A Better Birth

The need to know about failure to thrive all in one place. We keep it short & sweet and you walk away more educated. Win win. 

Lauren and her husband patiently waited for the day their son would find his way earthside. Tune in for a moving story of navigating fertility struggles and loss while never giving up hope, eventually experiencing the empowering unmedicated birth they had dreamed of for years. You'll learn the beauty of surrendering to the process, being intentional, and finding love + appreciation for all your bo...

Lauren and her husband patiently waited for the day their son would find his way earthside. Tune in for a moving story of navigating fertility struggles and loss while never giving up hope, eventually experiencing the empowering unmedicated birth they had dreamed of for years. You'll learn the beauty of surrendering to the process, being intentional, and finding love + appreciation for all your bo...

There is so much that happens in your hospital room as you welcome your baby into the world. Very typically there is a nurse for mama, doctors for baby and mama, a nurse or two for baby. It can seem like chaos! But when it comes down to it, everyone has a job + purpose and having a little more understanding of what exactly is happening with your little one can give you peace of mind.  Haley i...

When Zoe started experiencing 'morning sickness' at the beginning of her pregnancy, she thought she knew what to expect. Little did she know she would find herself sedated and on a feeding tube just weeks later.   Tune in to learn more about Zoe's battle with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a rare + severe form of morning sickness. Let's get a little more educated together. 

This weeks episode features Adrienne Brown, owner and primary midwife at Wasatch Midwifery and Wellness, a birth center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Among birthing professionals, she is one of the best. Tune in to hear more about her journey into midwifery + what it's like working as a delivering provider.  #undereducated #undereducatedpodcast 

"The fear of getting pregnant again is nearly constant and debilitating...I was the happiest I have ever been. After years of working so hard with doctors & therapists, I was finally at peace. My relationship with my husband had never been better. On days that I feel angry and frustrated that I am back to square one and like i'll never be normal again, I try to think about this time & how...

Annie dealt with misdiagnosis + infertility for nearly 3 years. When her sweet babe finally made it earthside, her husband couldn't shake that something was wrong. Trusting their intuition made all the difference. 

Miscarriage. The end result of 1/8 pregnancies. And somehow it's not talked about all that much..  Staci's story of unexplained infertility + a longed-for positive pregnancy test that resulted in a miscarriage shortly thereafter + and a miracle baby months later.. It's a journey you don't want to miss. 

An emergency c-section, months of intensive therapy to cope with postpartum depression, and a liberating VBAC taught Kenzee how strong she is. 

Through Emily's unique women's + mental health journey we learn more about how therapy + coping skills + a positive outlook really can turn your life completely around. Emily's eloquent insight into the power of coping skills + mindful thought awareness will open your eyes to a whole new way of approaching how you think, feel, & act. You don't want to miss this. 

For ICU nurse Hannah, a scheduled c-section seemed like the perfect way to deliver her baby girl. Tune in to hear more about dealing with endometriosis, struggling to conceive, and a birth that went just as Hannah had hoped. 

When Olivia opted for genetic testing in her routine prenatal visit, she did not anticipate the news she'd receive would be a life altering chromosomal disorder. With courage, she chose to continue her pregnancy + embrace whatever time life gave her. Tune in for her incredible story. 

In pregnancy, Sarah Jane felt like she experienced just what she expected ... the pukes, the exhaustion, the aches and pains. What she didn't see coming was a birth that led to a NICU stay and a recovery that was a little bumpier than anticipated.

Taylor Dunn has a Master's Degree in Nutritional Science and Integrated Physiology & works as a Pediatric + Eating Disorder Registered Dietician at our local children's hospital. As if that wasn't enough, she's also my BFF!! When my toddler stopped being a great eater + constantly started asking for snacks instead I knew who to reach out to. With some fab tips and tricks and a brilliant perspe...

The postpartum...Hormones, physical recovery, sleep deprivation, a newborn. Just a couple of the life changes you go through after birth. Sarah Jane's vulnerable, honest experience gives us insight into the power of advocating for yourself + getting the help you need to make that step into motherhood a little easier. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth 

"Moms are cool. Moms are strong. Moms are powerful."  A whole lot of good comes from trusting your intuition and being able to laugh when you really don't know what you're doing (hint hint, we're all just trying to figure this mom thing out). From cravings to postpartum sweats, Alana's pregnancy and birth experience is one we all can relate to. 

When Katie received the life threatening diagnosis of placenta accreta at her 20 week gestation ultrasound appointment, she felt like her world had been turned upside down. For the next 15 weeks she would learn how to navigate what this news meant for her future + family. Since the birth of her son, she continues to face the aftermath of this diagnosis with grace + strength #Accretastrong  Di...

After a miscarriage and one year of trying to conceive, Sarah and her husband turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Through her story we learn all about the IVF process and what comes along with it. 

You don't know what you don't know. Here to have the raw, unscripted, real talk about women's health. So happy you're here! xo, Anna J