I hope those in the disabled community can enjoy these stories of bringing beautiful babies into the world, and the journey along the way. I hope this podcast helps you feel seen, heard, empowered, and capable no matter your journey to being a parent. I hope those who are able-bodied would listen to empathize with and support their disabled family member, friend, acquaintance, or random stranger. Thank You for listening and feel free to email me if you have any questions or would like to be featured on the podcast at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com
This month we hear from Annett from Norway about her birth journey and dealing with people's negative perceptions. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
This month we hear the second part of Christa's story, ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
This month we hear the first part of Christa's story, ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
On this episode we chat with Lo Nigrosh fellow podcaster, lactation consultant, and paralympic silver medalist to hear her seconf birth story! You can find out more about Lo's lactation consulting business here ! She does virtual and in office visits. Kelsey was interviewed on Lo's podcast here! You can hear more about Lo's experience as a Paralympian in this interview ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
On this episode we chat with Lo Nigrosh fellow podcaster, lactation consultant, and paralympic silver medalist to hear her first birth story! Baby #2 coming soon! You can find out more about Lo's lactation consulting business here ! She does virtual and in office visits. Kelsey was interviewed on Lo's podcast here! You can hear more about Lo's experience as a Paralympian in this interview ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
Our very first mom, Johnna returns! Hear the story of the birth of her son, Aiden! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
Listen to Alexa's birth story: how she came to terms with a spinal that occurred during labor, and how she uses her lived experience to help others as a rehabilitation counselor. Alexa's Instagram: _alexa_locke_ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
Amy Rae sits down with us again to discuss their experience as a birth worker with Marfan Syndrome and helping disabled clients through pregnancy. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
We hear Amy Rae's story of pregnancy and parenting with Marfan Syndrome ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
Today we hear from Kristen as she shares her experience advocating for herself during her pregnancy and labor and working with her husband to raise their children. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
Jessica returns to tell her experience with the birth of her son. For more on Jessica's life and Journey make sure you read her books! Jessica is on Instagram @jayletay ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Kelsey at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com to inquire about being interviewed. Instagram: disabledbirthstoriespod Facebook: Disabled Birth Stories Podcast TikTok: @disabledbirthpod
In this episode, sit down with Kara who shares her experience on having a child able-bodied becoming paralyzed and becoming pregnant again.
This month Kelsey sits down with UK author, Jessica Taylor-Bearman to discuss her journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome aka myalgic encephalomyelitis, her first pregnancy, and motherhood. For more on Jessica's life and Journey make sure you read her books! Jessica is on Instagram @jayletay
We sit down with Gabby again to discuss her perinatal social work. Follow Gabby @gc0188 on instagram.
Today we hear Gabby's unique journey as a single parent by choice.
Alesha joins us again to discuss her non-profit, Adaptive Parent Project! Visit adaptiveparentproject.org to see their available resources and get more info!
Alesha Thomas, founder of Adaptive Parent Project, joins us to tell her birth story this month!
As our first interviewee from the UK, Emily discusses the challenges of pregnancy and birth with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as well as well as some of the difference in the US and UK medical systems and birth.
Kelsey Cooper sit's down with Kathlyn to bring you her birth story. Thank you for listening to Disabled Birth Stories. Support us by buying our merch! Facebook Instagram: @disabledbirthstoriespod Tiktok: @disabledbirthpod
Listen now for Jillian's third story. Support us by buying our merch! Facebook Instagram: @disabledbirthstoriespod Tiktok: @disabledbirthpod
Listen now for Jilliann's second birth story. Support us by buying our merch! Facebook Instagram: @disabledbirthstoriespod Tiktok: @disabledbirthpod
Disabled Birth Stories brings you our first discussion of a C-section with Jilliann's story of her first child's birth. Support us by buying our merch! Facebook Instagram: @disabledbirthstoriespod Tiktok: @disabledbirthpod
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Disabled Birth Stories brings you Julia's Story. Listen as Julia shares her struggle, not so much with Autism but with people around her doubting her capabilities. This is a Content Warning: the following interview discusses a stroke during pregnancy and may mention traits of topics such as mental and emotional abuse as described by the interviewee. Please note this is Julia's perspective and there are multiple sides to every story. We're choosing to support and honor hers today. Julia's Booklist: Heading Home with your Newborn: From Birth to Reality (4th ed.) by Laura A. Jana MD, FAAP & Jennifer Shu MD, FAAP I'm Pregnant! A Week by Week Guide from Conception to Birth (4th ed.) by Lesley Regan MD 5 Minute Mindfulness: ParentExercisess and Excercises for Parenting from the Heart by Claire Gillman Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours (Revised Edition) Dr. Kevin Leman The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross. W. Greene PhD Raising Good Humans; A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo Disabled Birth Stories is hosted by Kelsey Cooper. Support us by buying our merch! Facebook Instagram: @disabledbirthstoriespod Tiktok: @disabledbirthpod
For our first interview out in time for Disability Awareness month, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and National Cerebral Palsy day in the US we bring you Johnna's Story Support us by buying our merch! Facebook Instagram: @disabledbirthstoriespod Tiktok: @disabledbirthpod
In this short episode, Kelsey introduces herself and explains why she wanted to start Disabled Birth Stories.
I hope those in the disabled community can enjoy these stories of bringing beautiful babies into the world, and the journey along the way. I hope this podcast helps you feel seen, heard, empowered, and capable no matter your journey to being a parent. I hope those who are able-bodied would listen to empathize with and support their disabled family member, friend, acquaintance, or random stranger. Thank You for listening and feel free to email me if you have any questions or would like to be featured on the podcast at disabledbirthstories@gmail.com
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