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The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast

Bryn Huntpalmer

100 episodes

Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.

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  1. 1086| The C-Section I Dreaded…and Loved after an Unexpected Homebirth Transfer - Zee Wilson

    · 52 min · Episode 1086

    Links: Pre-order my Book: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Book Launch Events: Join us on 10/28 in Austin at First Light Books at 6pm or…

  2. 1085| Labor and Delivery Nurse Positive Hospital Birth with Pre-eclampsia - Bryn McNie

    · 57 min · Episode 1085

    Links: Pre-order my Book: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Sponsors: Freestyle.world/BIRTHHOUR and use code BIRTHHOUR to get 30% off your…

  3. 1084| Three Birth Stories: IVF After Unexplained Infertility, Two Inductions, and Becoming a Gestational Carrier - Amanda Nelson

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 1084

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now with $297 in pre-order bonuses!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments…

  4. 1083| Positive & Empowering Hospital Birth with Patient-Centered Care — Angelina Ciavarella

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 1083

    Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth…

  5. 1082| Three Hospital Inductions & Missed SVT Diagnosis - Bethany Hatfield

    · 44 min · Episode 1082

    Links: Book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 20% off home and sleepwear.…

  6. 1081| Twin Vaginal Delivery Via Induction at 37 Weeks - Jessielee Sittig

    · 50 min · Episode 1081

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. Airdoctorpro.com code…

  7. 1080| Twin Birth with Donor Sperm, Combo Vaginal/Cesarean Birth due to Cord Prolapse - Sarah Kinsel

    · 56 min · Episode 1080

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now with $297 in pre-order bonuses!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments…

  8. 1079| 40-Hour Birth Center Water Birth and a Surprise Parking Lot Birth - Elizabeth Laime

    · 46 min · Episode 1079

    Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth…

  9. 1078| Red Tent Birth - Leah Outten [rebroadcast]

    · 25 min · Episode 1078

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course -…

  10. 1077| Endometriosis Surgery and Hospital Epidural Birth with Postpartum Anxiety & Feeding Challenges - Leanna Briggs

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 1077

    Links: Sponsor: Birth Hour listeners can use code TBHEUFY for an extra 15% off at Eufy.com or use TBHEUFY1 on Amazon. The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder…

  11. 1076| High Anxiety Pregnancy with VCI, Hospital Birth and short NICU Stay; Secondary Infertility and Healing Home Birth Story - Katherine Canon

    · 50 min · Episode 1076

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at…

  12. 1075| Quick Birth Center Birth after Secondary Infertility - Kelly Eppinger

    · 52 min · Episode 1075

    Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  13. 1074| Two Positive Pregnancies and Births but Different Postpartums + Starting a Business as a New Mom - Abbey Ashley

    · 29 min · Episode 1074

    Links: The virtual Savvy program: thevirtualsavvy.com/birthhour Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The…

  14. 1073| Birth Stories in The Netherlands and Colombia + Forty Days of Rest - Neram

    · 38 min · Episode 1073

    Links: AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour…

  15. 1072|Breech VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) Birth Story - Hayley Lagerquist

    · 52 min · Episode 1072

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at…

  16. 1071| Positive First Birth Story at 39 After Miscarriage and Fertility Anxiety - Lindsey Martin Arslanagic

    · 49 min · Episode 1071

    Sponsor: Inito For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOURINITO at inito.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  17. 1070| Tri-Tri Triplet Pregnancy with Vaginal Birth Story - Ashlie Holladay

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 1070

    Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  18. 1069| Epidural Lumbar Puncture, Amnioinfusion & Postpartum Spinal Headache - Hannah Moody

    · 38 min · Episode 1069

    Links: AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour…

  19. 1068| Two Unmedicated Hospital Births and a Homebirth from the Perspective of an Active Duty Military Family - Carolyn Winn

    · 46 min · Episode 1068

    Links: AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour…

  20. 1067| Two Induced Births: A C-section and a VBAC after Secondary Infertility - Rachel Crowder

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 1067

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at…

  21. 1066| Positive Hospital Vaginal Birth with Unplanned Interventions - Jeni Thornton-Jones

    · 53 min · Episode 1066

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online…

  22. 1065| 2-year Infertility and Endometriosis Journey Followed by Easy Pregnancy and Amazing Birth - Taylor Kirby

    · 54 min · Episode 1065

    Sponsor: Inito For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOUR at inito.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code…

  23. 1064| OB vs Midwife—One Mom's Experience - Michelle Ankrim

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 1064

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online…

  24. 1063| Preemie Birth Center Transfer + NICU Stay - Gioia Hackett

    · 35 min · Episode 1063

    Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth…

  25. 1062| Traumatic First Birth & Redemptive Elective Cesarean Birth Stories - Tash Stokes

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 1062

    Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  26. 1061| Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum as an Olympic Athlete - Shannon Rowbury

    · 37 min · Episode 1061

    Links: Eightsleep.com/BIRTHHOUR use code BIRTHHOUR to save $500 AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch…

  27. 1060| Positive Hospital and Homebirth Birth Stories in British Columbia - Cianna Lightburn

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 1060

    Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at…

  28. 1059| Infertility, Endometriosis and Positive Birth Center Birth Story - Sarah Wilson

    · 55 min · Episode 1059

    Sponsor: Inito For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOUR at inito.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code…

  29. 1058| Preventing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and First Homebirth, Fourth Baby - Lauren Alexander

    · 56 min · Episode 1058

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online…

  30. 1057| Switching from Hospital to Home Birth at 34 Weeks Birth Story - Monique Lamhut

    · 32 min · Episode 1057

    Links: Eightsleep.com/BIRTHHOUR use code BIRTHHOUR to save $500 Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch…

  31. 1056| Military Infertility Journey, Gestational Diabetes and Induction Turned Cesarean Birth Story - Amber Daniels

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 1056

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online…

  32. 1055| Ectopic Pregnancy and how Closely Tracking Cycle Saved My Fallopian Tube, Breech Cesarean Followed by HBAC - Aly Salayandia

    · 49 min · Episode 1055

    Sponsor: Inito For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOUR at inito.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code…

  33. 1054| Giving Birth During Residency and Gallbladder Removal While Pregnant - Dr. Manisha Ghimire

    · 52 min · Episode 1054

    Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  34. 1053| Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) Birth Stories - Nicole Phelps [rebroadcast]

    · 37 min · Episode 1053

    Nicole Phelps shares her experience being pregnant while her partner, Michael Phelps, was training for the Olympics. She hired a doula and prepared to possibly give birth without Michael there. A few weeks before her…

  35. 1052| Epidural & Unmedicated Birth Story with Two Different Postpartums - Claudia Gibbons

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 1052

    Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your…

  36. 1051| Birth Center Transfer C-Section, Birth Center VBAC, & Surprise Footling Breech Home Birth Transfer - Cheyenne Varner

    · 59 min · Episode 1051

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online…

  37. 1050| How a Rare Disease Diagnosis Led to Reimagining the Egg Donation Experience -Lauren Makler

    · 35 min · Episode 1050

    Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TRYFORMULA to try Little Spoon Formula with their 2 can trial pack (Buy 1, Get 1 free - that's $30 for 2 cans). Know…

  38. 1049| Pregnancy with Twins after Breast Cancer and Giving Birth in Germany - Magdalena Fuehrer

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 1049

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online…

  39. 1048| Hospital Birth Story with Midwife and Postpartum Depression Discussion - Ellen Mote

    · 55 min · Episode 1048

    Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  40. 1047| Spontaneous Labor & Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story - Jessica Walton

    · 39 min · Episode 1047

    Links: Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TRYFORMULA to try Little Spoon Formula with their 2 can trial pack (Buy 1, Get 1 free - that's $30 for 2 cans). Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF…

  41. 1046| Pregnant on boat in French Polynesia, Tahiti Hospital Birth after Stalled Labor at Birth Center, Positive Unmedicated 2nd Birth in the US - Margot McKirdy

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 1046

    Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your…

  42. 1045| Military Spouse Hospital Birth Stories in United States vs Japan plus Postpartum Mental Health Discussion - Delaney Goodrick

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 1045

    Takeaways • Delaney lives in Japan as a military spouse with two kids. • Her first pregnancy was unplanned and filled with surprises. • She experienced low amniotic fluid, leading to an induced labor. • Delaney's…

  43. 1044| Giving Birth at Home in Australia - Cassandra Casillas-Smith [rebroadcast]

    · 36 min · Episode 1044

    Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth…

  44. 1043| Triplets Pregnancy with Preeclampsia and Cesarean Birth Story followed by NICU Stay and Post-surgical Infection - Sophia Letzring

    · 1 h 18 min · Episode 1043

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the…

  45. 1042| How Preparing My Mind and Body Led to a Powerful Unmedicated First Birth - Savvy Jardine

    · 50 min · Episode 1042

    Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course…

  46. 1041| Positive Medicated Hospital Birth Story after Traumatic Molar Pregnancy Loss - Elena Ruiz

    · 27 min · Episode 1041

    Links: Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TBH and use code TBH to save 30% off on your first order. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes…

  47. 1040| Cesarean, Three VBACs, Followed by Surrogacy Birth as First Unmedicated Birth - Lauren Edgerly

    · 58 min · Episode 1040

    Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your…

  48. 1039| A Midwife's Birth Stories and Honoring the Lying In Period - Shafia Monroe

    · 39 min · Episode 1039

    Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TBH and use code TBH to save 30% off on your first order. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF…

  49. 1038| Unexpected "Wildcard" 3rd Birth Story and Postpartum PMDD Discussion - Maureen Graham

    · 57 min · Episode 1038

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the…

  50. 1037| Two Hospital Birth Stories, One with an Epidural and Herniated Disc and a Pitocin Induced Epidural Free Birth - Allie Wesolowski

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 1037

    Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the…

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