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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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42:11

Top Ten Pregnancy Complaints and the BEST Solutions...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2021/01/06

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 pregnant women all over the world. You are NOT alone! So we made our list, did the research, and we are excited to give you all the details about how you can find relief.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide

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Top Ten Pregnancy Complaints and the BEST Solutions...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/12/30

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 women all over the world. You are NOT alone! So we made our list, did the research, and we are excited to give you all the details about how you can find relief.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide &

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65:27

Interview with High-Risk Doctor: Nate Fox

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/12/23

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 from YOU! We hope you'll enjoy listening to a doctor who clearly respects women and the process of birth, and that you will use his example and the information he shares as information in finding the right provider for you.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to

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32:04

Laboring Without Your Partner? Do THIS!

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/12/16

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 editing! Our goofy title is a nod to women who may find themselves birthing "solo" or without a birth partner, whatever the reason may be. Laugh along with us and we promise to give you actionable steps to prepare your birth space with as much support as possible and work through labor step by step by tuning in and listening to your

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43:13

Unmedicated Pregnancy: Using Nutrition & Natural...

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/12/09

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 end up getting sick while you're pregnant! Pregnancy is a common time for mothers to find more natural and holistic means of preventing and treating ailments. We hope you can relate to some of our stories and enjoy these tips for pregnancy and postpartum.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more

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29:53

Do You Know the Risks?

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/12/02

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 informed consent means getting both and then being given the opportunity to consent or decline. The tricky part can be in not really understanding the options. How do you really know if you're getting all the information? Well, that's exactly what we break down for you in this episode!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram

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28:10

Pushing vs Pooping

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/11/25

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 are oddly similar. We are going to walk you through what it looks...and sounds like...when it's go-time, as well when it's time to wait a little longer before pushing (even though some well-meaning people in the room may be encouraging you otherwise). Pushing is natural and moms should be able to tune into their bodies and babies,

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39:09

Avoiding Holiday Inductions & Understanding Due Dates

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/11/18

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 their own reasons for recommending induction. So how do you know when it's a good idea to induce? We are going to walk you through the necessary and not-so-necessary scenarios in this episode as well as diving a little bit deeper into the science behind the "due" date.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram

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22:27

Hospital Birth Is Better

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/11/11

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 towards. We hope you enjoy this second part of our two-part series about why out-of-hospital birth or in-hospital birth may be the perfect choice for you.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible

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28:00

Out of Hospital Birth Is Better

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/11/04

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 cons to each and so, in the]is series, we will defend each one separately. No matter what, the one that is right for you, is right for you. We hope these help you work through some personal thoughts on your own birth desires and also help you solidify what's feeling right for you! Enjoy!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram

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37:01

Is Birth Like Running a Marathon?

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/10/28

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 incredible story with all of you! Yes it's 100% true that you do not need to be able to run a marathon to give birth. I should know, I gave birth three times without ever being physically able to run a marathon. However, we often hear that the physical exertion is the same so now that I have done both I am anxious to tell you everything

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34:40

Recovering From a Cesarean Birth

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/10/21

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 cesarean birth is a planned part of your birth story there are some important and helpful things to know for the recovery period including your mental and emotional health too. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide

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39:28

Our Most Popular Topic

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/10/14

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 topic of "medicated vs unmedicated." We are very aware though that this topic, while very popular, deals with a much deeper issue of finding the support and education needed to make an informed decision that works for YOU and YOUR birth. Every mother deserves to feel confident, loved, respected and supported no matter how she

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37:19

Announcing Your Pregnancy, Baby Gender, and Birth

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/10/07

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 announce each, different ways to do it, and how to handle any of the "Karens" that may unintentionally ruin these special moments.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible

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19:38

The Illusion of No Control

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/09/23

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 feeling like things are out of your hands, but let us reassure you that you have much more control than you might think you do! This episode covers some of the most powerful ways you can maintain control of your pregnancy and birth in the most important parts and also the majority of your birth experience. Hang tight mama, we've got

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26:10

First Babies VS All the Others

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/09/16

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 take, and literally tons of other weird, interesting, awesome and hilarious things we do as first time moms that likely gets sloughed to the side with all the others. We've been there. We get it. You're not alone. And for the record, it's 110% ok and we support you doing every single part of it! It's all part of coming into

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23:06

Sick of Being Pregnant?

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/09/09

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 weeks! We have some great advice for you as you approach your due date and even some fun ways to pass the time as you patiently wait for your baby to send that official labor signal.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our

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31:48

Is It Really Necessary?

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/09/03

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 episode for you!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you! Looking for more

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19:48

Birth Bag Must NOT Haves

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/08/20

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 you'll really need when it comes to packing for your birthplace so that you can avoid overpacking.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads. GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach

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26:48

How To: Provider Scenarios

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy ·

2020/08/19

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! We're going to walk you through some common pregnancy and birth scenarios with providers and help you find and form the response that's right for you!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Guide

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