Birth Addict

Episode 48 is a rebroadcast of the birth of Anthony! This is the last episode of the year. Birth addict will be back in January for season 2! Jessica shares the story of her second birth. Her son Anthony was born in their home in Colorado! Jessica explains her reasons why a home birth was best for her family and how she went about choosing a home birth midwife. She also gives great advise for women planning a home birth. Thank you Jessica for sharing your beautiful story! You can find Jessica on Instagram @jpodolsky2 or you can contact her at jessica@consciousalignmentbodywork.com.

In this episode Shelby comes on to share her birth story. Shelby spent 8 months prepping for a natural birth center birth. During her third trimester her son stopped growing and the hospital didn't take her seriously. Shelby kept coming in to check on her baby after not feeling movements. Eventually they agreed to induce her! Thank you Shelby so much for sharing your story with us! You can find Shelby on Instagram @shelbyschoettle

In this episode Dakota is here to tell her two birth stories. The birth of Bristol is a hospital birth story that left Dakota feeling like she wanted something different for her next birth. The birth of Olivia was supposed to be a planned home birth but ended up being a precipitous unassisted home birth. Both stories are so beautiful and I know you all will love hearing them. You can find Dakota on instagram @dakotadudley_. Thank you so much Dakota for sharing your birth stories with us!!   

In this episode Keely comes on to share her first birth experience. The birth of Kinsley is a positive and quick, low intervention birth in the hospital. I know you will all love hearing this birth story! You can find Keely on Instagram @keelsmarx. Thank you so much Keely for sharing your birth story!

In this episode Mackenzie comes on to share the birth of Rowan! Mackenzie went into labor at 27 weeks. She thought she was over reacting about Braxton hicks and went in to be monitored. She found out she was 7cm dilated and delivered 9 hours later after all attempts to stop labor. You can find Mackenzie on Instagram @mackenzie.fry.  Thank you Mackenzie for sharing your story with us! 

In this episode Kayla comes on to share her birth story! Kayla received malpractice prenatal care then switched to a midwives group at 30 weeks pregnant. She was determined to give birth naturally and prepared for it for weeks. She gave birth to a little girl in a hospital with a midwife after 3 days of labor with an epidural at 9 cm. Thanks so much Kayla for coming on and sharing your birth with us!

In this episode we get to hear a home birth story from Missy! Missy is a holistically-minded Family Medicine physician that practices Obstetrics. She also did a midwifery fellowship after her residency. After witnessing hundreds of births, she knew she wanted a low-intervention and physiologic birth. I know you all are going to love hearing this story! You can find Missy on Instagram @mellyneums. Thank you so much Missy for coming on and sharing your story! 

In this episode Lily comes on to share her beautiful birth story! Lily was planning a water birth in a birth center with her amazing midwives. After a long labor and reaching full dilation Lily discovered her baby was now breech and had passed meconium! Lily packed up and headed in for a C-section. Thank you so much Lily for sharing your story with us! You can find Lily on Instagram @love_wyns!   

In this episode Ashley comes on to share her four birth stories! Each one is so different and beautiful in its own way. You will hear about failed epidurals, gestational diabetes, fetal ejection reflex, and a quick car birth too! Thank you Ashley so much for sharing each of your birth stories! AllBetterWe discuss ideas, concepts, and prior conditions concerning Substance Use Disorder,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Sarah comes on to share her two birth stories! During her first birth she was induced after her water broke on its own. She had major anxiety about getting an epidural but chose to get one after feeling those Pitocin contractions. After three miscarriages she got pregnant with her daughter and had a very anxiety filled pregnancy. She was induced at 38 weeks due to concerns of cholestasis and gave birth to her daughter via C-section. Thank you so much Sarah for sharing both of your stories with us today! You can find Sarah on Instagram @theanxioushomemaker_ 

In this episode Kerra comes on to share the birth of her daughter Izabela! Kerra took advantage of a midwife, doula, and the Renita birth center in St. Albert. For her first pregnancy and birth it was absolutely beautiful. No pain management during labor besides a tub, music, support, and red tiger balm. I know you will all enjoy this birth story! Thank you so much Kerra for sharing your story with us!Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Sofia comes on to share her two birth stories. The birth of Mannen is a quick hospital birth. Sofia was dilated to an eight when she arrived! The birth of Ames is a beautiful birth in a birth center within a hospital. Thank you so much Sofia for sharing both of your incredible stories! You can find Sofia on Instagram @mommakessafefood. 

In this episode Kindra comes on to tell the birth of her son Cash. She gave birth to Cash at 35 weeks in the hospital after 3 years of infertility and conceiving via IUI. She was actually in labor for about 36 hours and didn't even realize it! Cash had a small nursery stay and Kindra had a great birth experience overall. Thank you so much Kindra for coming on to share your beautiful birth story! You can find Kindra on Instagram @baby.taylor.gang. 

In this episode Jennica comes on to share her two hospital birth stories. Both were planned unmedicated births that ended with epidurals. Jennica experienced gender disappointment with both pregnancies and wants to help normalize it. Thank you so much Jennica for sharing both of your beautiful stories! You can find Jennica on Instagram @helloojennii

In this episode Kait comes on to share the birth of Grey. Kait went the traditional hospital birth route and felt pressured into an induction by her OB. Her induction “failed” and she needed an emergent C-section when there were drops in her sons heart rate. Thank you so much for sharing your birth experience with us! You can find Kait on Instagram @thechristmasfam. 

In this episode I am sharing my second birth story. If you want a little background make sure to listen to my first birth story on episode 7! The birth of Quinn is a quick and empowering birth center birth. I danced and laughed during labor and was in complete denial until I roared him out. I hope you all enjoy my second birth story! You can follow my personal Instagram @teresa.and.littles. Don't for get to go see my birth photos at birthaddict.com

In this episode Janis comes on to share her two birth stories. The birth of Firat is a true emergency C-section and the birth of Yusuf is an unmedicated VBAC. Thank you Janis so much for sharing both of your birth stories! You can find Janis on Instagram @raising.suns. Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Libby comes on to tell her hospital birth story. Libby went into labor at 41 + 3 days and had an incredible water birth where she was able to catch her own baby! Addie needed a quick visit to the NICU which complicated things a little. The birth of Addie is sure to give you birth fever! You can find Libby on instagram @libbyzflanagan. Thank you Libby for sharing! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Heidi comes on to share her two positive, low intervention hospital births. Her first was a quick birth with a midwife and ended with a vacuum assisted delivery. Her second birth was even quicker and she experienced the fetal ejection reflex. Stick around until the end to hear her incredible advice for anyone planning a low intervention birth in a hospital. You can find Heidi on Instagram @whatadoulado. Thank you so much Heidi for sharing your births with us! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I am really excited for you all to hear these two birth stories. Brittany comes on to share her two hospital births. Her first baby was born prematurely and Brittany was left with anxiety and birth trauma. Her second birth was totally healing and redemptive for her!! There is such a contrast in these two births with a major factor being how Brittany's gestational diabetes was managed. You can find Brittany on instagram @brittf_27. Thank you so much Brittany for sharing your birth stories with us! If you want to share your birth story head to birthaddict.com and fill out the NEW birth story submission form. If you are interesting in hearing from a prenatal and postpartum fitness coach go patreon.com/birthaddict! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Sarah comes on to share her incredible home birth story. The birth of Margaret is a positive and encouraging birth story. Sarah knew she wanted a different birth experience with her second baby and she put in the work to achieve it! This story is sure to give your birth fever. Thank you Sarah for sharing your story! You can find Sarah on Instagram @sarahbrowneyes Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Happy fourth of July! In today's episode Cam comes on to share the birth of Milo. I am so excited for you all to hear Cam's journey. Her pregnancy includes weeks of bleeding and switching providers and her birth includes shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage. Thank you so much Cam for sharing your incredible story! You can find Cam on Instagram @wyldmoon.co and online at www.wyldmoon.coBonus episode #7 is out on July 6th through patreon. Go to patreon.com/birthaddict to hear from Emily who is a labor and delivery nurse. Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Jess comes on to share her amazing home birth! Jess is a prenatal and postpartum fitness expert and talks about how her lifestyle affected her pregnancy and birth. Thank you so much Jess for sharing your incredible story! Join our patreon group for amazing perks and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/birthaddictbirthaddict.comSmart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The birth of Jace is a positive hospital birth. In this episode Jill comes on to share her beautiful birth story! Thank you so much Jill for coming on. Go to patreon.com/birthaddict to hear our newest bonus episode with an IBCLC. Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Braidyn comes on to tell her fourth birth story. Braidyn had a stressful pregnancy which had an affect on her birth. The birth of Anthony is a home birth transfer and proves that support during labor means everything. Thank you Braidyn so much for coming on and sharing your story! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Sarah comes on to share her FAST home births. The birth of Wilder was a beautiful six hour home birth and the birth of Coast was only a ninety minute home birth! Sarah does an incredible job of telling her births stories! You can find Sarah on Instagram @sarahalamia and tiktok @crazyplacentalady. Thank you Sarah so much for coming on! Also, a huge thank you to Whitney for supporting the podcast through patreon! You can support the podcast through patreon while also receiving perks and getting access to bonus episodes by going to patreon.com/birhtaddict. Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Courtney comes on to share her birth center birth! The birth of Diana is a challenging and beautiful unmedicated birth story. Courtney traveled a couple hours away to be able to go to a birth center. She tells her birth story in such a beautiful way! You can find Courtney on instagram @courtney_burton. Go to birthaddict.com to see so many beautiful pictures of Courtney's pregnancy and birth! Thank you Courtney for sharing your incredible birth story! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Elise comes on to share her peaceful, unmedicated hospital birth story. Solomon was born in a midwifery unit in a hospital with a super supportive birth team. Elise had postpartum complications and she gives a lot of great advice for postpartum so make sure to listen until the end! You can find Elise on Instagram @elisemarionmiller or elisemarionmiller@gmail.com. Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today Jordyn tells the birth story of Fynn which is a positive hospital birth with an epidural. Huge thanks to Jordyn for sharing her incredible story! You can find Jordyn on Instagram @jordynwagoner. Support the podcast through Patreon to get access to exclusive content and perks. www.patreon.com/birthaddictFollow @birthaddict on Instagram for behind the scenes and check out birthaddict.com to see birth pictures! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Natalie shares her traumatic first birth which was a quick unmedicated birth in the hospital that resulted in a fourth degree tear. Despite all the fear and anxiety she felt going into her second birth she was able to have an empowering second birth which was an induction with an epidural. Thank you so much to Natalie for sharing both of your birth journeys! You can find Natalie on Instagram @the_laundry_roomBecome a patron to enjoy exclusive content and perks! www.patreon.com/birthaddictSmart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today Alyssa comes on to share her intense and incredible home birth. The birth of Augustus is so sweet and relatable. I hope everyone enjoys it! The Birth Addict's patreon is officially launched! You can join here: https://www.patreon.com/birthaddictThere are two tiers to choose from. Each one offering benefits like ad-free episodes, patron shoutouts, access to Birth Addict's facebook page,  access to bonus episodes and private access to a separate birth story submission form. Thanks for your support!  Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This is part two of Jani's story. In the last episode we heard the story of her first birth. In this episode we are back with Jani to hear her empowering second birth. The birth of Rory is truly incredible and there are some unexpected aspects that I can't wait for you all to hear. Thank you so much to Jani for sharing both of your births! You can find Jani on Instagram @koreanishmommaSmart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

It's our second bonus episode! In these informative episodes I ask birth professionals all your questions! Today we have Kendall from beautybirthdoula on to talk all about being a doula, placenta encapsulation specialist and childbirth educator. We talk about how doulas offer support during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We talk about working with medical providers. We talk about the on call life and the details in encapsulating a placenta. You can find Kendall on instagram @beautybirthdoulatn and at beautybirthdoula.com. Thank you so much to Kendall for sharing your knowledge with us! All further bonus episodes will only be available on patreon so keep an eye out on Birth Addict's Instagram for more details! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Jani comes on to tell her difficult hospital birth experience. Jani dealt with an extremely challenging nurse that contributed to her birth experience being "a nightmare". Your jaw will drop many times during this episode! Come back next week to hear part 2 where Jani tells the story of her second birth which was a healing and empowering experience. You can find Jani on Instagram @koreanishmommaSmart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

I have a really unique birth story for you all today. In this episode Rose comes on to share the birth of her first baby, Bridger. Rose was diagnosed at 29 weeks with preeclampsia. That began her journey to bring her sweet baby boy into the world around a week later. Her story is beautiful, complex, unpredictable and with a miracle baby. Her story is incredible to hear. Thank you so much Rose for being so open and sharing your story. You can find Rose on Instagram @roseemaes Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In our first bonus episode, Shari Long Romero from Peace Love & Shari comes on to answer all of our listener questions that were submitted through the Birth Addict's Instagram page. Shari is a certified nurse midwife with decades of experience and is currently working as a home birth midwife in Denver, Colorado. In this episode we talk about finding a midwife, the safety of home birth, home birth supplies, best parts of being a midwife, common reasons for a hospital transfer, birth prep, and pain relief at a home birth. Thanks to our listeners for submitting some amazing questions! You can find Shari at peaceloveshari.com and @peace_love_shari on Instagram. Thank you so much Shari for coming on! Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today Erin comes on to share her three birth stories. During Erin's first pregnancy her water broke on its own when she was 36 weeks. Her labor didn't progress and she was able to birth her baby through a C-section! Erin walks us through each pregnancy and birth experience. Thank you Erin for sharing your beautiful births! Come back on Wednesday, April 6th to hear the first bonus episode where I ask my midwife all your guys' questions! 

In this episode Brandy tells her supernatural birth story! The birth of Liam is a quick home birth that was PAIN FREE! You heard that right! It was so quick that she didn't even have time to call her midwife until after the birth. Stick around until the end to hear some of Brandy's advice for a positive birth experience. You can find Brandy on Instagram @brandyjoyrekitt. Thank you so much Brandy for sharing your story!Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/875628763132808Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Ashley comes on to share her positive birth story. Flynn was born in an independent birth center after laboring at home for 24 hours. This story is sure to give you baby fever! Thank you so much Ashley for sharing your story! Join the Birth Addict facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/875628763132808Follow @birthaddict on Instagram See birthaddict.com for more! 

Today Cheyenne tells her accidentally unassisted home birth. Her baby was born on her bedroom floor into her husbands hands 10 minutes before her midwife arrived. This is a birth story you don't want to miss! You can find Cheyenne on twitter and Instagram @wokeemamaaJoin our new private Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/875628763132808Follow @birthaddict on InstagramCheck out birthaddict.com for more pictures! 

Today Meredith tells her three very different birth stories. Meredith found out she was pregnant while living abroad when she was about 20 weeks pregnant. She ended up having an unplanned C-section when she was induced at 40 weeks. She went on to have two incredible VBACs. All three births are so important to hear and Meredith gives some great advice at the end. To see pictures of these beautiful births check out @birthaddict on Instagram or go to birthaddict.com. 

In this episode Emily comes on to share her positive hospital birth story. The birth of Nora includes using Nubian for temporary pain relief and finding out there was meconium in her water. Emily gives us a lot of detail into her pregnancy, labor and delivery! Stay until the end to hear her fantastic advice for new moms! You can find Emily on Instagram @emilyk7624

Leah shares her three home birth stories. Each birth is unique but all positive experiences for her. Leah experiences prodromal labor for weeks and explains what that is like. You can find Leah on Instagram @online_teacher_leah. Thank you Leah for sharing your inspiring stories!

In this episode I tell the story of my first birth. The birth of Cora is a quick hospital induction with no pain meds. From an outside perspective this birth is a very straight forward and "successful" induction. I had extensive tearing and explain why I felt like I had birth trauma from this straight forward, successful induction. Thanks for listening! 

Ace shares her second and thirds births which were both birth center births. She talks about experiencing silent labor, being GBS positive and having a cervical lip. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories Ace! You can find Ace on Instagram @alexvavrecan 

Kaytlynn shares the birth of Felix. This is Kaytlynn's second home birth but first freebirth. Kaytlynn explains why she wanted to birth unassisted and explains how she gave birth with minimal pain. This beautiful birth story is sure to leave you in tears! Thanks to Kaytlynn for sharing her freebirth story! You can find Kaytlynn on Instagram @vegan_mermama

Sarah describes her eventful third birth. Her story covers a vanishing twin, being induced due to pre eclampsia, a posterior baby and a pulmonary embolism during labor. Sarah talks about the importance of listening to your body and advocating for yourself. Thank you so much Sarah for sharing the birth of Norah! 

Kaley tells her three birth stories. Her first was a vaginal birth in the hospital and her second and third births were both C-sections. Kaley talks about finding out she has PCOS and how that affected her pregnancies. Kaley also goes into finding out her baby turned frank breech at the end of her pregnancy. You can find Kaley on Instagram @kaleysolitro. Thanks Kaley for coming on! 

Jessica shares the story of her second birth. Her son Anthony was born in their home in Colorado! Jessica explains her reasons why a home birth was best for her family and how she went about choosing a home birth midwife. She also gives great advise for women planning a home birth. Thank you Jessica for sharing your beautiful story! You can find Jessica on Instagram @jpodolsky2 or you can contact her at jessica@consciousalignmentbodywork.com.  

Heather walks us through her third pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. This is Heather's third planned C-section but this time with a surprise gender! You can find Heather on Instagram @woah.heather.rhodes.