What The Bump- Birth Podcast

In this episode Nicole Wheeler shares he journey through pregnancy and birth. At 24 weeks along, Nicole's husband of almost 9 years unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34. She describes going through what should be the happiest time in her life, while simultaneously experiencing profound grief. Her goal in sharing her story is to connect with others in this heart breaking season and to help giv...

In this episode we give a quick year end recap, answer a couple questions submitted by listeners, and then dive into talking all about postpartum sex! ____________________ 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 /...

In this episode Cassie Subler shares her birth story! Cassie is a labor and delivery/postpartum nurse and aspiring doula. She gave birth to her son, Ambrose, ten months ago.  She is very passionate about the importance of preparing for childbirth, especially as a labor and delivery nurse. Cassie shares how she felt like she had to listen to a lot of successful stories of un-medicated, no-pito...

In this episode Kyra Long shares her wild birth story! Kyra had a cord prolapse during labor which resulted in an emergent cesarean birth- having no extra anesthetic besides an epidural. She also got an “epidural bubble” postpartum and had to get a blood patch done.  ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? ht...

In this episode Savannah Allanson is sharing her birth story! Savannah planned a birth center birth but was later transferred to the hospital. She shares about her struggle with her repair postpartum and the long journey it took to get herself feeling better!  ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://w...

HI! this podcast is a general update, on life, the future of the podcast, my pregnancy, and more! Mariana became my bestfriend quickly after she told her story on the podcast - that then evolved into us going into full time work together! ____________________ bundle birth positions guide: https://www.bundlebirth.com/product-page/bundle-birth-position-guide   If you enjoyed this episode please...

In this episode Nicole Zlotnicki is coming on to share her birth story! Nicole was my FIRST EVER doula client. Her birth story was nothing like she planned-  however she advocated for her wishes, educated herself, and built a birth team to come along side her. Her story is a great example of how to navigate the medical system and stick up for your wishes while having medical anxiety. She conq...

In this episode Alyssa Molan is coming on the podcast to share the beautiful birth story of her rainbow baby. She talks about the mental / emotional anxiety of being pregnant after three miscarriages but ultimately her faith got her through. Alyssa's story is amazing, beautiful, and encouraging. She went on to have an unmedicated birth with her baby girl. ____________________ If you enjoyed this e...

In this episode Andrea Coomer is sharing her birth story. Andrea planned an unmedicated birth and went into labor one evening after a long hospital work shift. after laboring for 12+ hours it was discovered that she had cervical scar tissue from a LEEP that wouldn't allow her cervix to dilate, so she opted for an epidural to rest. Andrea shares how her birth didn't go as planned when she ended up...

In this episode Casey is coming on the podcast to share her VBAC story. Casey had a belly birth with her first baby due to her daughter being breech, her provider was extremely supportive of a VBAC and encouraged it before she even knew it was an option. For her second birth Casey fixated on a VBAC, educated herself, had the support of a doula (hello that's us!!), and ultimately had the birth she...

In this episode Alyssa is coming on to share about her birth story. Alyssa's labor stalled out - causing her to consent to pitocin to help bring her contracts closer together. She then opted for an epidural which actually failed twice and needed to be replaced. After pushing for over 2 hours with little to no progress she decided in a cesarean birth. Although she says there is a lot she would have...

In this episode Anna Hawks shares her birth story. Anna had Polyhydramnios, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension, and was induced at 36 weeks. Through it all, she describes her birth as fun! She was able to let go of control, enjoy the process, and roll with all the unexpected things that came her way!  ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with...

In this episode Victoria is coming on the podcast to share her birth story! Her water broke just before 40 weeks, her midwives actually told her to go home and sleep to see if contractions started the following day. She ended up having a low intervention induced and a beautiful hospital water birth! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends!...

In this podcast episode Dallis Westin, a Registered Psychologist, is coming on to talk about her experience with birth trauma. She has used these experiences to develop a course called The Trauma Competent Doula for birth workers to develop their trauma expertise. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://ww...

In this episode Ashley is coming on the podcast to share her birth story! Ashley had 3 miscarriages prior to doing IVF and shares her entire infertility journey with so much vulnerability and hope. Going through her pregnancy she planned for a hands off, low intervention, unmedicated birth but things quickly changed around 29 weeks when she started to have dizzy spells. She shares about her diagno...

In this episode Bethany is sharing her unmedicated hospital birth story! She shares the things she did to prep, including switching from the care of an OBGYN to a midwife. ____________________ 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/whattheb...

In this episode Bethany is sharing her unmedicated hospital birth story! She shares the things she did to prep, including switching from the care of an OBGYN to a midwife.  ____________________ 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/wh...

In this episode Takara is coming on the podcast to share her birth story! She had planned an entirely natural birth, down to every detail, but that all changed when her OB told her that her baby was going to be around 12lbs. She talks about changing courses entirely at the very end of pregnancy, the importance in acknowledging cesarean births as a birth equal to a vaginal birth, and how belly birt...

In this episode Kirsten Robinson shares the birth story of her little girl. Kristen suffered a miscarriage with her first pregnancy which resulted in retained placenta leading to two D&C's. She went on to get pregnant again shortly after and have a very positive pregnancy and beautiful birth! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wa...

In this episode Brie is sharing her birth story. Brie is a medical assistant at her local OBGYN office. She started bleeding in her third trimester one evening, it turned out she was experiencing a partial placental abruption. Later on Brie was put on bed rest and was advised to be induced at 39 weeks. Once her induction date came she made the choice (after consulting her doctors) to postpone her...

in this episode Peyton is sharing her birth center birth story. Her baby was breech up until 37 weeks when she had an external cephalic version (ECV), which she described as pressure and discomfort but not very painful! Peyton labored at home, arrived to the birth center, and had her baby within 10 minutes of pushing! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with...

In this episode I’m gonna share all about my career path and why I quit L&D nursing to become a doula!  Some resources I mention are Pro Doula (website here) which is the organization I got certified through and Doulas of the Roundtable podcast (link here).  ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.what...

In this episode Kayla is sharing her birth story! After 4 miscarriages, including an ectopic pregnancy, Kayla got pregnant with her beautiful baby! She birthed a 9.5lb baby boy - unmedicated at a birthing center with no tearing! Two weeks later her son was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, but he is already beating the odds and living up to his name - Emmanuel.  ____________________  If yo...

In this episode Shy is sharing her birth story! Shy had three chemical pregnancies before getting pregnant with her son. Some things we talk about are marginal cord insertion, switching OB providers, breech birth, emotional disconnect, birth control, and much more!  ____________________  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends!  wanna be on the...

In this episode (my client!) Anna Hill is sharing her birth story. At 36 weeks pregnant Anna's water broke, contractions started shortly after and picked up quick!  Some things we talk about are PROM, Bradley Method, unmedicated birth, the NICU , CMPI, infant acid reflux, and more! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on...