What The Bump- Birth Podcast

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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In this episode Caroline shares her 36 hour unmedicated birth story!

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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 give discussion on grief at a young age.

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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!

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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-pitocin births to give her the confidence needed to have the unmedicated + birth center birth she wanted. 

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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. 

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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! 

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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!

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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 conquered so many fears throughout birth and continues to postpartum, her biggest tips are to advocate for yourself, educate yourself, hire a doula, and accept help!

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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.

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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 having a failed vacuum attempt that resulted in a cesarean birth.

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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 hoped for!  

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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 changed, in the end everything played out perfectly to get her daughter here safety. It turned out she had a nuchal cord (umbilical cord around her neck) that was getting tighter every time she pushed. Her nurse said that in all her 30+ years she has never seen a baby life through a cord that tight. 

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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! 

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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.

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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 diagnosis of pre-eclampsia and how it changed her birth plan. Ashley ended up having an empowering and beautiful cesarean / belly birth! Her biggest message for all mamas is to keep an open mind - whether it be during pregnancy, during birth, or postpartum as you navigate motherhood.

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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.

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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. 

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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 birth is be just as special! 

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