Birth, Baby, and Life

By Kristen Burgess: Crazy About Everything Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby

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Kristen Burgess shares everything you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast. Pregnancy, baby care, toddlers, and managing motherhood are all covered!

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Birth, Baby, and Life episodes:

10.15.2023
BBL194: What to do When Your Doctor Isn’t Supportive of Natural Birth
What do you do when your doctor doesn't support natural birth and keeps pushing tests and interventions you don't want? Today's episode goes over practical strategies for building your confidence and having open, respectful conversations with your doctor. Listen in...
12.14.2022
BBL193: How to Help Everyone in the Family Calm Down
Everyone in your family can get upset: crying baby, tantruming toddler, fighting kids, and an overwhelmed, angry mama yelling at them all! Stressed parents and anxious kids create a cycle of anger, stress, and more anxiety that keeps perpetuating itself...
11.24.2022
BBL192: How to Handle It All as a Working Mom
Moms often need to, or want to, work… but you feel guilty having to handle it all as a working mom. However, the reality of mothering and working is much different than popular beliefs… (and even the myths we have...
11.11.2022
BBL191: Mom Balance – Why You Need to Ditch the Housework
Can you have it all when you're a mom? How do you ditch the housework and handle the busy life that comes with caring for small children, work, laundry, meals, and more? Every mom is busy - and you probably...
11.04.2022
BBL190: How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain is Normal?
How much pregnancy weight gain is normal? Should you worry about it? What does weight gain in pregnancy mean - or not mean? We’re going to talk about where the pounds come from in pregnancy, how much weight you should...
10.28.2022
BBL189: How to Prevent Preeclampsia: An Evidence-Based Guide
Get practical, evidence-based information on how to prevent preeclampsia, one of today's most feared pregnancy complications. While we still don't completely understand this dangerous condition, we do have excellent, tested methods to prevent it (or even take steps towards reversing...
10.23.2022
BBL188: IUGR Pregnancy Diet – What You Need to Know to Get Baby Growing
Did you know that IUGR and pregnancy diet can be related? Hearing that your baby has fetal growth restriction is really scary, and you probably wonder if there's anything you can do. The good news is you can absolutely help...
10.19.2022
BBL187: How Your Birth Partner Can Really Help
Your birth partner is your biggest helper during labor... but there's a problem. Many mamas want a natural birth but end up feeling totally overwhelmed on their birthing day - and even before then. They don’t feel like their birth...
10.12.2022
BBL186: How to Deal With People Who Don’t Approve of Your Birth Choices
When you plan a natural birth you often get people who doubt you and who don't approve of your birth choices. They may be concerned that you're doing something dangerous, or that you're suffering when you don't need to. This...
09.30.2022
BBL185: How to Deal with stress in pregnancy
Feeling stress during your pregnancy? You're not alone! Today's episode covers how stress affects your unborn baby - plus what you can do to handle stress during your pregnancy. I also share why stress (and how you deal with it)...
08.16.2022
BBL 184: Why Childbirth is Much Safer Than You Think
People think childbirth is at worse very dangerous and at best a gamble. But when women believe only "experts" are qualified to "manage" birth, they lose confidence and fail to see their own strength. Join me in today's episode as...
07.16.2022
BBL 183: How to Overcome Mom Burnout
Mom burnout is real - every mome experiences it, and it keeps you from being the mama you want to be. In today's episode I dive into a practical strategy to take the first step out of mom burnout -...
07.11.2022
BBL 182: Childbirth and the Feminine Power of Women
Pregnancy and childbirth offer the chance to explore the feminine power of women. Dig deep and find the strength that already lives inside you. You find this reserve during pregnancy, pull on it during birth - and use it over...
06.24.2022
BBL 181: How Moms Can Get What They Need
Many moms tell me they can't follow their intuition during pregnancy and birth because they don't have any intuition. Listening to your needs is the first step to discovering your inutition. In today's episode I talk about how to listen...
06.17.2022
BBL 180: How to Choose a Pregnancy Doctor or Midwife
What do you need to consider when you choose a doctor or choose a midwife for your pregnancy? Today's episode covers what's really important (hint: it's what you want) and how you can both grow your trust in yourself and...
06.10.2022
BBL 179: Straight Talk on Labor Pain Perceptions
I've talked to thousands of women about preparing for childbirth - and labor pain is one of the biggest worries. Can you handle it? Will you lose it? Today's episode focuses on how we think about pain in birth -...
06.03.2022
BBL 178: Living Well on a Budget with a Growing Family
Money and kids - are they like oil and water? You can enjoy both your money and your kids - today's episode talks about living well on a budget with a growing family!Topics I Cover in This Podcast: How to...
05.29.2022
BBL 177: Taming Toddlers
Toddlers are beautiful, tiny humans - and they can be one of the most confusing creatures on the planet! Here’s how to handle common toddler behavior and set your toddler up for success: Topics I Cover in This Podcast:Working on...
04.04.2022
BBL 176 – The Value of Mother
We give a lot of lip service to mothers and how important they are… but does our culture actually value mothers? Everything today is about “science” and “experts” - and slick marketing. As a mother you are indescribable value and...
03.18.2022
BBL 175 – You Can Give Birth Without Fear
Can you give birth without fear? What exactly is a fearless birth? Why is there so much sheer terror around birth in modern culture, and why aren’t women prepared when labor begins? I cover all of this - and how...
03.10.2022
BBL 174: How to Speak Up For Yourself During Childbirth
Many women worry they’ll get pushed into interventions they don’t want during birth. This episode covers how to find your voice during childbirth - so you feel confident in saying what you want… and what you don’t want… and can...
01.16.2022
BBL 173: Pregnancy Body Changes Nobody Tells You About
There are a lot of weird pregnancy changes nobody talks to you about! Everyone expects to get a bigger belly and maybe have their ankles swell, but on today’s episode I’ll dig into some of the changes that happen in...
01.07.2022
BBL 172: The Best Birth Positions to Catch Your Own Baby
Have you ever considered catching your own baby? While it may sound impossible, it’s one of the most awesome feelings a mama can experience - I have caught my last five babies and treasure those timeless moments. Listen in to...
12.05.2021
BBL 171: Write the Perfect Natural Birth Plan
It’s almost time for your baby’s birthday and you’re hoping for a great natural birth. You know a birth plan is important - but writing one is confusing! What should you include? What should you leave off? Should it have...
11.30.2021
BBL 170: What To Do When You Keep Yelling at Your Kids
Every mom wants to be a perfect mom - but every mom makes mistakes. Sometimes you get overwhelmed, burned out, and find yourself yelling at your kids. You feel like the world’s worst mom… but I promise you’re not. Listen...
11.22.2021
BBL 169: What To Do When Labor Throws the Unexpected
It’s great to feel confident that natural birth works… but what do you do when labor throws the unexpected at you? This episode focuses on practical steps, skills, and options when something comes up before or during your labor and...
11.01.2021
BBL 168: Pregnancy and Birth Are a Forgotten Rite of Passage
Pregnancy and birth are a beautiful, forgotten rite of passage. While there are many profound times in a woman’s life, pregnancy and birth offer an incredible opportunity for growth. I talk about why this time is so unique and how...
09.21.2021
BBL 167 – How to Get Off the Childbirth Conveyor Belt (and have a Sacred Birth Instead)
Routines and standardization are helpful for institutions. But they don’t serve pregnant and birthing women. While care might look similar, you deserve to be seen as the beautiful, sovereign woman that you are. Here’s how to find your voice -...
09.08.2021
BBL 166 When You Feel Unhappy With Your Last Birth
How do you let go of a difficult birth so you can prepare for your new baby’s birth? Is it possible to find healing and freedom from fear? Can you feel confident in your body and ready for a peaceful...
07.11.2021
BBL 165: Why It’s Okay to Feel Upset About Your Last Birth
Birth is more than just a healthy baby. You feel guilty because your birth experience wasn’t what you wanted… and it still bothers you. Today’s episode explores why birth matters so much - and why it’s okay to acknowledge that...
07.01.2021
BBL 164: The Real System Behind Childbirth
Most of moms-to-be assume that prenatal care and hospital childbirth procedures are based on research about what’s best for moms and babies. It’s meant to make sure that pregnancy and birth are safe, right? While there is a little truth...
05.28.2021
BBL 163 – Is Birth a Medical Event?
Pregnancy and birth are usually seen as a medical event or a mechanical process, but they offer much more than that to moms and to families. And birth is not the end goal of pregnancy and birth. Sure, you want...
04.02.2021
BBL 162: So, You Want a Faster Labor?
Are you hoping for faster labor and delivery ? You're not alone! Many mamas hope for a quick, easy delivery. In today's episode I'll share my thoughts on why women want a speedy labor… and what it's like to have...
03.26.2021
BBL 161: How to Stay In Control During Childbirth
Losing control during labor and birth is one of the #1 worries I hear from pregnant moms. Today I share what happens during labor and why you might get "out of control" - and what you can do to let...
03.15.2021
BBL 160: How to Practice for Natural Childbirth
Can you "practice" before labor begins? Getting ready for labor and delivery is the best way to have a successful natural birth - but most women don't realize they can actually practice how to handle contractions before the first one...
02.21.2021
BBL 159: What is Dad’s Role in Birth?
What can Dad do during a natural birth? Most dads want to be involved - and most mamas want their help! Today we'll discuss how dads can be helpful during delivery - including different roles men take, how you can...
02.13.2021
BBL 158: How to Handle Haters When You Plan a Natural Birth
How do you handle it when you've decided on a natural birth for your baby, but everyone else seems to have an opinion - a negative opinion?! Today's episode covers what to do when you're hearing a lot of negative...
02.04.2021
BBL 157: The Truth About Exercise and Childbirth with Deb Flashenberg
Can pregnancy exercise make labor and delivery harder? Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, joins me for today's episode to talk about how exercise impacts labor and delivery. You don't want to miss this episode as...
01.21.2021
BBL 156 Self-Care is Non-Negotiable for Moms
Here's the truth - being a mama is hard work. But it's also deeply rewarding and joyful work. If you're healthy and feel good, the "ups and downs" of motherhood are an adventure - which is why self-care is essential...
01.08.2021
BBL 155: Should You Use Mother-Directed Pushing?
Do you want to have a gentle, natural birth - with no tearing during the pushing stage? "Mother-directed pushing" is something talked about a lot in natural birth circles… but does it really work? How can you push your baby...
01.06.2021
BBL Special: How to Prepare for a Natural Birth (and updates)
How do you get ready for a healthy natural birth? There are three pillars that clarify and simplify how to prepare for a Natural Birth. This podcast episode covers those pillars and also details exciting upcoming changes to MamaBaby Birthing...
12.29.2020
BBL 154: Why You Need to Take Your Baby Outside
Did you know that being outside in nature is good for babies - even newborns? In fact, it's essential for babies and children to spend time in nature exploring. This must-listen episode covers why being outside is vital for your...
12.10.2020
BBL 153: The Mom Hack That Gets Everything Done
Do you want to make special memories with your kids? Do you hope to create a peaceful day-to-day routine for them? Do you have more on your plate than you can ever get done in a day… so much to...
11.25.2020
BBL 152: Why It’s Essential to Prepare for Natural Birth
Wondering why you need to prepare to give birth if your body is made for birthing and if birth “just natural?” The answer to this question paves the way to a smoother, safer, easier birth for you - and the...
10.30.2020
BBL 151: My Secret to Stress-Free Fancy Meals
Can healthy food, satisfying meals, and even fancy feasts be possible while juggling home and family? This episode shares exactly how I’ve made fun, satisfying, and even fancy family meals a reality in our home - and how you can do...
10.18.2020
BBL 150: Step #1 in Creating the Home You Want
Do you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and like you’re not getting anything done? Feeling burned out by the daily grind of parenting and housework? How can you clear out the frustrating bottlenecks so you have time for what really matter? That’s...
10.09.2020
BBL 149: Preparing to Conceive a Healthy Baby
A healthy pregnancy begins before conception. Today’s episode outlines clear steps to take to prepare your body for conception, boost your fertility, and increase your child’s lifelong health. Contrary to popular belief, fertility is not pre-determined… …you can increase your fertility...
10.02.2020
BBL 148: Create a Family Vision for a Life You Love
Do you ever look longingly at Instagram, wishing you had that mom’s life? Today’s episode covers how to create a vision for your family - a vision that takes you from wishing you could step into someone else’s life to...
09.25.2020
BBL 147: How to Keep Labor MOVING!
A “stalled labor” is one of the biggest fears women have about natural birth. “Failure to progress,” as it’s called in the medical lingo, can bring on interventions or even lead to a cesarean section. Fortunately there are a number...
09.18.2020
BBL 146: The Great Dinner Challenge
Do mealtimes at your house feel stressed, frazzled, or even non-existent? Is everything a blur of “hangry” people and picky eaters? Our family’s dinner times were feeling more like a battle zone - so we took on a 30-day challenge...

What's Birth, Baby, and Life about?

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Birth, Baby, and Life episodes:

BBL194: What to do When Your Doctor Isn’t Supportive of Natural Birth

BBL193: How to Help Everyone in the Family Calm Down

BBL192: How to Handle It All as a Working Mom

BBL191: Mom Balance – Why You Need to Ditch the Housework

BBL190: How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain is Normal?

BBL189: How to Prevent Preeclampsia: An Evidence-Based Guide

BBL188: IUGR Pregnancy Diet – What You Need to Know to Get Baby Growing

BBL187: How Your Birth Partner Can Really Help

BBL186: How to Deal With People Who Don’t Approve of Your Birth Choices

BBL185: How to Deal with stress in pregnancy

BBL 184: Why Childbirth is Much Safer Than You Think

BBL 183: How to Overcome Mom Burnout

BBL 182: Childbirth and the Feminine Power of Women

BBL 181: How Moms Can Get What They Need

BBL 180: How to Choose a Pregnancy Doctor or Midwife

BBL 179: Straight Talk on Labor Pain Perceptions

BBL 178: Living Well on a Budget with a Growing Family

BBL 177: Taming Toddlers

BBL 176 – The Value of Mother

BBL 175 – You Can Give Birth Without Fear

BBL 174: How to Speak Up For Yourself During Childbirth

BBL 173: Pregnancy Body Changes Nobody Tells You About

BBL 172: The Best Birth Positions to Catch Your Own Baby

BBL 171: Write the Perfect Natural Birth Plan

BBL 170: What To Do When You Keep Yelling at Your Kids

BBL 169: What To Do When Labor Throws the Unexpected

BBL 168: Pregnancy and Birth Are a Forgotten Rite of Passage

BBL 167 – How to Get Off the Childbirth Conveyor Belt (and have a Sacred Birth Instead)

BBL 166 When You Feel Unhappy With Your Last Birth

BBL 165: Why It’s Okay to Feel Upset About Your Last Birth

BBL 164: The Real System Behind Childbirth

BBL 163 – Is Birth a Medical Event?

BBL 162: So, You Want a Faster Labor?

BBL 161: How to Stay In Control During Childbirth

BBL 160: How to Practice for Natural Childbirth

BBL 159: What is Dad’s Role in Birth?

BBL 158: How to Handle Haters When You Plan a Natural Birth

BBL 157: The Truth About Exercise and Childbirth with Deb Flashenberg

BBL 156 Self-Care is Non-Negotiable for Moms

BBL 155: Should You Use Mother-Directed Pushing?

BBL Special: How to Prepare for a Natural Birth (and updates)

BBL 154: Why You Need to Take Your Baby Outside

BBL 153: The Mom Hack That Gets Everything Done

BBL 152: Why It’s Essential to Prepare for Natural Birth

BBL 151: My Secret to Stress-Free Fancy Meals

BBL 150: Step #1 in Creating the Home You Want

BBL 149: Preparing to Conceive a Healthy Baby

BBL 148: Create a Family Vision for a Life You Love

BBL 147: How to Keep Labor MOVING!

BBL 146: The Great Dinner Challenge