Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

Kiona Nessenbaum
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Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you.   Birth As We Know It ™️  is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partners, birth providers, birth workers, and more! This podcast was created to be a place where people can learn more about pregnancy, birth, and a little bit of postpartum, all while hearing about what really happens in the birth space. Every other week, join Kiona Nessenbaum as she interviews guests who encourage birth education by sharing their personal birth stories and birth experiences. She believes that hearing a birth story directly from the person who lived it, brings the individual human experience back to the forefront of childbirth education. Kiona is a mother of 3, a birth doula, a birth assistant, and a former student midwife who has supported over 140 birthing families.  Through this podcast, you will find a connection in knowing that you are not the only one who has experienced something unexpected on your journey to parenthood. As people share their personal birth stories and experiences, you will hear about their entire journey through conception, pregnancy, labor, and birth. They will also touch on newborn feeding choices and overall postpartum experiences. You will also hear what providers and birth workers think and feel as they support birthing families on their journeys to parenthood.  To learn more about the host Kiona Nessenbaum or see pictures of those who have shared their stories, go to birthasweknowitpodcast.com Subscribe to our newsletter: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/newsletter Connect with Kiona Nessenbaum on Instagram: @birthasweknwitpodcast and join the private Birth As We Know It ™️ Podcast Community on Facebook: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/community 

  1. 4D AGO

    85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Amanda dives deep into her true emotions about finding out she was pregnant so quickly after intentionally trying, and how that impacted her pregnancy and postpartum time with her first daughter, Aila. She also talks about how different each of her births unfolded because of how she prepared ahead of time. Furthermore, she dives into how being an active birth doula while pregnant and needing to birth during the height of COVID impacted her pregnancy care and birth choices and overall experience with her third child, Haiden. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/85 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Want to hear another birth story from a birth worker who is also a mother of three? Check out 58-Kayla Tschumper-3 Vaginal Births-Kennedy, Claire & Emelia-My Birth Choices Resources: Amanda Clarke-Ray (Birth Doula) : https://amandaclarke-raydoula.com/ Katie Rohs (Birth Doula) : https://katierohs.com/ Catherine Fenner, IBCLC: http://nurturenewlife.com/about-seattle-ibclc/ Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netBucal, Lip & Tongue Tie Info: https://www.firstfoodforbaby.com/tongue-lip--buccal-ties.html Definitions: Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)Two Vessel Umbilical Cord Paced Bottle FeedingSupplemental Nursing System Split NightsSupport the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    1h 37m

  2. APR 30

    84-Maddie & Macka Palmer-1 Birth-Cesarean-Preeclampsia-Cystic Fibrosis-NICU-Maya

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Maddie and Macka take us along on their journey to parenthood as they discovered their daughter Maya was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. At the time of the recording, Maya is only 6 months old. Throughout the episode, you will hear how Maddie and Macka had to uproot their lives for 10 weeks to live in a different city so Maya could get the support she needed immediately after birth. This support included a necessary surgery only 12 hours after Maya was born. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/84 Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Want to hear another birth story that talks about their journey through postpartum depression? Tune into 38-Athena Estelle-Vaginal Birth-Cecilia-Delivered: Finding Victory After Postpartum Depression Podcast Resources: Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netPreeclampsia Foundation: https://preeclampsia.org/ Grow NZ: https://nz.growapp.org/Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://rmhc.org/   Definitions: Cystic FibrosisPreeclampsiaIleostomySupport the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    1h 6m

  3. APR 16

    83-Sierra-Miscarriage-Vaginal Birth-Plus Size Pregnancy-Ember

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Sierra shares how devastating it was to experience a miscarriage during her first pregnancy and how that impacted how she felt throughout her pregnancy with her daughter Ember. She also touches on how her size, while being completely healthy, leads her providers to treat her differently and push her into an unnecessary induction.  birthasweknowitpodcast.com/83  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Want to hear another interesting birth story? Tune into 69-Nicole Bulow-Miscarriage-Bell's Palsy-2 Vaginal Births-Solfuel Wellness-Baker & Sophia Resources: Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netPreeclampsia Foundation: https://preeclampsia.org/ Grow Therapy: https://growtherapy.com/start/get-therapy/ Blueberry Pediatrics: https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/  Definitions: Basil Body Temperature Blighted Ovum White-Coat Hypertension PreeclampsiaManual Placental Removal After Vaginal Birth Cows Milk Protein Allergy Support the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    1h 4m

  4. APR 2

    82-Art Almquist-Partner-2 Births-Cesarean-Vaginal-Mikayla & Leif

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Art dives into what it was like to watch his wife of 40 years give birth and become a mother to their children more than 20 years ago. He also talks about what it was like to be in the hot seat and to catch their second child per the doctors request. Spoiler alert, he highly encourages all partners to do so if they ever get the chance.  birthasweknowitpodcast.com/82  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Want to hear another story of a partner catching their baby? Tune into Ep. 23-Samuel Munchrath-Partner-Vaginal Birth-Soren Resources: Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netThe Miles Circuit: http://www.milescircuit.com/ Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ Definitions: Gestational DiabetesMedical Durable Power of Attorney (DPA)Cell Saver MachineMeconiumSupport the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    39 min

  5. MAR 19

    81-Mackenzie Hyduke-Chemical Pregnancy-2 Vaginal Births-Jack & Teddy

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Mackenzie was saddened when she had to get an induction with her first son Jack due to low amniotic fluid levels, but was very surprised when the induction went faster than anyone had expected. Her first birth inspired her to birth with midwives for her second son Teddy. The way that birth unfolded was more than she could have ever imagined.  birthasweknowitpodcast.com/81   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Hear what it was like for Anni to birth in Japan due to her husband being stationed there. 54 Anni Denzel-2 Births-Termination-Cesarean-VBAC-Military Birth Talk Resources: Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netThe Miles Circuit: http://www.milescircuit.com/ The Positive Birth Company: https://thepositivebirthcompany.com/   Definitions: “Nuchal Hand” PresentationAmniotic Fluid indexMembrane /Cervical SweepProdromal LaborHypnobirthing  Support the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    1h 26m

  6. MAR 12

    BONUS-Share The Drop-Kelly Cox

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Kelly shares how she came up with the idea of the breastmilk-sharing app Share The Drop. She also talks about its impacts on the breast cancer community and families with new babies as well as going into how the search filters work on the app.  birthasweknowitpodcast.com/sharethedrop  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Resources: sharethedrop.com  Support the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    20 min

  7. MAR 5

    80-Carly & Jonathan Crowther-2 Vaginal Births-Kinsley & Raelynn

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Carly and Jonathan experienced two very different births with their daughters. Their first daughter Kinsley was an induction at the hospital and the birth of their second daughter Raelynn was an unplanned unassisted water birth at home. Carly trusted her body and listened to her intuition throughout both experiences. Jonathan had some advantages since he was in medical school at the time both of them were born. Tune in to learn why and how this was helpful.  birthasweknowitpodcast.com/80  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Tune in to Jonathan’s sister’s episodes as well:  16-Sarah Ziroll-3 Births-Cesarean-VBAC-Birth Made Mindful 47-Christina Packard-Miscarriage-6 Cesarean Births-Made Mindful-Etenelle, Avalinne, Olivier, Azazael, Yvette,& Eames Resources: Made Mindful: https://www.birthmademindful.com/ 30% off made mindful birth and 4th trimester courses code: BirthAsWeKnowItPerinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netI Was Promised A Baby-Carlos Puga : https://g.co/kgs/zXrLwuR You Make Me Brave-Lauren Daigle: https://youtu.be/AEbhCEks2Jo?si=4BuctLLUBIii4lcd  Definitions: Threatened Miscarriage Nuchal cordSubchorionic Hemorrhage Ferguson / Fetal Ejection Reflex (FER)Support the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    1h 24m

  8. FEB 19

    79-Nicky Yazbeck-Adoptive Parent-1 Birth-Jack-The Connected Community Exploring Possibility

    Send Kiona a Text Message! Nicky was birthed into motherhood through adoption, but it was far from easy for her and her husband to have a baby placed with them. The birth mother of their son Jack also had an interesting situation that caused Nicky and her husband to be stuck in California for 3+ weeks before being able to take their baby back home.  birthasweknowitpodcast.com/79  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.   Want to hear another adoptive parent story? Tune in to 73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal Resources: Nicky Yazbeck,CISW: www.nickyYyoga.comThe Connected Community: Exploring Possibility:https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity/videos Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/ Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net Definitions: Adoptive Parent Donor Breast Milk Support the show Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

    52 min
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If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you.   Birth As We Know It ™️  is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between. You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partners, birth providers, birth workers, and more! This podcast was created to be a place where people can learn more about pregnancy, birth, and a little bit of postpartum, all while hearing about what really happens in the birth space. Every other week, join Kiona Nessenbaum as she interviews guests who encourage birth education by sharing their personal birth stories and birth experiences. She believes that hearing a birth story directly from the person who lived it, brings the individual human experience back to the forefront of childbirth education. Kiona is a mother of 3, a birth doula, a birth assistant, and a former student midwife who has supported over 140 birthing families.  Through this podcast, you will find a connection in knowing that you are not the only one who has experienced something unexpected on your journey to parenthood. As people share their personal birth stories and experiences, you will hear about their entire journey through conception, pregnancy, labor, and birth. They will also touch on newborn feeding choices and overall postpartum experiences. You will also hear what providers and birth workers think and feel as they support birthing families on their journeys to parenthood.  To learn more about the host Kiona Nessenbaum or see pictures of those who have shared their stories, go to birthasweknowitpodcast.com Subscribe to our newsletter: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/newsletter Connect with Kiona Nessenbaum on Instagram: @birthasweknwitpodcast and join the private Birth As We Know It ™️ Podcast Community on Facebook: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/community 

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