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
🔔 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and start your transformation from anxious to empowered parent-to-be… one episode at a time.
(Educational content only; not a substitute for personalized medical advice.)
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
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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