The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Pregnant and craving evidence-based guidance but not more conflicting advice?
Tune in twice a week with Vanessa Bauman (DONA-International Certified Birth Doula, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher, and Certified Childbirth Educator) for practical tools, calm mind-body practices, and real-life birth wisdom you can trust.
What you’ll hear
- Monday Meditations – 10–15-minute breathwork & visualization sessions that lower stress hormones and deepen your bond with baby. (Keywords: pregnancy meditation, prenatal yoga breathing, relaxation techniques for labor)
- Thoughtful Thursdays – Expert interviews, empowering birth stories, and research-backed tips to help you advocate for the birth you want… whether that’s unmedicated, epidural-assisted, or belly-birth. (Keywords: evidence-based birth, hospital birth, natural birth, cesarean support, birth plan)
Why listen?
- Merge intuition + modern medicine so you can make confident decisions
- Learn doula-approved coping skills, labor positions, and postpartum prep
- Feel supported by a community that values calm, confidence, and connection
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(Educational content only; not a substitute for personalized medical advice.)
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
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 transformative birth stories, including her experiences with a twin birth via elective C-section and her subsequent plans for a home birth after C-section (HBAC). The discussion traverses her struggles with infertility, the intricate decision-making process around birth interventions, and the emotional and physical challenges during her lengthy labor. Missy provides insight into the importance of mental preparation, advocacy, and finding the right support system. Through her story, listeners gain valuable lessons on navigating birth choices, understanding the nuances of medical interventions, and the profound impact of postpartum care.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Breath and Birth Co. Podcast
- 00:52 Meet Missy Gallo: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
- 02:16 Missy's Twin Birth Experience
- 04:58 Preparing for a Home Birth
- 07:59 Challenges and Physical Struggles During Pregnancy
- 18:42 The Long Labor Begins
- 27:45 Deciding to Transfer to the Hospital
- 30:59 Arriving at the Hospital and Next Steps
- 38:00 Increasing Pitocin and Monitoring Progress
- 38:22 Facing the Decision for a C-Section
- 40:17 Emergency C-Section and Immediate Aftermath
- 44:19 Post-Operative Challenges and Recovery
- 46:26 Reflecting on Birth Interventions and Personal Strength
- 52:55 Processing Birth Trauma and Seeking Closure
- 57:57 Understanding Medical Procedures and Their Impact
- 01:06:59 The Importance of Advocacy and Support
- 01:10:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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