Little Journey Towards Each Other | Abby, Part 2
In this heartfelt continuation of Abby’s story, Jordan and Sophie sit down with Abby to explore her second pregnancy and birth experience. Abby opens up about navigating a series of unexpected challen...
16 Apr 202553min
You're in the Right Place, You Can Let the Baby Out Now | Abby, Part 1
Join us in Part 1 of our conversation with Abby, where she candidly shares her whirlwind of a birth story for her first birth. Abby walks us through the highs and lows of her labor and beyond. With hu...
2 Apr 202544min
The Grief Helps Me Remember Her | Samantha, Part 2
Picking up where the previous episode left off, Samantha shares the outcome of her high-risk fetal surgery. While the medical intervention was necessary, the results were devastating—one of her twins ...
19 Mars 202558min
This is Life or Death, Literally | Samantha Part 1
In this episode, Samantha Leusink shares her first pregnancy and birth story, describing a smooth and empowering experience at a local Portland birth center. She reflects on postpartum struggles, brea...
5 Mars 202548min
Is It Okay if My Husband Vacuums? | Maxine
In this heartwarming episode, Sophie's Grandma, Maxine, shares her birth stories spanning from the 1960s to the 1970s. She reflects on her experiences with minimal pain management, evolving gender rol...
5 Feb 202537min
Castor Oil Ice Cream & Placenta Smoothies | Britnee, Part 2
Britnee Spring returns to recount the dramatic, vivid, and often hilarious story of her labor and birth experience—including extreme back labor and unique birthing positions. She also reflects on post...
22 Jan 202544min
A Male Midwife | Britnee, Part 1
In this episode, Britnee Spring shares her pregnancy journey, from her unexpected conception to managing relentless nausea and navigating workplace accommodation challenges. She reveals her thoughtfu...
8 Jan 202529min
Celebrating one year of Bearing Birth!
In today’s episode, your hosts Jordan and Sophie reflect on one year of their birth story podcast being live! They ask each other questions including what the podcast has meant to them and how they ha...
4 Dec 202436min
