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
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 on Vanessa's labor experience, including her unique challenges and the importance of informed consent. They also touch on key recommendations for navigating pregnancy and birth with confidence and empowerment. Throughout the episode, they reveal the significance of choosing the right care provider and birth setting. The conversation closes on a reflective note about the transformative power of birth work and the enduring bonds formed between doulas and birthing individuals.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:47 Recap of Previous Episode
- 02:02 Arrival at the Hospital
- 03:19 Labor Progress and Monitoring
- 06:32 Decisions and Interventions
- 09:12 Oxytocin Boost and Emotional Moments
- 12:10 Pitocin and Active Labor
- 17:29 Transition and Pushing
- 25:55 Birth and Immediate Postpartum
- 28:09 Reflecting on a Difficult Moment
- 29:06 Empowering Birth Choices
- 33:09 Choosing the Right Provider
- 34:09 The Importance of Midwifery Care
- 36:02 The Placenta Experience
- 39:43 Post-Birth Reflections
- 44:28 Informed Consent and Birth Choices
- 47:42 Doula Reflections and Experiences
- 54:28 The Bond Between Doulas and Clients
- 57:33 Closing Thoughts and Farewell
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