Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

My Essential Birth

Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just like you feel empowered and confident during pregnancy, birth, and into motherhood by taking my years of knowledge and personal/professional experience in the birth world and breaking down complex birth topics to make preparing for labor & birth a breeze! Every week, you’ll hear from women ready to share their knowledge with other pregnant moms about pregnancy and birth topics that will have you feeling knowledgeable and in the driver’s seat of your best birth experience. Your best birth starts here >>>> www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

  • 44 minutes 7 seconds
    7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth

    There's so much information out there about the do's and dont's of birth and pregnancy. In this episode, we dive into 7 Lies You've Been Told about Pregnancy & Birth. You deserve to have all the information to make the best and most informed decision about your birth experience. 

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    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    7 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 42 seconds
    What Actually Needs to Be in Your Prenatal Vitamins with Bridgitte Mallinson of Gut Personal

    Are you really getting what you need from your prenatal? It all starts with your gut! 1 in 4 women have gut issues. Bridgette, functional registered dietician, shares that no matter how good our nutrition is or how balanced out diet is, we are still going to be lacking in vitamins and minerals!

    Where to find Bridgitte:

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    30 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Birth Story: Mentally Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth Experience as a Single Mom by Choice with Melissa Kidd

    Birth stories are so important because they help mothers to be understand all the different ways birth could happen. We have a great birth story this week from Melissa Kidd, a single mom by choice. We talk about how mental preparation makes a world of difference in birth preparation.

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    23 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 7 seconds
    Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What We Missed In Our Last Episode on Exercise, Management, and Birth Outcomes

    Any kind of bleeding in pregnancy can be worrisome. Join us for our Part 2 episode on Subchorionic Hemorrhage. In this episode, we'll talk about exercise, management, and birth outcomes. This is all just information for you to work through anything that comes your way.

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    16 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 51 seconds
    Gestational Diabetes Nutrition: All the Best Advice for Diet, Prevention, and Management with Leslee Flannery, Registered Dietician

    Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be scary and overwhelming. What to eat, when to eat, measuring your blood sugars, so much new information you need to process and take in. Whether you were just diagnosed or are trying to do what you can to prevent it, this episode is for YOU!

    Where to find Leslee and her work:

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    9 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 25 seconds
    The Episode Your Birth Partner NEEDS to Hear on How to Best Support You During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum

    In addition to educating yourself on your options for your birth experience, one of the most important things a mama needs is a supportive birth partner. Your birth partner should know how to support you, advocate for you, and anticipate your needs during labor. You can learn all about that here!

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    2 April 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Birth Story: Unplanned Pregnancy to Knowing What Her Body Needed with Savanna Davis

    This week's birth story is from Savanna Davis, a My Essential Birth student and first time mama! She walks us through her emotional journey of not being prepared for her pregnancy and how she educated herself on all her options, whether or not she intended to go that route. 

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    26 March 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 36 seconds
    Dr. Robyn Thompson: Encouraging Breastfeeding, Maternal Bonding, & The Importance of a Mother's Intuition

    Our esteemed guest, Dr. Robyn Thompson, joins us this week to discuss breastfeeding, the importance of the maternal bond with baby, and how crucial a mother's intuition is. We dive into the Three Golden Hours and what that means for setting mom and baby up for success with breastfeeding.

    Where to find Dr. Thompson:

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    19 March 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 56 seconds
    Vaccines during Pregnancy and For Baby: Make the Most Informed Decisions & Choose What's Right for Your Family

    Vaccines are a hot topic these days when it comes to pregnancy and for our children. Stop to think about why that is. All parents want what's best for their children. In this episode, I'm asking you to ask yourself some very important questions when making these incredibly complex decisions.

    Links Mentioned:

    Sources:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    12 March 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 9 seconds
    Every Mother Needs to Hear This for Every Stage of Motherhood: You Are Enough and Worthy

    You are enough, and I hope that, yes, you know that. When we're going through the things that we go through to become mothers, when we're dealing with infertility, when we are growing a baby, when we are in the throes of our postpartum weeks, do we believe that we are enough?

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    5 March 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 32 seconds
    Empowering & Strengthening Your Body: Pregnancy & Postpartum Workouts for Every Stage of Motherhood with Coach Kim Perry

    Wherever you are in your pregnancy or postpartum, you can still move and strengthen your body! This week, we have Fit Pregnancy Coach, Kim Perry, share her advice and wisdom on staying fit, strong, and happy during your motherhood journey.

    Kim's Social Media:

    Links Mentioned:

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    Join me in the birth course in time for Mother's Day and get entered to win 1 of 3 gifts from Dock-A-Tot, plus the first 5 mamas to bundle & save with the My Essential Birth Course + Postpartum Course will get a handmade, 100% Muslin Cotton Belly Bind with Tutorial Video! Join today: myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

    GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

    Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you!

    Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

    For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!

    Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

    Want to be the first to know about our latest promotions, exclusive discounts, and limited-time offers on our My Essential Birth products? Click HERE!

    27 February 2024, 3:00 pm
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