Birth Addict

Today Alyssa comes on to share her intense and incredible home birth. The birth of Augustus is so sweet and relatable. I hope everyone enjoys it! 

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This is part two of Jani's story. In the last episode we heard the story of her first birth. In this episode we are back with Jani to hear her empowering second birth. The birth of Rory is truly incredible and there are some unexpected aspects that I can't wait for you all to hear. Thank you so much to Jani for sharing both of your births! You can find Jani on Instagram @koreanishmomma

It's our second bonus episode! In these informative episodes I ask birth professionals all your questions! Today we have Kendall from beautybirthdoula on to talk all about being a doula, placenta encapsulation specialist and childbirth educator. We talk about how doulas offer support during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We talk about working with medical providers. We talk about the on call life and the details in encapsulating a placenta. You can find Kendall on instagram @beautybirthdoulatn and at beautybirthdoula.com. Thank you so much to Kendall for sharing your knowledge with us! All further bonus episodes will only be available on patreon so keep an eye out on Birth Addict's Instagram for more details! 

In this episode Jani comes on to tell her difficult hospital birth experience. Jani dealt with an extremely challenging nurse that contributed to her birth experience being "a nightmare". Your jaw will drop many times during this episode! Come back next week to hear part 2 where Jani tells the story of her second birth which was a healing and empowering experience. You can find Jani on Instagram @koreanishmomma

I have a really unique birth story for you all today. In this episode Rose comes on to share the birth of her first baby, Bridger. Rose was diagnosed at 29 weeks with preeclampsia. That began her journey to bring her sweet baby boy into the world around a week later. Her story is beautiful, complex, unpredictable and with a miracle baby. Her story is incredible to hear. Thank you so much Rose for being so open and sharing your story. You can find Rose on Instagram @roseemaes 

In our first bonus episode, Shari Long Romero from Peace Love & Shari comes on to answer all of our listener questions that were submitted through the Birth Addict's Instagram page. Shari is a certified nurse midwife with decades of experience and is currently working as a home birth midwife in Denver, Colorado. In this episode we talk about finding a midwife, the safety of home birth, home birth supplies, best parts of being a midwife, common reasons for a hospital transfer, birth prep, and pain relief at a home birth. Thanks to our listeners for submitting some amazing questions! You can find Shari at peaceloveshari.com and @peace_love_shari on Instagram. Thank you so much Shari for coming on! 

Today Erin comes on to share her three birth stories. During Erin's first pregnancy her water broke on its own when she was 36 weeks. Her labor didn't progress and she was able to birth her baby through a C-section! Erin walks us through each pregnancy and birth experience. Thank you Erin for sharing your beautiful births! Come back on Wednesday, April 6th to hear the first bonus episode where I ask my midwife all your guys' questions! 

In this episode Brandy tells her supernatural birth story! The birth of Liam is a quick home birth that was PAIN FREE! You heard that right! It was so quick that she didn't even have time to call her midwife until after the birth. Stick around until the end to hear some of Brandy's advice for a positive birth experience. You can find Brandy on Instagram @brandyjoyrekitt. Thank you so much Brandy for sharing your story!

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In this episode Ashley comes on to share her positive birth story. Flynn was born in an independent birth center after laboring at home for 24 hours. This story is sure to give you baby fever! Thank you so much Ashley for sharing your story! 

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Today Cheyenne tells her accidentally unassisted home birth. Her baby was born on her bedroom floor into her husbands hands 10 minutes before her midwife arrived. This is a birth story you don't want to miss! You can find Cheyenne on twitter and Instagram @wokeemamaa

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