Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
Kiona Nessenbaum
If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It TM️ is the podcast for you.
Birth As We Know It TM️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between.
You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partners, birth providers, birth workers, and more! This podcast was created to be a place where people can learn more about pregnancy, birth, and a little bit of postpartum, all while hearing about what really happens in the birth space.
Every other week, join Kiona Nessenbaum as she interviews guests who encourage birth education by sharing their personal birth stories and birth experiences. She believes that hearing a birth story directly from the person who lived it, brings the individual human experience back to the forefront of childbirth education.
Kiona is a mother of 3, a birth doula, a birth assistant, and a former student midwife who has supported over 140 birthing families.
Through this podcast, you will find a connection in knowing that you are not the only one who has experienced something unexpected on your journey to parenthood. As people share their personal birth stories and experiences, you will hear about their entire journey through conception, pregnancy, labor, and birth. They will also touch on newborn feeding choices and overall postpartum experiences. You will also hear what providers and birth workers think and feel as they support birthing families on their journeys to parenthood.
To learn more about the host Kiona Nessenbaum or see pictures of those who have shared their stories, go to birthasweknowitpodcast.com
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4-Kavina's Birth Perspective (9 years old)
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
03/22/23 • 36 min
In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing my oldest and 9-year-old daughter Kavina about her being present at her sibling's births. She was an active part of the team during both of the births. Once at just 4 years old and once and 8 years old. She mentions the good, the bad, and the ugly!
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
The resources I mention in this episode are listed below:
- Midwife- Mercedes Snyder: https://www.sbmidwiferycare.com/
- Birth Doula- Kristin Travis: https://www.BEarthmate.com/
- Maternity & Birth Photography- Gabi Iazzetti:https://iazzettiphotos.com/
The links in the section below are affiliate links. This means I get a small compensation from the companies that are linked as a “thank you”. There is no additional cost to you, however. I appreciate your support!
- Pregmate (50) Pregnancy test strips: https://amzn.to/3kr3gYp
- Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Tests- 3 pack: https://amzn.to/3IYzQdE
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
13-Erin-IVF-Vaginal Birth
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
05/24/23 • 60 min
In this episode, I reconnect with a previous doula client named Erin. Erin talks about her struggle of getting pregnant in her mid-thirties and how the opportunity to try IVF fell into her lap. She also dives into the details of what made her most comfortable and what made her proud during her labor and birth.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
The resources mentioned are listed below:
Childbirth Education Classes:
- Whole Body Pregnancy: https://www.wholebodypregnancy.com/childbirtheducation
- Evidence-Based Birth Classes: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/
- The Birthing Inn: https://thebirthinginn.com/parent-education
- Parent Trust Classes: https://www.parenttrust.org/for-families/classes/
- Penny Simkin Classes (out-of-hospital birth and in hospital birth focused classes): https://www.pennysimkin.com/childbirth-classes/
- Build to Birth Course: https://www.builttobirth.com/
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
11/27/24 • 54 min
In this episode, Lindsay speaks on the assumptions people make when they find out you have gone through the route of adoption to grow your family. She also talks about what it was like to find the two different local families that she matched with in order to grow her family from two to four in less than two years time.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
For more episodes related to adoption check out episode 70-Morgan Harvey-2 Vaginal Births-NICU-Beyond Birthing Doula-Adoptee
Resources:
- Lindsay Bruggeman-The Hopeful HAP: https://www.thehelpfulhap.com/home
- Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
64-Melissa Llarena-3 Vaginal Births-Twins-Gabriel, Noah & Nicholas
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
07/24/24 • 99 min
In this episode, Melissa shares her two personal birth stories of her three boys. She talks about what it was like to give birth for the first time while being induced and then going on to have a precipitous vaginal twin birth the second time around.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Want to hear another twin birth story? Check out episode 10-Kendra Buchholz-Miscarriage-Vaginal Twin Birth-Mora & Wren
Resources:
- Melissa Llarena: https://www.melissallarena.com/
- Mom Founder Imagination Hub (formerly Unimaginable Wellness)
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
- Precipitous Birth
- Vacuum Extraction Delivery
- Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
- Monochorionic/diamniotic (mono/di) twins
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
67-Elliott Leslie-Miscarriage-2 Cesarean Births-Bicornuate Uterus-Breech-Preemie-Adelaide & Brennan
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
09/04/24 • 55 min
In this episode, Elliott shares her two preemie birth stories of her daughter Adelaide and her son Brennan. She talks about how being a midwife was both a pro and a con while pregnant and how she learned about her special bicornuate (heart-shaped) uterus.
birthasweknowitpodcast.com/67
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
If you like this episode tune into episode 51- Rachelle Samia- 2 Vaginal Births-Uterus Didelphys-NICU-Breech-Wildflower Birthing Services
Resources:
- Elliott Leslie & Liz Fay: Wellspring Midwifery: https://wellspringmidwifery.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International:https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
- Septate Uterus
- Bicornuate Uterus
- Manual/External Cephalic Version (ECV)
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
- Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
- Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
79-Nicky Yazbeck-Adoptive Parent-1 Birth-Jack-The Connected Community Exploring Possibility
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
02/19/25 • 52 min
Nicky was birthed into motherhood through adoption, but it was far from easy for her and her husband to have a baby placed with them. The birth mother of their son Jack also had an interesting situation that caused Nicky and her husband to be stuck in California for 3+ weeks before being able to take their baby back home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Want to hear another adoptive parent story? Tune in to 73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
Resources:
- Nicky Yazbeck,CISW: www.nickyYyoga.com
- The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility:https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity/videos
- Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
29-Rebecca Greene-Vaginal Birth-Sean-Greene Midwifery
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
09/13/23 • 72 min
In this episode, I interview an old classmate from the Midwives College of Utah named Rebecca! She is a full-blown midwife now and it's amazing! She speaks about how her labor process was not as expected since it was the same day she was taking the NARM. She also talks about her massive postpartum hemorrhage and how that impacted her ability to connect with her son immediately postpartum.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Resources:
- Rebecca Greene, CPM-www.greenemidwifery.com
- Birth Story Medicine- https://birthstorymedicine.com/
- Monica White-Pelvic Floor Specialist (Iowa)-https://www.pelvic.rehab/physicians/dr-monica-white/
Definitions:
- North America Registry of Midwives (NARM)
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Introitus
- Catheter
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
30-Ruqayyah Abdul-Rahim-2 Vaginal Births
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
09/20/23 • 57 min
In this episode, Ruqayyah talks about how supporting her older sister during her labor when she was just 16 years old, impacted her decision to have homebirths with her future children. She also talks about how the support team you choose makes a difference in your birth outcomes.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Resources:
- Ruqayyah & Co.:https://www.ruqayyahandco.com/
- The Business of Being Born: https://www.thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-being-born
Definitions:
- Back Labor
- Domestic Violence (DV)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
32-Mauri Zingarelli-Vaginal Birth-Elio
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
10/04/23 • 99 min
In this episode, I had to opportunity to interview Mauri about the birth of her son Elio. She talks about the adventure of getting from Widbee Island to her hospital in North Seattle during labor and the importance of postpartum preparation.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Books:
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility-Toni Weschler,MPH
- Like A Mother-Angela Garbes
- Bumpin’-Leslie Schrock
- The Fourth Trimester-Kimberly Anne Johnson
- The Birth Partner-Penny Simkin
- Pregnancy Childbirth and The Newborn
Resources:
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
5-Blaine Bennet-4 Vaginal Births-PNW Apothecary
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
03/29/23 • 56 min
In this episode, Blaine talks about her experiences with hospital birth, unassisted/free birth, and home birth. We dive into how being a family of color impacted how she was treated while giving birth in a hospital setting and discuss how tricky delivering a placenta can sometimes be.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
The resources I mention in this episode are listed below:
- PNW Apothecary-Blaine Bennet: https://www.pnwapothecaryshop.com/
- Birth Doula- Kristin Travis: https://www.BEarthmate.com/
- Open Arms Perinatal Servies: https://openarmsps.org/
- Global Midwifery Services-Faisa Farole: https://www.globalmidwiferyservices.com/
- Whole Body Pregnancy-Erika Davis: https://www.wholebodypregnancy.com/
Definitions:
- Pica In Pregnancy
- Unassisted Birth/Free Birth
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Trilobed Placenta
- Polydactyl Fingers
- TENS Unit
The links in the section below are affiliate links. This means I get a small compensation from the companies that are linked as a “thank you”. There is no additional cost to you, however. I appreciate your support!
Book Resources Mentioned in this episode:
- Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth: h
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
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How many episodes does Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences have?
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences currently has 85 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Stories, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Obgyn, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Midwife, Podcasts, Education and Birth.
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The episode title '8-Siena Butler-Cesarean-VBAC-3 Births-Conscious Nurturer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences?
The average episode length on Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences is 74 minutes.
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Episodes of Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences was released on Feb 22, 2023.
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