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The Birth Journeys Podcast®️: Lifting the veil on the birth experience

Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach

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Welcome to The Birth Journeys Podcast®, a unique space where we share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each episode, we dive into essential topics like birth preparation, deb ...
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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Beth Connors is a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and girl mom. Every week, Your Birth Bestie, shares practical pregnancy tips, personal birth stories, and dives deep into informed and empowering maternity care to help you have the best labor and delivery experience. Tune in for expert insights and trusted support through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Get answers to all your pregnancy questions including: What pregnancy and labor interventions ar ...
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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, or have birthed a baby in the last few years, OR you are working in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you. Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing ...
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In the episode, you will hear Valerie talk about her 3 birth experiences. She goes into detail about how challenging her first pregnancy and birth were and how medical bullying played a huge role in her NICU experience. She then goes on to talk about what it felt like to finally have a baby that stayed on her chest withou…
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Trish welcomes Elizabeth Agrapidis to share practical strategies to help new moms maintain joy while supporting their baby's development. Elizabeth Agrapidis is an accomplished educator, pediatric physical therapist, teacher, NDT certified practitioner, author, toy inventor, wife and a mom of two. She is putting many of the puzzle pieces of whole c…
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Send us a text Dr. Shweta Patel, a respected and innovative OB-GYN, joins us to unveil her upcoming book, "The Book of Hormones," promising a fresh perspective on the complex role of hormones in women's health. Her journey from wanting to write an all-encompassing guide to a focused exploration of hormones reveals untold stories and overlooked aspe…
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Trish covers all the critical aspects of medical interventions during pregnancy and birth, and how you can navigate these medical interventions with confidence, like a birth boss. She discusses essential interventions such as movement restriction, IV administration, and cervical exams, while emphasizing the necessity of informed consent and underst…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Morgan shares her preterm birth experience with her son Josiah as well as her birth center birth experience with her son Noah. Both babies ended up in the NICU for different reasons. She also dives into how being an adoptee has impacted how she envisions herself as a mother to her own biological children.…
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Trish is excited to welcome Dr. Rebecca Dekker to the podcast! Dr. Dekker is a PhD, RN, and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Dr. Rebecca Dekker had a traumatic birth experience when she trusted doctors to do what was best for her, and was shocked after finding out the care she got was not evidence-based. Doctors advised restricted food and dri…
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Send us a text Facing the daunting challenges of new motherhood amid a pandemic, Brigette Panetta's story is a testament to resilience and unwavering dedication. Just days before giving birth to her daughter Emerald, Brigette found herself embroiled in an unexpected legal battle over her family business, all while navigating the tumultuous waters o…
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Trish emphasizes the importance of understanding your rights during labor and pregnancy to have a confident and empowered birth experience. As a labor and delivery nurse with over 16 years of experience and a mother of seven, she stresses the need for informed consent—being fully informed about medical interventions to make voluntary decisions with…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Nicole shares her experience with loss through miscarriage as well as diving into her two very different birth experiences with her son Baker and daughter Sophia. She goes into detail about how different it was for her to birth in the hospital and then chooses a last-minute homebirth during the prime time…
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Trish welcomes Samantha Day, a certified sleep specialist, about the myths and truths surrounding newborn and new mama sleep. Samantha shares her journey from being a behavior specialist to becoming a newborn sleep expert, and provides practical tips for new and expecting mothers to optimize their baby's sleep and how to prepare for this during pre…
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Send us a text How does a mother endure the stress of a high-risk pregnancy and the NICU during the early days of the pandemic? Join us as Ashley Martin from Southern Missouri bravely shares her incredible journey, from the initial excitement of a planned pregnancy to the harrowing moments of dealing with complications like a subchorionic hemorrhag…
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Today, we're talking about a really important topic, how to avoid a cesarean. With c section rates being so high, it's crucial to know how to boost your chances of a vaginal delivery, and avoid unnecessary interventions. We're going to cover the risks of cesareans, why they happen, and I'm going to share some tips, some practical, but enlightening …
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Mandy shares what it was like to be pregnant for the first time with her daughter Brooke. She dives into detail about a choroid plexus brain cyst scare that happened midway through her pregnancy as well as how her birth went quicker than expected. We end our interview by talking about her current pregnanc…
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Whether you're currently recovering from a C-section or preparing for one, this episode with Dr. Sabrina Thorpe, will help answer your biggest questions, from what to expect physically to how physical therapy can play a crucial role in your recovery. In this episode, you can expect: What are the most common physical challenges during c-section reco…
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Learn about the BEST PREGNANCY FOODS to keep you and your baby healthy during this journey. Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, Owner, and Founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, is on the show today. Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook, and master online nutrition educator. Today, we'll ta…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a more empowering childbirth experience! Join me as I sit down with Suzzie Vehrs, a dedicated doula and mother of two, who made a remarkable transition from finance to birth advocacy. Suzzie opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy, loss, and the incredible power of support during childbirth. You'll…
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Empower your birth with Trish’s three part framework: Mindset Education Advocacy In this powerful teaching, Trish shares her insights and expert tips to help expecting mothers navigate the journey of childbirth with confidence, diving into what you CAN control during birth. Trish emphasizes the importance of mindset, education, and advocacy in achi…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Elliott shares her two preemie birth stories of her daughter Adelaide and her son Brennan. She talks about how being a midwife was both a pro and a con while pregnant and how she learned about her special bicornuate (heart-shaped) uterus. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/67 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended …
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In this episode, I share all the details of my positive home birth story with my third daughter, Harper! From navigating pregnancy decisions to the amazing, intense moment of welcoming my baby at home, I reflect on how this experience reinforced my passion for supporting others on their birth journeys as a midwife. What to expect: My decision behin…
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Trish welcomes her Calm Labor Confident Birth student, Taylor, to share her inspiring birth story. Taylor (45 next month) is a wife and mum of Luca, her first son who was born in June with her husband Dennis. She goes by Dr. Taylor Burrowes on social media (her maiden name) and has a PhD in marriage, couples & family counseling. She’s a retired men…
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Send us a text Can pelvic floor therapy be the missing piece in postpartum recovery? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Katie Bayer, PT, DPT, owner of Transition Physical Therapy and co-founder of Behive Wellness. Katie shares her deeply personal journey through a twin pregnancy, a premature delivery at 33 weeks, and the emoti…
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Listen in to this educational episode as Trish teaches you how to harness the power of mindset, emphasizing your mindset’s pivotal role in achieving a confident and calm birth experience. Trish introduces various mindset strategies, shares personal anecdotes, and highlights the importance of education in labor preparation. She discusses the fear-pa…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Kelli talks about her struggles with infertility that led her to the option of IVF. With her first round of IVF failing she turns to adoption and the way she finds a family is not how you would expect. Kelli also shares what it was like to find out she got pregnant naturally by surprise. birthasweknowitpo…
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Trish welcomes Daphne Delvaux, also known as the Mama Attorney, about the complexities and rights surrounding pregnancy and employment. Daphne Delvaux, Esq. is an award-winning trial attorney and Founder of Delvaux Law, a firm devoted to women's rights at work. Daphne is also the creator of the Mamattorney, a platform on a mission to educate women …
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Send us a text Discover how to transform your childbirth experience with insights from Neri Life Choma, a seasoned childbirth educator, birth doula, and the visionary behind the Birth Coach Method. We delve into the emotional and mental readiness that modern childbirth demands and explore how traditional methods may no longer suffice. Neri shares h…
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Hey Mama, this episode is an educational training on key information and common questions about epidurals. Trish covers when to get an epidural, its effects on labor, and debunks myths such as epidurals increasing the likelihood of a C-section or causing permanent back pain. Other topics covered include epidural side effects, such as blood pressure…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Angela talks about her struggles with conception through IVF due to her late diagnosis of stage 4 endometriosis. She also talks about her micro preemie birth experience with her son Bennet at just 25 weeks gestation in addition to some of the details of how having a tiny sick baby in the NICU was impacted…
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Trish welcomes Stephanie Fritz, a licensed midwife and essential oil expert, to discuss various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Stephanie shares her journey into midwifery, recounting her early experiences and the personal sacrifices she and her family made to support her calling. This conversation covers the natural process …
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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the journey of Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick, an internationally acclaimed feminine authenticity and embodiment mentor. Elise shares her powerful birth stories—one marked by trauma, the other by peace. From a challenging 16.5-hour labor at a birth center to the serene home birth of her second child, Elise emphasizes …
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In this episode, Trish educates on preparing for an unmedicated birth while being induced. She covers various induction methods, including Cytotec, Cervidil, Foley bulb, and other methods such as membrane stripping, emphasizing the importance of being educated about these options. Trish shares personal stories from her own unmedicated births and di…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Melissa shares her two personal birth stories of her three boys. She talks about what it was like to give birth for the first time while being induced and then going on to have a precipitous vaginal twin birth the second time around. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/64 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for e…
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Trish welcomes Dr. Stephanie Lopez, a former NASA psychologist turned healing coach specializing in helping daughters of narcissistic mothers. Dr. Steph explains her journey from working at NASA to becoming a healing coach, driven by her own experiences with anxiety and emotional breakdowns. This conversation covers practical strategies for managin…
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Send us a text Discover the extraordinary journey of Amy Suzanne, the founder and CEO of Pink Stork, as she navigates the trials of infertility, debilitating nausea and vomiting, and life threatening sepsis—all while supporting her husband during military deployments. Amy's inspiring tale of resilience and faith takes center stage as she shares how…
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Trish dives into how to embrace labor pain and shift your mindset to prepare for a positive childbirth experience. In this teaching, Trish explains the difference between pain tolerance and pain threshold, emphasizing the unique nature of labor pain that requires embracing rather than escaping. Trish introduces the importance of mindset, confidence…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Tessa and Jeff share their conception journey with IVF and talk about the two birth stories of their daughters Maisie and Rosie. Let’s just say that both ended up being accidentally unassisted because Tessa utilized hypnobirthing techniques. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/63 Disclaimer: This podcast is intend…
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Are you a pregnant mom feeling overwhelmed or unprepared for your breastfeeding journey? I have been there twice before, but there is a way to have more support and information before your baby arrives. I am on this journey with you with baby number three due in a few days! In this episode, we’ll dive into prenatal lactation education with our spec…
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Trish welcomes Erin Moore, a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two for a real conversation about the complexities of those early days of breastfeeding. Trish shares her personal struggles in her breastfeeding journey while Erin provides shame-free, expert advice on handling unexpected challenges when it comes t…
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Have you ever wondered how your baby’s position during pregnancy can affect your labor and delivery experience? Many expecting moms are curious about the best ways to make sure their baby is in the best position for a smoother birth. In this episode, we’ll dive into what you need to know about baby positioning and how you can encourage the best out…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a smoother postpartum recovery with Lynn Schulte, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and the visionary behind the Institute for Birth Healing. In today's episode, Lynn shares her journey from experiencing positive births to developing specialized techniques for postpartum care. Discover how she identifie…
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Today Trish talks about the importance of monitoring fetal movements to ensure your baby's health. She provides practical advice on how to perform fetal movement counts, emphasizing that all movements, excluding hiccups, should be noted. Trish explains that regular monitoring, after 27-28 weeks, can significantly reduce the risk of stillbirth by 30…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Allison dives into how her first birth with her daughter was traumatic and how it led her to become a birth doula. She also shares the the details of how she felt when she was unexpectedly pregnant with her son after being adamant of “one and done” in addition to sharing about her redemptive home birth. b…
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If you want a home-like birth experience in the hospital setting, this episode is for you! Join me as I share my home birth preparation tips and how they aren’t much different than how I would plan for another hospital experience. Many women want the intimacy, atmosphere, and autonomy of a home birth, but it's not always the right fit for everyone.…
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Trish speaks with Paulette Kamenecka, a mother of two, author, and the podcast host of , “What You Didn’t Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth”. Paulette has navigated a chain of unexpected events in her pregnancy, introducing her to autoimmune diseases, high risk pregnancy, neonatology, and the general state of medical care that is available …
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Pregnant moms often wonder if it’s worth it to collect colostrum during pregnancy? Or maybe you’re completely new to the idea of hand expression during pregnancy! In this episode, we delve into the benefits, methods, and reasons behind colostrum harvesting. Join us as we explore this valuable practice that can provide a great start for your newborn…
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Send us a text What if the toughest decision of your life could lead to profound personal growth? In our latest episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Kingsley, a life and after-abortion coach, who opens up about her deeply personal and multifaceted reproductive health journey. Amanda shares her story of navigating planned and u…
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Trish educates on how to push like a pro during labor using purposeful positioning and pushing that makes sense, emphasizing the importance of education and listening to your instincts. This episode encourages you to take control of your birthing experience by understanding labor stages, learning about different pushing positions, and trusting your…
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Send Kiona a Text Message! In this episode, Karin shares her experience with ectopic pregnancy, trusting her intuition, and dives into the details of the two birth stories of her sons. We also talk about what inspired her to write the memoir, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/61 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educa…
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Did you know that you can birth your baby without a single cervical exam during pregnancy or labor? In this episode, we’ll explore how you can assess labor progress in other ways, understand the true necessity of these exams, and how to advocate for what you want during your birthing experience. What to expect: Understand the frequency and routine …
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In this episode, Trish welcomes Gina Mundy who is a childbirth attorney, bestselling author, wife, and mother of three children. Gina is an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery. Drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the book "A Parent's Guide…
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Are you wondering what natural methods can help you go into labor or prepare your body for birth? This episode will answer these questions, but also give you insight and support if a checklist of extra things causes more stress! In this episode, you’ll learn about: The importance of reducing stress: How staying calm and confident can naturally prom…
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