The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Podcast Description
Are you pregnant and overwhelmed by unsolicited (and non-evidence-based) advice? Join Vanessa, a hospital-based DONA-Intl Certified Birth Doula and a passionate Certified Childbirth Educator, as she kicks off each week with Monday Meditations to bring calm and connection to your pregnancy. Then we build your confidence through insights, birth stories, and care provider perspectives during Thoughtful Thursdays. She loves to merge the power of your intuition with the precision of modern medicine to help you navigate pregnancy and birth YOUR way. Ready to feel supported, informed, and empowered? Hit subscribe to The Breath & Birth Co Podcast today, and let’s embark on this transformational journey together!
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The podcast focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood, with specific episodes dedicated to mindfulness techniques like loving-kindness meditation and box breathing, as well as discussions around practical topics including childbirth interventions, personal journeys with infertility, and tips for maintaining a healthy family dynamic. Notable episodes cover topics such as navigating societal pressures in parenthood and exploring holistic care approaches during labor.
Are you pregnant and overwhelmed by unsolicited (and non-evidence-based) advice? Join Vanessa, a hospital-based DONA-Intl Certified Birth Doula and a passionate Certified Childbirth Educator, as she kicks off each week with Monday Meditations to bring calm and connection to your pregnancy. Then we build your confidence through insights, birth stories, and care provider perspectives during Thoughtful Thursdays. She loves to merge the power of your intuition with the precision of modern medicine to help you navigate pregnancy and birth YOUR way. Ready to feel supported, informed, and empowered? Hit subscribe to The Breath & Birth Co Podcast today, and let’s embark on this transformational journey together!
In this episode of the Breath & Birth Co podcast, Vanessa shares her personal pregnancy and birth story in detail. Joined by HypnoBirthing® teacher and Birth Doula, Aly Romot, they reflect on Vanessa's labor experience, including her unique challenges and the importance of informed consent. They also touch on key recommendations for navigating pregnancy and birth with confidence and empowerment. Throughout the episode, they reveal the significance of choosing the right care provider and birth setting. The conversation closes on a reflective note about the transformative power of birth work and the enduring bonds formed between doulas and birthing individuals.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:47 Recap of Previous Episode
- 02:02 Arrival at the Hospital
- 03:19 Labor Progress and Monitoring
- 06:32 Decisions and Interventions
- 09:12 Oxytocin Boost and Emotional Moments
- 12:10 Pitocin and Active Labor
- 17:29 Transition and Pushing
- 25:55 Birth and Immediate Postpartum
- 28:09 Reflecting on a Difficult Moment
- 29:06 Empowering Birth Choices
- 33:09 Choosing the Right Provider
- 34:09 The Importance of Midwifery Care
- 36:02 The Placenta Experience
- 39:43 Post-Birth Reflections
- 44:28 Informed Consent and Birth Choices
- 47:42 Doula Reflections and Experiences
- 54:28 The Bond Between Doulas and Clients
- 57:33 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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