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Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

My Essential Birth

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

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32:42

Successful Parenting Starts With Pregnancy

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/03/01

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 childbirth and parenting. It helps tremendously to find your voice as a mother or mother-to-be. In today's episode of My Essential Birth, we'll look into the importance of advocating for yourself during childbirth and parenting. You'll learn how CHOOSING things for yourself – be it your provider, your

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35:33

Top 5 Myths of Prenatal Exercise with Nicole Scheitlin

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/02/22

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 wellness.Nicole is a Pre/Postnatal Performance Training Specialist and the founder of Strong Mama Wellness where she helps people train for a healthier pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. She has over 10 years experience in the industry and approaches fitness and wellness in a way that supports the body during a time of extreme change

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41:47

The Magic of Postpartum Doulas with Sariah Wight

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/02/15

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 care, especially in the US, is absolutely vital. Despite the popular narrative, postpartum care is not just about holding your baby and delivering frozen dinner. While those things are amazing and can be so helpful, postpartum doulas come equipped with extra knowledge, tools, and support measures to care for the whole you because you deserve

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38:23

Top 10 Red Flags From Your Provider

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2022/02/08

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 about the importance of a supportive provider BUT how do you know if you're provider is the right one?! One of the things I hope this episode does for you, is make some of your own assumptions about your provider's supportiveness, or lack thereof, clear and give you ideas about what questions you should ask to figure out if

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59:38

The Final Hour - Carly's Birth Story

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/02/01

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 navigated switching providers in the middle of their pregnancy from an OB, preparing for a hospital birth, to a Midwife at a birth center and how they made it through the most challenging part of their labor, the final hour. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to

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39:31

Babywearing with Certified Babywearing Educator:...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/01/25

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 sharing all her tips for making babywearing easy and enjoyable no matter how old your baby is or how much experience you have with carriers.Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible

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53:51

Where Can I Have My Baby?

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/01/18

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 out to discuss on this week's podcast. Join us as we go over the different locations where you can have your baby, the pros and the cons, and share evidence-based information as well as real-life experiences in order to help you decide what will be the very best place for YOUR birth.Don't forget to follow me on Instagram

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43:10

Dad's Role During Pregnancy & Childbirth with David...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/01/11

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 which he consolidates the lessons learned from his experience being a dad for the first time. Through the book, David encourages men to more actively step into their supportive roles during pregnancy, childbirth, and the fourth trimester back home and gives them detailed and practical tips and techniques on how to do

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40:23

Kirsten's Home Birth Story

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2022/01/03

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 Birth Made Easy podcast, we’re going to show you just what having a home birth entails, using the real-life story of my friend Kirsten.Kirsten is awesome! She experienced prodromal labor in the comfort of her home and together with her husband, they talk about the pre- and postnatal experience, anxiety (and how they dealt with it), HG, and

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28:02

{REBROADCAST} 15 Things That Cause More Pain During...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/12/28

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 things up and get a little sarcastic so you can join us in some laughs while we give you all the top tips on what will cause more pain during labor. Maybe you already know that being flat on your back and not having great support will leave you less than comfortable but what about pulling up trauma from a previous birth, focusing on all the

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50:24

Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Care - What do...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/12/21

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 going to receive an evidence-based guide along the journey from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. All along the way we'll be sharing important details to help you feel more confident, capable, and empowered as you progress along this journey.Join us this week as we demystify the birth process and help you create a firm birth

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48:56

Becoming a Doula + Making Induction a Success with...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/12/16

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 pregnancy to birth to postpartum. Not only will she provide physical help, but she will also aid the parents mentally and emotionally. If you are wanting to hire a doula, or become one yourself, then this episode of the Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy podcast is for you. We welcome a professional doula, Bonnie Baker, to help answer questions about what

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41:54

Interview With The Editors

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/12/07

“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, recording, and editing this podcast. They’re also primarily men. As you can imagine, they knew very little about pregnancy, the birthing process, and how women’s bodies function.This episode, my rockstar team of editors will share the episodes that made them rethink the pregnancy journey, what it means to advocate for expectant moms, birth

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28:36

Forward-Leaning Inversion + Creating Balance in the...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/11/30

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42:39

The Best Birthing Positions for an Easier Labor & Birth

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/11/23

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 I...so get ready! We’re going to go in-depth to these different positions and discuss how to find the one that works best for you, because we know that every birth is as unique as your baby and deserves care and attention tailor-fit to your experience. All of our information is evidence-based and designed to help you approach

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34:34

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy with Dr. Brandie...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/11/16

This week on My Essential Birth, I welcome Serial Entrepreneur, Chiropractor, and Doctor Brandie Nemchenko. Brandie is the Founder and CEO of Experience Chiropractic, Clinical Director of Bloom at Experience, and Developer of the Bloom Philosophy. On top of all these accomplishments, she is the author of What You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting, a brilliant book for helping expectant mothers facing common musculoskeletal maladies through chiropractic services.We start off by asking the question,

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45:16

Curb Walking For Labor

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/11/09

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 benefits, and the options available to you. We’ll dive down the rabbit hole to understanding prodromal labor, its symptoms, and how you can cope. From there it’s Curb Walking 101, a simple exercise with giant benefits. In addition, we’ll cover topics like the Webster Technique, the Bishop Score, and how oils can be used to improve your childbirth

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44:32

First Baby, Birthing with Midwives: Taylor’s Birth Story

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/11/02

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 the first trimester, Taylor had an extremely positive experience being pregnant.As the life grew inside of her, she experienced a wide array of emotions, symptoms, and cravings (most strongly that of watermelon). Though visits to a chiropractor alleviated some of the symptoms, after delivery they completely disappeared, showing that 99% of the

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25:37

Why The Golden Hour Matters!

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/10/26

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 following your baby’s birth. I’ll be going through why the golden hour is so important, how to get it (if it’s not immediately offered to you during your care), and exactly what you and your partner should be doing during that time. Tune in and enjoy!Show Notes1:45 - The golden hour is the first hour after the baby is born. It’s the crucial 60-minute

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37:35

Am I In Labor?

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/10/20

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 can show up for moms because, let’s be honest, some moms may see certain signs and still wait a week or two before hitting active labor. Tune in and enjoy!Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other

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