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Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!
Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, and two girls, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com.
I love to help…
Episodes
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Breastfeeding: The First 48 Hours with Sally Wright, IBCLC
One of the first things on our minds as soon as we have our babies is feeding them. Those first few days can feel like a blur and if you're choosing to…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Do THIS to Start Labor Naturally NOW!
Childbirth is a rite of passage and an essential part of the human experience… but it can often be confusing, scary, and sometimes, a little stressful. We all…
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Successful Parenting Starts With Pregnancy
We're all learning together. There isn't one way to create or raise a child and there's not even a 'right' way for every person, couple, or family to navigate…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Top 5 Myths of Prenatal Exercise with Nicole Scheitlin
In this week's episode, I am joined by Nicole Scheitlin to bust the top 5 myths you've probably heard surrounding prenatal and postpartum exercise and…
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The Magic of Postpartum Doulas with Sariah Wight
As a mother of 3 and someone who has experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, I wish I had known about postpartum doulas sooner in my journey. Postpartum…
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Top 10 Red Flags From Your Provider
Do you know how to tell if your provider is going to be a supportive part of your birth team? I see moms run into this issues a lot. You know how much I talk…
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The Final Hour - Carly's Birth Story
This week I'm so excited to welcome Carly and her husband, Robbie who are sharing the story of the birth of their firstborn! Dive in to hear about how they…
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Babywearing with Certified Babywearing Educator: Annie Roskelley
This week we are joined by Annie Roskelley, a mother to 3 kids, certified babywearing educator, and volunteer at Babywearing Weber/Davis County Utah. She's…
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Where Can I Have My Baby?
When it comes to giving birth, most people picture it going down in a hospital room. This is absolutely an option and there are more! That’s what we’re setting…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Dad's Role During Pregnancy & Childbirth with David Arrell
In this podcast episode we are interviewing David Arrell who is a dad, consultant and men's coach. He turned author with his book, "Welcome to Fatherhood", in…
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Kirsten's Home Birth Story
When I say, “Home birth,” what comes to mind? Is it comfortable and happy and warm? Is it uncertain and messy and unorganized? This week on the Pregnancy and…
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{REBROADCAST} 15 Things That Cause More Pain During Birth
It's true that we love telling you all of the ways to have an easier, more comfortable, confident and empowered birth experience, but we decided to switch…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Care - What do Mothers Need to Know
As parents, you are more than capable of taking control and having a more comfortable birth. On this episode of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, you're…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Becoming a Doula + Making Induction a Success with Bonnie Baker
The role a doula plays in childbirth is beautiful and sacred. A doula will offer her assistance, her guidance, and her loving support to a mother from…
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Interview With The Editors
“Have you ever wondered what males really know about pregnancy and birth?” The My Essential Birth podcasting team does an incredible job every week of filming…
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Forward-Leaning Inversion + Creating Balance in the Pelvis
Today we dive further into one of the 3 free exercise that we give to you on our website, that will prepare you and your body for giving birth. The…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
The Best Birthing Positions for an Easier Labor & Birth
If you've ever wondered what the very best birthing positions for easier labor and delivery are, we've got you covered! And by "we," I mean my husband and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy with Dr. Brandie Nemchenko
This week on My Essential Birth, I welcome Serial Entrepreneur, Chiropractor, and Doctor Brandie Nemchenko. Brandie is the Founder and CEO of Experience…
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Curb Walking For Labor
This week, on My Essential Birth, I delve into the natural ways to induce childbirth, answering questions about the processes and methods, their risks and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
First Baby, Birthing with Midwives: Taylor’s Birth Story
Today’s guest is Taylor, a new mom and student of My Essential Birth, who recently gave birth to the first baby in her family. In spite of rough symptoms in…
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Why The Golden Hour Matters!
Are you prepared for the very first step of the postpartum period? This week on the podcast, I talk about the golden hour—that crucial first 60 minutes…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Am I In Labor?
Do you know what to look for to know it’s labor time?! This week on the podcast, I talk about what those things are but also give you some detail on how they…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Safety of Homebirth + Informed Consent with Angie, LM, CPM
This week I had the pleasure of having incredible home birth midwife, Angie, LM, CPM, join me on the podcast. Angie, from the Long Beach, CA area, gives us…
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Anne's Birth Story: Experiencing All the Firsts
I can't wait for you to listen to this inspiring birth story with Anne, a My Essential Birth Course mama, who takes us through her journey from conception…
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Bringing Baby Home: Mom & Dad Talk Postpartum
You’ve had the baby, now what? This has now become a 24 hour responsibility. In this episode, I walk you through what happens from the time you give birth…
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3 Pregnancy Lies You Probably Believe
Since it's the simple things that can trip us up the most when it comes to trying to create the birth experience we’re really aiming for, I want to throw a few…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
15 Things That Cause More Pain During Birth
It's true that we love telling you all of the ways to have an easier, more comfortable, confident and empowered birth experience, but we decided to switch…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Twins: What To Expect With Dr. Nate Fox
I sat down with Dr. Nate Fox, once again, and I got to ask him all of YOUR questions about twins! Birthing one baby comes with its fair share of challenges…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Speedy Delivery: Erica’s Birth Story
On this weeks podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting with one of the members of the My Essential Birth Course, and talking about her most recent birth…
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Prodromal Labor & What It Means for Your Birth
This week’s episode is going to focus on all of the ins and outs of prodromal labor. 2020 changed a lot of things for birth, including causing a ton of…
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Induction: When Is It Necessary + How to Make It Successful
Women are being forced into unnecessary inductions which makes me pose the question, do women’s bodies need to be forced into labor as much as they are being…
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Why Partners Love Doulas for Birth Support
If your partner is thinking that there's really no point in having a doula because that's kind of taking over their job, or they don't think it's worth the…
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Birth Story: Triumph Over Adversity
This is another extra special episode because I am here with my sister. If you have been following along for a while you know I said I hoped to have her on the…
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The Most Important Things for Pregnancy & Birth
I can't believe I get to be here with you for the 100th Episode of this podcast! With my many years of experience, professionally and personally, I thought…
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Cloth Diapering 101
If you're considering cloth diapering, I may just firehose you (in a good way) on this episode so I apologize, and you're welcome. It's a ton of information…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Special Episode: My Husband's Point of View
The partner's point of view can be kind of a mystery and I've had a lot of women asking me what their partner should know and do. Well, you're welcome...and…
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Unmedicated Birth Stories: One Induction with Preeclampsia & One Textbook with Eryn Stucki
Birth stories are a window into the powerful work we do as women to get our babies earthside and Eryn's story is no exception. She was a student of mine when…
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Placenta Previa During Pregnancy + How it Affects Your Birth
This is quick and information-filled episode about placenta previa, including, what it is, how it's diagnosed during pregnancy, how it will affect your birth…
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Placenta Encapsulation: Is It For Me? with Shannon Sheppard
This episode dives deep into everything you want to know about placenta encapsulation. From postpartum depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, to what…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Don't Underestimate the Power of Birth
We know from our years of serving women, taking them step by step through childbirth education, that there is a power to birth and work to be done in order to…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Things Your Partner Doesn't Know or Doesn't Want to Know About Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Our loving warning to you is to make sure that you get pregnant before letting your partner listen to this adorable list! Ha! We must say we had a ton of fun…
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Advocating Your Birth Plan
We stress the importance of having a vision for your birth and finding the right provider to support you through that process, but how exactly do you get…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Vaccines: What You Need to Know
With so many decisions to make during pregnancy and postpartum, we know that vaccines are not only a hot topic but are also at the forefront of everyone's mind…
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Achieving Balance in the Pelvis for Pregnancy and Birth with Deb Flashenberg
Tune into this excellent conversation we had with prenatal yoga instructor, doula, Lamaze Childbirth Educator, and mother, Deb Flashenberg as we discuss why…
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Your Biggest Challenge in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
It's not that you can't eat a ton, or that you're swollen, the heartburn, exhaustion, or crazy pregnancy dreams, so do you know what it is!? We have seen a…
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When Do I Leave for My Birthplace During Labor?
This is probably the thing moms are most curious about as they approach their due date! When do I head into the hospital? When do I call the midwife at the…
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What Happens at the Hospital During Labor
We know you're wondering exactly what you can expect when you arrive at the hospital during active labor and this episode is going to walk you through the step…
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Who Is On Your Birth Team?
This episode starts with two stories about a birthing mother named "Jessica" and we have a feeling you may relate to her quite a bit, but you'll have to tell…
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The #1 Reason for Cesarean Birth
We know that if you're following along with us there's a good chance you are not planning for a cesarean birth. It may surprise you to learn what the number…
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Making Your Birthplace Like Home & Why It Matters
Often when we head to our birthplace we are walking away from all of the things that bring us comfort. What if we told you that there was a way to create more…
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Episiotomy: Will You Need One?
If you ask around, chances are you're going to find some moms who have had an episiotomy and it may leave you wondering if you will need one too. Don't worry!…
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Does A Full Moon Cause Labor?
We hear this a lot as doulas and it seems to get a lot of attention once every month when women are approaching their due date...so is it true that a full moon…
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What Makes Labor Longer or Shorter?
We know you get to hear ALLLL of the craziest birth stories while you're pregnant and you're probably wondering, "How do I make sure my birth isn't like THAT?"…
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Should I Push OR Let My Body Push On Its Own?
We know this is a pretty hot topic right now and we've been getting quite a few questions about whether moms should bear down and push their babies out OR if…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
What To Do When Your Water Breaks
You are not alone in wanting to know what happens if your water breaks and what you should do if it does. We hope you love how we broke this down into the…
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The 3 Stages of Birth: First Stage + Transition, Pushing and the Placenta
Perhaps you've heard of the stages of birth or labor before, and maybe you haven't, but once you understand what they are and how to tell when you've reached…
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How Late Is TOO Late For Birth Prep?
We often get comments like, "I'm so sad I just found your podcast/birth course, I only have a few weeks until I give birth." To which we say, GREAT! That means…
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Working vs Stay-At-Home Moms: Pros, Cons, & How to Make It a Success
Whether you're a Stay-At-Home, Work-At-Home, or Working mom, there are definitely some good things (benefits), some not-so-great things (risks), and ways to…
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Transition & the Beauty of Surrender During Birth
The most intense, shortest, and possibly the most important part of the birth process, Transition not only moves you into the next stage of birth but also the…
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Must-Haves for Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum
We asked, you told us, and then we made an entire episode quoting all of your incredible suggestions for what every mom should have during pregnancy, birth, &…