After giving birth and coaching lots of pregnant women through their birth preparation, here’s what I learned.

To call giving birth for the first time a whirlwind would be an understatement. 

My water broke at 5pm on Friday but my son wasn't born until 8:03pm on Saturday (yes, you read that right!).

It was both rewarding and exhausting…and I won’t lie, I had to "lock in" with my focus a few times throughout labor to keep my eyes on the prize - because although the contractions were heavy hitting – hearing my baby's first cry was literally a dream come true for me.

Now if you’ve been with me for a while, you probably know that there's a lot to learn about the entire experience of birth preparation, childbirth and breastfeeding.  

In true Stephanie Poole fashion, I wasn't prepared as much as I could have been, simply because it was my first pregnancy, and I didn't know - what I didn't know!

I’m happy to report that my sweet baby was born happy and healthy – but of course, ther...

If you want to enjoy becoming a new mom, here’s where you should start.

When most women think of becoming a mom, they often think of what they see on the 'Gram – from their favorite influencer or brand.

And while those sources are aesthetically pleasing, the reality of becoming a mom is not so glamourous.

After having a baby, it's understandable to find yourself struggling to get back to feeling like "yourself"...not to mention the intense level of complexity when adding a newborn into the mix.

Pair that with sleep deprivation, poopy diapers, the learning curve of breastfeeding and the not-so-subtle roller coaster of emotions, also known as "baby blues."

Yeah, like I said...it's a lot.

The good news is as a certified doula, childbirth educator and birth prep coach. I promise not to leave you hangin'.

In this episode, I’m diving into the less talked about but much needed conversation about why new moms are often miserable, along with tips on the mindset shift needed to a...

4 Things New Moms Should NOT Feel Guilty About

Let's jump right in!

As I go through this episode, I'll be answering the questions laid out at the beginning: what is mom-guilt? Is it a thing? Do all mommies have it? Does it go away?

the best way to understand it is to know that it's rooted in unrealistic expectations of yourself.

Some of the thoughts that can trigger feelings of guilt are:

thinking that everything should be perfect.

-feeling like I needed to be spot on for everything.

-not wanting to say no.

-not being okay with imperfections.

All that is unnecessary weight to bare.

Trust me as a new mom you'll have plenty of things to carry.

Mom-guilt shouldn't be it.

In This Episode you'll learn 4 key things new moms should NOT feel guilty about AND I'll also share a powerful technique that I teach my clients to make a quick pivot to purposeful positive thoughts to do motherhood joyfully!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to my channel.

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After teaching lots of pregnant women how to breastfeed, here’s what I learned,

Breastfeeding is simple...NOT easy.

What do I mean by that? I'm so glad you asked.

The process of breastfeeding has been around for thousands of years...since the beginning of time!

Why is it now that women struggle so much with effectively learning how to breastfeed?

In a world of convenience, the knowledge and simplicity of breastfeeding almost seems to be a lost art.

I’m happy to report that after the shortage of baby formula, there has been a renewed surge of interest in breastfeeding and I'm here to debunk the scary myths that can be overwhelming for new moms

In this episode, you’ll hear the 3 biggest myths, DEBUNKED!, I can guarantee this episode will not disappoint if you are pregnant and want to breastfeed your sweet baby. And what’s great is you can apply the insight I share right from moment of birth. I have two words for you - Miracle Hour.

So, pop in your ear pods, cozy on up and tu...

Flag down on the play...if you're able to recognize these 3 things when it comes to planning for your birth.

If I had a dollar for every time, I heard a new mom say: "Giving birth is hard. I wish I would've know this. I would have prepared more for my birth." - I’d be a very rich woman. And I’ll be honest, one of the most fun (and rewarding) parts of being a childbirth educator is the opportunity to help more pregnant women have a positive birth experience.

In this episode I'll tell you 3 blaring signs to know whether or not you're ready for birth.

So, grab your notebook and be sure to take notes, because what you’re about to hear could save you a lot of time and money When it comes to preparing for the arrival of your sweet baby!

As always, thank you for tuning in to this episode and...
Happy Birthing!

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The step-by-step birth prep system behind my proven program, Bump To Bundle Blueprint®

If you had told me years ago that one day, I would have created a program to help moms prepare for birth, I probably would've called your bluff. 

Creating a program — especially one that I know is going to help lots of women prepare for birth while transitioning into motherhood – is honest-to-goodness a dream come true. 

 There are so many things that I’ve learned about childbirth and what it takes to have a positive birth experience that I could probably write a book about it. 

And I just might do that — but for now, tune in to this episode to get my 4-phase process I use with my clients to get them ready for birth.

You’ll hear about the difference between a birth plan and a birth blueprint, the specific areas I focus on when preparing my clients, and about all of the little birthing nuances that other childbirth educators tend to skip over.

So, if you want to start preparing for birth, o...

The natural process of breastfeeding: How to increase your milk supply.

If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love teaching new moms about breastfeeding.

 Part of my passion comes from reflecting on my own struggle with breastfeeding as a first-time mom.

...if I only knew then what I know now.

...if I only knew someone that could've helped me through the breastfeeding process.

Lucky for you, you have me!

In this episode, I'm going to give you 3 smokin' hot tips to help you increase your milk supply.

Tune in to hear all about the process of breastfeeding and 3 tried and true tips to kickstart your breastfeeding journey.

Happy Birthing!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to this episode.

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REVEALED: Here's the tea on what contractions REALLY feels like.

Warning: This episode is juicy. 

And when I say juicy, I mean jam-packed with labor strategies that you can use to boost your labor comfort when dealing with contractions in a really big way. 

In fact, this is the exact information and strategies that I wish I would've had - not to mention it's exactly what I teach my beloved clients...and let me tell you, this episode is legit fire.

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that I like to talk about childbirth in a way that is practical and easy to understand.

In this episode, you’re going to get all the strategic details on contractions – down to the why, the how, and what comfort measures to use that'll help ease labor pains for birthing success.

What you’re about to hear will inform you to have a wildly successful childbirth experience – Scout’s Honor!

P.S. You’re definitely going to want to take notes on this one. So, open up that Google Doc and get re...

It’s normal to feel fatigued and even exhausted during the first months of pregnancy. 

Fatigue, even extreme fatigue, is an early sign of pregnancy that nearly all women experience in the first trimester. 

It’s also very normal in the third trimester, affecting an estimated 60 percent of all pregnant women.

Fatigue is officially considered a constant lack of energy. During pregnancy, you might feel like you can’t get up in the morning or can’t wait to hit the sack as soon as you get home in the evening. Or you may feel like you’re just dragging and sluggish.

In today's episode you'll learn:

- What pregnancy is and what it can look like for you

-What causes pregnancy fatigue

-6 key strategies to help you combat pregnancy fatigue in early pregnancy.

So, if you’re ready to learn more about what you should do to combat pregnancy fatigue pop in those earbuds and give this episode a listen. I promise, you’ll thank me later.

Happy Birthing!

The benefits of skin-to-skin that make doing it an easy YES!

In a world where everything seems to be out of your control, here is something that is: 

Doing skin-to-skin.

Not only is it in your control, but it's also full of benefits and easy to do.

You've likely heard of this technique since it's been around for quite some time. Yet, you may not be fully aware of WHY it's such a good thing to do.

Well today's episode is packed full of reasons why choosing to make this a priority should be a no brainer.

Thanks for your support.

Happy Birthing!

Stephanie

As always, thank you so much for tuning in to my channel.

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3 Mistakes Pregnant Moms Make When Preparing for Their First Birth (+ what to do instead) https://www.birthprepacademy.com/masterclass

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