Moony Birth Stories

Ali Vitrih
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Sharing real and honest birth stories of Canadian families ✨🌙  Host @alivitrih, a doula & mother of two.  Find me on Instagram @moonybirthstoriespodcast

  1. 1D AGO

    Alina L. Part 1. | An unmedicated, vaginal delivery in hospital of a 10lbs, 6oz baby.

    In today’s episode of Moony Birth Stories, we welcome Alina as she shares the pregnancy and birth story of her son. Alina is a social worker that delivered at Regina General Hospital. Her water broke spontaneously and she went on to have a pretty quick labour. She delivered her son, 10lbs 6oz, vaginally and unmedicated. Alina also shares more about her mental health during her pregnancy and postpartum and shares a valuable resource that every parent should know. Mom Well: https://momwell.com/ Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Shop 15% off with code DOULAALI at Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Support the show

    28 min

  2. 2025-12-29

    Kim D. | Induction turned c-section, PUPPP rash, and medical complications with baby.

    On this episode of Moony Birth Stories, we are joined by Kim from Saskatoon as she shares her story with her son Rone. Kim had an uneventful pregnancy until near the end when she went 10 days overdue and developed a puppp rash. She went in for an induction that involved the balloon, pitocin, and a failed epidural. Kim opted for a c-section and shares in more detail about her experience. After birth, her son Rone experienced medical complications as well as some challenges with breastfeeding & pumping.    Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Shop 15% off with code ALI15 at Ovry - Pregnancy & ovulation tests:  https://www.myovry.ca/discount/ALI15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products Support the show

    32 min

  3. 2025-12-22

    Carly G. | Home birth turned hospital birth, vaginal delivery with epidural, and midwifery care.

    Carly from Saskatoon shares the story of her daughter, Nora. Carly took courses, planned for a home birth, and was excited for birth. At 40+3, labour began spontaneously and continued over the next few days. After a long labour and limited support, Carly and her husband agreed to go to the hospital to receive an epidural and begin pitocin. In labour, Carly developed an infection which she received antibiotics for and all was well. Her daughter was born vaginally and they experienced a few challenges immediately postpartum. Ali and Carly conclude with a conversation about a few things she wished she had done differently during the planning process of birth.  Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Shop 15% off with code DOULAALI at Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Support the show

    35 min

  4. 2025-12-15

    Brittani D. | PPROM at 30 weeks, vaginal delivery with epidural, and a NICU stay.

    On this episode of Moony Birth Stories, Ali sits down to chat with Brittani from St.Walburg, Sk. Brittani was under the care of an OB in North Battleford, Sk as her original plan was to deliver there.  She had a pretty uneventful pregnancy until 30 weeks when she experienced preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM). Brittani was transferred to JPCH in Saskatoon where she was admitted to await the arrival of her baby. Labour began spontaneously where she goes on to have a vaginal delivery with an epidural. As her son was premature, they spent 28 days in the NICU. Brittani was delighted when they brought their son home.  Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Shop 15% off with code DOULAALI at Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Support the show

    58 min

  5. 2025-12-10

    Alyssa H. | Two hospital water births with midwives, doula support, oral ties, and PP bleeding.

    In today’s episode of Moony Birth Stories, we welcome Alyssa from Saskatoon as she shares the pregnancy and birth stories of her two children, Amelia & Theodore.  Alyssa’s first birth was a hospital birth under the care of a midwife. She initially felt very fearful of birth, but after diving deep into research she planned for a hospital water birth. Alyssa unfortunately had a negative experience with her first doula but thankfully had the support of her midwife and husband. Alyssa goes on to share her experience with oral ties.  Alyssa’s plan for her second birth remained the same as with her first and this time they hired a doula that was more aligned with them. Alyssa went on to have another incredible hospital water birth. She experienced a significant amount of bleeding postpartum which led to another hospital visit.  Take a listen as we chat about the incredible care midwives offer, holistic birth, and MORE!  The Village YXE  Your Postpartum Best Friend Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Shop 15% off with code ALI15 at Ovry - Pregnancy & ovulation tests:  https://www.myovry.ca/discount/ALI15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products Shop 15% off with code DOULAALI at Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Support the show

    1h 8m

  6. 2025-11-03

    Donna B. Part 2. | Infertility, VBAC in the hospital with a midwife, and the NICU.

    Donna B. Part 2. | Infertility, VBAC in the hospital with a midwife, and the NICU.  This is part 2 of Donna’s story as she shares the long road to getting pregnant with her daughter. Donna went on to have a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) in hospital with midwives. Her daughter then spent some time in the NICU.  Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Shop 15% off Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Shop Pregnancy Must Haves:  https://shopmy.us/collections/2744988 Support the show

    44 min

  7. 2025-10-29

    Donna B. Part 1. | Pandemic, emergency c-section, and a very isolating postpartum experience.

    Donna from Saskatoon shares the story of her son. Donna’s experience was shaped by the pandemic which included a lot of uncertainty during the last half of her pregnancy. Donna’s labour progressed on its own after her water broke. Donna laboured to 10 centimeters, however during the pushing stage it was determined that she would go for an emergency c-section. Donna’s experience postpartum was difficult due to limited supports during the pandemic.  Find us on Instagram:  @moonybirthstoriespodcast  @alivitrih Share your story: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHO2h71MgbFL8X3gniQTm5lo60tBpKIfo9p9VgZFBH3-frpw/viewform?usp=header Shop 15% off Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Support the show

    41 min

  8. 2025-10-23

    Taylor H. | Hospital birth with epidural and postpartum anxiety.

    On this episode of Moony Birth Stories, Ali sits down to chat with Taylor as she recounts the birth of her daughter, Vienna. Taylor had an uneventful pregnancy with an iron transfusion near the end. She had a few trips to the hospital where she was sent home at 2cm. She was then admitted, received an epidural, and laboured throughout the day. She ultimately had forceps for delivery and had a third degree tear.  Taylor opens up about her experience during the postpartum period, including recovery from a third degree tear, postpartum anxiety, and about her feeding journey.  Find us on Instagram @moonybirthstoriespodcast Share your story: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHO2h71MgbFL8X3gniQTm5lo60tBpKIfo9p9VgZFBH3-frpw/viewform?usp=header Shop 15% off Everydae Health prenatal & postnatal supplement: https://www.everydaehealth.com/DOULAALI Support the show

    35 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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About

Sharing real and honest birth stories of Canadian families ✨🌙  Host @alivitrih, a doula & mother of two.  Find me on Instagram @moonybirthstoriespodcast

Information

  • Creator
    Ali Vitrih
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Moony Birth Stories
  • Show Website
    Moony Birth Stories

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