Delivered: A Birth Mini Series

Featuring Sydney Nestrasil sharing the birth stories of both her son and her daughter, Forrest & Josie.

This was the first recorded episode in 2024! I am so happy and excited to be getting the feedback I am getting around these conversations, and having the ability to continue sharing these amazing stories.

Sydney shares BOTH of her birth stories from overseas, Czech Republic to be more precise, and also goes further in sharing some of her struggles and triumphs as a new mom, and a mom of two under two in a country that is home to her husband and slowly becoming home to her.

I loved this conversation because I felt like Sydney was an open book and all of you listening are better off for it! Enjoy!

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Featuring yours truly sharing the birth story of our first born son, Slater.

I had a lot of fun strolling down memory lane, reminiscing about my first pregnancy and my birth experience...especially as I experience how different a second pregnancy can truly be! I tried to keep it light and fun, while also sharing some things that worked for me and some things that I hope to do differently this time around.

At the end of this episode I do a Q+A with my husband for a little male perspective on the birth experience. It was so fun to talk about this with him, and I am so thankful that he and I get to do this again :)

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Featuring Suzy Emmerton sharing the birth story of her first born daughter, Fiona.

This episode is the first story on Delivered from overseas -- a very common destination for hockey families at some point in their careers, thus a very relevant story to hear! Both of Suzy's children were born in Switzerland, and she moved there amidst her first pregnancy...talk about huge changes all at once! Unlike a lot of my guests, Suzy preferred a less is more approach when it came to birth prep, and it turns out that not having a set-in-stone plan benefitted her in the long (labor) run.

I am so proud of Suzy for sharing what she does because it takes a lot of guts to do this, and I appreciate her and all of my guests so much! Enjoy!

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Featuring Kayla Dumoulin sharing the birth story of her first born son, Brayden.

This episode is most definitely the story of her son's birth, but also the story about her healing journey both physically and emotionally. We cover c-section healing, unexplained infertility, prioritizing your needs as a mom, and of course the challenges of having a partner who is on the go. Kayla is open and honest, and shares so many helpful tools from her personal healing experience. I hope you glean something from what she has to share!

Below are resources shared directly from Kayla:

C-Section specific

Cupping: using the cupping tool over the c-section incision. This is something you can do yourself once you have the equipment.

Deep tissues massage by a trained massage therapist; breaks up scar tissue or broken muscle fibers.

Pelvic floor therapist; check what's available to you within your insurance network!

Chiropractic care; Pittsburgh recommendation is Legacy Medical Center in McCandless, PA - Dr. Emily

Infertility specific

Energy healing - Sarah at Tula in North End Boston

Baby medium - Kristine McGlinchey "session to connect with future baby and help guide you as to what this baby needs to come into this world. Some answers as to why you can't get pregnant or the timing not aligning."

Intuitive Metaphysician - Dr. Laura Graye

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Featuring Lauren Rodych-Eberle sharing the birth story of her second born child, Deacon.

This episode is all about preparing your mind, body, and TEAM for the birth you desire. She has birthed both of her children at home and shares such helpful information about preparing for a home birth. Her energy and positivity inspires me all the time, and I hope this episode does that for you!

Lauren is a wealth of information when it comes to the birth conversation. She doesn't stop there though! She has also invested so much time and energy into becoming a conscious parenting coach -- follow her instagram for everything she is up to @LaurenRodychEberle

Her episode shares the home birth story of her second child along with reference to so many helpful topic Lauren dives into on her blog. Some relevant ones being:

Nervous System Chiro Info

Interviewing a midwife

Homebirth Q&A

Postpartum Freezer Prep

Preparing for pregnancy

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Featuring Katie Milne sharing the birth story of her first born son, Nash.

I feel the need to add a disclaimer that this is a story that includes an emergent c-section to safely deliver baby Nash.

However, Katie shares so many things that other c-section moms can relate to and women preparing for birth can benefit from -- most importantly, that holding her baby in her arms after it all was STILL the most magical moment in her life.

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Featuring Natalie Guentzel telling the birth story of her first born son, Charlie.

This episode is full of insights and advice from Natalie, who took preparing for the birth she desired very seriously. Regardless of whether or not an unmedicated birth is something you're considering, I think you'll enjoy hearing what Natalie has to share.

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Helpful tools referenced in this episode:

Positive Birth Stories Podcast by Asa Holstein

Birth Skills by Juju Sundin

BuiltToBirth instagram Online Birth Class

SerenityLifeDoula instagram by Krisha Crosley

ByDesignBirthDoula instagram by Jeanna McNeill

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Featuring Devon Helm telling the birth story of her second born, Rylee.

This episode is truly a wild ride. Despite her ability to re-tell this story with a sense of humor that everyone loves her for, Devon's strength and natural instincts are nothing short of incredible. She is an excellent example of doing what you need to in the moment.

Thank you Devon for being a part of this project.

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