In this emotional and empowering episode, we sit down with former doula client and mama of two, Lauren, to unpack her two very different birth experiences. Her first — a long, exhausting labor in the middle of the 2020 pandemic — ended with Pitocin, an epidural, and a traumatic retained placenta. Her second? A redemptive, fast-moving birth that unfolded in complete contrast: deeply connected, beautifully instinctive, and full of power.

This episode is for any mom healing from a first birth that didn’t go as planned, or anyone wondering if birth can look different the next time around. Lauren’s honesty, vulnerability, and insight will leave you encouraged, grounded, and inspired.

⚠️ Content note: The first birth story includes mention of retained placenta and manual extraction. If you would like to skip,  ...