My First Birth Story

My First Birth Story

Author: Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach March 11, 2024 Duration: 1:03:57
Send us Fan Mail When life handed me the label "elderly primigravida," I didn't just recoil at the term—I redefined it. Embark on a profoundly candid chronicle where I lay bare the trials and triumphs of my journey into motherhood later in life. Coupling professional expertise as a labor and delivery nurse with my visceral personal experience, this episode is an intricate tapestry of the fears, the stigma, and the sheer joy that comes with pregnancy after 35. Recounts of battling persistent n...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals
Podcast Episodes
Pearls of Wisdom: What Moms Wish They Had Known [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:36
Send us Fan Mail Join me for an enlightening journey through the adventures of motherhood with my exceptional guests. Discover why Jennifer Byrnes champions early mental health support, learn to stop and smell the roses…
Finding Strength in Loss: Rachel Redmond's Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:10
Send us Fan Mail What if you had to make an unimaginably difficult decision about your unborn child's future? In a heartfelt conversation, we're joined by the incredibly brave Rachel Redmond as she shares her emotional j…
Mila Little: 3 hospital births, 1 home birth, many life lessons.... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:35
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mila Little, a mother of four and former teacher who now works from home in the health and wellness industry. Mila's journey to motherhood has been mar…