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Birth Journeys: Lifting the veil on the birth experience

Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach

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Did your childbirth experience go as planned? Then The Birth Journeys Podcast® is for you! We share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each episode, we dive into essential topi ...
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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Beth Connors is a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and girl mom. Every week, Your Birth Bestie, shares practical pregnancy tips, personal birth stories, and dives deep into informed and empowering maternity care to help you have the best labor and delivery experience. Tune in for expert insights and trusted support through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Get answers to all your pregnancy questions including: What pregnancy and labor interventions ar ...
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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, or have birthed a baby in the last few years, OR you are working in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you. Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing ...
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Dr. Emily Brownlee to discuss the often-overlooked topic of pelvic floor health and fitness for mothers during all stages of motherhood, from preconception, to pregnancy, to postpartum and beyond. Dr. Emily shares her expertise as a physical th…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Hannah shared her experience with being cared for by out-of-hospital midwives and birthing her son Hunter at a stand-alone birth center. She also talks about how during the immediate postpartum time she had to be transferred to the hospital before being released home to obtain sutures for a 3rd degree vag…
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Send us a text Discover the underestimated power of progesterone with Dr. Shweta Patel, an OBGYN and women's health expert, who shines a light on its critical role in pregnancy and beyond. Gain insights into how this often-overlooked hormone supports everything from the menstrual cycle to postpartum health. Dr. Patel demystifies the scientific intr…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish covers the intricacies and benefits of the different birthing spaces: 💗Home births 💗Birth centers 💗Hospital deliveries Trish breaks down how each birthing space works, their vibe, and the differences to help you to decide which place is the best option …
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Jaimie Zaki, a nurse, birth doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and homeschooling mama of five. Jaimie shares her challenging journey with breastfeeding her first baby, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuiti…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Aly talks about how she emotionally handled caring for and losing her father during her first pregnancy with her son Cristian. She also gives all the details about how her second labor with her daughter Sara did not go as planned because it was extremely fast as well as touching on how her two postpartum …
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish provides essential tips for preparing you and your home for postpartum recovery. Drawing from six of her own postpartum experiences, Trish outlines her '555 Booty Recovery Guide,' which breaks down the first 15 days postpartum into manageable sections t…
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Send us a text Emily Finnell returns to the podcast, sharing her deeply personal and emotional journey through the postpartum phase of motherhood. With a background as a certified HeartMath coach and former special education teacher, Emily opens up about the emotional turbulence she faced post-C-section, grappling with isolation, self-doubt, and so…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Jessi LeVesconte, a pregnancy manifestation coach, fertility and life coach, and author, to discuss the transformative power of mindset and manifestation in your motherhood journey. Jessi shares her personal journey from struggling with inferti…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Lindsay speaks on the assumptions people make when they find out you have gone through the route of adoption to grow your family. She also talks about what it was like to find the two different local families that she matched with in order to grow her family from two to four in less than two years time. b…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Welcome to this Instagram live teaching focused on empowering mamas with powerful techniques for breathing, mindset, and pushing to empower your birth experience. Trish covers techniques for all three of these crucial aspects of a positive birth experience: ⭐…
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Send us a text What happens when your carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn? Jennifer Bernardo, author of "Week 26," brings us into her world as she shares the complexities of premature birth and the NICU journey. Rushed to the hospital at just 26 weeks pregnant, what she thought was a false alarm quickly turned into the premature delivery o…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish is joined by Anna McClellan. Anna is a mama of three to a 5 year old boy, 3 year old girl, and 10 week old boy and a pregnancy and postpartum trainer based in Nashville. Anna shares her inspiring journey, encompassing her role as a mother of three and h…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Bettina discusses the quick and lovely start to her relationship with her husband and the challenges she experienced while conceiving her third child. Even though she conceived her first two children on the quicker side, Bettina experienced three miscarriages prior to experiencing her final full-term preg…
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Text Your Birth Bestie In today’s episode, I talk with experienced doula, Lexi Zuo about how expecting moms and their partners can prepare for a C-section, whether planned or unexpected. Lexi shares her knowledge, from calming fears to ensuring a positive, individualized experience! We will discuss: Common fears about C-sections and ways to address…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish guides expecting mothers through the different settings where they can give birth while exploring their birth options. Trish explains the benefits and considerations of home births, birth centers, and hospital births, emphasizing that the choice should …
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Text Your Birth Bestie In this episode, we chat with Karissa, a dedicated doula and birth educator, who provides a wealth of knowledge on navigating medical interventions in pregnancy and birth. We talk about: Typical experiences with interventions suggested by providers, from pregnancy through active labor… Discussions around common interventions …
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Send us a text To kick off Season 3, we’re going back to where it all began. Emily Finnell’s story of a harrowing birth experience and a “free-fall into faith” culminates in a beautiful open adoption that was more life-changing than she could have imagined. Have you ever faced a life-altering moment that shattered your expectations and reshaped you…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish discusses the crucial topic of recognizing and responding to red flags during labor. She highlights five critical warning signs that pregnant mamas should watch out for and how to confidently address these issues with their healthcare providers. Trish a…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In the episode, you will hear Valerie talk about her 3 birth experiences. She goes into detail about how challenging her first pregnancy and birth were and how medical bullying played a huge role in her NICU experience. She then goes on to talk about what it felt like to finally have a baby that stayed on her chest withou…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Elizabeth Agrapidis to share practical strategies to help new moms maintain joy while supporting their baby's development. Elizabeth Agrapidis is an accomplished educator, pediatric physical therapist, teacher, NDT certified practitioner, autho…
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Send us a text Dr. Shweta Patel, a respected and innovative OB-GYN, joins us to unveil her upcoming book, "The Book of Hormones," promising a fresh perspective on the complex role of hormones in women's health. Her journey from wanting to write an all-encompassing guide to a focused exploration of hormones reveals untold stories and overlooked aspe…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish covers all the critical aspects of medical interventions during pregnancy and birth, and how you can navigate these medical interventions with confidence, like a birth boss. She discusses essential interventions such as movement restriction, IV administ…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Morgan shares her preterm birth experience with her son Josiah as well as her birth center birth experience with her son Noah. Both babies ended up in the NICU for different reasons. She also dives into how being an adoptee has impacted how she envisions herself as a mother to her own biological children.…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish is excited to welcome Dr. Rebecca Dekker to the podcast! Dr. Dekker is a PhD, RN, and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Dr. Rebecca Dekker had a traumatic birth experience when she trusted doctors to do what was best for her, and was shocked after f…
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Send us a text Facing the daunting challenges of new motherhood amid a pandemic, Brigette Panetta's story is a testament to resilience and unwavering dedication. Just days before giving birth to her daughter Emerald, Brigette found herself embroiled in an unexpected legal battle over her family business, all while navigating the tumultuous waters o…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish emphasizes the importance of understanding your rights during labor and pregnancy to have a confident and empowered birth experience. As a labor and delivery nurse with over 16 years of experience and a mother of seven, she stresses the need for informe…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Nicole shares her experience with loss through miscarriage as well as diving into her two very different birth experiences with her son Baker and daughter Sophia. She goes into detail about how different it was for her to birth in the hospital and then chooses a last-minute homebirth during the prime time…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Samantha Day, a certified sleep specialist, about the myths and truths surrounding newborn and new mama sleep. Samantha shares her journey from being a behavior specialist to becoming a newborn sleep expert, and provides practical tips for new …
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Send us a text How does a mother endure the stress of a high-risk pregnancy and the NICU during the early days of the pandemic? Join us as Ashley Martin from Southern Missouri bravely shares her incredible journey, from the initial excitement of a planned pregnancy to the harrowing moments of dealing with complications like a subchorionic hemorrhag…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Today, we're talking about a really important topic, how to avoid a cesarean. With c section rates being so high, it's crucial to know how to boost your chances of a vaginal delivery, and avoid unnecessary interventions. We're going to cover the risks of cesa…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Mandy shares what it was like to be pregnant for the first time with her daughter Brooke. She dives into detail about a choroid plexus brain cyst scare that happened midway through her pregnancy as well as how her birth went quicker than expected. We end our interview by talking about her current pregnanc…
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Text Your Birth Bestie Whether you're currently recovering from a C-section or preparing for one, this episode with Dr. Sabrina Thorpe, will help answer your biggest questions, from what to expect physically to how physical therapy can play a crucial role in your recovery. In this episode, you can expect: What are the most common physical challenge…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Learn about the BEST PREGNANCY FOODS to keep you and your baby healthy during this journey. Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, Owner, and Founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, is on the show today. Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a more empowering childbirth experience! Join me as I sit down with Suzzie Vehrs, a dedicated doula and mother of two, who made a remarkable transition from finance to birth advocacy. Suzzie opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy, loss, and the incredible power of support during childbirth. You'll…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Empower your birth with Trish’s three part framework: Mindset Education Advocacy In this powerful teaching, Trish shares her insights and expert tips to help expecting mothers navigate the journey of childbirth with confidence, diving into what you CAN contro…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Elliott shares her two preemie birth stories of her daughter Adelaide and her son Brennan. She talks about how being a midwife was both a pro and a con while pregnant and how she learned about her special bicornuate (heart-shaped) uterus. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/67 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended …
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Text Your Birth Bestie In this episode, I share all the details of my positive home birth story with my third daughter, Harper! From navigating pregnancy decisions to the amazing, intense moment of welcoming my baby at home, I reflect on how this experience reinforced my passion for supporting others on their birth journeys as a midwife. What to ex…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes her Calm Labor Confident Birth student, Taylor, to share her inspiring birth story. Taylor (45 next month) is a wife and mum of Luca, her first son who was born in June with her husband Dennis. She goes by Dr. Taylor Burrowes on social media (h…
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Send us a text Can pelvic floor therapy be the missing piece in postpartum recovery? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Katie Bayer, PT, DPT, owner of Transition Physical Therapy and co-founder of Behive Wellness. Katie shares her deeply personal journey through a twin pregnancy, a premature delivery at 33 weeks, and the emoti…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Listen in to this educational episode as Trish teaches you how to harness the power of mindset, emphasizing your mindset’s pivotal role in achieving a confident and calm birth experience. Trish introduces various mindset strategies, shares personal anecdotes,…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Kelli talks about her struggles with infertility that led her to the option of IVF. With her first round of IVF failing she turns to adoption and the way she finds a family is not how you would expect. Kelli also shares what it was like to find out she got pregnant naturally by surprise. birthasweknowitpo…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Daphne Delvaux, also known as the Mama Attorney, about the complexities and rights surrounding pregnancy and employment. Daphne Delvaux, Esq. is an award-winning trial attorney and Founder of Delvaux Law, a firm devoted to women's rights at wor…
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Send us a text Discover how to transform your childbirth experience with insights from Neri Life Choma, a seasoned childbirth educator, birth doula, and the visionary behind the Birth Coach Method. We delve into the emotional and mental readiness that modern childbirth demands and explore how traditional methods may no longer suffice. Neri shares h…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Hey Mama, this episode is an educational training on key information and common questions about epidurals. Trish covers when to get an epidural, its effects on labor, and debunks myths such as epidurals increasing the likelihood of a C-section or causing perm…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Angela talks about her struggles with conception through IVF due to her late diagnosis of stage 4 endometriosis. She also talks about her micro preemie birth experience with her son Bennet at just 25 weeks gestation in addition to some of the details of how having a tiny sick baby in the NICU was impacted…
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Stephanie Fritz, a licensed midwife and essential oil expert, to discuss various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Stephanie shares her journey into midwifery, recounting her early experiences and the personal sacrifices sh…
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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the journey of Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick, an internationally acclaimed feminine authenticity and embodiment mentor. Elise shares her powerful birth stories—one marked by trauma, the other by peace. From a challenging 16.5-hour labor at a birth center to the serene home birth of her second child, Elise emphasizes …
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Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, Trish educates on preparing for an unmedicated birth while being induced. She covers various induction methods, including Cytotec, Cervidil, Foley bulb, and other methods such as membrane stripping, emphasizing the importance of being educate…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! 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. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/64 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for e…
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