Birth Education Center blog

Navigating Pregnancy and Birth: The Power of Informed Consent and Autonomy, Pt 2/3

By: Care Messer Childbirth education, Hypnobirthing, Podcast October 12, 2023

Today’s show is part two of our early education series and Ashley and I dive into the crucial topics of informed consent and autonomy during pregnancy and birth. And honestly, they extend through postpartum. Drawing from our own experiences and perspectives, we want you to…

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Choice, Consent & Connection: The Trilogy of Empowered Birth, Pt 1/3

By: Care Messer Childbirth education, Hypnobirthing, Podcast October 5, 2023

This is the first show of our 3 part series on the Three C’s we cover in Hypnobirthing classes – Choice, Consent & Connection. This is the episode to share with anyone who is thinking of becoming pregnant or who is newly pregnant so they…

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Hypnobirthing: “You can do anything for 3 & 1/2 minutes!”

By: Care Messer Birth Story, Hypnobirthing, Podcast September 27, 2023

(Full video on YouTube) Introducing Lily! Lily opens up about her a strong determination for an unmedicated birth and explains the extensive Hypnobirthing preparation she undertook to increase her chances of success. She added daily breathing practice, birth affirmations and meditations to shift her mindset.…

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What is Induction Season?

By: Care Messer Childbirth education, Induction, Podcast September 21, 2023

During this podcast episode, Ashley and I discuss the topic of induction. This show is meant to get you thinking about what you know about the reality of having an induction. We have an Induction 101 course that we include with our Hypnobirthing classes so…

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Meet Ashley, our multiples expert. How surprise triplets brought me into birthwork!

By: Care Messer Doulas, Parenting, Podcast September 14, 2023

In this podcast episode, I am introducing you to my co-host Ashley, a Hypnobirthing educator and doula. Ashley shares her personal journey into birth work, including her experience of having triplets and how it influenced her perspective on childbirth. Ashley is detail oriented educator who…

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Birth Story, Matt & Janet “We Knew We Could Do It.”

By: Care Messer Birth Story, Hypnobirthing, Podcast September 7, 2023

In this podcast episode, I interview former students Matt and Janet about their birth story. Matt and Janet share their fears and how they prepared for birth, including taking a Hypnobirthing class. They also talk about their experience with hiring a doula and giving birth…

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Care’s Birth Story with the Birth Kweens

By: Care Messer Birth Story, Hypnobirthing, Podcast September 7, 2023

In this podcast episode, I travel back in time to join Karly and Ali, hosts of the Birth Kweens podcast. We discussed a range of topics, including my birth story with my daughter Finnley, my journey into being a doula and a childbirth educator. We…

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From Challenging Beginnings to Empowered Births: A Journey of Healing and Transformation

By: Care Messer Birth, Hypnobirthing, Podcast September 7, 2023

In this first episode of our Birth Education Center podcast, I’m here to introduce myself, Care Messer, and my amazing team. We’re so excited to be restarting the podcast after a long pandemic break! Our goal with this podcast is to provide valuable information and…

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How to Build a Successful Doula Business: Tips and Strategies for New Doulas

By: Care Messer Birth Doula, Community, Doulas March 28, 2023

There was one lesson in particular that was burned into my soul during my birth. And that was, I was more powerful than anyone had ever told me. I did the impossible(at least for me). I pushed a baby out of my body, med free,…

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Why Birth Preparation is Crucial for Pregnant Millennials

By: Care Messer Education March 27, 2023

Where are my pregnant Millennials? As a birth educator, I strongly urge you to prepare for your baby’s birth. This preparation goes way beyond just YouTube, reading books and talking to friends. Get in a childbirth class! You don’t know what you’re missing until after…

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