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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
Counting Down to Baby: Final Two Weeks
The last two weeks of pregnancy can be a bit tricky because #1 you don't know when those last two weeks will actually be and #2 it feels exciting and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
GIVEAWAY + What to Eat in the Fourth Trimester: Interview with Dietician, Jaren Soloff
We talk A LOT about how to take care of yourself during pregnancy, but what about that "Fourth Trimester" after baby is born? We had a very special interview…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Top Ten Pregnancy Complaints and the BEST Solutions Part 2
Part 2!! We asked you what was ailing you and it turns out that the responses we got were a lot of the same pregnancy complaints- things that top the list for…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Top Ten Pregnancy Complaints and the BEST Solutions Part 1
We asked you what was ailing you and it turns out that the responses we got were a lot of the same pregnancy complaints- things that top the list for pregnant…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Interview with High-Risk Doctor: Nate Fox
Dr. Nate Fox, a Maternal Fetal Medicine (aka High-Risk) doctor, joins us to discuss how passionate he is about what he does as well and answers some questions…
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Laboring Without Your Partner? Do THIS!
After a long day of recording podcasts, we realized this one didn't save and we had to do it twice, which just means a lot more random thoughts and extra…
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Unmedicated Pregnancy: Using Nutrition & Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
With winter here to stay for a bit, we wanted to give you some tips and basic guidelines for how to stay healthy and low-risk as well as what you can do if you…
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Do You Know the Risks?
So often we are told the benefits of procedures during pregnancy and birth, but how often are we given the risks associated with those procedures too? True…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Pushing vs Pooping
Actually, instead of putting them up against each other, we should probably be putting them side by side since pushing out a baby and having a bowel movement…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Avoiding Holiday Inductions & Understanding Due Dates
It's true that heading into the holidays may increase the chance of unnecessary inductions and you may be surprised to hear that both moms and providers have…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Hospital Birth Is Better
There are many pros to giving birth in a hospital setting and we wanted to encourage and support you if this is the path you have chosen or are leaning…
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Out of Hospital Birth Is Better
This is part one of our two-part series going over why either out-of-hospital birth or in-hospital birth may be better for YOU. The truth is there are pros and…
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Is Birth Like Running a Marathon?
Running a marathon was one of the most challenging, rewarding and empowering experiences of my entire life, much like birth, and I am so excited to share this…
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Recovering From a Cesarean Birth
Recovery is just as important as the event itself and when we talk about recovery we mean the whole woman, not just the physical body. Whether or not a…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Our Most Popular Topic
We have come so far, built so many relationships and formed bonds with and helped mothers confidently prepare for their best births and it all started with the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Announcing Your Pregnancy, Baby Gender, and Birth
If you're planning on announcing any of the milestones that come with expecting a baby, we're going to take you through the basics of the best times to…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
The Illusion of No Control
When the baby will come, the challenges you may run into during pregnancy, labor and birth, COVID-19 regulations for birth, and much more probably have you…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
First Babies VS All the Others
So many fun baby things to buy, all the rules to follow, stories from well-meaning uninformed family, friends, random strangers, journals to keep, pictures to…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Sick of Being Pregnant?
Even if you're fully aware that your due date is "estimated," you're not alone in wanting to give that little one the eviction notice as soon as you hit 40…
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Is It Really Necessary?
If you've wondered what should be included in an excellent birth course, when the perfect time to take one is and if it's really necessary, then this is the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth Bag Must NOT Haves
If you're like us, you like to be prepared! However, we've both been guilty of hauling unnecessary items in our birth bag. So! Allow us to share what we think…
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How To: Provider Scenarios
Being knowledgeable about something inside of our heads doesn't always translate to a coherent and comfortable response to a provider. Don't stress though!…
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Do THIS During Contractions
This is probably the #1 thing moms are curious about when that due date starts creeping closer and we are here to tell you that this episode will bring great…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Things They Don't Tell You - Newborn Edition
It's ok to wonder why your birth team feels like you're qualified to take your baby home and keep them alive! Newborns give us so many firsts and the truth is…
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Outdated Policies Hurting Your Birth
If you're unaware, there are policies from over 100 years ago still affecting your birth experience right now. The truth is that changes in policy, even when…
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Maybe Just DON'T
With all the love and adoration in the world for birth partners, we present the top 10 things you should definitely NOT be doing in the birth space. Plus we're…
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Is It Real Labor?
As birth professionals we get this question ALL the time and with our years of experience we have some solid advice about when it's the real thing! We know…
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Quarantined and Pregnant
Yes, we know that it sounds like a reality show and to be honest it 100% is! It's your reality and we wanted to take a minute, or 30, to chat about it. Listen…
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It Takes Two: Interview With a Birth Partner
Cortney interviews her husband, Nate, to find out what it takes to support a birthing woman and how to handle different birthing scenarios. It's so good and we…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
What Are You Afraid Of?
You had fears before COVID-19 and you will have them after, but spoiler alert, you're going to work through them! How do we know? You're here, aren't you?!…
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Birth: Enneagram 9
Ok all of our peacemaking, spiritual, intuitive mamas, this one is for you! We loved recording this episode so much and can't wait to hear birth stories from…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Breastfeeding Interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC
Join us for an incredible interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC where she gives you all the best tips for getting the first week of breastfeeding off to an…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Water: Nature's Epidural
Water is Mother Nature's epidural and has the ability to bring sweet relief and relaxation throughout the birth process. In this episode, we break down the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 8
Strong, powerful, determined, and in-charge - if this sounds familiar then you might be a Type 8 mom and we definitely have a thing or two you want to hear…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Interview With Fitness Coach and Mom: Shayli Campbell
We had the opportunity to interview Fitness Coach, Shayli Campbell, and ask her about pregnancy, exercise, nutrition, and postpartum. You'll hear how she…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
OB's vs Midwives Showdown
Don't let this title fool you- it's not that dramatic! We love both, and dislike both, depending on the provider. But the right provider for you will largely…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Hollywood Birth: Where They Get It Wrong
Birth always begins with either a pop-gush of waters breaking or a massive contraction, followed by screaming at your partner, and then squeezing his hand…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Gestational Diabetes: What to Know
If you... are pregnant and wondering what Gestational Diabetes is are coming up on your Gestational Diabetes test have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 6
We know how loyal and committed you are to your beliefs and the people you love so we hope you know how much we support you and never want you to feel alone…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
COVID-19: Birthing With Less Support
If you are pregnant and preparing to give birth through the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode is for you. With many hospitals pulling back birth support…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
COVID-19 and Your Birthing Options
We've got the details from the World Health Organziation (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American College of Obstetrics &…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Things They Don't Tell You - Pregnancy Edition
Being pregnant is so much fun and we can prove it! Jump into this episode with us and learn about all the fun, disturbing, embarrassing, down right laughable…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 5
Well Type 5 mamas, your quiet confidence and plan to forge your own path is about to pay off in the birth space. Get ready, because this one is straight to the…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Get It Started! Natural Ways to Induce Birth
This episode about getting birth started is an answer to all of your questions we get on Instagram. We are not medical professionals and cannot provide medical…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth After 35
With terms like Advanced Maternal Age and Geriatric Mother being commonplace after age 35, it's time we broke down all the facts surrounding being pregnant and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures
We love talking about all things birth but when it comes to baby there a few things you need to know in order to make an informed decision for your new little…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 7
We see you Enneagram 7 mama and we have good reason to think you're going to be a birthing rockstar! Truthfully just being who you is likely to set you up for…
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Communication Pitfalls & Pointers for Birthing Couples
Anyone else experience pregnancy and pregnancy hormones drawing you away from your partner instead of closer? You're not alone! It's not uncommon to find that…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Get Your VBAC On!
This is a must-listen for any woman who has had a prior cesarean birth and is curious about or planning for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). We talk…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
BONUS Episode With Relaxation Practice
If you love what we've been talking about to get your body and mind prepped for birth and want to be able to practice for the big day, then this episode is…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
How Senses Influence Your Birth
How often does your body just melt at someone's request for you to "relax?" Anyone else feel the tension forming in their jaw and forehead when you hear that?…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 1
Feeling like things just need to be perfect for your birth? Do you have high expectations for yourself, your provider, your birth team and your partner? Let me…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
How NOT to Write a Birth Plan
There's really never a question of "if" you should create a birth plan. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. We break down the do's and…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Assembling Your Dream Birth Team
We tell moms everywhere all. the. time. how important it is to pick a stellar provider and to set up a birth team around them that will support and uplift them…
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Birth: Enneagram Type 2
Need some "help"...pun intended for all our Type 2 moms ("The Helpers")...walking through your strengths and getting some hints on what to watch out for during…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 2
With cesarean rates higher than ever in the U.S. we realize there is a major lack of education about why and how to avoid an unnecessary one, until now. This…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Cesareans: When They're Necessary & Avoiding When They Aren't- PART 1
With cesarean rates higher than ever in the U.S. we realize there is a major lack of education about why and how to avoid an unnecessary one, until now. This…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
5 Things Essential Oils Do for Pregnancy & Birth That You Don't Know About
We cover the five most common pregnancy ailments and how to tackle them using essential oils. Essential oil use during pregnancy and birth are one of the very…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Birth: Enneagram Type 4
Calling ALL Type 4 mamas! If you're a sensitive mama who wants a unique birth experience and knows how to be super in tune with your body...you might be a Type…
- Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Mamas With Infertility, Listen Up! (Part 2)
We know how many and how deeply women are affected by infertility. As we have both dealt with infertility at different stages in our lives and we support women…