The MamasteFit Podcast
Episodes
29: Joan's Birth Story, Roxanne's Third Birth
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the MamasteFit podcast, Roxanne shares her third birth story, the birth of Baby Joan! Roxanne gave birth in the hospital fo...
Birth Story 19: Holly's Unmedicated Birth and Postpartum Psychosis
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**TRIGGER WARNING** Part of Holly's story involves her discussing struggling with thoughts of suicide and thoughts of harming her baby. In this...
28: Labor Stalls: Resolving Issues In Your Birth
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to chat with Lakeesha Murphy-Spencer and Renee Harvey, two certified nurse midwives whom Roxanne worked with previously as Labor and De...
Birth Story 18: Angela's Positive C-Section and VBAC
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's birth story, Angela shares about her first birth, a Cesarean birth, and how she then went on to have a VBAC (or a vaginal birth after C...
27: C-Section Recovery: Returning to Fitness After a Cesarean Birth
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how to approach recovery immediately after a Cesarean birth, and beyond, with Casey Backus, physical therapist. Gina and ...
Birth Story 17: Olivia's Epidural Hospital Birth Story
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia shares her hospital birth story with a planned epidural. She shares how she prepared for birth with an open mind, how the MamasteFit Birth Educ...
26: Meg Scanlon, International Powerlifting Champion AND Mom!
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we chat with Meg Scanlon, who placed first in the International Powerlifting Federation World Classic Powerlifting Championship in 2022, and...
Birth Story 16: Sally's Surprise Breech and VBAC Stories
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this birth story, Sally discovers during her labor induction that her baby is breech and is rushed back for a Cesarean section. After her sudden C-...
25: Fertility & Your Menstrual Cycle with Sophia Pavia, Registered Dietitian
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Sophia Pavia, a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in women's fertility. Sophia shares how we can op...
Birth Story 15: Lauren's Vaginal Breech Birth
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this birth story, Lauren shares her second birth where she discovers her baby is breech near the end of her pregnancy. Lauren was planning a birth ...
24: Top Two Movements to Prep for Birth
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24: Top Two Movements to Prep for Birth! In this episode, we discuss the two important movement patterns: internal rotation at the hip and a p...
Birth Story 14: Genesis's Two Hospital Birth Stories: Epidural with Pitocin and Unmedicated Birth with New Provider
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
14: Genesis’s Two Birth Stories: Hospital Births with Epidural and then Unmedicated In this birth story, Genesis shares her two hospital birth stor...
23: Is Your Pelvis Too Small? Probably Not.
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: Is your pelvis too small for a vaginal birth?? Likely not! The pelvis has a lot of movement capability to change shape and increase diamet...
Birth Story 13: Audrey's Breech Baby and Two Planned C-Sections
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Birth Story Friday episode, Audrey shares her two scheduled Cesarean birth stories. Towards the end of her first pregnancy, Audrey found out...
22: Roxanne's Postpartum Prep
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Roxanne is going to be sharing how she is preparing for the postpartum period in the final month of her third pregnancy. Liste...
Birth Story 12: Molly: Freestanding Birth Center Birth After Pregnancy Loss
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly shares the story of her unmedicated birth at a freestanding birth center, after a previous first trimester pregnancy loss. In Molly's birth ...
21: Secondary Infertility with Tarrah Lee
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger Warning* In this episode, we will be discussing first trimester pregnancy loss, navigating conception with secondary infertility, and naviga...
Birth Story 11: Mary: Hospital Births With an Epidural vs IV Pain Meds
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary shares her two birth stories and the differences in pain management techniques. Her first birth was an induction at 41 weeks with an epidural lea...
20: Pain Relief with Dr. Puja Shah
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we will be interviewing Dr. Puja Shah, about epidurals and spinals, two pain management techniques for labor and birth, and ho...
Birth Story 10: Rebecca's Unmedicated Hospital Birth
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Rebecca shares her unmedicated hospital birth where she had a Trisomy 21 diagnosis (more commonly known as Down's Syndrome) after having...
19: Baby's First Year Milestones with Dr Amelie, Pediatric PT
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amelie is a pediatric physical therapist who specializes in gross motor development and wellness. She has worked in all areas of pediatric health,...
Birth Story 9: Christina: Unmedicated Induction Hospital Birth
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 9: Christina: Unmedicated Induction Hospital Birth Christina shares her unmedicated hospital induction birth with Gina as her doula! Chris...
Episode 18: Induction Methods
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be talking all about induction. What is it? Why and when is it recommended? What is involved with an induction of labor? What...
Birth Story 8: Ashley's Home Births
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 8: Ashley's Home Births One of Gina's doula clients, Ashley, will be sharing her two home birth stories. Ashley shares how her fir...
17: Birth Partner Support: Barron's Story of Supporting Gina in Birth
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17: Birth Partner Support: Barron's Story of Supporting Gina in Birth Gina’s birth partner and husband, Barron, shares his perspective ...
Birth Story 7: Raquel: Vaginal Breech Birth (HBAC)
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 7: Raquel: Vaginal Breech Birth (HBAC) Join us as Raquel shares her birth story! In this episode, Raquel shares her home-birth after Cesar...
16: Breech Birth with Dr. Stu Fischbein of Birthing Instincts
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16: Breech Birth with Dr. Stu Fischbein In this episode, we will chat with Dr. Stuart Fischbein of Birthing Instincts and Vaginal Rebirth abou...
Birth Story 6: Madeleine: Induction for Hypertension with a Unmedicated Hospital Birth
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 6: Madeleine: Induction for Hypertension with an Unmedicated Hospital Birth Join us as Madeleine shares her birth story! In today's bi...
15: Pushing: Understanding the Second Stage of Labor
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15: Pushing: Understanding the Second Stage of Labor In this episode, we discuss the second stage of labor: pushing! You may feel afraid or wo...
Birth Story 5: Annie's Birth Story: Breech, Successful ECV, and a Positive C-Section
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 5: Annie's Birth Story: Breech Positioning, Successful ECV, and Complications Leading to A Positive C-Section Join us as Annie shares ...
14: Tongue Ties: Fad or Fact with Dr. Jordan Hubbard, Functional Dentist
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14: Tongue Ties: Fad or Fact with Dr. Jordan Hubbard, Functional Dentist In this episode, we interview Dr. Jordan Hubbard, a dentist in Southe...
Birth Story 4: Mackenzie's Birth Story: Breech, ECV, then Unmedicated Hospital Birth
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 4: Mackenzie's Birth Story: Breech, ECV, and Prenatal Transfer of Care from a Freestanding Birth Center to Hospital Birth Join us as M...
13: Breastfeeding Journeys: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Struggles with Nursing
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13: Breastfeeding Journeys: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Struggles with Nursing with Gina, Roxanne, and guests Casey and Jordan! In t...
Birth Story 3: Laura's Birth Stories: Unmedicated Hospital Births with PROM and an OP Baby
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 3: Laura's Birth Stories: Unmedicated Hospital Births with PROM and an OP Baby Join us as Laura shares her two birth stories, that Gin...
12: Postpartum Return to Fitness: Birth to Return to Lifting Progression
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12: Postpartum Return to Fitness: Birth to Return to Lifting Progression In this episode, we will be discussing how to approach your postpartu...
Birth Story 2: Jordan's Birth Story: Breech, Successful ECV, and Labored C-Section Birth
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 2: Jordan's Birth Story: Breech, Successful ECV, and Labored C-Section Birth In this episode, Jordan shares her birth story of her fir...
11: Casey's Birth Stories: Unplanned C-Sections and Healing After Birth
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11: Casey's Birth Stories: Unplanned C-Sections and Healing After Birth. Join us as Casey Backus, one of our founding members shares her...
Birth Story 1: Danielle's Two Birth Stories: Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Home Birth to Scheduled Cesarean with Placenta Previa
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth Story 1: Danielle's Two Birth Stories: Unmedicated Hospital Birth and Home Birth to Scheduled Cesarean with Placenta Previa Danielle, one o...
10: Gina’s Third Birth: Home Birth of Sophie During Hurricane Ian
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10: Gina’s Third Birth: Home Birth of Sophie During Hurricane Ian Listen as Gina shares about her third birth, second home birth, during Hur...
9: Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9: Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth with Hayley Kava, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist In this episode, we are chatting with Hayley Kava, pelvic flo...
8: Roxanne's Second Birth Story: The Birth of Colin in a Freestanding Birth Center
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8: Roxanne's Second Birth Story: The Birth of Colin in a Freestanding Birth Center. Roxanne shares her second birth story, where she gave ...
7: Processing Your Birth Story with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, Perinatal Psychologist
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7: Processing Your Birth Story with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, Perinatal Psychologist. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Berlin, a perinatal psycholog...
6: Gina's Second Birth Story: The Home Birth of Eoghan during the COVID Pandemic
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6: Gina's Second Birth Story: The Birth of Eoghan In this episode, Gina shares her second birth story, a home birth story during the COV...
5: Pelvic Pain: Overcoming Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5: Pelvic Pain: Overcoming Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy. You do NOT need to be in pain during pregnancy! There is a common misconception t...
4: Roxanne's First Birth Story: The Unmedicated Hospital Birth of Lily
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Roxanne's First Birth Story! Roxanne's first birth was an unmedicated birth in a military hospital. MamasteFit had supported he...
3: Prenatal Fitness to Prepare for Birth
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Physically preparing for birth is more than just doing a lot of squats and prenatal yoga. Learn how incorporating internal rotation into your prenat...
2: Gina's First Birth: Adeline's Hospital Birth with Epidural
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gina and Roxanne as Gina describes her first birth - an experience that left her feeling confused, defeated, and traumatized. Though she was grat...
1: The Birth of MamasteFit
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The MamasteFit Podcast! Join Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula), and her sister, Roxanne (labor & delivery nurse and stud...