Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
By Kiona Nessenbaum
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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you.
Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between.
You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partners, birth providers, birth workers, and more! This podcast was created to be a place where people can learn more about pregnancy, birth, and a little bit of postpartum, all while hearing about what really happens in the birth space.
Every other week, join Kiona Nessenbaum as she interviews guests who encourage birth education by sharing their personal birth stories and birth experiences. She believes that hearing a birth story directly from the person who lived it, brings the individual human experience back to the forefront of childbirth education.
Kiona is a mother of 3, a birth doula, a birth assistant, and a former student midwife who has supported over 140 birthing families.
Through this podcast, you will find a connection in knowing that you are not the only one who has experienced something unexpected on your journey to parenthood. As people share their personal birth stories and experiences, you will hear about their entire journey through conception, pregnancy, labor, and birth. They will also touch on newborn feeding choices and overall postpartum experiences. You will also hear what providers and birth workers think and feel as they support birthing families on their journeys to parenthood.
To learn more about the host Kiona Nessenbaum or see pictures of those who have shared their stories, go to birthasweknowitpodcast.com
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BAWKI Snippet #5: When to hire a doula!
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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BAWKI Snippet #4- The importance of doulas having boundaries!
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Sep 12, 2026 |
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BAWKI Snippet #3- What I learned these past two weeks as a birth and postpartum doula
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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BAWKI Snippet #2-The importance of meeting your postpartum clients where they are
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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BAWKI Snippet #1: What I learned this week as a birth assistant
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Aug 01, 2026 |
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94-Rebecca Eaton-Preemie-Twins-Cesarean-NICU-Nico Thomas & Murphy James
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Abolish ICE-Be The Change We Need!
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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93-Brandy Love-2 Vaginal Births-Owen & Oliver
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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92-Monae Munchrath-Vaginal Birth-Theodora
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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91-Thad King- Partner-Miscarriage-3 Vaginal Births-Kearney, Aubrey & Owen + Bonus Birth
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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90-Deb & Norman Erb-White-Miscarriage-Adoption-Caleb, Patrick, Thomas, Cherish, Isiah & Emily
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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89-Katie Blaeser-Vaginal Birth-HIE-NICU-Zion
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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88-Heather Forseth-3 Births-Vaginal-Cesarean-NICU-Breech-VBAC-Noah, Maysen & Cooper
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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87-Genesis Holguin-1 Birth-Cesarean-Giovanni
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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86-Jennifer Hand-1 Cesarean Birth-Giant Omphaylceles-Alyssa
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May 28, 2025 |
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85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden
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May 14, 2025 |
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84-Maddie & Macka Palmer-1 Birth-Cesarean-Preeclampsia-Cystic Fibrosis-NICU-Maya
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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83-Sierra-Miscarriage-Vaginal Birth-Plus Size Pregnancy-Ember
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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82-Art Almquist-Partner-2 Births-Cesarean-Vaginal-Mikayla & Leif
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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81-Mackenzie Hyduke-Chemical Pregnancy-2 Vaginal Births-Jack & Teddy
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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BONUS-Share The Drop-Kelly Cox
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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80-Carly & Jonathan Crowther-2 Vaginal Births-Kinsley & Raelynn
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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79-Nicky Yazbeck-Adoptive Parent-1 Birth-Jack-The Connected Community Exploring Possibility
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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78-Mariela Guerra-3 Births-Cesareans-NICU-PMAD-Twins-Breast Cancer Diagnosis-ZacarÍas, Serafina & Magdalena
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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77-Ashley Holmes-3 Births-1 Cesarean-Twins-1 VBAC-Holistic Fertility Coach Inc.
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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76-Jeanelle Harvey-Bridges-Miscarriage-2 Unassisted Vaginal Free Births-The Intuitive Parent
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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75-Hannah Carlsrud-Vaginal Birth-Hunter-Carlsrud Psychological Services
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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74-Ally Patrie-Precipitous-IUGR-2 Vaginal Births-Christian & Sara
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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72-Bettina Paek-Miscarriage-3 Vaginal Births-eDoula
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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71-Valerie Probstfeld-3 Vaginal Births-NICU -To Mom is To Love
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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70-Morgan Harvey-2 Vaginal Births-NICU-Beyond Birthing Doula-Adoptee
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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69-Nicole Bulow-Miscarriage-Bell's Palsy-2 Vaginal Births-Solfuel Wellness
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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68-Mandy Sanford-Choroid Plexus Cysts-Vaginal Birth-Brooke
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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67-Elliott Leslie-Miscarriage-2 Cesarean Births-Bicornuate Uterus-Breech-Preemie-Adelaide & Brennan
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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66-Kelli Tuttle-IVF-Adoption-Pre-term-2 Vaginal Births-Nathan, Julia & Talia
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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65-Angela Roberts-IVF-Miscarriage-Cesarean-Endometriosis-Preeclampsia-HELLP-Micro Preemie-NICU-Bennett
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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64-Melissa Llarena-3 Vaginal Births-Twins-Gabriel, Noah & Nicholas
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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63-Tessa & Jeff Sanders-IVF-2 Vaginal Births-Marcela & Rosie-5AM Miracle
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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62-Allison Goyne-2 Vaginal Births-NICU-Believe in Birth
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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61-Karin Freeland-Miscarriage-Ectopic Pregnancy-2 Vaginal Births-The Ins and Outs of My Vagina
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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60-Meg Chappell-Miscarriage-IVF-Vaginal Birth-Romy
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May 29, 2024 |
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59-Abrianna Canady-Birth Doula Perspective-Ryze Birth
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May 15, 2024 |
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58-Kayla Tschumper-3 Vaginal Births-Kennedy, Claire & Emelia-My Birth Choices
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May 01, 2024 |
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57-Lori Mortimore-Vaginal Birth-Sebastian-Labor With Love Washington
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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56-Kirsten Spitz-2 Vaginal Births-Logan & Lincoln-Apex Chiropractic WA
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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55-Kaitlin Rieck-2 Births-Cesarean-VBAC-Esmé & Astrid-Kith & Kin Care Collective
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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54-Anni Denzel-2 Births- Cesarean-Termination-VBAC-Military Birth Talk
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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53- Angela Hodge-Miscarriage Vaginal Births-Angela Hodge Birth Services
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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52-Katie Saunders-Miscarriage-3 Births-Vaginal-Cesarean-Peaceful Birth Doula Services
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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51- Rachelle Samia- 2 Vaginal Births-Uterus Didelphys-NICU-Breech-Wildflower Birthing Services
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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50-Bri Music-6 Vaginal Births-NICU-Student Midwife (CPM)
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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49-Carrie Kenner-3 Vaginal Births-Becoming a Birth Doula
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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48-Kelly Durbin, IBCLC-2 Vaginal Births-Jojo & Ella-Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeing
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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47-Christina Packard-Miscarriage-6 Cesarean Births-Made Mindful-Etenelle, Avalinne, Olivier, Azazael, Yvette,& Eames
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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46-Kelly Hof- Registered Nurse-Life & Mindset Coach-The Birth Journeys Podcast
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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45-MY HUSBAND-Kumar Nessenbaum-Partner-3 Vaginal Births-Kavina, Kairo & Katana
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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44-Martha Snyder-3 Vaginal Births-Oliver, Luna & Caspian-Brave Steps Doula Services
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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43-Alexandria Smith-Cesarean-Miscarriage-Postpartum Psychosis-2 Births-Alia Grace & Mia-Mom Wife Worship Life
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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42-Ashley Winning-3 Births-Cesarean & VBAC-Rosie,Annie & Millie
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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41-Taylor Nosakhere-Vaginal & Cesarean Births-With You Wellness
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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40-Tabitha Milian-Vaginal Birth-Ancestral Roots Childbirth Education
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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39-Whitney Hardie-3 Vaginal Births-Eleanor, Wren & Willow-Bentonville Birth Services
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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38-Athena Estelle-Vaginal Birth-Cecilia-Delivered: Finding Victory After Postpartum Depression Podcast
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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37-Sarah Elizabeth Harrigan-Cesarean Birth-The Art of Self-Confidence
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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36-Taylor Montgomery-Vaginal- 3 Births-Èly, Ira & Euegéne
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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35-Masey Blakemore- Vaginal Birth-Selah
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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34-Kyle Kaz-Cesarean-VBAC-2 Births-Matriarch Birth Photography-Penny & Redding
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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33- Jennie Joseph-Vaginal Birth- Endometriosis-Hysterectomy-Commonsense Childbirth-Luke
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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32-Mauri Zingarelli-Vaginal Birth-Elio
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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31-Sujana Gurung-Cesarean Birth-Sujai
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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30-Ruqayyah Abdul-Rahim-2 Vaginal Births
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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29-Rebecca Greene-Vaginal Birth-Sean-Greene Midwifery
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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28-Krista Stackhouse & Katie Domingue-Baby Arcadia (Cadie)-Cesarean-Termination-Hysterectomy-IVF-Surrogacy-Vaginal-4 Births Combined-Hello Baby
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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27-Erika Davis-IUI-IVF-Miscarriage-Cesarean Birth-Whole Body Pregnancy
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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26-Darriean Steady-Miscarriage-2 Births-Vaginal-Cesarean-Kira & Owen
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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25-Muna Habib-Student Nurse Midwife-Vaginal & Cesarean Births
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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24-Mirla Hampton-Chamale-2 Vaginal Births-Daniel & Ana
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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23-Samuel Munchrath-PARTNER-Vaginal Birth-Soren
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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22-Anissa Gusti-Abortion-Miscarriage-Cesarean-Hysterectomy-Preterm Birth-NICU-Evelyn & Jack
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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21-Jen Hamilton-3 Births-Vaginal-Cesarean-Wee Welcome Doula & Lactation
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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20-Monaé Munchrath-Pt. 2-Vaginal Birth-Soren
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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19-Faisa Farole-Global Midwifery Services & Global Perinatal Services
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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18- Jadrienne- Student Midwife-Bastyr-CPM
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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17-Monaé Munchrath-Pt. 1-Pregnancy-Labor & Birth Expectations
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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16-Sarah Ziroll-3 Births-Cesarean-VBAC-Birth Made Mindful
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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15-Jazmin Williams-2 Vaginal Births-BLKBRY
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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14- Aushanaé-Vaginal Birth-Nikoma
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May 31, 2023 |
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13-Erin-IVF-Vaginal Birth
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May 24, 2023 |
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12-Jess Artigliere-Vaginal Birth-Ritual Birth
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May 17, 2023 |
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11-Lauren Lock-Miscarriage-Vaginal-3 Births
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May 10, 2023 |
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10-Kendra Buchholz-Miscarriage-Vaginal Twin Birth-Mora & Wren
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May 03, 2023 |
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9-Rita Sakharov-Vaginal Birth-Raiya
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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8-Siena Butler-Cesarean-VBAC-3 Births-Conscious Nurturer
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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7-Mercedes Snyder-Stillbirth-6 Vaginal Births-Something Beautiful Midwifery Care
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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6-Kristin Travis-IUI-Vaginal Birth-Baby Beam-BEarthMate
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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5-Blaine Bennet-4 Vaginal Births-PNW Apothecary
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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4-Kavina's Birth Perspective (9 years old)
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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3-Kiona Nessenbaum-Vaginal Birth-Katana
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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2-Kiona Nessenbaum-Vaginal Birth-Kairo
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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1- Kiona Nessenbaum-Vaginal Birth-Kavina
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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0-Birth As We Know It™️ Introduction
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Feb 22, 2023 |