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9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastEpisode OooopsLife is when a birth happens.How does a Doula even keep friendships and family life alive with such a tiring schedule? Is meeting new moms (and babies) enough to keep socially charged?These and many more questions I shall as NEXT EPISODE. Because this one had to be postponed due to (honestly sort of expected but unfortunately timed haha) circumstances. Hopefully we will hear all about this birth, too when our guest will be on my couch. Fingers crossed!!2025-05-0200 min
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastA near home-birth in Swedish winter (and what followed)“Sweden”. What comes to mind is cold, beauty, precision, high tech, nature. One of these holds true for Eileen’s story. It was cold (-11 celsius). The rest? - not so much.You will be surprised to hear that baby’s heartbeat is monitored for large parts with a wooden Pinard Horn. That baby’s size is not calculated via ultrasound but by measuring the belly. That she didn’t see a gynecologist even once in her entire pregnancy. It may sound appealing to have such a low touch approach. No labour induction before 42 we...2025-04-2852 min
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastDocumenting JoyAfter weeks of separation, Christina’s husband finally joined her. It was a long flight and they were just sitting down to catch their breath. Just then, her water broke. As expected from an Austrian baby, Christina’s baby started her way out of the womb that very moment when all pieces had fallen into place. Of course this sounds very funny in hindsight. This episode is all about the gift of hindsight and how lovely it can be to document the ups and down, no matter how tired you are. And we also touch on the...2025-04-1846 min
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastStill Learning: Running a pre-school & Raising 2 childrenBefore having her first child, Darshana had already been running a pre-school for 10 years. Did all this experience help her in raising a toddler? You will find out in this episode!Then, when she had just closed the chapter of having more children, she unexpectedly became pregnant again. A business woman with a 5-year old who was finally able to be somewhat independent, she had to go back to diapers and breastfeeding while also trying to grow her school and keep other parents happy.What decisions did she take to ensure her sanity? How does she manage...2025-04-1137 min
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastClues for a happy PregnancyPregnancy as the ultimate “body experience”, that’s one of the philosophical gems from this week’s very cheerful episode with Kate.Spoiler: We did not have a live birth on this episode!At 8 months pregnant, Kate has been through all the ups and downs of pregnancy.But you wouldn’t think it because her joy is contagious. Her first visit to the doctor post pregnancy test could have set her off on a traumatic start but she used this as a stepping stone to plunge herself into the pregnancy journey with full f...2025-04-0444 min
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastHaving a baby after losing a babyTrigger Warning: Still birth, loss of pregnancy. Rani’s baby suddenly passed away in her womb - very close to his actual due date. How did she cope with that? How did that even happen, to a healthy 31 year-old with no medical preconditions? Being a doctor, Rani had the practical-mindedness to move through this period of her motherhood journey with a clarity most of us don’t have. I hope that women who had to live through a similar experience can hold onto her story and the information she shares as a straw of hope...2025-03-2849 min
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastMyth: Birthing as a performanceInternational dancer and choreographer, Leah and I cover pretty much everything a mother-to-be would have on her mind: From Emergency C-Section to the anxiety of your water breaking in public and surviving 48 hours of labour.And how/why she discovered the importance of: - pelvic floor therapy (a few accidents too late - but better late than never!), - the struggle of finding the correct physio to help her fix diastasis recti (yes, even people who exercise for a living can’t do it by themselves!),- the muscles lo...2025-03-211h 01
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing PodcastSpirit babies and IVFSpirit babies are believed to be spirits, souls floating around their potential mothers/families waiting for an opportunity to be born.IVF is a medical procedure where an egg is removed from the woman's ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a lab. If successful, the embryo is then returned to the woman's womb to grow and develop.While one method seems to involve unwavering belief, the other means sustained commitment to heavy hormonal treatment.Intense! Emily has experienced BOTH. Mother of 2 children (conceived and adopted) at age 40+, her journey to become...2025-03-141h 00
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing Podcast2 under 2 and VBACTandem Breastfeeding, VBAC, and Cultural Parenting Differences – A Deep Dive with KristinA rollercoaster of emotions and insights! Kristin, a mom of two under two, takes us through the wild ride of parenting young children. But what does that really mean?💡 Key topics we explore in this episode:Tandem Breastfeeding – Can you nurse two babies of different ages and sizes at the same time? How does it work?Postpartum Recovery – How quickly can your body truly bounce back after childbirth?VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) – Is a vaginal birth possible after a C-section? What are the risks and benefits?Co-Sleeping Pros & Cons...2025-03-0747 min