Birth By Design
Welcome to "Birth By Design," the podcast that guides you through the incredible journey through pregnancy, birth, and the birth world itself.
Join your host, Darby, as she explores the diverse experiences of expectant parents, expert advice on prenatal care, birthing options, and the beautiful stories of new beginnings.
Whether you're a first-time parent or expanding your family, "Birth By Design" is your go-to source for information, support, and inspiration on the road to parenthood. Tune in every Monday and embark on this transformative adventure with us!
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 034 Understanding High-Risk Pregnancy and Birth Trauma with Parijat Deshpande
In this enlightening episode of Birth By Design, I sit down with Parijat Deshpande, a leading expert in high-risk pregnancy and birth trauma. Parijat shares her journey as a high-risk pregnancy survivor and how her experiences s...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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47:52
Episode 033 Capturing the Beauty of Birth: A Conversation with Birth Photographer Samantha Tollison
In this episode of Birth By Design, I sit down with Samantha Tollison, a talented birth photographer from the DFW area, to discuss the art and heart behind birth photography. Samantha shares her journey into the world of birth work, ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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44:28
Episode 032 Breastfeeding Myths & IBCLC Tips for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Ashlee Brown!
Hey friends!! We are BACK with Ashlee Brown IBCLC! Ashlee is here this week to bust some breastfeeding myths! This is such a good and informative conversation -- I'm so excited! Let's get into it!Listen to our previous episode w...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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46:54
Episode 031 Practical Tips for Preparing for Birth with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Heather Marra
Hey friends!! I'm so excited to have Heather Marra here today to discuss some practical tips for preparing for birth! Heather is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist and Women's Health Specialist. She is on a mission to help women of all ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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36:15
Episode 030 Prenatal Nutrition and 2024 Pregnancy Trends with Dr. Paul Quinn, Nurse Midwife
We're BACK! Three weeks was tooooo long to spend away from ya'll! I'm so excited to be BACK in the studio and releasing new episodes to you guys.In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Quinn, CNM. Yep! A male nurse midwife <3 My...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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44:27
Episode 029 Stigmas of Homebirth + Birth Politics + Birthing with Confidence with Maryn Green (Indie Birth)
Hey friends! Today's episode of #BirthByDesign is a GREAT one! Today I sit down with Maryn Green from Indie Birth and we discuss all kinds of thought-provoking topics. HomebirthBirth Politics and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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46:21
Episode 028 Best Practices When Supporting Pregnancy/Infant Loss with Bereavement Doula, Brooke Adams
**TRIGGER WARNING** Mention of miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy/infant loss WELCOME BACK!! Here is part 2 of my conversation with Brooke Adams, a bereavement doula. Brooke shares a little bit about her jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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57:27
Episode 027 Pregnancy Loss + Stillbirth + Grief Processing with Brooke Adams
** TRIGGER WARNING ** This episode mentions pregnancy loss, stillbirth, & infant loss. In today's episode, Brooke shares her story of loss and the stillbirth of her son. She shares how her experience propelled her into the wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:03:30
Episode 026 Doula & Nurse Relationships + Sarah's Story into Birthwork + MOTION! with Sarah Lavonne
EEEK!!! It's Sarah from Bundle Birth Nurses! In today's episode we will be chatting with Sarah about her start in birthwork, what led to the creation of Bundle Birth, doula & nurse relationships, and more! I'm so excited! Let's get ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:09:10
Episode 025 Free Birth + Hospital Transfer + Victorious VBA3C -- Marlene's Story
Marlene is a wife, homeschooling mama of 4, and doula! She is coming on Birth by Design today to tell us about her VBA3C!! I am so excited to share this with you! Buckle up because THIS is a good story. One of empowerment, informed de...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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42:20
Episode 024 Self-Care for Busy Moms, with Self-Care Coach, Emma Benyon
Emma Benyon is a self-care and motherhood coach and educator, supporting busy moms who are juggling the school run with a job and building a business with the tools to be less overwhelmed and have more balance, energy, and clarity. Em...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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43:38
Episode 023 COVID + Pregnancy + Homebirth Turned *Emergency* Induction
Today Alicia shares her birth story that covers everything from COVID in pregnancy to being hopeful for a homebirth and finally having to pivot into an *emergency* induction. Alicia is a doula and mom who is passionate about birth and...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:00:26
Episode 022 Postpartum Recovery + Healing After Birth Trauma with Lynn Schulte, PT
In today's episode, we are talking about healing after birth trauma and postpartum recovery from a physical perspective with Lynn Schulte, PT. Lynn Schulte has been a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist for over 30 years. She is the princi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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46:05
Episode 021 Brittany’s Healing Homebirth After Birth Trauma (Postpartum Hemorrhage)
Today’s birth story offers healing after trauma. Brittany is here today to share her redemptive and healing homebirth after a traumatic hospital experience with the birth of her first son. Brittany is a Missouri wife and mama of 2 sweet boys. N...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:08:55
Episode 020: 10 Tips for Birth Partners for Pregnancy/Labor/Birth Support (from a Birth Doula)
10 Tips for Birth Partners for Labor & Birth In today’s episode, I wanted to do something a little different and let you guys decide if you like this or not… if you like it, I might do some more solo podcasts soon on some audien...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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15:05
Episode 019 Macaira's Redemptive Birth Story After Miscarriage + Battling An Emotional Rollercoaster
Today we have Macaira sharing her birth story for the FIRST TIME! Her story is one that I’m sure several of you will relate to. I’m so proud of her for telling her story and finding the courage to heal after she rode an emotional rollercoaster....
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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58:51
Episode 018 Postpartum Doula Talks About Self-Care In Postpartum + SLEEP
In today's episode we dive in to what to expect AFTER baby is here. We are talking with Mrs. Deb from Doula by Deb! Deb Skelton is a Postpartum Doula + Infant Care Specialist with a passion for teaching new moms how to care for thems...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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53:54
Episode 017 VBA3C + Overcoming Fear + Advocating in Pregnancy
Hi friends!! I’m so excited for Petra to share her story with you of her VBA3C (vaginal birth after 3 c-sections).Petra is a Birth Doula, Birth Educator, and VBA3C mom from Modesto, California. She channels her profound passion for empow...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:08:43
Episode 016 Mindfulness Practices for Pregnancy & Birth with Suzzie Vehrs
📣Calling all expectant moms! Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with today’s episode, featuring a very special guest, Suzzie Vehrs, from She Births Bravely (based out of Seattle, Washington). Together, we explore the profound imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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53:36
Episode 015 Mindful Motherhood: Postpartum Mental Health Unmasked with Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, Sara Wright
** TRIGGER WARNING ** Mention of intrusive thoughts, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and postpartum mood disorders.Today’s show is a BIG one. Sara Wright from The Mindful Mama is discussing mental...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:00:17
Episode 014 Homebirth as a First Time Mom
Have you ever wondered if there are prerequisites to having a homebirth? Did you want to have a homebirth but you were a first-time mom and you didn’t think you were allowed to have one?.. Or maybe you thought your house was too small....
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:12
Episode 013 Inducing Insight Part 4 Words of Wisdom for Inductions + A Personal Note From Darby
It’s here! The LAST episode of our Induction series. This time I’m talking directly to 🫵YOU… the mamas and the birth workers. There’s so much information about inductions out there but I think I can sum it up by saying this…👇👏Do your res...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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28:02
Episode 012 Inducing Insight Part 3: Supporting Labor Inductions (For Support Partners/Birthworkers)
ATTENTION BIRTH WORKERS AND SUPPORT PARTNERS – this one is for YOU!PART 3 of our Induction Series with my doula bestie – Dusti Murray! In this episode, we talk about how you as a birth worker/support person can support an induction of la...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:11
Episode 011 Inducing Insight Part 2: Preparing for Labor Inductions!
Today’s episode is part 2 in a series all about labor inductions! Join me, along with my co-host and doula bestie, Dusti Murray, as we dive deeper into the world of inductions and how to prepare for them! In this part of our 3 part ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:54
Episode 010 Inducing Insight Part 1: All About Labor Inductions with 2 Doula Besties
Hey friends! Today we are starting a special 4 part series all about LABOR INDUCTIONS! I am joined by my doula bestie and co-host, Dusti Murray from The Journey Doula. We will be discussing briefly the information surrounding labor ind...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:06
