What happens when the birth you thought you’d have turns into something even more powerful? In this incredible unmedicated birth story, My Essential Birth Mama Rebekah Foderaro shares her journey from planning a hospital birth to unexpectedly falling in love with birth center care. Along the way, she opens up about pregnancy challenges, navigating provider o ... Show More
Jan 14
Choosing ONE Word or Intention for Your Birth Experience
Choosing one word may seem simple, but it can completely transform the way you experience pregnancy and birth.In this episode, I share how selecting a single intention or birth word can help you focus your energy, calm your nervous system, and step into labor feeling empowered an ... Show More
30m 14s
Dec 30
REBROADCAST: Birth Story: Unmedicated Birth Story of Embracing the Beauty of Natural Childbirth with Morgan Adams
What would you do if your labor moved so fast… you barely made it to the hospital?This birth story is our most downloaded episode of the entire year! In this powerful birth story, My Essential Birth Course student Morgan Adams shares her journey through pregnancy, gestational dia ... Show More
44m 5s
Jul 2024
How To Prepare For Having a Baby & "The First 40 Days" Post-Birth Quarantine Practice | Sandra Sharpe
<p dir="ltr">Ep 124. What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitt ... Show More
1h 52m
May 2025
Fourth Trimester: What to Expect
<div>During pregnancy, you focus on your health, your baby, and preparing for birth. What comes after birth is just as important, and often overlooked. Your body needs time to recover from nine months of pregnancy, labor, and the early demands of breastfeeding and caring for a ne ... Show More
42m 4s
May 2025
125. 3 Mistakes with Postpartum Weight Loss
We're tackling the topic of postpartum weight loss today but, in true Strong Mama Wellness fashion, in a non-diet-culture way. Truth is, weight loss is a valid goal postpartum, just not at the expense of your recovery. Today I'm sharing 3 very common mistakes I see when moms try ... Show More
25m 29s
Dec 2024
Welcome to A Bridge to Motherhood: Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Confidence
Feeling overwhelmed by the unknowns of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?In this trailer, I’ll introduce you to A Bridge to Motherhood and what you can expect from this podcast.How I’ll help guide you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with practical advice and expert insigh ... Show More
1m 51s
Sep 2024
Milk Banks and Moms: How Your Extra Breastmilk Can Save Lives with @ucmilkbank Alison Wolf, CPNP, IBCLC
#470: Your baby starts drinking less breastmilk when they start solid foods…but your breastmilk can help other families beyond your own baby. Alison Wolf, Executive Director of the University of California Milk Bank explains how donating human milk works, who it benefits, why it’ ... Show More
37m 30s
Mar 2025
Q&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives
<div>Breastfeeding can feel intimidating, especially if it's something you've never done before. While it's a natural process, it doesn't always come easily. With the right education, preparation, and support, you can set yourself up for success. In this episode, we address a lis ... Show More
20m 58s
Oct 2024
Nursing Strikes and Starting Solid Foods with Erin Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, BCS-S
#472: What if your baby suddenly stops breastfeeding around the time they also start solid foods. What is a nursing strike and how do you get your baby interested in breastmilk again? Erin Walsh is an SLP who also specializes in breastfeeding and she’s here to talk about nursing ... Show More
37m 32s