Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy Podcast for an Informed and Fearless Birth Experience

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Beth Connors is a certified nurse midwife, birth doula, childbirth educator, and girl mom. Every week, Your Birth Bestie, shares practical pregnancy tips, personal birth stories, and dives deep into informed and empowering maternity care to help you have the best labor and delivery experience. Tune in for expert insights and trusted support through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood!

Get answers to all your pregnancy questions including:

What pregnancy and labor interventions are required?
What does a contraction feel like?
How do I know when I'm in labor?
What are early pregnancy symptoms and when should I take a pregnancy test?
What should I ask my doctor in my prenatal appointments?
What to include on a baby registry?
How do I make a birth plan?
How to survive the first trimester and treat morning sickness?
What is the best prenatal vitamin?
What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?
Do I have to test for gestational diabetes?
What is the best childbirth class to take?
AND MORE!!

Join Beth on instagram at @bethconnors_cnm

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