85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden
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05/14/25 • 96 min
Amanda dives deep into her true emotions about finding out she was pregnant so quickly after intentionally trying, and how that impacted her pregnancy and postpartum time with her first daughter, Aila. She also talks about how different each of her births unfolded because of how she prepared ahead of time. Furthermore, she dives into how being an active birth doula while pregnant and needing to birth during the height of COVID impacted her pregnancy care and birth choices and overall experience with her third child, Haiden.
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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 birth story from a birth worker who is also a mother of three? Check out 58-Kayla Tschumper-3 Vaginal Births-Kennedy, Claire & Emelia-My Birth Choices
Resources:
- Amanda Clarke-Ray (Birth Doula) : https://amandaclarke-raydoula.com/
- Katie Rohs (Birth Doula) : https://katierohs.com/
- Catherine Fenner, IBCLC: http://nurturenewlife.com/about-seattle-ibclc/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
- Bucal, Lip & Tongue Tie Info: https://www.firstfoodforbaby.com/tongue-lip--buccal-ties.html
Definitions:
- Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)
- Two Vessel Umbilical Cord
- Paced Bottle Feeding
- Supplemental Nursing System
- Split Nights
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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!
Amanda dives deep into her true emotions about finding out she was pregnant so quickly after intentionally trying, and how that impacted her pregnancy and postpartum time with her first daughter, Aila. She also talks about how different each of her births unfolded because of how she prepared ahead of time. Furthermore, she dives into how being an active birth doula while pregnant and needing to birth during the height of COVID impacted her pregnancy care and birth choices and overall experience with her third child, Haiden.
birthasweknowitpodcast.com/85
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 birth story from a birth worker who is also a mother of three? Check out 58-Kayla Tschumper-3 Vaginal Births-Kennedy, Claire & Emelia-My Birth Choices
Resources:
- Amanda Clarke-Ray (Birth Doula) : https://amandaclarke-raydoula.com/
- Katie Rohs (Birth Doula) : https://katierohs.com/
- Catherine Fenner, IBCLC: http://nurturenewlife.com/about-seattle-ibclc/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
- Bucal, Lip & Tongue Tie Info: https://www.firstfoodforbaby.com/tongue-lip--buccal-ties.html
Definitions:
- Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER)
- Two Vessel Umbilical Cord
- Paced Bottle Feeding
- Supplemental Nursing System
- Split Nights
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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birthasweknowitpodcast.com/84
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.
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Resources:
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
- Preeclampsia Foundation: https://preeclampsia.org/
- Grow NZ: https://nz.growapp.org/
- Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://rmhc.org/
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!
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences - 85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden
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Welcome to Birth As We Know It, a podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. I am your host, Kiona Nessenbaum. I have experienced birth as a doula, a student midwife, a birth assistant, and as a mother of three amazing children of my own. After attending over 140 births, I've realized that each birth experience is truly unique. So make sure you subscribe and join me as we are guided through many different bir
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