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Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

Written by: My Essential Birth
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!

Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, and two girls, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com.

I love to help mothers just like you feel empowered and confident during pregnancy, birth, and into motherhood by taking my years of knowledge and personal/professional experience in the birth world and breaking down complex birth topics to make preparing for labor & birth a breeze!

Every week, you’ll hear from myself & other women ready to share their knowledge with other pregnant moms about pregnancy and birth topics that will have you feeling knowledgeable and in the driver’s seat of your best birth experience.

Your best birth starts here >>>> www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted

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Episodes
  • VBAC Success Story w/ Sarah Agus-Bina
    Feb 18 2026

    If you're aiming for a VBAC this pregnancy, this one is for you mama!

    I had a wonderful conversation with My Essential Birth Mama, Sarah. She shares how she navigated pregnancy, labor, and birth with confidence — even when things didn’t go exactly as planned. We discuss everything from preparing her mindset during pregnancy to advocating during labor and embracing the beauty of her baby’s arrival. This episode is full of encouragement for any mama preparing for birth...and especially for my VBAC mamas!

    Here are some highlights from the episode:

    • How Sarah prepared mentally and physically for birth during pregnancy
    • The mindset shifts that helped her release fear and build confidence
    • What early labor felt like and how she knew things were progressing
    • The tools she used to manage contractions naturally
    • How preparation helped her advocate for herself in the hospital
    • What it looked like to pivot peacefully when birth didn’t unfold exactly as expected
    • The emotional moment she met her baby
    • Her honest postpartum reflections and what she wants every pregnant mom to know

    Birth may not always go exactly according to plan — but it can still be powerful, peaceful, and empowering. I hope this story reminds you that your body was designed for this, and with the right preparation, you can walk into your birth feeling strong and ready. 💛

    Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!

    Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >>

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    1. Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast
    2. Select “Ratings and Reviews”
    3. Click the stars!
    4. Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!

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    1. Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast
    2. Click the 3 dots "..."
    3. Select "Rate podcast"
    4. Click the stars and write a quick review!

    FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!

    Here’s how to do it in just 2 seconds:

    • On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.
    • On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles

    Let's Connect!

    Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted
    Email: hello@myessentialbirth.com.
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    1 hr
  • Early Brain Development in Pregnancy with Neuroscientist, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum
    Feb 11 2026

    "It's our birthright to be deeply connected to our babies and to grow from it." - Dr. Kirshenbaum

    What if the most important thing you could do for your baby’s brain… isn’t something you buy, schedule, or optimize — but in the way you nurture & feel?

    This week, I sit down with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum — neuroscientist, author of The Nurture Revolution, and former doula — to talk about what modern neuroscience says about pregnancy, birth, infant sleep, and the first three years of life. We talk about how your emotional experiences during pregnancy shape your baby’s brain, why nurture is not “soft” but biologically essential, and what moms really need to know about stress, bonding, sleep training, and early brain development.

    If you’ve ever worried about doing enough, getting it right, or messing up your baby, you're going to love this discussion and I hope more than anything, it puts your mind at ease. I feel like I cannot say this enough, but YOU are the perfect mother for your baby AND you're doing better than you think you are!

    Here’s some highlights from the episode:
    • How pregnancy experiences shape your baby’s brain before birth
    • The neuroscience behind what doulas do in the birth and postpartum space
    • Why the first 0–3 years are the most critical window for emotional and mental health
    • What “nurture” really means from a brain-based perspective
    • Dr. Kirshenbaum’s views on infant sleep and why she questions sleep training
    • What’s considered normal for baby sleep around the world
    • How mothers can regulate stress — for themselves and their babies
    • Why soothing your baby also soothes your own nervous system
    • What happens if early nurture wasn’t ideal (and why there’s still so much hope)
    • The core message of The Nurture Revolution and how it supports modern motherhood

    This episode is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to raise a healthy, secure, thriving baby. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or even just thinking about motherhood, this conversation will leave you feeling calmer, more confident, and deeply validated in the most important role you’ll ever have.

    Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!

    Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >>

    On Apple Podcasts

    1. Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast
    2. Select “Ratings and Reviews”
    3. Click the stars!
    4. Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!

    On Spotify

    1. Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast
    2. Click the 3 dots "..."
    3. Select "Rate podcast"
    4. Click the stars and write a quick review!

    FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!

    Here’s how to do it in just 2 seconds:

    • On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.
    • On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles

    Let's Connect!

    Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted
    Email: hello@myessentialbirth.com.
    Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

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    43 mins
  • Top 16 Birth Myths from 1940's to Today
    Feb 4 2026

    “Don’t lift your arms over your head.”
    “First babies always come late.”
    “Hospital birth is the only safe option.”

    If you’re pregnant, you may have already heard at least one of these — maybe from a well-meaning family member… or maybe from your doctor.

    In this episode, we’re having a little fun (and a lot of truth-telling) as we walk through 16 of the most common pregnancy and birth myths, from the 1940s all the way to today. Some are funny. Some are outdated. And some are still quietly shaping how women experience pregnancy and birth — without even realizing it.

    If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this actually true… or just something people say?"... this one's for you!

    Here are some highlights from the episode:
    • Why lifting your arms, moving your body, and even sex during pregnancy became taboo
    • The truth behind weight gain, cravings, and “eating for two”
    • The real history of being put to sleep for labor (and why informed consent matters)
    • How formula marketing, induction convenience, and medical authority shaped modern birth
    • Why questioning your provider is not only okay — it’s important
    • What actually happens with water breaking, due dates, and first babies
    • The myths surrounding epidurals, C-sections, and “forgetting the pain”
    • Why instant bonding doesn’t happen for everyone — and why that’s normal

    Some will make you laugh, others will have you shaking your head...all of them will be debunked 😉

    Let's keep the conversation going...send me the craziest, funniest, or downright concerning myths you've heard!

    IG @myessentialbirth

    email: hello@myessentialbirth.com

    Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!

    Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >>

    On Apple Podcasts

    1. Find “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcast
    2. Select “Ratings and Reviews”
    3. Click the stars!
    4. Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!

    On Spotify

    1. Find "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcast
    2. Click the 3 dots "..."
    3. Select "Rate podcast"
    4. Click the stars and write a quick review!

    FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!

    Here’s how to do it in just 2 seconds:

    • On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.
    • On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titles

    Let's Connect!

    Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted
    Email: hello@myessentialbirth.com.
    Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!

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    35 mins
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