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The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast

The Flourishing Mama Birth Podcast helps you ditch fear, trust your instincts, and make confident decisions in pregnancy and birth. Hosted by birth doula, holistic nutritionist, and personal trainer Caitlyn, each episode gives you the tools, education, and mindset shifts to feel fully prepared, in control, and excited for birth, so you can create an experience that’s truly yours from start to finish.

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Ep. 12: October Q&A: Preparing for Birth, Preventing...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this October Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions about:Comfort measures during labor — practical tools for managing pain and staying relaxedHow to lower your chances of a C-section — My top tip for reducing C section RiskWhat I wish every new mom knew for postpartum recovery — rest, nourishment, and realistic expectationsHow to balance movement and healing postpartum — gentle ways to reconnect with your body and rebuild strength safelyBirth prep essentials — what really matters when it

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11. Empowering Home Birth as a First Time Mom: The...

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2025/10/21

In this episode, I chat with my sweet friend Jessika about her empowering home birth as a first time mom. She shares how she prepared mentally and physically, what it was like trusting her body through labor, and the beautiful story of bringing her daughter into the world. This episode is full of encouragement for any mama considering home birth or simply wanting to feel more confident in her body’s ability to birth!Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourish.prenatalhealth/Head to my

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10. What Birth Was Designed to Be | Understanding...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Most people have only heard birth described as “natural” or “medicated,” but there’s so much more to the story. In this episode, I’m breaking down the two approaches to birth: medically managed and physiologic (or undisturbed), so you can understand what they really mean, how they impact your birth experience, and why your body already knows exactly how to give birth.Whether you’re pregnant, planning for the future, or just curious about how birth actually works, this episode will leave you feeling

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Birth Provider Red Flags Every Mom Should Know

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Choosing your provider is one of the most important decisions in pregnancy, because they shape not just your care, but your confidence, your education, and even how much fear you carry into labor.In this episode of The Flourishing Mama Birth Podcast, Caitlyn shares the top questions to ask before choosing your birth provider (straight from her Blooming Confidence Birth Course). These questions help you uncover whether your provider truly supports physiologic birth and respects your autonomy.You’ll

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Your Secret Weapon to a Smoother Birth: Pelvic Floor...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Your pelvic floor plays a huge role in birth, but most moms don’t realize how much until they’re in labor (or recovering postpartum). In this episode of The Flourishing Mama Birth Podcast, I’m sharing why prepping your pelvic floor during pregnancy can make labor smoother, pushing more effective, and recovery easier.We’ll talk about:- What your pelvic floor actually does during birth -How tension can make labor longer or more challenging-Gentle, pregnancy safe ways to prepare your pelvic floor

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3 Pain Management Techniques for Birth You Can Try Today

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Have you ever wondered how unmedicated birth tips can help you feel calm and in control when labor sensations start to build?In this episode, we will cover:- The simple practice that trains your body to stay relaxed through intense sensations.- Why combining mindful breathing with a body scan can help you release tension and work with your contractions.- How partner led counterpressure can become your go to relief tool for labor.… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to build birth confidence by

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Water for Labor: How Showers, Tubs & Water Birth Can...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Have you ever wondered how low intervention birth tools like water can transform the way you cope with labor and even welcome your baby?In this episode, we will cover:The best times to use showers and tubs in labor for maximum comfort and effectiveness.Why water birth is considered a safe option and what the evidence really says.How the benefits of water immersion can reduce pain, support relaxation, and encourage physiologic birth.… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to explore how water can

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00:44:00

First Time Mom’s Positive Induction: The Birth of Marley

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2025/09/02

In this episode, Chelsea shares her positive elective induction experience, a story filled with support, funny moments, empowerment, and joy. She talks about how she felt cared for during labor, how asking questions helped her feel confident in her choices, and offers advice for expecting moms.Thank you so much to Chelsea for sharing the story of bringing her daughter Marley into the world! :)

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Partner Power: How Your Support Person Can Keep You...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Have you ever wondered how pregnancy support from a steady birth partner can completely transform the birth experience?In this episode, we will cover:- The protective energy that partners naturally bring, and how to channel it into birth confidence and safety.- Why creating a calm, judgment free space helps labor progress smoothly and keeps oxytocin flowing.- How small, proactive acts of support, from counterpressure to words of affirmation, build trust and strengthen the birth bubble.… and a whole

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00:09:08

Your Birth, Your Rules: How to Make Decisions You’ll...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Have you ever wondered how to make birth decisions you’ll never second guess?In this episode, we’ll cover:- The mindset shift that puts you firmly in control of every pregnancy and birth decision- Why the common BRAIN method might not serve you — and how the RAINBOW method puts your intuition first- The exact questions to ask before saying yes to any intervention- A real life example of navigating a high blood pressure reading without rushing into unnecessary steps… and so much more!If you’re ready

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00:06:52

I’m Pregnant! Now What? 5 Steps to Start Your Journey...

The Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of which direction to go since finding out your pregnant?In this episode, we will cover:- The first decisions that set the tone for a confident birth.- Why education early in pregnancy can completely change how you feel heading into labor.- How small, simple habits now can make a huge difference in your pregnancy health and birth confidence.… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to start your pregnancy journey with clarity, confidence, and the right support,

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Welcome to the Flourishing Mama: Your Birth Podcast!

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2025/08/15

In this very first episode, I’m sharing a little about me, my journey into birth work, and why I created The Flourishing Mama Birth Podcast. You’ll hear what to expect in upcoming episodes, who this podcast is for, and how it can help you prepare for a confident, fear free birth that leaves you feeling empowered. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or home birth, this is your space to learn, feel supported, and get excited for the day you meet your baby.Follow me on

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