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Show Notes:

[1:27] Godelieve's background

[3:18] Pregnancy experience

[5:16] Providers

[8:13] Differences between the Netherlands and the US

[10:03] Godelieve's birth partner

[11:52] Birth partner's experience with the birth course

[14:07] Birth prep

[17:13] Mental tools that kept Godelieve strong

[19:18] Physical things that helped and home births past 42 weeks

[20:47] Exams leading up to birth and labor experience

[22:15] From first contraction to birth

[34:51] How did Godelieve's contractions feel while giving birth and how did she work through them?

[38:38] Advice

[40:36] Sharing the birth with her first daughter

[43:34] Podcast inspirations to get through birth

[45:14] Favorite tools to get through labor

[46:46] Pushing

[49:04] Postpartum

[51:36] Breastfeeding

[53:50] Adjusting to 1 and then 2 babies

[55:32] Advice for moms exhausted from motherhood

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[1:29] Our Reviewer of the Week, tryingtocancel10088, said: "Stephanie is a great host. She asks thoughtful questions and her conversations with her guests are easy to follow. Great advice and education for new and expecting moms."

[2:40] #1: Your water might not break

[7:54] #2: Getting an epidural does not mean you are not going to feel anything

[12:00] #3: You might poop while pushing

[14:22] #4: Any modesty you might have had will be gone

[15:34] #5: You do not have to be induced if you go past your guess date

[18:17] #6: You can say no to any test or procedure

[21:50] #7: You will bleed for 6 weeks after birth no matter if you had a vaginal or Caesarean birth

[23:35] #8: No matter how painful or intense giving birth is, you'll want to do it again

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Show Notes:

[1:29] Reviewer of the Week

[2:18] What does Meaghan do?

[5:18] What is craniosacral therapy?

[7:41] How does this differ from chiropractic care?

[11:55] Typical appointment breakdown

[22:30] The importance of holding space

[25:26] When should babies see a CST?

[29:45] Benefits for pregnant mothers

[31:56] At-home techniques for moms

[35:03] Common CST techniques

[39:49] Where to find Meaghan

• Website
• Instagram

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Links Mentioned:

• My Essential Birth Course
• My Essential Birth Postpartum Course
• My Essential Birth Instagram

Show Notes:

[1:29]  This episode is going to be all about how you know that labor is coming, which of course we cannot know unless there is some contractions happening or your back of waters has broken. Something like following a pattern where things are getting longer, stronger, closer together, and that is how we know that labor is on its way. 

[2:26] Signs of labor:

• Preparing your nest - all of a sudden you start like scrubbing your house or you're noticing that things are out of place; you just start like organizing and building your little nest, building your home, getting ready for this little baby to come home
• Loose bowel movements - you can have this almost like flu-like feeling where you think you're getting sick or feel off; loose bowels or diarrhea, can be really common in the beginning and it's just your body's way of clearing out
• Lower back pain -  it can start with like the cramping feeling in the lower back
• Hungry? Tired? Thirsty? 
• Losing your mucus plug -  t
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[1:21] Our Reviewer of the Week, Glam girl 4 life, said "I started listening to this podcast when I was around 30 weeks pregnant & listened whenever I had free time, in the car, shower, washing dishes, etc. I had been told by pretty much everyone that I wouldn't be able to have an unmedicated birth because of my extremely low pain tolerance but this podcast gave me the mental strength I needed to achieve that even in a scary situation. I ended up going to the hospital at 34 weeks 2 days after waking up with a placental abruption. I ended up going from 3cm to birthing my baby in 3 hours with no epidural. Listening to these podcast & birth stories mentally prepared me in such a short amount of time. I had my baby in July 2023 and still listen to this podcast! | cannot stop recommending this podcast to every pregnant person I know!"

[3:19] Kyla shares her inspiring birth story, from struggling with irregular cycles and infertility treatments to the unexpected joy of conce...

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[1:41] Our Reviewer of the Week, Jo-Shanks, said: "I listened to this podcast before getting pregnant and all throughout my pregnancy journey. At my 36 week appointment, things changed very fast for me. I went from one slightly elevated blood pressure reading at 35 weeks to my midwife telling me I most likely would be induced the next day at my 36 week appointment. I credit this podcast with all the knowledge I walked into that induction with. I was able to consent to certain procedures with confidence and deny others. I was indeed induced the next day and less than 48 hours laster our daughter arrived. I did the daily exercises and truly believe that flipped out girl and got her in optimal position. Next baby I am not procrastinating and will be taking her course!"

[2:31] Sophie Harris is a pregnancy and postpartum psychotherapist and founder of Looking After Mum. Sophie has worked with hundreds of mums to manage feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and low mood to feel con...

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[1:48] Our Reviewer of the Week, momof4, said: "I had felt so defeated after having a traumatic vaginal birth full of interventions and a painful C-section with my 2nd. With my 3rd, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to even try for a VBAC as I had no confidence in my own ability to birth my baby. Then . . . as if by divine intervention, I found this podcast during that 3rd pregnancy. It changed everything for me. I went from feeling like birth happened to me twice to going on to have two more babies via beautiful and redemptive VBACs (last one completely unmedicated). Stephanie does a great job informing mothers on their options and potential hiccups in the pregnancy and birthing process so listeners can make the best decision for themselves and their babies. This podcast and the birth course are a must for any woman. My husband was also grateful for the easily digestible information from both the podcast and course. I am forever thankful and still listen to the podcast weekl...

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[1:30] Our Review of the Week, MECovell123, said: "I am a pelvic floor PT and I first started listening to this podcast to learn more information about pregnancy and birth for my clients. I continued to listen throughout my own pregnancy and was overwhelmed at the amount of helpful information that helped me prepare mentally and physically for my own delivery. I loved listening to all the positive birth stories and found the information in the class very helpful. I am now a proud mama of a 2 week old little girl and enjoying all the information in the postpartum course! Thank you, Stephanie, for all that you do!"

[2:43] Today's topic is about Vitamin K. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of gathering information to make informed decisions, especially regarding newborn care. There is uncertainty many parents feel about certain medical interventions immediately after birth. While not advocating for or against these interventions, Stephanie aims to provide deeper insight...

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[2:23] We have a Book Giveaway this week! We are giving away a copy of Real Food for Fertility written by Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. We have Lisa on the podcast today! 

In order to be entered into the giveaway, go give us a review! You're going to open up Apple Podcasts, find Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy Podcast, scroll down, select Ratings and Reviews. Click the stars, write a review, and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved from this week's episode, or just the podcast in general. Screenshot the review that you left and email it over to [email protected]!

[3:27] Our Reviewer of the Week, ERees307, said: "This podcast was my best resource during pregnancy! I just had my first baby and before the birth I listened to every episode of this podcast! My birth preferences went out the door when my babe was diagnosed with fetal growth restriction and I was scheduled to be induced early. This podcast gave me t...

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[1:58] Our Reviewer of the Week, Birthing in Bliss, said: "So thankful to stumble upon this inspiring podcast around 26 weeks pregnant while searching for info on the Fresh Test. That episode became the first of MANY that I devoured during the last 14 weeks of my pregnancy. Listening to and internalizing all of the birth stories and especially Stephanie's empowering explanations of unmediated birth in the birthing course emboldened me to switch my birth plans from the hospital where I had my first two babies to a birthing center at almost 35 weeks pregnant! I became hooked on the prenatal exercises and utilized the meditation tracks every evening, even making my own to relax with before and during labor. I had the labor and delivery experience of my dreams and was truly able to be present during every moment, enjoying the spa- like ambiance of the birthing center culminating in a beautiful water birth. Watching my previously skeptical physician husband fully shift his o...