Many women expect breastfeeding to come naturally—until they find themselves overwhelmed, in pain, and unsure why it’s not working. In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, certified midwife and lactation expert Rachel Austin dives deep into how labor...
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5 Things I’d Do Differently If I Were Giving Birth in 2025
Becoming a mother changed me in every possible way—mind, body, and spirit. But if I could go back and prepare for birth again, knowing everything I know now as a mom of three, a childbirth educator, and someone deeply passionate about holistic motherhood… There’s so...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 33: Birth Can Be Amazing & You Are Elastigirl with Brandyn Gipe
For many women, the thought of childbirth is often associated with pain and fear — a seemingly inevitable experience passed down through generations. But what if we could change that narrative? What if birth could be an empowering, even pain-free experience? It’s time...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 32: Impactful Movement & Mobility: The Key To A Pain Free Pregnancy with Gina Conley
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, one that transforms not only your life but also your body in profound ways. As your baby grows, your body undergoes numerous changes to accommodate and nourish new life. While these changes are natural and beautiful, they can also...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 31: An Accidentally Unassisted & Pain Free Precipitous Twin Birth with Emma Brake
Twin pregnancies are known for being unique and full of surprises, from the moment a mother discovers she's carrying two babies to the day she brings them into the world. One common question many expecting parents of twins have is whether twin births tend to be faster...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 30: Whitney’s Deeply Spiritual & Pain Free Hospital Birth: Trusting Her Body & Ignoring Nurse’s Urge to “PUSH!”
Whitney's first-time birth experience in a hospital was not only beautiful but also largely pain-free. Sounds impossible, right? We know that childbirth is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences a woman can go through. It's intense, raw, and often...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 29: The Power Of A Laboring Mom’s Mindset: How I Shifted A Painful Birth To Pain Free In One Contraction with Eve O’Brien
You've been lied to about birth... For far too long, we've been told that birth is something to be feared. That birth is the most painful and traumatic experience that women just have to "get through." But birth can be so much more. It can be beautiful and ecstatic —...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 28: How Pregnancy Contributes To Oral Health: Cavities, Gingivitis, and Root Canals From A Holistic Health Standpoint with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS
We are so excited to welcome holistic health advocate and dentist, Dr. Michelle Jorgensen on the podcast today! Through her years of general and cosmetic dentistry, she never questioned anything ⎯ until Dr. Michelle was so sick she could hardly hold a dental...
Pain Free Birth Podcast Episode 27: Mom Of 8 Has First Home-Birth Experience: 6 Hospital Births Later She Had A Magical Twin Home-Birth Despite Having A Breech Baby with Jill Reitz
Jill is a joyful warrior as a mom of 8 beautiful babies including newborn twins who just successfully had her first home birth. Yes, Jill had six traditional births with a regular OB team in the hospital before her OB unfortunately passed away and she had to look...
Unlocking a Pain Free Birth Masterclass
Discover how to unlock a pain-free birth in this powerful NEW masterclass. Karen shares her best secrets and techniques to help you achieve a pain-free, joyful birth.
