The Birth Journeys Podcast®️

About The Birth Journeys Podcast®️

Are you looking for a podcast to help you feel confident in your birth experience? Then The Birth Journeys Podcast® is for you! We share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each episode, we dive into essential topics like birth preparation, debunking common misconceptions, understanding hospital procedures, and promoting autonomy in the birthing process. We also bring you the wisdom and insights of experienced birth workers and medical professionals. This is a safe and inclusive space where every birth story is valued, honored, and deserves to be heard. Join us in exploring the diverse and unique experiences of birth givers, and discover how transformational coaching can empower your own birth journey. Contact Kelly Hof at: birthjourneysRN@gmail.com

Publisher

Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Oct 2022

Latest episode

6 May 2026

Latest episodes

53 of 129 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   6 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Mini Episode: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag (Labor Nurse Spills the Tea)

   Send us Fan Mail Preparing your hospital bag for labor and delivery can feel overwhelming, especially when Pinterest lists make it seem like you need to pack your entire house. In this episode of The Birth Journeys Podcast®, labor and delivery nurse Kelly Hof breaks down what you actually need in your hospital bag, what the hospital already provides, and how to avoid overpacking during pregnancy. If you’re a first-time mom wondering: What should I pack in my hospital bag? Wha...

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   7 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Delayed Cord Clamping Explained: Timing, Benefits & What Actually Matters

   Send us Fan Mail You’ve heard “30 seconds,” “a few minutes,” or “wait until it stops pulsing”… but how long should you actually delay cord clamping? In this episode, we break down what the research shows, what current guidelines from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend, and why more time isn’t always more beneficial. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why at least 60 seconds is the evidence-based baseline ✔️ How placental transfusion work...

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   27 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Mini-Episode: Why the Sounds You Make in Labor Can Change Everything

   Send us Fan Mail Contractions don’t just hurt—they can trigger a full-body stress response. Many moms instinctively tense up, hold their breath, or make high-pitched sounds, which can push the nervous system into fight-or-flight and make labor feel more intense and harder to manage. In this episode, we break down the science of labor breathing techniques and vocalization in childbirth, and how small shifts in your breath and voice can help you stay calm, grounded, and more in control during c...

Inside a recent episode

Mini Episode: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag (Labor Nurse Spills the Tea)

Published 6 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I've seen those Instagram-worthy items over and over in my nursing work. And I'm here to say that it's not wrong if it's truly what you want, but it's not necessary either. You're going to love your adorable photos of you and your baby, whether or not you have matching sheets and perfect makeup. So the takeaway here is this. More stuff does not make you more prepared. Overpacking equals overwhelm at a time when you need calm. Too many things mean you lose track of what you actually need. Plus, hospital rooms aren't designed for piles of luggage. It adds work after you deliver to pack it all up and to go to the postpartum room and then pack it all up again and put it in your car and then load it into your home so you can find it there. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51