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PODCAST

Positive Birth Corner

MaryNissi Lemon

This podcast is for you to feel inspired, informed, and encouraged. Our goal is simple but powerful: changing the narrative around birth one positive birth story at a time.Positive Birth Corner is a space where real stories that shift the spotlight from the negativity surrounding birth to conversation that highlight the power, resilience, and beauty that can exist in every birth! Through honest, empowering conversations with first-time parents and birth workers highlighting black and multicultural

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54:03

HOLIDAY SPECIAL! POSITIVE BIRTH CORNER LIVE: The...

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2025/12/17

💛 A Heartfelt Thank You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thank you so much for being here and for listening week after week. This is our final episode of the year, and we are incredibly grateful for this community, this space, and every person who has tuned in, shared an episode, or supported the podcast along the way. Recording a new episode every single week this year has been a joy and a gift. Thank you to the incredible team behind the scenes who made it all possible, and thank you for

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36:56

Part 2 | Learning to Trust Her Body: Anna’s Positive...

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2025/12/10

JOIN THE POSITIVE BIRTH CLUB!LIMITED EDITION MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!SHOP HERE: https://positive-birth-corner.myshopify.com/Use code: clubPBC for free shipping on orders over $75!In this episode of Positive Birth Corner, Anna returns to share the journey of her second birth, an experience she confidently calls her perfect birth. We talk about how different this birth felt from her first, the challenge of sharing a positive story in mom groups, and why positive narratives matter.Anna reflects on her

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25:42

A Powerful First Birth: Jan’s Journey Into Motherhood

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2025/12/03

JOIN THE POSITIVE BIRTH CLUB!LIMITED EDITION MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!SHOP HERE: https://positive-birth-corner.myshopify.com/Use code: clubPBC for free shipping on orders over $75!In this episode of the Positive Birth Corner, we sit down with January as she shares the story of her first birth—an experience filled with surprises, intensity, and moments that still make her smile today. Jan became a mom at 27 and entered pregnancy with equal parts excitement and curiosity. She describes the anticipation of

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30:41

The Power of Laboring at Home & Having Peace in the...

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2025/11/26

JOIN THE POSITIVE BIRTH CLUB!LIMITED EDITION MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!SHOP HERE: https://positive-birth-corner.myshopify.com/Use code: clubPBC for free shipping on orders over $75!HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!In this episode of Positive Birth Corner, host MaryNissi sits down with Sam, a first-time mom who gave birth at 36 and shares a powerful, honest, and deeply personal birth story.Sam talks about growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, meeting her husband later in life, and stepping into motherhood with

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32:22

Weathering the Storm: Jordan’s Hurricane Birth Story...

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/11/19

In this episode of Positive Birth Corner, MaryNissi talks with Jordan, husband to Moraa from Episode 1, who shares what it was like to experience the birth of their child from the partner’s perspective. Jordan reflects on the mix of excitement and nerves he felt as a first-time dad, and how he and Moraa prepared together through classes, research, and choosing the right doula. Even with all their preparation, nothing could have predicted the night labor began, right in the middle of a Philadelphia

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39:59

Part 1 | Learning to Trust Her Body: Anna’s Positive...

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2025/11/12

💫 In this episode, host MaryNissi talks with Anna, a Russian immigrant about her first birth experience. Her birth story is one of preparation, intuition, and trusting your body and desires for birth no matter what the preconceived standards might look like.After spending months reading, researching, and immersing herself in everything birth-related (over 20 books and countless podcasts!), Annie entered the final weeks of pregnancy ready to meet her baby — but also determined to avoid unnecessary

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32:45

How Natashja's Preparation Created a Peaceful Birth

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/11/05

🌸 In this heartfelt and empowering episode of The Positive Birth Corner, we sit down with Natashja James, a licensed counselor, yoga teacher, and first-time mom who welcomed her daughter just two weeks before her 37th birthday.Natashja shares how she turned her early fears about pregnancy and “advanced maternal age” into a story of faith, preparation, and strength. From building a holistic birth team to creating a peaceful, empowering atmosphere in the hospital, Natashja’s story reminds us that

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32:33

Strong Starts: How Rachel Shapes Confident Parenthood...

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2025/10/29

AD: The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium, an affiliate of PHMC. is a nonprofit public health organization working to strengthen community health. They host programs like Nurse-Family Partnership, which focuses on serving first-time pregnant people in Philadelphia through biweekly visits with a nurse home visitor. If you’re pregnant and interested in learning more about this program, visit the website at nurseledcare.phmc.org💚 In this heartfelt conversation, MaryNissi sits down with her former

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26:55

Part 2: Redefining What a Positive Birth Looks Like -...

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2025/10/22

In this powerful continuation of Nada’s story, we enter the heart of her labor the moment where strength, surrender, advocacy, and faith all converge. What began as a routine progression became a sacred experience of grounding, prayer, and perseverance.Nada & Marynissi walk through the intimate, raw, and holy moments that defined Nada’s delivery from calling for a quiet room to pray, to navigating exhaustion, to finally holding her daughter for the first time.What unfolds is a story about trust

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24:28

Part 1: From Fear to Confidence: Nada’s Journey to a...

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/10/15

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Positive Birth Corner, host MaryNissi sits down with Nada, a Black and Palestinian registered dietitian, wife, and mom who shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy, preparation, and birth.Nada opens up about walking into motherhood with both professional insight and personal fear shaped by her public health background and awareness of maternal health disparities. What unfolds is a story of transformation: from anxiety about becoming a

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37:46

From Induction Scare to Empowered Birth: Amanda’s Story

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2025/10/08

In this episode of Positive Birth Corner, MaryNissi sits down with Amanda to share her powerful journey of bringing her daughter, Aria, into the world. From navigating fears around induction and low fluid levels to finding strength through affirmations, prayer, and the support of her doula, Amanda’s story is a reminder that birth can be both unpredictable and beautiful.Amanda opens up about her pregnancy journey, the impact of a previous miscarriage, how she and her husband prepared mentally and

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14:27

Advocacy in Birth: Finding Your Voice!

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2025/10/01

In this solo episode of Positive Birth Corner, MaryNissi dives into one of the most powerful tools you can bring into your pregnancy and birth: advocacy.Advocacy is more than just speaking up, it’s about knowing what you need, understanding your options, and being confident enough to make decisions that align with your values. Using personal stories, practical tools, and real-life examples from her work as a doula and childbirth educator, I break advocacy down into three simple steps you can start

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27:47

A Father’s Perspective: Preparation, Birth, and...

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/09/24

This week on Positive Birth Corner, we’re shaking things up with our first dad! 💪 In this episode, we sit down with Kahlef to hear his honest, funny, and deeply thoughtful perspective on becoming a father. From cultural lessons growing up, to meticulous birth prep, to navigating the unexpected moments (yes, even stopping for snacks mid-labor 🚗🥤), He brings his whole self to this journey.You’ll hear about:✨ How his upbringing shaped his views on responsibility, culture, and fatherhood.✨ Why he

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29:09

Pivoting To The Birth She Needed: Natalie’s Birth Story

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/09/17

In this episode of Positive Birth Corner, we hear from Natalie, a first-time mom whose journey to motherhood was filled with preparation, prayer, and unexpected twists. Natalie takes us inside her birth center experience — from the early hours of labor to a dramatic delivery when her baby was born with the cord around his neck.Through it all, Natalie shows us the power of mindset, support, and staying grounded. Her story is both real and inspiring, reminding us that even when things don’t go exactly

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36:54

Weathering the Storm — Moraa’s Hurricane Birth Story

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/09/10

In this episode of Positive Birth Corner, we sit down with Moraa, a Kenyan-born mama living in Philadelphia, who shares her powerful story of pregnancy, preparation, and giving birth in the middle of Hurricane Ida. 🌧️👶🏾From navigating cultural expectations, to building a supportive care team, to driving through flooded streets while in labor — Moraa's story is as inspiring as it is unforgettable.You’ll hear about: ✨ Growing up in Nairobi and adjusting to care in the U.S. ✨ Why she took a birth

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26:55

My Birth Story — The Beginning of Positive Birth Corner

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/09/05

Welcome to Positive Birth Corner! 🎉 I’m your host, MaryNissi, and I’m so glad you’re here.In this episode, I open my heart and share the story that started it all — my first birth experience. From the confusion and loneliness of early pregnancy, to finding support through Rachel (a nurse who met me where I was), to making empowered choices about my birth team and hospital, this is the journey that shaped who I am today as a doula and advocate for positive birth.You’ll hear about: ✨ The moment I

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10:16

The Power of Storytelling — Welcome to Positive Birth...

Positive Birth Corner ·

2025/09/03

Welcome to the very first episode of Positive Birth Corner! 🎉 I’m your host, MaryNissi — doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and mentor — and I’m so excited to begin this journey with you.In this debut episode, I share why storytelling is at the heart of everything we’ll do here. Growing up in Malawi, I was surrounded by powerful oral traditions that shaped how I understand connection, healing, and hope. Now, I’m bringing that same storytelling spirit into the world of birth.You’ll

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