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Natural Birth Co. PodcastGRACIE BIRTH STORY- THE JOURNEY OF PREGNANCYAlright guys this is a raw and real episode- No flash dangle editting from our one and only Sophie at Ontrack studio- This is purely recorded and upload so don't mind the chaos at times.Gracie is my dear friend who we recorded her journey throughout her pregnancy- Now we are here recording her birth story laying on her bed at home, Kirri is with Baby daddy Brenton outside.Enjoy my loves xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-031h 16 $Things They Don\'t Tell Her$ Things They Don't Tell HerMy Pregnancy Journey - Part Two with Amy PaulinichWelcome back to Things They Don’t Tell Her Podcast! In this episode, I continue sharing my personal pregnancy journey. I’m joined once again by the wonderful Amy Paulinich, midwife and founder of Natural Birth Co. Together, we dive into managing physical discomforts, preparing for birth, and building a strong support network during pregnancy. Throughout our conversation, I share practical tips that have helped me manage common pregnancy pains, such as round ligament and pelvic girdle pain. We also discuss how I’ve been preparing mentally and physically for birth and the postpart...2024-09-271h 23

Natural Birth Co. PodcastWhy I am closing Natural Birth Co.I'll keep this description brief because I address it all in the episode, what I will say is this... I am so grateful for each of you and the entire experience of Natural Birth Co. Thank you, thank you, thank you! If you would like to reach me for private birth prep workshops please email my personal email: amypaulinich@gmail.comIf you'd like to reach the amazing marketing wizz Soph, email her at hello@ontrackstudio.com.auAll other resources mentioned in the ep can be found here: 2024-08-241h 07

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#70 PROFESSIONAL | Brittany Sharpe McClomb: The Early Urge to Push, Labour Positions, and the Solution for a Swollen CervixHello Mamas. In today’s episode I met with Brittany Sharpe Mccolomb from Blossoming Bellies based out of New Jersey in the United States. Brittany is a certified childbirth educator, a doula, lactation counsellor, and a pelvic biomechanics educator, and she is passionate about sharing evidence-based information with mothers and birth workers regarding her specialties. I myself have partaken in several of Britts’ courses and they have completely changed my view on how birth actually works, and in turn completely changed my whole business. We discussed the importance of Womens Health Physios in this podcast! Natural Birth Co re...2024-07-1358 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#69 SOLO | Identifying the Right Birth Preparation Route For YouThe intention of today's podcast is going to be to really help you figure out and identify in yourself what sort of birth you desire, and if Birth Circle is right for you. In this episode, I talk through the sorts of things that come up during birth, what medical interventions may be offered to you, the toll that can take on your experience, and considerations to make to ensure your birth aligns with your values, no matter what comes up. I discuss:Common medical interventions that are offered to mamasPros and cons of these i...2024-07-0635 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#68 PROFESSIONAL | The Risk Vs Reward with CTG’s with Kristin SmallsHoly heck! Strap in for this one, mamas, because we’re about to blow your mind about the CTG cardiotech graph! Well, by we, I mean my guest, Kirsten Smalls… my role was more so just sitting there with my mouth gaped open because the evidence behind this thing is as shocking as it is fascinating! This episode is going to be so helpful for your decision making process around what scenarios you would be happy with the CTG vs what scenarios you will not. By listening, you will be able to identify when the risk of ha...2024-06-2959 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#67 PROFESSIONAL How to Birth with Confidence with Childbirth Doula, Educator & Author, Rhea DempseyWarning: today’s podcast guest may have you fangirling… In today’s episode I sat down with Rhea Dempsey, a childbirth doula and educator, counsellor and author to Birth With Confidence & Beyond The Birth Plan, (two of NBC’s mamas’ favourite reads)!Rhea came into this space after experiencing an out-of-control birth experience with her first bub, which really opened her mind to the existing birth culture around physiological birth, and birthing in the hospital setting. This is what set her on this path to make so many waves in the physiological birthing space and e...2024-06-231h 27

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#66 Sheridan Joy Austin: Nutrition Advice for Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum Hello, and welcome to the Natural Birth Co. podcast. I am so excited to bring you this amazing episode with the one and only Sheridan Joy Austin, who, after going through her own health stuff in her early twenties and teens, went on to become a nutritionist and then went on to become a Gut & Psychology Syndrome Practitioner.After being in the health and nutrition space for nearly 10 years and working with clients with an array of gut health, immune, hormonal issues and more, in 2017 she became pregnant with her precious little boy Malakai. It was...2024-06-121h 28

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#65 Birth Preparation Options: Calm Birth? Hypnobirthing? Hospital-based Workshops?In this podcast I am breaking down the common birth prep options: hypnobirth, calm birth, hospital birth workshops, and helping you identify the gaps within them. I also unpack the importance of mental and physical preparation, all you can be informed on how to have an empowering birth experience.In this podcast I discuss:What do I even need to prepare for birth? Why do I need to prepare for birth? What is the actual difference between hypnobirth, calm birth, hospital birth workshops? The pros and cons of each What to look for in these external birth...2024-06-0142 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#64 BIRTH STORY Avoiding Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pelvic Floor Injury & Posterior Birth with Nat Saunders Welcome to the latest episode of the NBC podcast! Today, I caught up with Nat Saunders, who you might remember from her first birth story (Ep 41). Back then, Nat shared her experience of a natural posterior birth, resonating deeply with countless mamas out there.Now, nearly nine months later, Nat returns with her adorable nine-month-old, Winnie, in the background, ready to share the journey of her second pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Expect the unexpected, as Nat's second experience proves to be remarkably different from her first – which is actually super common for second-time mamas!2024-05-251h 01

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#63 The Journey of Pregnancy w/ Gracie Pt 6. First Bub- 38 WeeksToday, we're catching up with Gracie in our Journey of Pregnancy series (now at the 38-week mark), and we're diving deep into the physical changes that happen in the body before birth. From cervical developments to those magical baby movements, and that's not all…Gracie opens up about something many expecting mothers might relate to: the sudden appearance of the "motherhood wound" as she gears up to transition into motherhood herself. Plus, we'll take you along for the ride as we navigate:CTG's and a slightly nerve-wracking hospital scareSurrendering to the uncertainty and unknown of...2024-05-1147 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#62 BIRTH STORY Positive birth experience where you are in control WITH an epidural with JacquieWelcome to the Natural Birth Code Podcast! So excited to have you here, ready to dive into some real talk about birth experiences. Today, I am absolutely stoked to introduce you to Jacque. Trust me, you're gonna adore her. She's an NBC mama who's been through the whole shebang – yoga, birth workshops, you name it. And now, seven months post-birth, she's here to share her journey.Get ready, because Jacque's story is a game-changer. We're talking about her experience with an epidural, and let me tell you, it's not your typical tale. See, we often have th...2024-04-271h 14

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#61 DAD’S BIRTH STORY Practical advice for dads-to-be on preparing for birth and navigating the transition into fatherhoodMatt is an amazing NBC dad, after he and his beautiful queen Abbey came through NBC for their birth preparation, they had such a magical empowering birth experience, where they both had to practise deep surrender. Matt tells his perspective on pregnancy, being a birth partner, and fatherhood with so many amazing reality checks, tips, advice and empathy that you guys are absolutely going to love this story!We discuss:Matt's initial perspective on birth and his role as a dad during the early stages of pregnancy.How...2024-04-1354 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#60 The Journey of Pregnancy w/ Gracie Pt 5. First Bub- 30 weeksToday, we're catching up with Gracie in our Journey of Pregnancy series. She's hit the 30-week mark, and let's just say, she's still rockin' that baby bump!In this episode, Gracie keeps it real about the "I'm still pregnant" vibe she's feeling. But don't let that fool you—there's plenty to chat about! We dive into Gracie's recent bout with what seemed like non-stop contractions. We'll laugh, we'll commiserate, and we'll share some tips on how to tell if it's the real deal or just Braxton Hicks.Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of losi...2024-03-3048 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#59 3 Steps to an Easeful & Progressive Birth [SOLO]This is one of our most requested podcasts and for a good reason… Who doesn’t want an easeful and progressive birth?!In this podcast we break down exactly how to get just that in 3 easy steps available to you always. This intricate dance between the physicality of birth (a baby fitting through a pelvis and out of the vagina), and spiritual sense (how our hormones flow during birth and make us feel) can seem like alot to comprehend however it can be easy, it can make sense, and is absolutely achievable for you.Wh...2024-03-1629 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#58 BIRTH STORY Natural Vaginal Birth, Birth Partner Preparation, Transitioning to Motherhood with Lucy Morris (Pt. 2)This is part one of an amazing duo birth story with one of my dearest girlfriends Lucy Morris. She has had 2 amazing natural vaginal births, both in the hospital setting, Arthur now 2.5 years and Francis who is 10 weeks old (and with a during the poddy!). Her husband was her primary birth support for both and is an absolute legend at birth support and securing an environment of safety.Over the two-part’s we discuss:Her 2 natural vaginal births being so differentBirth partner preparationHow Lucy mentally prepared for her dream birthsMiscarriageFinding her ‘thang’ as a mother- dream...2024-03-021h 41

Natural Birth Co. Podcast#57 BIRTH STORY Natural Vaginal Birth, Birth Partner Preparation, Transitioning to Motherhood with Lucy Morris (Pt. 1)This is part one of an amazing duo birth story with one of my dearest girlfriends Lucy Morris. She has had 2 amazing natural vaginal births, both in the hospital setting, Arthur now 2.5 years and Francis who is 10 weeks old (and with a during the poddy!). Her husband was her primary birth support for both and is an absolute legend at birth support and securing an environment of safety.Over the two-part’s we discuss:Her 2 natural vaginal births being so differentBirth partner preparationHow Lucy mentally prepared for her dream birthsMiscarriageFinding her ‘thang’ as a mother- dream...2024-02-171h 03

Natural Birth Co. Podcast56 The Journey of Pregnancy w/ Gracie Pt 4. First Bub- 27 weeksStep into the world of pregnancy with our guest, Gracie, as she shares her journey at 27 weeks. In this insightful episode, we explore various facets of Gracie's experience, providing a holistic view of her unique and empowering approach to expectant motherhood. This is the fourth episode of our mini-series centred around Gracie’s journey of pregnancy, so if you haven’t listened to the first four episodes, do so first. Today’s conversation highlights Gracie's empowering sense of making firm decisions during her pregnancy. From lifestyle choices to birthing plans, she reflects on the refreshing empowerment that co...2024-02-0351 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast55 The Journey of Pregnancy w/ Gracie Pt 3. First Bub- 20 weeksThis podcast with Gracie is an absolute banger, I apologise in advance for the cackles into the microphone, and the detours as we tangent into a catch up as if we having a cuppa together hehe.But we have a lot of fun, a lot of laughs, and discuss a lot of pregnancy goodness in this one!Gracie is currently 20 weeks pregnant.If you haven't listened to her 2 earlier podcasts be sure to give them a listen before this one! And come on the journey with us 2024-01-271h 13

Natural Birth Co. Podcast54 SOLO 3 Things to Prioritise in your PregnancyIt can be really difficult to know what to prioritise for you and your babe throughout pregnancy, especially if this is your first pregnancy, or you are a busy mama-to-be. After working with 100s of mamas, Amy can tell you that this lack of clarity often leads to experiencing loneliness, feeling fearful about your birth experience, or becoming isolated or overly busy-ing themselves. So, today’s podcast is going to simplify it all and give you the top 3 things to prioritise during your pregnancy.Kodies Birth Story Discussed in this podcast is #43. SALE 2024-01-1326 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast53. SOLO 2 reasons why mamas should look forward to contractionsToday’s podcast is with your gal Ams, explaining 2 reasons why you should look forward to contractions. Wild Accusation right? Hear us out and you will be feeling differently by the end of the podcast that’s for sure. Along with the 2 reasons we discuss exactly how to change your attitude towards contractions from fear to excitement.In today’s podcast we discuss:What contractions are and how they workWhat is a progressive birth and why is it importance for a natural birth experienceWhat does ‘effective contractions’ mean and how this is 1 of the 3 MUST’...2023-12-1614 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast52. The Journey of Pregnancy w/ Gracie Pt 2. First Bub- 16 weeksThis is our new Podcast series going through a journey of pregnancy with one of my dearest girlfriends Gracie. At the time of recording this podcast Gracie is 16 weeks pregnancy with her first babe and definitely gunning for a natural vagina birthGracie is going through the Natural Birth Co experience of preparing the 3 main aspects for a wholistic approach to birth. Mental preparation, Physical preparation, and Birth partner Preparation. Our NBC mamas often talk about how overwhelming it is falling pregnant, how unsure they are on the steps to take, how much i...2023-12-021h 27

Natural Birth Co. Podcast51. PROFESSIONAL Traditional Chinese medicine in Pregnancy & Motherhood with GRACEToday is a very special podcast with the lovely Grace, founder of Bloom Chinese Medicine. Grace is an amazing Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), she found a special passion for women's health during her career and has created her stunning business Bloom TCM. Here she and the other amazing practitioners that work there, specialise in care for women during the preconception, pregnancy, and postnatal stage of life. Grace also had her first born baby 14 months ago with a natural home birth.In today's podcast we discuss:How TCM can be used t...2023-11-1858 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast50. The Journey of Pregnancy w/ Gracie Pt 1. First Bub- 11 weeksSo this is a new series we are doing which I am SO excited about. We are going to do a journey through a newly pregnant woman's life, how she felt, how she went about choosing her care options, and how she decided to prepare for birth. The logical steps through a pregnancy, the spiritual growth throughout a pregnancy, and the mental preparation, to embark onto her birth and motherhood journey. Our NBC mamas often talk about how overwhelming it is falling pregnant, how unsure they are on the steps to take, how much it is t...2023-11-041h 19

Natural Birth Co. Podcast49. BIRTH STORY 3rd degree tears, holding faith in your decisions and intuition, with NICToday is a wonderful birth story with Nic telling her amazing birth experiences or her first natural vaginal birth experiencing a third degree tear, her recovery both mentally and physically and the struggles that came with it, to then experience a second natural vaginal birth with only a second degree tear. The biggest message Nic drives home in this podcast is to trust in your body, trust in your intuition and for you and your birth team to be the driver of your birth experience.In today’s podcast we discuss:Pre...2023-10-272h 28

Natural Birth Co. Podcast48. BIRTH STORY Prioritising Birth prep as a busy gal, Natural Birth, and freedom in motherhood with SAMToday’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Sam. Sam has been such a delight to have in NBC throughout her entire preganncy and start into motherhood. Sam is a perfect example of fully embodying and relishing in her pregnancy, dedication to her birth preparation, and an open mind to shift her bliefes and perspective on pain and birth. Sam truely acted on one of our main mottos in NBC- Control what we can control which is a birth preparation and decision making, and surrender to what we cannot control- The outcome. Sam and her husband tr...2023-10-071h 36

Natural Birth Co. PodcastBONUS! Birth Time: The Documentary with Zoe Naylor, Co-CreatorToday’s Podcast was with Zoe Taylor- Co- Creator of our upcoming Documentary screening BIRTH TIME. In this poddy we discuss the intention behind Birth Time, how it started, how it developed, and what it turned into. We Discuss what BIRTH TIME represents and the overall message. I am SO excited for you guys to listen to this amazing perspective from Zoe Naylor on the best Birth documentary ever created!If you see this in time and want to join Natural Birth Co for our Birth Time: the documentary screening on the Sunshine Coast on the 14th...2023-10-0551 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast47. BIRTH STORY 42 wk Induction, decision making, Triple feeding with AMYToday’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Amy. Amy and her husband both come from medical backgrounds- this is super evident in their pregnancy and birth as they are completely aware and researched amongst all of their decisions. Amy and her partner attended the Appetence Birth Workshop and this is super obvious throughout her birth experience as they made value based dicisions throughout their entire pregnancy and labour experience based on the research, and their individual perception of the research (values). In today's podcast we discuss:How Ams and her partner mad...2023-09-232h 09

Natural Birth Co. Podcast46. BIRTH STORY Big Baby- Big head- Natural birth RHIToday’s birth story with Rhiannon was absolutely amazing- so simple, so straight forward, and just beauitful. Rhi was an NBC with her first babe, did the yoga, Body Balance Workshop and birth workshop with her husband. This pregnancy was much more busy caring for her toddler while working full time however Rhi still managed to get to a couple of yoga classes and was amazing at working on her body balancing.You can listens to Rhi’s first birth with Mya at number 16!In todays podcast we discuss:The difference between Rhi’...2023-09-101h 13

Natural Birth Co. Podcast45. PROFESSIONAL How the hormones work during birth with Amy Paulinich from Natural Birth CoTodays podcast is a little bit different to our usual- I am actually being interviewed by Caitlin Pender from Her. Womens Health Physio for her podcast and we have simply utilised the podcast for my listeners as well.In this conversation Caitlin is asking me all about the hormonal process of birth and how we can enhance the hormonal symphony allowing birth to flow as nature intended, minimising medical interventions. In todays podcast we discuss:The hormones at play during the process of birth and how they workHwo we can enhance the n...2023-08-2734 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast44. PROFESSIONAL The Pelvic Floors impact on birth with Caitlin from Her. Womens HealthIn today’s podcast is with Caitlin from Her. Womens Health Physio. Caitlin is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist & Birth Doula as well as a Pre & Postnatal Pilates & Yoga instructor. Caitlin is passionate about serving, supporting & empowering new mums by combining her physiotherapy-expertise & knowledge of birth with the eastern philosophies of yoga & exercise principles of pilates!In todays podcast we discuss:What is the pelvic floor (PF) and how does it workHow the PF can impact the birth experience either promoting or discouraging a natural birth.Signs and symptoms of a balalnced and imbalanced PFHow the...2023-08-1248 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast43. BIRTH STORY Induction vs. No Induction, Being intune with body KODIToday’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Kodi. Kodi is an amazing example of holding the delicate balance of holding on tight to what you can control and accepting and releaseing what you can’t control. I have absolutely loved watching Kodi play with this balance throughout both of her pregnancies. Kodi started with NBC in her first pregnancy doing regular yoga and the Body Balance workshop with her husband Jack. She then continued to have an amazing birth starting off with an induction and progressing to a normal vaginal birth. Her second pregnancy Kodi prac...2023-07-311h 38

Natural Birth Co. Podcast42. BIRTH STORY Motherhood on your terms, rewriting negative beliefs on birth JUMToday’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Jum. She is the epitome example of our NBC mamas. The dedication to her birth prep, the epic responsibility of her CHOICE to be empowered, the ownership she took of her birth is HER responsibility and the amazing perspective of with birth and motherhood isn’t right or wrong, fully embodying the concept of I get to write my own individual birth and motherhood experience I just adore.In todays podcast we discuss:How Jum re-wrote how she perceived birth after experiencing friends and fami...2023-07-192h 03

Natural Birth Co. Podcast41. BIRTH STORY Positive Posterior Birth Experience with Nat SaundersNat is one of our Amazing NBC mamas and I am sooo happy to have her a part of our community 2023-07-011h 28

Natural Birth Co. Podcast40 SOLO How and why to Prepare your Partner for a natural birthIn today's podcast we discuss firstly 3 reasons WHY we want our partner to be prepared for birth, their 6 ROLES during labour, and lastly HOW to prepare your partner for birth. Here at NBC we place a hige responsibility on the partners and their role during birth- However it is oly because their role during birth is actually HUGELY impactful to the mothers birth experience- And whether she will birth naturally or not.In today's podcast we discuss:3 overarching goals of the birth partners role in labour and birth6 imperative role of the b...2023-06-1747 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast42 SOLO 6 week pregnancy yoga series- Midwifery-led holistic birth preparationThis is the podcast where I discuss the Launch of our 6 week preganncy yoga series for a midwifery-led wholistic preparation for your natural birth.With 6 videos, 6 different focuses, created by our midwife Amy, these pregnancy yoga flows are specifically designed to:Help you connect with your breath and your babyFind and tune into your intuitionBuild awareness of your bodyCultivate mobility through the pelvisSpecific postures to bring balance into the ligaments and muscles that surround and are within the uterus and the pelvisEncourage Babe into the optimal position for your individual pelvis (For more information listen...2023-06-1323 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast39 SOLO How and why to MENTALLY PREPARE for a natural birthIn today’s podcast episode we discuss How to prepare MENTALLY for your natural birth experience. I often say to my mamas how birth is more of a mental game thana physical one and due to this we here at NBC put a HUGE emphasis on your mental preparation for birth.In todays podcast we discuss:The 3 top aspects of preparing your midn for birth Why we want to rpepare our minds for birth and how it enhances our ability to birth naturallyThe different between our frontal lobe and reptilian brain when it comes to birt...2023-06-0333 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast38 SOLO How and why to PHYSICALLY PREPARE for a natural birthI started doing just HOW TO PREPARE FOR A NATURAL BIRTH, however realised very quickly that would take wayyyyy to long so I decided to break to break it up into the 3 part framework I use in Natural Birth Co to help mamas prepare for their natural birth experience. PART 1 PHYSICAL PREPARATIONIn todays podcast we discuss:Why we want to physically prepare for a natural birth and how it exactly helps us to birth naturallyThe 4 aspects we include in our physical preparationHow to build mobility in the joints du...2023-05-2736 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast37 SOLO Ams discussing VBAC’s, different types and how to prepare both physically and mentallyToday I dive deep into VBAC’s, the different types and how we can prepare depending on WHY the C-section happened in the first place. In todays podcast we discuss how to prepare with previous C-sections being due to:Placenta Previa BreechDid your labour never start…. Leading to induction….. Leading to a cascade of intervention (including the epidural)Did labour start and was going fine and within 10(ish) hrs ‘something’ happened to make you go for an emergency c-sectionLabour was 24hrs+ leading to a c-section due to baby not moving down (obstructed labour) cervix not opening (Fai...2023-05-2045 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast36 SOLO How to labour with a posterior baby.Previously we discussed WHY some babies may be in a posterior position and when it is optimal for them and when it is not.We also delved into how to avoid a non optimal positioned posterior baby.This podcast we discuss how to labour with a optimally posterior positioned babe. How to allow the labour to be fluid and how to utilise 2 primary forces to help baby to be born vaginally.In todays podcast we discuss:How to know if your babe is posteriourHow to utilise the force o...2023-05-1339 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast35 SOLO Posterior Positioned Babies and the MYTH of Optimal Position!Posterior Positioned Babies and the MYTH of Optimal Position!We used to think that there was one optimal position for babies however this has actually been disproven.The optimal position of your baby is individual to the mother and your individually shaped pelvis.What does this mean for you?Having a posterior baby MAY be the optimal position for your baby.Listen to this podcast to break down optimal positioning for birth, how to prepare our bodies to allow your baby to move into the...2023-05-0718 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast34 PROFESSIONAL Postnatal care for your babe and prioritizing the family dynamic with Jess and JaneJess and Jane are the owners of Coastlife Families- Child Health Services.Jane is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Jess is a Lactation Consultant and Child Health Nurse.Together they support women and families through growth and development, their breastfeeding journey, the ever changing family dynamic, and their unique parenting styles for each individual child.In today's podcast we’re discuss:When to start bottle feedingEarly signs of mastitis- How to treat and avoidThe normalities of;Bubs having cold feetBubs having mottled skinBubs having grunts, snores, noises through the night Tongue and...2023-04-291h 00

Natural Birth Co. Podcast33 BIRTH STORY Healing from birth trauma and the secret to empowered birth with MoniqueMonique is a legendary NBC mama who worked with me through a very special time of my business. Moniques birth story is incredibly powerful and reiterates one of the most valuable lessons in birth:EMPOWERMENT IN BIRTH IS TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR EXPERIENCE, MAKING DECISIONS FROM A PLACE OF CONFIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE.Monique experienced a traumatic birth with her first child, left feeling guilty that she didn’t do more research pre birth, questioning why the health professionals did what they did, and why her birth ended as it did. Her second baby coming as...2023-04-231h 36

Natural Birth Co. Podcast# !BONUS! PROFESSIONAL Bridgette speaking on all things Women’s Health and our ‘How to Cope with pain in labour’ running at Back to Bounce!Bridgette is a Women’s Health Physio running out of ‘Back to Bounce’ in Maroochydore. Brigitte graduated in 2017 with a Masters in Physiotherapy Studies over the past five years has completed further study in hip and pelvic pain, pelvic health, pregnancy related health and rehabilitation following pregnancy. Brigitte works with patients from an integrated, holistic model to facilitate optimal preparation for birth, recovery post partum and return to physical activity and healthy lifestyle following pregnancy and birth. She adopts a comprehensive integrated clinical and person-centred approach to ensure patients feel supported in their pregnancy and post partum journey. She is pas...2023-04-151h 02

Natural Birth Co. Podcast32 BIRTH STORY Accidental Home Birth with NBC mama Kate!# 32 BIRTH STORY Accidental Home Birth with NBC mama Kate!Kate is an absolute legend of a women with the strength of a warriors and mental resilience of Gahndi. She tells her amazing birth story being an accidental home bith for her first babe, and how she dedicated herself to her birth preparation resulting in her efficient and progressive labour.I really hope you enjoy the podcast!To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.To learn more about Natural birth co check out o...2023-04-0239 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast31 PROFESSIONAL Natise speaking on chiropractic care in the pregnant women and newborn.Natise is a Chiropractor with 15 years of experience. She has taken special interest into pregnancy and paediatric chiropractors and completed her graduate diploma in each. She practises out of Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia. In todays podcast we discuss:Common chiropractic issues in pregnancyHow do chiropractors help fix these issuesSigns in pregnancy that you may need a chiropractorWhat causes babies to need chirpractic care and how they treat them Natises top tips to have a natural birthI really hope you enjoy the podcast!To watch these podcasts live ju...2023-03-1926 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast30. BIRTH STORY- Neonatal Nursery, MCDA twins- SarahThis is an amazing birth story with Sarah where we discuss her vaginal birth of MCDA twins, her experience with the neonatal nursery, and the complex challenges this experience can put on your mental health.My amazing mamas who are, or have experienced the nursery, I hope you feel a lot of comfort and relatability through this podcast- No one understands the experience of the nursery until you are in it. Join our facebook group to watch the podcast LIVE and have the ability to ask questions here.Follow and...2023-03-052h 22

Natural Birth Co. Podcast29 PROFESSIONAL- Brittany Sharpe McCollum- Pelvic Bio Mechanics, Natural BirthToday we have my absolute favorite, wise, most inspiring natural birth worker Brittany Sharpe McCollum from Blossoming Bellies. Brittany is a childbirth educator, a doula, a lactation counselor, and a pelvic biomechanics educator. She is passionate about sharing evidence-based information with mothers and birth workers regarding her specialties. I myself have partaken in several of Britts courses and the have completely changed my view on how birth actually works, and in turn, completely changed my whole business. In this episode we Discuss:The truth about Optimal fetal positioning and how it...2023-02-191h 05

Natural Birth Co. Podcast28. DADS BIRTH STORY Stevens perspective on birth and parentingThis is our very first ever dads birth story! Recording dads birth stories is something I have been wanting to do for a long time and I am so stoked to get Stevey on as number 1!Steven tells his perspectives of the birth of his 2 beautiful daughters Lily and Zara. His partner Holly explains her version of the 2 in Podcast # 3 & # 27 if you want to compare!Enjoy this one and see if you can get your partners to have a listen also!Join our facebook gr...2023-02-051h 12

Natural Birth Co. Podcast27. BIRTH STORY Home birth, precipitous labour- HollyIn today's birth story Holly discusses her beautiful home birth with her private midwife after they didn't quite make it to the hospital. She discusses the techniques she and her husband used during birth to cope with labour and birth, the difficulties of going from having one bub to two and the importance of taking the precious time with her bub to enjoy them while they are young. Join our facebook group to watch the podcast LIVE and have the ability to ask questions here.Follow and give a 5-star...2023-01-221h 04

Natural Birth Co. Podcast26. Vaginal Exams and how the cervix worksToday we have a solo podcast with just Ams behind the mic talking all things vaginal eams and how a cervix actually works! We break down the history of vaginal exams and their inaccurate and illogical use in hospitals to assess labour.And because cervical exams are still very prominently used in the hospital setting, we discuss how they work, their signs of maturation and the volatile dilation patterns of the cervix!Enjoy this goodie mamas!I would love to hear from you what you learned or your experience...2023-01-0819 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast25. BIRTH STORY Bianca- I had to put in the workSORRY FOR THE CRAPPY NOISE! Tech difficulties however I promise the sound is much better in all other episodes xxBianca prepared for her birth with our pregnancy yoga and pilates diligently doing both classes/week, she had a medication-free birth at our local hospital at SCUH, using techniques she learned in our NBC pregnancy yoga and using the strength she gained in our NBC pregnancy pilates.She is a wonder of a women and I hope you enjoy the podcast!Join our facebook group to watch the podcast LIVE...2022-12-251h 00

Natural Birth Co. Podcast24. PROFESSIONAL Vicki Chan- Midwife, FREMO devote, & Queen Birth Worker.Who is Vicki Chan? Just the ultimate birth worker you will ever meet!!She will jump in the bath with you, jiggle you ass and thighs uncontrollably, do crazy birth positions with you, and do whatever it takes to get your baby out vaginally and safely. She is an inspiration to all us midwives and I love hearing about her crazy stories in this podcast- I look forward to many more.We discuss FREMO in this podcast: To learn more or even better DONATE- click here. Every dollar means the world to them.2022-12-112h 10

Natural Birth Co. Podcast22. PROFESSIONAL Corrinna- Career and babiesCorrinna is a former lawyer, who struggled when falling pregnant for the first time, to know what to do about her work that she loved, how to deal with maternity leave, how to negotiate with bosses etc. Corrinna gives amazing advice on how to deal with just that and so much more.If you enjoy this podcast, give us a follow and a 5 start review.Corrinna's Instagram here.Website here.Follow and give a 5 start review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more...2022-11-2731 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast21. BS Breech C-section and VBAC- RhiThis amazing Sunshine Coast mama experienced her first birth in Yeppoon being a Breech C-Section birth. This birth resulted in a lot of trauma, and postnatal depression & anxiety. Rhi gives away all the secrets she used to recover mental health from this trauma. The second birth was a VBAC (in the car driving to the hospital!) on the Sunshine Coast which ultimately was THE biggest healing experience for Rhi.Follow and give a 5 start review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted...2022-11-141h 47

Natural Birth Co. Podcast20. BS Hypnobirth & Breastfeeding struggles- FranFollow and give a 5 start review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-011h 12

Natural Birth Co. Podcast19. BS VBAC power in birth- Katie LevittKatie tells her epic VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) story, how she felt empowered, in control and so sure of her decisions leading to her birth. Looking back on her birthing feeling pride. Follow and give a 5 start review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-011h 23

Natural Birth Co. Podcast18. BS Posterior & Cesarean- Hindsight wisdom- Jess PetersThis month's birth story is with Jess. Listen to her wisdom through her hindsight experience in reflection of her 2 labors and birth. Jess discusses how she would do pregnancy differently, what is most important to focus on for a normal birth experience, her cutthroat advice on her postpartum journey specific to breastfeeding. Follow and give a 5 start review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-3146 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast17. BS PCO, Symphysis Pubic Dysfunctions (SPD), Water birth- AshThis month's birth story is an absolute cracker.We start off discussing Ash's PCO (polycyctsic overies ), then her pregnancy journey comprising of Pregnancy Yoga and Body Balancing with Appetence, severe SPD and how Ash managed. We then delve into her looong labour ending in an amazing water birth, the struggles she went through both mentally and physically in pregnancy and birth and her 4th trimester.I really loved how Ash put focus and energy into her 4th trimester and she gives lots of juicy details on exactly how she went about d...2021-12-311h 21

Natural Birth Co. Podcast16. BS Oh no the cord snapped!- Rhiannon CourtneyRhiannon was an appetence mama who was so dedicated, consistent, and passionate about having a normal birth experience.And boy were her efforts rewarded, with a beautiful Appetence stimulating birth.She came to pregnancy yoga until term, did her body balance religiously every day, her partner did acupressure points and oxytocin stimulating tricks they learnt in the Appetence birth workshop, and they discerned their risk vs. benefit of getting an induction or not, holding out until she went into labour naturally at 41+6. What I also really liked about Rhi's birth story w...2021-11-3053 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast15. BS Free birth, the sacred passage of birth, PND- Ash RasmussenOh my gosh, what a cracker of an episode! Ash was a very driven, firm business women when having her first 2 babies at the hospital, leading her onto her feminine path of becoming a doula, indulging in this life of birth-keeping, sacred cycle keeping which now consumes every cell in her body. We discuss birth as a right of passage, how to soften and surrender to birth, archetypes in birth, how to build connections with your older children & postnatal depression. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording! 2021-10-311h 37

Natural Birth Co. Podcast14. BS Stay in your own lane with birth- Abbie EdwardsHelloooo mamas! This episode is with Abbie Edwards- the owner of 'Inflow Pilates and Wellness' and 'Inflow active app'. We discuss how she transitions into being a mum while still being a business woman, friend, & partner. How she went about birth education and mental preparation, the importance, and HOW TO discuss birth preferences with your partner. For the 'Inflow pilates and wellness' website click here. Abbies IG click here. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer...2021-09-301h 00

Natural Birth Co. Podcast12. BS Preconception care, Home birth & Anterior cervical lips- Megan PellizzariThis podcast was a real treat talking to Megan- A medical sonographer turned, health coach specializing in preconception & fertility health. Megan tells her story about her path to conception, pregnancy preparation & nutrition, their amazing home birth experience and so many other nuggets o' wisdom about relationships, movement & supplements.You can check out Megan's work here. IG here. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...2021-08-311h 10

Natural Birth Co. Podcast13. PROFESSIONAL Hormonal health practitioner, specialist in preconception health- Megan PellizzariA medical sonographer turned, health coach specializing in preconception & fertility health. We discuss PCOS, endometriosis, and PMS symptoms- How to minimise symptoms and support these conditions into conception. Preconception health and nutrition, supporting yourself and your baby through pregnancy optimising development, postnatal hormonal health, and how to get back on top of your cycle.Check out Megan's good here. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...2021-08-3054 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast11. BS Hawaiian home birth & prolapse- Jodi AtkinsonOur August birth story is with Jodi from Flourish Mums and Bubs!I am so excited to share with you Jodi's interesting perspective on birth.Jodi is a doula on the Sunshine Coast who originated from Maui Hawaii which is where she had her 2 natural home births including 1 posterior positioned baby.She was living in a rural community in Maui where all houses are open doors, the community is like family, and she birthed outside under a tree which is just the tip of the iceberg when discussing Jodi's completely...2021-07-311h 34

Natural Birth Co. Podcast10. PROFESSIONAL Pelvic Floor health in Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum- Caitlin Pender- Women's Health PhysioCaitlin is a wealth of knowledge and passion for all things women health physio. In this episode, we discuss Pelvic Floor health, the importance in pregnancy, birth and postpartum, signs of pelvic floor dysfunction, and a few key exercises you can do yourself at home to improve your pelvic floor health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0855 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast9. BS Surrendering to the unknown, going from 1 to 2 kids- Cara BloomfieldCara is an Appetence Mama who discusses her 2 epic vaginal births. After having her first in NZ doing their pregnancy yoga, to move to Aus and do Appetence pregnancy yoga for her second, she discusses her biggest carrier through birth, her top tips to let go of control and surrender to the unknown, the transition of 1 to 2 kids and techniques that can help, and the BEST tip on how to parent simply. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here.2021-06-301h 05

Natural Birth Co. Podcast8. BS Special care nursery, Premature baby, letting go of expectations- Johanna FaithMy good friend Jo who is a fellow yoga teacher- tells her amazing birth story and her beautiful first baby Willow.Jo started her pregnancy very natural and wholesome with big goals to have a normal vaginal birth.At 32 weeks her body and baby had a very different idea of an emergency cesarean section.This resulted in a big change of expectation, recovery, breastfeeding journey and the list goes on- Tune in to hear how this mama dealt with it like a badass and now has such a beautiful, wholesome family life.2021-05-311h 22

Natural Birth Co. Podcast7. BS Preparation for birth, Breastfeeding, and the 4th Trimester- Adelle RutchMy good friend Adelle tells her story of her 2 very quick vaginal births. She discusses the natural induction techniques used, her dedication to prepping herself for birth, her Breastfeeding journey's and her experience of the 4th Trimester. Also an interesting outlook on the difference in having a 37 weeker and 41 weeker- both 'Term' babies however responding very differently in the transition into the world. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...2021-04-3056 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast6. BS Water birth and Rewriting subconscious beliefs about birth- Danielle ColeburnThis weeks Birth story is with Danielle- she is an Appetence mama who did pregnancy yoga and the body balance workshop with us.Dan came onto the podcast to discuss her beautiful, calm, water birth experience of her first baby Parker. Some interesting takeaways from this podcast, is to get super real with your self and your birth partner in what you expect from birth deep down and if that aligns with what you actually want from your birth experience. Its so important to sort out the subconscious beliefs about birth within us that have b...2021-04-0136 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast5. BS Precipitous birth, and exercise in pregnancy- Laura AndisonThis Birth story is from one of my really good girlfriends Laura, who had her first baby in 2020 discussing her experience of what would be considered a fairly quick birth and showing that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. She also describes how she feels her exercise and yoga routine is what enabled her body to respond to labour and birth so quickly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-2837 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast4. BS Hypnobirthing and Free birth- Eloise DavisThis months Birth Story is with one of my really good girlfriends Eloise who had had quite a unique experience of birth.4 normal vaginal births4 hypnobirthsLeading to her becoming a registered midwife and hypnobirth instructor creating Hinterland Hypnobirthing.Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-011h 01

Natural Birth Co. Podcast3. BS Private midwifery showing Holly 'Your not sick, just pregnant'- Holly CockramListen to my girlfriend Holly and I discuss, her pregnancy birth and parenting experience. The fears and struggles of being a first-time mama and how she sourced education and birth preparation from myself and her private midwife reminding her "Your not sick... your just pregnant" putting her on her course to live simply. birth simply. parent simply. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-3142 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast2. BS Posterior baby and back labour compared with an anterior baby- Courtney CarollListen to my girlfriend Courtney and I discuss, compare and reflect on her 2 vaginal births, 1 being in a posterior position creating a more exhausting, intimidating experience and the other being an anterior position creating a wholesome connecting birth. Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-3041 min

Natural Birth Co. Podcast1. BS My mother discuss her 3 normal vaginal birth (including myself)- Mary PaulinichThis is the first Birthstory to kick off my podcast and I thought who better than my own mother to interview first. This is Mary's story of her 3 uncomplicated vaginal births and her top tips to Live simply, Birth simply, Parent simply.Follow and give a 5 star review if you enjoy the podcast!Learn more about what NBC has to offer here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2236 min