From Miscarriages to Miracles: Adoption, Home Births, and Unexpected Blessings with Jenna

From Miscarriages to Miracles: Adoption, Home Births, and Unexpected Blessings with Jenna

After enduring multiple miscarriages and being told IVF was her only path to having biological children, this mom’s story took an unexpected turn. Following the adoption of her first child, she was shocked to discover she was pregnant—and would go on to welcome four biological children of her own. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey through loss, adoption, unexpected pregnancies, hospital and home births, and how her passion for birth led her to become a birth photographer in the Memphis TN area. This is a powerful conversation about faith, perseverance, motherhood, and the beauty of embracing the unexpected. Want to connect with Jenna? Follow her on Instagram @jennalaynebirth, @jen_layne, or check out her website- JennaLaynePhotography [https://www.jennalaynephotography.com/birth?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASU0KhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafkQkYV71PstKOktDWQU-8uHVgCoUGrB3b8svYiFicUnizkSsvlqJv4gjohuA_aem_7QigJ1r7Eye6C4vGL6volA]! especially if you’re in the Memphis, TN area! As a reminder: These are real experiences that this mom walked out, not to be taken as medical advice or a way that YOU HAVE to think. We enjoy hearing many different perspectives as we empower women and reclaim birth and our God-given intuition :) Episodes released every Tuesday at 8:00am EST Weekly minisodes released every Thursday at 12:00pm EST Come join us over on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @HerBirthHerStory

The Birth Breakdown: Beyond the Bounce Back

In a world that celebrates “bouncing back” after birth, what if postpartum wasn’t about getting your old body back at all? In this episode, we dive into the pressures of bounce-back culture, the importance of true healing, and why your worth isn’t measured by the number on a scale or the size of your jeans. We’ll talk about balancing movement and self-care with the rest your body needs, honoring the physical, mental, and emotional changes that come with motherhood, and shifting the focus from returning to who you were to becoming a stronger, healthier version of yourself. Postpartum is not a race—it’s a season of healing, growth, and transformation. Not medical advice, just encouragement to do your own research and have TRUE informed consent 🙂 Weekly interview episodes released every Tuesday at 8:00am EST Weekly minisodes released every Thursday at 12:00pm EST Want to empower other women through YOUR story? Reach out through our social media platforms 🙂 Come join us over on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @HerBirthHerStory

Baby on Board: A Surprise Car Birth with Shelby

In this episode of Her Birth, Her Story, we hear from a mom of three who has experienced three very different—but incredibly fast—births. Her first baby arrived at 34 weeks after an unmedicated hospital birth and a NICU stay. Her second made a surprise entrance in the car before reaching the hospital, and her third was born peacefully at home. Now, as she prepares to welcome baby number four with another planned home birth this July, she reflects on the lessons, challenges, and joys she’s experienced through each unique journey. Her story is a powerful reminder that no two births are ever the same. Want to connect with Shelby? Follow her on Instagram @shelbyllatta Episodes released every Tuesday at 8:00am EST Weekly minisodes released every Thursday at 12:00pm EST Come join us over on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @HerBirthHerStory

Faith, Grit, and Growth Through Birth with Kari

In this heartfelt episode of Her Birth, Her Story, we sit down with a mom of four pregnancies and three hospital births as she shares the powerful evolution of her motherhood and birth journey. From her very first delivery to her most recent birth experience, you can truly hear the growth in her confidence, advocacy, and understanding of birth along the way. She is a former college athlete, and you can hear how this helped set up and shape her mentality. Through honest reflections, lessons learned, and the highs and lows of each experience, this episode offers encouragement and insight for moms wherever they are in their own journey. She also dives deep into the importance of her faith as she grew through her births and walking through a miscarriage. Miscarriage is mentioned skip 34:00-54:25 Want to connect with Kari? Follow her on instagram @kari_hall19 and her business @powdersacre She also has an AMAZING online business called Powder's Acre that sells great products with great ingredients like lip balm, whipped tallow, and deodorant! Make sure you check out her website Powder's Acres [https://powdersacre.com/] and use code BIRTH at check out to get 30% off your order :) Episodes released every Tuesday at 8:00am EST Weekly minisodes released every Thursday at 12:00pm EST Come join us over on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @HerBirthHerStory

The Birth Breakdown: Circumcision- Questions Worth Asking

In this mini episode of Her Birth, Her Story, we’re diving into one of the most controversial parenting topics out there: circumcision.  This conversation can bring out strong emotions on both sides, so my goal isn’t to tell anyone what they should choose — it’s simply to encourage thoughtful, informed decision-making. I’ll be sharing perspectives and experiences I’ve heard from many different individuals, along with important things parents may want to consider or look into before making a decision.  I’ll also be linking an evidence-based article from Evidence Based Birth [https://evidencebasedbirth.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] that lays out the research, risks, benefits, and factors people don’t always think about in these conversations. It truly is so helpful when laying out true medical evidence to look at both risks and rewards. Here is that article: Evidence and Ethics on: Circumcision [https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-and-ethics-on-circumcision/] Not medical advice, just encouragement to do your own research and have TRUE informed consent 🙂 Weekly interview episodes released every Tuesday at 8:00am EST Weekly minisodes released every Thursday at 12:00pm EST Want to empower other women through YOUR story? Reach out through our social media platforms 🙂 Come join us over on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @HerBirthHerStory