Birth Naturally

Today I chat with Nadine about her two births. She had a natural hospital birth with her first and the second time around, she chose to have her baby at a birth center. Her labor was super fast and she actually went through transition in the car! Follow Nadine on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to give Birth Naturally a five star rating on iTunes/Spotify so I can continue doing what I do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

Today I chat with Paige about her two births. Her first was an induction which led to an epidural and postpartum hemorrhage. She learned a lot from that birth and was convinced she could get the natural birth she wanted the second time around. Spoiler alert- she did! Follow Paige on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Don't forget to give Birth Naturally a five star rating on iTunes/Spotify so I can continue doing what I do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

Hi everyone! Today I chat with Tilly, a nurse turned doula based in London. She has had quite a wild ride, from having a stroke at 19 and open heart surgery at 20. She also talks about her work in African maternity wards. All of these life experiences have helped her evolve into a truly nurturing doula. Check out Tilly's website! Don't forget to give Birth Naturally a five star rating on iTunes/Spotify so I can continue doing what I do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

Today I chat with Liz about her 2 homebirths. She loved the Mama Natural Guide to Childbirth and it helped her to prepare for birth, along with listening to and reading positive birth stories! Follow Liz on ⁠Instagram⁠ Don't forget to give Birth Naturally a five star rating on iTunes/Spotify so I can continue doing what I do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

I loved getting the opportunity to talk with Aly from the Empowered Birth Podcast. She was on an earlier episode which was a GREAT interview, and she was so much fun to chat with again! We delve into mindset during labor and she gives amazing advice for how to achieve the birth you want. I hope you love it! Get Aly's E-book here! This E-book will guide you in your journey to taking your anxious thoughts captive and enjoying your journey to and through motherhood. Follow/DM Aly with any questions @empoweredbirthpodcast Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes/Spotify so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Until next time

Today I chat with Raini about her 2 unmedicated hospital births. She used mindful meditation & journaling to overcome fear. She struggled a little in her second pregnancy journaling really helped her to feel more positive and excited about birth. Follow Raini on Instagram Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes/Spotify so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

Today I got the chance to get all the answers to your questions on natural birth. Angela from Happy Birthing was a wonderful guest who is full of knowledge on birth! She's a birth photographer, doula and more, so she has tons of experience in the birth world. I learned so much and I'm sure you will too! Follow/DM Angela with any questions @angela_happybirthing.az Check out the Birth Naturally ⁠⁠Bonfire⁠⁠ store to see merch designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes/Spotify so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Until next time

Hi birth nerds!! Laura was so great in episode 23 that I knew she had to come back and share her second homebirth story! She tells us all about how labor started slowly and calmly but made a quick transition to fast and furious! Giving birth outside with only her parents and husband, it was a beautiful and wild ride. Laura can be reached at laura@gatecityhealth.com, on her personal ⁠Instagram⁠ or at her wellness center's ⁠Instagram⁠ Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes/Spotify so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

⁠⁠*Subscribe for even more content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hi everyone!  Today I spoke with Beth Connors- certified nurse midwife, online birth educator, and fellow ⁠⁠podcaster⁠⁠. Beth describes how her first hospital birth didn't go how she imagined and what she did to get the birth she wanted the second time around! Follow ⁠⁠Beth⁠⁠ on Instagram and check out her website for how to get the hospital birth you want too! Don't forget to give the podcast a five star rating and review! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Until next time, Cait SPONSORS: ⁠Get your free trial of audible⁠ ⁠30% off Ritual Vitamins!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 10% at Lovevery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new play kits for 4 year olds!⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠*Subscribe for even more content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hi everyone!  Makayla gave birth at home with her first baby. He came out fast & furiously and she learned so much through the experience. It led her to becoming a doula and helping young moms get the birth experience they want.  Follow/DM Makayla with any questions ⁠⁠⁠@makaylakanee Don't forget to give the podcast a five star rating and review! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Until next time, Cait SPONSORS: Get your free trial of audible 30% off Ritual Vitamins! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 10% at Lovevery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new play kits for 4 year olds!⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠*Subscribe for even more content!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hi everyone!  Shannon prepared herself for her natural birth by listening to this podcast! She, her husband and doula told the midwife what they were and were not okay with during her labor, and despite pushback, she ultimately got the birth she hoped for. Her positivity and enthusiasm for natural birth is apparent in the way she tells her birth story. Follow/DM Shannon with any questions ⁠⁠@shannybolter She recommends the Mama Natural Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth Don't forget to give the podcast a five star rating and review! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Until next time, Cait SPONSORS: *Get your free trial of audible here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.audibletrial.com/birthnaturally⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 10% at Lovevery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new play kits for 4 year olds!⁠⁠⁠

⁠*Subscribe for even more content!⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Get your free trial of audible here: ⁠⁠www.audibletrial.com/birthnaturally⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Save 10% at Lovevery⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out their ⁠⁠⁠new play kits for 4 year olds!⁠⁠ Hi everyone!  Taylor gave birth at a birth center in the water at 41 weeks. She labored at home until she was 9cm when she made her way to the birth center! It empowered her so much that she began work as a doula after having her baby. Follow/DM Taylor with any questions ⁠@ananda_birthwork Or email her at anandabirthwork@gmail.com Check out the⁠⁠ Birth Naturally ⁠⁠Bonfire⁠⁠⁠⁠ store to see merch designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Until next time, Cait

⁠*Subscribe for even more content!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Save 10% at Lovevery⁠⁠⁠ and check out their ⁠⁠new play kits for 4 year olds!⁠ Hi everyone!  Jenna shares a little about her first birth, which was a hospital transfer. She really hoped to get her ideal homebirth with her second baby and- spoiler alert- she got it! It was a beautiful birth from start to finish where she was surrounded by her favorite people. Follow/DM Jenna with any questions @jennayentz Check out the⁠ Birth Naturally ⁠⁠Bonfire⁠⁠⁠ store to see merch designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Until next time, Cait

SUBSCRIBE HERE! ⁠Save 10% at Lovevery⁠ and check out their new play kits for 4 year olds! I loved getting the opportunity to talk with Aly from the ⁠Empowered Birth Podcast⁠. She was on an ⁠earlier episode⁠ which was a GREAT interview, and she was so much fun to chat with again! We delve into mindset during labor and she gives amazing advice for how to achieve the birth you want. I hope you love it! Get Aly's E-book here! ⁠https://www.birthblissbeyond.com/product-page/finding-joy-in-pregnancy-and-birth⁠. This  E-book will guide you in your journey to taking your anxious thoughts captive and enjoying your journey to and through motherhood. Follow/DM Aly with any questions ⁠@empoweredbirthpodcast⁠ Check out the⁠ Birth Naturally ⁠⁠Bonfire⁠⁠⁠ store to see merch designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes/Spotify so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Until next time

⁠*Subscribe for even more content!⁠⁠ Hi everyone!  Courtney was so much fun to chat with! She talks about her 2 hospital births, her homebirth with baby #3, and her experience using the Bradley Method. Follow/DM Courtney with any questions @mrs_graham Check out the Birth Naturally ⁠⁠Bonfire⁠⁠ store to see merch designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Until next time, Cait

*Subscribe for even more content!⁠ Hi everyone!  Chelsea joins Cait to talk about her natural hospital birth. She went into active labor for about an hour, headed to the hospital, and felt the urge to start pushing in the car. She made it to the hospital JUST in time! Email Chelsea chelsea.rae.butler@gmail.com with any questions. Check out the Birth Naturally ⁠Bonfire⁠ store to see merch designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠. Until next time, Cait

*Subscribe for even more content! Hi everyone! Sheila joins us to talk about her medicated and unmedicated hospital births. She is in the medical field, but wasn't as prepared for birth the first time around. With her second, she did ALL the research and got to the hospital just in time to have her baby! Reach out to Sheila on Facebook or email her sheila.maillard@gmail.com with any questions. We have merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram. Until next time, Kali + Cait

Hi everyone! Wow, it's our 50th episode!

Hi everyone! Joanna joins us to talk about her third birth. Her first two births were medicated, although the epidural didn't really take! During her pregnancies she did want to try for natural births, but says she wasn't really prepared mentally. She did the research before her third labor by talking with friends who've been through it and listening to podcasts (like this one!) and had the beautiful unmedicated birth she wanted! Contact Joanna: joannasims728@gmail.com We have merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! Katie joins us to talk about her two natural births today. Her first was a long labor at a birth center and her second was supposed to be another birth center birth. However, things changed at the last minute that made her unable to have her baby there. She overcame a number of obstacles and didn't have the support she expected, but still had a beautiful birth! Follow Katie on Instagram! We have merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! Today Cait chats with Krista about what led her to choose a natural birth. Her positivity about her loss in her second pregnancy is inspiring, and she gained so much from that experience. Follow Krista on Instagram! We have BRAND NEW merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! Today Cait chats with Madeleine about her birth center birth with her first baby. The birth center was two hours away and she was in active labor during the drive! She talks about all the encouragement she had in her small community, which was very supportive of natural birth. Follow Madeleine on Instagram! We have BRAND NEW merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! Today Cait chats with Jessica about her two unmedicated hospital births in two years! Jessica worked hard to educate herself on natural birth and she experienced two quick labors. Follow Jessica on Instagram! We have BRAND NEW merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait

Hi everyone- today's story is a wild one! Today we're chatting with Ashley about her natural birth after two medicated hospital births. Although her birth wasn't quite what she expected, she was so empowered that she achieved the natural birth she hoped for! Follow Ashley on Instagram! We have BRAND NEW merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait

Hi everyone! Today we're chatting with Lexi about her natural birth in a hospital- with pitocin, to boot! We hope you glean some inspiration from her story, being a first time mom with little support from friends and family, that you, too, can achieve the natural birth you've been dreaming of! Follow Lexi on Instagram! We have BRAND NEW merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to give us a five star review on iTunes so we can continue doing what we do! And follow along on Instagram Until next time, Kali + Cait

We're back, after a very long hiatus!! First, we're checking in with Kali to let you know what's been going on for the past year. Then, Cait chats with Jona again (from episode 31). We loved having her back on and know you'll enjoy listening to her beautiful story of her homebirth with baby number 2! Follow Jona on Instagram! We have merch! Check out our Bonfire store to see the amazing designs! Wanna be on the podcast? Fill out this form or email us birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com. As always, don't forget to follow along on Instagram! And please let us a rating if you're loving the podcast :) Until next time, Kali + Cait

And we're back!

Is this thing on..? Well, hello! What we intended to be a short break turned into nearly a year but have no fear- we are back! Today we're just chatting about what we've been up to in 2021 and our plans for Birth Naturally in 2022! We have really missed hearing your stories and interacting with our beloved community members so we are so excited to be back full force in the new year! As we mentioned, we'd love your feedback on a Birth Naturally Patreon community. Our listeners are such a great resource and we think adding this community element would be so helpful to both moms to be and seasoned mamas! Please reach out via email (birthnaturally@gmail.com) or on Instagram and let us know your thoughts! Until then, wishing you and your family a merry Christmas, happy holidays and we will see you in 2022! Kali + Cait

Hi guys! We are so excited to have Sara Lyon on today. Truly, her resume in the birth field is so impressive. Head over to her website to learn more her amazing work as a renowned birthing expert, doula, & founder of Glow Birth & Body. You can preorder her book now: You've Got This: Your Guide to Getting Comfortable with Labor. We think you'll love our chat! As always, don't forget to follow us on Instagram - we love chatting with you all over there! If you're interested in sharing your story, feel free to click the link in our bio over there or send us a message! We always love hearing your amazing stories! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

We are back! We hope your 2021 is starting off great. We've enjoyed the last few weeks "off" (do you ever get off as a mom?) but we're so happy to be back sharing some new stories with you guys! Today we're bringing our first couple interview! New parents (and chiropractors) Hannah and Josh are sharing their experience having their first baby at home. It was so exciting talking to both of them and hearing the different perspectives! Follow Hannah on Instagram or their chiropractic account. And as always, follow us on Instagram! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Happy New Year! I can't believe we have made it to the end of this wild year! It's been more bad than good for sure, but some bright spots were sweet Hilda coming into this world (and so many of your adorable babies, too!) and getting to know so many of you, our amazing listeners and friends. We are SO thankful for you! Today we are chatting with Sharon, who was just so kind and easy to chat with. You'll love hearing her story, as it's so similar to so many of ours. By her third birth, she was finally educated and empowered enough to achieve exactly what she wanted - how awesome! As we've mentioned, we will be taking a few weeks off to recharge and record some new episodes. As always, if you're interested in sharing your story, please let us know and we will set up a time to chat! As always, you can find us on Instagram - send us a DM if that's easier to get in touch to share, too! Happy 2021! Let's all hope for a brighter new year! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys!! It's DECEMBER! Like almost Christmas - how?! Anyway - wow. Hope you have everything in order for the holidays and are enjoying this cozy time with your fam! :) Today we are chatting with Savannah, who after her first birth did NOT go to plan, went down the natural rabbit hole and wound up having a home birth, like sooo many we have heard from before! We just love when women realize they can change their destiny when it comes to their births, even if the first (or first few!) didn't go to plan! Follow Savannah on Instagram! She loves chatting birth! Like we mentioned - we will be taking January off to refresh and regroup a bit. We still want to her your stories, though! Please fill out our form to let us know you're interested in sharing! What drives us is informing mamas like you that natural birth IS an option! Your stories are so powerful. Don't be shy - give us a shout and we will be happy to chat! Hope you all have a lovely, merry Christmas.. we'll be back with one more episode before the New Year! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! Today we talk to Amy, who had 2 less than ideal hospital births before finding her groove in home birth. Her 4th baby has a little surprise to it, so make sure you stay tuned and listen! We also wanted to share a bit about Ashley from Bloom Mama's new exciting community! She shared about it in episode 33, but we are so excited to be able to offer you $50 off with promo code BIRTHNATURALLY. Life is basically at home now so it's incredibly important to make time for you, mama. That's exactly what Ashley is doing and we love her for it! Check out The Elevated Mama Group Coaching and don't forget to use code BIRTHNATURALLY to save $50! And as always - make sure you follow along on Instagram! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone and happy Thanksgiving! We're a bit late this week.. oops! But have no fear - we are bringing you an awesome episode today! Sam has become an awesome friend to us on Instagram and going through our latest pregnancies was so much fun! Sam decided after her first birth didn't go as planned that she'd have her next baby in a birth center. Her labor was fast and furious and she achieved her goal! If you want to follow Sam - go check out her Instagram! I love her stories! She's going through nursing school with a teeny tiny baby and a toddler - she's awesome! And as usual - give us a follow on Insta! Our schedule is a bit sporadic as of late, but we look forward to bringing you new stories whenever we can! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hey guys! Hope you're all recovering from your election day hangovers... phew! Today we are talking to Ashley from Bloom Mama Doula. Ashley created a virtual place for moms to connect - from virtual hang outs to education to fitness classes! Community is SO important for new moms and we love this concept! Have you seen the awesome designs Cait created? She just added a new one- go check them out!! And one last thing - go check out our Facebook group! We're hoping to create a little community of our own and share ideas and just chat! Well, that's all for today. It's SO hard to type one handed, with a drooly baby slobbering all over your keyboard... ha! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know first off - Colleen had a rough go of it for her first birth so if you're trying to avoid negative birth stories, try skipping about halfway through. Her second was positive and lovely! Colleen had an easy first pregnancy and assumed birth would be the same. Although she had hoped for a natural labor, she was exhausted and decided to opt for an epidural. She experienced an onslaught of complications and although she delivered a healthy baby, she vowed never to get an epidural again! Her second birth was exactly what she needed. Thanks to Colleen for sharing both of her birth stories! We have some exciting stuff going on around here. Have you seen our merch?! Cait did such a beautiful job. And come hang with us in our brand new Facebook group! And as always, follow along on Instagram! until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Jona is so easy to talk to and we loved hearing her birth story. She is super fit and walked her entire pregnancy, even during labor! I tried to steal her birthday cake idea to get my own labor kickstarted, but it didn't work out for me.. I did enjoy the cake, though, so thanks for the idea, Jona! :) Follow her on Instagram - she's so fun and you'll love her stories! Did you hear?! We launched MERCH!!! Cait did such a beautiful job and we just know all of you mamas will love the adorable tees, onesies and mug as much as we do! Check out our Bonfire store to see the amazing designs! As always, don't forget to follow along on Instagram! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! We are back with part 2 of Brooke's story, which is her second homebirth! Brooke touches on how becoming a mother really changed her trajectory in life - especially her career choices. I'm sure a LOT of you mamas can relate there! Thanks again to Brooke for telling her story for us all, it was so great to chat with her! You can get in touch with Brooke and follow her story on Instagram! Don't forget to follow along on instagram and give us a 5 star rating on iTunes if you're enjoying these stories! It really helps us to grow our podcast! Stay tuned... we are working on some new, fun things for you guys, too! :) until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! Brooke was kind enough to tell us about both of her home birth experiences and did such a great job that we decided to break her story into two parts! Her first baby was born at home and Brooke tells us all about her desire to be a mom and start down a career path- we are sure many other moms can relate! Follow Brooke to get in touch! Don't forget to follow along on instagram and give us a 5 star rating on iTunes if you're enjoying these stories! until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

We have a very special guest today! Kali took the week off and it's just me & my awesome husband Steve. We're sitting down to chat about our homebirth with Felix in celebration of him turning ONE this week! He talks about how he got on board with my idea to have a homebirth just weeks before my due date. Have you checked us out on YouTube yet? Head over and check out what we're doing over there! Make sure to subscribe, both on YouTube and your fav podcast player! And don't forget to follow along on Instagram! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! So we're finally back! From the title of the episode, you may have figured out that yes, I had a baby! She's a sweet little muffin named Hilda Bonnie and we are all so in love. As I talked about previously, my first two babies were born in hospitals and I did not enjoy the experiences. Home birth has always been a dream of mine and I am so happy I got to have such a wonderful birth! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and if you're interested in sharing your birth story, please fill out this form - we'd love to share your story! Thanks again for being a part of this! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! Wow, Aly is... AWESOME. We were SO excited to have her on. Not only is she an advocate for birth empowerment and the importance of informed consent, but she's a doula and nurse, too. She knows her stuff! You will love her story and hearing about how her unplanned c-section led her down a path of knowledge and culminated with her home birth. She's expecting #3 and we can't wait to hear how amazing that birth is! You can find Aly on your favorite podcast player (search Empowered Birth) or on Instagram! Have you checked us out on YouTube yet? Head over and check out what we're doing over there! Make sure to subscribe, both on YouTube and your fav podcast player! And don't forget to follow along on Instagram! One last thing - we will be releasing episodes every other week in August (baby will be here any day now) but we'll be back full-time in September! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! Today for our 25th episode (!!) we chat with Jamie. Jamie's story is so inspiring! Her unplanned c-section after induction with her first led her down a natural path in health and life. Her second baby came ten years later, and at home! It's amazing how birth can actually shape your health! Jamie is on Instagram, so make sure to follow her journey there! BIG NEWS! We are on YouTube! Head over and check out what we're doing over there! Make sure to subscribe, both on YouTube and your fav podcast player! We are trying to expand our platform and reach as many mamas as possible and every like, share and review helps! And don't forget to follow along on Instagram! One more thing - we will be releasing episodes every other week in August (baby will be here any day now) but we'll be back full-time in September! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Welcome to another episode, everyone! Today we are talking to Lauren, who had two natural births - her first in a hospital and second at home! Her second baby came so quickly her midwife and doula nearly missed it! Follow Lauren on Instagram! Did you hear? We are on YouTube! Head over and check out what we're doing over there! Make sure to subscribe, both on YouTube and your fav podcast player! And don't forget to follow along on Instagram! One last thing - we will be releasing episodes every other week in August (baby will be here any day now) but we'll be back full-time in September! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi everyone! Welcome back! You're going to love Laura. Really, truly! She is so fun and easy to talk to and her background in wellness just lends itself so well to her home birth story. Beyond her birth story, she talks about the wellness center she runs with her husband and touches on the importance of chiropractic care, during pregnancy, birth and beyond! Trust us guys, it's a good one! Laura can be reached at laura@gatecityhealth.com, on her personal Instagram or at her wellness center's Instagram Thank you to everyone who participated in our poll about the future of Birth Naturally. Your responses were SO helpful and in fact, we decided to start a YouTube channel! We don't have much on there now, but I'm sharing about my home birth prep and keeping a weekly video diary of my last few weeks of pregnancy (I'm reeeeeeeally hoping I don't have many more weeks left, ha!) We will be going beyond birth on our channel and talking about motherhood and who knows what! As always, if there's something you'd like us to delve into, let us know! We love getting emails (birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Instagram! That's all for now! Don't forget - we will be releasing episodes every other week in August but things SHOULD be back to normal come September! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! Thanks for tuning in today. We have Rachael on and her story is so redemptive. She had to have a planned c-section with her first baby but that didn't stop her from achieving her dream birth with her second. VBAC can seem scary and impossible but we've talked to some really inspiring moms who were able to achieve that goal! So we are still collecting responses about the future of the podcast - we are hoping to get ideas to help us build and reach more moms! The link to the form is here (and by filling it out, you're entered to win an Amazon gift card and Birth Naturally sticker!) We appreciate all of you who have given your opinions so far; it helps a lot! Throughout August, we will be only releasing episodes every other week, due to the fact that I should have a baby by then and will need a bit of time off! In the interim, we'd love to chat with a few more of you on the podcast, so let us know if you're interested in sharing your story! We're not scary, I promise! :) Make sure you follow Rachael on Instagram for some really cool birth art (great gifts for your midwife!) and give us a follow, too! And don't forget to give us a 5 star rating and reviews on your podcast player.. it's so helpful and we appreciate it so much! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Hi guys! We are back! Thanks for being patient with us... we lost our grandmother, who we were so fortunate to have such a close relationship with. Our kids were also so lucky to have known her for so long and each had such a special bond with her. It's been a tough couple weeks but we are just trying to take care of ourselves and each other during this really difficult time. So wow. I am so glad we're coming back with this episode! Michelle from Farm Life Outfitters is just such a kind soul. I (Kali) have been following her journey on Instagram and YouTube for awhile now and she and her husband just have such a sweet family and a lovely life on their farm in North Carolina. You won't be able to help but smile as you're listening and hear the sounds of the farm in the background! Michelle tells us the story of her fourth baby and first out of hospital birth. No matter what baby this is for you, it's never too late to change gears and create the birth experience YOU want! Michelle is proof of that. Michelle mentioned Toups + Co Baby Balm - check out their stuff! Natural products and makeup... you won't be disappointed! Also, please give us some feedback for some ideas we're kicking around. We LOVE being able to share your stories and we hope to be able to continue to do so as regularly as we have been. Here is a link to our Google Form so weigh in! Don't forget, you can always email us - birthnaturallypodcast@gmail.com or get in touch on Instagram. Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Guys - wow. This story is like nothing you've ever heard. And we want to put a warning here that sexual assault is mentioned, so if that bothers you, you may want to skip this one. Elle's first birth ended in a VBAC and left her feeling devastated. She became a student of birth, educating herself and constructing her plan for her ideal second birth. I won't give away the details, but really.. we were amazed by this story. We know you will be, too. Let us know your thoughts on Instagram and if you are enjoying these beautiful stories, please give us a 5 star rating and review on iTunes. We are eternally grateful to those of you who already have! Buckle up and enjoy Elle's story! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Amber's story is so real and raw. Sometimes pregnancy doesn't come quite as easily as we'd imagined! As the years ticked on, Amber and her husband eventually started down the road to IVF. Around that same time, Amber's eyes were opened to a more natural way of living. Miraculously, Amber was able to overcome great odds and get pregnant naturally! Her story really inspired us to trust in our bodies and be grateful! We think you'll love hearing about her restorative natural birth, too! We just loved that phrase so much! Follow Amber and learn more about her life and experience with oils! Don't forget to follow us, too! We are loving all of your kind words and positive reviews on iTunes. If you have a moment, would you mind giving us a 5 star rating and a quick review? And even better - share us with a friend who loves natural birth, too! Thanks for listening.. we appreciate each one of you! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

Jessica, like many of us, had a negative view on birth. We always say this, but everyone LOVES to share a negative birth experience with an expecting mama, right?! It's so easy to be scared by what we've heard or by how birth is portrayed, but Jessica decided to simply step away from the negativity and replace it with positivity, and listening to positive birth stories is a beautiful, easy way to do that! Jessica and her husband opted for a birth center for their first and her labor came on fast! We love that she discussed that she had a bleeding scare post partum because complications are something it's SO important to discuss with your care provider, no matter where you're birthing. Being prepared and knowing your provider is prepared will put your mind at ease. Jessica is a super talented artist, so be sure to check her out on Instagram! If you're interested in sharing your birth story, fill out our form because we'd love to chat with you! And give us a follow on Instagram to see the latest from us! Until next time, Kali + Cait --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support

After a 3 year struggle with infertility, Lindsay and her husband both decided from the jump that a natural birth was their ideal birth space for their first baby. Labor was quick and easy and exactly what Linsday hoped for. Lindsay touches on the baby blues she experienced after her first and how she struggled with postpartum depression after baby #2. The importance of speaking to someone when you're having a similar experience can't be stressed enough. Asking for help doesn't make you weak - it makes you stronger! Lindsay recommends (and so do we!) Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - https://amzn.to/2H1a5sg Follow Lindsay's story on Instagram. And also, make sure you're following us, too! We have to thank Lindsay again for being so kind and sharing her story with us TWICE! She was our very first interviewee and our recording situation wasn't quite up to par in the beginning! Thanks again for the feedback and great reviews! We appreciate each and every one of you who has stuck with us. Until next time, Kali + Cat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birthnaturally/support