Natalie pours her heart into this conversation and opens up about her intense postpartum experience -- trigger warning for PPA and PPD -- and how she is healing and coping to this day. Her story is valuable and relevant, and I hope that you take a listen even if you haven't experienced these things because it can open a vein of empathy for mother's who are simultaneously caring for their babies and navigating serious mental health issues. Huge thank you to Natalie for her raw and honest storytel...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Today's episode is a very honest conversation with Brenna Starrs, a mom of one beautiful little girl and small business owner, who did NOT have the picture perfect pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience that floods our social channels. Her story is important because it highlights some experiences that many women have but don't get to speak about -- pregnancy after loss, hyperemesis gravidarium, and perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression. In the end she is living with her dream child...
Dec 06, 2024•58 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Brooke Wright joins me and shares the birth story of her daughter, Reese, who was born at 29 weeks gestation. Not only is Brooke an incredible storyteller...she also just radiates a light that I'm sure you'll feel after listening. Thanks so much Brooke! Polar Joe Protein Coffee -- Code KECIA 10 for 10% off Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm . Learn how to start a podcast here....
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Episode two is a special panel style conversation with THREE twin moms. There is so much more to each of their stories, but we do our best to cover some of the most important pieces. Huge thank you Jessica, Shyla, and Meghan...beyond inspired by you. Enjoy this episode! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm . Learn how to start a podcast here....
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast This chat with Hanna Eakin discusses c-section birth for your first birth experience, taking ownership of your pregnancy/birth, accomplishing a VBAC, postpartum experiences, and having multiple babies. Huge thank you to Hanna for sharing and taking the time to be on Delivered! Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm . Learn how to start a podcast here....
Nov 15, 2024•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast This is it! My home birth story of my second son, Malcom, and the final episode of Delivered season one. I have absolutely loved doing this project -- learning from the women who had the courage to come on and share, hearing all kinds of birth stories, and creating a safe space for all things pregnancy and birth. I am so happy and grateful to have had the birth experience I did, and I wouldn't have had the information, bravery, and confidence to do it without the conversations I had over the...
Jun 07, 2024•37 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Picking up right where we left off with Kelsey's story. This episode is more about recovering from birth and growing into motherhood -- two things that are not easy for anyone. Thank you so much Kelsey -- I am so proud of you and love watching you mother your sweet sweet boys from afar.
May 31, 2024•45 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Kelsey Rust sharing the birth story and recovery process of her second son, Logan. Kelsey was diligently preparing for a VBAC with her second pregnancy, and her body & baby had a different plan for her. Part One tells her story of trying to do things differently during pregnancy the second time around in an effort to have a different experience as a whole. Any moms who have experienced a c-section will relate to many pieces of Kelsey's story, and first time moms -- don't be...
May 29, 2024•33 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast I am getting so excited to experience birth again, and you guys expressed interest in how I am preparing for a home birth this time around! Feel free to ask me any questions that you still have after his little solo rant. I appreciate all of you so much. Daily Positive Birth Affirmations by Poppy from Pop That Mumma
Apr 12, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to this special minisode of Delivered where Ann Morris -- birth & postpartum doula and birth educator based out of Atlanta, GA -- answers birth related questions directly from our Delivered community! Enjoy! And special thanks to Ann for this fun add on. Resources mentioned: Christian Hypnobirthing Tracks 3 Breathing Techniques For Labor by Bridget Teyler Breathing Techniques for an Easier Labor by Bridget Teyler...
Mar 22, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Ann Morris, birth & postpartum doula and birth educator currently serving the Atlanta area, sharing her own birth story of her second son, Maverick. It was so interesting cool to hear the birth story from the lens of a birth worker! There's obviously a sense of confidence and awareness after taking the time to learn about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum the way a trained doula does. Ann shares that she has attended somewhere around 70 births in her career so far, and I am just...
Mar 22, 2024•51 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Vanessa Wilkerson telling the birth story of her first born daughter, Vince. Vanessa and I talk about the importance of being prepared for your experience -- whatever that means for YOU -- her cousin, a lactation consultant, was her biggest resource in feeling like she knew what to expect leading up to her induction. You can follow her cousin Olivia at @MilkDrunkMama for helpful guidance and resources on lactation. You can just tell in the way she speaks about her birth experience that...
Mar 08, 2024•57 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Haley Comrie sharing the unmedicated birth story of her first born daughter, Capri. Haley brings such a fun sense of humor to her journey to giving birth the way she intended, and I loved getting to hear her story after she let me know that she listened to Natalie Guentzel's episode ON her due date. HOW COOL IS THAT!? Haley is a great example of controlling what you can, and letting some of the smaller details go when everything is happening. Join us this episode for conversation o...
Mar 02, 2024•55 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Lexi Oliver, my friend and former D1 soccer teammate, sharing the birth story of her firstborn daughter, Shiloh. I share in the intro that her episode is ... a lot. She is so openly honest about a lot of different aspects that caused fear within her pregnancy and into birth, and I think it's so important to hear. With that said, I also want to give fair warning to those of you who may be already having some anxiety within their own pregnancies -- all experiences are different and a...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Jana Gray, and mother of three, telling the positive, yet chaotic, birth story of her second born, sunny side up, son Lucas. Jana's youngest child in 10 years old, and we reflected on how birth options have changed since she had her birthing experiences. We talk about birth nuances, the transitional phase from one child to two, and allowing people in when motherhood is simply kicking your ass. The story she tells has humor, chaos, and a lot of maternal insight that I think everyone...
Feb 09, 2024•53 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Devyn Dodero, host of the Breaking The Ice podcast, and mother of two telling BOTH of her birth stories -- her firstborn son Crosby and her daughter Skylar. Devyn gave birth twice abroad, once in Austria and then again in France where her husband played hockey at the time. We reminisce on the stressors and anxieties that accompany first pregnancies (let alone those taking place in the early 2020's!) and also discuss how important it is to advocate for yourself throughout the entire...
Feb 02, 2024•56 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Sydney Nestrasil sharing the birth stories of both her son and her daughter, Forrest & Josie. This was the first recorded episode in 2024! I am so happy and excited to be getting the feedback I am getting around these conversations, and having the ability to continue sharing these amazing stories. Sydney shares BOTH of her birth stories from overseas, Czech Republic to be more precise, and also goes further in sharing some of her struggles and triumphs as a new mom, and a mom of tw...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring yours truly sharing the birth story of our first born son, Slater. I had a lot of fun strolling down memory lane, reminiscing about my first pregnancy and my birth experience...especially as I experience how different a second pregnancy can truly be! I tried to keep it light and fun, while also sharing some things that worked for me and some things that I hope to do differently this time around. At the end of this episode I do a Q+A with my husband for a little male perspective on the ...
Jan 13, 2024•55 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Suzy Emmerton sharing the birth story of her first born daughter, Fiona. This episode is the first story on Delivered from overseas -- a very common destination for hockey families at some point in their careers, thus a very relevant story to hear! Both of Suzy's children were born in Switzerland, and she moved there amidst her first pregnancy...talk about huge changes all at once! Unlike a lot of my guests, Suzy preferred a less is more approach when it came to birth prep, and it ...
Dec 15, 2023•59 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Kayla Dumoulin sharing the birth story of her first born son, Brayden. This episode is most definitely the story of her son's birth, but also the story about her healing journey both physically and emotionally. We cover c-section healing, unexplained infertility, prioritizing your needs as a mom, and of course the challenges of having a partner who is on the go. Kayla is open and honest, and shares so many helpful tools from her personal healing experience. I hope you glean somethi...
Dec 08, 2023•53 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Lauren Rodych-Eberle sharing the birth story of her second born child, Deacon. This episode is all about preparing your mind, body, and TEAM for the birth you desire. She has birthed both of her children at home and shares such helpful information about preparing for a home birth. Her energy and positivity inspires me all the time, and I hope this episode does that for you! Lauren is a wealth of information when it comes to the birth conversation. She doesn't stop there though! She...
Dec 03, 2023•49 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Katie Milne sharing the birth story of her first born son, Nash. I feel the need to add a disclaimer that this is a story that includes an emergent c-section to safely deliver baby Nash. However, Katie shares so many things that other c-section moms can relate to and women preparing for birth can benefit from -- most importantly, that holding her baby in her arms after it all was STILL the most magical moment in her life. Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm . Learn how to start a p...
Nov 22, 2023•51 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Natalie Guentzel telling the birth story of her first born son, Charlie. This episode is full of insights and advice from Natalie, who took preparing for the birth she desired very seriously. Regardless of whether or not an unmedicated birth is something you're considering, I think you'll enjoy hearing what Natalie has to share. AD: Nemah Naturally Derived Pregnancy Skincare Products Black Friday Sale . Kecia's favorites: revitalizing stretch mark cream, renewing nipple &am...
Nov 18, 2023•50 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Featuring Devon Helm telling the birth story of her second born, Rylee. This episode is truly a wild ride. Despite her ability to re-tell this story with a sense of humor that everyone loves her for, Devon's strength and natural instincts are nothing short of incredible. She is an excellent example of doing what you need to in the moment. Thank you Devon for being a part of this project. Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm . Learn how to start a podcast here....
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