All About Pregnancy & Birth

All About Pregnancy & Birth


Latest Episodes

[REBROADCAST] A Father's Perspective on Pregnancy & Birth with Falcon Rankins
December 28, 2021

This week we're revisiting episode 81 where I interview my husband, Falcon. It was really interesting to hear what things felt like from his perspective. I talk a lot about the experience of the birth

[REBROADCAST] My Birth Stories
December 21, 2021

This week I'm rebroadcasting my own birth stories! No filters. No gloss. Just truth. Am I proud of every decision I made during my births? Nope. And I share that with you here today. Full website note

[SPECIAL EP] Taking A Break
December 14, 2021

This is a different episode, one that I hadn’t planned, but I’ve realized is absolutely necessary. I am taking a break. Until January I'm stepping back from social media, limiting email, and I'm not r

Ep143: A Holistic Approach with Fertility Coach Elizabeth King
December 07, 2021

A lot of my listeners are already expecting, but I know that some of you are either thinking about getting pregnant or already trying. And just like a holistic approach is important to pregnancy and b

Ep142: MeLynn’s Birth Story - Prenatal Mental Health Treatment
November 30, 2021

We often hear about postpartum depression but rarely is prenatal mental health a topic of discussion. MeLynn experienced anxiety and depression during pregnancy and there is a lot to learn from her st

Ep141: Prenatal Nutrition with Pregnancy Dietician Stephanie Lauri
November 23, 2021

Diet is a vital component of prenatal healthcare which can often be overlooked. Today educator and registered dietician Stephanie Lauri joins us to give this subject the attention it deserves. After r

Ep140: Tiffany’s Birth Story - The Power of Birth Education
November 16, 2021

This is a birth story episode that really warmed my heart. Tiffany used knowledge to overcome fears around being a woman of color getting pregnant and giving birth. As someone who researches everythin

Ep139: Stillbirth
November 09, 2021

Today’s episode is about stillbirth. This is a difficult topic but I’ve actually had several people reach out to me about it. I see stillbirths maybe a handful of times a year, so it’s not extremely c

Ep138: How to Be a “Smart Money Mama” with Financial Educator Chelsea Brennan
November 02, 2021

There’s so much to consider when you’re preparing to bring home your bundle of joy, it can be tough to think about money. Money management in parenthood goes so far beyond just paying for diapers and

Ep137: Rosana’s Birth Story - How Education Led To An Empowering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
October 26, 2021

This is a birth story about a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). After the birth of Rosi’s son resulted in a C-section, she wanted to try for a vaginal birth with her daughter. Her first