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“Candi Fraiser was great. Good info for women.”
Creativetina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
“So thankful to stumble upon this inspiring podcast around 26 weeks pregnant while searching for info on the Fresh Test. That episode became the first of MANY that I devoured during the last 14 weeks of my pregnancy. Listening to and internalizing all of the birth stories and especially...”Read full review »
Birthing in bliss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/24
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“Such a blessing of a podcast! I started listening while TTC baby #3 as I wanted a natural unmediated birth after being induced with my first and an emergency c-section with my second. The topics discussed here are easy to understand and implement. I learned SO much even as a third time mom...”Read full review »
Nuna Exotica. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/24
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“I started listening to this podcast around 34 weeks into my 2nd pregnancy. I wish I would’ve found this podcast my first pregnancy and maybe things would’ve been a little different.
I was worried I wouldn’t be able to hear all the important details I needed since I joined later in my pregnancy....”Read full review »
MCragle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/24
“Starting listening when my wife got pregnant and I find a lot of the information helpful and really interesting. I try to go out of my way to listen to episodes that present views I don’t think I will agree with because I want to hear all sides but it frustrates me that she claims to present the...”Read full review »
holtn20 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/24
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“I started listening to this podcast when I was around 30 weeks pregnant & listened whenever I had free time, in the car, shower, washing dishes, etc. I had been told by pretty much everyone that I wouldn’t be able to have an unmedicated birth because of my extremely low pain tolerance but...”Read full review »
Glam Girl 4 Life via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/24
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“6 weeks postpartum and still obsessed with birth! I will now forever be searching for knowledge as I cannot wait for my next birth. Podcast episode with Erika really resonated with me. Having acceptance with the epidural can be challenging as my plan was unmediated. Thank you. I needed to hear...”Read full review »
Tamsinbelle via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/14/24
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“I am 17 weeks pregnant with my first and this podcast is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. It’s so hard to know what to trust and which ones are worth your time but as soon as I listened to the first episode I KNEW this is what I’ve been looking for.
The first one I listened to was one about ...”Read full review »
Kaiti Klucas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/24
“I started listening to “The Episode Your Birth Partner NEEDS to Hear…”, and despite the title making it seem inclusive, “mom” and “dad” were used exclusively so much in the first 5 minutes I didn’t want to continue. If you don’t acknowledge the existence of queer people, then queer people won’t...”Read full review »
-B_r_u_c_k- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/24
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“Excellent Information!!! I had a at-home breach birth with my first (only 6 hr), and I was expecting some of the normal “pushing” feelings everyone talks about and was a little confused and very exhausted by the end. Everything worked out and the midwife was extremely skilled - and our baby was...”Read full review »
Jacalyn Kru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/24
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“I started listening to this podcast about 1.5 years ago, not pregnant, having just started dabbling with the idea of having kids with my husband. I was never one of those women who wanted to be a mom more than any other calling, never watched a birthing video, always felt awkward around kids, so...”Read full review »
Catia Hans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
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“Loved this podcast for my first birth, now I’m pregnant with my second child and am listening again. Would love to hear your experience and opinion on VBACs.”
M_Thompson40 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/24
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“This podcast has helped me prepare so much. Listening to positive birth stories has taken a lot of the fear I once felt away.
That being said this latest episode about breech births I had to turn off at the 45 min mark. The guest throws out some statistics that she kept saying were low, but...”Read full review »
Hayjoflem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“As a first time mom I found the pod and started binging everything Steph had to offer. I felt so prepared thoughout pregnancy, labor and delivery because of her tools and recommendations. I ultimately chose to do an unmedicated birth in a low intervention labor room with an OB who followed my...”Read full review »
kayceejanaej via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
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“I think this review is going to be long...
First-time mom here!
I started listening to this podcast during my first trimester, and I was always sure that when my pregnancy approached its final stretch, I would take the birth course, for sure. My intention was to learn how the health system...”Read full review »
SandraPachecoA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“As a mom whose endured 6 previous back to back miscarriages, listening and being informed on pregnancy and labor is preparing me for our THRIVING baby we are about to welcome to the world in September. I’m so blessed to listen to these stories and information I need.”
Chellexoxo9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
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“Your episodes always make me feel more calm about everything pregnancy related! I asked questions on Instagram and you made another episode about it to answer my questions. Thank you for always catering to the women you serve and ensuring we are informed about what is happening during pregnancy...”Read full review »
AAL3! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“I am obsessed with this podcast! During my pregnancy I listened to every episode and I felt so much more educated on birth and prepared for it. Would recommend to any pregnant mom!!”
caroline0523 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“I just had my third baby a few months ago and I wish I would have known about this class and podcast for my other two. I never felt more prepared going into birth and even though things didn’t go exactly how I wanted, I was well informed and able to make decisions for my self and able to have a...”Read full review »
Kirstellison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“I had felt so defeated after having a traumatic vaginal birth full of interventions and a painful C-section with my 2nd. With my 3rd, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to even try for a VBAC as I had no confidence in my own ability to birth my baby.
Then…. as if by divine intervention, I found this...”Read full review »
Katie, Mom of 4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
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“Binge listener here! Third time mom prepping for my natural birth (March/April due window!) after my first two births didn’t quite go as expected. I love the unbiased and extremely informative conversations, and have been going back to listen to all the labor prep episodes as baby time nears! I...”Read full review »
HeidiAbhy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
“I found your podcast half way through my first pregnancy, and ended up buying your course soon after I listened to many of the birthing stories. I ended up having my first born daughter after only 7 hours of labour with no pain medication! It was an intense but amazing experience that I was able...”Read full review »
C-Gerber via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/08/24
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“This podcast and birth course helped me overcome the anxiety I had after my first birth that was filled with interventions. With all the information this podcast offers and the birth course, I was empowered and was able to have an unmedicated amazing birth experience with my second! So grateful...”Read full review »
DevG93 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/24
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“So much great info, I truly can't stop listening! I was quite nervous about birth before but honestly cannot wait. Thank you for all of the great content and your advocacy for a natural birth!”Read full review »
MaggieMc1217 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“I am so thankful for this podcast. I am 26 weeks pregnant with my first and I have been listening to this podcast for the majority of my pregnancy and I love it. I used to think that if I ever got pregnant I would definitely want to have a Cesarean birth because the thought of having my baby...”Read full review »
Care_bear_21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/26/24
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“I am very thankful for this podcast. The content helped my husband and I feel confident and empowered about the birth of our first child. I ended up having a very quick labour and birthed our baby boy in the back of the truck on the way to the hospital into my husband’s arms. We know the...”Read full review »
Kar.Barr via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/18/24
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“Prepping for my first birth with a deployed husband - I feel like there are so many extra worries in addition to figuring out pregnancy and birth. Finding this podcast, I’m actually getting excited about my pregnancy and birth because I feel educated without feeling pressured in a certain...”Read full review »
bethany lynn crandall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“I wanted to reach out and personally thank you for all of the work that you put into your web course and podcast. I listened to your podcast every day throughout my recent pregnancy and I know that it made a significant difference in my pregnancy and labor.
I am a first time mama and got to...”Read full review »
LMPfromMI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“This podcast has been one of the few that have brought me some peace and overall knowledge without scaring me about pregnancy. I love the positive birth stories and the educational ones like rhogam, hemorrhages, etc. thank you and I will be joining the course for next baby!!”
NatKhernandez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“I have listened to this podcast during my first and second pregnancies. The second time around, I also purchase the My Essential Birth course to prepare for a “natural” delivery in a hospital setting and hired a doula. I was more prepared the second time. The podcast is wonderful and is packed...”Read full review »
S_frye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/24
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“First time mom here. I have learned so much during this pregnancy listening to multiple podcasts. I came across this podcast going into my 3rd trimester and it became my favorite to listen to. It was both educational as well as positive and empowering. It just made me feel good. Stephanie knows...”Read full review »
KAHerr! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
“I have been listening to this podcast for close to a year now and have become so passionate about educating myself and others on pregnancy and birth! My husband and I have been married for a year and a half & plan to start a family within the next few years. Stephanie, your podcast has made...”Read full review »
Graciebird97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“Found this podcast at 4 weeks pregnant with an unexpected baby! I’m only 21 and had ZERO knowledge of anything birth or baby related and was so in the dark. This podcast has provided me with so much confidence and knowledge, I’m now 32 weeks and planning for an un medicated hospital birth! Thank...”Read full review »
Kompatrit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
“I first heard of the My Essential Birth podcast through someone’s TikTok post and started listening to it on my commute to work around the end of second trimester/start of third trimester. It was going to be my first birth and I knew I wanted to do it unmedicated, if possible, but I had no idea...”Read full review »
Nahycnil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“I absolutely love this podcast! I listened to it throughout my entire pregnancy and it brought me knowledge and reassurance, which allowed me to have the most amazing all natural birth!”
Charlield13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/03/23
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“I started listening when I was around 6 weeks pregnant and I cannot get enough of this podcast. I’m now 25 weeks and will be signing up for the birth course this weekend. I already feel so much more prepared and well educated about pregnancy and birth just from listening and can’t wait to start...”Read full review »
Lbg1188 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“If you’re thirsty for knowledge and want to dive deep into pregnancy learning, then this podcast is for you. I have already been through pregnancy twice with pretty good experiences, but the My Essential Birth Podcast has expanded my understanding of not only the birth process, but with tools to...”Read full review »
klc_style via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“I listened to this podcast during my entire first pregnancy. I loved the mix of birth stories, education, and practices. I felt empowered to advocate for myself and ask a lot of questions, which lead to confidence in my body and trust in my provider. I chose the epidural route and was satisfied...”Read full review »
I love biebs and this game via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/23
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“I have a little obsession with birth stories and all things birth! I started binge listening to your podcast a couple months ago and absolutely love every single one of them!
Currently not pregnant or have any kids but praying the Lord will bless us with kids soon. Can’t wait to experience that...”Read full review »
MariaMartensThiessen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/23
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“I highly recommend this podcast to anyone expecting, and I highly recommend the course as well. Between the podcast and course, I was empowered to switch providers at 32 weeks and have the home birth I wanted. My midwife and doula were so impressed by how much information I knew and how prepared...”Read full review »
Lulu2394 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“I absolutely love this podcast and literally recommend it to every single pregnant woman I see and to friends and family who are starting their pregnancy journey! I truly believe knowledge is power especially in a world where women tend to have to advocate a little harder than we’d like. I have a...”Read full review »
JackieP2022 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Your very last podcast was made for me (212)! My fiancé and I want children very soon after we get married, I know exactly the kind of birth that I want, he’s hesitant because he’s worried something will happen outside of a hospital. Im definitely strapping him to a chair and make him listen to...”Read full review »
Ladyabbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
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“I binge listened to this podcast! It was so helpful to listen to and learn all of the things I didn’t know about labor and childbirth, even though this was my second pregnancy. I decided I wanted to do a natural delivery this time around and this podcast taught me so much. I am happy to say I am...”Read full review »
LP 8165 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“I just LOVE this podcast. I found you just by searching pregnancy podcasts as I am currently almost 20 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby. I’m naturally anxious and my ways to cope are often educating myself via reading or listening to podcasts. Finding this has been a lifesaver and has...”Read full review »
simply_sabrina_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
“As a first time mom, I did so much research before we tried to conceive because I wanted to determine what kind of birth would be best for me and I wanted to prepare as best I could for pregnancy. Coming across Stephanie’s podcast was the biggest blessing! It was exactly what I needed to make an...”Read full review »
Cristina Trouy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“I went through and hit “play next” on all the episodes I didn’t want to miss at 38 weeks pregnant (when I realized the books I picked out were never going to get read). I had to be induced but had the confidence to ask for the least interventions (so my waters were broken instead of pitocin...”Read full review »
Neenah66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/23
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“So happy to have found this podcast! I found My Essential Birth at the end of my first trimester. We had hired a doula very early on and was so grateful to have the resources to be able to do so. However, being a military family I think My Essential Birth is awesome for anyone who may not have...”Read full review »
Murphy MLW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/23
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“This podcast was one of the most fantastic resources throughout my entire pregnancy and helped me feel very prepared and informed ahead of my birth this past spring. I had a spectacular birth experience and was able to navigate conversations with my providers confidently to ensure that my baby...”Read full review »
_smileyriley_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/23
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“I found this podcast about a week ago and have not stopped binging episodes. I really love the positive birth stories! It seems most of my friends have traumatizing birth experiences, normally ending in an emergency c section. Since before getting pregnant my husband and I have discussed working...”Read full review »
kpalsson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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