After spending her entire pregnancy in the pandemic lockdown, a couple health scares, switching birth plans and doctors several times, Marisa Choen finally landed on a plan for home birth. Tune in and see how it played out and how she is coping with early Motherhood.
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Nov 13
Ep. 485 Catching Up with Jenna Pastuszek
Los Angeles based actor, singer, and mom of two Jenna Pastuszek discusses her experience with birth, motherhood, rehearsals, and what "break a leg" means to her. Connect with the guest: @thejennap jennapastuszek.com Informed Pregnancy Media and Mahmee present an all new pod ... Show More
49m 17s
Nov 6
Ep. 484 Transformative Postpartum with Francesca Fondevila
Francesca Fondevila is a postpartum care provider and the founder of Mother Bones, a boutique in home practice offering nourishment, bodywork, and ritual support for new moms. She discusses postpartum as not only a recovery period but as a transformative passage of becoming. Conn ... Show More
37m 7s
Jun 2024
Our Best Advice on Navigating and Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones & How to Handle Postpartum Expectations
<p>Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not ... Show More
33m 1s
Mar 2025
Unmedicated Home Birth: Liv & Matt's Story of The Gift of Their Christmas Baby
<p>Stephanie discusses the empowering journey of Liv and Matt's home birth, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and preparations. They share initial fears, the importance of supportive people, and practical advice for both moms and dads, offering insights into a calm ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 17
Birth Story - Ashley [IVF, Hyperemesis, Induction]
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1346374/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery</em> podcast, I chat with Ashley, a beautiful member of the FitNest Mama community, who shares her heart ... Show More
51m 39s
Apr 2024
The Episode Your Birth Partner NEEDS to Hear on How to Best Support You During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum
<p>In addition to educating yourself on your options for your birth experience, one of the most important things a mama needs is a supportive birth partner. Your birth partner should know how to support you, advocate for you, and anticipate your needs during labor. You can learn ... Show More
39m 14s
Jun 2025
SSRIs in Pregnancy: Benefits, Risks, & Your Options
<p>Let’s talk about something that affects so many mamas but often gets brushed under the rug—mental health during pregnancy. In this episode, I’m getting real about SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), what they are, how common they are, the benefits and the risks (y ... Show More
47m 19s
Nov 2024
Thriving Physically and Mentally through Pregnancy & Postpartum with Amy Keifer of Expecting & Empowered
<p>Amy Kiefer, a nurse, doula, and trainer from Expecting and Empowered, discusses the importance of prenatal and postpartum support, safe pregnancy workouts, and mental health. We also highlight Expecting and Empowered's app, which offers tools to help women stay strong thr ... Show More
47m 13s
Apr 2025
Ditching Unrealistic Expectations: Postpartum Advice from Doula Caitlin Wilder
<p>In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Caitlin Wilder, a doula who brings so much honesty and compassion to the postpartum space. We’re talking all about what it <em>really</em> looks like after baby arrives—normalizing the hard stuff, letting go of unrealistic ... Show More
48m 2s