Welcome to another empowering episode of "My Body, My Bump, My Baby." In this episode, our expert midwife, Amy B, CNM, shares invaluable insights on various topics: Prepping for Early Postpartum: Amy discusses essential preparations and the importance of pelvic floor PT.Night Sweats and Restless Leg Syndrome: Learn ways to manage and alleviate these common discomforts during pregnancy.Itching All Over: Amy provides guidance on dealing with widespread itching.Collecting Colostrum: Explore the...

Join host and storyteller Bea on an immersive journey through the depths of scuba diving and the uncharted territories of labor. In this episode, Bea shares a personal deep-sea diving experience that unexpectedly unveils powerful parallels with the challenges of labor. Discover the transformative impact of controlled breath and supportive partners, drawing connections between the calm waters of the ocean floor and the resilience needed during the waves of labor. Learn how the fight-or-flight...

Discover the transformative power of hiring a doula with host Bea. Uncover why a doula isn't just support—it's a game-changer for your birth experience. Bea, a seasoned doula, shares expert insights, from the science-backed benefits to finding your perfect match. Tune in to unlock the keys to a positive, empowered birth journey with a doula by your side. Interested in our Positioning and Natural Labor Coping Class, click here.

Craft the birth experience you envision.Explore the significance of birth plans and discover how to navigate and create one tailored to your desires. In this episode, dive into the one-size-fits-all approach of hospital births and uncover the array of hidden options available to personalize your birthing journey. From shunning the standard hospital gown to transforming the birth environment, explore ways to reclaim empowerment during labor. Learn about the significance of understanding...

Join Bea in an enlightening conversation with Amanda Baker, LCSW, on the challenging landscape of postpartum mental health. In this episode of My Body My Bump My Baby, we delve into the reasons behind the difficulty in discussing postpartum experiences openly. Amanda sheds light on various facets of postpartum mental health, from the commonly known Baby Blues to Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis, unraveling their nuances. The conversation bravely confronts the discomfort of...

In this intimate episode of "My Body, My Bump, My Baby," Sammy invites you into her world as she shares the beautiful and profound story of her home birth experience with our host, Hannah. Expect to be deeply moved as Sammy opens her heart to recount the moments of joy, vulnerability, and resilience that defined her birthing journey. From the personal thoughts and reflections that shaped her decision to have a home birth to the unexpected bumps in the road that she courageously navigated,...

Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation in this episode of "My Body, My Bump, My Baby" as we welcome our special guest host, Melissa. In this episode, Bea and Melissa dive deep into the joys, challenges, and emotions of bringing a newborn baby home. Listen as Bea and Melissa share their firsthand experiences, enlightening anecdotes, and honest advice on navigating this remarkable journey of parenthood. From the overwhelming excitement to the sleepless nights, they explore the...

Join us on "My Body, My Bump, My Baby" as we delve into a crucial topic with special guest Kim Osterholzer, a home birth midwife and author. This episode focuses on the proactive steps we can take to establish a strong and healthy foundation for pregnancy and our precious babies. Kim shares her invaluable expertise, offering insightful tips and advice on optimizing our health and wellbeing during this transformative journey. Whether you're currently expecting or planning to start your family...

In this episode of "My Body, My Bump, My Baby," licensed massage therapist Olathe takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of essential oils. Join Olathe as she shares her extensive knowledge and provides a practical guide on creating an essential oil medicine box for your family. Discover the power of seven essential oils that Olathe recommends to start with and learn about their incredible uses and benefits. Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, a parent, or soon-to-be parent, this...

Hannah and Bea are back together in this episode! Hannah takes us on a journey as she tells us her beautiful home birth story for the birth of Felix. It's a story of empowerment, peacefulness and speed. Listen in to hear all the details, and marvel at the strength of this mother in this magical experience.

In this episode of My Body, My Bump, My Baby, we chat with Justine Calderwood. Justine is the owner of Healing Spot PT and a Women's Health PT, who specializes in helping her patients navigate pain during and after pregnancy. We get to the heart of exploring why sex can be a painful and uninviting experience for many women after birth and what measures we can take to restore sex after birth to be a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Join us as we learn from one of the experts, Justine...

Over the years I have found that we must meet each birth with where were are in our life journey, allowing each birth to provide it's lesson. In this episode Autumn shares two births that together make up one incredible triumphent success story. First, she tells of her successful hospital VBAC experience that wasn't quite what she expected, followed by her amazing home birth story of her third baby, Val. Don't miss out on hearing this inspiring tale--listen to the end, you won't regret it!

Bea hosts an insightful podcast episode with Mishea Mueller, Dr Chiropractic and owner of Rise Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, examining the importance of chiropractic care for pregnant women, mothers who have given birth and newborns. Tune in to hear a wealth of advice from a professional who specializes in the delicate area of prenatal care. Learn more about Mishea here: http://www.riseoptimalliving.com/our-team

This podcast episode will explore the concept of birth trauma, how it affects individuals, how it can be avoided, and how one can begin to heal from it. Christie, our guest expert, will take us through her journey of shifting her career from a midwife to a trauma healer and provide insight into what birth trauma looks like and how to begin the healing process. We will discuss the prevalence of birth trauma, the types of birth experiences that might be more prone to trauma, and what steps one...

In this episode Autumn tells the beautiful birth story of her son. Autumn tells us how her plans of a Birth Center Birth elvoved into a planned cesarean birth that was gentle, empowered and beautiful.

In this episode, Bea and Hannah talk about Blessingways - what they are, why you should consider having one, and who should have one. We discuss the history and tradition of Blessingways and why they're so special. We discuss how to create a Blessingway that is meaningful and special to you. Join us for this special episode on the power and beauty of Blessingways. Reference:...

In this episode, Hannah and Bea talk all about Third trimester. We dive into what to expect, we offer tips and tricks to stay comfortable and how to celebrate this pregnancy as it comes to a close with the birth of your baby. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be found at Enso Prenatal with...

In our culture, we no longer have ceremony or celebrations around major life changes. In this episode, Bea talks about Birth as a Rite of Passage. She offers some points to ponder and lots of easy ways to celebrate this special time in your life.

When you are being confronted with a medical issue, do you respond with fear and give away your locus of control or do you become a seeker or researcher and truly make the decision for YOU and YOUR children? This is a tough question to ask yourself but it is so important in a world where we are often followers rather than the leaders we were raised to be. In this episode, we review BRAIN but we also dive deep into how we can lead as women and mothers and use our own power to make decisions...

The fog begins to lift and energy returns (even spikes sometimes)! Listen along Hannah’s 2nd trimester journey and gather tips and tricks from both a holistic health coach and a human-being mother of a toddler for what you can do to support your body and mind through the second trimester. Resources: Prenatal Yoga app: https://prenatal.downdogapp.com/ Prenatal Mindfulness App: https://expectful.com/ Where to birth episode:...

Hannah shares Oliver’s birth story, a beautiful birth center birth. Hannah’s “why” for how she chose to give birth is powerful and demonstrates how choices like where and how you feel safe to give birth are important ones to make! As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach out to her here: https://www.hannahnicholson.com/ And everything motherhood and birth prep support, including classes, can be found at Enso...

Part 2 of 2. In this episode, we speak about unmedicated birth as a spiritual experiential perspective. We speak about why and how birth is the most special, intense, and giving experiences of your life. In courses, you hear more about stages of birth and medical terms, but in this episode we humanize birth and how it is to experience labor and birth within your body and mind. As always, if you want to work with Hannah along your preconception, prenatal, or postpartum health journey, reach...

We explore what true unmedicated, untouched birth can look like from a spiritual and emotional perspective in this episode, part 1 of a 2 part series. We dive deeper in this episode than using physical and medical terms associated with birth, because birth isn't just terms and stages. We talk about the different spiritual roles in birth - the birthing mama, the baby, the partner. Birth is arguably THE most powerful hours of your life, changing you from a maiden to a mother or from one mother...

Welcome to Season 2 of My Body, My Bump, My Baby. We kick this season off discussing the ins and outs of First Trimester with Hannah, who is coincidentally pregnant at time of recording. In this episode, we talk about nutrition and supplementation for first trimester, how to combat some of the common ailments (nausea, fatigue, stress), and what you can do to effectively ask for support during this season of life. Free Download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6216b663d328ec5152cf159d Adrenal...