Bearing Birth

A birth story podcast highlighting the emotional impact of birth, the immediate postpartum period, and the years beyond. Hosted by Jordan Monir, a postpartum doula and Sophie Holliday, a perinatal mental health therapist. Jordan and Sophie aim to provide a platform for those who have experienced or supported childbirth in sharing their unique story. Both fierce advocates of mental health and community support, Jordan and Sophie attempt to reduce the stigma of openly discussing the challenges (and joys!) experienced in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Join us as we chat with a range of guests - from regular folks to birth workers - to explore the magic of healing through storytelling!

Bearing Birth is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Bearing Birth, a health show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Little Journey Towards Each Other | Abby, Part 2

  Apr 16, 202553 minS3

  <p>In this heartfelt continuation of Abby’s story, Jordan and Sophie sit down with Abby to explore her second pregnancy and birth experience. Abby opens up about navigating a series of unexpected challenges, including a velamentous cord insertion, a bilobed placenta, and a breech baby, which ultimately led to a planned cesarean birth. </p><p>With vulnerability and humor, she reflects on her hopes for another vaginal birth, the emotional complexity of a C-section, and the invaluable support she received from her doula, care team, and family. The conversation also touches on twin resorption, advocating for oneself in medical set...

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  Episode #5

  You're in the Right Place, You Can Let the Baby Out Now | Abby, Part 1

  Apr 2, 202545 minS3

  <p>Join us in Part 1 of our conversation with Abby, where she candidly shares her whirlwind of a birth story for her first birth. Abby walks us through the highs and lows of her labor and beyond. With humor and vulnerability, she reflects on the chaotic beauty of birth and the unexpected journey of reclaiming her identity as a new mom. </p><p>Stay tuned for Part 2 on April 16th, where we hear Abby’s second birth story and more reflections on what it’s like to be a parent of two kiddos. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Content Warnings: misca...

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  Episode #4

  The Grief Helps Me Remember Her | Samantha, Part 2

  Mar 19, 202558 minS3

  <p>Picking up where the previous episode left off, Samantha shares the outcome of her high-risk fetal surgery. While the medical intervention was necessary, the results were devastating—one of her twins sadly did not survive.</p><p>She opens up about the emotional complexity of grieving one baby while still carrying the other, the medicalized journey that followed, and the struggles of balancing loss with hope as she continued her pregnancy.</p><p>The episode also explores the birth of her surviving daughter, her hospital induction experience, NICU considerations, and the emotional recovery process.</p><p>Through it all, Sa...

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  Episode #3

  This is Life or Death, Literally | Samantha Part 1

  Mar 5, 202549 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Samantha Leusink shares her first pregnancy and birth story, describing a smooth and empowering experience at a local Portland birth center. She reflects on postpartum struggles, breastfeeding challenges, and the transition into motherhood.</p><p>As Sam and her husband decide to expand their family, they receive an unexpected surprise: twins. Initially overwhelmed yet excited, their joy is quickly overshadowed by a shocking diagnosis of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)—a rare and serious condition affecting identical twins sharing a placenta. Samantha details the emotional weight of the diagnosis, the medical risks, and the difficult decisions ahead.</p>...

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  Episode #3

  Is It Okay if My Husband Vacuums? | Maxine

  Feb 5, 202537 minS3

  <p>In this heartwarming episode, Sophie's Grandma, Maxine, shares her birth stories spanning from the 1960s to the 1970s. She reflects on her experiences with minimal pain management, evolving gender roles in parenting, and the emotional complexities of breastfeeding without modern support systems. The conversation touches on the profound joys of motherhood, intergenerational wisdom, and the transformation of birth culture over five decades. Listeners will hear tender reflections on family, humor-filled anecdotes about diapering with cloth, and the enduring beauty of watching children and grandchildren grow.<br/><br/>Content warnings: episiotomy, miscarriage, minimal medical consent, outdated medical practices</p><p><...

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