On this episode, my husband John joins me to tell the birth story of our first baby, Mercy. It has some twists & turns & didn’t go as planned-but it taught us a lot. Here’s where to buy beef liver crisps: https://shop.carnivoreaurelius.com/ Johns Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnjamestrip?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Jen’s doula Instagram: https://instagram.com/jumpingbeansdoulas?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Vikki’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/novacksvikki?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this episode Kathryn goes over 3 ways to breakthrough fear around giving birth. Link for the book discussed in this episode: https://amzn.to/3DwU37N

This episode features my first ever guest. I welcome Abigail on, a mom, wife, marine, history major & all around awesome woman to share her home birth story with us all. Abigail also shares what she did to prepare. Below are some books & her favorite vlog that helped her prepare. As well as her Instagram @momma4historyandfreedom so give her a follow! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1499152035/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_6WB98Y6K78QMBGVJGJ7N_0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525537996/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_AE2ZN3EYM4Z2B6QN4VCN_0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1780660553/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_45T8BCHN21467Z3AAKGQ_0 https://amzn.to/3TrqYzW https://youtu.be/qSKtGhQcvew https://instagram.com/momma4historyandfreedom?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this episode, Kathryn discusses how mindset around birth can shift with the help of watching home birth videos. Instagram pages with home birth videos: https://instagram.com/birthofamama?igshid=NzNkNDdiOGI= https://instagram.com/downtobirthshow?igshid=NzNkNDdiOGI=

In this episode, Kathryn breaks down the B.R.A.I.N. technique & how to use it to decide if a treatment, test or anything really-is best for you. Kathryn uses ultrasounds as an example on how to use B.R.A.I.N. & to show how it will lead you in confidence to come to a decision. Here are the links to the information shared: https://sarahbuckley.com/ultrasound-scans-cause-for-concern/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5052760/

https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/50-in-utero-human-studies-confirm-risks-prenatal-ultrasound/

https://ingefleur.com/pregnancy-labor/alternatives-for-ultrasounds/

Kathryn goes over what a birth plan is & why it’s needed for a hospital birth. What she put on her birth plan. & here is a link to get your free birth plan template. One blank copy & one with some common desires. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFG4rLhkS8/u8gaWYJdShL9L8gtnSetpw/view?utm_content=DAFG4rLhkS8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Kathryn, the Pure Doula, talks about what can cause us to outgrow friends once we become a mom. How do or should you feel? Is it normal? Is it the end of the world? Why space is needed.

Kathryn (and Mercy) chats about what a doula is and provides, what led her to become a doula & how many are there in New Jersey?

Welcome to The Pure Doula podcast with The Pure Doula, Kathryn. A quick hello & quick intro to what to expect with this podcast. Make sure you follow Kathryn @thepuredoula on Facebook & Instagram. God bless.