[Birth Story] Discovering that Breech Vaginal Birth was a Possibility for Her

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

Anya Cutler had originally planned to give birth at a birth center with midwives, then at nearly 37 weeks (and after trying practically everything possible to encourage her baby to flip) she ended up transferring care to an OB/GYN experienced in vaginal breech...

[Birth Story] How She Navigated a Long Birth While Waiting for Her Support Team to Arrive

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

For weeks, Julia Cooper had been nervous that her baby would arrive while her husband and mom were away, and sure enough contractions started merely hours after she dropped her husband off at the airport. What follows is a testament to how hard it can be to shut off...

[Birth Story] Why Having an Audience Stalled Her Birth

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

Heather Lauf was so clear on the importance of choosing the right care provider for her birth that she switched practices, twice! Even with her ample preparation, labor still threw her for a loop when she found out her water hadn’t broken (it really seemed it had!),...

[Birth Stories] Pivoting From Wanting an Immediate Epidural to an Unmedicated VBAC Over Four Births

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

After having three hospital births— that included inductions, vaginal births, and a cesarean— Mariah Robinson couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing from her experiences. She shares with Adriana how she searched far and wide for a collaborative care...

[Birth Stories] How Nutrition Was Key for Her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Nutrition and Nourishment Series, Podcast, TBPodcast

After birthing quite a large baby and experiencing shoulder dystocia, Jessica Bower went on a quest to figure out why she had grown a baby that size. She shares with Adriana how gaining control of her sugar levels really helped with her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”...