Built To Birth Podcast

Bridget Teyler
  • 4.8 (205)
  • Parenting

Preparing for birth can be overwhelming and many stories surrounding birth are scary. But the truth is, Birth is a normal, natural, and beautiful event. This Built To Birth Podcast exists to share mama's true and positive birth stores to remind and inspire mamas that they are built to birth! I'm Bridget Teyler and I'm a childbirth educator, doula, and fellow mama and it's my passion to help women discover their strength and power in pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Birth is the beginning of a new life for both a new baby and a new mother, so it's my goal to help you begin that journey in a positive and empowered way through education and real and uplifting stories from mamas just like you. Find out more at www.builttobirth.com

  1. 3d ago

    #16: Ashley's Birth Story

    In this episode of the Built to Birth Podcast, we’re sitting down to talk through Ashley's birth story—from preparing for birth and choosing the right birth team to navigating an unexpected preeclampsia diagnosis and induction. We talk about what it looked like to make decisions when birth didn’t go exactly as planned, how important it was to feel informed and supported along the way, and why having a birth team you truly trust can make such a difference. We also get into some of the really special moments from her birth—the photos and videos she has to look back on, her baby being born in the amniotic sac, and what her recovery and postpartum experience looked like afterward. More than anything, this conversation is such a good reminder that preparing for birth isn’t about trying to control exactly how your birth unfolds. It’s about understanding your options, learning to trust your body, surrounding yourself with people you trust, and feeling confident making decisions along the way. If you’re pregnant and preparing for birth—or you just love hearing real, honest birth stories—I hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged and empowered. Learn more about the Built To Birth Course - Click Here TakeawaysHow family experiences can shape the way we think about pregnancy and birthWhy preparing for birth matters, even when things don’t go according to planChoosing a birth team you feel safe with and trustNavigating high blood pressure, preeclampsia and inductionMaking informed decisions and advocating for yourself during laborThe importance of autonomy during birthLearning to trust and believe in your bodyHow education and preparation can help you feel more confident and empoweredRecovery and the postpartum experience Chapters 00:00 Family and Pregnancy03:03 Preparing for Birth12:03 Choosing the Right Team20:52 Dealing with Pre-Eclampsia22:25 Preeclampsia Diagnosis and Induction26:13 Labor and Delivery Experience29:09 Informed Decision-Making and Advocacy42:43 The Birth Experience43:30 The Impact of Pictures and Videos43:58 The Significance of the Sack of Water45:08 The Importance of Autonomy in Birth53:19 Recovery and Postpartum Experience58:57 Support and Encouragement for Moms

  2. 02/24/2023

    #15: Shannon's Birth Story

    Join me today for my sister in love's birth story! She chose to switch care from a traditional OBGYN at the hospital to a midwife for a homebirth and having her home birth was one of the best decisions Shannon made for her labor and delivery experience. In this positive birth story episode we chat about how ANYONE can have a homebirth. So many women think you have to be a certain type of person to have a homebirth. The truth is, anyone can have a home birth and I think this story is a beautiful example of how true that is! Enjoy this podcast about giving birth at home! ____________________________________ FREE MINI ONLINE BIRTH CLASS: www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class/?el=podcast PURCHASE THE BUILT TO BIRTH ONLINE COURSE: www.builttobirth.com/?el=podcast DOWNLOAD THE BUILT TO BIRTH AFFIRMATION MEDITATIONS: www.builttobirth.com/meditate/?el=podcast

    #15: Shannon's Birth Story

  3. 11/16/2020

    #15: Kastle's Birth Story

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    #15: Kastle's Birth Story

  4. 09/30/2020

    #14: Marieta's Birth Story

    Speaking up for yourself and your birth preferences is hard to do as a pregnant and birthing woman especially when things don't go according to plan and you need more answers than you're getting. In this Episode of the Built To Birth Podcast, Marieta shares her POSITIVE BIRTH STORY including how she chose between an OBGYN and a Midwife for her hospital birth, her amniotic fluid leaking before labor began, and her induction without epidural using Cervidil. If you need some encouragement on how to speak up, be bold, and find courage in asking questions to your care provider, you are going to love Marieta's birth story. MORE RESOURCES FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, EASIER BIRTH: www.builttobirth.com/?el=podcast

    #14: Marieta's Birth Story

  5. 09/09/2020

    #13: Kristina's Birth Story

    In Episode 13 of the Built To Birth Podcast, Kristina shares her TWO birth experiences, both at a birthing center but the first being somewhat traumatic and the second being healing and empowering. Kristina talks about everything from raspberry leaf tea to induce labor, back labor, transition, different labor positions, to what do contractions feel like, postpartum care, and beyond! I absolutely LOVED chatting with Kristina and hearing her labor and delivery story and I know you will too! For more pregnancy, birth and postpartum resources check out: www.builttobirth.com/?el=podcast

    #13: Kristina's Birth Story

  6. 08/26/2020

    #12: Melissa's Birth Story

    Listen to Melissa’s captivating story as she shares her first birth experience which she described as traumatic and her most recent birth experience for which she could not get an epidural. Melissa shares her experiences with and without an epidural and also gives us powerful encouragement and insight on dealing with postpartum depression and miscarriage. Her positive birth story is one you won’t want to miss! Enjoy! MORE RESOURCES FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, AND EASIER BIRTH: www.builttobirth.com/?el=podcast

    #12: Melissa's Birth Story

  7. 08/05/2020

    #11: Victoria's Birth Story

    Today, Victoria shares her 4 birth stories- one an unexpected C-section, the other 2 successful VBACS with only partially working epidurals, and her 4th, an induced VBAC without an epidural. Her story shares so many different experiences and tips and tricks for how to prepare for labor and birth as well as recovery from c-sections. MORE RESOURCES FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, AND EASIER BIRTH: www.builttobirth.com/?el=podcast

    #11: Victoria's Birth Story

  8. 07/15/2020

    #10: Jerrianne's Birth Story

    Every birth story is different and can be unpredictable, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed if you’re facing a situation that wasn’t apart of your plan. In today’s Built to Birth podcast, Jerrianne shares about her two birth experiences- her induced hospital birth and her second time giving birth at home as well as her experience with midwifery care. Jerrianne shares about how both her induction and natural birth experience were beautiful in their own way, but how they impacted her postpartum period differently. MORE RESOURCES FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, AND EASIER BIRTH: www.builttobirth.com/?el=podcast

    #10: Jerrianne's Birth Story
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Preparing for birth can be overwhelming and many stories surrounding birth are scary. But the truth is, Birth is a normal, natural, and beautiful event. This Built To Birth Podcast exists to share mama's true and positive birth stores to remind and inspire mamas that they are built to birth! I'm Bridget Teyler and I'm a childbirth educator, doula, and fellow mama and it's my passion to help women discover their strength and power in pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Birth is the beginning of a new life for both a new baby and a new mother, so it's my goal to help you begin that journey in a positive and empowered way through education and real and uplifting stories from mamas just like you. Find out more at www.builttobirth.com

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  • Creator
    Bridget Teyler
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bridget Teyler
  • Show Website
    Built To Birth Podcast

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