Explore every episode of the podcast Enjoying Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is Hope for Pelvic Floor Issues! | 01 May 2025 | 00:19:03 | |
Orchid (prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor), shares tips and tools to help with pelvic floor healing. She shares 3 big DO NOT DO this, tips. Then explains what inspired her to develop her Reconnection Ab Lab online program. I started taking it and will be reporting back in a future episode what differences I have experienced. TOPICS COVERED [00:02:11] postnatal recovery tips [00:02:19] no sit ups! [00:03:45] no frontal planks [00:04:38] do not do double leg lifts [00:05:10] true confessions - I still have sneeze pee, 16 years after my last birth, can it help me??? [00:08:23] What inspired you to create Ab Lab? [00:10:01] Orchid couldn't walk after her birth [00:11:10] fixing abs can fix a lot of problems [00:13:01] doctors don't have the answers [00:16:38] where to find Orchid [00:17:41] conclusion HELPFUL LINKS Find Orchid Here https://www.instagram.com/orchidcameron/ https://reconnectionablab.com/ Show Notes enjoybirth.com/ab-lab-orchid Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| 3 Tips to Enjoy the 4th Trimester | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:24:24 | |
Maranda Bower was a wonderful guest to interview for the podcast. She is the CEO and founder of Postpartum University, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole body healing. She’s a renowned expert in top educator in the fields of functional nutrition and coaching in relation to postpartum, and is nicknamed The Womb Whisperer, named as a bestselling author, international speaker, and has appeared in over 50 publications. Her latest book is Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness, and it’s a number one bestseller now available on Amazon. And she also has a podcast that I’ve enjoyed listening to. She shares 3 specific things we can do to prepare for the 4th Trimester (postpartum) and make our transition to mothering easier.
We also talk about different cultures and how they support postpartum women. As well as how you and your baby are both on a journey! Here is where you can find Maranda and her wonderful resources. Maranda Bower Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| I have only missed 3 births as a doula - here is my favorite birth I missed! | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:05:48 | |
I have attended over 50 births. I have missed 3 births. 1 was an emergency cesarean and I arrived after the mom was already in the operating room. 1 was an extremely long birth and I went to the first half, then headed out on a trip and my back up doula took over. My favorite one I missed, I actually felt as if I was almost there. Again, it was a trip that kept me from attending, but my friend, knew that was possible, so she had other doulas coming too. Here is what happened and how it felt like I was sort of almost there! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/i-missed-a-birth-but-felt-like-i-was-almost-there/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Logan's Birth - A Hypnobabies Hospital VBAC | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:10:18 | |
Logan's birth was the second I attended as a doula. It was extra special, because Jenn (Logan's mom) was my dearest friend! Also she was a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesaren) mom, like I was and we had the same OB and was in my first Hypnobabies Class! I love her story and how even though she wasn't sure if Hypnobabies would work for her, she did all the homework and was pleasantly surprised when it did work and it worked well! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| If people use hypnosis for dental work - then it can work for birth too! | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:07:51 | |
Do you know the amazing tool that can be used with dental surgery and birth? Did you know that people use hypnosis for dental surgery? Hypnosis is a powerful tool! Hypnosis is a tool that can be used with all sorts of medical procedures. It may seem hard to believe that hypnosis has been used on people for surgeries, even open heart surgery. That shows how powerful the mind can be. It is used often for dental procedures. Some people use it to stay calm during dental procedures, so an emotional benefit. Some people will actually use hypnosis for anesthesia during dental procedures. If it works for THAT, then hypnosis can totally work for birth. Hypnosis works as an anesthesia If hypnosis can work for these invasive surgeries, than it can certainly work for birth, which is a natural event. Visit this link to see the videos mentioned in the podcast episode. Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Hypnobabies helped Valerie manage 2 Posterior Births | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:17:14 | |
Valerie had 3 babies with epidurals. Then she wanted to have a natural birth – and did with baby 4. that baby was posterior, like her first 3 and the discomfort made her not want to have another natural birth. She had 2 more babies with epidurals. Then she met me and with Hypnobabies decided it was worth trying to have a natural birth again. I was her doula for her last 2 babies Yes, she had 8 babies! I loved interviewing Valerie. She was one of my Hypnobabies Student – 2 times, for baby number 7 and 8! I also was her doula for those 2 births. She had Toxemia (high blood pressure) during her 3rd birth and was told to have no more children. This led her on a path to alternative medicine. This allowed her to become strong enough to have more children. She got a second opinion and changed careproviders and went on to have 5 more children! I was amazed at the story she shared about her friend who broke multiple bones and after a surgery was struggling with pain. Valerie felt inspired to lend her friend her Hypnobabies CDs and they made a huge difference. Valerie also shares how Hypnobabies has helped her after having babies. Of course, she shares her birth experiences and it will be especially interesting to moms who have had posterior babies, as all 8 of her babies presented that way. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-helped-valerie-manage-2-posterior-births/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Hypnobabies for Dummies | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:08:43 | |
What if I was to write a book – Hypnobabies for Dummies? Well, it would be pretty simple. Buy the Hypnobabies Home Study - or if you are lucky enough to have a live instructor near you, sign up for a class! Follow the instructions for practice. Use your tools during birth. So that is pretty simple and works, but it would also be a sort of lame book, so today I delve in a little deeper and as a doula at over 50 Hypnobabies Births, I have a good inside scoop! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-for-dummies/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| 5 Simple Steps to Pick a Word for Your Pregnancy or Birth! | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:03:44 | |
I love how one of my doula clients picked a word for her pregnancy and a different one for her birth. Here is a link to 5 simple steps to pick your word! https://sheridanripley.com/findword Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| It was the Birth of My Dreams | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:14:19 | |
Listen to the whole story... but here is a tiny bit "I have to say, I know that Hypnobabies gave me the birth of our dreams, and not just for the hypnosis aspect of the birth. It was the program that led me to seek a Doula for the first time, and to go for a water birth. These three aspects combined really did give me the tools needed for ‘our’ perfect birth." Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| How to make a baby shower into a blessingway! | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:07:43 | |
You are having a “normal” baby shower, but you want to make it a little bit more spiritual and meaningful for you. A party with gifts and food is fun, but it is easy to add a few simple things to make this celebration more about the Mom and her journey to mothering this baby and therefore make it a bit more special. Have you attended a Mother’s Blessing? You have heard about and maybe even attended a Mother’s Blessing, aka Blessingway? Do you want to help create something like that for your friend? At the same time you don’t want the fellow guests to think it is too “weird”. So maybe skip the belly henna painting, but try these 3 simple tips instead. 1 – Writing and Sharing Wishes 2 - Add Beads to Take it Up a Notch 3 – We are all connected I have done this at 3 or 4 “normal” baby showers. Each time the guests and the Mom express how meaningful both of these activities were. They were easy to add and made the baby shower more of a Mother’s Blessing. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/how-to-add-blessing-way-awesomeness-to-a-normal-baby-shower/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Water broke at a wedding AND smiling at 9.5cm | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:05:19 | |
Such a fun birth story. Water Breaking at her friends wedding. Baby born about 10 hours later. My favorite part? The picture of the mom smiling in the birth tub at 9.5 cm. Click here to see! HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/water-broke-at-a-wedding-and-smiling-at-9-5cm/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Harnessing the Power of Affirmations for your Pregnancy and Birth | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:15:43 | |
I had an amazing experience with affirmations a few years ago. I share how I harnessed this power the amazing changes I saw and share how you can use affirmations to help in your pregnancy and birth! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/affirmations-are-so-powerful-harness-that-power/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Affirmations and Visualizations help this 8th time Mom have her first HomeBirth! | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:07:50 | |
This is an excerpt from an interview I did with Maile on The Gift of Giving Life podcast (focusing on the spirituality of pregnancy and birth) I pulled out the part about affirmations and visualizations and how it helped her. She also shared her tips so you can harness that power as well! [00:00:00] The power of affirmations in preparing for her homebirth [00:01:54] The power of spiritual creation/visualization [00:03:39] Affirmation tips from Maile Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/affirmations-and-visualizations-help-this-8th-time-mom-have-her-first-homebirth Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Help, I keep falling asleep during hypnosis practice! Will it still work? | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:09:40 | |
I PROMISE it can still work!! Here is some information and stories to reassure you it is OK. HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/falling-asleep-during-scripts/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Angela’s Awesome Birth Story Made Firing her OB worth it! | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:12:31 | |
In our last podcast episode I shared how Angela fired her OB 2 days before her due date. In this episode, listen to her birth story, it turned out great!! "Ellen put her directly on my chest and mom let them know that we wanted to wait to cut the cord. She was beautiful and so peaceful. She had a full head of black hair and her eyes were wide open. My husband cut the cord after it stopped pulsing. It was an amazing experience and Hypnobabies gave me so many tools to use during the birthing process. I had a very positive outlook on pregnancy and birth and it could not have gone any better. My husband, mom, midwife and nurse were all amazed at how well I did. My husband said he respected me prior to the birth but after the birth it has been raised to a whole new level!" HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Why in the World did Angela fire her OB 48 hours before her birth? | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:12:50 | |
Angela was in for a surprise when she discovered all her conversations she had with her OB and the OB group were not exactly as it had been portrayed. "I just finished the hospital tour of the place where we will be birthing (as of now). While they say it is patient centered and focuses on the patient When she realized that her desires for her birth were not going to be honored, she fired her OB and found a different careprovider that was more supportive. In this weeks episode, hear the steps that led her to this decision and come back next week to hear how her birth story turned out. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Needs, Wants, and How to Budget for Your Hospital Bag Essentials | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:08:36 | |
You may want to pack a few essentials in your hospital/birth center bag to keep you calm and comfortable. To help you stay within budget, I talk about a few basics you will need, as well as extras that can be nice to have. From clothes, to chapstick to charging blocks. What are nice to have vs Must Haves! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| What are the Pros and Cons Of Hiring a Birth Doula? | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:07:26 | |
Are you wondering if you should hire a doula? There are a lot of pros, but there are also some cons. I delve a little deeper into both the pros and cons to help you find clarity on the best choice for you. Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Why becoming a Hypno-Doula will make your job 10 times better! | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:14:12 | |
I love being a hypno-doula. That is what a doula trained to help moms using hypnosis is called. The best part is having so many extra tools to help the mom before, during and after birth! Curious about learning more about how you can be a hypno-doula? I delve deeper into my experiences as a hypno-doula and also tips for you in this episode. HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/are-you-a-doula-who-wants-to-help-hypnobabies-moms/ Get Hypno-Doula Training Here Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Hypnobabies was my Saving Grace, as I Pushed Out Two Ginormous Infants! | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:12:22 | |
I am so excited to have my first guest on the podcast. Angela shares her last 2 Hypnobabies births. Both were 10+ pound babies, yet each was unique and powerful. Gracie’s 45 minute Hypnobabies Birth Listen as she shares how quickly the 45 minutes from water breaking to baby in arms went. The Hypnobabies Pushing Track was key! Hearing Kerry’s voice helped me so much because things were moving so quickly. Hypnobabies was a saving grace for me with this 45 minute birth of a 10 pound + baby. DJ’s Hypnobabies Birth DJ was born 15 months after Gracie. Angela was over 42 weeks along and she asked her midwife to break her water. Her midwife was hesitant, warning her it might take longer than Gracie’s 45 minute birth, since that one started spontaneously. But Angela, knew this was the day. Party Birth Angela calls this her party birth, she had her husband, 5 daughters, her childhood best friend (to help with her girls) a doula (me) the midwife and her assistant a photographer, and a DJ. Things started right after her water was broken! As soon as the tub was full enough she got in and this time she had to push a bit more as DJ’s head was pretty big, but he came out safely and we all cried tears of joy as she welcomed this sweet baby boy after 5 girls. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-was-my-saving-grace-as-i-pushed-out-two-ginormous-infants/ and check out the previous podcast episode, if you want to hear about Angela's 4th birth. | |||
| Irelyn’s Hypnobabies Waterbirth Story and link to Birth Video | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:07:22 | |
Listen to this great birth story of when Angela had Irelyn, her 4th baby. Her first Hypnobabies birth and it was completely comfortable 12 hour birth. It felt long to her, but I am pretty sure she was just waiting for her daughter to wake up. Definitely check the show notes to see some great pictures and even a video of this birth! HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-homebirth-and-waterbirth-angela/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth P.S. Look forward to the next episode when I have my first guest on the podcast ---- Angela herself, talking about her 5th and 6th births. | |||
| Morning Sickness Help – 3 Ideas you haven’t tried yet | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:05:45 | |
Morning Sickness can feel so disheartening. I share 3 Ideas you probably haven't even heard of in todays episode. I hope that at least one helps you! Self Hypnosis Self Hypnosis can be used to retrain the brain and feel better. Hypnobabies has a MP3 you can download to help Eliminate Nausea. You listen to it while relaxing and it helps reprogram your brain and gives you a physical anchor to feel better. Energy Work In some situations your body and the baby don’t energetically connect the way they ideally will. This can cause confusion and over reaction in your body. I can do energy work over the phone and shift the energy, so that your baby and body work together instead of fighting against each other. Contact me if you want more information! This is a fast and powerful way to shift Morning Sickness and feel better. Essential Oils Here are some good ones to help your tummy feel better! Lemon Lemon essential oil, like all citrus oils, can be helpful for pregnant moms being triggered by certain smells during pregnancy. Simple open a bottle of lemon and take some deep breaths. Lavender Lavender can be used for SO many things during pregnancy. It’s relaxing and calming and can help you sleep better. It can also be calming to an upset stomach. Peppermint Peppermint essential oil has so many great uses during pregnancy including helping with smell sensitivities. You can simply open the bottle and sniff it or diffuse it along with a citrus, like lemon or orange. Ginger Ginger essential oil is another way you can support any queasy feelings. You can diffuse ginger essential oil, use it in a roller and apply topically to your tummy Digest Zen Blend This is an awesome Doterra blend specifically for upset tummies. It is one of our go to blends in our house. HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/32-morning-sickness-help-3-ideas-you-havent-tried-yet/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Peaceful, Hypnobabies Birth of Bryson - Unmedicated VBAC Hospital Birth | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:23:30 | |
This is my birth story of my 3rd baby. Unmedicated VBAC Hospital Birth using Hypnobabies and I had a doula as well. It was an incredible experience for me. I loved it! Bryson's birth is what inspired me to become a doula and Hypnobabies Instructor. I hope you enjoy it and it inspires you as well! You can watch Bryson's Birth Video on YouTube HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Short but Sweet Birth Story - Alex Arrived Quickly and Easily | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:03:57 | |
Little Alex was a gentleman and let Mommy see his big brother sing in church for Mother's Day. After that though, he was ready to come (or maybe just Mom was), and BOY did he come fast. This is a short, but sweet birth story to bring a smile to your day! Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/alex-chase-arrives Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| How can Hypnosis Help You Enjoy Pregnancy AND Birth? | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
Hypnosis is such a great tool for so many things. Including pregnancy, birth and more!! How Hypnosis can Help During Pregnancy
How Hypnosis Can Help During Birth
HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth Here is the link to Enjoying Pregnancy and Birth with Hypnosis | |||
| Birth Story - Imperfect Student: Slept through CD's but still had a great birth | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:06:14 | |
I know some moms who use hypnosis worry when they sleep through their hypnosis tracks. I was one of those moms and the hypnosis still worked. :) This is a birth story that Sita shared with me about her experience. She felt like she was an imperfect student (who is a perfect student?) and also slept through her CD's. She ended up having a great birth. :) Sign up for my newsletter for a coupon for the Hypnobabies course, also get lots of great tips and information. I also mentioned my book Enjoy Pregnancy and Birth with Hypnosis, which you can get on Amazon. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| How to get an Amazing Book about Birth, written by a doula, for Free | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:04:47 | |
Do you know about this free book I love to share with expecting moms? I am a birth doula with over 14 years experience. There are certain things I wish ALL pregnant women knew. So I consolidated these tips down into a simple to read book. Get your free copy at Enjoy Birth. | |||
| Christmas Choir Birth Miracle | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:03:56 | |
This is one of my favorite births I attended as a doula, many years ago. A small miracle helped me to be able to attend a church choir performance, despite a first time mom starting her birthing time. Enjoy! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| What is Hypnobabies and Do You Wonder if it is Too Good to be True? | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:07:58 | |
What is Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis? Many of the birthing mothers who use Hypnobabies experience only pressure or tightening sensations during birth. They have their babies in a state of deep relaxation, with little or no discomfort or fear using real hypno-anesthesia. Think Hypnobabies is too good to be true? I have seen many of my doula clients birth using Hypnobabies and I have used it myself. You learn and practice so many different tools, so in your birthing time you can use what feels right to help you in each moment. Learn a lot more in this episode. You can Links I mentioned in Podcast Episode
| |||
| VBA2C happens 5 hours before scheduled cesarean! | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:06:44 | |
This is Shannon's version of her birth story. She worked so hard to get her VBA2C and it was lovely to remember all the wonderful things that happened as I read it. Even though it has been 10 years, I could remember certain details as I read it. Enjoy hearing her birth story! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Attending Shannon's Birth Ended up Being Amazing! | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:07:16 | |
She was going for her VBA2C (birth after 2 cesareans) and even after working so hard to find a supportive careprovider, she was with her original one that talked her into her second cesarean and we were at a hospital that wasn't supportive of VBACs! How would it ever work out? A series of little awesome things happened that helped her get the birth that she wanted! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| I almost said No to this VBAC doula client, because of her care provider! | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:06:15 | |
I had a Hypnobabies student that wanted to hire me as her doula. At first I said no, but then after seeing how hard she was working for her VBA2C (birth after 2 cesareans).... I started to change my mind. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Birth Story - I love Hypnobabies: Comfortable, Fast and Easy Birth | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:11:00 | |
This is a birth story from my blog that a mom sent in. I loved reading her experience and sharing it with you. Sign up for my newsletter to get a coupon for the Hypnobabies Home Study program as well as free access to one of my online classes and so much more! :) HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Caddy vs doula - what is more important? | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:03:40 | |
Does your husband think his caddy is helpful for a better golf game? Then you will love this analogy to help him understand the importance of a doula. :) HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Aurora's Birth was the Most significant moment in this Mom's life! | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:06:16 | |
This birth story starts with "I first want to say that there has never been a more significant Next I want to say that my birth experience was a very positive one, Listen to the whole thing! It is great. :) Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/aurora-most-significant-moment-in-my-life Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Great Birth Story - The Worst Part Was Running Out of Time to Make Brownies | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:08:24 | |
I love this birth story that Lisa shared. It is great to see how she trusted her body and even though she had a few moments of concern, she was able to stay focused and have a fast easy birth! The only thing she was disappointed about, was not making brownies to bring to the nurses. ;) HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| 3 Types of Social Support You Need to Have a Good Birth | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:06:13 | |
Take time to create the social support team you need to have a better birth. From a supportive birth partner to online groups and everything in between. Learn about the 3 different types of social support and how to build your team. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Your Uterus is just one powerful physical tool for birth | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:05:06 | |
Your physical tools are amazing. Your uterus Listening to your body and so much more. I will share different ways to let your body do what it instinctively knows how to do. Birth your baby! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| How you can use your mind to have a better birth | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:10:52 | |
There are different mental tools you can use as you prepare for and then during your birth. Your mind is very powerful, so harness it! In this episode I share a few different mental tools you can use. :) HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Let your Birthing Time Start on it's Own! | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:04:40 | |
Believe it or not, you need to think about this months before your birthing time. Because different careproviders and birth locations have different guidelines. Some doctors love to induce their patients. This would be important to learn before your third trimester. In this episode I will discuss some good questions to ask your careprovider. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Location, location, location. Important for Birth Too! | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:05:04 | |
Hand in hand with your careprovider choice, is WHERE you choose to birth your baby. Depending on where you live there may be many hospitals to choose from, birth centers and there is always your home. Each person will have a different comfort level. But know there can be huge differences between hospitals. In this episode, I will share some important things to consider in choosing your birth location. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Choose Your Careprovider Carefully! | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:07:26 | |
Some choices make a huge difference in your birth. I think the most important may be your careprovider. How much time did you take to choose yours? In this episode I cover what are some good things to take into account while carefully choosing your careprovider! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| A Baby Named Kegal? Some Funny stories from teaching Hypnobabies. | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:08:28 | |
I share some of my most memorable Hypnobabies classes and experiences teaching. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| I took Hypnobabies and HypnoBirthing, which program was best? | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:08:42 | |
I needed extra support when I was pregnant with my second baby, after my first birth was traumatic. Someone recommeded HypnoBirthing, Ioved how it helped me feel more confident with my pregnancy. Then when I was pregnant with my third baby I wanted more tools and found Hypnobabies. Let me share with you my experience with both. HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-versus-hypnobirthing-my-experience-with-both/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| The First Birth I Ever Attended (other than my own) | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:07:01 | |
I was so excited to be a doula for one of my first Hypnobabies students. My biggest worry was leaving my nursing baby. Luckily for me (and my baby) this birth was nice and fast! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| 5 Easy Steps for Better Mental Health in the Newborn Stage | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:16:20 | |
It was so fun to interview Orchid. She is a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, so she has great information to share with us! She shares how amazing the human body is. A bit about her struggles trying to get pregnant with her second baby. Then she jumps into tips for the newborn stage. From what to remember when you are sleep deprived. How to handle your partner and ends off with the 5 simple steps to help with mental health! TOPICS COVERED [00:03:17] our bodies are amazing [00:05:48] Sitcom moment of announcing the pregnancy all the time and almost every single person, struggled with fertility. [00:06:25] so many struggle with fertility and loss - you are not alone [00:07:19] when overwhelmed and sleep deprived - try to remember how much you wanted this baby [00:07:53] don't overcorrect husbands [00:09:29] find your community [00:10:17] find vitamin "community" [00:10:52] basic 5 list for good mental health after baby [00:13:12] find Orchid here [00:15:08] conclusion HELPFUL LINKS Find Orchid Here https://www.instagram.com/orchidcameron/ https://reconnectionablab.com/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Trust Your Body and Your Baby - they know what to do! | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:14:09 | |
HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Kick Counts Saved My Baby's Life | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:09:28 | |
My first baby was born by emergency cesarean after I noticed he wasn't moving one morning after doing kick counts after breakfast. I called the Dr. and went in for a Non-stress test. He was under distress and was born via emergency cesarean minutes later. My being aware of his movements saved his life. I want Mom’s to know how important this is. I have a confession, I had a friend who years ago (years before I was a childbirth educator or doula) mentioned her baby wasn’t moving as much as normal. I am not sure why I didn’t say, “Call you OB and get it checked out right away.” I am not sure what I said, but a few days later she mentioned it again. That time I did tell her to call her OB. She did and when she went in she discovered her baby had passed. I still regret not having said something the first time. Now if anyone mentions anything about decrease in movements I say “Call right now and GO IN to get things checked out!” Not out of fear, but out of love. If there is nothing wrong, than mom is reassured. If there is something wrong, hopefully the baby can be helped. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| How the heck to choose your baby's name! | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:10:11 | |
I struggled with choosing names, all 3 of my boys were not named until days after they were born. So maybe I am not the best to give you tips on this! ;) But in the end we love the names we gave them. HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||
| Moms Deserve Medals | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:11:13 | |
YOU DON’T GET A MEDAL FOR MOTHERHOOD, but maybe you should! The sacrifices that we make starting in pregnancy, through birth and then that first year are HUGE! FOR SOME MOMS THE SACRIFICES MIGHT START
Regardless of when the sacrifices start, one thing is for sure. All moms make sacrifices! We don’t make these sacrifices FOR a medal, but we certainly do DESERVE one. In this episode I explain why I created a medal for moms! HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth | |||