Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

Show Notes Join us as we interview Sarah Merrill, creator and host of the Podcast Big Kid Problems along with the Bottle Service Podcast. We talk about Sarah's pregnancy, working through her prenatal depression, and lessons learned for any future pregnancies! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Don'...

Show Notes Jamie knew she had the goal to go unmedicated, and did EVERYTHING she could to accomplish her goal. She put in the work to prepare her body and become as educated as she could about birth. With the support of her husband and doula, her labor lasted for three hours after a membrane sweep! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Birth I...

Are you interested in having a water birth? You can utilize a water birth early to get in the zone, or you can utilize it later in labor to take that edge off to keep things moving, to get a break, or just to feel a little bit more comfort and ease for the laboring process. You get to choose! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Birth Instagr...

If you've experienced prodromal labor, you know the mental and physical exhaustion that come along with it. If you haven't experienced it, listen in on tips to manage your contractions, positively frame the experience, and know what to expect. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Don't forget to...

Every pregnancy and birth is different, but no one plans to have a less than ideal experience. So what happens when things don't go according to "plan"? Jake & Danielle share their experience and lessons learned from infertility, miscarriage, and complicated pregnancies. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Birth Instagram...

Our guest this week is Sleep & Well-Being Expert, Taylor Kulik! When it comes to baby sleep, it's exciting to know what's normal and when it's not normal, what can I do? How can I make it a positive experience? And all of those kinds of questions, which we get the answers here today. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course My Essential Bir...

We're celebrating our 200th Episode for My Essential Birth! 🎉 To celebrate, Stephanie King, the host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast and creator of the My Essential Birth Course AND My Essential Postpartum Course, will be sharing her birth stories (one Cesarean, one VBAC, and one home birth!) and how it impacted her to become a doula! You won't want to miss this celebrati...

Having preterm labor can be nerve wracking for a mama. In this week's episode, we talk about signs, symptoms, and the options you have if you're having preterm labor. You always have choices, and it's important to know educate yourself on what to do if preterm labor comes up during your pregnancy. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercis...

We love sharing positive birth stories with our listeners! This week, Valerrie Craig shares about her water birth at a birth center for her first baby. She takes us through her pregnancy journey, how she prepared for labor, and how she pushed through the mental blocks towards the end of her labor.  Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Don't...

While prenatal and postpartum preeclampsia is not uncommon for women, there are still some signs to watch for and things you can do to prevent it. Even if you are diagnosed, there are still choices you can make for what is best for you and your baby's health. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pre...

When it comes to postpartum, you may feel that you need some extra help navigating all the new experiences of motherhood. Postpartum Doula, Gigi Vincent, answers questions we've received from mamas like you! Having someone in your corner can make such a huge difference in your healing journey! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises DONA Intern...

First time mama, Amanda Warnsholz, shares her unmedicated birth story following an abnormal pap smear before her pregnancy and the complications afterwards. She shares all about how she and her husband pivoted to prepare for a more holistic approach to birth and labor. Relaxation practice was super helpful for her and she tried to stay active her whole pregnancy! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birt...

Whether you go right up to your guess date or pass it, having that number in your head can really throw you for a loop! But at the end of the day, your body and your baby know when the time is right. So trust that your body knows what it's doing. This week, Stephanie Bratton shares her home birth story after going 43+1 weeks with her sweet babe.  Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My...

Meditation can be powerful. The mind is very powerful and very suggestive during pregnancy. We want to give it the good stuff to help us have a good mindset for pregnancy & birth. This simple, guided meditation will help you feel calm, relaxed, and in-tune with your body. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Don't forget to RATE & FO...

There is no one right way to give birth. There is no judgment here whether you choose to go unmedicated or not! If having an unmedicated birth is your goal though, listen in for practical and helpful tips on how to achieve the birth you desire! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram 3 Free Exercises Find It & Flip It Exercise Questions to Ask Your Provider The...

We tend to think of pelvic floor exercises as something you do postpartum. This week's guest, Dr. Lizzie, DPT, talks about how crucial it is to prepare your body before and during pregnancy! We talk about pelvic floor therapy, diastasis recti, and infertility. You'll want to listen in for the incredibly helpful information in this episode! 🤩 You can find Lizzie at: Instagram Website Lin...

Having an unmedicated birth is a huge decision and requires so much preparation physically AND mentally. Your body will do what your brain tells it to! For your body to enter "Labor Land", it's imperative that mom feels safe and supported. Taryn shares her birth story about how her support and mental preparation helped her achieve the birth she desired for her third baby girl. Links...

Healthy eating habits and moving your body is SO important when you're pregnant. It sets you up for a healthy pregnancy keeps you low risk! Shayli Campbell, pre/postnatal instructor, shares her advice and answers your questions about fitness during and after pregnancy! I love that Shayli was able to answer specific questions that our mamas have been asking. Shayli shares about her different p...

If you are a mom, and you’re feeling like things are hard, life is rough, you don’t know how to make things works, it is just part of the process! Just stick with it! Welcome to motherhood. We’re all in this together. I see you. I support you. You’re doing better than you think you are. 💜 Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram EPDS (Edinburgh Postpartum Depression...

In this quick to the point but informational episode, if you are Rh negative, you will now have all the information you need about the RhoGAM shot, when you’ll receive it (if you choose!), how it’ll affect you and your baby, and all the benefits and risks. As always, you have a choice! No matter what pregnancy this is for you, there’s always more you can learn! This episode is especially for mamas...

"I believe God made my body to do this." With this mantra, Starlee was able to achieve the birth she wanted by preparing her body and mind with the My Essential Birth Course. After struggling with infertility, she was able to focus on her dream of becoming a mother. Her husband also learned knowledge is power, which gave him confidence to be an active participant in the birth experience....

Parents get so much "advice" on what to do and what not to do when it comes to baby sleep. Kim West, author and sleep coach, takes a gentle baby-led approach to creating sleep habits that will guide you and your family on your sleep journey. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram Sleep Lady's Guide: Elements of Baby-Led Sleep Shaping Kim West's...

Today's episode is information all about the placenta: its function, risks, complications, and how to equip yourself with knowledge in order to make the best decisions for you and your baby should you run into one of these conditions. My goal for this episode is purely informational so you can tuck this away and refer back to it IF this happens to you. 🤍 Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth C...

An unmedicated birth experience doesn't just happen. It requires so much preparation physically and mentally. It also requires you knowing what you want and letting your provider know "this is the plan, get on board." This week's birth story with Jo Gibson is the perfect example of how knowledge is power and the more you know, the more options you have. Links Mentioned: My Esse...

Having a sweet little baby in your arms is the best feeling! But what do you do when real life hits and you've got to do all the things while still caring for your newborn? Baby wearing is a great option for mamas to keep baby close while also getting things done! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Instagram Cassidy's Recommended Baby Carriers Cassidy’s Social...