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
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. Alyssa shares her personal journey into this field, important nutritional aspects for both men and women in preparing for conception, and practical dietary recommendations. Topics include the significance of a good prenatal vitamin, managing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, and ways male partners can support during the fertility journey. Tune in to gain insights on optimizing health for pregnancy and beyond.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Breath and Birth Co Podcast
- 00:47 Interview with Alyssa Broadwater: Nutrition for Pregnancy
- 01:58 Alyssa's Journey into Fertility and Pregnancy Nutrition
- 06:40 Misconceptions About Perinatal Nutrition
- 09:57 Choosing the Right Prenatal Vitamins
- 18:30 Preparing Your Body for Conception
- 29:47 Managing PCOS and Endometriosis Through Nutrition
- 37:41 Red Meat and Endometriosis
- 38:47 Dairy and Inflammation: Quality Matters
- 39:11 Environmental Toxins and Endometriosis
- 39:46 Anti-Inflammatory Diet Tips
- 40:27 Personal Journey: Eliminating Trigger Foods
- 41:12 Soy and Processed Foods: A Hidden Culprit
- 44:46 Reintroducing Foods: A Cautious Approach
- 46:12 Gestational Diabetes: Alternative Testing Methods
- 49:26 Male Fertility: Optimizing Health
- 57:08 Resources for Fertility and Pregnancy
- 58:40 The Importance of Real Food in Dietetics
- 01:04:53 Generational Health: Influencing Future Generations
- 01:06:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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