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The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 12: "Faith Over Fear in Birth"  It's been a while since I popped in to say hello, so I wanted to share an update with my progress on my childbirth educator and doula certifications as well as some tidbits of what is to come with my upcoming birth membership. Be sure you're on my EMAIL LIST for my upcoming pregnancy and childbirth reso...

The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 11: "Tips For a Natural Homebirth"  There is so much information out there and this only scratches the surface, but I hope it helps someone! This is a brief, crash course or you could even consider it a little pep talk as you prepare for a natural, homebirth.  Be sure you're on my EMAIL LIST for my upcoming pregnancy and childbirth re...

The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 10: "Wrapping Up My Doula and Childbirth Educator Training"  This episode is really just an announcement and a hello as well as a few random nuggets of birth advice. If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 4 and doula in training. I have another, well-seasoned podcast called The Crunchy Catholic Podcast as well as various...

The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 9: "The Longest and Fastest Labor of My Life - the Birth Story of Baby #4. Weeks of Prodromal Labor followed by a Speedy Fast Delivery - Homebirth VBAC" Goodness me oh my was this a wild ride! This was an incredibly life-changing experience... the birth of my 4th baby! I am so proud to say that I've now had 2 C Sections, and TWO homeb...

The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 8: "Podcast Name Change Announcement!" As suggested by the title, I'm announcing in this episode the reason for the name change from "The Anchor of Hope Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast" to "The Crunchy Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast" and also sharing some other tidbits about my plans moving forward with this podcast while...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 7: "Ten Crunchy Things to Have On Hand As You Approach Your Due Date - Natural Minded Pregnant Mama's Hospital or Homebirth Bag" This was a fun one to talk about! Here are links for most of the things mentioned: 1. The "Nourish Her Naturally" Multivitamin tincture that I take as a prenatal can be purchased from Earthley (affiliate...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 6: "My HOMEBIRTH After 2 C Sections" (Part 2 of 2) And the grand finale of the birth stories of my children... the redeeming homebirth of baby #3! This episode is truly what I have been building up to throughout episodes 1-5... bring your tissues! If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have ano...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 5: "My HOMEBIRTH After 2 C Sections" (Part 1 of 2) And the grand finale of the birth stories of my children... the redeeming homebirth of baby #3! Again, this turned into another Part 1 and Part 2 so stay tuned for Part 2. The video I took during my absolutely beautiful "moment with God" I referenced near the life-sized Crucifix at...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 4: "My Attempted Homebirth After C Section" (Part 2 of 2) Continuing the BIRTH STORY of baby #2! (Be SURE to go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already) Here I share what all went into my decision to attempt a homebirth after a C Section. I went through most of my pregnancy planning to have a VBAC at the hospital but at 32...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 3: "My Attempted Homebirth After C Section" (Part 1 of 2) Introducing the BIRTH STORY of baby #2! Here I share what all went into my decision to attempt a homebirth after a C Section. I went through most of my pregnancy planning to have a VBAC at the hospital but at 32 weeks, sudden Covid rules led to some research surrounding home...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 2: "My Firstborn's Birth Story - C Section for Being Breech" (Part 2 of 2) I am so excited to bring you Part 2 of the story of me becoming a mother and having my first baby. Things might get a little emotional here! If we haven't met yet, I'm Rosie, Catholic mother of 3 with #4 on the way. I have another, well-seasoned podcast call...

Anchor of Hope Catholic Pregnancy and Childbirth Podcast - Episode 1: "My Firstborn's Birth Story - C Section for Being Breech" (Part 1 of 2) My goodness has this new podcast series been a LONG time coming! I am so thrilled to be here, sharing about my journey into motherhood and navigating the "system" of the pregnancy and childbirth world. This episode turned into needing to have two parts, so p...