Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

• Vaccines: What Every Mother Needs to Know

  You’ve probably had this moment: you’re sitting in a provider’s office, pregnant belly in front of you, when someone says, “This is what you’ll get at your next appointment.” No conversation. No options. Just a directive.If your stomach has ever dropped in that moment, wondering: “Do I even get a say here?” This episode is for you, mama.I sat down with Alexandra Galaska, the powerhouse behind Just the Inserts, to talk about how to cut through fear, confusion, and the “this is just what we do” culture in medicine. Alexandra’s journey began as a new mom overwhelmed by conflicting voices. What she uncovered (the actual government-issued manufacturer inserts for pharmaceuticals and vaccines) became the foundation of her mission: helping parents make truly informed decisions with confidence, not coercion.This conversation is not about being “for” or “against” anything. It’s about equipping yourself with facts, frameworks, and questions so you can walk into your provider’s office as the CEO of your health and your child’s, not a passive spectator.Show notes here: https://www.myessentialbirth.com/blog/vaccines-what-every-mother-needs-to-know Links & ResourcesFollow Alexandra on Instagram: @JustTheInsertsFind Alexandra’s FREE, no email required Course: Make Informed Medical Decisions (https://justtheinserts.com/training-course/)Join me inside the  (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted), where I’ll guide you step by step through the medical options, decisions, and preparations that lead to a birth you feel confident about and truly love.Get Started for only $87!GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

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• Am I Pregnant?! Answers for the First 6 Weeks

  The first six weeks of pregnancy can feel like the longest waiting game of your life. Heck, those two weeks after you have sex may as well be a year!! Even once you’ve got the positive test, and your body is already shifting, that first prenatal appointment still doesn’t happen for weeks. Cue: late-night Googling, second-guessing every cramp or craving, and wondering what’s actually normal.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on those early weeks. From my own experiences (yes, even as a birth educator, I was up at 3 a.m. searching symptoms 🙋‍♀️) to what I see with my doula clients, I want you to feel seen, supported, and not alone in this in-between stage.Show Notes here: https://www.myessentialbirth.com/blog/episode-313-am-i-pregnant-answers-for-the-first-6-weeks Links Mentioned: 3 Exercises to Help Prepare for Your Best Birth (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/3-exercises)Click here for a list To Ask Your Doctor/OB Provider (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/OB)Click here for a list To Ask Your Midwife (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/midwife)Join the My Essential Birth Course for step-by-step pregnancy and birth prep (https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstarted) Get Started for only $87!GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

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• “After 4 Years of ‘Unexplained Infertility,’ Two Pink Lines: The Nutrition Shift That Changed Everything

  Four years of infertility.Two failed IUIs.A spot on the IVF waitlist.And then… six months after shifting her food and lifestyle with PrimalBod (use code MEB100 for $100 off if you want to try it!), Dominique’s story took a turn she’ll never forget: two pink lines in an Airbnb, before a wedding, shoving the test in her husband’s face while he was still scrolling his phone. (ICONIC.)This conversation is part raw honesty, part “wait, why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?”, and fully a reminder that your body is powerful when you give it what it actually needs.Dominique doesn’t hold back about the tears, the supplements, the trial-and-error, and the eventual breakthrough. And she shares the exact shifts that cleared her brain fog, steadied her energy, reduced pain, and ultimately supported fertility.This episode is a love letter to women in the thick of the fertility journey. Show Notes Here✨ Links MentionedEpisode 268: Prenatal Nutrition: The Lies & The Truth, with Candi FrazierPrimalBod Program: Save $100 with code MEB100DM me on Instagram @myessentialbirthAnd mama… If nutrition is how you build your baby, birth education is how you protect the experience of bringing them earthside. Inside The My Essential Birth Course, you’ll find evidence-based tools, confidence-building strategies, and even guidance around food + fuel for pregnancy and postpartum.Learn more and enroll today.Get Started for only $87!GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

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• Birth Story: Unmedicated First-Time Birth During a Georgia Snowstorm

  What happens when your due date collides with a snowstorm in Georgia?When I first connected with Abby, I knew her birth story was going to be special, but GAH!! It’s so good and I just know it’s going to inspire every mama listening. As a first-time mom, she navigated early bloody show, a surprise snowstorm, and nearly three days of labor with an amazing, calm, grounded intuition that’s absolutely contagious.From the nausea that knocked her off her feet in the first trimester to the “crunchy-meets-medical” compromise she and her husband made for a hospital birth with a doula, we walked through the nitty gritty of pregnancy and labor, the most common issues every couples deal with for pregnancy & birth, and the incredible birth story she gets to share with all of you. You’ll hear:The physical prep (yes, we’re talking deep squats in the shower and red raspberry leaf tea) and the mental prep that helped her stay strong through every stage.Why breaking her water (something she didn’t plan to do) ended up being the right call.How her husband and doula worked together with a “third-party consent” rule that kept her fully in control. That unforgettable moment she reached down and felt her baby’s head for the first time.Why she believes her unmedicated birth shaped her beautiful postpartum experience and lasting confidence as a mom.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:The Fresh Test For 20% OFF use Coupon Code: MYESSENTIALBIRTH My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramThree exercises to help prepare you for your BEST birthTo Leave a Review ⭐️Open Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved!Get Started for only $87!GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

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• Postpartum Healing Without the Pressure to “Bounce Back” with Dr. Jessica London

  No one told me that postpartum recovery isn’t just about “getting back to normal.” It’s about rebuilding from the inside out, pelvic floor, core, energy, mindset, and that what you do (and don’t do) in those early days matters more than you think.That’s why I brought Dr. Jessica London, pelvic floor therapist and mama’s best friend in recovery, on the podcast to walk you through exactly what’s happening in your body and how to move forward, without overdoing it. (And she was kind enough to share her Core Recovery Guide with our community!) Postpartum healing is deeply connected to how you move, rest, and nourish yourself right now. Pushing too hard can set you back, but intentional movement, pelvic floor awareness, and smart recovery practices can actually make you stronger than before. Whether you’re 2 days, 2 months, or 2 years postpartum, this episode gives you a roadmap for recovery that lasts.Show Notes Here!Where to Find Jessica: Instagram Website PodcastLinks Mentioned:Episode #275 - Pelvic Floor 101: What Every New Mom Needs to Know with Dr. Jessica LondonThe Core Recovery Guide My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth InstagramGet Started for only $87!GET IN TOUCH! 🤩Reach out at any time to [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Looking for more info on the birth course? CLICK HERE! 💜For the THREE FREE EXERCISES - Get your FREE Download here!Follow us here on INSTAGRAM!

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