Delivered: A Birth Mini Series

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor, author, and Intimacy Strategist for high-functioning women who are successful on paper—but silently suffering in their relationships, bodies, and sex lives. She is the founder of The Pleasure Collective™, a global coaching community helping women stop performing and start receiving. I am so grateful to Dr Jordin for coming on and sharing her insight, no...

Thank you to Ashley for her honesty and wisdom as she openly shares her journey with two babies under two. Ashley shares the birth story of her second daughter, Ivy, while also providing the notion that self-confidence and connection to you body can help you along in the birth experience. We talk unmedicated birth, the motivation or 'why' behind motherhood, supportive partners, and tips and tricks...

Super privileged to sit down with Lauren for the second time on Delivered as she shares the birth story of her newest addition, their beautiful daughter Landyn. She dodged a Seattle-wide power outage changing the vibe of her home birth, powered through prodromal labour symptoms beyond her guess date, and scaled the stairs in her home after birth so her husband could meet their baby... you're g...

Back from a little hiatus, season two continues with an EPIC home birth story.  @pelemariechong and her husband Codie experience a beautiful home birth together without their doula — not intentional but they wouldn’t change a thing. You’re gonna want to listen to how sweet Mauloa came into this world! Thanks Pele, I appreciate your humor and storytelling. You're incredible. Podcast theme music...

Natalie pours her heart into this conversation and opens up about her intense postpartum experience -- trigger warning for PPA and PPD -- and how she is healing and coping to this day. Her story is valuable and relevant, and I hope that you take a listen even if you haven't experienced these things because it can open a vein of empathy for mother's who are simultaneously caring for their babies an...

Today's episode is a very honest conversation with Brenna Starrs, a mom of one beautiful little girl and small business owner, who did NOT have the picture perfect pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that floods our social channels. Her story is important because it highlights some experiences that many women have but don't get to speak about -- pregnancy after loss, hyperemesis gravidarium...

Brooke Wright joins me and shares the birth story of her daughter, Reese, who was born at 29 weeks gestation. Not only is Brooke an incredible storyteller...she also just radiates a light that I'm sure you'll feel after listening. Thanks so much Brooke! Polar Joe Protein Coffee -- Code KECIA 10 for 10% off Podcast theme music by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Learn  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how to start...

Episode two is a special panel style conversation with THREE twin moms. There is so much more to each of their stories, but we do our best to cover some of the most important pieces. Huge thank you Jessica, Shyla, and Meghan...beyond inspired by you. Enjoy this episode! Podcast theme music by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Learn  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  here.

This chat with Hanna Eakin discusses c-section birth for your first birth experience, taking ownership of your pregnancy/birth, accomplishing a VBAC, postpartum experiences, and having multiple babies. Huge thank you to Hanna for sharing and taking the time to be on Delivered! Podcast theme music by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Learn  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  here.

This is it! My home birth story of my second son, Malcom, and the final episode of Delivered season one. I have absolutely loved doing this project -- learning from the women who had the courage to come on and share, hearing all kinds of birth stories, and creating a safe space for all things pregnancy and birth. I am so happy and grateful to have had the birth experience I did, and I wouldn't...

Picking up right where we left off with Kelsey's story. This episode is more about recovering from birth and growing into motherhood -- two things that are not easy for anyone. Thank you so much Kelsey -- I am so proud of you and love watching you mother your sweet sweet boys from afar.

Featuring Kelsey Rust sharing the birth story and recovery process of her second son, Logan. Kelsey was diligently preparing for a VBAC with her second pregnancy, and her body & baby had a different plan for her. Part One tells her story of trying to do things differently during pregnancy the second time around in an effort to have a different experience as a whole. Any moms who have experienc...

I am getting so excited to experience birth again, and you guys expressed interest in how I am preparing for a home birth this time around! Feel free to ask me any questions that you still have after his little solo rant. I appreciate all of you so much. Daily Positive Birth Affirmations by Poppy from Pop That Mumma

Featuring Ann Morris, birth & postpartum doula and birth educator currently serving the Atlanta area, sharing her own birth story of her second son, Maverick. It was so interesting cool to hear the birth story from the lens of a birth worker! There's obviously a sense of confidence and awareness after taking the time to learn about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum the way a trained doula d...

Welcome to this special minisode of Delivered where Ann Morris -- birth & postpartum doula and birth educator based out of Atlanta, GA -- answers birth related questions directly from our Delivered community! Enjoy! And special thanks to Ann for this fun add on. Resources mentioned: Christian Hypnobirthing Tracks 3 Breathing Techniques For Labor  by Bridget Teyler Breathing Techniques for an E...

Featuring Vanessa Wilkerson telling the birth story of her first born daughter, Vince. Vanessa and I talk about the importance of being prepared for your experience -- whatever that means for YOU -- her cousin, a lactation consultant, was her biggest resource in feeling like she knew what to expect leading up to her induction. You can follow her cousin Olivia at @MilkDrunkMama for helpful guidance...

Featuring Haley Comrie sharing the unmedicated birth story of her first born daughter, Capri. Haley brings such a fun sense of humor to her journey to giving birth the way she intended, and I loved getting to hear her story after she let me know that she listened to Natalie Guentzel's episode ON her due date. HOW COOL IS THAT!? Haley is a great example of controlling what you can, and letting...

Featuring Lexi Oliver, my friend and former D1 soccer teammate, sharing the birth story of her firstborn daughter, Shiloh. I share in the intro that her episode is ... a lot. She is so openly honest about a lot of different aspects that caused fear within her pregnancy and into birth, and I think it's so important to hear. With that said, I also want to give fair warning to those of you who ma...

Featuring Jana Gray, and mother of three, telling the positive, yet chaotic, birth story of her second born, sunny side up, son Lucas. Jana's youngest child in 10 years old, and we reflected on how birth options have changed since she had her birthing experiences. We talk about birth nuances, the transitional phase from one child to two, and allowing people in when motherhood is simply kicking...

Featuring Devyn Dodero, host of the Breaking The Ice podcast, and mother of two telling BOTH of her birth stories -- her firstborn son Crosby and her daughter Skylar. Devyn gave birth twice abroad, once in Austria and then again in France where her husband played hockey at the time. We reminisce on the stressors and anxieties that accompany first pregnancies (let alone those taking place in the ea...

Featuring Sydney Nestrasil sharing the birth stories of both her son and her daughter, Forrest & Josie. This was the first recorded episode in 2024! I am so happy and excited to be getting the feedback I am getting around these conversations, and having the ability to continue sharing these amazing stories. Sydney shares BOTH of her birth stories from overseas, Czech Republic to be more precis...

Featuring yours truly sharing the birth story of our first born son, Slater. I had a lot of fun strolling down memory lane, reminiscing about my first pregnancy and my birth experience...especially as I experience how different a second pregnancy can truly be! I tried to keep it light and fun, while also sharing some things that worked for me and some things that I hope to do differently this time...

Featuring Suzy Emmerton sharing the birth story of her first born daughter, Fiona. This episode is the first story on Delivered from overseas -- a very common destination for hockey families at some point in their careers, thus a very relevant story to hear! Both of Suzy's children were born in Switzerland, and she moved there amidst her first pregnancy...talk about huge changes all at once! U...

Featuring Kayla Dumoulin sharing the birth story of her first born son, Brayden. This episode is most definitely the story of her son's birth, but also the story about her healing journey both physically and emotionally. We cover c-section healing, unexplained infertility, prioritizing your needs as a mom, and of course the challenges of having a partner who is on the go. Kayla is open and hon...

Featuring Lauren Rodych-Eberle sharing the birth story of her second born child, Deacon. This episode is all about preparing your mind, body, and TEAM for the birth you desire. She has birthed both of her children at home and shares such helpful information about preparing for a home birth. Her energy and positivity inspires me all the time, and I hope this episode does that for you! Lauren is a w...