The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
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1068| Two Unmedicated Hospital Births and a Homebirth from the Perspective of an Active Duty Military Family - Carolyn Winn
1067| Two Induced Births: A C-section and a VBAC after Secondary Infertility - Rachel Crowder
1066| Positive Hospital Vaginal Birth with Unplanned Interventions - Jeni Thornton-Jones
1065| 2-year Infertility and Endometriosis Journey Followed by Easy Pregnancy and Amazing Birth - Taylor Kirby
1064| OB vs Midwife—One Mom's Experience - Michelle Ankrim
1063| Preemie Birth Center Transfer + NICU Stay - Gioia Hackett
1062| Traumatic First Birth & Redemptive Elective Cesarean Birth Stories - Tash Stokes
1061| Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum as an Olympic Athlete - Shannon Rowbury
1060| Positive Hospital and Homebirth Birth Stories in British Columbia - Cianna Lightburn
1059| Infertility, Endometriosis and Positive Birth Center Birth Story - Sarah Wilson
1058| Preventing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and First Homebirth, Fourth Baby - Lauren Alexander
1057| Switching from Hospital to Home Birth at 34 Weeks Birth Story - Monique Lamhut
1056| Military Infertility Journey, Gestational Diabetes and Induction Turned Cesarean Birth Story - Amber Daniels
1055| Ectopic Pregnancy and how Closely Tracking Cycle Saved My Fallopian Tube, Breech Cesarean Followed by HBAC - Aly Salayandia
1054| Giving Birth During Residency and Gallbladder Removal While Pregnant - Dr. Manisha Ghimire
1053| Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) Birth Stories - Nicole Phelps [rebroadcast]
1052| Epidural & Unmedicated Birth Story with Two Different Postpartums - Claudia Gibbons
1051| Birth Center Transfer C-Section, Birth Center VBAC, & Surprise Footling Breech Home Birth Transfer - Cheyenne Varner
1050| How a Rare Disease Diagnosis Led to Reimagining the Egg Donation Experience -Lauren Makler
1049| Pregnancy with Twins after Breast Cancer and Giving Birth in Germany - Magdalena Fuehrer
Ep 10481048| Hospital Birth Story with Midwife and Postpartum Depression Discussion - Ellen Mote
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Ep 10471047| Spontaneous Labor & Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story - Jessica Walton
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Ep 10461046| Pregnant on boat in French Polynesia, Tahiti Hospital Birth after Stalled Labor at Birth Center, Positive Unmedicated 2nd Birth in the US - Margot McKirdy
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Ep 10451045| Military Spouse Hospital Birth Stories in United States vs Japan plus Postpartum Mental Health Discussion - Delaney Goodrick
Takeaways Delaney lives in Japan as a military spouse with two kids. Her first pregnancy was unplanned and filled with surprises. She experienced low amniotic fluid, leading to an induced labor. Delaney's first birth involved unexpected medical interventions. She struggled with postpartum mental health after her first child. Delaney's second pregnancy was more planned and intentional. She felt more empowered during her second birth experience. Support from her husband and doula was crucial during labor. Delaney emphasizes the importance of sharing birth stories. She found valuable resources for postpartum support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Delaney's Journey 01:24 First Pregnancy Experience 04:02 Induction and Labor Challenges 09:33 Epidural Experience and Birth Process 18:42 Postpartum Reflections and Mental Health 25:26 Struggles with Bonding and Intrusive Thoughts 27:11 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 28:30 The Journey to Second Pregnancy 29:05 Planning and Anticipation for Baby Two 31:55 Facing Medical Pressures During Pregnancy 36:19 Laboring Through Uncertainty 43:54 The Drive to the Hospital 48:00 A Joyful Birth Experience 48:44 Postpartum Recovery and Reflection Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon! Keywords: birth stories, pregnancy, postpartum, military spouse, Japan, motherhood, mental health, birth trauma, support resources
Ep 10441044| Giving Birth at Home in Australia - Cassandra Casillas-Smith [rebroadcast]
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Ep 10431043| Triplets Pregnancy with Preeclampsia and Cesarean Birth Story followed by NICU Stay and Post-surgical Infection - Sophia Letzring
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Ep 10421042| How Preparing My Mind and Body Led to a Powerful Unmedicated First Birth - Savvy Jardine
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Ep 10411041| Positive Medicated Hospital Birth Story after Traumatic Molar Pregnancy Loss - Elena Ruiz
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Ep 10401040| Cesarean, Three VBACs, Followed by Surrogacy Birth as First Unmedicated Birth - Lauren Edgerly
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Ep 10391039| A Midwife's Birth Stories and Honoring the Lying In Period - Shafia Monroe
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Ep 10381038| Unexpected "Wildcard" 3rd Birth Story and Postpartum PMDD Discussion - Maureen Graham
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Ep 10371037| Two Hospital Birth Stories, One with an Epidural and Herniated Disc and a Pitocin Induced Epidural Free Birth - Allie Wesolowski
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Ep 10361036| Reproductive Psychiatrist's Birth Stories: Pregnancy, Loss, and Healing - Dr. Sarah Oreck
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Ep 10351035| Dream Uncomplicated Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story & Postpartum Anxiety Discussion - Elizabeth Fellenz
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Ep 10341034| Epidural Birth Followed by and 2 Epidural-free Inductions with IUGR Diagnosis and Newborn Viral Meningitis - Hannah Fair
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Ep 10331033| Two Empowering, Epidural-free Birth Stories at the Hospital - Jessica K
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Ep 10321032| 'Beautiful' Stillbirth Birth Story at 31 Weeks - Alix M
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Ep 10311031| Empowered Twin Homebirth VBAC after Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Breech Cesarean - Carolyn Jenkins
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Ep 10301030|Positive Hospital Transfer followed by Postpartum Preeclampsia and PPD - Justine Noble
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Ep 10291029| Birthing Bébé: 2 French Hospital Births with Midwives - Lindsey Robrecht
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Ep 10281028| Centering Prenatal Care and Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story - Jasmine Vance
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Ep 10271027| Twin Birth Story — 37w4d Induction, Vaginal Delivery with Breech Twin B - Aubrey Cates
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Ep 10261026| Experiencing a Postpartum High—Baby Pinks—followed by Postpartum Anxiety and Depression - Izzabella Moum
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Ep 10251025| Determined to have an Unmedicated Birth After 1st Birth with Epidural - Carlyncia Grice
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Ep 10241024| Becoming a Single Mother by Choice after 40 and Twins Birth Story - Connie Rutherford
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Ep 10231023| Giving Birth in France and Spain as an Overseas Basketball Wife - Catherine Traer
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Ep 10221022| Unexplained Infertility Followed by Two "Medicalized" Births Including Twins - Dr. Roxanne Pero
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Ep 10211021| Positive Planned Cesarean Birth Story and Four Parent Household - Mari
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Ep 10201020| Decision to Have One More Baby After 40 - Rebecca Minkoff
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Ep 10191019| Just-as-planned, Positive Homebirth Birth Story - Claire de Leon
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