Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

Stephanie is a professional doula and childbirth educator who created this podcast as a companion to her My Essential Birth online course. But you absolutely don't need the course to get value here -- the podcast stands on its own with 337 episodes and a 4.8 star rating from 729 reviews. The show focuses on practical birth preparation, and Stephanie has a talent for breaking complicated topics into manageable pieces. She covers everything from managing pregnancy nausea to writing a birth plan that actually gets respected, from partner support strategies to what really happens during a VBAC. Her episodes on pain management techniques for unmedicated birth are particularly strong, offering specific tools and mindset shifts rather than generic encouragement. Some episodes feature birth stories from her students, and these are where the podcast really shines. You hear from women who used her techniques in real labor situations -- some in hospitals, some at birth centers, some at home. The stories include the hard parts, the moments of doubt, and the things that didn't go as planned. Stephanie follows up with commentary that connects the story back to practical takeaways. She releases new episodes weekly and keeps the energy upbeat without being over-the-top. If you're the kind of person who wants a clear plan and actionable steps for preparing for an unmedicated birth, this is a solid pick.