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Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

If you are planning to become pregnant, trying to conceive, currently pregnant, have given birth in the last few years, or work in the birth field, Birth As We Know It ™️ is the podcast for you.

Birth As We Know It ™️ is a birth story and birth experience podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. The good, the bad, and everything else in between.

You will hear birth stories and birth experiences from the perspective of birthing people, birth partners, birth providers, birth workers, and more! This podcast was created to be a place where people can learn more about pregnancy, birth, and a little bit of postpartum, all while hearing about what really happens in the birth space.

Every other week, join Kiona Nessenbaum as she interviews guests who encourage birth education by sharing their personal birth stories and birth experiences. She believes that hearing a birth story directly from the person who lived it, brings the individual human experience back to the forefront of childbirth education.

Kiona is a mother of 3, a birth doula, a birth assistant, and a former student midwife who has supported over 140 birthing families.

Through this podcast, you will find a connection in knowing that you are not the only one who has experienced something unexpected on your journey to parenthood. As people share their personal birth stories and experiences, you will hear about their entire journey through conception, pregnancy, labor, and birth. They will also touch on newborn feeding choices and overall postpartum experiences. You will also hear what providers and birth workers think and feel as they support birthing families on their journeys to parenthood.

To learn more about the host Kiona Nessenbaum or see pictures of those who have shared their stories, go to birthasweknowitpodcast.com

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Connect with Kiona Nessenbaum on Instagram: @birthasweknwitpodcast and join the private Birth As We Know It ™️ Podcast Community on Facebook: birthasweknowitpodcast.com/community

Copyright: © 2024 Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences

Latest Episodes:

BAWKI Snippet # 6: What is Uterine Incarceration? Oct 13, 2026

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✨Welcome to BAWKI Snippet # 6: What is Uterine Incarceration?
I am a birth and postpartum doula serving the greater Seattle area in Washington State. I have been practicing for over 10 years and I just learned about #uterineincarceration!
This is what I learned!
• It’s a rare diagnosis. It happens in 1 in every 3000 pregnancies
• It’s usually diagnosed between 14-17 weeks gestation
• Risk factors include uterine abnormalities such as a reverted, bicornuet or didelphic uterus, history of pelvic or abdominal surgeries, endometriosis, fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease
• Common symptoms are constipation, urinarybissues, lower back, abdominal, rectal or pelvic pain/pressure, cramping and vaginal bleeding
• Manuel adjustments usually made before 20 weeks gestation
• If not treated surgical intervention may be necessary
Have you heard of this or personally dealt with this before? Comment down below!
#birth #postpartum #doula BIPOCdoula

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Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

BAWKI Snippet #5: When to hire a doula! Oct 06, 2026

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🐣BAWKI Snippet # 5: When to hire a doula!
Short answer: as soon as possible
Long answer: when it feels right to you and/or when you first find interest in doula support because doulas can get booked up pretty fast.
#birth #postpartum #doula #BIPOCdoula #postpartumovernight

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Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

BAWKI Snippet #4- The importance of doulas having boundaries! Sep 11, 2026

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✨BAWKI Snippet Ep. 4!✨
The importance of doulas having boundaries!🫶🏽
Key takeaways:
•We need breaks too
•We need to be the best versions of ourselves when we support clients
•We can’t be client pleasers because we need to care for ourselves too
•HAVE A CONTRACT!!!
#birth #postpartum #doula #BIPOCdoula #BirthAsWeKnowIt

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

BAWKI Snippet #3- What I learned these past two weeks as a birth and postpartum doula Aug 26, 2026

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What I learned these past two weeks as a #birth and #postpartum #doula.
Key take aways:
🗓️Due dates are an estimation
🔀Be flexible with your birth and postpartum preferences
#BIPOCdoula #BirthAsWeKnowIt

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

BAWKI Snippet #2-The importance of meeting your postpartum clients where they are Aug 12, 2026

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The importance of meeting your postpartum clients where they are.

Top 3 takeaways:

Meet your clients where they are physically, mentally and emotionally
Do not push your own agenda of what YOU think is best for the client on them
Have a resource list!!

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

BAWKI Snippet #1: What I learned this week as a birth assistant Aug 01, 2026

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What I learned:

Baby’s don’t wait for anyone
The energy you bring into the birth space truly matters
Bonus: know what you bring to the table and where you fall short

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

94-Rebecca Eaton-Preemie-Twins-Cesarean-NICU-Nico Thomas & Murphy James Jun 05, 2026

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Rebecca takes us alongside her through the journey of choosing to be a single parent, finding a sperm donor, finding out she conceived twins, and then having to deal with being bounced around hospitals during her pregnancy to keep her babies from being born extremely prematurely. It is a wild ride with a very happy ending. Take a listen and let me know what your favorite part was by sending me a text!

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Also, there is a small mention of stillbirth when speaking of how she came up with her babies' names around the 59-minute mark.

Another great twin birth story is episode 10-Kendra Buchholz-Miscarriage-Vaginal Twin Birth-Mora & Wren

Resources:

Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Ronald McDonald House Charities-New Zealand: https://rmhc.org.nz/
Ronald McDonald House Charities:https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/

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Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

Abolish ICE-Be The Change We Need! Jan 31, 2026

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Abolish ICE. Be the change we need to make a difference and to hold this administration accountable.

Call 202-224-3121 and follow the prompts

• Say "Hello, my name is (say your name), and I am a constituent of (name your city and state). ICE has harmed, murdered, and kidnapped people all over the country. You are elected to protect us, not fund this violence. Block all ICE funding now! Thank you”

Here is a link to printable resources on knowing your rights when dealing with ICE:

Print at home materials

Know Your Rights Cards (in many languages): https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print

WAND Canvassing material / fliers for work places: https://drive.google.com/.../1KxHWFlya2zVuIUP3N...

Rights for pregnant, postpartum, lactation undocumented people as of ICE Directive: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKre3WMN0zP/?img_index=1

Actual ICE Directive: https://www.ice.gov/.../11032.4...

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

93-Brandy Love-2 Vaginal Births-Owen & Oliver Dec 31, 2025

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Brandy takes us all through the journey of what it is like for her to become pregnant with and give birth to two juicy babies with her husband, Demar, by her side. She also talks us through what experiencing a shoulder dystocia with Oliver was like for her mentally as it was happening, and she touches on the importance of reaching out sooner rather than later when experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Want to hear another great birth story? Listen to episode 85-Amanda Clarke-Ray-3 Vaginal Births-Aila, Norah & Haiden

Resources:

Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net

Definitions:

Shoulder Dystocia

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

92-Monae Munchrath-Vaginal Birth-Theodora Nov 30, 2025

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In this episode, Monae shares the birth story of her daughter, Theodora, and how it differed from the birth of her son, Soren. She also touches on the emotional challenges of becoming a mother of two and how her normal day-to-day has changed.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.

Tune in to Monae's first episode: 20-Monaé Munchrath-Pt. 2-Vaginal Birth-Soren

Don't forget to listen to her husband, Sam, share his perspective on their son Soren's birth: 23-Samuel Munchrath-Partner-Vaginal Birth-Soren

Resources:

Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net

Support the show

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.

If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

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