Birth Education Center blog
Andrea’s Natural Birth Story: When Baby Has Their Own Plan
I love when 2nd timer parents return to share yet another birth story! Andrea and Juan are back to share their little girls’ debut into the world and you get to hear the actual 911 call of her arrival! Andrea talks about staying grounded through…
Katarina’s Twin Birth: Letting Go of the Plan
Today I sat down with Katarina from Chicago to share her twin birth story and what it taught her about mindset, advocacy, and letting go. Her twin pregnancy was shaped after an early miscarriage made her became more analytical and anxious while trying to conceive.…
Legacy Mentor Series: Jenny West on Trusting Your Voice and Not Getting Stuck in Your Training
In this Legacy Mentor episode, I welcome midwife Jenny West, who was one of my first mentors as I came into teaching Hypnobirthing and practicing as a doula. Jenny adds so much good advice for student midwives and parents in this episode. We talk about…
Camila’s Two Empowering Births in Colombia
Today I’m talking with Camila from Colombia (she took Hypnobirthing in 2022) and today she shares both of her birth stories—what it’s like navigating a system with a high C-section rate and lots of “stay in bed” hospital rules, and how she still created empowering…
Shanna’s Birth Story: 42 Weeks & Learning to Surrender
This show has so many parts to it! Shanna and Eric were in my Hypnobirthing series and Eric was so amazed at their process when I picked up their placenta – he could not stop talking about how awesome his wife was! Shanna and I…
Mentoring Call with Niki: Working Through the “Dry Seasons”
I’m excited for you to meet Niki, a doula in Houston I’ve known for about three years. Our work together has always centered on birth work as self work—creative, not competitive. Niki is an amazing person who doesn’t give up even though it looks easier…
Legacy Mentor Series: Roberta Frank on Midwifery, Birth, and Personal Transformation
Today’s show kicks off the Legacy Mentor Series with Roberta Frank, a trailblazing midwife whose impact on my life is indescribable. It is an honor getting to share many of my mentors who have passed on their love, time and advice over the years that…
A Hypnobirthing Home Birth: John and Taylor’s Story
In today’s episode, we welcome the home birth story of John and Taylor. Taylor and John took Hypnobirthing at the center and John got the full exposure to what birth could actually look like. Taylor saw something about home birth in High School and the…
Dr. Morgan and Postpartum Prep Realities
Welcome back to part two with more education prep on things to think about for Postpartum. Today with Dr. Morgan, we’re diving deep into a few things people miss when planning for postpartum life. We’re covering the reality of hormone shifts, breastfeeding challenges, and mental…
Breastfeeding Prep and Support: More Info from Dr. Morgan Macdermott
In this episode, I am having Dr. Morgan back to really share as much info as possible to get your research inspired and moving for all things Breastfeeding! I think what I have been seeing more and more over the years is a false sense…