Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

95 episodes

93-Brandy Love-2 Vaginal Births-Owen & Oliver
31/12/2025 | 1h 5 mins.
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Brandy takes us all through the journey of what it is like for her to become pregnant with and give birth to two juicy babies with her husband, Demar, by her side. She also talks us through what experiencing a shoulder dystocia with Oliver was like for her mentally as it was happening, and she touches on the importance of reaching out sooner rather than later when experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms.
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 great birth story? Listen to episode 85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden
Resources:
Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
Shoulder Dystocia
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92-Monae Munchrath-Vaginal Birth-Theodora
01/12/2025 | 1h 11 mins.
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In this episode, Monae shares the birth story of her daughter, Theodora, and how it differed from the birth of her son, Soren. She also touches on the emotional challenges of becoming a mother of two and how her normal day-to-day has changed.
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.
Tune in to Monae's first episode: 20-Monaé Munchrath-Pt. 2-Vaginal Birth-Soren
Don't forget to listen to her husband, Sam, share his perspective on their son Soren's birth: 23-Samuel Munchrath-Partner-Vaginal Birth-Soren
Resources:
Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
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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 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!
91-Thad King- Partner-Miscarriage-3 Vaginal Births-Kearney, Aubrey & Owen + Bonus Birth
31/10/2025 | 1h 17 mins.
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In this episode, Thad, a partner and father, shares his perspective on what it was like to watch his wife Patty go through multiple pregnancies and how they handled each transition as a couple. He also talks about a bonus birth that he experienced while operating an Army helicopter!
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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.
Tune in to episode 82-Art Almquist-Partner-2 Births-Cesarean-Vaginal-Mikayla & Leif
Resources:
Alone and Unafraid: https://www.aloneandunafraid.org/
What to Expect When You're Expecting Book: https://a.co/d/2QM9woL
Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Support the show
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 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!
90-Deb & Norman Erb-White-Miscarriage-Adoption-Caleb, Patrick, Thomas, Cherish, Isiah & Emily
06/8/2025 | 1h 6 mins.
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Deb and Norman share how they went from no kids to many through natural conception, also known as their DIY kids, and adoption. They also talk about how the emotions around experiencing pregnancy loss through miscarriages and how that impacts the emotions surrounding the following pregnancy.
birthasweknowitpodcast.com/90
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.
Tune in to episode 73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal & 79-Nicky Yazbeck-Adoptive Parent-1 Birth-Jack-The Connected Community Exploring Possibility
Resources:
Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Support the show
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 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!
89-Katie Blaeser-Vaginal Birth-HIE-NICU-Zion
23/7/2025 | 1h 3 mins.
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Katie dives into the details of the birth she experienced with her son Zion, and talks about how rough postpartum was for her after the traumatic birth she experienced, especially since Zion was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in addition to the discovery that he has optic nerve hypoplasia.
birthasweknowitpodcast.com/89
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.
Tune in to episode 65-Angela Roberts-IVF-Miscarriage-Cesarean-Endometriosis-Preeclampsia-HELLP-Micro Preemie-NICU-Bennett to hear another parent speak about their journey through medical diagnosis.
Resources:
Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Support the show
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 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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