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Welcome to "What The Bump" where we will be talking prenatal, postpartum, and all things in between! My name is Jennifer, I am a doula and labor and delivery nurse. My goal is to educate and learn with you. I truly believe every mama deserves to have an informed pregnancy and birth where they feel empowered to make the decisions they choose, not ones chosen for them! link to my website where you can find the blog to this podcast and any products mentioned: www.whatthebumpclt.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/what-the-bump/support

Jennifer Baalaer, Doula, RN, BSN


    • Apr 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP 173: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss + Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story with Meagan Cirivello

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 64:30


    In this episode Meagan shares her journey through pregnancy and birth. Meagan experienced two pregnancy losses before conceiving and birthing her baby! She had an unmedicated hospital birth with a doula at 37 weeks.

    EP 172: Ruptured Appendix During Pregnancy + Hospital Birth Story with Rebecca Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 37:58


    In this episode Rebecca shares the birth story of her first baby- a beautiful hospital. During her pregnancy she had emergency surgery to remove her appendix which was success yet she shares about how hard it was emotionally on her at only 20 weeks pregnant to have an abdominal surgery.____________________If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends!wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog:www.whatthebumpclt.com

    EP 171: Three Unmediated Hospital Births with Jessica Collini

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 44:17


    in this episode Jessica shares her stories through three pregnancies and birth. All were beautiful, empowering, unmedicated hospital births!____________________If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends!wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog:www.whatthebumpclt.com

    EP 170: Exercise during Pregnancy, Castor Oil, and Two Birth Center Births with Caila Battipaglia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 62:51


    In this episode Caila and I chat all about pregnancy and exercise, the pelvic floor, breathing, and she shares her two birth stories!____________________If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends!wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com Caila's website: http://www.balance-zen.com/Caila's programs: https://www.balance-zen.com/fit-delivery-online-app-acess/balance-zen-buy-a-program/

    EP 169: Navigating Gestational Diabetes and Induction with Elise Alvarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 54:33


    In this episode Elise shares about how she managed a gestational diabetes diagnosis, advocated for the birth plan she wanted, and navigated an induction. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com

    EP 168: Medicated Induction versus Unmedicated Natural Birth with Alexa Dearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 57:25


    In this episode alexa shares her first and second birth stories. Her first labor was an induction with pitocin and an epidural - her second was an unmedicated spontaneous labor! she explains the differences between these births, being on pitocin vs not, and having an epidural vs not! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 167: Unexplained Infertility, Beautiful Planned Cesarean Section, and the Importance of Therapy with Cassie Corcoran

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 58:59


    In this episode Cassie comes on the podcast to share her pregnancy and birth journey! Cassie tried to get pregnant for over 2 years and shares her long journey through unexplained infertility. She also shares her birth story which turned into a planned cesarean that she remembers still as the best day ever. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  Cassie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazycass37?igsh=cGpxdXN1dzVsYW0= therapist mentioned: https://mindspacecounseling.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 166: Unmedicated Third Birth Story, Pelvic Floor, A Holistic Approach to Preconception, and more with Dr. Kayla Borchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 61:49


    In this episode Kayla comes on to share about her journey into women's health through the lens of a Physical Therapist. Kayla has now been through three very different birth journeys- her last being a delivery in the hospital bathroom! She speaks on preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in a holistic way and has spent years creating programs to guide women through this life change. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  Kayla on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaylaborchers?igsh=MXU2eXV3ZWR5anQ0eA== Kaylas website:  https://drkaylaborchers.com/resources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 165: Accidental Unassisted Home Birth with Nicole Chini

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 43:45


    In this episode Nicole shares both of her birth stories. Nicoles first birth she really left in the hands of her providers and didn't do much outside of trusting them in her care. During her second pregnancy she took back control, she mentally and physically prepped, and ultimately decided to home birth with an amazing team. In the end her birth happened so quickly no one made it! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 164: Gestational Hypertension, Induction Birth Story, and Postpartum Pre-eclampsia with Heidi Gorczynski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 51:51


    In this episode Heidi comes on to share her birth story. She planned an unmedicated birth center birth originally however at 36 weeks she developed gestational hypertension and was induced the following week. Heidi shares about her induction and birth process as well as how she developed pre eclampsia postpartum. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 163: Two Very Different Birth Stories, Hiring a Doula, PROM, Oral Ties, and more with Desirae Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 62:07


    In this episode Desirae comes on to share both her birth stories. Her first birth was an induction after her water broke and labor didn't start, although her birth was smooth she was left feeling disempowered. Her second birth also started out similar- with PROM- except this time she knew her options and had the birth she desired! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 162: High Risk Pregnancy and Anti-Kell Antibodies with Takara Knepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 46:52


    in this episode Takara comes back on the podcast to share her second birth story. Takara found out early on through NIPT testing that she had anti-kell antibodies which is a condition where her maternal antibodies destroy newborn red blood cells. Takaras first birth story is EP 106 linked below! ____________________ takara's first birth story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zYdwZPklixxs18iRw88To?si=dc625ffc0e914c3c resource for Kell Antibodies: https://allohopefoundation.org If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 161: Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Life Support, and Birth Story with Ashley Zinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 56:24


    In this episode Ashley shares her birth story, followed by what she experienced postpartum. Ashley experienced a very rare medical event called an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE)- it caused her body to go into total organ failure. She had less than a 30% chance of survival and is truly a miracle. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com Ashleys GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashley-and-parker-zinns-recovery-and-support-fund?fbclid=IwAR2X4oAMwYtYl9VVkiJ1jFO3qP6jzLdo9nzJ7li6w_hsFjJInGGS1Q7Zbio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 160: 5 Pregnancy Stories including Infertility, Hyperemesis, Birth Center Birth, Home Birth, and one Hospital Birth with Jamie Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 58:14


    In this episode Jamie comes on to share her journey through 5 pregnancies- all with very different birth stories! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 159: Unmedicated Birth Story, PROM, and Postpartum Insomnia with Jamie Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 57:33


    In this episode Jamie comes on to share the birth story of her son. Jamie is a NICU nurse and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She shares how she switched providers to a midwife group with her doulas guidance and how it made all the difference in her journey. Jamie's water broke before labor started and contractions didn't start after trying everything- tune in to her story to hear what happened! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 158: Fast Unmedicated Birth Story with Amanda Huffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 31:52


    In this episode Amanda shares all about her rather fast first birth and all she did to prepare for it! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 157: Two Birth Stories- An Unmedicated 24 Hour Birth + A Precipitous Labor on Christmas Day with Madeleine Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 63:24


    In this episode Madeleine shares the 24+ hour unmedicated labor and birth of her first baby, follow by her second baby where she had a rather fast labor on Christmas Day. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 156: Unmedicated Birth in Triage with Cassie Subler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 39:46


    In this episode Cassie shares her second birth story where she barely made it into the hospital and gave birth in triage basically with alone with her husband! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com find aly at http://restfulbaby.com/ cassie's website: https://www.wombbycassie.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 155: Two Beautiful Cesarean Section Births with Aly Dabbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 38:20


    In this episode Aly shares both of her cesarean birth stories! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com find aly at http://restfulbaby.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 154: Five Unexplained Miscarriages and Two Very Different Birth Stories with Postpartum Wellness Coach Cynthia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 46:40


    In this episode cynthia shares about her two births after experiencing 5 miscarriages. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com Cynthia on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longhours.shortdays --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 153: Precipitous Birth Story with Anna Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 53:48


    In this episode Anna shares the (quick) birth story of her second baby girl! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 152: Unplanned Home Birth in Korea with Patricia Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 67:48


    In this episode Patricia shares her birth story while in Korea. Patricia wears many hats- including being a military family, being a vet, being a doula, a yoga instructor, and more! Patricia planned to birth at the military hospital but ended up birthing on her bathroom floor! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  patricias email: patricia@birthandbreathe.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 151: Induction Birth Story, "Due" Dates, Baby with Reflux with Bekah Froelich

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 48:05


    In this episode Bekah shares the birth story of her daughter. She was induced 11 days past her due date. Bekah shares hard is was mentally to pass her due date and all the details of her induction. Bekah also shares about her struggles with breastfeeding including her daughter having reflux. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 150: Birth Story, D-MER, Adjusting Postpartum with Shelby Mullins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 57:57


    In this episode Shelby shares her birth story. Shelby's water broke a few days before her induction which threw her into labor. She also shares about her struggle with breastfeeding postpartum as well as having Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER). ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 149: Hospital Birth Story + Having Flexible Birth Preferences with Amanda Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 56:00


    In this episode Amanda shares the birth story of her baby boy! she shares about how researching and learning were key elements that prepared her for birth- as well as remaining flexible with her birth plans! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 148: Second Birth Story, Going from 1 to 2, Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Emily Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 42:50


    In this episode Emily comes on to share the unmedicated birth of her SECOND baby. Emilys first birth story is EP 91 of the podcast! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 147: Unmedicated Birth Story of her Second Baby with Mary Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 55:51


    In this episode Mary comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Marys first was a hospital birth with an epidural while her second she planned for a hospital birth unmedicated! She shares both her journeys through pregnancy and two very different labors! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 146: Induction to Cesarean Birth Story with Sierra Maurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 56:55


    In this episode Sierra shares her induction birth story that ultimately ended in a cesarean. She talks through the process and shares so much insight into what she went through- there's truly so much to learn in this episode! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 145: Miscarriage Story with Brieanna Frei-Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 48:54


    In this episode Brie comes on to share her miscarriage story. Brie shared the unmedicated birth story of her daughter on episode 104 of the podcast 19 months ago. Over the last three months she has been walking through the loss of her second baby. Brie shares the journey from start to finish with vulnerability and truth. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 144: Hospital Birth Story + Retained Placenta with Dani Becker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 43:50


    in this episode Dani shares her birth and postpartum story. After birthing her baby Dani's placenta took longer than normal to release. For weeks postpartum Dani had on and off unexplained bleeding, after ER trips and multiple ultrasounds her OB confirmed that she had retained placenta. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 143: Wild Card Third Birth + Surrendering Control with Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 47:45


    In this episode Hope shares all three of her birth stories with so much passion and joy! My favorite part of this conversation is when Hope and I talk about life after kids vs before kids- it was something I needed to hear myself. Hope's biggest piece of advice for mamas is to surrender control over the things we cannot change. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 142: Two Inductions, Intrusive Postpartum Thoughts, and Becoming a Doula with Darby Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 39:17


    In this episode Darby comes on the podcast to share both of her induction birth stories and how they have propelled her into becoming a doula! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  Darbys website: https://boundlessgracebirthky.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 141: All About Prenatal Depression with Laila from The Learning to Mom Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 41:09


    In this episode Laila from The Learning to Mom Podcast comes on to share about her journey with prenatal depression. Laila struggled herself with prenatal depression during the pregnancy of her baby girl. Her mission is to spread awareness on how to recognize it + give you practical tips to overcome it. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  Laila on instagram The Learning to Mom Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 140: Having a Doula, Getting Stuck in Triage, Postpartum Body Image, and More with Serena Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 57:56


    In this podcast episode Serena is sharing the birth story of her first baby- she includes how they struggled to get pregnant and planned to do IUI, how during her labor she had no choice but to labor much longer than planned with no pain relief, and about her postpartum struggles with body image. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 139: Induction Birth Story in the UK with Samantha Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 47:16


    In this episode Samantha shares the birth story of her first baby in the UK! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 138: Moving, Postpartum Anxiety, and Induction Birth Story with Kelsey Fryman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 47:18


    In this episode Kelsey shares her about her experience moving across the county at the end of her pregnancy as well as her postpartum journey with anxiety. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 0:39


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    EP 137: Unmedicated VBAC with Erin Broschak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 75:03


    In this episode Erin shares all about her unmedicated VBAC! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 136: Unmedicated Birth of Over 11lb Baby with Kayla Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 31:58


    In this episode Kayla shares all about the birth of her son! Kayla had a beautiful unmedicated birth AND her baby was over 11lb! Her story is a great reminder that you can birth a big baby, that every labor is unique, and that you were made to be your babies mama. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 135: Changing from Home Birth to Induction with Jen Tolson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 51:31


    In this episode Jen shares both of her birth stories. Her first was an induction with no epidural, for her second Jen originally planned for a home birth but ended up choosing to be induced due to hypertension. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 134: Home Birth Transfer with Julia Burr

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 42:40


    In this episode Julia shares her journey through pregnancy and decision for a home birth. Although when labor unfolded Julia ended up transferring to the hospital and birthing her baby via cesarean - she shares the key things that led her to feeling empowered and in control during her birth. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 133: Finding a Brain Tumor at 33 Weeks Pregnant with Taylor Herrero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 60:50


    In this episode Taylor shares her pregnancy and birth journey. At 33 weeks pregnant Taylor suffered a seizure in her sleep. After multiples tests the doctors told her she had a brain tumor in her frontal lobe - they wanted to operate immediately while she was pregnant. Surprisingly, Taylor was flooded with peace and calmness. Throughout her story Taylor is full of joy and hope - her goal in sharing her story is to give glory to God. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  Taylor's Instagram: https://instagram.com/wholly.taylor?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 132: Unmedicated Birth Story - In Denial at 10cm - with Amanda Cosmo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 33:03


    In this episode Amanda shares her birth story! Amanda had "back pain" from what she thought was a pulled back muscle for days- turns out she was in labor the entire time! She arrived to the hospital completely dilated with contractions that were still 8-10 minutes apart. ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 131: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Alexa Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 39:38


    In this episode Alex comes on the podcast to share her 22 hour unmedicated hospital birth story! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 130: Giving Birth in an Ambulance with Morgan Anastasia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 35:38


    In this episode Morgan is sharing her wild birth story! Morgan got turned away from the hospital and ended up giving birth in her driveway in an ambulance! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 129: Beautiful Birth Center Birth with Samantha Mabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 41:06


    In this episode samantha shares all about the birth of her son at a birth center here in NC. She shares how she prepped a TON- physically, mentally, emotionally, and educationally. She describes her birth in such a beautiful and positive way! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 128: Home Birth Story with Liz Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 51:40


    In this episode Liz is sharing her home birth story! Liz chose to birth her second baby at home with an amazing birth team. She had a rather quick birth and was in denial for much of it! She shares how she made the decision to transition her care to a home birth and how she prepped for her second birth! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 127: My ONE Hour Home Birth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 54:01


    In this episode I am sharing all about my home birth including my pregnancy, plans, and how it all unfolded. It was crazy, quick, and shocking. My son was born at home, on my bathroom floor, in ONE hour of labor, and weighed TEN pounds. Listen to the full story! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 126: Birth Story + Epidural Reaction with Alison Tullius

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 35:41


    In this episode Alison shares her birth story! Alison describes her labor as rough overall, much due to a reaction to her epidural that caused her to go numb all over her body! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 125: Redemptive Birth with Becca Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 57:40


    In this episode Becca shares the birth of her second baby! She shares a beautiful and redemptive birth that was everything she planned and hoped for! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

    EP 124: Unmedicated Birth Story with Caroline LaBonte

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 38:43


    In this episode Caroline shares her 36 hour unmedicated birth story! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  Breast milk jewelry: thehoneyandgold.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

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