Jennifer Baalaer, Doula, RN, BSN
What The Bump- Birth Podcast
Your go to podcast for all things pregnancy and birth! My name is Jennifer, I am a doula and former labor and delivery nurse. My goal is to educate and learn with you. I truly believe every mama deserves to have an informed pregnancy and birth where they feel empowered to make the decisions they choose, not ones chosen for them!link to my website where you can find the blog to this podcast and any products mentioned: www.whatthebumpclt.com
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Jennifer Baalaer, Doula, RN, BSN
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Latest episode
Jul 14, 2025
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Episodes
EP 149: Hospital Birth Story + Having Flexible Birth Preferences with Amanda Kelly 12.02.2024 56:00
In this episode Amanda shares the birth story of her baby boy! she shares about how researching and learning were key elements that prepared her for birth- as well as remaining flexible with her birth plans! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagr...
EP 148: Second Birth Story, Going from 1 to 2, Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Emily Ross 05.02.2024 42:50
In this episode Emily comes on to share the unmedicated birth of her SECOND baby. Emilys first birth story is EP 91 of the podcast! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthe...
EP 147: Unmedicated Birth Story of her Second Baby with Mary Cochran 22.01.2024 55:51
In this episode Mary comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Marys first was a hospital birth with an epidural while her second she planned for a hospital birth unmedicated! She shares both her journeys through pregnancy and two very different labors! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https:...
EP 146: Induction to Cesarean Birth Story with Sierra Maurer 15.01.2024 56:55
In this episode Sierra shares her induction birth story that ultimately ended in a cesarean. She talks through the process and shares so much insight into what she went through- there's truly so much to learn in this episode! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect w...
EP 145: Miscarriage Story with Brieanna Frei-Watson 18.12.2023 48:54
In this episode Brie comes on to share her miscarriage story. Brie shared the unmedicated birth story of her daughter on episode 104 of the podcast 19 months ago. Over the last three months she has been walking through the loss of her second baby. Brie shares the journey from start to finish with vulnerability and truth. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share w...
EP 144: Hospital Birth Story + Retained Placenta with Dani Becker 11.12.2023 43:50
in this episode Dani shares her birth and postpartum story. After birthing her baby Dani's placenta took longer than normal to release. For weeks postpartum Dani had on and off unexplained bleeding, after ER trips and multiple ultrasounds her OB confirmed that she had retained placenta. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on...
EP 143: Wild Card Third Birth + Surrendering Control with Hope 04.12.2023 47:45
In this episode Hope shares all three of her birth stories with so much passion and joy! My favorite part of this conversation is when Hope and I talk about life after kids vs before kids- it was something I needed to hear myself. Hope's biggest piece of advice for mamas is to surrender control over the things we cannot change. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and...
EP 142: Two Inductions, Intrusive Postpartum Thoughts, and Becoming a Doula with Darby Swan 27.11.2023 39:17
In this episode Darby comes on the podcast to share both of her induction birth stories and how they have propelled her into becoming a doula! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog:...
EP 141: All About Prenatal Depression with Laila from The Learning to Mom Podcast 20.11.2023 41:09
In this episode Laila from The Learning to Mom Podcast comes on to share about her journey with prenatal depression. Laila struggled herself with prenatal depression during the pregnancy of her baby girl. Her mission is to spread awareness on how to recognize it + give you practical tips to overcome it. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama frie...
EP 140: Having a Doula, Getting Stuck in Triage, Postpartum Body Image, and More with Serena Edwards 13.11.2023 57:56
In this podcast episode Serena is sharing the birth story of her first baby- she includes how they struggled to get pregnant and planned to do IUI, how during her labor she had no choice but to labor much longer than planned with no pain relief, and about her postpartum struggles with body image. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wa...
EP 139: Induction Birth Story in the UK with Samantha Perry 01.11.2023 47:16
In this episode Samantha shares the birth story of her first baby in the UK! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com
EP 138: Moving, Postpartum Anxiety, and Induction Birth Story with Kelsey Fryman 25.10.2023 47:18
In this episode Kelsey shares her about her experience moving across the county at the end of her pregnancy as well as her postpartum journey with anxiety. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our web...
EP 137: Unmedicated VBAC with Erin Broschak 18.10.2023 1:15:03
In this episode Erin shares all about her unmedicated VBAC! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com
EP 136: Unmedicated Birth of Over 11lb Baby with Kayla Johnson 11.10.2023 31:58
In this episode Kayla shares all about the birth of her son! Kayla had a beautiful unmedicated birth AND her baby was over 11lb! Her story is a great reminder that you can birth a big baby, that every labor is unique, and that you were made to be your babies mama. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://ww...
EP 135: Changing from Home Birth to Induction with Jen Tolson 04.10.2023 51:31
In this episode Jen shares both of her birth stories. Her first was an induction with no epidural, for her second Jen originally planned for a home birth but ended up choosing to be induced due to hypertension. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Insta...
EP 134: Home Birth Transfer with Julia Burr 27.09.2023 42:40
In this episode Julia shares her journey through pregnancy and decision for a home birth. Although when labor unfolded Julia ended up transferring to the hospital and birthing her baby via cesarean - she shares the key things that led her to feeling empowered and in control during her birth. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna b...
EP 133: Finding a Brain Tumor at 33 Weeks Pregnant with Taylor Herrero 20.09.2023 1:00:50
In this episode Taylor shares her pregnancy and birth journey. At 33 weeks pregnant Taylor suffered a seizure in her sleep. After multiples tests the doctors told her she had a brain tumor in her frontal lobe - they wanted to operate immediately while she was pregnant. Surprisingly, Taylor was flooded with peace and calmness. Throughout her story Taylor is full of joy and hope - her goal in sharin...
EP 132: Unmedicated Birth Story - In Denial at 10cm - with Amanda Cosmo 13.09.2023 33:03
In this episode Amanda shares her birth story! Amanda had "back pain" from what she thought was a pulled back muscle for days- turns out she was in labor the entire time! She arrived to the hospital completely dilated with contractions that were still 8-10 minutes apart. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? htt...
EP 130: Giving Birth in an Ambulance with Morgan Anastasia 09.08.2023 35:38
In this episode Morgan is sharing her wild birth story! Morgan got turned away from the hospital and ended up giving birth in her driveway in an ambulance! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our web...
EP 129: Beautiful Birth Center Birth with Samantha Mabe 12.07.2023 41:06
In this episode samantha shares all about the birth of her son at a birth center here in NC. She shares how she prepped a TON- physically, mentally, emotionally, and educationally. She describes her birth in such a beautiful and positive way! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/p...
EP 128: Home Birth Story with Liz Buckley 28.06.2023 51:40
In this episode Liz is sharing her home birth story! Liz chose to birth her second baby at home with an amazing birth team. She had a rather quick birth and was in denial for much of it! She shares how she made the decision to transition her care to a home birth and how she prepped for her second birth! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama frie...
EP 127: My ONE Hour Home Birth! 07.06.2023 54:01
In this episode I am sharing all about my home birth including my pregnancy, plans, and how it all unfolded. It was crazy, quick, and shocking. My son was born at home, on my bathroom floor, in ONE hour of labor, and weighed TEN pounds. Listen to the full story! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www....
EP 126: Birth Story + Epidural Reaction with Alison Tullius 31.05.2023 35:41
In this episode Alison shares her birth story! Alison describes her labor as rough overall, much due to a reaction to her epidural that caused her to go numb all over her body! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w...
EP 125: Redemptive Birth with Becca Douglas 17.05.2023 57:40
In this episode Becca shares the birth of her second baby! She shares a beautiful and redemptive birth that was everything she planned and hoped for! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website...
EP 124: Unmedicated Birth Story with Caroline LaBonte 03.05.2023 38:43
In this episode Caroline shares her 36 hour unmedicated birth story! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com Breast milk jewelry: thehoneyandgold.com
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