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What The Bump- Birth Podcast

Jennifer Baalaer, Doula, RN, BSNwww.whatthebumpclt.com
Your go to podcast for all things pregnancy and birth! My name is Jennifer, I am a doula and former labor and delivery nurse. My goal is to educate and learn with you. I truly believe every mama deserves to have an informed pregnancy and birth where they feel empowered to make the decisions they choose, not ones chosen for them! link to my website where you can find the blog to this podcast and any products mentioned: www.whatthebumpclt.com
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Episodes

EP 174: Empowered Hospital Birth with Layah

In this episode Layah shares her birth story- she planned an invention free unmedicated birth. Although things unfolded somewhat differently she tells her birth story with confidence, empowerment, and joy!

Jul 14, 202558 min

EP 172: Ruptured Appendix During Pregnancy + Hospital Birth Story with Rebecca Santos

In this episode Rebecca shares the birth story of her first baby- a beautiful hospital. During her pregnancy she had emergency surgery to remove her appendix which was success yet she shares about how hard it was emotionally on her at only 20 weeks pregnant to have an abdominal surgery. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instag...

Mar 03, 202538 min

EP 171: Three Unmediated Hospital Births with Jessica Collini

in this episode Jessica shares her stories through three pregnancies and birth. All were beautiful, empowering, unmedicated hospital births! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com...

Feb 17, 202544 min

EP 170: Exercise during Pregnancy, Castor Oil, and Two Birth Center Births with Caila Battipaglia

In this episode Caila and I chat all about pregnancy and exercise, the pelvic floor, breathing, and she shares her two birth stories! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com Caila’s website: http://www.balance-zen.com/ Caila’s programs: https://www.balance-zen.c...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 3 min

EP 169: Navigating Gestational Diabetes and Induction with Elise Alvarez

In this episode Elise shares about how she managed a gestational diabetes diagnosis, advocated for the birth plan she wanted, and navigated an induction. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com...

Jan 13, 202555 min

EP 168: Medicated Induction versus Unmedicated Natural Birth with Alexa Dearing

In this episode alexa shares her first and second birth stories. Her first labor was an induction with pitocin and an epidural - her second was an unmedicated spontaneous labor! she explains the differences between these births, being on pitocin vs not, and having an epidural vs not! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Dec 23, 202457 min

EP 167: Unexplained Infertility, Beautiful Planned Cesarean Section, and the Importance of Therapy with Cassie Corcoran

In this episode Cassie comes on the podcast to share her pregnancy and birth journey! Cassie tried to get pregnant for over 2 years and shares her long journey through unexplained infertility. She also shares her birth story which turned into a planned cesarean that she remembers still as the best day ever. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagra...

Dec 16, 202459 min

EP 166: Unmedicated Third Birth Story, Pelvic Floor, A Holistic Approach to Preconception, and more with Dr. Kayla Borchers

In this episode Kayla comes on to share about her journey into women's health through the lens of a Physical Therapist. Kayla has now been through three very different birth journeys- her last being a delivery in the hospital bathroom! She speaks on preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in a holistic way and has spent years creating programs to guide women through this life change. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna ...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 2 min

EP 165: Accidental Unassisted Home Birth with Nicole Chini

In this episode Nicole shares both of her birth stories. Nicoles first birth she really left in the hands of her providers and didn't do much outside of trusting them in her care. During her second pregnancy she took back control, she mentally and physically prepped, and ultimately decided to home birth with an amazing team. In the end her birth happened so quickly no one made it! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the ...

Oct 14, 202444 min

EP 164: Gestational Hypertension, Induction Birth Story, and Postpartum Pre-eclampsia with Heidi Gorczynski

In this episode Heidi comes on to share her birth story. She planned an unmedicated birth center birth originally however at 36 weeks she developed gestational hypertension and was induced the following week. Heidi shares about her induction and birth process as well as how she developed pre eclampsia postpartum. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on In...

Sep 16, 202452 min

EP 163: Two Very Different Birth Stories, Hiring a Doula, PROM, Oral Ties, and more with Desirae Archer

In this episode Desirae comes on to share both her birth stories. Her first birth was an induction after her water broke and labor didn't start, although her birth was smooth she was left feeling disempowered. Her second birth also started out similar- with PROM- except this time she knew her options and had the birth she desired! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast con...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 2 min

EP 162: High Risk Pregnancy and Anti-Kell Antibodies with Takara Knepp

in this episode Takara comes back on the podcast to share her second birth story. Takara found out early on through NIPT testing that she had anti-kell antibodies which is a condition where her maternal antibodies destroy newborn red blood cells. Takaras first birth story is EP 106 linked below! ____________________ takara's first birth story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zYdwZPklixxs18iRw88To?si=dc625ffc0e914c3c resource for Kell Antibodies: https://allohopefoundation.org If you enjoyed th...

Jul 29, 202447 min

EP 161: Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Life Support, and Birth Story with Ashley Zinn

In this episode Ashley shares her birth story, followed by what she experienced postpartum. Ashley experienced a very rare medical event called an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)- it caused her body to go into total organ failure. She had less than a 30% chance of survival and is truly a miracle. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://ww...

Jul 15, 202456 min

EP 160: 5 Pregnancy Stories including Infertility, Hyperemesis, Birth Center Birth, Home Birth, and one Hospital Birth with Jamie Carroll

In this episode Jamie comes on to share her journey through 5 pregnancies- all with very different birth stories! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com

Jul 01, 202458 min

EP 159: Unmedicated Birth Story, PROM, and Postpartum Insomnia with Jamie Miller

In this episode Jamie comes on to share the birth story of her son. Jamie is a NICU nurse and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She shares how she switched providers to a midwife group with her doulas guidance and how it made all the difference in her journey. Jamie's water broke before labor started and contractions didn't start after trying everything- tune in to her story to hear what happened! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends...

Jun 17, 202458 min

EP 158: Fast Unmedicated Birth Story with Amanda Huffman

In this episode Amanda shares all about her rather fast first birth and all she did to prepare for it! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com

Jun 03, 202432 min

EP 157: Two Birth Stories- An Unmedicated 24 Hour Birth + A Precipitous Labor on Christmas Day with Madeleine Rogers

In this episode Madeleine shares the 24+ hour unmedicated labor and birth of her first baby, follow by her second baby where she had a rather fast labor on Christmas Day. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com

May 20, 20241 hr 3 min

EP 156: Unmedicated Birth in Triage with Cassie Subler

In this episode Cassie shares her second birth story where she barely made it into the hospital and gave birth in triage basically with alone with her husband! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com find aly at http://restfulbaby.com/ cassie's website: https://...

May 06, 202440 min

EP 155: Two Beautiful Cesarean Section Births with Aly Dabbs

In this episode Aly shares both of her cesarean birth stories! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com find aly at http://restfulbaby.com/

Apr 22, 202438 min

EP 154: Five Unexplained Miscarriages and Two Very Different Birth Stories with Postpartum Wellness Coach Cynthia

In this episode cynthia shares about her two births after experiencing 5 miscarriages. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com Cynthia on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longhours.shortdays

Apr 08, 202447 min

EP 153: Precipitous Birth Story with Anna Hill

In this episode Anna shares the (quick) birth story of her second baby girl! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com

Mar 25, 202454 min

EP 152: Unplanned Home Birth in Korea with Patricia Baker

In this episode Patricia shares her birth story while in Korea. Patricia wears many hats- including being a military family, being a vet, being a doula, a yoga instructor, and more! Patricia planned to birth at the military hospital but ended up birthing on her bathroom floor! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wh...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 8 min

EP 151: Induction Birth Story, "Due" Dates, Baby with Reflux with Bekah Froelich

In this episode Bekah shares the birth story of her daughter. She was induced 11 days past her due date. Bekah shares hard is was mentally to pass her due date and all the details of her induction. Bekah also shares about her struggles with breastfeeding including her daughter having reflux. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.i...

Feb 26, 202448 min

EP 150: Birth Story, D-MER, Adjusting Postpartum with Shelby Mullins

In this episode Shelby shares her birth story. Shelby's water broke a few days before her induction which threw her into labor. She also shares about her struggle with breastfeeding postpartum as well as having Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER). ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / ...

Feb 19, 202458 min

EP 149: Hospital Birth Story + Having Flexible Birth Preferences with Amanda Kelly

In this episode Amanda shares the birth story of her baby boy! she shares about how researching and learning were key elements that prepared her for birth- as well as remaining flexible with her birth plans! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com...

Feb 12, 202456 min

EP 148: Second Birth Story, Going from 1 to 2, Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Emily Ross

In this episode Emily comes on to share the unmedicated birth of her SECOND baby. Emilys first birth story is EP 91 of the podcast! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com

Feb 05, 202443 min

EP 147: Unmedicated Birth Story of her Second Baby with Mary Cochran

In this episode Mary comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Marys first was a hospital birth with an epidural while her second she planned for a hospital birth unmedicated! She shares both her journeys through pregnancy and two very different labors! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebump...

Jan 22, 202456 min

EP 146: Induction to Cesarean Birth Story with Sierra Maurer

In this episode Sierra shares her induction birth story that ultimately ended in a cesarean. She talks through the process and shares so much insight into what she went through- there's truly so much to learn in this episode! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt....

Jan 15, 202457 min

EP 145: Miscarriage Story with Brieanna Frei-Watson

In this episode Brie comes on to share her miscarriage story. Brie shared the unmedicated birth story of her daughter on episode 104 of the podcast 19 months ago. Over the last three months she has been walking through the loss of her second baby. Brie shares the journey from start to finish with vulnerability and truth. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with ...

Dec 18, 202349 min
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