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
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
3. The Briggs: From Infertility to an Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Brianna and Zak Briggs join us from Iowa. They candidly share their path to parenthood, dealing with infertility and advocating for the right care, ultimately leading to the unmedicated hospital birth of their son, Landon. They discuss the importance of holistic care approaches involving acupuncture, chiropractic care, and extensive childbirth education. Brianna provides insights into labor positions, the impact of partner support, and navigating the postpartum phase. This episode is rich with advice on trusting your intuition, informed consent, and preparing for birth holistically.
- 00:00:00 Welcome to the Breath and Birth Co. Podcast
- 00:00:47 Introducing Brianna and Zach's Journey
- 00:01:36 Struggles with Infertility and Advocacy
- 00:04:44 Exploring Alternative Medicine
- 00:06:40 Acupuncture and Conception
- 00:09:27 Pregnancy Journey and Preparations
- 00:15:09 Birth Classes and Partner Involvement
- 00:34:16 Navigating Early Labor
- 00:48:03 The Struggles of Early Labor
- 00:48:54 Navigating Hospital Protocols
- 00:50:04 Coping Mechanisms and Support
- 00:51:25 The Intensity of Transition
- 00:53:20 The Final Push and Delivery
- 00:55:47 Postpartum Challenges and Recovery
- 01:17:46 Breastfeeding Struggles and Solutions
- 01:31:49 Reflections and Advice for New Parents
- 01:37:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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