Even as you're listening to this, you could probably have feelings one way or the other, just listening to this. And I don't mean, oh, this is what she believes or this is what she doesn't believe. I mean yourself where you're like, I agree with this or I don't agree with this. And why is that? You're going to have your own thoughts regarding this. You're going to have your own feelings about it. And I think it's really important as a mom that because of that, like call that intuition. There's a reason that you are feeling

and thinking those things and following those is really, really important. So,

getting pregnant and giving birth are two of the most exciting things you can ever hope to experience in this life.

The moment you think you could be pregnant, you're frantically searching for all the best information.

Which is why you're here today?

I'm Stephanie King and with my many years of experience as a professional childbirth educator,

doula and lover of all things, pregnancy, birth, and

postpartum. I'm here to make preparing for your birth enjoyable, empowering, and totally easy.

Each week, I'll cover different topics, interview professionals, and get into the nitty-gritty

birth stories from mamas just like you. And when you're ready for more, you can join me in

the My Essential Birth course at MyEessentialbirth.com, where I take you step by step through

exactly how to prepare your mind, body, spirit, and partner for a birth you love. So let's get

started.

A reviewer of the week is M.E. Covell, one, two, three, or maybe me, Covell, one, two, three.

Either way.

She says, I am a pelvic floor PT, and I first started listening to this podcast to learn more information about pregnancy and birth for my clients.

Ah, I love that so much. Thank you for all of you professionals that come along for the ride.

So cool. I continued to listen throughout my own pregnancy and was overwhelmed at the amount

of helpful information that helped me prepare mentally and physically for my own delivery.

I loved listening to all the positive birth stories and found the information in the

class very helpful. I am now a proud mama of a two-week-old little girl and enjoying all the

information in the postpartum course. Thank you, Stephanie, for all that you do. Thank you so much for

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