Birthing Bravely: A Pregnancy Podcast for Natural Birth

Lindsee McDonald
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I believe that birth is magical and that we, as women, were designed to give birth bravely without fear. As a doula and childbirth educator, I am on a mission to help women release their fears surrounding birth and embrace their power.

  1. 04/08/2025

    37 - Positive Unmedicated Induction w/ Danielle

    Have you ever wondered if an induction can still lead to a positive, empowering birth experience? In this episode, I’m chatting with Danielle, a postpartum doula and mama who has experienced both an epidural and an unmedicated induction. She shares her journey of learning from her first birth, planning differently for her second, and the powerful role postpartum preparation played in her healing. In this episode, we will cover: Why Danielle regrets getting an epidural with her first birth.How planning for postpartum made all the difference the second time around.The importance of postpartum support and how a postpartum doula can help…… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to learn from real birth experiences and set yourself up for a smooth postpartum journey, then this episode is for you! 📌 Resources & Links: ✨ Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @abridgetomotherhood ✨ Download the New Mom's Survival Guide: Preparing for a Newborn: abridgetomotherhood.com/newmom ✨ Listen to A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast for more postpartum prep tips!

    47 min

  2. 04/01/2025

    36 - A Quick, Unmedicated Hospital Birth w/ Ann

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to plan a hospital birth after experiencing a home birth? In this episode, Ann shares her unique journey of navigating birth choices, adapting to unexpected turns, and still having an empowered, positive birth experience. We’re covering: ✨ Why Ann chose a hospital birth after a home birth—and how insurance played a role. ✨ How a chiropractic adjustment and reflexology helped regulate contractions. ✨ What it’s like when your water breaks before labor (PROM) and how she managed it. ✨ The wild moment she arrived at the hospital—just 18 minutes before her baby was born! If you love fast birth stories and hearing about the power of trusting your body, this episode is for you! 📌 Resources & Links: 💛 Want more birth stories? Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💛 Share this episode with a mama who needs some birth inspiration!💛 Follow Ann on Instagram!

    34 min

  3. 03/28/2025

    35 - From Hospital to Homebirth w/ Alicia

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to switch from a hospital birth to a homebirth—and why some moms make that choice? In this episode, I sit down with Alicia, who shares her powerful journey of giving birth during the height of the pandemic. After experiencing a hospital birth with her first baby in 2020, she knew she wanted something different the second time around. With a major provider switch at 30 weeks, Alicia took charge of her birth experience and chose an empowering homebirth. In this episode, we will cover: 👉The differences Alicia experienced between her hospital birth and homebirth. 👉Why hiring a doula made a huge impact on her confidence and decision-making. 👉How she navigated changing providers late in pregnancy to find the support she truly needed… 👉… and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to feel empowered in your birth choices and learn from Alicia’s inspiring journey, then this episode is for you!

    51 min

  4. 03/25/2025

    34 - How to Choose a Doula Who Truly Supports Your Birth Goals

    Have you ever wondered how to choose a doula who truly aligns with your birth vision? In this episode, we’re diving into exactly how to find the right doula for your unmedicated birth—because while there’s a doula for everyone, not every doula is the best fit for you. In this episode, we will cover: Why choosing the right doula can make or break your birth experience.How to ask the right questions when interviewing doulas.The key to trusting your gut and finding a doula who fully supports your birth goals…… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to build the perfect birth team and find a doula who empowers and supports you, then this episode is for you!

    10 min

  5. 03/21/2025

    33 - Using Essential Oils for Labor and Birth Support w/ Marissa B the Doula

    Ever wondered how essential oils can support you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? 🌿 In this episode, I’m joined by homebirth mama of three and essential oil expert, Marissa B, The Doula, to chat all about using oils safely and effectively during labor! We’re covering: ✨ Why quality matters—how to choose safe, high-quality essential oils. ✨ The best oils for labor, relaxation, and postpartum recovery. ✨ How to use Deep Relief and the Birth Basics Bundle for comfort during birth. ✨ Practical tips for incorporating essential oils into your birth plan. If you’re curious about natural ways to support your body during birth, this episode is a must-listen! 📌 Resources & Links: 💛 Connect with Marissa on Instagram: @marissabthedoula 💛 Learn more about the Birth Basics Bundle and other must-have oils by sending her a DM!

    25 min

  6. 03/18/2025

    32 - 5 Ways to Build Confidence and Trust in Your Body’s Ability to Have a Natural Birth

    Have you ever wondered how to build unshakeable confidence in your body’s ability to have a natural birth? In this episode, we will cover: The essential mindset shifts to trust in your body’s natural birthing power.Why letting go of birth fears can transform your birthing experience.How mindful birth strategies can help you feel empowered and in control…… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to build confidence and trust in your body’s ability to have a natural birth, then this episode is for you!

    8 min

  7. 03/14/2025

    31 - Unmedicated Birth Center Births w/ Carlye

    Have you ever wondered how preparation and the right support can transform your birth experience? In this episode, I sit down with Carlye, who shares her two empowering birth center birth stories. Coming from a background that wasn’t stereotypically supportive of natural birth, Carlye’s journey is a testament to the power of research, preparation, and finding the right providers. From an early dream of having a birth center or homebirth to catching her own baby during her second delivery, Carlye’s story is filled with inspiration and determination. In this episode, we will cover: How Carlye navigated unsupportive doctors, did her own research, and found her perfect birth team.Why preparation played a key role in her dream first birth, even during a COVID pregnancy.How her quick labor ended in an accidental unassisted birth (SO COOL!).How she overcame challenges like secondary infertility and PROM to have a fearless, empowering second birth…… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to feel inspired by Carlye’s journey and learn how encouragement and assurance can transform your birth, then this episode is for you!

    46 min

  8. 03/11/2025

    30 - Top 10 Must-Haves for a Smooth, Unmedicated Homebirth

    Have you ever wondered what it really takes to feel fully prepared for an unmedicated homebirth? In this episode, we will cover: The top essentials every mom needs for a smooth, unmedicated birth at home.Why mindful birth strategies can make all the difference in managing labor naturally.How birth planning can help create the empowered birth experience you envision…… and a whole lot more!If you’re ready to discover the must-haves for a smooth, unmedicated homebirth, then this episode is for you!

    15 min
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I believe that birth is magical and that we, as women, were designed to give birth bravely without fear. As a doula and childbirth educator, I am on a mission to help women release their fears surrounding birth and embrace their power.

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