Birth Boot Camp Podcast

You may be camera shy, especially on the day you give birth. But Gladys's favorite piece of advice is if you don't like some angles, you can always delete them, but you can never go back in time to photograph the birth of your baby. When you're in labor, it's so easy to get swept up in the other little things happening around you. How your partner is supporting you through sweet gestures may go un...

Prodromal labor isn't fun and can be defeating at times. But remember that your baby WILL eventually come out, and trust your body. Your body is smart and made to do this; prodromal labor can help correct your baby's positioning to prepare you for better labor later on! To hear our tips to help relieve some of the pressure, like seeing a chiropractor, listen to this episode. 🎧 Available on all ma...

In this episode, Dooli talks about her history with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. She says that labor can be very quick and easy with EDS because your uterus is stretchier, but you are more prone to tearing or a breach birth. This may lead to a longer recovery time, and you can metabolize medications differently. Keep listening to learn more about connective tissue disorders and how they can affect your...

It can be scary to admit to someone that you may be struggling with mental health issues as a new mama. So many mothers worry about being deemed as an "unfit mother" or being judged and it's okay to be scared! Our guest, Brooke, discusses her personal experiences with mental health after having a baby and how she overcame her obstacles with the help of her support system. *Please be aware in advan...

It can be scary to admit to someone that you may be struggling with mental health issues as a new mama. So many mothers worry about being deemed as an "unfit mother" or being judged and it's okay to be scared! Our guest, Brooke, discusses her personal experiences with mental health after having a baby and how she overcame her obstacles with the help of her support system. *Please be aware in advan...

It can be scary to admit to someone that you may be struggling with mental health issues as a new mama. So many mothers worry about being deemed as an "unfit mother" or being judged and it's okay to be scared! Our guest, Brooke, discusses her personal experiences with mental health after having a baby and how she overcame her obstacles with the help of her support system. *Please be aware in advan...

"So we got back on the road, we made it a few more miles down the road and I screamed at him 'Pull over, we're gonna have to pull over'" 🚙 🤰 Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on your favorite app, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss out on the latest information from the Birth Boot Camp headquarters team! Find us on Facebook, Twitt...

Chatney walks us through her birth experience and explains why she decided to give birth in a hospital. She also explains her experience with the 10-week class with Birth Boot Camp and how watching birth videos helped her decide what she did and didn't want to include in her birth plan! Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on your favorite app, and...

Ep 050: Our 50th Episode! We have reached a milestone in our podcast, and we are so excited! This podcast has been a great way to connect with you and share resources for our growing team! Tune into this episode to hear about our journey through podcasting and our fears we had going into it but also our hopes and dreams for the future! You can also watch the video of our very first episode here: h...

Ep 049: Guest Speaker: Shelby Tolar The pregnancy and birth of Shelby's daughter was the complete opposite of everything she had dreamed of for 8 years and ended in an emergency C-section after four days of labor. Her second birth had it's own struggles, but she was able to have a successful VBAC. These experiences shaped her, and she found herself very interested in birth work and has become inve...

Ep 048: Guest Speaker: Lori Hartgraves Hey Birth Boot Camp Family, we have a great episode for you! Today we sat down to chat with Lori Hartgraves, Childbirth Educator and Doula to talk about some tough conversations surrounding pregnancy. Everyone's journey to motherhood is different, but they are all special! Tune in to hear Lori's story and what led to her passion to become a doula and childbir...

Ep 047: Guest Speaker: Jillian Freeland It is time for another amazing guest speaker! Jillian Freeland is a certified Birth Boot Camp instructor and doula. We are so excited to have her and her sweet self as part of the Birth Boot Camp family and to talk with her on the podcast today! Jillian has helped moms get the birth they hoped for, including moms whose birth plan was completely derailed – an...

Ep 046: Postpartum Doula Training Program Today we are joined by Kristy Huber who is a big part of Birth Boot Camp and helped us create our Birth Boot Camp Postpartum Training program! We've had some amazing trainings recently! If you want to learn more about postpartum doula work then this episode is for you as we discuss our program and dive into what a postpartum doula is. Available on all majo...

Ep 045: Birth Boot Camp Retreat Recap We talked about our retreat with anticipation, but now that it has come and gone, we wanted to spend some time recapping just how amazing it was and go over some key takeaways that really left us walking away saying, "wow!" Tune in to hear about some of our speakers and the lessons we learned that we will be taking into how we practice and think about all thin...

Ep. 044: Red Flags We talk a lot about red flags in our classes. Being able to identify key red flags is very important in order to be supported in the birth you want. In our childbirth classes, we go over ways to find providers that support what you want and give you the tools to know how to ask the right questions! Tune in to this episode to hear some of our "favorite" red flags to discuss and p...

Ep 043: Banned From Baby Showers Today we are meeting with the wonderful, awesome, amazing Donna Ryan to discuss the release of her book Banned From Baby Showers! If this title intrigues you as much as it did for us then you will want to tune in to hear the story behind the name and other fun behind the scenes from her incredible book! And if you didn't know, Donna is the Founder of Birth Boot Cam...

Ep 042: BBC's 10th Anniversary It is our 10th ANNIVERSARY! 🎉 If you couldn't already tell this episode is dedicated to all the amazing accomplishments, our couples, and our entire Birth Boot Camp family that make this company so special. Ready to have fun and celebrate this big day with us? 🎂 Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on your favorite...

Ep 041: Doula Life Come along with Hollie and Birth Boot Camp Instructor and Doula, Caren Nugent, as they talk all about what life is like as a doula! Being on call and taking care of your own family can be challenging at times, but they have some great tips to make it more manageable! Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on your favorite app, and...

Ep 040: Streamline Your Business Today's episode is for all of our Instructors! We are diving into streamlining your business by organizing your classes, scheduling out what and when you will teach, and so much more! If you struggle with staying organized and on top of your business, don't miss this episode! Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on...

Ep 039: Guest Speaker: Jaunitta Taylor Juanitta started her Birth Boot Camp journey in 2019. She is a BBC Instructor and Doula and soon-to-be Postpartum Doula! She is a go-getter if you couldn't tell 😉 Tune in to hear about her experience in the birth world and how she handles everything while focusing on helping women plan and prepare for an amazing birth. Available on all major podcast stations...

Ep 038: Tips for Natural Hospital Birth Are you looking for a natural hospital birth? Then this episode is for YOU! Today, we are talking about different tips to help you prepare for natural birth in a hospital setting. Some may think that if you choose a hospital birth it is hard to have an unmedicated birth, but it is possible, and we'll help you through it! Available on all major podcast statio...

Ep 037: Breastfeeding Part ✌ Last week we talked all about breastfeeding and different philosophies when it comes to parenting. We wanted to continue that conversation this week and explore more about mothers' intuition and doing what feels right for you! Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on your favorite app, and don't forget to subscribe so yo...

Ep 036: Breastfeeding 101 Breastfeeding is a big topic throughout pregnancy, but there are still so many women who don't get all of the information and resources they need to have a positive experience. We have all had struggles, but there are ways to HELP! You don't need to suffer silently. Tune in to this episode to learn all about breastfeeding and hear about some of our own personal journeys....

Ep 035: Goal Setting for the New Year What better time to start goal setting than in the new year! We decided to take a look at what worked last year and how we can take that and improve upon it for this year, and we want to help you do that with your business too. Check out our latest episode to hear what has made a BIG impact on Birth Boot Camp and see if it can be added to your marketing plan!...

Ep 034: Birth Boot Camp Retreat Our Birth Boot Camp Retreat is quickly approaching! We are all so EXCITED for everything to come, and we wanted to give a little rundown of what exactly retreat will entail. The retreat is on March 25th and 26th in Hurst, Texas. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time! Available on all major podcast stations. Just search for the 'Birth Boot Camp Podcast' on y...