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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
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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