The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
Bryn Huntpalmer
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.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 58min
996| Epidural Hospital Birth after SROM and Epidural-Free Induction Birth Story - Kate Givhan
Links: 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) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!
Jul 31, 2025 • 1h
995| Infertility & Endometriosis and Two Hospital Births: Cascade of Interventions vs Physiological Birth Stories - Gabi Freeze
Gabi Freeze, a mother from Northern Virginia, shares her powerful journey through infertility and endometriosis. She contrasts two very different hospital births: one marked by overwhelming interventions and another embraced by a supportive midwife team. Gabi navigates the emotional complexities of her experiences, highlighting her resilience amidst challenges and the joy of welcoming new life. From coping strategies during labor to advocating for low-intervention care, her story is filled with hope, triumph, and essential insights for expecting parents.
Jul 29, 2025 • 52min
994| Empowering Epidural Births + Navigating Postpartum & Bottle Feeding - Jessica Pallay [rebroadcast]
Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $400 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!
Jul 24, 2025 • 50min
993| Difficult Induction, Secondary Infertility after Ectopic Pregnancy and Accidental Homebirth Story - Norah Moore
Sponsor: Use code THEBIRTHHOUR at Inito.com to save $60 and get the Inito starter pack for just $89, and start using this unique at-home fertility monitor. Inito is 96% as accurate as a blood test, without the cost, wait time, or hassle of going to a lab. Stop guessing and start understanding your cycle more effectively. 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!
Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 6min
992| Redemptive Pregnancy and Homebirth after a First Pregnancy and Birth Filled With Complications - Lilly Scott
Lilly Scott, a fitness instructor from Washington, DC, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a traumatic first pregnancy. She discusses her empowering decision to pursue a home birth for her second child, highlighting the emotional and physical aspects of labor. Lilly delves into the complexities of postpartum challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-care and community support. The conversation also touches on crucial aspects of maternal nutrition, revealing insights from recent research on prenatal vitamins and the need for better nutritional guidance for expectant mothers.
Jul 17, 2025 • 59min
991| Two Years of Infertility and TTC Followed by a 'Red Tent' Homebirth and an Outdoor Homebirth after Laboring at a Hotel in a Hurricane - Bethany Meyers
Sponsor: Use code THEBIRTHHOUR at Inito.com to save $60 and get the Inito starter pack for just $89, and start using this unique at-home fertility monitor. Inito is 96% as accurate as a blood test, without the cost, wait time, or hassle of going to a lab. Stop guessing and start understanding your cycle more effectively. 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!
Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 6min
990| Positive and Calm Breech Cesarean after Attempted ECV and TOLAC Ending in Cesarean - Katy Hornbeck
Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for up to 40% off your first order (including their already discounted plans and subscriptions) at thisisneeded.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!
Jul 8, 2025 • 47min
989| Stalled 1st Birth at the Hospital, Precipitous 2nd Birth at Home, and "wild card" 3rd Homebirth with the same Birth Team - Kinaya Pettiford
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) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!
Jul 1, 2025 • 49min
988| Redeeming Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Toddler Present After a Planned Epidural First Birth - Lindsay Iselin
Links: 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) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!
Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
987| Unmedicated Fast 3rd Hospital Birth Story and Challenging Breastfeeding Journey - Reflux, Thrush, and Exclusively Pumping - Liz Maughan
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) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! Liz's first birth story from Patreon archives
