Today Alyssa comes on to share her intense and incredible home birth. The birth of Augustus is so sweet and relatable. I hope everyone enjoys it! The Birth Addict's patreon is officially launched! You can join here: https://www.patreon.com/birthaddict There are two tiers to choose from. Each one offering benefits like ad-free episodes, patron shoutouts, access to Birth Addict's facebook page, access to bonus episodes and private access to a separate birth story submission form. Thanks for your s...
May 02, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This is part two of Jani's story. In the last episode we heard the story of her first birth. In this episode we are back with Jani to hear her empowering second birth. The birth of Rory is truly incredible and there are some unexpected aspects that I can't wait for you all to hear. Thank you so much to Jani for sharing both of your births! You can find Jani on Instagram @koreanishmomma
Apr 25, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
It's our second bonus episode! In these informative episodes I ask birth professionals all your questions! Today we have Kendall from beautybirthdoula on to talk all about being a doula, placenta encapsulation specialist and childbirth educator. We talk about how doulas offer support during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We talk about working with medical providers. We talk about the on call life and the details in encapsulating a placenta. You can find Kendall on instagram @beautybirthdoulatn...
Apr 20, 2022•23 min
In this episode Jani comes on to tell her difficult hospital birth experience. Jani dealt with an extremely challenging nurse that contributed to her birth experience being "a nightmare". Your jaw will drop many times during this episode! Come back next week to hear part 2 where Jani tells the story of her second birth which was a healing and empowering experience. You can find Jani on Instagram @koreanishmomma
Apr 18, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
I have a really unique birth story for you all today. In this episode Rose comes on to share the birth of her first baby, Bridger. Rose was diagnosed at 29 weeks with preeclampsia. That began her journey to bring her sweet baby boy into the world around a week later. Her story is beautiful, complex, unpredictable and with a miracle baby. Her story is incredible to hear. Thank you so much Rose for being so open and sharing your story. You can find Rose on Instagram @roseemaes
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In our first bonus episode, Shari Long Romero from Peace Love & Shari comes on to answer all of our listener questions that were submitted through the Birth Addict's Instagram page. Shari is a certified nurse midwife with decades of experience and is currently working as a home birth midwife in Denver, Colorado. In this episode we talk about finding a midwife, the safety of home birth, home birth supplies, best parts of being a midwife, common reasons for a hospital transfer, birth prep, and...
Apr 05, 2022•41 min
Today Erin comes on to share her three birth stories. During Erin's first pregnancy her water broke on its own when she was 36 weeks. Her labor didn't progress and she was able to birth her baby through a C-section! Erin walks us through each pregnancy and birth experience. Thank you Erin for sharing your beautiful births! Come back on Wednesday, April 6th to hear the first bonus episode where I ask my midwife all your guys' questions!
Apr 04, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode Brandy tells her supernatural birth story! The birth of Liam is a quick home birth that was PAIN FREE! You heard that right! It was so quick that she didn't even have time to call her midwife until after the birth. Stick around until the end to hear some of Brandy's advice for a positive birth experience. You can find Brandy on Instagram @brandyjoyrekitt. Thank you so much Brandy for sharing your story! Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/875628763132808...
Mar 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode Ashley comes on to share her positive birth story. Flynn was born in an independent birth center after laboring at home for 24 hours. This story is sure to give you baby fever! Thank you so much Ashley for sharing your story! Join the Birth Addict facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/875628763132808 Follow @birthaddict on Instagram See birthaddict.com for more!
Mar 21, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today Cheyenne tells her accidentally unassisted home birth. Her baby was born on her bedroom floor into her husbands hands 10 minutes before her midwife arrived. This is a birth story you don't want to miss! You can find Cheyenne on twitter and Instagram @wokeemamaa Join our new private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/875628763132808 Follow @birthaddict on Instagram Check out birthaddict.com for more pictures!
Mar 14, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today Meredith tells her three very different birth stories. Meredith found out she was pregnant while living abroad when she was about 20 weeks pregnant. She ended up having an unplanned C-section when she was induced at 40 weeks. She went on to have two incredible VBACs. All three births are so important to hear and Meredith gives some great advice at the end. To see pictures of these beautiful births check out @birthaddict on Instagram or go to birthaddict.com.
Mar 07, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode Emily comes on to share her positive hospital birth story. The birth of Nora includes using Nubian for temporary pain relief and finding out there was meconium in her water. Emily gives us a lot of detail into her pregnancy, labor and delivery! Stay until the end to hear her fantastic advice for new moms! You can find Emily on Instagram @emilyk7624
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Leah shares her three home birth stories. Each birth is unique but all positive experiences for her. Leah experiences prodromal labor for weeks and explains what that is like. You can find Leah on Instagram @online_teacher_leah. Thank you Leah for sharing your inspiring stories!
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode I tell the story of my first birth. The birth of Cora is a quick hospital induction with no pain meds. From an outside perspective this birth is a very straight forward and "successful" induction. I had extensive tearing and explain why I felt like I had birth trauma from this straight forward, successful induction. Thanks for listening!
Feb 14, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ace shares her second and thirds births which were both birth center births. She talks about experiencing silent labor, being GBS positive and having a cervical lip. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories Ace! You can find Ace on Instagram @alexvavrecan
Feb 07, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Kaytlynn shares the birth of Felix. This is Kaytlynn's second home birth but first freebirth. Kaytlynn explains why she wanted to birth unassisted and explains how she gave birth with minimal pain. This beautiful birth story is sure to leave you in tears! Thanks to Kaytlynn for sharing her freebirth story! You can find Kaytlynn on Instagram @vegan_mermama
Jan 31, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Sarah describes her eventful third birth. Her story covers a vanishing twin, being induced due to pre eclampsia, a posterior baby and a pulmonary embolism during labor. Sarah talks about the importance of listening to your body and advocating for yourself. Thank you so much Sarah for sharing the birth of Norah!
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Kaley tells her three birth stories. Her first was a vaginal birth in the hospital and her second and third births were both C-sections. Kaley talks about finding out she has PCOS and how that affected her pregnancies. Kaley also goes into finding out her baby turned frank breech at the end of her pregnancy. You can find Kaley on Instagram @kaleysolitro. Thanks Kaley for coming on!
Jan 17, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jessica shares the story of her second birth. Her son Anthony was born in their home in Colorado! Jessica explains her reasons why a home birth was best for her family and how she went about choosing a home birth midwife. She also gives great advise for women planning a home birth. Thank you Jessica for sharing your beautiful story! You can find Jessica on Instagram @jpodolsky2 or you can contact her at jessica@consciousalignmentbodywork.com.
Jan 10, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Heather walks us through her third pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. This is Heather's third planned C-section but this time with a surprise gender! You can find Heather on Instagram @woah.heather.rhodes.
Jan 03, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
