Elephant in the Womb

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

The Birth Experiences series is a set of interviews with moms sharing their unique birth story, and answering common questions about their different experiences. What is labor & birth like? Well it's different for everyone - tune in to hear about all the different ways it can go and the variety of challenges that can be faced. No birth experience is exactly the same.

The overarching goal of the Elephant in the Womb podcast is to give women a place to speak; to give women a platform for their voices and experiences to be heard.

Learn a bit more about Brennan, our special guest, below: 

My name is Brennan Mitchell and I am 24 years old. I am wife to Dylan and mom to Evelyn (2.5) and Dylan Jr. (1.5) and also pregnant with baby #3 due Jan. 31st! I absolutely love being a mom to these two and would not have it any other way!

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

The Birth Experiences series is a set of interviews with moms sharing their unique birth story, and answering common questions about their different experiences. What is labor & birth like? Well it's different for everyone - tune in to hear about all the different ways it can go and the variety of challenges that can be faced. No birth experience is exactly the same.

The overarching goal of the Elephant in the Womb podcast is to give women a place to speak; to give women a platform for their voices and experiences to be heard.

Mary is an ICU nurse. She speaks about her experiences birthing her two sons at home (they are now in their teens), using water birthing techniques. Her birth experiences are so different from each other, it's interesting to hear about. She speaks specifically about the stigma she experienced in her workplace for having a home birth, how she helped to educate others about her experiences, and how being a nurse helped her when it came to pregnancy and birth.

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

Janis Isaman is a lone parent. She wrote about her experience here. When Janis messaged me about being on the podcast and I took a look at this article, I knew it was something I wanted to talk about.

What is a lone parent? It is a form of single parenting - where you have no support from a partner. No one to have your back or cover your me time. This can be due to a variety of reasons  such as the loss of a partner, or maybe lack of interest in raising a child.

In this episode of the podcast, Janis builds on the discussion in her article about being a lone parent, which she has been since the very beginning. I talk to her about her struggles, her wins and highlights, her day to day life, and how she seeks support.

Tune in to hear her story! And feel free to contact her via Instagram @mybodycouture. 

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

The Birth Experiences series is a set of interviews with moms sharing their unique birth story, and answering common questions about their different experiences. What is labor & birth like? Well it's different for everyone - tune in to hear about all the different ways it can go and the variety of challenges that can be faced. No birth experience is exactly the same.

The overarching goal of the Elephant in the Womb podcast is to give women a place to speak; to give women a platform for their voices and experiences to be heard. 

A.K.A. - Kirsten's Hollywood Birth! It'll make sense when you listen to the episode. Lots of topics covered in this one. 

Provider: OBGYN 

Experiences: Unmedicated Birth, IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction), Gestational Diabetes, military spouse

Hello! My name is Kirsten. I'm a twenty two year old first time mom to Ryder, who is one. I'm a stay at home mom, but I also do digital art on the side. I'm married to Austin, my high school sweetheart, and we are currently living in Texas, USA with our black cat, Axle, and our Pit, Darla!

Please note: I had some mic issues during this episode, so I sound a bit choppy but Cayla sounds excellent! That's what matters. 

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

That's right - we're not just about only birth experiences anymore. I have expanded the scope of the podcast to also include interviews with other specialists, and there will be even more to come! 

In this episode, I am speaking with Cayla, the pediatric sleep specialist behind Sleeping Beauties (www.sleepingbeauties.ca or @officialsleepingbeauties on Instagram). We talk SIDS, safe sleep, bed-sharing, co-sleeping, and she answers a ton of questions about sleep with lots of great survival tips for new parents with babies 0-12 months and beyond. 

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

NOTE: This is the second part of the interview, please listen to the first part to hear the entire interview! 

The Birth Experiences series is a set of interviews with moms sharing their unique birth story, and answering common questions about their different experiences. What is labor & birth like? Well it's different for everyone - tune in monthly to hear about all the different ways it can go and the variety of challenges that can be faced. No birth experience is exactly the same.

In this episode, I am interviewing a former midwife about her former role; past experiences with deliveries and pre and postnatal care; and having her answer some specific question from listeners.

Kim is a former midwife in the province of Ontario. Tune in to learn more about her!

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).  

The Birth Experiences series is a set of interviews with moms sharing their unique birth story, and answering common questions about their different experiences. What is labor & birth like? Well it's different for everyone - tune in monthly to hear about all the different ways it can go and the variety of challenges that can be faced. No birth experience is exactly the same.  

In this episode, I am interviewing a former midwife about her former role; past experiences with deliveries and pre and postnatal care; and having her answer some specific question from listeners.

Kim is a former midwife in the province of Ontario. Tune in to learn more about her!

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

Episode 4 (parts 1&2) are a little different: I'm interviewing a doula, Mariana from Bump to Babies, about her role and experiences. Another special guest, Rebecca from the first episode, is back! She is in school to become a doula currently and adds an interesting perspective to the interview.  I recommend this episode for all mamas, anyone interested in birth work/becoming a doula, and other healthcare professionals.

Here is a bit more about Mariana and Rebecca:

Mariana Rodrigues is owner of Bump to Babies,a doula and a newborn care specialist! She lives in Louisiana, is married to her sweet husband Austin, they have two pups and their first baby is on the way! Mariana has always had such a passion for the birth world and decided to pursue a career helping to educate and advocate for the best births and postpartums. What started as a blog a few years ago has grown into a community and has led to so many moms feeling empowered and educated in how they chose to birth their sweet babies and raise them. Mariana’s biggest goal is that all moms feel supported through all things #bumptobabies.

Hey friends! I am Rebecca, and I reside in Ohio in the states. I'm a mom to a beautiful girl named Piper. I had a water birth, which was the most empowering decision I have ever made for myself. In fact, my birth influenced me to become a doula after discovering a passion for being an advocate for myself (and others) and finding empowerment in education. I invite you to check out my blog at https://coil.com/u/TheWrongOrder to learn more about birth, motherhood, and creativity.

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

Here is a bit more about Mariana and Rebecca: 

Mariana Rodrigues is owner of Bump to Babies,a doula and a newborn care specialist! She lives in Louisiana, is married to her sweet husband Austin, they have two pups and their first baby is on the way! Mariana has always had such a passion for the birth world and decided to pursue a career helping to educate and advocate for the best births and postpartums. What started as a blog a few years ago has grown into a community and has led to so many moms feeling empowered and educated in how they chose to birth their sweet babies and raise them. Mariana’s biggest goal is that all moms feel supported through all things #bumptobabies.

Hey friends! I am Rebecca, and I reside in Ohio in the states. I'm a mom to a beautiful girl named Piper. I had a water birth, which was the most empowering decision I have ever made for myself. In fact, my birth influenced me to become a doula after discovering a passion for being an advocate for myself (and others) and finding empowerment in education. I invite you to check out my blog at https://coil.com/u/TheWrongOrder to learn more about birth, motherhood, and creativity. 

A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb blog (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).

Overall this episode covers a very positive experience with C-section so I'm recommend it as a listen for anyone who has one scheduled (or just anyone because as you can see from this episode, you never know what will happen).

My name is Morgan, I am twenty eight years old, from Michigan and a stay at home mom to Liam!