My Body, My Bump, My Baby

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Dr. Jessika Martin, dentist and tongue tie specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Jessika breaks down the basics of oral tethers for all ages, discusses the importance of a truly holistic approach to ties (not all ties need a dental correction!), and she also speaks to the differences in various correction methods. This is an episode you NEED to listen to re...

Sometimes the most innocent interventions can start a cascade of interventions that you were not expecting. Having a medical provider break your bag of water or artificially rupture your membranes also known as AROM is one of those innocent interventions. Bea provides four reasons why you might want to avoid having your bag of water broken during labor. As always, if you want to work with Hannah a...

In this episode, Hannah and Bea explore the different birth location options, Hospital, Birth Center and Homebirth. They will describe what to expect from each and discuss who each is a best fit for. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth...

On this episode, Jenn teller her beautiful birth story. This story is unique because it is a story that unfolded in a way that was different from plan but Jenn was able to navigate it, advocate for herself and come out with a beautiful birth story to share with us. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: ht...

Is nausea and fatigue in the first trimester getting you down? Hannah, just coming out of first trimester, has some encouragement and tips to offer. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be found at E...

Bea chats with author and yoga teacher Kari Kwinn about creating healthy boundaries during pregnancy, postpartum and through parenthood. Learn more about Kari at www. Kari Kwinn.com. Interested in reading Kari’s book. Here is a link https://www.createbetterboundaries.com/book As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to h...

Daylight begins to shorten, the smell of the air begins to become more crisp, and the color begin to shift. Autumn brings about the equilibrium of the day and the night. The balance of light and dark. It is a time of harvest and a time of transition. It is such a wonderful opportunity for us to embrace mindfulness in our practices both in and our of our homes. This practice helps us regular our ne...

What truly is labor induction and what are the various medical and non-medical ways of induction? This episode provides you not only with information on what an induction is, but also the various scenarios that occur around induction, including why it is recommended so often these days. This is an episode you will not want to miss if you are exploring birthing in the medical model. As always, if y...

In this Nourishing Moment, Bea talks about the power of setting a birthing goal and focusing on achieving that goal. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be found at Enso Motherhood with Bea here: ht...

Have you heard the newest buzzword going around these days, microbiome? When you birth your baby, you have the opportunity to gift your microbiome to your baby through a vaginal birth (and there are ways with a cesarean as well!). In this episode, we explore all things microbiome, how to make sure your baby gets the best microbiome start in this world, and why it is important to pay attention to y...

It's a story of the strength, determination and love of a mother. Join Bea as she tells a story on this nourishing moment. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be found at Enso Motherhood with Bea he...

There are so many horror birth stories being told and it has us all feeling nervous about giving birth. As it turns out, at Enso, we hear a ton of beautiful birth stories. Stories of strength and empowerment. It would be selfish to keep those all to ourselves. So, as part of our mission to shine light on how beautiful birth can be, we are asking women to share their beautiful birth stories on our...

Ever wonder how to get the biggest bang for your buck in nutrients? Ty Beal, researcher, recently published a paper detailing the top foods that provide the most dense micronutrients for the human population. In this study, it is estimated that 1.6 BILLION children and women of childbearing age worldwide are deficient in 1+ micronutrients. So what can you do to maximize your nutrient intake for bo...

Recovering from birth is a big deal, but recovering from a medicated birth requires even more intention and focus on the mama (and baby!). In this episode, we discuss the overall concept of rest and community as a new mother in ancient cultures (and how we can mimic it in our fast-paced world), proper nutrition, detox, physical recovery, and the beginning of breastfeeding. Resources mentioned in t...

Everyone talks about epidurals as an option for pain relief during childbirth, but what really is an epidural? In this episode, we dive deep into epidurals as a pain relief intervention and a term coined as “cascade falls”. What are some of the benefits and what are the risks of receiving an epidural? How does it really work? When is it available and when might we want to reconsider? Resources men...

I know you’ve heard of a baby shower. But have you heard of a Blessingway? In this Nourishing Moment, join Bea as she describes the sweetness of a Blessingway. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be...

Fearful about the idea of having a Birth Center or Home Birth? Did you know hospital birth is relatively new? In this episode, we explore the history of pain management and birth. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/how-trillions-of-microbes-affect-every-stage-of-our-life-from-birth-to-old-age-feature https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/labor...

Determining your values can help determine how you go about sleep in your home. Here are a few strategies and thought provoking questions to ask yourself as you journey through this season of motherhood. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and b...

Doula - a term well known in the birth world but often misinterpreted. In this episode, we dive deep into what a doula is in relation to other birth workers, how they can impact a birth experience, and what makes them a special part of a birth team. We discuss pros and cons of working with a doula and how they can support you wherever you choose to give birth. We take an evidence based approach to...

Bea tells a story about a woman's strong belief in the beauty of unmedicated birth. This woman work hard to achieve a beautiful birth and in turn change her families perspective on birth, helped her mother heal her fear of birth, helped her sister heal her birth trauma and ensured her daughter will birth with empowerment. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenata...

There are so many horror birth stories being told and it has us all feeling nervous about giving birth. As it turns out, at Enso, we hear a ton of beautiful birth stories. Stories of strength and empowerment. It would be selfish to keep those all to ourselves. So, as part of our mission to shine light on how beautiful birth can be, we are asking women to share their beautiful birth stories on our...

Veggies are so important for your health and your child's health. But it can be difficult with a picky eater. On this Nourishing Moment episode, Hannah provides tips for ensuring that everyone eats all of their veggies. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything...

There are so many horror birth stories being told and it has us all feeling nervous about giving birth. As it turns out, at Enso, we hear a ton of beautiful birth stories. Stories of strength and empowerment. It would be selfish to keep those all to ourselves. So, as part of our mission to shine light on how beautiful birth can be, we are asking women to share their beautiful birth stories on our...

Have you ever visited Labor Land? In this Nourishing Moment, Bea describes Labor Land, why it's important and how to get there. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be found at Enso Motherhood with B...

We are faced with a million choices and a lot of overwhelm. And that is just what they are - CHOICES. Choices of: How YOU can be your healthiest, How YOU go about your pregnancy, What kind of care YOU want, What birth YOU choose to have, How YOU raise your children, What education and medical YOU choose for your family. Emphasis on "YOU". They are your choices for your family. Resources are abunda...