23. Air Force JAG Sam: Three MTF birth stories, plus treating tongue/lip ties and breastfeeding advocacy
In today’s episode, we hear from Sam, who’s an Active Duty JAG Attorney serving in the Air Force. Sam shares her three birth stories, which all took place at the same military treatment facility. We a...
28 Mar 202453min
22. Coast Guard Spouse Nicole's Homebirth Story, and the Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Nicole, a Coast Guard spouse who is a chiropractor currently stationed and working in North Carolina. Nicole shares her home birth story, and then we talk about t...
21 Mar 202446min
21. Shanon and Matthew's Homebirth Story: Retired dual-military with surprise EAS, and the "partner's purpose"
In today’s episode, I’m joined by husband and wife team Shanon and Matthew Morris, both retired service members, Shanon from the Navy and Matthew from the Marine Corps. Shanon and Matthew share the st...
14 Mar 202448min
20. Jessica's Air Force Birth Story: Full-Term Stillbirth and Navigating the Military After Child Loss
In todays episode, I’m joined by Jessica. Jessica experienced a full term still birth while serving on active duty with the Air Force, and she shares that story with us today. In addition to hearing a...
7 Mar 202440min
19. Alexa's Navy Birth Story: OCONUS Pregnancy and Birth with Supportive Military Community
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Alexa who shares her experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum while stationed overseas in Japan. Alexa served 7 years in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and is ...
29 Feb 202434min
18. Air Force Pilot Jess: pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding while on active duty, plus advocacy work
In today’s episode, we’ll be hearing from Jess, who recently retired after 21 years in the Air Force. Jess shares a bit about the births of each of her three children, and then really dives into the r...
22 Feb 202444min
17. Master Sergent Steve Maxwell: A Birth Partner Story
In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Master Sergeant Steve Maxwell, whose wife, Zarema, shared her birth stories in episode 4 of Season One. Steve sat down with me to offer his perspective on bein...
15 Feb 202438min
16. Air Force Spouse Patience: Two Off-Base Births, Managing Deployments, PPA/PPD, and Postpartum Support International
In today’s episode we’ll be hearing from Air Force spouse Patience, who shares her two off-base birth stories. One birth took place at a duty station with lots of close friends and neighbors, and the ...
8 Feb 202455min
