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August 24, 2010
Sunny’s birthing story. Her birth plan, epidurals and recuperation after a 9.2 lb baby. How did she know she was in labor and where was she? The importance of packing your bags in advance; you won’t believe what she accidentally left behind! Plus, not all is well post birth, and why she’s vowed to become the spokesperson for epidurals. (more…)
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Episode 180 | July 31, 2010
After learning Kristen’s baby was frank breech, she tried everything to turn her. Did their daily chanting work? What about the soothing sounds of Sting and the Philharmonic Orchestra? Plus, her experience with placenta encapsulation… It’s not as barbaric as you may think. And, her product recommendations.
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Episode 176 | July 12, 2010
Jessica’s due date came and went and still no baby. Was she eventually induced? What comment did the nurse make about baby Charles the moment he was born? Plus, dealing with postpartum anxiety and severe insomnia. (more…)
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Episode 172 | April 27, 2010
Krista, her husband Ryan, and their 4 week old baby girl Tessa join us for another wonderful birth story. Why was Krista scheduled to have an induction and what happened? Krista’s request for a mirror and what she thought when she saw her baby for the first time. Krista’s breastfeeding hiccups and Ryan’s swaddling. Plus, how are things as new parents? And, Krista’s and Ryan’s tips for expecting parents. PICTURES
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Episode 171 | April 14, 2010
Where were Ashley’s doula and parents during her intense contractions? What scare tactic did her OB use, and did it work? The yoga breath, her husband’s job interview, and mild jaundice. Former podcaster Ashley and her husband Russ return with their four week old baby girl.
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Episode 152 | August 24, 2009
How was the birth of my 2nd baby different from my 1st? Did I get my desired VBAC? Why were so many people in the delivery room with me? Plus, how is breastfeeding going? How is my 3yr. old adjusting to his little sister? What’s most challenging in being Mom to a newborn again? Former podcaster Julia returns to share her birthing story. Win a 100% Organic BabyHawk baby carrier!
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Episode 146 | July 15, 2009
Ashleigh’s amazing 10-week early birthing story: No signs of labor to preeclampsia to emergency C-section and life in the NICU. Maternal feelings 10 weeks early, must haves for premie care in the NICU, and car seat woes.
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Episode 130 | March 18, 2009
Maggie shares her surprise birth, 4-weeks early, no bag packed, no name picked, car seat drama at the special care nursery and breastfeeding: “udderly intense”. Maggie’s sense of humor pulls her through! And, win a $100 shopping spree from Amon Maternity! NEXT WEEK: Preparing for Baby #2.
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Episode 126 | February 2, 2009
How was her all natural, birth center experience? The pros and cons of her quick, first time labor. Did she have time to get relaxed for hypnobabies? Boy or girl? What is code pink? And, why she missed being at the birth center once they were home. Kate’s back to share it all!
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Episode 121 | December 16, 2008
HypnoBirthing, meconium in her amniotic fluid and how her itching condition affected birth. Plus, their unique name choice, her most comfortable laboring position and a hospital cafeteria Thanksgiving! Former podcaster Stacey returns to share her birthing story. And, find out the winner of the fabulous POUCH Versatile Dress! Here is Stacey’s YouTube video we talked about in the podcast. Stacey recorded this just before giving birth.
Here is Stacey’s YouTube video with new baby
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Episode 112 | October 8, 2008
Janine’s back with her husband Matthew and their newborn! They’ll share how hypnobirthing fared, benefits of a water tub and how they dealt with the bumps on the road to delivery. Plus, Matthew has a 21yr. old, and how will a newborn change the family dynamics? And enter to win a wall mural for your nursery from Elephants on the Wall.
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Episode 111 | September 30, 2008
Things no one told her about labor and recovery, breasts like water balloons, suck organizing exercises—for baby, and a her tips for expecting parents. Leyna’s back in studio to share the good, bad and ugly of birth and being a new mom. Plus, Leyna’s husband Brian offers some tips for dads and your chance you win a wall mural for your nursery from www.elephantsonthewall.com!
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Episode 110 | September 16, 2008
Former podcaster Sarah is back with her all natural, drug free birthing story. Her hypnobirthing experience, breastfeeding, her must haves and her birth “pearl of wisdom”. Plus, wine bottles, a baseball game and an obstacle course; wait, was this labor or a party! What crazy positions was her doula in? And sex after birth!
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Episode 109 | September 11, 2008
Krista’s back to work with her newborn in tow after only 3 weeks of maternity leave. Baby’s first flight, thrush and what to do about it. Plus tips on traveling with a newborn and returning to work from former podcaster Krista who is back to share her birth story.
Next week: Sarah shares her hypno birthing, drug free birth story.
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Episode 96 | May 20, 2008
From trying trimesters to a textbook birth. 20 year old Vanessa says she was born to be a mom. Her advice to young expecting mothers and her breastfeeding pillow recommendation. What is a frenulum and what does it have to do with breastfeeding? Win a Skip Hop Duo Deluxe Diaper Bag.
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Episode 95 | May 13, 2008
Did becoming a human pin cushion help speed up former podcaster Steph’s labor? Why did she get scolded when she arrived at the hospital? What did Steph wish someone told her before the baby arrived? And her birth plan, Coombs’ Positive and baby blues.
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Episode 87 | March 18, 2008
Birth at 42 weeks: Amy, former podcaster, shares her birthing story. Did she use HypnoBirthing and how long did she labor at home? Her doula’s role, a teary husband, breastfeeding ups and downs and a HUGE surprise! Plus, no joking around at 2am.
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Episode 85 | February 26, 2008
An Owen or Emma? Lisa’s back to share her birthing experience. Was her one dream request fulfilled? At 13 days overdue was she induced? Did her husband use the flash cards she made? And, her advice for expecting parents.
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Episode 71 | October 17, 2007
Former PregTASTIC Podcasters return with their newborns. Their birth stories and what a gameshow, a taxi and sushi have to do with the birth of their babies. Plus, tips and advice for expecting moms and Angela’s husband details his role. And, we Ustream!
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Episode 63 | August 13, 2007
Despite her blue, chipped toe nail polish and one shaved leg, Amanda gave birth to a healthy, platinum blond baby Adam. Amanda’s pregnancy MUST HAVES, her hilarious birthing story and what’s with her “phenomenal breasts”?
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