meditate and think on these tips. Communicate with your birth partner. Have those...

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 a newborn home, and you’re required to function on minimal amounts of sleep?! This week, we’re going to talk about things you can start to implement in your routines NOW to help set you and your newborn up for sleep success! Listen in! To...