Have you ever wondered if an induction can still lead to a positive, empowering birth experience?

In this episode, I’m chatting with Danielle, a postpartum doula and mama who has experienced both an epidural and an unmedicated induction. She shares her journey of learning from her first birth, planning differently for her second, and the powerful role postpartum preparation played in her healing.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Why Danielle regrets getting an epidural with her first birth.
• How planning for postpartum made all the difference the second time around.
• The importance of postpartum support and how a postpartum doula can help…
• … and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to learn from real birth experiences and set yourself up for a smooth postpartum journey, then this episode is for you!

📌 Resources & Links:

✨ Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @abridgetomotherhood

✨ Download the New Mom's Survival Guide: Preparing for a Newborn: abridgetomotherhood.com/newmom

✨ Listen to A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast for more postpartum prep tips!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to plan a hospital birth after experiencing a home birth? In this episode, Ann shares her unique journey of navigating birth choices, adapting to unexpected turns, and still having an empowered, positive birth experience.

We’re covering:

✨ Why Ann chose a hospital birth after a home birth—and how insurance played a role.

✨ How a chiropractic adjustment and reflexology helped regulate contractions.

✨ What it’s like when your water breaks before labor (PROM) and how she managed it.

✨ The wild moment she arrived at the hospital—just 18 minutes before her baby was born!

If you love fast birth stories and hearing about the power of trusting your body, this episode is for you!

📌 Resources & Links:

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to switch from a hospital birth to a homebirth—and why some moms make that choice?

In this episode, I sit down with Alicia, who shares her powerful journey of giving birth during the height of the pandemic. After experiencing a hospital birth with her first baby in 2020, she knew she wanted something different the second time around. With a major provider switch at 30 weeks, Alicia took charge of her birth experience and chose an empowering homebirth.

In this episode, we will cover:

👉The differences Alicia experienced between her hospital birth and homebirth.

👉Why hiring a doula made a huge impact on her confidence and decision-making.

👉How she navigated changing providers late in pregnancy to find the support she truly needed…

👉… and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to feel empowered in your birth choices and learn from Alicia’s inspiring journey, then this episode is for you!