26: A Pediatric Nurse's 2 Preemie Births with Hospital Midwives
Today Ellen shares the birth stories of her two daughters, who were both born prematurely. We discuss the benefits of midwifery care and why Ellen chose midwives for both of her births, as well as som...
25 Feb 202054min
25: 911 to Hospital for Unmedicated Birth Inspires Doula Work
In today’s episode, Ann shares details of her experience giving birth for the first time. Her labor progresses more quickly than most first labors, and she explains how they called an ambulance when s...
18 Feb 202042min
24: An Attorney's Hospital Induction w/o Pain Meds, with doula support
Today, Stephanie, who’s an attorney for an organization called Protect Democracy, shares the story of her daughter Kimathi’s birth, which was an induced labor that Stephanie was able to move through w...
11 Feb 20201h 7min
23: A Healing, Unmedicated 2nd Birth with Uber Pool, Ferry, Subways, Trader Joe's & a Chapel
Today Kate & AJ, the dear friends whom Dee & Sam mentioned meeting in birth class in the past couple of episodes, share their 2nd daughter’s birth story. Following a challenging first birth, Kate shar...
4 Feb 20201h 12min
22: Induced 2nd Premature Hospital Birth w/o Pain Meds (Part 2)
Today we have part 2 of Dee’s & Sam’s 2 birth stories. They’ll share about an even more premature birth of their second daughter, Luna. Due to the identification of an intra-uterine hemorrhage in late...
28 Jan 202044min
21: Pre-term Labor During Girlfriend Time While Dad's Away (Part 1)
For today's and next week’s episodes, we have another 2-parter for you as Dee & Sam share their two daughters’ preemie birth stories. You’ll hear these two soulful parents share some pretty incredible...
21 Jan 202059min
20: Unmedicated hospital birth after 3rd Tri Move to Georgia
Today, Meredith & Thomas share their story of an uncomplicated, unmedicated vaginal birth in Atlanta, Georgia. Hear these 5-week old parents give tips for moving during pregnancy as they describe thei...
14 Jan 20201h 8min
19: NYC Model & Wellness Coach's Unmedicated Birth in Maryland
Today we welcome to the show a Birth Matters alum and professional model, Lauren Deckert, to share her birth story. Lauren’s work as a model has been featured in Harpers Bazaar China, Vogue Italia, Br...
7 Jan 202057min
