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Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

Kiona Nessenbaum
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences
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  • 88-Heather Forseth-3 Births-Vaginal-Cesarean-NICU-Breech-VBAC-Noah, Maysen & Cooper
    Send Kiona a Text Message!Heather dives deep into the details of what each of her three pregnancies was like for her. She also touches on the importance of postpartum support and following your intuition because she had to do so for her second pregnancy, which was her first home birth experience. This led her to discover that her daughter was a footling breech at home. Want to find out what happened? Tune in to this episode and let me know what you find out! Support the showThank 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 It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ 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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  • 87-Genesis Holguin-1 Birth-Cesarean-Giovanni
    Send Kiona a Text Message!Description: Genesis dives into the details of what it was like to find out that her son had an atypical result on the Non-Invasive Paternal Testing (NIPT), which is a genetic test that screens cell-free fetal DNA for certain genetic conditions. Then she goes into the details of the induction that led to the birth of her baby boy, Giovanni. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/87Disclaimer: 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? Tune in to 65-Angela Roberts-IVF-Miscarriage-Cesarean-Endometriosis-Preeclampsia-HELLP-Micro Preemie-NICU-BennettResources:Turner SyndromeKlinefelter SyndromeJacobsen Syndrome Postpartum RageTripple FeedingSupport the showThank 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 It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ 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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  • 86-Jennifer Hand-1 Cesarean Birth-Giant Omphaylceles-Alyssa
    Send Kiona a Text Message!Description: Jennifer is a mother to four children. Her fourth child is her daughter, Alyssa, who came into this world with all of the surprises. She was a surprise pregnancy for her parents and came with a very surprising diagnosis of a Giant Omphalocele, which was discovered during the very first ultrasound to determine her gestation! Tune into this episode to hear how Jennifer listened to her intuition and kept standing strong to finish her pregnancy while doing a lot of research on what was to come. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/86Disclaimer: 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 that involved an unexpected diagnosis? Check out one of our more recent episodes: 84-Maddie & Macka Palmer-1 Birth-Cesarean-Preeclampsia-Cystic Fibrosis-NICU-MayaResources:Giant Omphalocele Support the showThank 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 It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ 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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  • 85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden
    Send Kiona a Text Message!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/85Disclaimer: 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 ChoicesResources: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.netBucal, 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 FeedingSupplemental Nursing System Split NightsSupport the showThank 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 It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ 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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  • 84-Maddie & Macka Palmer-1 Birth-Cesarean-Preeclampsia-Cystic Fibrosis-NICU-Maya
    Send Kiona a Text Message!Maddie and Macka take us along on their journey to parenthood as they discovered their daughter Maya was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. At the time of the recording, Maya is only 6 months old. Throughout the episode, you will hear how Maddie and Macka had to uproot their lives for 10 weeks to live in a different city so Maya could get the support she needed immediately after birth. This support included a necessary surgery only 12 hours after Maya was born.birthasweknowitpodcast.com/84Disclaimer: 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 that talks about their journey through postpartum depression? Tune into 38-Athena Estelle-Vaginal Birth-Cecilia-Delivered: Finding Victory After Postpartum Depression PodcastResources:Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netPreeclampsia Foundation: https://preeclampsia.org/ Grow NZ: https://nz.growapp.org/Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://rmhc.org/   Definitions:Cystic FibrosisPreeclampsiaIleostomySupport the showThank 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 It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ 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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About Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

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 ™️ is the podcast for you. Birth As We Know It ™️ 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.comSubscribe to our newsletter: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/newsletterConnect with Kiona Nessenbaum on Instagram: @birthasweknwitpodcast and join the private Birth As We Know It ™️ Podcast Community on Facebook: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/community
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