Birth Education Center Podcast

This podcast episode holds some vulnerable shares from myself and Ashley. If you aren't ok with crying along with me – this show may not be for you. One of the biggest fears parents come into birth class with is the fear of having a special needs child. Ashley and I both have special needs children and today we talk frankly about how that impacts us as a family and as individual women. We delve in...

TRIGGER WARNING: Ashley talks very candidly about the interventions in her triplet birth that caused things to go sideways. If you are wanting to only intake positive media, this show is not sugar coated. In this podcast episode, Ashley, my cohost and fellow Hypnobirthing educator shares her unique triplet birth story and the lessons she learned about adaptation, acceptance, and surrender. She dis...

Today Ashley and I discuss the five universal elements of birth. After watching these tools work so well for our Hypnobirthing students and doula clients - we need to talk about it! The use of setting yourself with these 5 things will create an optimal birth experience regardless of whether the birth is medicated, unmedicated or surgical. The work of obstetrician Michel Odent has truly taken us ba...

In this episode of the Birth Education Center podcast, I welcome Andrea, a former Hypnobirthing student to share her birth story. Having a baby towards the end of the pandemic had its challenges, one of them being her doula could not physically attend her birth. Andrea discusses her preparation for labor, including practicing mindfulness and Hypnobirthing techniques. She recounts going into labor...

This podcast episode is the last of a three part foundational series we use in Hypnobirthing and we can now dive into a fascinating discussion about self-awareness, intuition, and connection during the birth and parenting process. Ashley and I explain how we use affirmations and the chakra system or "Power Centers," as tools for self-reflection, connection and preparation for birth and beyond. The...

Today's show is part two of our early education series and Ashley and I dive into the crucial topics of informed consent and autonomy during pregnancy and birth. And honestly, they extend through postpartum. Drawing from our own experiences and perspectives, we want you to join the conversation about the importance of being fully informed and empowered to make decisions about your own care. We exp...

This is the first show of our 3 part series on the Three C's we cover in Hypnobirthing classes – Choice, Consent & Connection. This is the episode to share with anyone who is thinking of becoming pregnant or who is newly pregnant so they understand of the importance of making choices early on. It is essential to have a good handle on how autonomous you are within our medical system so that you und...

(Full video on YouTube) Introducing Lily! Lily opens up about her a strong determination for an unmedicated birth and explains the extensive Hypnobirthing preparation she undertook to increase her chances of success. She added daily breathing practice, birth affirmations and meditations to shift her mindset. Lily vividly describes her experience in the hospital lobby that is not to be missed! She...

During this podcast episode, Ashley and I discuss the topic of induction. This show is meant to get you thinking about what you know about the reality of having an induction. We have an Induction 101 course that we include with our Hypnobirthing classes so parents have a detailed understanding of how induction works and what choices you have as parents to make informed decisions if you choose to h...

In this podcast episode, I am introducing you to my co-host Ashley, a Hypnobirthing educator and doula. Ashley shares her personal journey into birth work, including her experience of having triplets and how it influenced her perspective on childbirth. Ashley is detail oriented educator who is able to combine the science with the spiritual aspects of birth and parenting - she's amazing. Ashley emp...

In this podcast episode, I interview former students Matt and Janet about their birth story. Matt and Janet share their fears and how they prepared for birth, including taking a Hypnobirthing class. They also talk about their experience with hiring a doula and giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Janet shares her determination to have a natural birth without an epidural, inspired by her moth...

In this podcast episode, I travel back in time to join Karly and Ali, hosts of the Birth Kweens podcast. We discussed a range of topics, including my birth story with my daughter Finnley, my journey into being a doula and a childbirth educator. We also delve into the importance of sex in relation to birth and pregnancy. I share my personal experiences with childbirth, including my decision to give...

In this episode of our Birth Education Center podcast, I'm here to introduce myself, Care Messer, and my amazing team. We're so excited to be restarting the podcast after a long pandemic break! Our goal with this podcast is to provide valuable information and support to all future and expecting parents out there. Throughout the episodes, we'll be covering a wide range of topics. We'll share inspir...

Welcome to the Birth Education Center Podcast! My name is Care Messer, I'm an entrepreneur, childbirth educator birth and postpartum doula and the mom of two girls. I also have two, sweet Pomeranians who happen to run my life! I'm so glad you're here. This podcast is more than just birth education. Hypnobirthing and becoming a doula started my advocacy teaching but I quickly realized that our patr...