Birth Story Podcast

In honor of the death of George Floyd and every other black man, transgender person, and every individual that has lost their lives brutality at the hands of those who have hate, fear, racism, and white supremacy power pulsing through their knuckles, I replay this episode.  Because just as black men are dying at the hands of the police that should be protecting them, black women are dying at the h...

The journey from pageantry to parenthood was long and winding for Mrs. North Carolina, Nichelle Sublett , who created the #startasking movement on her Instagram in order to help promote early fertility assessment awareness to women. Nichelle's favorite baby product is the Haakaa , a useful little device that helps catch any spilled milk from the breast you are not nursing from if you are prone to...

This special episode tells Heidi's personal birth story of her oldest son Maximus Danger and how his journey to Earth was long, hard, and required flexibility of her mind, body, and heart. Heidi recounts her experience with prodromal labor, utilizing an epidural, and what it meant for her to have to let go of her own planned birth in order to bring Max into this world in the way that he needed, ev...

Jenna is an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse established in one of the busiest L&D hospitals in the country. Tune in as she recounts her sudden and surprising diagnosis with PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) while pregnant with Baby #3 and how this rare condition impacted the natural delivery of her dreams. To talk to Jenna directly about her Birth Story or about her favorite baby products you can co...

Welcome to the final installment of Birth Story Podcast's "Daddy Bootcamp 2.0"! The dads ( Justin , Cas , and Chris ) tell all in this raw and honest look into partnered parenthood through multiple day inductions, c-sections, and the different ways to lovingly support your partner through the unexpected ebbs and flows of childbirth. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birthing experienc...

From planning the ideal birth to the reality of delivery these dads discuss parental instincts, the inherent strength of motherhood, and how they learned when to speak up or when to sit back and let the chips fall. Justin , Cas , and Chris dive deep into birth education for dads and share their experiences in birth, loss, and faith.  Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birthing experien...

Uncover the ancient health practice of vaginal steaming with resident expert Kelli Garza , the woman behind national super brand Steamy Chick . In this episode, Heidi and Kelli discuss what GBS (Group B Streptococcus) is and just how it can impact moms, how vaginal steaming can be a positive experience for postpartum pains, and so much more. Kelli's favorite product is more for Mom than baby, but,...

These days, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, are scary for many reasons. Pregnant women especially are experiencing a lot of confusion from having to say goodbye to their birth partners at the front doors of their hospitals to having to entirely rethink their original birth plans for the sake of safety for them and their babies. Join Heidi on this highly educational and topical episode and download her...

In this episode Heidi interviews Sarah Leahy , the founder of The Autonomous Birth Movement, about her two vastly different birthing experiences, in the hospital and at home, and how she is campaigning for the mother's right to informed consent. Learn about spinning babies , what free-birthing is, the controversy behind it, and why it may or may not be a viable option for your personal birth plan....

Meet Katie Krimitsos , CEO of Women's Meditation Network , and hear from her as she shares her personal and dual experiences laboring at home and at a birth center. Join Heidi in learning how Katie built her incredible business, her experience with podcasting , and about her favorite baby product Little Z Sleep Training . For more information subscribe to Katie's podcast, contact her on Instagram,...

This episode of Birth Story Podcast features a remarkable woman whose tale covers difficult topics such as child loss and chronic illness. Tune in to hear stories of strength, wisdom, growth, and hope in the form of a miraculous rainbow baby from Erin Vicente , marathon runner and rad resident university professor in Boston, Massachusetts. Erin's favorite baby product is the BEABA Steamer, which i...

Shaine O. Laine is an up and coming comedian savant in Charlotte, NC. He is kind, funny, intelligent, justice-minded, and just so happens to have two birthdays. This week, Heidi shakes things up by interviewing a man not about his child, but, about his own story of rebirth. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birthing experience and guide you through your journey to parenthood in the Un...

Dr. Kendra Segura , world-renowned OB/GYN, shares her personal trials, tribulations, and soaring joys about her fertility and birthing journey in this episode of Birth Story Podcast. She is passionate about women's health education and Heidi is excited to share Dr. Segura's story with you. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birthing experience and guide you through your journey to pare...

Maternal health is as important to Heidi as breathing! This episode features Sarah Clark , an infertility conqueror, author of Fabulously Fertile , and fellow podcast host of the show Get Pregnant Naturally , who breaks down with Heidi all you need to know about the subject. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birthing experience and guide you through your journey to parenthood in the U...

Michelle Smith of The Birth Ease podcast drops by Birth Story Podcast to talk with your favorite host Heidi about the ins-and-outs of Hypnobirthing, Hypnobabies, and guided relaxation. Michelle addresses the misconceptions surrounding these practices as well as provides guidance on preparing for the birth plan of your dreams, no matter what it looks like. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a cu...

Emily Graham is not only an experienced South Carolinian midwife, she is also the producer of the award-winning documentary These Are My Hours . For this episode, Heidi recommends grabbing a large box of tissues because she and midwife partners Carey and Emily dive deep into what it was like for Emily to find her own power and to allow birth to unfold undisturbed and unaided—all under the microsco...

For this episode, Heidi features and interviews Lianne, a remarkable woman who achieved an all-natural and intervention-free labor and delivery at a birth center in Canada. Lianne walks Heidi through her experiences with socialized medicine and the center's midwifery model. Her favorite baby product is the Young Living Natural Oils Lavender Lotion , which she used to help with her daughter Olivia'...

Pregnancy nutrition expert Lily Nichols sits down with Heidi to discuss her books Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food For Gestational Diabetes , which are honest and entertaining step-by-step educational resources for all of mom's nutrition-related questions. Lily addresses caffeine intake, how to add more protein to your diet when your morning sickness lasts the whole day, to exactly what your...

Some of you may already be familiar with Jennifer Farnham as the CEO of Art of Natural Wellness , host of the popular YouTube channel Willow Wisteria and author of the children's book Dear One, Be Kind . For those of you who haven't yet been introduced to this amazing woman, Heidi sits down with Jennifer to talk about pregnancy, miscarriage, divorce, female entrepreneurship, and finding her soul's...

The final installment of Birth Story Podcast's Meet Jasmine series has finally arrived. In this episode Jasmine walks Heidi through her third pregnancy and what it meant for her to be a surrogate for a family in need as well as her journey to discovering she had been living with Leukemia and what that meant for her uncertain future to suddenly be brightened due to finding her perfect donor through...

Welcome to part one of a two-part audio adventure detailing Jasmine 's, a remarkable doula based in Eugene, OR, journey to her own motherhood. From going into early pre-term labor during her first pregnancy to becoming her own advocate and hiring a doula for herself Jasmine tells all to Heidi. Jasmine's favorite baby product is the book The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New...

Heidi comes to you recorded live from the She Podcasts convention in Atlanta, GA! In this special episode, Heidi tells the birth story of one of her doula clients who was an absolute Rockstar at natural birthing. Tune in for explanations on dilation, effacement, and station and how they are the top predictors of the length for the rest of labor. Looking for a Virtual Doula to create a custom birth...

Welcome to the Natural Induction Methods episode! This installment of Birth Story Podcast highlights some of Heidi's most tested, tried, and true methods of inducing labor naturally. Don't forget to download your free accompanying natural induction guide at www.birthstory.com ! Heidi also wants you to know about: Mama Natural , Surge of the Sea , the Miles Circuit , and Evidence Based Birth Lookin...

This episode hits close to home for Birth Story Podcast host Heidi as it regales the adoption story of one of her closest friends, Rachelle , for whom she was the adoption doula. This story will give you goosebumps so settle in for a wild ride spanning more than 3 years, $90,000, and learn how the adoption of a single child expanded into the fight to bring home two. For more information on Kidron...

This episode is brought to you by Little Nest Portraits . Enter code Birth Story at check out to enjoy $50 off your booking. On this episode of Birth Story Podcast Heidi discusses PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome), what it is, and how it can impact your life and fertility. Heidi interviews Erin , a strong woman who overcame her diagnosis of PCOS to deliver a healthy and equally strong baby girl...