Episodes

Jan. 28, 2026

Mini Episode: From Pumps To Peace: Choosing What Works For Your Baby And You

Send us a text The first days of feeding a newborn can feel like a test you didn’t study for: alarms go off every two hours, pumps take over your counter, and every ounce feels like a verdict. We open up about low milk supply, the pull to “keep trying,” and the quiet relief that comes from choosing…

Jan. 25, 2026

Mini Episode: What If Losing Control Is The First Lesson Of Motherhood

Send us a text A healthy baby and a healthy mom can still leave a complicated story behind. We open the door to a birth that didn’t follow the plan: an epidural that didn’t work, Pitocin contractions that crashed like waves, and a mind trying to keep pace with a body doing the unimaginable. What so…

Jan. 21, 2026

Hurricanes, Epidurals, And Holding On with Erin Hall

Send us a text A hurricane on the horizon, contractions five minutes apart, and a quick detour through a Chick-fil-A drive-thru—Erin’s first birth story doesn’t read like any class manual. What followed was a long labor, Pitocin without pain relief when an epidural failed, and a body contorting int…

Jan. 7, 2026

Mini Episode: The REAL Purpose of a Birth Plan

Send us a text Control doesn’t create a meaningful birth experience—clarity does. We dive into the real purpose of a birth plan and show how to turn a rigid checklist into a living compass that anchors your values, guides decisions, and strengthens partnership with your care team. Instead of chasin…

Dec. 24, 2025

Mini Episode - What Does Labor Actually Feel Like?

Send us a text Most moms are scared of labor because no one ever explains what the sensations actually feel like. So today, we’re breaking it down — in real, simple, honest terms. In this video, we talk about: ✨ What early labor really feels like ✨ How contractions change as your body opens ✨ Why p…

Dec. 17, 2025

Mini-Episode: What is Prenatal Coaching?

Send us a text Birth often feels like a test you can fail, even when you and your baby are healthy. We tackle the missing support layer that changes that feeling: prenatal coaching that builds a grounded mindset, clear communication, and a flexible plan you can trust when things get real. We start …

Dec. 10, 2025

Mini Episode: You Can Fire Your OB or Midwife

Send us a text Your prenatal care should feel calm, respectful, and evidence-based—yet many of us hit a point where advice from a provider doesn’t match what we’ve learned or what our gut is telling us. That moment is disorienting. We break down why it feels so heavy, how to get grounded fast, and …

Dec. 3, 2025

Mini Episode: How to Interview a Doula

Send us a text Birth feels different when the room feels safe. We dig into how to choose a doula by focusing on connection, clarity, and calm rather than running a rigid checklist. Instead of quizzing someone for the “right” answers, we map the questions that actually reveal fit: their vibe during …

Nov. 25, 2025

Holiday Survival For Pregnancy And Postpartum: Scripts, Exits, And Peace

Send us a text The holidays ask a lot from anyone, and even more from someone navigating pregnancy or early postpartum. Between loud rooms, strong smells, and a conveyor belt of opinions about your body and your baby, your nervous system can hit overload fast. We dive into why this happens, how to …

Nov. 19, 2025

Mini Episode: Know Your Rights In Labor

Send us a text When contractions hit and the baby feels low, the last thing any parent needs is a clipboard. We walk through the legal protections that guarantee timely care under EMTALA and translate them into practical steps you can use the moment you arrive at the hospital in labor. From spottin…

Nov. 13, 2025

Mini Episode: What Does a C-Section Feel Like?

Send us a text Birth can be both clinical and deeply human, and few moments capture that better than a planned C-section. I wanted to remove the mystery and the fear, so I walk you step by step through what it actually feels like—from walking into a bright, cold OR to hearing that first cry and set…

July 13, 2025

What No One Tells You About Newborn Vitamin K

Send us a text Making informed decisions for your newborn can feel like navigating a tidal wave of contradictory advice, especially when it comes to routine procedures like the vitamin K shot. As both a labor nurse who's cared for countless babies and a mom who's stood in your shoes, I created this…

June 29, 2025

Embracing the Unexpected: Alex Wachelka's Third Birth Journey

Send us a text When Alex Wachelka predicted her third baby would arrive on December 15th—despite professionals insisting otherwise—her intuition was right. But the path to that moment wasn’t easy. After two very different births—one at a birth center and one rapid home birth—Alex expected another f…

June 15, 2025

Building Your Birth Dream Team: Finding the Right Doula

Send us a text Navigating the search for your perfect birth doula can feel overwhelming. How do you find someone who aligns with your vision, fits your budget, and helps you feel secure during one of life’s most vulnerable moments? Drawing from over a decade of obstetric nursing experience, I’m bre…

June 1, 2025

Making a Birth Plan? Here’s What You’re Probably Missing

Send us a text The birth plan has become a staple of pregnancy preparation, but most expectant parents are approaching it all wrong. What began as a revolutionary tool for restoring autonomy during the natural birth movement of the 1960s has too often devolved into a rigid checklist that sets birth…

May 25, 2025

One Way or a Mother Episode 1: A New Podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC

Send us a text One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history leading up to the birth. Episodes feature the e…

May 11, 2025

Reimagining Postpartum Care: The 100 Weeks Project with Dr. Venice Haynes

Send us a text "Congratulations, you're both alive." This shockingly low bar for maternal healthcare success reveals everything wrong with how America treats new mothers. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Venice Haynes, Senior Director of Research and Community Engagement at United States of Ca…