Film and TV manager / producer Anastasiya Kukhtareva discusses the physical and emotional evolution that occurred between her first pregnancy and birth and her current pregnancy and how they influenced her to plan for VBAC at home. She is due any day.
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Jul 16
Ep. 510 Preparation Matters with Nina Spears
Nina Spears is a baby planner, doula, educator, and founder of Baby Chick who works with pregnant and postpartum people. She discusses why preparation matters but control is an illusion, including one of the most important birth skills of all. Connect with the guest: baby-chick.c ... Show More
46m 42s
Jul 10
Ep. 509 Therapeutic Movement for Pain and Pregnancy with Jessica Jennings
What if back pain, pelvic pain, disconnection from your body, exhaustion, and anxiety aren't things you just have to live with? Jessica Jennings of MaYoga discusses her philosophy and how therapeutic movement and rehabilitation science can help new and expectant mothers prepare f ... Show More
45m 6s
Jun 2024
Self Trust, Validation & Owning your Birth!
In this personal and inspiring episode im joined by Carmen Rocha, a quantum life and birth coach and doula. Together we delve into what self trust actually means, how our emotions and childhood trauma effect our pregnancy and birth and how you can build trust in yourself so that ... Show More
52m 14s
Oct 2025
Birth Story - Ashley [IVF, Hyperemesis, Induction]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community, who shares her heartfelt induction birth story. From the challenges of IVF and pregnancy loss to navigating hyperemesis and recovery ... Show More
52m 31s
Apr 2024
The Transition To Motherhood ft. Vashtie Kola
Vashtie is the original IT girl in NYC. She is also a DJ, designer, film maker, and a new mom. We discuss her transition to motherhood, her labor experiences, sex and love after babies, how she got her career into the place it is now, and so much more. This episode starts with a ... Show More
52m 2s
Aug 2025
Q&A: Feeding, Feelings & Future Babies?
Episode 164: In this episode, Kristen and Luke open up about hitting some new milestones in their parenting journey—from sleepless nights to moments of joy. They catch up on Bravo’s “The McBee Dynasty” (warning: spoilers ahead!), dish on what feeding their baby has really been li ... Show More
49m 39s
Oct 2021
Finding agency with a birth plan
For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel daunting. But a birth plan can help!In this episode, Martina Abrahams Ilunga and Gabr ... Show More
22m 57s