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The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast

Bryn Huntpalmer
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Home Birth
Childbirth Education
Unmedicated Birth
Breastfeeding
Gestational Diabetes
Parenting
Postpartum Care
Midwifery
Doulas
Prenatal Nutrition
Childbirth Stories
Yoga
VBAC (vaginal Birth After Caesarean)
Birth Stories
Lactation Classes
Medicalized Birth
Epidural
Deployment

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded10 years ago
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Recent Guests

Connie Rutherford
Single mother who shared her journey of becoming a mom through IVF and other fertility treatments.
Episode: 1024| Becoming a Single Mother by Choice after 40 and Twins Birth Story - Connie Rutherford
Catherine Traer
Canadian expat married to a professional basketball player, shares her childbirth stories
Episode: 1023| Giving Birth in France and Spain as an Overseas Basketball Wife - Catherine Traer
Dr. Roxanne Pero
Board certified OB-GYN with nearly 15 years of experience, focusing on fertility and holistic women's health.
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Episode: 1022| Unexplained Infertility Followed by Two "Medicalized" Births Including Twins - Dr. Roxanne Pero
Rebecca Minkoff
Handbag and fashion designer and mother of four.
Rebecca Minkoff LLC
Episode: 1020| Decision to Have One More Baby After 40 - Rebecca Minkoff
Claire de Leon
Mother of two, sharing her home birth story
Episode: 1019| Just-as-planned, Positive Homebirth Birth Story - Claire de Leon
Emmi Murphy
Mother who shares her birth story and experience with vaginismus.
Episode: 1018| Unmedicated Birth Center Birth with Vaginismus - Emmi Murphy
Valerie Hummel LaBounty
Clergy person living in South Dakota with her husband and three young girls
Episode: 1017| Surprise Breech Cesarean, Spontaneous VBAC and VBAC Induction Birth Stories - Valerie Hummel LaBounty
Olivia Hall
Mother of three, and advocate for embryo adoption, sharing personal birth experiences
Episode: 1016| Embryo Adoption Sibling and Surprise Natural Pregnancy - Olivia Hall
Chanarah Romero
Music artist and social media specialist
Episode: 1015| Two Weeks of False Starts and "Barely There" Epidural Hospital Birth Story - Chanarah Romero

Host

Bryn Huntpalmer
Host of The Birth Hour, specializing in candid storytelling about childbirth and maternal experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • I love listening to these while I’m pregnant

    I’ve been listening to this podcast since my first pregnancy 6 years ago. It’s so encouraging, inspiriting, and educational! I learn best through storytelling. And listening to so many women’s birth experiences is so valuable and helps to prepare me so well each time to get in the birth mindset. It’s also wonderful to remember that even if something doesn’t go as you planned, even if it gets really dramatic, in the end it will be okay! Highly recommend 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaychButt
    United States3 months ago
  • Every story offers something new

    This podcast is such a gift. Every story offers something new—honesty, empowerment, and connection. It’s helped me feel more prepared and less alone in my own journey into motherhood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatherineRoseWoller
    United States3 months ago
  • Been listening for years - fantastic!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    xtinamarie123
    4 months ago
  • This is a great podcast

    Love this podcast. It was incredibly helpful for my last birth, and I credit it for helping me make it a wonderful experience after a very tough experience with the previous birth and postpartum.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    my kid just woke up need to fo
    United States4 months ago
  • Host seems bored

    I regularly listen to “the happy homebirth podcast” but listened to all the stories so I was looking for another podcast to also listen too. I wanted to like it but all the stories seem about medicated hospital births only. I’d like some more stories about woman like me who birth unmedicated in the hospital.

    Also the host seems very annoyed, bored and like she’s rushing the guests speaking through their story. Host asks no questions and hardly dives in to the guests story so she seems unintere... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BrittaneyMLaPorte
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the wide variety of personal birth narratives shared, echoing sentiments of empowerment and emotional connection.
Overall, the podcast serves as a valuable resource that many find supportive and enlightening during pregnancy and motherhood.
There is a desire for more diverse birth experiences, particularly regarding unmedicated and non-hospital birth stories.
Some feedback indicates dissatisfaction with the host's engagement style and requests for deeper interviewing techniques.

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1019| Just-as-planned, Positive Homebirth Birth Story - Claire de Leon
Q: How did postpartum go?
Postpartum was everything I could have hoped for and dreamed for with this idea of having this birth at home.
1016| Embryo Adoption Sibling and Surprise Natural Pregnancy - Olivia Hall
Q: What was your experience like during Ruby's pregnancy?
Olivia describes challenges such as severe nausea and gestational diabetes but highlights the support she received from her care team.
1016| Embryo Adoption Sibling and Surprise Natural Pregnancy - Olivia Hall
Q: Can you share your journey to getting pregnant with your second child?
Olivia discusses her previous infertility challenges and how they led her to explore embryo adoption for her second child, eventually revealing a further surprise natural pregnancy after adopting embryos.
1014| Two Birth Stories in Italy and Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges - Danae Mercer
Q: Can you tell listeners a little bit about you and your family?
I'm Danae. I'm a self-love influencer and journalist, currently living in Italy with my Italian husband. And we now have two babies.
1011| Surprise Footling Breech, Homebirth Transfer Birth Story - Caitlin Thompson
Q: How did Caitlin's prior birth experience compare to her second birth story?
Caitlin's first birth was a peaceful home birth, while her second was marked by unexpected complications and ultimately a hospital transfer and cesarean, leading to feelings of trauma and disconnection with her baby.

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What is The Birth Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers a platform for women to share their personal childbirth experiences, ranging from planned c-sections to unexpected emergencies. Episodes feature a diverse array of birth stories, emphasizing themes of empowerment, informed decision-making, and community support in maternal health. Notably, there is a focus on unmedicated and home birth stories, which is likely to resonate with those seeking inspiring narratives about childbirth and motherhood. Each episode serves to educate and prepare listeners for various childbirth scenarios through the discussions that intertwine personal anecdotes with professional insights.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Birth Hour:

1. Evidence Based Birth®
2. Down to Birth
3. Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
4. Mommy Labor Nurse
5. Birthing Instincts

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Recent guests on The Birth Hour include:

1. Connie Rutherford
2. Catherine Traer
3. Dr. Roxanne Pero
4. Rebecca Minkoff
5. Claire de Leon
6. Emmi Murphy
7. Valerie Hummel LaBounty
8. Olivia Hall

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