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In this episode, Melissa shares her two personal birth stories of her three boys. She talks about what it was like to give birth for the first time while being induced and then going on to have a precipitous vaginal twin birth the second time around.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• Melissa Llarena: https://www.melissallarena.com/
  1. Mom Founder Imagination Hub (formerly Unimaginable Wellness)
     • https://www.melissallarena.com/podcast/
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
• Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net

Definitions:

• Precipitous Birth
• Vacuum Extraction Delivery
• Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
• Monochorionic/diamniotic (mono/di) twins

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• Jeff Sanders: https://www.jeffsanders.com/
  1. 5 A.M. Miracle Podcast: https://www.jeffsanders.com/podcast/
• Hypno-Babies: https://www.hypnobabies-store.com/
• Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth

• Antisperm Antibodies
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Rupture of Membranes (ROM) (Water Breaking)
• Retained Placenta
• Precipitous Birth
• Ferguson / Fetal Ejection Reflex (FER)

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In this episode, Allison dives into how her first birth with her daughter was traumatic and how it led her to become a birth doula. She also shares the the details of how she felt when she was unexpectedly pregnant with her son after being adamant of “one and done” in addition to sharing about her redemptive home birth.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• Allison Goyne: https://www.believeinbirthva.com/
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
• Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net
• Ask family to make you a Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com/
• The Business of Being Born Film

Definitions:

• Cord Blood Gasses
• Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
• Whole Body Cooling
• Meconium
• Bloody Show
• Mucus plug

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In this episode, Karin shares her experience with ectopic pregnancy, trusting her intuition, and dives into the details of the two birth stories of her sons. We also talk about what inspired her to write the memoir, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• Karin Freeland: karinfreeland.com
  1. 6-Secrets: karinfreeland.com/6-secrets
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
• Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net

Definitions:

• Rupture of Membranes (ROM) (Water Breaking)
• Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)
• Postpartum Depression
• Hernia
• PUPPP Rash

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In this episode, Meg talks about her three miscarriages and what eventually led her and her husband to the road of IVF. She then goes into detail about what it was like to give birth to her daughter Romy after experiencing some health issues during her pregnancy.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• Meg Chappell: Meg The Doula-Swedish
• Laurie Levy-Doula: https://www.laurielevy.net/
• Tiffany Renée-Lactation Support: https://www.mahoganypoint.com/
• Jessica Timins-Acupuncturist: https://www.artemesiahealingarts.com/
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
• Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net
  
  

Definitions:

• Foley Bulb
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Preeclampsia
• Gestational Diabetes
• Shoulder Dystocia
• Occiput Posterior (OP) Presentation

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In this episode, Abrianna speaks on what it's like to support clients in the hospital while still working full-time as an ER nurse. She also touches on the importance of preparation for birth and how strength training, with a professional coach, can help you meet your goals.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• Abrianna Canady- Ryze Birth
• Birth Fit: strength & conditioning training for the motherhood journey
• The Business of Being Born Film
• Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin

Definitions:

• Artificial Rupture of Membranes (AROM)
• Strength Training Personal Record (PR)

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In this episode, Kayla shares 3 personal birth stories as well as how experiencing a precipitous unplanned home birth led her to have a planned homebirth the third time around. She also touches on the breastfeeding challenges she experienced with her first two kiddos and the decisions she made to shift her experience when she breastfed her third.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• My Birth Choices: https://www.mybirthchoices.com/
• The Business of Being Born Film
• Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth

Definitions:

• Mucus plug
• “Nuchal Hand” Presentation
• Meconium
• Precipitous Birth
• Gestational Diabetes Testing
• “Let Down” Reflex-Breastfeeding
• Bloody Show

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In this episode, Lori shares her quick birth experience with her son Sebastian and the lengths her family went through to be by her side. She also dives into the importance of preparing for postpartum during or before your pregnancy and how her personal experience led her to birth work.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Resources:

• Labor With Love Wa: https://laborwithlovewa.com/
• Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
• Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net
• Bradley Method: https://www.bradleybirth.com/

Definitions:

• Small for Gestational Age (SGA)
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) use on Infants
• Tongue-Tie
• Newborn Jaundice

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