The first six weeks of pregnancy can feel like the longest waiting game of your life. Heck, those two weeks after you have sex may as well be a year!! Even once you’ve got the positive test, and your body is already shifting, that first prenatal appointment still doesn’t happen for weeks. Cue: late-night Googling, second-guessing every cramp or craving, and wondering what’s actually normal.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on those early weeks. From my own experiences (yes, even as a birth educator, I was up at 3 a.m. searching symptoms 🙋‍♀️) to what I see with my doula clients, I want you to feel seen, supported, and not alone in this in-between stage.

Show Notes here: https://www.myessentialbirth.com/blog/episode-313-am-i-pregnant-answers-for-the-first-6-weeks

Links Mentioned:

• 3 Exercises to Help Prepare for Your Best Birth (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/3-exercises)
• Click here for a list To Ask Your Doctor/OB Provider (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/OB)
• Click here for a list To Ask Your Midwife (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/midwife)
• Join the My Essential Birth Course for step-by-step pregnancy and birth prep (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted)

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Four years of infertility.
Two failed IUIs.
A spot on the IVF waitlist.

And then… six months after shifting her food and lifestyle with PrimalBod (use code MEB100 for $100 off if you want to try it!), Dominique’s story took a turn she’ll never forget: two pink lines in an Airbnb, before a wedding, shoving the test in her husband’s face while he was still scrolling his phone. (ICONIC.)

This conversation is part raw honesty, part “wait, why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?”, and fully a reminder that your body is powerful when you give it what it actually needs.

Dominique doesn’t hold back about the tears, the supplements, the trial-and-error, and the eventual breakthrough. And she shares the exact shifts that cleared her brain fog, steadied her energy, reduced pain, and ultimately supported fertility.

This episode is a love letter to women in the thick of the fertility journey.

Show Notes Here

✨ Links Mentioned

• Episode 268: Prenatal Nutrition: The Lies & The Truth, with Candi Frazier
  
  
• PrimalBod Program: Save $100 with code MEB100
  
  
• DM me on Instagram @myessentialbirth

And mama… If nutrition is how you build your baby, birth education is how you protect the experience of bringing them earthside. Inside The My Essential Birth Course, you’ll find evidence-based tools, confidence-building strategies, and even guidance around food + fuel for pregnancy and postpartum.

Learn more and enroll today.

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What happens when your due date collides with a snowstorm in Georgia?

When I first connected with Abby, I knew her birth story was going to be special, but GAH!! It’s so good and I just know it’s going to inspire every mama listening. As a first-time mom, she navigated early bloody show, a surprise snowstorm, and nearly three days of labor with an amazing, calm, grounded intuition that’s absolutely contagious.

From the nausea that knocked her off her feet in the first trimester to the “crunchy-meets-medical” compromise she and her husband made for a hospital birth with a doula, we walked through the nitty gritty of pregnancy and labor, the most common issues every couples deal with for pregnancy & birth, and the incredible birth story she gets to share with all of you. You’ll hear:

• The physical prep (yes, we’re talking deep squats in the shower and red raspberry leaf tea) and the mental prep that helped her stay strong through every stage.
  
  
• Why breaking her water (something she didn’t plan to do) ended up being the right call.
  
  
• How her husband and doula worked together with a “third-party consent” rule that kept her fully in control.
  
  
• That unforgettable moment she reached down and felt her baby’s head for the first time.
  
  
• Why she believes her unmedicated birth shaped her beautiful postpartum experience and lasting confidence as a mom.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Fresh Test For 20% OFF use Coupon Code: MYESSENTIALBIRTH
• My Essential Birth Course
• My Essential Birth Postpartum Course
• My Essential Birth Instagram
• Three exercises to help prepare you for your BEST birth

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No one told me that postpartum recovery isn’t just about “getting back to normal.” It’s about rebuilding from the inside out, pelvic floor, core, energy, mindset, and that what you do (and don’t do) in those early days matters more than you think.

That’s why I brought Dr. Jessica London, pelvic floor therapist and mama’s best friend in recovery, on the podcast to walk you through exactly what’s happening in your body and how to move forward, without overdoing it. (And she was kind enough to share her Core Recovery Guide with our community!)

Postpartum healing is deeply connected to how you move, rest, and nourish yourself right now. Pushing too hard can set you back, but intentional movement, pelvic floor awareness, and smart recovery practices can actually make you stronger than before. Whether you’re 2 days, 2 months, or 2 years postpartum, this episode gives you a roadmap for recovery that lasts.

Show Notes Here!

Where to Find Jessica:

• Instagram
• Website
• Podcast

Links Mentioned:

Episode #275 - Pelvic Floor 101: What Every New Mom Needs to Know with Dr. Jessica London

The Core Recovery Guide

My Essential Birth Course

My Essential Birth Postpartum Course

My Essential Birth Instagram

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"You probably shouldn’t learn how to swim when you're drowning." That one hit me hard—and it’s exactly why this episode exists.

Whether you’re a first-time mama, or you’ve had a difficult breastfeeding journey before, this conversation is going to leave you feeling empowered, educated, and supported. I sat down with Jamie Zaki, an IBCLC, doula, nurse, and mom of five (yes, five!), to talk about how to prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives.

Jamie shares her real, raw postpartum story—including giving up her nursing school seat due to lack of pumping accommodations—and how it sparked her passion to support other mamas through education and advocacy. This episode is full of truth bombs, prep tips, and gentle reminders that you are not alone—and it can be different this time.

Show Notes HERE!

Where to Find Jaimie:

• Instagram
• Website
• Podcast

Links Mentioned:

My Essential Birth Course

My Essential Birth Postpartum Course

My Essential Birth Instagram

Top 5 Breastfeeding Mistakes

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From trauma to triumph — Samantha and Matt’s birth story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible. After a terrifying first birth that left them both shaken, they came into baby #2’s birth with education, preparation, and a whole lot of heart. With gestational diabetes, high-risk care, and past trauma stacked against her, Samantha shares how she found her strength, leaned on her partner, and birthed her baby in just over 6 hours, naturally, confidently, and joyfully. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering if a redemptive birth is really possible (spoiler: it is 💪).

Links Mentioned:

My Essential Birth Course

My Essential Birth Postpartum Course

My Essential Birth Instagram

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If you’ve ever been told that your exclusively breastfed baby has to take vitamin D drops, you’re not alone. But maybe, like me, you paused and thought, “Wait… why?” In this episode, I’m walking you through the real reason behind the recommendation, what the research says, how sunlight plays a big role, and what your options are when it comes to supporting your baby’s health. Plus, I share a personal reflection that had me tearing up—because motherhood is beautiful, messy, and fleeting.

Let’s dig into the facts, debunk a few myths, and help you feel totally confident in your choices.

Links Mentioned:

• My Essential Birth Course
• My Essential Birth Postpartum Course
• My Essential Birth Instagram

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What do you get when you mix Irish twins, a surprise pregnancy, and a determined mama ready for her first home birth? A fast, powerful, and totally redemptive third birth story! 🙌 In this episode, Maren takes us through the highs, the stalls, and the five-minute pushing stage that made her say: “I’m never going back to the hospital.”

She shares the mental prep that kept her grounded, how her husband and mom tag-teamed support, and why letting her body lead was the best decision she could’ve made. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to give birth at home—this one’s for you.

✨ Spoiler alert: She’s now officially had a hospital, birth center, and home birth… and she’s got so much wisdom.

Links Mentioned:

• My Essential Birth Course
• My Essential Birth Postpartum Course
• My Essential Birth Instagram

GET IN TOUCH! 🤩

Reach out at any time to hello@myessentialbirth.com. We love hearing from you!

Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜

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