Vaginal Premie Birth Without Interventions, with Bernice Good

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, TBPodcast

Bernice Good went into preterm labor when her water broke at 31 weeks. Though the circumstances were less than ideal, she had what she describes as a lovely vaginal hospital birth with no interventions. The struggles continued during the 19-day NICU stay, and she...

Premie Hospital Birth with NICU Stay vs. Birth Center Birth, with Vanessa Young

Podcast, Postpartum Stories, TBPodcast

What happens when you plan for a birth center waterbirth and you end up with a 34 week preemie, and an onslaught of breastfeeding obstacles? How does this help you prepare differently for your next birth and postpartum? Vanessa Young shares her perspective. Check it...

[Postpartum] A Respected Preemie Vaginal Birth

Birth Stories, Podcast, Stories, TBPodcast

During pregnancy, Hanley Rice signed up for childbirth education classes, and planned for a homebirth. Then, at 30 weeks, she started leaking amniotic fluid. Her world got turned upside down, and she was admitted to the hospital to wait for baby to arrive, hopefully...

[Breastfeeding] Persistence is Key, with Dawn Pensack

Breastfeeding, Interventions, Podcast, TBPodcast

Last episode we talked about how breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. There tend to be a few or a lot obstacles to overcome. But what does that actually look like? Dawn Pensack is here to share her stories. Check it out!   Listen...

Navigating the NICU

Interventions, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast

Although no one plans to have their baby in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, about 10% of newborns will spend some time there. Prematurity is the most common reason, but even some less severe, full term concerns such as respiratory issues, unstable blood sugar,...