One Way or a Mother

Arianna reflects on her journey from a traumatic C-section to an empowering VBAC, highlighting the contrast between her two births and the role of support, preparation, and intention in her healing. With guidance from Dr. Crane and a strong community, she finds strength, joy, and a renewed sense of accomplishment as her family grows. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original seri...

Arianna goes into labor a week early and begins the journey at home with her support team including husband Zach, doula Bailey, and best friend Leigh. As contractions intensify, they head to the hospital, where Arianna aims to achieve a VBAC with the guidance of Dr. Crane. The episode captures the power of preparation, support, and mindset through a challenging and triumphant birth experience. One...

Arianna is 37 weeks pregnant as she juggles an unfinished move, sleepless nights, and emotional ups and downs. With support from her OB and a Reiki session to center herself, Arianna refines her birth plan and prepares for labor amid the chaos. The episode ends with insights from her husband, Zach, and a glimpse of the final moments before birth. One Way or a Mother is an ⁠Informed Pregnancy Media...

Arianna’s journey to reclaim her childbirth experience leads to an exploration of cesarean section rates in the United States and the systemic issues within the American medical system. Delving into the benefits of finding autonomy in the birth process, Arianna and various birth professionals discuss the role of fear, orgasmic birth potential, and the importance of power and pleasure during labor....

At 36 weeks, Arianna delves into ancestral healing and holistic practices with Dr. Galia Lowenstein to prepare for a transformative birth experience. This episode explores female disempowerment in conventional birth experiences and highlights Arianna's journey to confront and heal familial trauma. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee...

Arianna prepares for an unmedicated vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) with the help of her new doula. This episode dives into hypnobirthing techniques, emotional release, and sensory deprivation therapy as Arianna reflects on tackling past traumas and setting a positive mental environment for her upcoming birth. One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is pr...

Arianna tells the story of her traumatic emergency cesarean, the postpartum fallout, and the complex breastfeeding journey she navigated with her first pregnancy. How will this prepare her for her second? One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee. Expert care, every stage. Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more....

Meet Arianna and her husband Zach as they prepare for the birth of their second child. Arianna recounts her tumultuous younger years filled with rebellion, experimentation, and the struggles of growing up with a single mother in southern California. Now a filmmaker, she delves deep into her past and shares about how her experiences are shaping her current journey. With humor and vulnerability, Ari...

Arianna discusses her conscious decision to start a family, her early success with conception, and her challenging first pregnancy characterized by extreme nausea. As the COVID-19 pandemic hits, Arianna’s routine obstetric care becomes increasingly impersonal, leading her to make a last-minute switch to a home birth. With support from a newly found midwife, Arianna prepares for an unmedicated home...

Dive into Arianna's intense and unexpected labor journey with her first child where she experienced prolonged and painful contractions, requiring support from her doula and midwife. Despite aiming for an unmedicated home birth, escalating pain and unforeseen complications force here into a hospital transfer. Will she get the VBAC she desired? One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media orig...

Enjoy this sneak peek! One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history leading up to the birth. Episodes feature the expectant mother along with her family, doctors, and birth work team. In season one of OWAM, w...