[Birth Stories] An Unexpectedly Unassisted Blissful Breech Birth

Birth Partners, Birth Stories, homebirth, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

Toni Shama’s first birth asked for movement, and her third birth asked for much vocalization. Her second birth, however, asked for tons of intimacy with her husband. She shares with Adriana how when they fueled that passion, labor became so fast they barely had a...

[Birth Stories] Can You Wait To Push Until The Doctor Arrives?

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Movement and Body Wellness in Pregnancy Series, Podcast, TBPodcast

After a difficult first labor with interventions she was unsure about, Alyssa Jennings was determined that her next birth would be on her terms. Little did she know that she’d be having to contain the fetal ejection reflex until her doctor arrived! Alyssa shares with...

How Prenatal Yoga Can Help Protect Your Energy (And Why This Is Important!)

Doulas, Movement and Body Wellness in Pregnancy Series, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

You’ve probably been told to do prenatal yoga, but is it really for you? Trauma-informed yoga teacher Abigail Lauren Geller says not if it’s another overwhelming thing on your to-do list! But if you are curious about the benefits of prenatal yoga for your body, your...

Can Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder?

Movement and Body Wellness in Pregnancy Series, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

It’s common knowledge that walking, swimming, and doing prenatal yoga can all be super helpful during pregnancy, but what about running, barre, CrossFit, or weightlifting? Deb Flashenberg shares with Adriana how strength-focused exercising can lead to a too-tight core...

[Birth Stories] Unlocking Her Dream Birth By Valuing Her Intuition (And Switching Care Providers!)

Birth Stories, Care Providers During Pregnancy Series, Podcast, TBPodcast

Margot Strauhull brought her self-described “rule-following” attitude to her first hospital induction with an OB and had what she considered was a fine birth… until she was overcome by sadness in postpartum. This started her on a journey of peeling back the layers, to...