The Best Birth Podcast Episode 0 - Introducing The Best Birth Podcast - Your Hosts Sarah Ziroll & Jen Banks

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INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
The Best Birth Podcast is introduced by hosts Jen Banks and Sarah Ziroll, who share their backgrounds and passion for supporting moms throughout motherhood. They explain their goal of providing resources and support for first-time moms as they prepare for birth. The hosts discuss the importance of mental and physical preparation for labor, including understanding the concept of time and pain management. They also explore the three pillars of labor: hormonal changes, cervical changes, and baby alignment. The podcast aims to empower listeners to trust their intuition and make informed choices for their own best birth.

TAKEAWAYS
The Best Birth Podcast provides resources and support for first-time moms as they prepare for birth.
Mental and physical preparation are important for a positive birth experience.
Understanding the concept of time and pain management can help alleviate anxiety and fear.
The three pillars of labor include hormonal changes, cervical changes, and baby alignment.
The podcast aims to empower listeners to trust their intuition and make informed choices for their own best birth.

WORDS OF WISDOM
We have very similar personalities, vibes, and goals
Labor: How long will it last?
Pain management techniques for labor include movement, water therapy and hypnobirthing.  

CHAPTERS
00:00Introducing The Best Birth Podcast
03:52Preparing Mentally and Physically for Birth
08:05Understanding the Concept of Time in Labor
10:54Exploring Pain Management Techniques
13:11The Three Pillars of Labor
14:58Empowering Women to Make Informed Choices

TALKING POINTS
birth, podcast, support, preparation, mental preparation, physical preparation, labor, time, pain management, three pillars of labor, empowerment, informed choices

RESOURCES

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Jen Banks

Jen is a dedicated educator with dual bachelor's degrees in elementary education and early childhood education. She transitioned from second-grade teaching to nurturing preschoolers at home. Jen is most passionate about supporting moms in maintaining identity throughout motherhood. She is a mother of three boys ages 6, 3, and 2. Jen is the host of the podcast A is for Adversity and her first book will be published in August - Let Yourself Bloom. She is an avid reader, baking enthusiast, and collector of inspirational quotes.

Sarah Ziroll

Sarah is a musician, birth coach, wife and mother, raising boys who are 7,4 and 2!  She loves making everything a bit more exciting with an over the top DIY project - like buying a house, then painting all the walls, doors and trim when the third baby is 4 months old.  Her life's mission is to infect others with happiness and radiate positivity.  Dedication, Diligence and Determination are three words she strives to live by! She is a yellow personality and a social butterfly!

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