Full Hands Full Heart

This is a VERY special episode as my husband, Jordan, and I sat down to tell OUR birth story! Our little boy turns ONE this week and we felt like it was the perfect time to reflect back on our whole experience. We had an unmedicated hospital induction with doula support -- during a hurricane! It was so much fun to recap this journey as husband and wife -- and to hear Jordan's perspective too (especially on working with a doula).

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xo Chelsea

This episode is a candid conversation with licensed trauma therapist, Kobe Campbell all about mental health in motherhood and our own personal experiences. I love how Kobe elaborates on the term "post traumatic growth" and how so much beauty and potential lives on the other side of the transformational events in our lives. We talk all about how motherhood has changed both our relationships, why we understand mommy forums now, and so much more. This is a safe place for you to join us mama, you are never alone in this journey.

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xo Chelsea

Today's birth story is the birth of Calvin Joseph with returning guest, Becky Reiss -- aka my bestie! I had the honor of supporting Becky and her husband, Tyler during labor + birth, so this recording was extra special as we both got to reflect on this experience together. She was induced at 39 weeks for her Gestational Diabetes, opted for an epidural, and ended up giving birth to her baby boy via an unplanned c-section. Despite things not going according to plan, both Becky + Tyler handled it with so much grace and the way she told this story was one of the most beautiful I have ever heard! I hope you enjoy hearing her recall the details of her experience in all their beauty.

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xo Chelsea

Today's conversation with birth doula, Shawni McCoggle, is all about the importance of having birth preferences verses birth PLANS. Because we all know that labor and birth is so unpredictable and ultimately our bodies and our babies are going to do what they are going to do! However, at the core of this topic we really believe in the power of education when it comes to what your options are for your birth experience, and how that alone can help you feel more in control. The end of the episode even includes Shawni's birth story. It is a perfect example of how even though it went completely different from her original plan, she still felt so comfortable and thinks positively of her birth experience because of the knowledge and power she had.

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xo Chelsea

If you are intrigued by unmedicated birth or know you would like to experience it yourself, this episode is for you! Chelsea breaks down 4 quick tips for how you can best prepare for an unmedicated birth experience -- from establishing your mindset to the importance of the people in the room. 

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xo Chelsea

Carie Elliot joins us to share her beautiful birth story of her twins, Sloan + Cole, who were born in November of 2020. She covers some of her journey toward pregnancy, how surprised they were to end up with twins, and the entire process of her birth from arriving at the hospital to recovery. Carie says she wouldn't change a thing about her birth experience and wants to encourage any other mamas who may opt for a c-section birth! 

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xo Chelsea

So you took the dreaded 28 week glucose test, and you got the news you were hoping you wouldn't get. Gestational Diabetes is certainly not something we would choose to experience during pregnancy. However, it doesn't have to be an awful experience if you get your mindset right! Becky Reiss is on the show today to chat all about her experience with GD from how she handled the news of the diagnosis, how it changed her lifestyle day to day, to ultimately how she maintained her and baby's health for the remainder of her pregnancy!

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xo Chelsea

Lauren Jolly is an INCREDIBLE birth photographer + doula in Winston Salem, NC. She has had two home births of her own, so this topic is very near and dear to her heart! Today Lauren and I chat all about what a home birth experience looks like, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and some reasons why it may be a good option for you and your family. We also talk a lot about education going into your birth, why we think there should be more emphasis on how women perceive + process their own birth experiences, and much more! 

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xo Chelsea

*TRIGGER WARNING*: This birth story was very traumatic for Sarah and her husband, so it could also be traumatic to listen to for those who may be sensitive to this type of story. However, the outcome is still very positive and both Sarah and baby are healthy.

Sarah Reaves shares her most recent birth story of her son, Edward. Tune in to hear all about how EXTREMELY different her birth stories were from her first to second baby even though she chose an induction birth with an epidural for both. Sarah shares the many thoughts that went through her head, what she felt physically, and what she plans to do differently next time around. Edward's birth was very hard for her to process, but it is still a beautiful story and she believes sharing it is important!

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xo Chelsea

You're not crazy. Postpartum is a STRUGGLE. Especially the first time around when you are experiencing a total life transformation and figuring everything out as you go. Even though you may feel high highs of being so in love with your baby, it can also be paired with low lows. Pair the sleep deprivation with plummeting hormones and there are some days when you may feel like you're totally losing it. Today my friend Molly and I are here to tell you that you are NOT alone, mama. Tune in as we share our experiences with postpartum, breastfeeding, friendships after becoming a mom, and much more!

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xo Chelsea