Birth Your Way

Connect with Paige!Instagram@awomansplaceWebsite:https://www.awomansplacefc.com/A Woman’s Place2620 E Prospect Rd #160Fort Collins, CO 80525About the Birth Your Way PodcastThe Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.Subscribe for Future Episodes!We’ll be interviewing local experts including:• Midwives• Pelvic floor therapists• Lactation consultants• Chiropractors• Doulas• Postpartum specialistsLooking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?Learn more about Danielle and her services:www.greatestjoydoula.com#NocoMoms #ColoradoMoms #FortCollinsDoula #BirthDoulaFortCollins #NaturalBirthSupport #PregnancySupport #ChildbirthEducation #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPreparation #NorthernColoradoBirthResources

In this episode, I’m joined by my own doula teacher, Katy Iengo, for a powerful conversation about fear, empowerment, and what it really means to own your birth experience. Owner of Peaceful Birth Company in Fort Collins CO, and a highly experienced birth doula (Katy has attended more than 700 births!), she shares:How to move from fear to confidence in birthWhat true support and advocacy actually look likeHow to navigate the system while staying in your powerThis episode will challenge the way you think about birth, and leave you feeling more prepared to step into it.Connect with Katy!Instagram@[email protected] Website:www.peacefulbirthcompany.com About the Birth Your Way PodcastThe Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.Subscribe for Future EpisodesWe’ll be interviewing local experts including:• Midwives• Pelvic floor therapists• Lactation consultants• Chiropractors• Doulas• Postpartum specialistsLooking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?Learn more about Danielle and her services:www.greatestjoydoula.comKeywordsFort Collins doula, birth doula Fort Collins, natural birth support, pregnancy support, childbirth education, empowered birth, birth preparation, Northern Colorado birth resources

Meet Laura Burgess, a former Labor & Delivery Nurse who now supports our community as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and birth doula!Connect with LauraInstagram@laura_your_nurse_doulaInstagram (KTD Team)@kyleethedoulaWebsite:Lulus.careBirthdaze Comprehensive Childbirth Educationhttps://www.kyleethedoula.com/birthdazeAbout the Birth Your Way PodcastThe Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.Subscribe for Future EpisodesWe’ll be interviewing local experts including:• Midwives• Pelvic floor therapists• Lactation consultants• Chiropractors• Doulas• Postpartum specialistsLooking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?Learn more about Danielle and her services:www.greatestjoydoula.comKeywordsFort Collins doula, birth doula Fort Collins, natural birth support, pregnancy support, childbirth education, empowered birth, birth preparation, Northern Colorado birth resources

In This Episode00:00 Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast00:43 How Melissa got into birth work02:24 How a counseling background supports birth work07:03 Supporting both the birthing person and their partner07:49 What makes a birth "successful"11:50 Advocacy in the birth room14:12 A challenging birth experience and lessons learned16:38 Finding the right doula for you17:56 Why community support matters for new parents19:50 Advice for parents feeling unsure about birthConnect with MelissaInstagram (Self Care Witch)@theselfcarewitchInstagram (Doula Witch)@doula.witchPeaceful Birth [email protected]:https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/Melissa also hosts free monthly Village Prenatal Circles in Fort Collins, creating space for pregnant people to gather, share, and build community.About the Birth Your Way PodcastThe Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.Subscribe for Future EpisodesWe’ll be interviewing local experts including:• Midwives• Pelvic floor therapists• Lactation consultants• Chiropractors• Doulas• Postpartum specialistsNew episodes coming soon!Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?Learn more about Danielle and her services:www.greatestjoydoula.comKeywordsbirth podcast, pregnancy podcast, birth education, childbirth education, birth doula, doula support, what does a doula do, benefits of a doula, childbirth classes, prenatal education, preparing for labor, natural birth, physiological birth, informed birth, birth preparation, labor and delivery education, expecting parents, pregnant first time mom, pregnancy support, birth team, partner support during labor, how to prepare for birth, birth planning, pregnancy tips, Northern Colorado birth, Fort Collins doula, Northern Colorado doula, Colorado birth support, pregnancy in Fort Collins, birth stories and education

Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast!Hosted by Danielle Stenger, birth doula and childbirth educator with Greatest Joy Doula, this podcast helps pregnant families in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado get to know the many incredible birth providers available to them, all from the comfort of their home.Choosing the right birth provider is one of the most impactful decisions you can make during pregnancy, but most people don’t realize how many different options and support professionals exist. And they definitely don't have the time to interview them all - that's where I come in!On this podcast, you'll hear conversations with:• Midwives• OB-GYNs• Birth doulas• Lactation consultants• Pelvic floor therapists• Labor & delivery nurses• And other birth professionals supporting families in Northern ColoradoBy hearing directly from providers, you can begin building a birth team that aligns with your health needs, personal values, and vision for your birth.Subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss future episodes introducing the amazing people supporting birth in our community!---Connect with DanielleInstagram: https://instagram.com/birthyourwaypodcastWebsite: https://www.greatestjoydoula.comContact: [email protected]