Maranda Bower was a wonderful guest to interview for the podcast. She is the CEO and founder of Postpartum University, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole body healing. She’s a renowned expert in top educator in the fields of functional nutrition and coaching in relation to postpartum, and is nicknamed The Womb Whisperer, named as a bestselling author, international speaker, and has appeared in over 50 publications. Her latest book is Reclaiming Postpartum...

I have been passionate about pregnancy and birth since I was a little girl. I was able to take that passion and focus it to become a Childbirth Educator and a Birth Doula an author a podcaster While I no longer actively teach or doula anymore I still love sharing wisdom and support with you, so you can have a better birth. I do this through Books I have 3 Birth Books The Gift of Giving Life – the spirituality of pregnancy and birth Enjoying Pregnancy and Birth with...

It was such a joy to interview Katie and Amie about their powerful new book. This book and journal, helps to lead you through documenting and processing your birth experience. Leading towards healing and hope. https://amiemccrackenauthor.com/ https://katierossler.com/giving-birth-to-motherhood IG: @katie.rossler @amiemccracken

It was so great to interview Morgan. Twins run in her family,  so it wasn't too big of a surprise to find she was expecting twin girls. Here is her journey through her births and how a simple choice made her second cesarean a little better than the first! HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/morgans-two-cesareans Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here (use coupon code HYPNO1528 for a...

I had a cesarean with my first.  I am passionate about sharing all types of birth experiences  and letting moms know that all types of birth can be positive In today's episode, I share over 12 tips to create a positive cesarean. enjoybirth.com/12-tips-for-a-positive-cesarean-birth

Here is a replay of Bryson's Birth Story.... For real, my birth experience with him  changed the trajectory of my life! It is what inspired me to write 3 books about birth  and become a Hypnobabies Instructor  and a Hypno-Doula Enjoy! (If you want to watch his birth story - click through to the show notes!) enjoybirth.com/brysons-peaceful-hypnobabies-birth

I met Krysti on the Hypnobabies Group.   She was planning a natural birth,  but her baby was persistently breech.  It was interesting watching her journey as she had to make tough choices in regards to her babies birth.   I am excited to share her birth story  and you can see how in the end she had a positive birth despite not having her original desires.

This is a great episode to listen to if you have struggled with extreme nausea or vomitting during your pregnancy. If not, feel free to skip this episode!  Jayne struggled with Hyperemesis Gravidarum through 4 of her pregnancies. It was wonderful to talk with her about her experience and hear the blessings that came from it. "I found it didn't have to be a dark place if I was looking upward, and like reaching out to heaven and saying, What does this experience have to offer me? What is...

This is an excerpt from an interview I did with Maile on The Gift of Giving Life podcast (focusing on the spirituality of pregnancy and birth)   I pulled out the part about affirmations and visualizations and how it helped her. She also shared her tips so you can harness that power as well!  [00:00:00] The power of affirmations in preparing for her homebirth [00:01:54] The power of spiritual creation/visualization [00:03:39] Affirmation tips from Maile Helpful Links Direct link to this...

Orchid (prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor), shares tips and tools to help with pelvic floor healing. She shares 3 big DO NOT DO this, tips.   Then explains what inspired her to develop her Reconnection Ab Lab online program. I started taking it and will be reporting back in a future episode what differences I have experienced.  TOPICS COVERED [00:02:11] postnatal recovery tips [00:02:19] no sit ups! [00:03:45] no frontal planks [00:04:38] do not do double leg lifts [00:05:10] true...

It was so fun to interview Orchid. She is a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, so she has great information to share with us! She shares how amazing the human body is. A bit about her struggles trying to get pregnant with her second baby. Then she jumps into tips for the newborn stage. From what to remember when you are sleep deprived. How to handle your partner and ends off with the 5 simple steps to help with mental health! TOPICS COVERED [00:03:17] our bodies are...

This birth story starts with  "I first want to say that there has never been a more significant moment in my life than when I finally held my brand new baby girl before they had even cut the cord.  I know I will never forget that. It would have been worth anything I might have experienced- good or bad. Next I want to say that my birth experience was a very positive one, and that it seemed to me to be about half as long as it actually was- 16 hours.  I was able to maintain focus throughout...

I got this great email today with this question  and while I was typing up an answer to respond to the question,  I realized what I really need to do is make a podcast episode about this.  So that’s what I decided to do. I did send my email with my written response,  but here is an audio response, which I think will be more powerful. Audio is obviously a better way to demonstrate pushing! TOPICS COVERED [00:00:52] It is normal to make or not make noises while pushing [00:01:16] A Few...

Little Alex was a gentleman and let Mommy see his big brother sing in church for Mother's Day.   After that though, he was ready to come (or maybe just Mom was), and BOY did he come fast. This is a short, but sweet birth story to bring a smile to your day! Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/alex-chase-arrives Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here (use coupon code HYPNO1528 for a...

Such a wonderful birth story, showing that even if you sleep through your practice, it can still work. "All I can say is "wow," our bodies really do know how to have babies if we let them. I am so thankful for this remarkable experience and a new little daughter." Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/slept-through-most-of-my-cds-still-worked-great-arrived-at-hospital-surprised-to-find-10cm Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to...

Another great birth story, of a first time mom. Her birth was about 6-7 hours with 20 minutes of pushing. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/the-nurse-was-surprised-no-one-had-ever-done-that-before/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here (use coupon code HYPNO1528 for a discount) Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth

I love this birth story, where the mom shares how she was comfortable,  even during transition!   Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/the-easiest-part-of-my-birthing-time-was-transition-totally-comfortable/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here (use coupon code HYPNO1528 for a discount) Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth

I have attended over 50 births.  I have missed 3 births. 1 was an emergency cesarean and I arrived after the mom was already in the operating room. 1 was an extremely long birth and I went to the first half, then headed out on a trip and my back up doula took over. My favorite one I missed, I actually felt as if I was almost there. Again, it was a trip that kept me from attending,  but my friend, knew that was possible, so she had other doulas coming too. Here is what happened and how...

Valerie had 3 babies with epidurals. Then she wanted to have a natural birth – and did with baby 4. that baby was posterior, like her first 3 and the discomfort made her not want to have another natural birth. She had 2 more babies with epidurals. Then she met me and with Hypnobabies decided it was worth trying to have a natural birth again. I was her doula for her last 2 babies Yes, she had 8 babies! I loved interviewing Valerie. She was one of my Hypnobabies Student – 2 times, for...

Do you know the amazing tool that can be used with dental surgery and birth? Did you know that people use hypnosis for dental surgery? Hypnosis is a powerful tool! Hypnosis is a tool that can be used with all sorts of medical procedures. It may seem hard to believe that hypnosis has been used on people for surgeries, even open heart surgery. That shows how powerful the mind can be. It is used often for dental procedures. Some people use it to stay calm during dental procedures, so an...

What if I was to write a book – Hypnobabies for Dummies? Well, it would be pretty simple. Buy the Hypnobabies Home Study - or if you are lucky enough to have a live instructor near you, sign up for a class! Follow the instructions for practice. Use your tools during birth. So that is pretty simple and works,  but it would also be a sort of lame book,  so today I delve in a little deeper and as a doula at over 50 Hypnobabies Births, I have a good inside scoop!

I had an amazing experience with affirmations a few years ago. I share how I harnessed this power the amazing changes I saw and share how you can use affirmations to help in your pregnancy and birth!

Listen to the whole story... but here is a tiny bit "I have to say, I know that Hypnobabies gave me the birth of our dreams, and not just for the hypnosis aspect of the birth. It was  the program that led me to seek a Doula for the first time, and to go for a water birth. These three aspects combined really did give me the tools needed for ‘our’ perfect birth."

When you are expecting a baby, it is hard to deny that there are some big financial obligations coming up. From medical bills, diapers, car seats and so much more. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and underprepared. This is why you will love YNAB (which stands for You Need a Budget) so much. It is a tool that can help you to manage your money and be prepared for these and other expenses. In this weeks podcast episode I will share why YNAB – is my favorite money management tool and how it...