The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Welcome to The Breath & Birth Co Podcast — a space for mindful preparation and grounded transformation through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Hosted by Vanessa Bauman, Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Prenatal Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation Teacher, this podcast bridges evidence-based education with intuitive wisdom to help you feel informed, empowered, and at peace throughout your journey.
Each episode invites you to pause, breathe, and learn through guided meditations, expert interviews, and real birth stories that nurture your mind-body connection and strengthen your confidence.
Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, planning a VBAC, or seeking a calmer start to parenthood, you’ll find tools, stories, and support to help you cultivate calm, confidence, and connection every step of the way.
(Educational content only; not a substitute for medical advice. Visit breathandbirthco.com/disclaimer for full details.)
Keywords:
- pregnancy podcast
- prenatal education
- childbirth education
- evidence-based birth
- doula tips
- birth stories
- pregnancy meditation
- prenatal yoga
- mindfulness for pregnancy
- labor preparation
- birth plan support
- calm birth techniques
- cesarean birth preparation
- hospital birth advocacy
- breathing exercises for labor
- relaxation for pregnancy
- postpartum recovery tips
- mind-body connection
- birth confidence
- pregnancy affirmations
Episodes
35 episodes
35. See You at Babies & Bumps and Announcing the Becoming Pregnancy Retreat!
Join Vanessa as she drops in during a Summer Break to share what she's been up to. See her present a Birth Planning seminar at Babies & Bumps in Columbus, OH on Sunday, June 8th! She'll a...
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Episode 35
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10:02
34. Vanessa's Birth Story: A Hospital HypnoBirth® with Special Guest Aly Romot (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode of the Breath & Birth Co podcast, Vanessa shares her personal pregnancy and birth story in detail. Joined by HypnoBirthing® teacher and Birth Doula, Aly Romot, they reflect o...
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Episode 34
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57:46
33. Ocean Waves Visualization, Riding the Waves of Labor: Meditation for Pregnancy and Labor
In today’s guided meditation, we invite you to connect to the natural rhythm of labor through the soothing rise and fall of ocean waves. This practice is all about trusting your body, surrendering to each wave, and flowing through birth with co...
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Episode 33
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7:04
32. From Hyperemesis-Gravidarum to HypnoBirthing®: Vanessa’s Pregnancy & Birth Story with Special Guest Aly Romot (Part 1 of 2)
In this heartfelt episode of the Breath and Birth Co Podcast, Vanessa—hospital-based DONA-certified birth doula and childbirth educator—opens up about her deeply personal journey to motherhood. From navigating chronic endometriosis ...
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Episode 32
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1:02:43
31. Golden Thread Breath: A Meditation for Pregnancy
In this gentle guided meditation, you’ll be invited to connect with your breath, your body, and your baby through the practice of the Golden Thread Breath—a calming tool to help soften and surrender as you prepare for birth. Whether you’...
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Episode 31
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6:56
30. Navigating Nutrition for Fertility, Endometriosis, PCOS, and Pregnancy with Alyssa Broadwater, Registered Dietitian (RD)
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa, a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, speaks with Alyssa Broadwater, a Registered Dietitian specializing in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition. Aly...
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Episode 30
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1:07:31
29. Embracing Rest & Surrender: A Body Scan Meditation For Pregnancy
This calming body scan meditation is designed to help you rest deeply, release tension, and connect with your baby. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply need a quiet moment, this practice invites you to slow down and surrender to your b...
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Episode 29
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9:06
28. Choosing an OBGYN with Confidence, with Daisy Vance (Birth Doula & Certified Breastfeeding Counselor)
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co Podcast, host Vanessa, a hospital-based DONA-certified birth doula, is joined by Daisy Vance, an experienced Birth Doula and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor from Westerville, Ohio. They explore cr...
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Episode 28
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45:44
27. Floating on a Cloud: Pregnancy Meditation for Surrender
In this episode of The Breath and Birth Co Podcast, hospital-based DONA-International Certified Birth Doula Vanessa leads listeners through a calming guided meditation. Tailored for expectant mothers, this meditation focuses on surrendering ...
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Episode 27
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6:31
26. Q&A: Endometriosis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Infertility & Pregnancy
In this episode of the Breath and Birth co podcast, Vanessa, a hospital-based, DONA-certified birth doula, and childbirth educator, delves into the topic of endometriosis. She answers common questions about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis...
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Episode 26
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23:11
25. A Journey Through Color: Pregnancy Meditation
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co podcast, Vanessa, a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, guides listeners through a calming color meditation. This meditation is designed to bring peace, connection, and energy to expectant m...
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Episode 25
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8:21
24. Your Birth, Your Options: True Self-Advocacy through Childbirth Education with Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator Kelli Blinn (World Doula Week 2025)
In this World Doula Week 2025 episode of the Breath and Birth co podcast, Vanessa welcomes Kelli Blinn, an experienced birth doula and childbirth educator from Columbus, Ohio. Kelli share...
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Episode 24
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56:52
23. A Butterfly's Metamorphosis: Guided Meditation for Pregnancy
In this episode of the Breath and Birth co podcast, Vanessa, a certified birth doula and childbirth educator, guides listeners through a calming meditation inspired by her recent completion of an 85-hour prenatal yoga teacher training. V...
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Episode 23
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9:07
22. Missy Gallow’s Birth Story: Home Birth to Hospital Transfer from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist’s Perspective
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa connects with Missy Gallow, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and Co-Owner of Misama Physical Therapy in Clintonville, OH. Missy shares her deeply personal and transformat...
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Episode 22
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1:10:36
21. Nature Imagery Meditation for Pregnancy: A Field of Wildflowers
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, hospital-based birth doula and childbirth educator Vanessa leads a guided meditation designed for expectant mothers. Listeners are invited to imagine a mindful walk through a vibrant field...
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Episode 21
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7:49
20. Not Your Mama's Lamaze: Current Lamaze Philosophies of Birth with Caroline Pitts of Peaceful Doula Care
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa introduces Caroline Pitts of Peaceful Doula Care. They discuss Caroline's journey to becoming a doula, the philosophies of Lamaze, and practical advice for expecting mot...
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Episode 20
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45:33
19. Imagery Meditation for Pregnancy: A Walk in the Woods
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa – a certified birth doula and childbirth educator – guides expectant mothers through a serene, nature-inspired meditation designed to foster a deep connection with their growing ...
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Episode 19
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6:58
18. From Nursing to Nurturing: Megan Houle's (Little Dove) Journey to Becoming an IBCLC Lactation Specialist and Craniosacral Therapist
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa welcomes Megan Houle, a seasoned Registered Nurse, IBCLC, and Craniosacral Therapist from Little Dove, LLC. With 15 years of nursing experience and a decade as a la...
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Episode 18
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51:57
17. Q&A: Rights vs. Policy, Cervical Checks, and Bishop Score
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa, a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, addresses key questions about labor and birth. Vanessa explores essential topics including informed consent, the importance of cer...
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Episode 17
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17:54
16. A Sleep Meditation for Pregnancy
In this episode of The Breath & Birth Co. Podcast, we invite you to unwind with a gentle guided sleep meditation designed specifically for pregnancy. 🌙✨As an expectant mother/birther, your body is con...
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Episode 16
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7:39
15. The Audacity to Birth Your Way with Birth Doula Megan Neal
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa, an experienced birth doula and childbirth educator, talks with fellow doula Megan Neal of Birth Your Way about their experiences in the birth support field, including inspira...
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Episode 15
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57:19
14. Loving-Kindness Meditation for Pregnancy
In this episode of The Breath & Birth Co. Podcast, we are dedicating time to cultivate loving-kindness (Metta) meditation—a gentle yet powerful practice designed to nurture both you and your baby with warmth, compassion, and...
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Episode 14
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10:03
13. The Power of Grace with Chelsea Skaggs of Postpartum Together: Letting Go of Perfection in Early Parenthood
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa is joined by Chelsea Skaggs, a life and relationship coach from Postpartum Together. They discuss the importance of grace and letting go of perfectionism in early parenthood. Topic...
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Episode 13
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29:20
12. Body Scan Meditation for Pregnancy
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, host Vanessa, a DONA-International Certified Birth Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator, guides expecting mothers through a calming meditation practice. Today's meditation focuses on co...
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Episode 12
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8:58
11. The Nervous System, Perinatal Intuition, Tongue/Lip Tie, and Vitalistic Chiropractic Care with Dr. Gabby Goldach of the inside space.
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa, a hospital-based birth doula and childbirth educator, introduces special guest Dr. Gabby, a vitalistic chiropractor and founder of the inside space: a family chiropractic studio. ...
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Episode 11
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52:46