In this episode of the Breath & Birth Co podcast, Vanessa shares her personal pregnancy and birth story in detail. Joined by HypnoBirthing® teacher and Birth Doula, Aly Romot, they reflect on Vanessa's labor experience, including her unique challenges and the importance of informed consent. They also touch on key recommendations for navigating pregnancy and birth with confidence and empowerment. Throughout the episode, they reveal the significance of choosing the right care provider and birth setting. The conversation closes on a reflective note about the transformative power of birth work and the enduring bonds formed between doulas and birthing individuals.

In this episode of the Breath & Birth Co podcast, Vanessa shares her personal pregnancy and birth story in detail. Joined by HypnoBirthing® teacher and Birth Doula, Aly Romot, they reflect on Vanessa's labor experience, including her unique challenges and the importance of informed consent. They also touch on key recommendations for navigating pregnancy and birth with confidence and empowerment. Throughout the episode, they reveal the significance of choosing the right care provider and birth setting. The conversation closes on a reflective note about the transformative power of birth work and the enduring bonds formed between doulas and birthing individuals.

In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa connects with Missy Gallow, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and Co-Owner of Misama Physical Therapy in Clintonville, OH. Missy shares her deeply personal and transformative birth stories, including her experiences with a twin birth via elective C-section and her subsequent plans for a home birth after C-section (HBAC). The discussion traverses her struggles with infertility, the intricate decision-making process around birth interventions, and the emotional and physical challenges during her lengthy labor. Missy provides insight into the importance of mental preparation, advocacy, and finding the right support system. Through her story, listeners gain valuable lessons on navigating birth choices, understanding the nuances of medical interventions, and the profound impact of postpartum care.

In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Brianna and Zak Briggs join us from Iowa. They candidly share their path to parenthood, dealing with infertility and advocating for the right care, ultimately leading to the unmedicated hospital birth of their son, Landon. They discuss the importance of holistic care approaches involving acupuncture, chiropractic care, and extensive childbirth education. Brianna provides insights into labor positions, the impact of partner support, and navigating the postpartum phase. This episode is rich with advice on trusting your intuition, informed consent, and preparing for birth holistically.