What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

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

What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond episodes

May 17, 2023 EP 125: Redemptive Birth with Becca Douglas
In this episode Becca shares the birth of her second baby! She shares a beautiful and redemptive birth that was everything she planned and hoped for!
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58 min
May 03, 2023 EP 124: Unmedicated Birth Story with Caroline LaBonte
In this episode Caroline shares her 36 hour unmedicated birth story!
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39 min
January 11, 2023 EP 123: Becoming a Mother While Grieving the Unexpected Loss of her Husband with Nicole Wheeler
In this episode Nicole Wheeler shares he journey through pregnancy and birth. At 24 weeks along, Nicole's husband of almost 9 years unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34. She describes going through what should be the happiest time in her life, while simultaneously experiencing profound grief. Her goal in sharing her story is to connect with others in this heart breaking season and to help give discussion on grief at a young age.
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41 min
January 04, 2023 EP 122: Let's Talk About Sex!
In this episode we give a quick year end recap, answer a couple questions submitted by listeners, and then dive into talking all about postpartum sex!
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41 min
December 28, 2022 EP 121: L&D RN's Unmedicated Birth Story with Cassie Subler
In this episode Cassie Subler shares her birth story! Cassie is a labor and delivery/postpartum nurse and aspiring doula. She gave birth to her son, Ambrose, ten months ago.
She is very passionate about the importance of preparing for childbirth, especially as a labor and delivery nurse. Cassie shares how she felt like she had to listen to a lot of successful stories of un-medicated, no-pitocin births to give her the confidence needed to have the unmedicated + birth center birth she wanted.
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45 min
December 21, 2022 EP 120: Emergent Cesarean after Cord Prolapse with Kyra Long
In this episode Kyra Long shares her wild birth story! Kyra had a cord prolapse during labor which resulted in an emergent cesarean birth- having no extra anesthetic besides an epidural. She also got an “epidural bubble” postpartum and had to get a blood patch done.

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32 min
December 14, 2022 EP 119: Birth Center Transfer with Savannah Allanson
In this episode Savannah Allanson is sharing her birth story! Savannah planned a birth center birth but was later transferred to the hospital. She shares about her struggle with her repair postpartum and the long journey it took to get herself feeling better!
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57 min
December 07, 2022 EP 118: Podcast Update, PREGNANCY Update, and More!
HI! this podcast is a general update, on life, the future of the podcast, my pregnancy, and more! Mariana became my bestfriend quickly after she told her story on the podcast - that then evolved into us going into full time work together!
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52 min
November 21, 2022 EP 117: Advocating For Yourself While Birthing in the Hospital with Nicole Zlotnicki
In this episode Nicole Zlotnicki is coming on to share her birth story! Nicole was my FIRST EVER doula client. Her birth story was nothing like she planned- however she advocated for her wishes, educated herself, and built a birth team to come along side her. Her story is a great example of how to navigate the medical system and stick up for your wishes while having medical anxiety. She conquered so many fears throughout birth and continues to postpartum, her biggest tips are to advocate for yourself, educate yourself, hire a doula, and accept help!
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Breast milk jewelry: thehoneyandgold.com
55 min
November 07, 2022 EP 116: Unmedicated Birth of Rainbow Baby After Three Losses with Alyssa Molan
In this episode Alyssa Molan is coming on the podcast to share the beautiful birth story of her rainbow baby. She talks about the mental / emotional anxiety of being pregnant after three miscarriages but ultimately her faith got her through. Alyssa's story is amazing, beautiful, and encouraging. She went on to have an unmedicated birth with her baby girl.
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Breast milk jewelry: thehoneyandgold.com

1 hr 11 min