Mini-Episode: Why Birth Prep & Birth Goals Are Not The Same Thing

Mini-Episode: Why Birth Prep & Birth Goals Are Not The Same Thing

Author: Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach March 11, 2026 Duration: 15:11
Send us Fan Mail How do you mentally prepare for labor — not just physically, but emotionally? Many pregnant women spend months creating a birth plan and learning about labor positions, breathing, and hospital policies. But one of the most important parts of childbirth preparation is often missing: how you show up for the experience of labor itself. In this episode of The Birth Journeys Podcast, labor and delivery nurse Kelly Hof, BSN, RNC-EFM, shares a powerful conversation with mentor Neri ...

There’s a unique space between the raw, personal stories of birth and the clinical advice often given, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals. Hosted by Kelly Hof, a labor nurse and prenatal coach with a background in transformational coaching, this podcast is built on the understanding that knowledge and shared experience are the foundations of confidence. Each episode delves into real, unfiltered birth narratives that cover a vast spectrum of outcomes-from straightforward deliveries to more complex scenarios-illuminating the true realities of bringing a new life into the world. But it doesn’t stop at storytelling. Kelly uses her expertise as a BSN, RN to weave in practical education, helping to demystify the process and address the many physical and mental questions that arise. The result is a resource that fosters genuine healing and builds trust, moving beyond fear to create a sense of preparedness and transparency. Whether you’re seeking solace in another’s story or actionable insights for your own path, this podcast meets you where you are, offering a compassionate blend of evidence-based guidance and profound human connection.
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Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals
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