What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

By Jennifer Baalaer, Doula, RN, BSNParenting Kids & Family

What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond episodes

October 04, 2023 EP 135: Changing from Home Birth to Induction with Jen Tolson
In this episode Jen shares both of her birth stories. Her first was an induction with no epidural, for her second Jen originally planned for a home birth but ended up choosing to be induced due to hypertension.
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52 min
September 27, 2023 EP 134: Home Birth Transfer with Julia Burr
In this episode Julia shares her journey through pregnancy and decision for a home birth. Although when labor unfolded Julia ended up transferring to the hospital and birthing her baby via cesarean - she shares the key things that led her to feeling empowered and in control during her birth.
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43 min
September 20, 2023 EP 133: Finding a Brain Tumor at 33 Weeks Pregnant with Taylor Herrero
In this episode Taylor shares her pregnancy and birth journey. At 33 weeks pregnant Taylor suffered a seizure in her sleep. After multiples tests the doctors told her she had a brain tumor in her frontal lobe - they wanted to operate immediately while she was pregnant. Surprisingly, Taylor was flooded with peace and calmness. Throughout her story Taylor is full of joy and hope - her goal in sharing her story is to give glory to God.
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1 hr 1 min
September 13, 2023 EP 132: Unmedicated Birth Story - In Denial at 10cm - with Amanda Cosmo
In this episode Amanda shares her birth story! Amanda had "back
pain" from what she thought was a pulled back muscle for days- turns out she was in labor the entire time! She arrived to the hospital completely dilated with contractions that were still 8-10 minutes apart.
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34 min
August 16, 2023 EP 131: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Alexa Graham
In this episode Alex comes on the podcast to share her 22 hour unmedicated hospital birth story!
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40 min
August 09, 2023 EP 130: Giving Birth in an Ambulance with Morgan Anastasia
In this episode Morgan is sharing her wild birth story! Morgan got turned away from the hospital and ended up giving birth in her driveway in an ambulance!
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36 min
July 12, 2023 EP 129: Beautiful Birth Center Birth with Samantha Mabe
In this episode samantha shares all about the birth of her son at a birth center here in NC. She shares how she prepped a TON- physically, mentally, emotionally, and educationally. She describes her birth in such a beautiful and positive way!
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42 min
June 28, 2023 EP 128: Home Birth Story with Liz Buckley
In this episode Liz is sharing her home birth story! Liz chose to birth her second baby at home with an amazing birth team. She had a rather quick birth and was in denial for much of it! She shares how she made the decision to transition her care to a home birth and how she prepped for her second birth!
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52 min
June 07, 2023 EP 127: My ONE Hour Home Birth!
In this episode I am sharing all about my home birth including my pregnancy, plans, and how it all unfolded. It was crazy, quick, and shocking. My son was born at home, on my bathroom floor, in ONE hour of labor, and weighed TEN pounds. Listen to the full story!
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55 min
May 31, 2023 EP 126: Birth Story + Epidural Reaction with Alison Tullius
In this episode Alison shares her birth story! Alison describes her labor as rough overall, much due to a reaction to her epidural that caused her to go numb all over her body!
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36 min