Built To Birth Podcast

First-Time Mom Gives Birth on Side of the Road to Breech Baby | Ep 21: Alisha's Birth Story

In this incredible natural birth story on the Built To Birth Podcast, first-time mom Alisha shares how she unexpectedly went into labor while hours away from her midwives—and ultimately gave birth to her breech baby on the side of the road next to a river. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register 📹 Watch Alicia's Birth Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUbOutQIVS4 After her water broke, labor progressed quickly. What started as a drive back toward her birth team turned into the realization that they weren't going to make it. Alisha and her husband pulled off the highway, found a place near a river, and prepared to meet their baby without their midwives physically there. Then came another surprise: their baby was breech. Alisha shares what it was like to realize her baby was coming butt-first, how she stayed calm and trusted her body through an unexpected breech birth, and how her husband and midwife supported her as everything unfolded. We also talk about how Alisha prepared during pregnancy, the mindset and coping techniques she used during labor, and how that preparation helped her surrender when her birth looked nothing like what she had planned. This is an unforgettable story about natural childbirth, unmedicated birth, breech birth, precipitous labor, free birth, trusting your body, and navigating the unexpected during birth. If you're pregnant, preparing for a natural birth, or simply love hearing empowering and positive birth stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this Built To Birth Podcast episode: natural birth story, breech birth, unmedicated birth, first-time mom birth story, free birth, unexpected birth, childbirth preparation, birth mindset, precipitous labor, natural childbirth, and positive birth stories.

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First-Time Mom Goes From 5 CM to Baby in 1 Hour | Ep 20: Kat's Birth Story

What happens when a first-time mom arrives at the hospital 5 centimeters dilated—and everyone thinks she still has hours to go? In this positive birth story, Kat shares how she prepared for an unmedicated natural birth, stayed calm through labor, advocated for the birth she wanted, and then progressed much faster than anyone expected. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register Kat began pregnancy feeling fearful about what pregnancy and childbirth might be like. But as she learned more about labor and delivery, natural childbirth, birth preparation, and the mental side of giving birth, that fear began turning into excitement and confidence. She and her husband prepared together using Built To Birth, learning not only what to expect during labor but how he could support her, advocate for her wishes, and remain a calm presence throughout birth. Once admitted, Kat was 5 centimeters dilated with contractions less than two minutes apart. As a first-time mom, everyone expected she still had a while to go—but her body had other plans. In this episode, Bridget and Kat talk about natural birth, unmedicated labor, positive hospital birth, birth preparation, cervical dilation, pushing, birth partners, advocating for yourself during labor, overcoming fear of childbirth, and trusting your body during birth. Kat’s story is an encouraging reminder that birth doesn't always follow a predictable timeline—and that education, preparation, support, and confidence can make a meaningful difference in how you experience it. In this episode: Preparing for an unmedicated natural birth Overcoming fear of childbirth through education Early labor as a first-time mom Laboring at home before going to the hospital Laboring in the hospital parking lot Arriving at 5 cm dilated Why cervical dilation doesn't predict when your baby will arrive Having a supportive birth partner Advocating for your birth preferences in the hospital Being offered an epidural during an unmedicated birth Going from 5 cm to 10 cm much faster than expected Being told not to push while waiting for the doctor Pushing and experiencing a second-degree tear Kat's positive hospital birth experience Why she's already excited to give birth again Follow the Built To Birth Podcast for more positive birth stories, natural birth stories, pregnancy education, childbirth preparation, labor and delivery experiences, postpartum conversations, and empowering stories from real moms.

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From Terrified of Birth to Two Empowering Natural Births | Ep 19: Annaliese's Birth Story

What if you’re terrified of giving birth but desperately want a positive, empowering birth experience? In this episode of the Built to Birth Podcast, Bridget sits down with Annaliese to share her journey through pregnancy, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, fear of childbirth, and two empowering, positive natural birth experiences. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register Before becoming a mom, Annaliese was afraid of pregnancy and birth. After an unexpected pregnancy ended in miscarriage, becoming pregnant again brought both excitement and anxiety. She began intentionally preparing for birth through education, positive birth stories, breathing techniques, and learning how to trust her body. That preparation ultimately led to an unmedicated birth center birth with her first baby—and an experience that completely changed the way she viewed childbirth. During her next pregnancy, however, a new fear emerged: an overwhelming anxiety that something would happen to her baby during birth. Annaliese shares how she navigated those fears through prayer, positive affirmations, birth education, and intentionally filling her mind with encouraging birth stories. Her second labor then unfolded incredibly quickly, leading to a fast water birth at a birth center and an intense first few moments after her baby was born. Annaliese and Bridget talk honestly about pregnancy anxiety, pregnancy after miscarriage, overcoming fear of birth, natural childbirth, unmedicated labor, water birth, birth center birth, breathing techniques for labor, doulas, midwifery care, partner support, and preparing mentally for childbirth. If you’re pregnant and feeling scared or overwhelmed by birth, Annaliese’s story is a beautiful reminder of how much can change when fear is met with education, preparation, support, and trust. In this episode: Overcoming fear of pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy after miscarriage and navigating anxiety Preparing for a positive birth experience Breathing techniques for labor Annaliese’s first unmedicated birth center birth Giving birth in an upright position Preparing for a second natural birth Her incredibly fast second labor Her birth center water birth When her baby needed help immediately after birth How her midwives responded The role of a doula and supportive husband Why positive birth stories can matter during pregnancy Using birth education to replace fear with confidence

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Her Doctor’s Biggest Vaginal Delivery EVER | Ep 18: Bethanie's Birth Story

Childhood friends reconnect to share a positive birth story. Bethanie's journey from pregnancy to labor and delivery is filled with challenges and triumphs, highlighting the importance of preparation, support, and endurance. Bethanie shares her challenging yet empowering birth story, from a long labor to delivering her doctor's biggest vaginal delivery ever. Her experience highlights the mental and physical strength required for childbirth, as well as the importance of support and preparation. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register Takeaways Childhood friends reconnect after years, sharing a powerful birth story. Preparation, support, and endurance play a crucial role in the journey from pregnancy to labor and delivery. Mental and physical preparation are crucial for childbirth. Support from a partner and healthcare provider is essential during labor. The experience of childbirth, though challenging, is incredibly empowering and worth it. Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting with Childhood Friend 03:35 Pregnancy and Motherhood 12:06 Preparing for Birth 16:11 Onset of Labor 20:47 Challenges and Endurance in Labor 27:17 The Challenge of a Long Labor 28:11 The Intensity of Pushing 30:22 The Impact of a Big Baby 43:01 The Journey of Recovery 52:15 Reflections and Encouragement

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An Unexpected Diagnosis Changed Her Entire Birth Plan | Ep 17: Ashley's Birth Story

In this episode of the Built to Birth Podcast, we’re sitting down to talk through Ashley's birth story—from preparing for birth and choosing the right birth team to navigating an unexpected preeclampsia diagnosis and induction. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register We talk about what it looked like to make decisions when birth didn’t go exactly as planned, how important it was to feel informed and supported along the way, and why having a birth team you truly trust can make such a difference. We also get into some of the really special moments from her birth—the photos and videos she has to look back on, her baby being born in the amniotic sac, and what her recovery and postpartum experience looked like afterward. More than anything, this conversation is such a good reminder that preparing for birth isn’t about trying to control exactly how your birth unfolds. It’s about understanding your options, learning to trust your body, surrounding yourself with people you trust, and feeling confident making decisions along the way. If you’re pregnant and preparing for birth—or you just love hearing real, honest birth stories—I hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged and empowered. Takeaways How family experiences can shape the way we think about pregnancy and birth Why preparing for birth matters, even when things don’t go according to plan Choosing a birth team you feel safe with and trust Navigating high blood pressure, preeclampsia and induction Making informed decisions and advocating for yourself during labor The importance of autonomy during birth Learning to trust and believe in your body How education and preparation can help you feel more confident and empowered Recovery and the postpartum experience Chapters 00:00 Family and Pregnancy 03:03 Preparing for Birth 12:03 Choosing the Right Team 20:52 Dealing with Pre-Eclampsia 22:25 Preeclampsia Diagnosis and Induction 26:13 Labor and Delivery Experience 29:09 Informed Decision-Making and Advocacy 42:43 The Birth Experience 43:30 The Impact of Pictures and Videos 43:58 The Significance of the Sack of Water 45:08 The Importance of Autonomy in Birth 53:19 Recovery and Postpartum Experience 58:57 Support and Encouragement for Moms

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Ep 16: Shannon's Birth Story

Join me today for my sister in love's birth story! She chose to switch care from a traditional OBGYN at the hospital to a midwife for a homebirth and having her home birth was one of the best decisions Shannon made for her labor and delivery experience. In this positive birth story episode we chat about how ANYONE can have a homebirth. So many women think you have to be a certain type of person to have a homebirth. The truth is, anyone can have a home birth and I think this story is a beautiful example of how true that is! Enjoy this podcast about giving birth at home! ____________________________________ ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 15: Kastle's Birth Story

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Ep 14: Marieta's Birth Story

Speaking up for yourself and your birth preferences is hard to do as a pregnant and birthing woman especially when things don't go according to plan and you need more answers than you're getting. In this Episode of the Built To Birth Podcast, Marieta shares her POSITIVE BIRTH STORY including how she chose between an OBGYN and a Midwife for her hospital birth, her amniotic fluid leaking before labor began, and her induction without epidural using Cervidil. If you need some encouragement on how to speak up, be bold, and find courage in asking questions to your care provider, you are going to love Marieta's birth story. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 13: Kristina's Birth Story

In Episode 13 of the Built To Birth Podcast, Kristina shares her TWO birth experiences, both at a birthing center but the first being somewhat traumatic and the second being healing and empowering. Kristina talks about everything from raspberry leaf tea to induce labor, back labor, transition, different labor positions, to what do contractions feel like, postpartum care, and beyond! I absolutely LOVED chatting with Kristina and hearing her labor and delivery story and I know you will too! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 12: Melissa's Birth Story

Listen to Melissa’s captivating story as she shares her first birth experience which she described as traumatic and her most recent birth experience for which she could not get an epidural. Melissa shares her experiences with and without an epidural and also gives us powerful encouragement and insight on dealing with postpartum depression and miscarriage. Her positive birth story is one you won’t want to miss! Enjoy! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 11: Victoria's Birth Story

Today, Victoria shares her 4 birth stories- one an unexpected C-section, the other 2 successful VBACS with only partially working epidurals, and her 4th, an induced VBAC without an epidural. Her story shares so many different experiences and tips and tricks for how to prepare for labor and birth as well as recovery from c-sections. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 10: Jerrianne's Birth Story

Every birth story is different and can be unpredictable, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed if you’re facing a situation that wasn’t apart of your plan. In today’s Built to Birth podcast, Jerrianne shares about her two birth experiences- her induced hospital birth and her second time giving birth at home as well as her experience with midwifery care. Jerrianne shares about how both her induction and natural birth experience were beautiful in their own way, but how they impacted her postpartum period differently. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

#9: Tea's Birth Story

Birth is not always how we expect it to be, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a beautiful and empowering experience. In the most unforeseen circumstances, you can learn how truly strong and amazing you are- that you truly are BUILT TO BIRTH. In today’s positive birth story, the amazing Tea talks about her experience giving birth quickly (in the car!!) and her previous birth experiences with an epidural vs her most recent natural birth. Tea shares how much of a mental journey birth is and knowing how to have a calm birth, preparing your mind for labor and delivery, and breathing during labor is incredibly important for a positive birth experience. Even with no epidural during labor, Tea shares how she felt less pain and more empowerment in her natural birth story. Birth stories are so powerful and help fill your mind with what is true and encouraging. Whether you’re looking for natural birth stories, birth stories about positive inductions, stories about inductions and no epidural, the Built To Birth podcasts have women’s real and true birth stories to empower and build up confidence in your ability to birth your baby. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register Check out Tea’s jewelry Instagram account - @tikiscustoms

Ep 8: Crissa's Birth Story

Is it hard for you to imagine yourself giving birth with no epidural and having a positive birth story? Many women, because of fear surrounding birth, don’t believe that their body is capable of a natural labor and delivery. In today’s Built to Birth Podcast, Crissa shares her journey from thinking that an epidural was her only option to believing that she truly is BUILT TO BIRTH without an epidural. And Mama, you are built to birth too! Whether you want to labor without an epidural or with one, it’s important to know and believe that you are capable of having a positive birth story and making whatever decisions are necessary from a place of empowerment. Knowing how to have a calm birth is so powerful whether you want the least or the most interventions in your birth experience. In Crissa’s calm birth story, she talks about her membrane sweep, laboring as long as possible at home, using a birth ball in labor, and using visualization. You are going to love her insight and encouragement no matter what kind of birth you are desiring - Enjoy Crissa’s empowering natural birth story! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 7: Eloise's Birth Story

In episode 7, Eloise shares her diagnosis with endometriosis, fertility journey, IVF success story, and natural birth story. She shares with us the many twists and turns life took before getting pregnant at 40 years old, discovering she had a short cervix during pregnancy, and then uncovering how to have a positive birth story while giving birth during COVID 19. Whether you are looking for infertility support, positive birth stories, or wondering about what it’s like to have a first baby at 40, you are going to fall in love with Eloise’s story about overcoming endometriosis and infertility and her journey through pregnancy to giving birth naturally!! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 6: Madison's Birth Story

In this episode of the Built To Birth Podcast, Madison shares her quick change from a hospital birth to a home birth after realizing the changing protocols at her hospital due to COVID 19. Her journey toward motherhood includes pregnancy loss, staying positive and navigating through the season of infant loss, then facing pregnancy and COVID 19 at the same time, and then figuring out what giving birth during COVID 19 would look like for her and her husband. At first very hesitant to the idea of giving birth at home, especially giving birth at home first baby and all, Madison shares with us how she and her partner got on board together to agree on a home birth during COVID 19. Finding a midwife who would attend their home birth, changed their perspective on choosing a home birth. After learning to depth of knowledge and experience midwifery care entails, Madison was sold and she shares about the importance of every woman finding a care provider that they can trust. As you are figuring how to prepare for birth, don't miss out on the power of positive birth stories. Positive stories of women giving birth offer a sneak peak into a real, raw, empowered, and beautiful birth experience. So enjoy this episode, one of many positive labor and delivery stories, that Madison shares with us! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 5: Tess' Birth Story

INDUCED HOSPITAL BIRTH WITH EPIDURAL vs. SPONTANEOUS LABOR WITHOUT EPIDURAL || Guess what… they can BOTH be beautiful experiences. In this podcast, Tess shares her second time mom tips and her positive birth story for her first birth which was an induced labor and her second time giving birth without an induction or any pain medication and what the road to postpartum recovery looked like in both circumstances. Whether you’re trying to have an unmedicated birth or you’re facing a pitocin induction, this podcast will fuel you with encouragement and empowerment as Tess shares honest and powerful truths through her induction birth story/epidural birth story, labor with second baby, and how she attributes her beautiful birth experience to knowing how to breathe during labor and how exercise during pregnancy for normal delivery helped her towards the end. If you are wondering what to expect during labor for first time moms, first baby birth stories, labor with second baby, two under two birth stories, or simply POSITIVE BIRTH STORIES, this podcast with Tess is for you! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, + WRITE A REVIEW on the BUILT TO BIRTH PODCAST ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 4: Lexi's Birth Story

The journey to pregnancy and birth is not always rainbows and butterflies. There are often gray skies and unexpected challenges that test the joy of the season that should bring joy during the pregnancy experience. In Episode 4 of the Built To Birth podcast, first time mama, Lexi, from The Cole Life (CHECK OUT HER YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/thecolelife) shares her first time IVF success story after months and months of uncertainty and hardship. Lexi shares how her pregnancy did not begin as she thought it would, nor did it end as she approached giving birth during COVID 19 and suddenly deciding between home vs hospital birth/birth center. While giving birth without medication was her plan, giving birth at home wasn’t. In her story, she explains how she found peace through it all and learn how to have a positive birth. She shares her experience from her long labor and delivery as well as birth tips, and what it was like to have an all natural home birth and an all natural water birth. If you’re looking for IVF success stories, positive labor and delivery story, back labor birth stories, home birth stories, this podcast has all that you’re looking for and encouraging wisdom and support from Lexi! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register LISTEN FOR FREE TO BUILT TO BIRTH AFFIRMATION MEDITATIONS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2bUz_06MnltZfeoNoZJbeNLPVkNAtHrz Enjoy this Episode from the Built To Birth Podcast and don’t forget to go to your podcast platform on Apple, Spotify, or Google and subscribe, write a review, and rate it!

Ep 3: Kayla's Birth Story

Listening to POSITIVE BIRTH STORIES teaches you SO much about BIRTH and how to prepare yourself for it. For a first time mom birth holds a lot of unknowns and hearing a labor and delivery story can help clarify and eliminate fears about childbirth. In Episode 3 of the Built To Birth Podcast, Kayla shares how listening to positive birth stories inspired and educated her on the kind of birth that she wanted. She also tells us her own natural birth story sharing details about partner support, spending her labor in tub, the experience of having no epidural, needing an episiotomy, and giving birth for the first time during COVID-19. Whether you are considering your options when it comes to a natural birth vs epidural, natural birth vs c section, home birth vs hospital birth, or whatever options before you, hearing another mama’s birth story can help you decide what is best for you and your baby. If you are considering a natural birth hospital birth, hearing stories of how women navigated their labor is so beneficial in preparing for what to expect. This coronavirus birth story is filled with so much wisdom, joy, and hope and is such a positive birth story. This hospital story captures the beauty of how care providers work with women in labor to help them accomplish their goals, and for Kayla, it was to have a beautiful, empowering unmedicated birth story. But before I give much more away, give it a watch or listen to it on either an Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcast platform. ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register

Ep 2: Daesha's Birth Story

A BEAUTIFUL HOME BIRTH DURING COVID-19 | Almost all births in the United States happen at hospitals that it seems almost crazy to think about giving birth at home nowadays. In Episode 2 of the Built to Birth Podcast, we hear about a home birth experience from first time Mama, Daesha, who drew insight and confidence from the generations of women before her who experienced labor and delivery their own homes. Daesha shares about giving birth without an epidural, processing through birth, the sensations and challenges when stalling during labor, and looking ahead to future births. This home birth story will give you the insight into what a home birth vs hospital birth can look like, how sweet and beautiful partner support during labor is, and giving birth during COVID-19 at home. Listening to positive birth stories is such an impactful way to prepare for birth and preparing for birth and learning how to have a calm birth whether you’re having a hypnobirth, water birth, medicated birth, birth center birth… whatever!... is SO important! So enjoy this natural birth story about Daesha’s experience giving birth in the water and let it remind you that you have options, you can trust your body, and you are BUILT TO BIRTH! ✅ The Built To Birth Class - https://builttobirth.com/?el=podcast ✅ Free Mini Birth Class - https://www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast ✅ Free Week-By-Week Pregnancy Guide - https://www.builttobirth.com/week-by-week-pregnancy/?el=podcast 🌱 The Holistic Womanhood Course - https://holisticwomanhood.com/ 🩸 Free 'Heal Your Menstrual Cycle' Workshop - https://holisticwomanhood.com/period-register