The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
Bryn Huntpalmer
Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 9min
1046| Pregnant on boat in French Polynesia, Tahiti Hospital Birth after Stalled Labor at Birth Center, Positive Unmedicated 2nd Birth in the US - Margot McKirdy
Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!
Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 4min
1045| Military Spouse Hospital Birth Stories in United States vs Japan plus Postpartum Mental Health Discussion - Delaney Goodrick
Takeaways Delaney lives in Japan as a military spouse with two kids. Her first pregnancy was unplanned and filled with surprises. She experienced low amniotic fluid, leading to an induced labor. Delaney's first birth involved unexpected medical interventions. She struggled with postpartum mental health after her first child. Delaney's second pregnancy was more planned and intentional. She felt more empowered during her second birth experience. Support from her husband and doula was crucial during labor. Delaney emphasizes the importance of sharing birth stories. She found valuable resources for postpartum support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Delaney's Journey 01:24 First Pregnancy Experience 04:02 Induction and Labor Challenges 09:33 Epidural Experience and Birth Process 18:42 Postpartum Reflections and Mental Health 25:26 Struggles with Bonding and Intrusive Thoughts 27:11 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 28:30 The Journey to Second Pregnancy 29:05 Planning and Anticipation for Baby Two 31:55 Facing Medical Pressures During Pregnancy 36:19 Laboring Through Uncertainty 43:54 The Drive to the Hospital 48:00 A Joyful Birth Experience 48:44 Postpartum Recovery and Reflection Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon! Keywords: birth stories, pregnancy, postpartum, military spouse, Japan, motherhood, mental health, birth trauma, support resources
Mar 12, 2026 • 36min
1044| Giving Birth at Home in Australia - Cassandra Casillas-Smith [rebroadcast]
Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 18min
1043| Triplets Pregnancy with Preeclampsia and Cesarean Birth Story followed by NICU Stay and Post-surgical Infection - Sophia Letzring
Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
Mar 3, 2026 • 50min
1042| How Preparing My Mind and Body Led to a Powerful Unmedicated First Birth - Savvy Jardine
Links: Today's episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. See how you can get Motif's Luna or Aura Glow breast pumps covered through insurance at motifmedical.com/birthhour. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (use code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Get more episodes and extra perks via Patreon!
Feb 26, 2026 • 27min
1041| Positive Medicated Hospital Birth Story after Traumatic Molar Pregnancy Loss - Elena Ruiz
Links: Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TBH and use code TBH to save 30% off on your first order. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
Feb 24, 2026 • 58min
1040| Cesarean, Three VBACs, Followed by Surrogacy Birth as First Unmedicated Birth - Lauren Edgerly
Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!
Feb 19, 2026 • 39min
1039| A Midwife's Birth Stories and Honoring the Lying In Period - Shafia Monroe
Links: Airdoctorpro.com code BIRTHHOUR for up to $300 off! Little Spoon - Go to littlespoon.com/TBH and use code TBH to save 30% off on your first order. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off. Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! You can now gift memberships to Patreon here!
Feb 17, 2026 • 57min
1038| Unexpected "Wildcard" 3rd Birth Story and Postpartum PMDD Discussion - Maureen Graham
Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon! Listen to Maureen's first episode 645 via Patreon too!
Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 5min
1037| Two Hospital Birth Stories, One with an Epidural and Herniated Disc and a Pitocin Induced Epidural Free Birth - Allie Wesolowski
Sponsor: Use code BIRTHHOUR for 20% off your first order and up to 40% off monthly plans at thisisneeded.com. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 OFF!) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Access archived episodes and a private Facebook group via Patreon!
