The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast

By Bryn Huntpalmer

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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.

Episode Date
790| Vasectomy Reversal, Homebirth Transfer Postdates Covid+ Birth Story - Amadea Cesari
52:23

Sponsors:

Tubby Todd: Get 15% off your first purchase with code BIRTHHOUR15 at tubbytodd.com.

Needed: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off at thisisneeded.com.

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 25, 2023
789|Postpartum Story: PPD/PPA Experience After Hospital Birth Followed by 2 Homebirths and Easier Postpartums - Jenny Burns
56:00

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers and other innovative baby products at ergobaby.com

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 23, 2023
788| IVF & Induction turned Cesarean due to Oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid) - Muriel Schneider
01:00:37

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 18, 2023
787| PROM and Back Labor with Epidural, Redemptive Water Birth, and Birth Center Birth without Power- Jessica Wilson
01:13:35

Sponsor: Download the free to use Oath Care app!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 16, 2023
786| Pandemic C-Section Birth Due to Fibroid Complications - A-K Gloe-Thordin
47:52

Links:

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health, which is generously offering 15% of all of their products with the code BIRTHHOUR15 at www.fairhavenhealth.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 11, 2023
785| Difficult Postpartum Journey Followed by Two Redemptive Postpartum Seasons - Sarah Gavin
01:00:08

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers and other innovative baby products at ergobaby.com

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 09, 2023
784| Dr. Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth Shares her Birth Stories [Rebroadcast]
01:05:19

Rebecca is the founder of Evidence Based Birth® and the author of Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered! On this episode she shares two of her birth stories and discusses the impact those experiences had on shaping her life.

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your first purchase at kindredbravely.com

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

May 04, 2023
783| Second Homebirth Birth Story, Two Babies Under Two - Von Lane
01:21:08

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

May 02, 2023
782| Vaginal Breech Birth Story and Finding a New Care Provider While in Labor - Lauren Ruth
01:14:05

After an uncomplicated, swift, birth center birth with her first son in 2018, Lauren was caught off guard when her second son was still breech at 36 weeks.

Sponsors:

Tubby Todd: Get 15% off your first purchase with code BIRTHHOUR15 at tubbytodd.com.

Needed: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off at thisisneeded.com.

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 27, 2023
781| Three Cesarean Births in Ecuador: Dealing with Uncertainty and CMV in Pregnancy - Nina Solah
45:16

Sponsor: Fairhaven Health - Get 15% off of all products with the code BirthHour15 at www.fairhavenhealth.com

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 25, 2023
780| Postpartum Story: Leaving Abusive Partner as a Young New Mom - Leighton Ervin
01:08:15

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers and other innovative baby products at ergobaby.com

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 20, 2023
779| Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Unexpected OR Vaginal Delivery - Melissa Noel [Rebroadcast]
49:38

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 18, 2023
778| Fast, Empowered, Pandemic Homebirth After Cross Country Move During Pregnancy - Akua Carson
01:03:22

Sponsor: Download the free to use Oath Care app!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 13, 2023
777| Tough Postpartum with PPA during Covid After Induction for Gestational Hypertension - Kelly Williamson
38:30

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers and other innovative baby products at ergobaby.com

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 11, 2023
776| Unmedicated Hospital Birth at 41+2 with Posterior Baby and Minimal Medical Support -Joan Dostal
01:07:51

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your first purchase at kindredbravely.com

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

Apr 06, 2023
775| Impactful Hospital Induction and Euphoric Homebirth in Tokyo - Jasmine Norwood-Dioulo
01:10:04

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Apr 04, 2023
774| Postpartum Recovery Following Extensive Internal Tearing and Bladder Prolapse - Hannah Wildhaber
01:00:24

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers and other innovative baby products at ergobaby.com

Hannah shared her cesarean birth story on episode 524 and her VBAC story on episode 741.

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 30, 2023
773| Four Birth Stories with Andrea Faulkner Williams
42:29

Sponsors:

Tubby Todd: Get 15% off your first purchase with code BIRTHHOUR15 at tubbytodd.com.

Needed: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off at thisisneeded.com.

The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 28, 2023
772| 33-hour Positive Homebirth & Navigating 4 Oral Ties with a Lactation Consultant - Jessica Wagle
56:40

Sponsor: Milkies is generously offering 15% off all Milkies products with the code BirthHour15 at www.fairhavenhealth.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 23, 2023
771| Back to Back Unmedicated Births in a Birth Center - India Brown
32:16

Sponsor: Download the free to use Oath Care app!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 21, 2023
770| Homebirth, ICP as a Surrogate, and C-section with Placenta Previa Birth Stories - Enya Kroon
59:56

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 16, 2023
769| Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis and Recovery - Marielis Maldonado
42:01

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Get help for Postpartum Psyschosis

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The Birth Hour Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 14, 2023
768| Finding Sobriety after PPD/PPA Following Covid Birth + Redemptive Twin Birth - Madelyn Morris
53:38

Sponsor:

Go to woolino.com/thebirthhour and use the coupon code BIRTHHOUR for 15% off.

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 09, 2023
767| Partner Supported Birth Center Birth after Fertility Struggles - Hope Aberg
54:08

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your first purchase at kindredbravely.com

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

Mar 07, 2023
766| Positive Birth Center Transfer and Unplanned C-section - Samara Laxineta
01:02:45

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Check out @thebirthhour on Instagram for a giveaway of the Luna breastpump.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Mar 02, 2023
765| Beautiful Postpartum Experience After Struggling with PPD - Britt Watkins
01:00:40

Listen to Britt's first episode in our archives via Patreon!

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 28, 2023
764| Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Midwives - Kym Dove
35:03

Links:

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health, which is generously offering 15% of all of their products with the code BIRTHHOUR15 at www.fairhavenhealth.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 23, 2023
763| Positive Homebirth and Getting Help for Postpartum Anxiety - Megan Christenson
36:41

Sponsor: Download the free to use Oath Care app!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 21, 2023
762| Surprise Pregnancy & Unmedicated, Redemptive Birth Center Birth - Fallon Scott
54:10

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 16, 2023
761|Postpartum Story: Perinatal Depression/Anxiety after Emergency C-sections and NICU - Amy Serafin
55:03

Listen to Melanie's first episode in our archives via Patreon!

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 14, 2023
760| Premature Birth & Feeding Challenges: NICU, Triple-feeding, and Oral Ties - Haley Tuggle
59:41

Sponsors:

Go to woolino.com/thebirthhour and use the coupon code BIRTHHOUR for 15% off.

Head to Grove.com/BIRTHHOUR to get a free starter set worth up to $50 with your first order.

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 09, 2023
759| How Birth Shapes Postpartum: 2 Hospital and 2 Home Births - Julia Pelly
01:05:48

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your first purchase at kindredbravely.com

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

Feb 07, 2023
758| Epidural vs Unmedicated Hospital Births + Finding Care Provider in Rural Area - Logan Russell
01:11:35

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Check out @thebirthhour on Instagram for a giveaway of the Luna breastpump.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Feb 02, 2023
757| Postpartum Story: Lockdown with Twins in the UK - Melanie Hadida
50:26

Listen to Melanie's first episode in our archives via Patreon!

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 31, 2023
756| Appendicitis, Long Induction but Gentle Birth and Dealing with Panic Attacks Postpartum - Isabel Malone
56:46

Sponsor: Download the free to use Oath Care app from oathcare.com or in the App Store or Google Play.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 26, 2023
755| Multiple Miscarriages, and Induction after Cervical Cerclage Removal - Sarah Cocke
43:04

Sponsor: Fairhaven Health - Get 15% off of all products with the code BirthHour15 at www.fairhavenhealth.com

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 24, 2023
754| Postpartum Story: Multiple Infections During Recovery and Cross Country Move - Baylee Engelhardt
58:39

This episode is part of our postpartum series in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 19, 2023
753| Traumatic Hospital Birth, Well Supported Home Birth Transfer and Breastfeeding Challenges to Triumph - Kelsey Contreras
01:04:14

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code TBH15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 17, 2023
752| Dual-Military Family Positive Birth Center Birth - Gretchen Sinkovitz
37:23

Sponsors:

Go to woolino.com/thebirthhour and use the coupon code BIRTHHOUR for 15% off.

Go to 8Sheep.com and use the code BIRTHHOUR for 10% off your purchase!

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 12, 2023
751| Hospital Induction for Hypertension & Empowering Homebirth followed by NICU Stay - Jess Nadeau
01:15:09

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your first purchase at kindredbravely.com

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

Jan 10, 2023
750| Unmedicated Hospital Birth During Stressful Time - Kate Eskuri
01:11:34

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 05, 2023
749| Two Fast Labors - Hospital and Homebirth Birth Stories - Jill Clapper
35:34

Sponsor:

Head to Grove.com/BIRTHHOUR to get a free starter set worth up to $50 with your first order.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Jan 03, 2023
748| Postpartum Story: Exclusively Pumping & Pelvic Floor Recovery - Katie Barnes
47:07

This episode is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Dec 29, 2022
747| 3 Very Different Births, Infant Loss, and Navigating Life in the "Sad Mom Club" - Julia Dixon
01:02:13

Sponsors:

Go to 8Sheep.com and use the code BIRTHHOUR for 10% off your purchase!

Reel Paper: Go to reelpaper.com/birthhour and sign up for a subscription using code BIRTHHOUR at checkout, you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING!

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Dec 20, 2022
746| Mental Health Journey after Traumatic Birth and Postpartum - Whitney Voss
41:39

This episode is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Dec 15, 2022
745| Two Beautiful Hospital Births—One with an Epidural and One Without - Kate DelloStritto
51:02

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Dec 13, 2022
744| Longer 2nd Birth with Amazing Female Support in Hospital - Liz Marnik
01:06:43

Liz is back sharing her 2nd Birth. Listen to her first story (episode 362) via our archives at patreon.com/birthhour.

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code TBH15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Dec 08, 2022
743| Pregnancy After 40: Cesarean & VBAC Birth Stories - Pat Santana
01:08:25

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR15 for 15% off your first purchase at kindredbravely.com

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

 

Dec 06, 2022
742| Postpartum Breastfeeding Challenges + Career Change After Ideal Birth Center Birth - Julie Rosenberg
01:05:38

This episode is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Nov 29, 2022
741| Redeeming Unmedicated VBAC Despite Complication with Vaginal Septum - Hannah Wildhaber
57:32

Hannah is back to share her VBAC birth. Listen to Hannah's First episode via our archives.

Sponsors:

Go to 8Sheep.com and use the code BIRTHHOUR for 10% off your purchase!

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Nov 17, 2022
740| Two Positive Post-dates Induction Birth Stories - Whitney Stock
46:27

Sponsors:

Simply Magnetic Me: Go to simplymagneticme.com/birthhour and use Promo code: BIRTHHOUR

Reel Paper: Go to reelpaper.com/birthhour and sign up for a subscription using code BIRTHHOUR at checkout, you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING!

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Nov 15, 2022
739| Postpartum Story: High Blood Pressure, Hemangiomas, and Blood in Baby's Stool - Jenny Novak
01:05:18

This episode is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Nov 10, 2022
738| Unmedicated 18 Hour Active Labor in South African Hospital - Alice Toich
01:12:42

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Nov 08, 2022
737| Postpartum Depression and Struggling to Bond with Baby - Alena Dillon
33:51

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code TBH15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Nov 03, 2022
736| Two Positive Hospital Births (with and without Epidurals) Followed by Challenging Postpartums - Liz Maughan
01:09:21
Nov 01, 2022
735| Miscarriage During Covid, Positive Hospital Birth with Failed Epidural and Episiotomy - Angela Gentile
37:45

Sponsor:

Simply Magnetic Me: Go to simplymagneticme.com/birthhour and use Promo code: BIRTHHOUR

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off)

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 27, 2022
734| Unmedicated Hospital Birth, Peaceful & Healing Homebirth, and Loss Following a Pallister-Killian Syndrome Diagnoses - Katie Kirk
01:08:50

This episode is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 25, 2022
733| Overcoming Birth Anxiety with Baby Number 4 - Jessey Christian
57:39

Jessey is back to share her 4th and most recent birth. Listen to Jessey's First episode via our archives.

Sponsors:

Simply Magnetic Me: Go to simplymagneticme.com/birthhour and use Promo code: BIRTHHOUR

Go to 8Sheep.com and use the code BIRTHHOUR for 10% off your purchase!

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 18, 2022
732| Planned Homebirth to Early Onset of Labor and Hospital Birth - Amanda Callahan
55:46

Sponsors:

BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/birthhour.

Reel Paper: Go to reelpaper.com/birthhour and sign up for a subscription using code BIRTHHOUR at checkout, you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING!

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 17, 2022
731| Challenging Postpartum and Breastfeeding after Long but Supportive Homebirth - Krista Ehrenfried
01:01:32

This postpartum series is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 13, 2022
730| Primary Elective C-section and Spontaneous Labor Prior to Elective 2nd Cesarean - Jordy Levin
01:05:39

Links:

Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna breast pump covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 11, 2022
729| Navigating the NICU and Infant Loss Inspired Jackson Chance Foundation - Carrie Meghie
43:11

Links:

Get your breast pump for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code TBH15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 06, 2022
728| Unexpected Down Syndrome Diagnosis at Birth - Kelle Hampton Rebroadcast
41:54

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month we are sharing Kelle Hampton's story that was originally published in 2017.

Links

This episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely. Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off at kindredbravely.com

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - Use Code 100OFF for $100 off

Beyond the First Latch Course

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Oct 04, 2022
727| Hard and Long 1st Labor, Followed by Pain-free 2nd Birth both at Hospital with Midwives - Grace Anderson
01:00:14

Sponsor: Go to 8Sheep.com and use the code BIRTHHOUR for 10% off your purchase!

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Sep 29, 2022
726| Postpartum Story: Conceiving after Large Fibroid Surgery, Gentle Cesarean, and Breastfeeding Challenges -Brooke McKeever
48:23

This postpartum series is in partnership with Ergobaby. Check out their baby carriers at ergobaby.com.

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course Use code 100OFF for $100 off enrollment

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!

Sep 22, 2022
725| Two Hospital Inductions: NICU Stay with 1st and Cesarean Birth with 2nd after Failed Epidural - Kyra Jean
53:53

Sponsors:

Simply Magnetic Me: Go to simplymagneticme.com/birthhour and use Promo code: BIRTHHOUR

Other Links:

Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course

Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)

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Sep 20, 2022
724| Infertility, Using an Egg Donor, & Hospital Birth Story - Kimberly Mace
54:42

In this rebroadcast, Kimberly Mace discusses her fertility journey using an egg donor and hospital birth story.

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Sep 19, 2022
723| Fast Unmedicated Hospital Birth After Multiple Miscarriages + Healing from a Brain Injury - Madison Enns
55:48

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Sep 15, 2022
722| Traumatic Hospital Birth Followed By Healing Hospital Birth Story - Mary Catherine Starr
01:02:33

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Sep 13, 2022
721| Postpartum Story: Triple Feeding, Granulation Tissue, and Finding Support Postpartum - Gina McCleary
01:08:16

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Sep 08, 2022
720| Induction without Pain Meds after Pregnancy with Low-lying Placenta, Breech Baby, and Hypertension - Lilly Scott
01:11:46

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Sep 06, 2022
719| Hospital Birth with Epidural after Fast Unmedicated Birth Previously - Lauren Alexander
01:16:56
Sep 01, 2022
718| Uneventful Pregnancy, Marathon Labor, and Hard Postpartum - Megan Taylor
30:29

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Aug 30, 2022
717| Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Doula and Leaving NYC During Covid - Claire Manix-Cramer
42:56

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Aug 25, 2022
716| Epidural-free Induction VBAC Birth Story and Having Covid Postpartum - Allison Lynch
50:25

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Aug 23, 2022
715| Two Hospital Births and a Homebirth: all Beautiful and Healing - Mary Johnson
46:11

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Aug 15, 2022
714| Doctor Advocates for Patient in Hospital Birth and Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney (MCDK) Diagnosis - Kellie Brandt
57:27

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Aug 11, 2022
713| Postpartum Experience After Unmedicated Induction Birth - Kalen Andelin
01:04:13

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Aug 09, 2022
712| Birth Center Birth Story & Postpartum Experience - Bekah Martinez
59:05

In this rebroadcast from 2020, Bekah shares how she and her boyfriend discovered they were pregnant after 3 short months of dating, and struggled to navigate their new roles as partners and future parents throughout an otherwise uneventful pregnancy.

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Aug 04, 2022
711| Labor & Delivery Nurse tells her Hospital Birth Story - Isabel Jean
40:42

In this replay from an episode in 2020, Isabel shares how she went into labor while working a night shift as an L&D nurse at the hospital she was delivering.

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Aug 02, 2022
710| Postpartum Depression and Anxiety During Covid-19 Pandemic - Clarice Amorim Freitas
55:36

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Jul 28, 2022
709|Induction at 42 Weeks - Danielle Walish
26:37

In this rebroadcast from 2019, Danielle shares the story of her induction at 42 weeks pregnant.

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Jul 26, 2022
708| Mom of 5 Journey to Unmedicated Childbirth - Meg Holt
01:02:13

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Jul 25, 2022
707| Twin Birth at 34 Weeks + NICU Stay - Laura Attanasio
54:50

In this rebroadcast from 2020, Laura shares the story of birthing her fraternal twin girls, their NICU stay, and navigating breastfeeding.

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Jul 21, 2022
706| Two Unmedicated Hospital Births and Getting Help with PPA & PPD - Sarah Matlock
56:07

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Jul 19, 2022
705| Postpartum Anxiety, Grief, and Virtual Therapy - Elizabeth Houston
57:19

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Jul 14, 2022
704| Long Labor, Processing Unexpected Cesarean Birth and Postpartum Anxiety - Candice Bennett
50:32

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Jul 12, 2022
703| Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Midwife + Surviving Colic and Precipitous Second Birth (Part II) - Heidi Mills
51:24

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Jul 07, 2022
702| Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Midwife + Surviving Colic and Precipitous Second Birth (Part I) - Heidi Mills
40:14
Jul 05, 2022
701| RN Goes from Hospital to Homebirth + Thriving Postpartum with a Plan - Brianne Taggart
49:53

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Jun 30, 2022
700| Slow Labor turned Fast After Water Breaks Birth Story - Kavisa Wood
47:48

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Jun 28, 2022
699| Pandemic Homebirth at 41w +5d Birth Story Part II - Von Lane
55:09

Today we are back with Part II of Von Lane's birth story with a focus on her postpartum experience. 

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Jun 23, 2022
698| Pandemic Homebirth at 41w +5d Birth Story Part I - Von Lane
50:22

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Jun 21, 2022
697| Two Birth Stories and Perineal Massage - Dr. Joanna Ellington (encore)
01:11:24

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In spite of being a Large Animal Veterinarian (Board Certified in Animal ObGyn) and a Reproductive Physiologist studying human fertility, Dr. Joanna Ellington was surprised when the flu threw off her ovulation cycle and an unplanned pregnancy occurred. Using excellent classic references like Active Birth and Spiritual Midwifery, Joanna used perineal massage to prepare for childbirth, and was maybe a little too active with a 2 mile hike that turned into 5 miles the day before her membranes began leaking. An induction resulted in a normal birth where Joanna used her knowledge of birth and lactation in animals to enjoy the process as much as possible, even telling her midwife “That was kind of fun!”

Joanna's second son was born within 10 minutes after she arrived at the hospital. In the chaos and discomfort of having two male doctors she had never met working on her son and her private parts, Joanna coped by switching into “medical professional mode" and talking to them about her research. But, she lost her focus on her baby and the moment. Sadly, she forgot to invite her waiting son and mother in to see the birth, as she had planned. This was a valuable lesson of not “taking care of others” or outwardly focusing during birth, but staying centered and baby focused.

Jun 16, 2022
696| Positive Birth After Emergency Abdominal Surgery in Pregnancy and NICU Stay - Joy Randolph
59:32

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Jun 14, 2022
695| Birth Center Birth, 2nd Pregnancy Birth Fears with Positive Unplanned Epidural - Jacoby Andrick
50:46

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Jun 09, 2022
694| Induction for Gestational Hypertension followed by Redemptive Birth Center Birth - Misha Lujan
54:52
Jun 07, 2022
693| When You Want an Epidural But Can't Get One - Megan Baca
45:30

In this rebroadcast, Megan shares that after an especially tough pregnancy, she was more than ready to welcome her third daughter into the world. Being that this was her third child, she went into this sure of two things: this child will be born on or before her due date (like her older sisters) and this mama definitely wanted an epidural. It wasn't until she found herself 4 days past her due date without a sign of labor that she started to suspect that this birth might not go as planned. Little did she know that was only the beginning.

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Jun 04, 2022
692| 12lbs 3oz Cesarean Birth + HBAC (Homebirth After Cesarean) - Diana Forsell
01:09:48

In this rebroadcast, Diana shares the story of her first baby who was an unexpectedly large, 12 lbs, 3 oz. He was born via c-section after a very long labor. It was a deeply traumatic experience for her, but when she became pregnant again 2 years later she knew she'd have this second baby at home.

Diana had a completely different labor and birth experience the second time - a beautiful, fast home birth that was also incredibly healing for her. She wants anyone who's had a traumatic birth or a c-section to know it's completely possible to not only heal from it, but to have a better, empowering subsequent birth.

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Jun 02, 2022
691| Precipitous Birth at 36 weeks, with Challenging Postpartum + Food Allergies - Bonnie Anderson
01:08:25

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May 31, 2022