Birth Story 51: Julie's Two Home Births & Creation of Needed Prenatal Nutrition

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, co-hosts Gina and Roxanne chat with Julie, co-founder of Needed, a perinatal nutrition company. Julie shares her personal home birth stories, her journey in creating Needed, and the importance of optimal nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum. Both Gina and Roxanne have used Needed products and highly recommend them! Julie discusses the inspirations behind Needed, her own nutritional journey, and how her pregnancies and births transformed her understanding of maternal health. Find Julie and Needed on Instagram @needed  And shop the Needed website here!: Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast 00:02 Meet Julie from Needed 00:16 About Needed's Supplements 00:22 Hosts' Personal Experience with Needed 00:29 Introduction to Julie's Birth Stories 00:36 Gina and Roxanne's Background 00:42 Podcast's Mission and Goals 01:24 Announcement: Training for Two Book 02:50 Julie Shares Her Pregnancy Journey 03:08 The Birth of Needed 04:01 Nutrient Deficiencies and Research 06:37 Formulating Needed's Products 08:19 Julie’s First Pregnancy and Birth Experience 12:26 Switching to Midwifery Care 12:41 Subsequent Pregnancies and Home Births 14:36 Challenges and Lessons Learned 15:17 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Journey 17:20 The Role of Nutrition in Pregnancy 18:54 Julie’s First Birth Story 35:04 The Challenges of Pushing During Labor 35:47 The Joy and Relief of Home Birth 36:34 Postpartum Experience and Reflections 38:32 Navigating the Waiting Game 41:00 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Prodromal Labor 45:50 The Decision to Use Castor Oil 47:43 The Birth of Marlowe 53:13 Breastfeeding Challenges and Personal Growth 55:17 Final Thoughts and Gratitude 59:24 Podcast Outro and Resources ----- Pre-Order Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/