Omaha Birth & Babies Podcast
Shannon and Andrea are the co-owners of Omaha Birth & Babies, a thriving doula agency in the Midwest. They have been working with families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum since 2015. Together, with some amazing guests, they provide educational content for expecting parents and newborn families. Their desire is to provide the support and resources to help parents go from surviving to thriving.
Episodes
20 episodes
Double Blessings: Melissa's Journey of Faith and Twins
In this inspiring episode, Melissa shares her powerful testimony of faith and perseverance through her journey to motherhood. After struggling with infertility, she opens up about the joy of discovering she was pregnant with twins and the...
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48:02
Full Circle: A Redemptive Birth Story and a Mother’s Legacy of Doula Support
In this episode, hosts Andrea and Shannon are joined by Breanna, a mom of three, who opens up about her transformative journey through birth. Breanna shares her redemptive birth story, reflecting on how having a doula's support made a pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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52:44
Alison’s Birth Stories: A Journey of Two Births
In this episode, we sit down with Alison as she takes us through the unique and powerful birth stories of both her children. From the anticipation of labor to the surprises and milestones along the way, Alison shares the raw emotions, cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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40:45
A Mother's Strength: Hailee's Story of Love and Loss
In this deeply moving episode of Omaha Birth & Babies, hosts Andrea and Shannon sit down with Hailee, a mother of four beautiful girls, three earthside and one angel daughter. Hailee courageously shares the story of her daughter La...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:36
Navigating Twin Pregnancy with Katie: A Doula’s Journey
In this episode, we sit down with Katie, an incredible mom of twins and one of the amazing doulas at Omaha Birth & Babies. Katie shares her personal story of discovering she was pregnant with twins and the unique journey that followed...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:12
Kylie's Change of Plans; A Birth Story
Make sure to tune in to this episode, especially if you're considering an unmedicated birth and feeling anxious about potential deviations from your birth plan. What does this uncertainty mean for you? What alternatives remain available? Join u...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:21
Sam's Birth Story: Navigating Pregnancy and Labor with a Doula and Midwife
In this heartfelt episode of Omaha Birth & Babies, we sit down with Sam, a first-time mom who shares her incredible journey from the moment she found out she was expecting, through her pregnancy, and into her labor experience. Sam's story i...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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47:25
Doula and the Birth Partner feat: Jessie
In this episode of Omaha Birth & Babies Podcast, join us as we sit down with guest speaker Jessie, Omaha's most seasoned birth doula. Together we will explore the transformative collaboration between doulas and birth partners, unlocki...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:05
Why Omaha Birth & Babies uses a 2 doula birth team method
You can have one solo doula with a back up you may or may not have met or you can have the experience of two certified doula who are both with you through you whole pregnancy. In this podcast, we will explain why we believe the two doula method...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:54
Pelvic Floor with Nebraska Core & Pelvic Therapy
We are so excited to chat with Kierra Larsen from Nebraska Core and Pelvic Therapy on many things regarding of the pelvic floor. Join us to hear many different things a strong pelvic floor can fix.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:25
Why Andrea Became a Doula?
From C-sections to VBAC to a solo doula practice to a thriving partnership agency, listen to Shannon interview Andrea on her why she decided to start her doula career.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:51
Why Did Shannon Become a Doula?
Sit down with Andrea has she interview's Shannon journey to becoming a postpartum doula; Omaha's very first full time postpartum doula. Shannon's journey to becoming a postpartum doula set the pace for Postpartum Doula support becom...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:32
Let's talk about Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness with Shea Markley
It is safe to exercise when pregnant? When can you return to working out? What about Diastasis Recti? Come along with us to listen to Shea Markley discuss all these questions and more!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:59
Fussy Babies and Postpartum Anxiety
All babies cry, but some cry more than others and can be called "fussy", "high needs" or even "colicky". When a family has a baby that cries more than they were expecting, it can also bring up some extra postpartum anxiety as well.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:56
Andrea's VBAC Birth Story (7 years ago today)
Andrea is one of the co owners of Omaha Birth & Babies. Today she is sharing all the details of her VBAC journey and her birth experience with her third kiddo. It is her son's 7th birthday today and she felt she wanted to tell the story of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:46
What you need to know about Gestational Diabetes with Midwife Amanda Lura
What is Gestational Diabetes? Why do some get it and others don't? What are the risk factors of GD? What can you do if you find yourself diagnosed with GD? What does that mean for your pregnancy and labor? So many questions and we chat with Ama...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:49
Let's Talk about SEX Baby with Mid City Midwife Kelsy Harris
Nothing is off limits in this podcast. We discuss sex before, during and after pregnancy. Plus some wild and crazy old wives tells that may or may not be actually true! Get ready to laugh, be shocked, and have a fun and interesting time. Let ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:39
Overnight Postpartum Sleep Support Doulas
Did someone mention sleep???? Sleep is one thing that every mother and father of a newborn can agree they don't get enough of. But what if there was a highly trained and certified individual that came into your home, took care of your bab...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:03
VBAC Talk with Mid City Midwife Amanda Lura
VBAC or Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean is still very unknown and not really too common for mothers that have had a C-section birth for one or two of their children. During this podcast we talk, what are VBAC, TOLACS, risks, benefits, stat...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:37