24 - Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys (Guest - Beth James & Ellie Jimenez)
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep
24 - Birth Stories from Hawaii - Deb & Beth Share Their Wildly Different (But Equally Beautiful) Journeys (Guest - Beth James & Ellie Jimenez)
Mar 31, 2025 Season 1 Episode 24
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In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Doula Deb takes listeners on a powerful storytelling journey straight from sunny Oahu, where she’s joined by her best friend Beth—and a very special guest: her daughter Ellie.

First, Deb shares the intimate story of Ellie’s home birth, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to labor with a sick toddler, a flu-stricken partner, and a birth tub that just barely filled up in time. From Benadryl and birth balls to crowning with iPads on FaceTime, this story is raw, real, and incredibly empowering.

Then, the episode flows into Beth’s trio of birth stories—each one unique and filled with its own lessons. Whether it was navigating a surprise induction due to gestational diabetes, advocating for better postpartum care, or discovering the joy of a perfectly-timed epidural, Beth’s stories showcase the wild range of what birth can look like—and how it can surprise you even when you’ve done it before.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s pregnant, postpartum, or simply birth-curious. Deb reminds us that there’s no one “right” way to give birth—and every version of the journey is valid, powerful, and worth honoring.

Whether you’re hoping for a home birth, navigating hospital inductions, or just trying to get a little sleep—Deb’s compassionate, knowledgeable, and slightly sassy approach will make you feel seen, supported, and more confident in your parenting journey.

🍼 Tune in, laugh along and walk away feeling empowered—because every birth is a story worth telling.

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