Created for This Birth

#19 - Why It's Important to Reflect on Our Birth(s) (and Where to Start)

Whether you have yet to birth, or have experienced it - this episode is for you! Reflecting on birth goes beyond reliving memories. Our society often ignores (though not always intentionally) the impact our birth experiences have on our lives forever, whether it was joyful or challenging. Today, I start the conversation by sharing my own personal story - to encourage us as mamas to prioritize this often-overlooked aspect of our lives. Stick around to the end, where I share questions to use to begin your reflection! Website: createdforthisbirth.com [http://www.createdforthisbirth.com]

#18 - So You "Have" to Drink the Glucose Drink? Let's Talk About That...

In this episode, I cover: - the ingredients of the infamous 'orange drink' - one brand with a *shocking* ingredient! - side effects of the glucose drink - what your other options are - what your rights are with drinking it ****this is not medical advice. please consult your care provider.**** I also share what I chose, and what I'd do if I were faced with 'this is your only option' from a care provider. Check out my free PDF Guide Conversations with Your OB or Midwife on my website: createdforthisbirth.com [http://www.createdforthisbirth.com]

#17 - Born Wild + Free: My 37 Minute [Accidental] Freebirth of my Second Boy

So excited to finally be sharing my birth story of my second born. It was totally a wild + free birth, but God was with us through it all. We planned on a home birth, but not on it being unassisted. God and baby had other plans! 🙌🏻 Guess it's time to update my intro to my podcast!  Checkout my Courses and Free Resources here: createdforthisbirth.com [http://www.createdforthisbirth.com]

#16 - A Birth Story: Yvonne Teyler

Yvonne walks us through the experience of triple feeding her first baby, as well as gestational diabetes, an anxiety about a big baby, and the BREECH birth of her second baby girl at HOME. This one is a must listen episode! She says, "I give all the glory to God, literally. Every single person in the room had a specific role that was extremely important in bringing baby (#2) into this world.  And I can't thank God enough for just guiding my midwives, guiding my doula, guiding me and my husband."

#15 - Embracing What's to Come - Quieting the Noise in Anticipation of Birth

Yesterday was my Estimated Guess Date for Baby Boy #2's arrival!! So I am currently on 'leave' either soaking in newborn snuggles or still anticipating his arrival. In this episode, I'm covering the shift from education to mental connection and preparation that starts to happen at around 36 weeks of pregnancy. For most moms-to-be… as you get closer to your due date, the external noise we experience typically comes from well-meaning advice and questions from people we love, but that can really distract us from what our hearts are saying and  what our instincts are telling us about our birth. So how do we handle that experience, and what can we do to shift from focusing on material things to quiet? **I hopefully be back to recording sometime in February.. so keep an eye out for new episodes to be releasing soon! I’m planning to take a few weeks away from any kind of work/church/life to cocoon with our new family. But if you need anything in the meantime, you have access to my online course as well as my free guide and workshops. You can check them all out at createdforthisbirth.com [http://createdforthisbirth.com] or catch me on Instagram!