The Birth Hour – A Birth Story Podcast
- Episodes
- 100
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
Episodes 100
1090| Induced Vaginal Birth, Twin C-Section & Rare Neonatal Diabetes Diagnosis - Teresa Baker
Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is now a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth …
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After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is now a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth stories spanning a wide range of experiences, choices, and paths to parenthood.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!
Sponsors:
Cozy Earth's biggest sale of the year ends December 3rd. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for 35% off home and sleepwear. That's cozyearth.com, code BIRTHHOUR. And when they ask at checkout where you heard about them, let them know The Birth Hour sent you.
Freestyle.world/BIRTHHOUR and use code BIRTHHOUR to get 30% off your first three months of a Freestyle diaper subscription.
1089| Three Hospital Births, NICU Stay & Precipitous Labor - Marianna Alsugair
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo …
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Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower
Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1088| Twin C-Section Birth, Life-Threatening Infection & Postpartum Recovery - Cindy Leslie
Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is now a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth …
Show notes
Links:
After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is now a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth stories spanning a wide range of experiences, choices, and paths to parenthood.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!
Sponsor: Cozy Earth's biggest sale of the year ends December 3rd. Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for 35% off home and sleepwear. That's cozyearth.com, code BIRTHHOUR. And when they ask at checkout where you heard about them, let them know The Birth Hour sent you.
1087| Four Birth Stories: Hospital Birth, Water Births & Homebirth with Shoulder Dystocia - Sandy-Kaye Warwood
Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is now a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth …
Show notes
Links:
After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is now a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth stories spanning a wide range of experiences, choices, and paths to parenthood.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!
Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
1086| The C-Section I Dreaded…and Loved after an Unexpected Homebirth Transfer - Zee Wilson
Links: Pre-order my Book: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Book Launch Events: Join us on 10/28 in Austin at First Light Books at …
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Links:
Pre-order my Book: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses!
Book Launch Events:
Join us on 10/28 in Austin at First Light Books at 6pm or on 10/30 atThe Lost Story Book Shop in Katy, TX at 6:30pm for two amazing book launch events with Bryn!
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1085| Labor and Delivery Nurse Positive Hospital Birth with Pre-eclampsia - Bryn McNie
Links: Pre-order my Book: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Sponsors: Freestyle.world/BIRTHHOUR and use code BIRTHHOUR to get 30% off …
Show notes
Links:
Pre-order my Book: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses!
Sponsors:
Freestyle.world/BIRTHHOUR and use code BIRTHHOUR to get 30% off your first three months of a Freestyle diaper subscription.
Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off!
Links:
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1084| Three Birth Stories: IVF After Unexplained Infertility, Two Inductions, and Becoming a Gestational Carrier - Amanda Nelson
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now with $297 in pre-order bonuses!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now with $297 in pre-order bonuses!)
Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1083| Positive & Empowering Hospital Birth with Patient-Centered Care — Angelina Ciavarella
Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real …
Show notes
Links:
After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth stories spanning a wide range of experiences, choices, and paths to parenthood.
Preorder your copy before October 27 and get $297 in bonuses, including The Birth Hour Conversation Cards, a guided Birth Story Reflection Journal, the private audio series What Thousands of Birth Stories Taught Me, and free access to our six-module pumping and feeding course, Beyond the First Latch.
Preorder The Birth Hour + Claim Your Bonuses
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!
Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
1082| Three Hospital Inductions & Missed SVT Diagnosis - Bethany Hatfield
Links: Book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 20% off home and sleepwear …
Show notes
Links:
Book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses!
Cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 20% off home and sleepwear.
Freestyle.world/BIRTHHOUR and use code BIRTHHOUR to get 30% off your first three months of a Freestyle diaper subscription.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1081| Twin Vaginal Delivery Via Induction at 37 Weeks - Jessielee Sittig
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. Airdoctorpro.com …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses!
Cozyearth.com and use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 20% off home and sleepwear.
Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off!
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1080| Twin Birth with Donor Sperm, Combo Vaginal/Cesarean Birth due to Cord Prolapse - Sarah Kinsel
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now with $297 in pre-order bonuses!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now with $297 in pre-order bonuses!)
Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1079| 40-Hour Birth Center Water Birth and a Surprise Parking Lot Birth - Elizabeth Laime
Links: After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real …
Show notes
Links:
After more than a decade and 1,000+ episodes of sharing real birth stories, The Birth Hour is becoming a book! The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower brings together 41 real birth stories spanning a wide range of experiences, choices, and paths to parenthood.
Preorder your copy before October 27 and get $297 in bonuses, including The Birth Hour Conversation Cards, a guided Birth Story Reflection Journal, the private audio series What Thousands of Birth Stories Taught Me, and free access to our six-module pumping and feeding course, Beyond the First Latch.
Preorder The Birth Hour + Claim Your Bonuses
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!
Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
1078| Red Tent Birth - Leah Outten [rebroadcast]
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses! Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower order now to get $297 in pre-order bonuses!
Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off!
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1077| Endometriosis Surgery and Hospital Epidural Birth with Postpartum Anxiety & Feeding Challenges - Leanna Briggs
Links: Sponsor: Birth Hour listeners can use code TBHEUFY for an extra 15% off at Eufy.com or use TBHEUFY1 on Amazon. The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for …
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Links:
Sponsor: Birth Hour listeners can use code TBHEUFY for an extra 15% off at Eufy.com or use TBHEUFY1 on Amazon.
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!)
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1076| High Anxiety Pregnancy with VCI, Hospital Birth and short NICU Stay; Secondary Infertility and Healing Home Birth Story - Katherine Canon
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!)
Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1075| Quick Birth Center Birth after Secondary Infertility - Kelly Eppinger
Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth …
Show notes
Links:
Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1074| Two Positive Pregnancies and Births but Different Postpartums + Starting a Business as a New Mom - Abbey Ashley
Links: The virtual Savvy program: thevirtualsavvy.com/birthhour Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The …
Show notes
Links:
The virtual Savvy program: thevirtualsavvy.com/birthhour
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1073| Birth Stories in The Netherlands and Colombia + Forty Days of Rest - Neram
Links: AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth …
Show notes
Links:
AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1072|Breech VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean) Birth Story - Hayley Lagerquist
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!)
Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1071| Positive First Birth Story at 39 After Miscarriage and Fertility Anxiety - Lindsey Martin Arslanagic
Sponsor: Inito For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOURINITO at inito.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth …
Show notes
Sponsor: Inito
For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOURINITO at inito.com.
The Birth Hour Links:
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
1070| Tri-Tri Triplet Pregnancy with Vaginal Birth Story - Ashlie Holladay
Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth …
Show notes
Links:
Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1069| Epidural Lumbar Puncture, Amnioinfusion & Postpartum Spinal Headache - Hannah Moody
Links: AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth …
Show notes
Links:
AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1068| Two Unmedicated Hospital Births and a Homebirth from the Perspective of an Active Duty Military Family - Carolyn Winn
Links: AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth …
Show notes
Links:
AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1067| Two Induced Births: A C-section and a VBAC after Secondary Infertility - Rachel Crowder
Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at …
Show notes
Links:
The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!)
Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1066| Positive Hospital Vaginal Birth with Unplanned Interventions - Jeni Thornton-Jones
Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online …
Show notes
Sponsor:
Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com.
Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify
The Birth Hour Links:
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
1065| 2-year Infertility and Endometriosis Journey Followed by Easy Pregnancy and Amazing Birth - Taylor Kirby
Sponsor: Inito For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOUR at inito.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course …
Show notes
Sponsor: Inito
For Birth Hour listeners, the Insight Wireless Reader is available right now for just $99 with the code BIRTHHOUR at inito.com.
The Birth Hour Links:
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
1064| OB vs Midwife—One Mom's Experience - Michelle Ankrim
Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online …
Show notes
Sponsor:
Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com.
Needed Experts Podcast: Apple Podcasts and Spotify
The Birth Hour Links:
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
1063| Preemie Birth Center Transfer + NICU Stay - Gioia Hackett
Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth …
Show notes
Links:
Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off!
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
1062| Traumatic First Birth & Redemptive Elective Cesarean Birth Stories - Tash Stokes
Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth …
Show notes
Links:
Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off)
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
1061| Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum as an Olympic Athlete - Shannon Rowbury
Links: Eightsleep.com/BIRTHHOUR use code BIRTHHOUR to save $500 AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First …
Show notes
Links:
Eightsleep.com/BIRTHHOUR use code BIRTHHOUR to save $500
AquaTru.com use promo code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off.
Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off.
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)
Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
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