Having preterm labor can be nerve wracking for a mama. In this week's episode, we talk about signs, symptoms, and the options you have if you're having preterm labor. You always have choices, and it's important to know educate yourself on what to do if preterm labor comes up during your pregnancy.

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Preterm Labor & Birth: Signs, Symptoms, & Options

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 &amp; Birth Made Easy Podcast!&nbsp;

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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.&nbsp;

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We have a home birth story this week! Martha Henon, mother of 2, joins us to share her birth experiences. Giving birth at home or in a hospital is a choice that moms need to make, but often times, moms feel pressured to do what they're told instead of listening to their instincts. 

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Birth Story: On Giving Birth Where You Feel Peace with Martha Henon

This week's episode is all about yoga! Brett Larkin talks about how the simple practice of yoga combined with breathwork (the secret sauce), and mindset can set you up for an easier, seamless pregnancy and birth. She also shares her birth stories, which you definitely want to hear!

Where to find Brett:WebsiteInstagramYoga Life: Habits, Poses and and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the ChaosLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesGET IN TOUCH! 

How Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindset Can Make All the Difference in Your Pregnancy and Birth with Brett Larkin

After experiencing a devastating loss of her child, Luisa shares her birth experience of her rainbow baby. She had fears and anxiety, but got through those fears with prayer and celebrating milestones of carrying her baby. She trusted her body, leaned into her intuition, and had a home birth.

Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesEpisodes for Birth PartnersGET IN TOUCH! 

Birth Story: An Unmedicated Home Birth after Miscarriage with Luisa Gates

This week's episode is going to be straight from you guys back to you guys. All of your questions will be answered right here on the podcast. We have grabbed all of the questions that we feel like we're getting the most or that we think will be the most benefit to our listeners!

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Top 12 Q&A's about Birth and Labor from Mamas Like You

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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Preterm Labor & Birth: Signs, Symptoms, & Options

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