What The Bump- Birth Podcast

In this episode Sarah Farra is coming on the podcast to share her home water birth story (that is filled with joy and humor)! Sarah is an actress, singer, and Mrs. North Carolina Contestant. When hospitals started to require masks Sarah started to search for alternatives options for birth. She had no idea what a midwife, doula, or home birth even was - but knew she didn't wanna labor in a mask wit...

In this episode Blair is coming on the podcast to share her home water birth story! Blair originally was going to give birth at a hospital, but always imagined a natural home birth. She decided to fully make the transition at 30 weeks due to all the hospital restrictions - which she describes as a surprisingly seamless transition! Blair labored at home for 24 hours before birthing her son Asher, h...

In this episode Blayney comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Her first pregnancy was a huge surprise... TWINS! Her pregnancy was uncomplicated, she was planning a vaginal twin birth at first, and carried to almost 38 weeks! For Blayney's second pregnancy she planned for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with her midwife and doula. After almost 3 days in labor she had an ama...

In this episode Liz shares her positive and empowering induction birth story! Liz had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy, which towards the end her blood sugar levels started to get out of control. She was induced at 39 weeks, and says she really had to surrender to the idea of an induction. Liz mourned the birth preferences she originally had, but was quick to switch gears and make her ind...

In this episode Maddie Segal shares her 26 hour unmedicated birth story! Maddie gave birth to her son Oliver at a local birth center, which she says was an amazing experience. Maddie shares how she ate dates, drank red raspberry leaf tea, and ate two ENTIRE pineapples in an attempt to get labor started! Postpartum she struggled with a low milk supply, she tried all the supplements and saw a lactat...

In this episode Certified Nurse Midwife Marie Watson shares her three birth stories. Her first two babies were born at home in the water, while her recent third birth was an induction at the hospital! Marie shares that she actually chose to be induced and why she made that decision. She talks about the differences in home birth vs hospital birth, as well as the difference in labor with Pitocin. Ma...

In this episode were gonna talk about the top ways to cope and conquer contractions without an epidural!  ____________________ 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: whatthebumpclt.com

In this episode Nicole shares both of her birth stories, a cesarean section due to the fear of her baby measuring large followed by a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with a midwife. Nicole describes the differences in both of her postpartum journeys, especially from a mental/emotional perspective. Nicole is also a Birth Doula and Birth Photographer!  ____________________ If you...

In this episode Gabby Meacham shares about her first pregnancy. Gabby's story is real, raw, beautiful, yet filled with humor! Gabby had spinal surgery for spinal stenosis at 17 years old so knew she would most likely be unable to get an epidural during labor. Around 20 weeks Gabby also noticed swelling and redness around her breast, which her doctor told her she thought may be a rare form of cance...

In this episode Crystal Parker is coming on the podcast to share both of her unmedicated birth stories - which she describes as fun and enjoyable! Crystal shares about how she did not love being pregnant, however loved giving birth! We talk about her birth experience at a birth center, her water breaking during a yoga class, and how she barely made it through the doors of the birth center before h...

We are talking about essential oil use during pregnancy and labor! In this episode I touch on eight of the most popular / useful essential oils, their benefits, how to use them, and where to buy them! This has been something I have been diving into lately myself so I figured an episode  on it would be perfect! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be...

In this episode Beth Restituto is coming on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! With her first birth she was induced for PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes), she labored for 26 hours before birthing her baby girl completely unmedicated! Beth's second pregnancy was during the COVID-19 pandemic where she struggled to find a provider in a new city. She shares how she went past 41 weeks...

In this episode Allison Hufford is coming on the podcast to share her two very different birth stories! Her first birth of her baby girl Abigail was "textbook" from Allisons perspective, however her second birth ended in an rushed cesarean section after pushing for 3 hours. Allison shares how throughout her first two pregnancies she went with the flow of her providers and did not do much advocatin...

In this episode Lisa shares about her pregnancy at an "Advanced Maternal Age" and how exercise helped her to have what she considers a boring and uneventful pregnancy! Lisa talks about how she made small modifications in her workout routine but overall felt staying active helped fuel her pregnancy. She talks about her induction at 39 weeks and wanting to be as natural as possible with it, so she o...

In this episode Taylor Focht is coming on the podcast to share all about her amazing job - a newborn night nurse / postpartum doula! Taylor shares about her passion for her job and how she is able to fill the gap of the lack in postpartum care for so many women.  BE ON THE PODCAST: whatthebumpclt.com What The Bump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ What The Bump Website / Blog: w...

This episode is a rerecording / update of episode 25 of the podcast!  We're taking about the top ways to naturally induce labor - including my two favorites, dates and red raspberry leaf tea! ____________________ 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://w...

In this episode Amanda Johnson is sharing her fast and unmedicated birth story with her first pregnancy. She also shares how postpartum she suffered from pubic symphysis and was discharged with a walker. It took her until almost 6 months postpartum to completely heal. Amanda is now pregnant with her second baby and hoping to be able to have another vaginal birth while working to prevent pubic symp...

In this episoide we are diving into Gestational Diabetes (GDM) - what it is? how it is diagnosed? why you may be at a higher risk for developing? what happens during your pregnancy if you have GDM? will you have to take insulin and be induced? and more!  We talk about why getting tested / screened for GDM is very important, and your options for screening... HINT: the standard glucose toleranc...

Betty is back just three days postpartum to share her birth story! Betty had her second unmedicated hospital birth which she describes as fast and furious! BE ON THE PODCAST: whatthebumpclt.com What The Bump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ What The Bump Website / Blog: whatthebumpclt.com Betty on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered_by_betty/

In this episode I am chatting with Andrea and Colleen from Wumblekin about how they started their company, what they provide, and how they use evidence based practices to create their subscription boxes. Listen through because there's a giveaway at the end! Wumblekin is a subscription box for every trimester, full of goodies hand picked for those certain weeks. The best part, in each trimester box...

SURPRISE! I AM PREGNANT!!! I have been DYING to share this with you all! My husband and I are expecting our rainbow baby in September. After our loss last May we decided to hold off on announcing this pregnancy for a little while. I am currently 16 weeks, so we have a lot of catching up to do! I cannot wait to share this beautiful journey! HEAD OVER TO MY INSTAGRAM TO FIND OUT THE GENDER OF THIS S...

In this episode we are covering how to increase a MANS fertility!  When it comes to couples struggling to get pregnant, a lot of women are often the first ones to jump down a rabbit hole of how they can increase their fertility, better track ovulation, and figure out any possible way to increase their chances of getting pregnant , which is great! There is nothing wrong with that! BUT tod...

Michelle Benoit is a Physical Therapist here in Charlotte specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy, and postpartum. In the episode we talk about: signs of pelvic floor dysfunction how to relieve pelvic and back pain during pregnancy how to prepare your pelvic floor for pregnancy and birth how to engage your pelvic floor and transverse abdominal wall specific prep we can do to help with an unmed...

In this episode Betty comes on the podcast to share her unmedicated hospital birth with her first baby girl! Betty talks about fitness during pregnancy, how her mindset is what got her through unmedicated labor, and how she struggled postpartum with anxiety surrounding being a new mother. Betty gives so much amazing tips on how she is better preparing for the postpartum period for after her next b...

In this episode we are talking about the most recent and up to date information regarding COVID 19, the COVID 19 Vaccine, and pregnancy! BE ON THE PODCAST: whatthebumpclt.com What The Bump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt/ What The Bump Website / Blog: whatthebumpclt.com sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776449 https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-gui...