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The MamasteFit Podcast — 270 episodes
170: TENS Unit for Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum Pain Relief (Evidence, Placement & What to Buy)
169: Pregnant on Active Duty: Army Reality Checks, Leave Perks & Why Timing Matters
168: Pregnancy Discharge: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When It Might Be Your Water Breaking
Birth Story 89: Farrah’s Two Birth Stories: 30-Hour Hospital Marathon vs. 3-Hour Bathroom Sprint
167: Setting Up for the Birth You Want
166: Pregnancy Constipation: Why It Happens and How to Go Without Struggling
165: Running Postpartum With Prolapse (and Gina’s Totally Normal 100-Mile Plan)
164: Third Stage of Labor Explained: Delivering the Placenta, Hemorrhage Risk & Management Options
Birth Story 88: Brooke’s Unmedicated Birth: When Hypnobirthing Breaks Up With You
163: The History of Birth: From Home to Hospital (and Back Again)
162: Gestational Diabetes 101: Tests, Risks, and What Changes in Your Pregnancy
161: Elective Induction: Risks, Benefits, and How to Decide
Birth Story 87: Hanna’s Home VBAC After Two C-Sections (and a Surprise Shoulder Dystocia)
160: From “Pick a Side” to “Pick What Fits”: How Our Birth-Work Views Changed
159: Prenatal Strength Training: Benefits Beyond Birth (Yes, You Can Lift!)
158: For Real This Time: Entering the Child-Rearing Era (and Quitting the Mom Comparison Game)
Birth Story 86: Victoria’s Two Birth Stories: From Induction Chaos to Unmedicated Empowerment
157: Pregnancy Skin Changes Explained: Stretch Marks, Hyperpigmentation, Varicose Veins & Itchy Rashes
156: Placenta Previa Explained: Diagnosis, Bleeding Risks, Delivery Plan, and Safe Exercise
155: Itchy Palms in Pregnancy? Intrahepatic Cholestasis (ICP) Explained + When Delivery Is Recommended
154: How to Become a Certified Nurse Midwife (and Cry a Little)
Birth Story 85: Destiny’s Whiplash Birth Journey: From Unplanned C-Section to Surprise VBAC
153: Leaking When You Run? Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence Quick Fixes + Long-Term Solutions
152: Doulas 101: Non Medical Birth Wizards
151: Pelvic Floor: Beyond Squats, Butterflies & Kegels (Release + Strength by Quadrant)
150: Roxanne’s First Month Postpartum Update & Returning to Fitness
Birth Story 84: Sadie’s Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story + Postpartum Highlights
149: Roxanne’s Home Birth Story with Bonus Baby Harvey
148: Understanding Vaginal Tears During Childbirth: Types, Prevention, and Healing
147: Understanding Diastasis Recti: Fear, Function, and Healing
146: Running the Goofy Challenge: Medals, Preparation & Personal Triumphs
145: Understanding Fetal Monitoring: Continuous vs. Intermittent Explained
144: Timeline & Tips for Returning to Exercise Postpartum
143: Streamline Success: Automating Your Business for Client Focus
142: Roxanne’s Postpartum Prep Essentials: Round 4!
141: 10 Signs Labor is Approaching: Beyond Contractions
140: Still Pregnant: Roxanne’s Third Trimester Update
139: Creating Space in the Pelvic Outlet: Tips for Pushing
Birth Story 83: Alex’s Empowering Unmedicated Hospital Birth & Postpartum Journey
138: What to Expect in the Second Trimester Anatomy Scan
137: Understanding Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
136: Understanding Pelvic Mechanics for Birth Workers
Birth Story 82: Faith’s Conception with a Known Donor & Home Birth
135: The Final Stretch: Roxanne's Third Trimester and Home Birth Plans
134: From Marathons to Motherhood: Gina's Postpartum Update
133: It’s Not Your Fault: Navigating Pregnancy Loss
132: Navigating Childbirth Costs: Unlocking Financial Resources
Birth Story 81: Allison's Emergency C-Section: The Life-Saving Power of Counting Kicks
131: Maximizing Birth Prep with Prenatal Yoga: Insights from Deb Flashenberg
130: Comprehensive Birth Preparation: Physical, Emotional, and Mental Readiness
129: Benefits & Myths of Perineal Massage During Pregnancy
Birth Story 80: Briana’s Unmedicated Vaginal Birth with Successful ECV
128: Optimizing Your Finances: Tax Strategies for Moms and Small Business Owners
127: Debunking Myths & Understanding Chiropractic Care with Dr. Savannah Gardner
Birth Story 79: Marisa's Unmedicated Hospital Birth
126: Understanding Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
125: Exploring Optimal Pushing Positions
124: Choosing the Best Prenatal Vitamin with Needed Co-Founder Ryan Woodbury
123: Understanding & Correcting “Power Stalls” in Labor
122: Labor Stalls: Aligning Baby and Pelvis for a Smooth Delivery
Birth Story 78: Feige's Unplanned C-Section & Life-Saving Decision
121: “A Nice Place to Die!”: Gina Survives Her First Postpartum Marathon
120: SURPRISE!!! Roxanne's Pregnant?!
119: Resolving SI Joint Pain with Hayley Kava, PT
Birth Story 77: Grace Ann's Home Birth with Postpartum Hemorrhage
118: Balancing Hormones and Finding Food Freedom with Amber Romaniuk
11: Navigating Your Postpartum Period: Expectations & Influencing Factors
117: Postpartum Nutrition with Ryann Kipping
Birth Story 76: Mikala's Home Birth to Hospital Transfer & NICU Stay
67: Pelvic Pain Relief Tips
116: Simplifying Breastfeeding with IBCLC Andrea Syms-Brown
10: Organizing Chaos: Homeschooling and Parenting While Running a Business
115: The Talk: How to Educate Your Kids on Sex in a Digital Age with Jo Robertson
Birth Story 75: Tina's Unmedicated Hospital Births & Emergency C-Section
114: My Postpartum Running Journey After Baby #4
9: Is There One Best Posture for Pregnancy?
113: The Truth About Posture and Pregnancy with Dr. Jen Fraboni
Birth Story 74: Allison’s 2 Births: Induction C-section & Empowered VBAC
112: Supporting Birth Partners with Doula Dad James Hogue
8: Understanding the Placenta: Development, Function, & Aging
111: Is "Induction" a Bad Word?
Birth Story 73: Kelsey’s Two C-Sections & Postpartum Journeys
110: Navigating Life as Military Spouses & Parents: Coping Strategies and Personal Stories
7: Navigating Positional Issues During Labor
109: The Art of Pushing: Timing and Techniques for Your Birth
Birth Story 72: Georgia’s Breech C-Section & VBAC Home Birth
108: Understanding & Healing Diastasis with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor PT
6: Understanding Interpregnancy Intervals: Optimal Spacing for Healthy Outcomes
107: Family Planning Q&A: How We Spaced Our Kids and Managed Birth Control
Birth Story 71: Melanie's Home Birth with an OBGYN After Two C Sections
106: Empowered Birth Through Mindset: Insights with Tracy of GentleBirth
5: Understanding the Labor Curve
105: Stages of Labor: Insights and Coping Techniques
Birth Story 70: Gina’s 4 Unique Journeys, From Hospital Birth to Empowering Home Births
104: Prepare for Birth: Movement Strategies to Prevent Labor Stalls
4: Painful Sex Postpartum: Causes & Solutions with Pelvic Floor PT Hayley Kava
103: Navigating Postpartum Intimacy with Jo Robertson
Birth Story 69: Roxanne's Journey through Three Unmedicated Births
102: Empowering Birth: Insights from Dr. Nicole Rankins, OB/GYN
3: Managing Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: Insights and Techniques with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor PT
101: Managing Prenatal Discomforts: Top Five Challenges and Solutions
68: Hayley's Birth Stories--Hospital Epidural Birth, Unmedicated Hospital Birth, and Homebirth
100: Breastfeeding and Fitness Tips: Maintain Your Supply and Exercise
2: Preparing My Pelvic Floor for Birth
99: Pelvic Floor Strength & Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Birth Story 67: Erin’s Epidural Birth featuring GBS Positive & Shoulder Dystocia
98: The Power of the Microbiome in Pregnancy and Infant Health with Cheryl of Tiny Health
1: Cervical Scar Tissue & Labor Issues
97: Navigating the Postpartum Mental Space with Dr. Puja Shah
Birth Story 66: Sam's Journey From C-Section to VBAC with Inductions & Epidurals
96: Navigating Motherhood and Business: The MamasteFit Journey
95: Family Growth Journey: From Zero to Four Kids!
Birth Story 65: Kayla's PROM and Epidural Hospital Birth
94: Core Training During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Safe Practices and Healing Diastasis
93: How to Choose Your Birth Team for an Empowering Birth
Birth Story 64: Alyssa's Unmedicated Hospital Induction & Postpartum Complications
92: Postpartum Recovery & Fitness: Focusing on Function Over Aesthetics
91: Safe Co-Sleeping with Tiffany of CoSleepy
Birth Story 63: Jess’s Elective Repeat C-Section
90: Understanding Birth Order Impacts on Relationships & Parenting with Dr. Bob Hurst
89: Everything You Need to Know About Epidurals!
Birth Story 62: Melissa's Home Birth
88: Is Giving BIRTH Without Medication Possible?
87: Count the Kicks: The Importance of Fetal Kick Counts With Megan Aucutt
Birth Story 61: Erica’s Hospital Water Birth & Postpartum Journey
86: Let’s Talk About Butt Stuff with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor PT
85: Breaking the Silence: Gina's Personal Journey Through Miscarriage
Birth Story 60: Elena Navigates Hospital Birth & Home Birth in Italy
84: Gina’s Fourth Postpartum Journey
83: Understanding Perinatal Mood Disorders with Dr. Chelsea Bodie
Birth Story 59: Meagan's Journey from C-Sections to VBAC Link
82: Gina’s Fourth Birth: The Home Birth of Zoe
81: Pregnancy and Postpartum Comfort & Lymphatic Massage with Leah Levitan
Birth Story 58: Dr. Abha’s Empowering VBAC Hospital Induction & Epidural
80: Everything You Need to Know About the Pelvic Floor!
79: Breastfeeding in the Early Postpartum: Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Morgan MacDermott
Birth Story 57: Kilpy's Conception, Hospital Induction & Postpartum Anxiety Journey
78: Navigating Body Image Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Lexie Kite
77: Wrestling Motherhood: Leah Van Dale's Story of Loss, Resilience & Creating Snatch
Birth Story 56: Deirdra’s Hospital Induction with Epidural & Creation of EasyJug
76: Exercising with Prolapse: Insights from Dr. Courtney Johnson, PT
75: Gina's Journey to a Third Unmedicated Home Birth: Preparation Tips
Birth Story 55: Kodi’s Hospital Induction & Surprise Breech C-Section
74: The “Best” Positions for Birth
73: Debunking Prenatal Yoga Myths with Jane Austin
Birth Story 54: Ashley’s Successful ECV & Vaginal Birth with Epidural
72: Gina’s Postpartum Preparation
71: Community Birth: Giving Birth Outside of a Hospital Setting
Birth Story 53: Monica's Precipitous VBAC: A Thrilling Car Birth
70: How to Give Birth Without an Epidural
Birth Story 52: Allegra's Hospital Induction & Unmedicated Vaginal Twin Birth
69: Your Workplace Rights as a Working Mom with Daphne Delvaux, Mama Attorney
68: Introduction to Childbirth Education
Birth Story 51: Julie's Two Home Births & Creation of Needed Prenatal Nutrition
66: Prenatal Oral Health with Dr Lejla Streets
65: The Thyroid for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Beyond with Dr. Henderson
Birth Story 50: Allegra’s Empowering VBAC After Traumatic Twin C-Section
64: Prenatal Fitness for Strength and Birth Preparation
63: Pitocin Demystified: Understanding This Birth Intervention Option
Birth Story 49: Megan's Hospital Births with Epidurals & Short Pregnancy Interval
62: What is GBS? Risks, Testing, and Treatment Options
61: The Truth About Advanced Maternal Age with Dr. Sterling
60: C-section Recovery & Scar Mobilization Tips
Birth Story 48: Carmen's Empowering Scheduled C-Section Birth
59: Navigating the Polarizing Extremes of Opinions About Birth
58: Magic Moves for Labor
Birth Story 47: Leslie’s 3 Home Births and Postpartum Journeys
57: Perineal Tears: What You Need to Know for Future Births, Prevention, and Recovery with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor PT (Part 2)
Birth Story 46: Lakeesha’s Two Unmedicated Hospital Births with Very Different Contraction Patterns
56: Perineal Tears: What You Need to Know for Future Births, Prevention, and Recovery with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor PT (Part 1)
45: Alesha’s VBACs after Two C-Sections
55: Birth Planning Tips from a Labor Nurse and Doula
Birth Story 44: Cailyn's Home Birth with Postpartum Transfer for Baby
54: Fixing Labor Stalls: When is Pitocin the Answer?
Birth Story 43: Kerri’s Unmedicated Births: Hospital Induction with Low Amniotic Fluid & Birth Center Postpartum Hemorrhage
53: Fixing Labor Stalls Due to Baby's Position
Birth Story 42: Wanda's Transatlantic Move at 32 Weeks and Epidural Hospital Birth
52: Understanding Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDN
Birth Story 41: Jessica’s Vaginal Breech Birth in a Hospital
51: Epidural Tips: Support Your Labor Progress with Pain Relief
Birth Story 40: Megan's Severe Preeclampsia C-Section & VBAC Induction at 35 Weeks
50: First Trimester Fitness Recommendations & Myths Busted
Birth Story 39: Paige’s Hospital Induction with Epidural and Birth Center Unmedicated Birth after Recurrent Miscarriages
49: Pushing Biomechanics and Tips for Birth
Birth Story 38: Dani’s Two Birth Stories: Elective Induction at 39 Weeks with an Epidural & Empowering Unmedicated Hospital Birth
48: How to Use Social Media for Birth Preparation and Planning with midwife, Heather, CNM
Birth Story 37: Madison’s Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Surprise Nurse Delivery
47: Balancing Hormones & Conceiving Through Egg Donor IVF with Jenni Sills
Birth Story 36: Lauren's Two Births: Unmedicated Induction and Successful ECV & Induction
46: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
Birth Story 35: Becky’s Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Postpartum Hemorrhage D&C
45: Understanding Osteopathic Medicine with Dr. Sibyl Knight
Birth Story 34: Petra’s Unmedicated Hospital VBAC after Three C-Sections
44: Helping Baby Engage In The Pelvis
Birth Story 33: Elysia's Pre-Term Induction for Preeclampsia, Unmedicated Birth & Postpartum Hemorrhage
43: Prep for Birth & Pelvic Floor PT with Dr Johanna Provencher
Birth Story 32: Hannah’s Unplanned C-section & VBAC Birth Stories with Tips for Supporting a C-section and VBAC
42: Preparing for Conception
Birth Story 31: Dilshoda’s Epidural Hospital Birth and Postpartum Preeclampsia
41: Debunking Common Prenatal Fitness Myths
Birth Story 30: Victoria’s Hospital Birth, Navigating Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
40: Prolapse: The Comforting Truth About a Scary Sounding Diagnosis
Birth Story 29: Holly’s Hospital Induction for Gestational Hypertension
39: Prenatal Yoga and Preparing for Birth with Sarah Ezrin
38: Tips for Traveling with Kids
Birth Story 28: Vicky's Home Birth at 42 Weeks
37: Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Beyond with Dr. Savannah Gardner
Birth Story 27: Lucia’s Unmedicated Hospital Birth
36: Roxanne's Postpartum Healing Journey
Birth Story 26: Breech C-Section and VBAC with Juliette
35: Diastasis Recti: Understanding Abdominal Separation to Heal Postpartum
Birth Story 25: Carly's Unplanned Induction and NICU Stay For Meconium Aspiration
34: Birth Biomechanics with midwife, Molly O'Brien
Birth Story 24: Trish’s C-Section and VBAC Births
33: Navigating Comments About You Postpartum Body
Birth Story 23: Anna's Home Birth Overcoming Fear-Induced Labor Stalls
32: The Importance of Fascia for Pre/Postnatal Fitness with Jill Miller
Birth Story 22: Chelsea's Empowering Unmedicated Hospital Birth
31: Training With Your Cycle with Dr. Addie Holzmann
Birth Story 21: Jordin's Epidural Birth Story and Prenatal Anxiety
30: VBAC vs Repeat C-Section
Birth Story 20: Tammy: How Her Two Hospital Births Influence Her Birth Work
29: Joan's Birth Story, Roxanne's Third Birth
Birth Story 19: Holly's Unmedicated Birth and Postpartum Psychosis
28: Labor Stalls: Resolving Issues In Your Birth
Birth Story 18: Angela's Positive C-Section and VBAC
27: C-Section Recovery: Returning to Fitness After a Cesarean Birth
Birth Story 17: Olivia's Epidural Hospital Birth Story
26: Meg Scanlon, International Powerlifting Champion AND Mom!
Birth Story 16: Sally's Surprise Breech and VBAC Stories
25: Fertility & Your Menstrual Cycle with Sophia Pavia, Registered Dietitian
Birth Story 15: Lauren's Vaginal Breech Birth
24: Top Two Movements to Prep for Birth
Birth Story 14: Genesis's Two Hospital Birth Stories: Epidural with Pitocin and Unmedicated Birth with New Provider
23: Is Your Pelvis Too Small? Probably Not.
Birth Story 13: Audrey's Breech Baby and Two Planned C-Sections
22: Roxanne's Postpartum Prep
Birth Story 12: Molly: Freestanding Birth Center Birth After Pregnancy Loss
21: Secondary Infertility with Tarrah Lee
Birth Story 11: Mary: Hospital Births With an Epidural vs IV Pain Meds
20: Pain Relief with Dr. Puja Shah
Birth Story 10: Rebecca's Unmedicated Hospital Birth
19: Baby's First Year Milestones with Dr Amelie, Pediatric PT
Birth Story 9: Christina: Unmedicated Induction Hospital Birth
Episode 18: Induction Methods
Birth Story 8: Ashley's Home Births
17: Birth Partner Support: Barron's Story of Supporting Gina in Birth
Birth Story 7: Raquel: Vaginal Breech Birth (HBAC)
16: Breech Birth with Dr. Stu Fischbein of Birthing Instincts
Birth Story 6: Madeleine: Induction for Hypertension with a Unmedicated Hospital Birth
15: Pushing: Understanding the Second Stage of Labor
Birth Story 5: Annie's Birth Story: Breech, Successful ECV, and a Positive C-Section
14: Tongue Ties: Fad or Fact with Dr. Jordan Hubbard, Functional Dentist
Birth Story 4: Mackenzie's Birth Story: Breech, ECV, then Unmedicated Hospital Birth
13: Breastfeeding Journeys: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Struggles with Nursing
Birth Story 3: Laura's Birth Stories: Unmedicated Hospital Births with PROM and an OP Baby
12: Postpartum Return to Fitness: Birth to Return to Lifting Progression
Birth Story 2: Jordan's Birth Story: Breech, Successful ECV, and Labored C-Section Birth
11: Casey's Birth Stories: Unplanned C-Sections and Healing After Birth
Birth Story 1: Danielle's Two Birth Stories: Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Home Birth to Scheduled Cesarean with Placenta Previa
10: Gina’s Third Birth: Home Birth of Sophie During Hurricane Ian
9: Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
8: Roxanne's Second Birth Story: The Birth of Colin in a Freestanding Birth Center
7: Processing Your Birth Story with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, Perinatal Psychologist
6: Gina's Second Birth Story: The Home Birth of Eoghan during the COVID Pandemic
5: Pelvic Pain: Overcoming Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
4: Roxanne's First Birth Story: The Unmedicated Hospital Birth of Lily
3: Prenatal Fitness to Prepare for Birth
2: Gina's First Birth: Adeline's Hospital Birth with Epidural
1: The Birth of MamasteFit