The Positive Birth Story Podcast

Apr 07 2022 32 ep. 41 mins 60
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Empowering & positive stories about birth with Swedish midwife Åsa Holstein sharing her in-depth knowledge about birth and brave women sharing their very personal stories. A podcast with women for women about the super power that resides in all of us. Support me in this mission of mine to let positive stories come to life by becoming my Patreon. Together we can change the narrative around birth! Go to Patreon and look for the podcast!

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Episode #31 - Essi’s Birth Story

Apr 07 2022 69 mins  
Welcome to a new and powerful episode of the podcast! Essie will let us in on her thoughts on why she opted for a homebirth. A choice that is off the beaten path here in Sweden. This is a beautiful story about staying clear on who you are and what needs you have so that you can optimize the chance to have a positive experience. It might also be the very first birth I have ever hear

Episode #30 - Amanda’s Birth Story - An Unplanned Emergency C-section

Feb 25 2022 60 mins  
This episode is a tribute to all women in Ukraine. I pray for your safety & well being. I am very happy to finally share a positive birth story that ended with an emergency c-section. An empowering story about being very clear on what is really important for you during labour & birth and having your expectations well aligned with who you are as a person. It is also a very special

Episode #29 - Rebecca’s Birth Story

Feb 04 2022 43 mins  
In this episode I have a really fun heart to heart conversation with Rebecca. Who during her third and very unplanned pregnancy indulged in the podcast to get inspiration for setting her mind on claiming another positive experience. Rebecca also shares her initial hesitation in keeping the pregnancy - when she at the age of 40 - after years of not conceiving had given up the idea o

Episode #28 Laura & Juliet

Dec 10 2021 69 mins  
A wonderful conversation with Laura about when her daughter Juliet was born. A story filled with joy & insights about the magic that can happen when we dare to be vulnerable. It is also a story that holds a feeling of profound connection - to herself and the people surrounding her. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations when all is aligned, this birth was one of those times. Wel

Episode #27 Zaklina‘s Birth Story

Nov 26 2021 50 mins  
Zaklina is a life coach and psychologist who decides to approach her birth preparation with the same technique she teaches her clients - by using positive thinking as a tool. This is a story about how it worked out just the way she had hoped for! Support me in this mission of mine to let positive stories come to life by becoming my Patreon. Together we can change the narrative arou

Episode #26 Martina‘s Birth Story

Nov 11 2021 41 mins  
This is a beautiful story about claiming a positive birth experience despite being confronted with her biggest fear - all delivery clinics in Stockholm being full - and how she coped with the hardship of being sent out of town in a taxi to do a 100 km drive to another clinic. It is also a story about preparing for birth for the second time - how that can feel challenging despite th

Episode #25 NEW SEASON! A Heart to Heart Conversation with Zina About The Power of Birth

Oct 29 2021 95 mins  
First episode for this new season is this special episode with Zina. This story is more like a treasure box of giving birth experiences. It is a story about giving birth to 8 children. It is also a story about losing her third child one week after birth, but most of all it is a story about being a woman and dealing with life the best you can from where you are in that exact moment

Episode #24 - Karin‘s Birth Story

Dec 17 2020 48 mins  
Karin shares her story about a planned home birth in water with her first child. A powerful story about trusting the gut feeling and about feeling safe and supported through the whole process. Support me in this mission of mine to let positive stories come to life by becoming my Patreon. Together we can change the narrative around birth! Go to www.patreon.com/thepositivebirthstory

Episode #23 - Emilia‘s Birth Story

May 12 2020 49 mins  
Emilia's beautiful and candid birth story about an epidural being the total game changer into making this birth a positive and empowering experience. It is also a story about being caught in a traffic jam with strong contractions. Welcome to the power of birth! Support me in this mission of mine to let positive stories come to life by becoming my Patreon. Together we can change the

Episode #22 - Clara‘s Birth Story - a VBAC in water!

Mar 04 2020 30 mins  
"The world kind of shakes in a way.. probably the happiest moment in my life.." This is a powerful story about overcoming fear and giving oneself a second chance for a positive birth experience. Clara's first birth was nothing like she had hope for and ended with a c-section. Second time around she had to really let go of her fears by fully trusting the process and staying present