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  <description><![CDATA[<p>Birth Your Way is the podcast where a birth doula interviews local childbirth providers so you don’t have to.<br><br></p><p>Most doulas and childbirth educators recommend interviewing several providers during pregnancy to find the right fit for your birth. It’s great advice! But who has time to schedule a dozen consults, especially while growing a human?<br><br></p><p>On this show, Fort Collins birth doula and childbirth educator Danielle Stenger sits down with the people who support birth across Northern Colorado - OBs, midwives, nurses, lactation consultants, pelvic floor therapists, chiropractors, and more - to ask the exact questions expectant parents are told to ask when choosing their care team.<br><br></p><p>Each episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how different providers approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care so you can better understand your options and build the birth team that aligns with your values.<br><br></p><p>Whether you’re newly pregnant, planning a baby, or simply curious about the birth world in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, this podcast will help you feel more informed, confident, and supported as you prepare to welcome your baby.<br><br></p><p>I'm so glad you found your way to this space, and I can’t wait to introduce you to the incredible people supporting birth in Northern Colorado.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The provider you choose shapes the birth you have, but most families make that decision without ever really knowing who they are choosing or why it matters.  That is why I created Birth Your Way - so you never wonder if you chose the right person.  This week I sat down with Ellen Hunsaker, a birth doula and yoga teacher in Fort Collins, CO.   Connect with Ellen Instagram: @goldbug_yoga_doula Website: goldbugyoga.com  Links and Resources: Website: www.greatestjoydoula.com Listen to the Birth Y...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The provider you choose shapes the birth you have, but most families make that decision without ever really knowing who they are choosing or why it matters.  That is why I created Birth Your Way - so you never wonder if you chose the right person.  This week I sat down with Ericka Dalton, a Certified Nurse Midwife at A Woman's Place in Fort Collins, CO.  In this episode:  - Why a 3.4% C-section rate out of 230 births tells you everything about how a practice views birth - The difference betwe...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The provider you choose shapes the birth you have, but most families make that decision without ever really knowing who they are choosing or why it matters.<br/><br/>That is why I created Birth Your Way - so you never wonder if you chose the right person.<br/><br/>This week I sat down with Ericka Dalton, a Certified Nurse Midwife at A Woman&apos;s Place in Fort Collins, CO.<br/><br/>In this episode:<br/><br/>- Why a 3.4% C-section rate out of 230 births tells you everything about how a practice views birth<br/>- The difference between a provider who sees birth as an illness and one who sees it as a normal part of life<br/>- What prenatal care is actually supposed to feel like and why most people have never experienced it<br/>- How to support yourself through fear prenatally and in the birth room<br/>Everything you need to know about VBAC and why having an aligned provider makes all the difference<br/>- The signs that it might be time to change your provider, even at 36 weeks<br/>- What a successful birth actually looks like according to a midwife who has seen hundreds of them<br/><br/>Connect with Ericka and A Woman&apos;s Place:<br/>Instagram: @awomansplacefortcollins<br/>Website: awomansplacefc.com<br/>Located in Fort Collins, CO: 2620 E Prospect Rd Suite 160<br/>Book a free 15-minute meet and greet at the link above<br/><br/>Links and Resources:<br/>Website: www.greatestjoydoula.com<br/>Listen to the Birth Your Way Podcast <br/>on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birth-your-way/id1891727848<br/>and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XaaUhUPmPUB3497gTQSje<br/>Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@birthyourwaypodcast<br/><br/>#birthyourwaypodcast #certifiednursemidwife #empoweredbirth #birthyourway #childbirtheducation #informedbirth #pregnancypodcast #fortcollinsbirth #northerncoloradobirth #hospitalbirthwife #midwiferycare #midwifevsobgyn #vbacsupport #vbacbirth #vbacmama #csectionrate #physiologicalbirth #holisticpregnancy #birthphilosophy #chooseyourprovider #birthprovider #prenatalcare #firsttimemom #pregnant2025 #pregnancy2025 #newmom #laboranddelivery #birthpreparation #birthplan #maternitycare #pregnancyadvice #birthstory #midwife #hospitalbirth #waterbirth #fortcollinsmom #fortcollinscolorado #northerncolorado #coloradobirth #coloradomidwife #coloradopregnancy #fortcollinspregnancy #awomansplace<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In This Episode   Camille’s journey from wanting to become an OB to becoming a home birth midwifeThe differences between midwifery care and traditional OB prenatal careWhat personalized, holistic pregnancy care can look likeHow to know if home birth is the right fit for your pregnancy and birth goalsWhy your motivation for choosing out-of-hospital birth mattersThe importance of having a fully supportive partner and birth teamHow to navigate unsupportive friends, family, or outside opinions ab...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In This Episode</b></p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Camille’s journey from wanting to become an OB to becoming a home birth midwife</li><li>The differences between midwifery care and traditional OB prenatal care</li><li>What personalized, holistic pregnancy care can look like</li><li>How to know if home birth is the right fit for your pregnancy and birth goals</li><li>Why your motivation for choosing out-of-hospital birth matters</li><li>The importance of having a fully supportive partner and birth team</li><li>How to navigate unsupportive friends, family, or outside opinions about homebirth</li><li>Common misconceptions about “busy” providers vs. quality maternity care</li><li>The role of students in midwifery training and why it matters</li><li>What a home birth transfer to hospital actually looks like</li><li>Common reasons for transfer (and why it’s not a failure)</li><li>How midwives handle complications and maintain safe, low-risk birth</li><li>A real, challenging birth story and how a licensed midwife managed it</li><li>What makes someone a great fit for home birth midwifery care</li><li>Why finding the right birth provider (not just any provider) is so important</li></ul><p><br/><b>Connect with Camille!</b></p><p><br/><b>Instagram:</b><br/>@goldenhourmidwifery and @babycatchercamille<br/><br/><b>Website:</b><br/>https://goldenhourmidwifery.com/<br/><br/><b>About the Birth Your Way Podcast<br/></b>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.<br/><br/><b>Subscribe for Future Episodes</b><br/>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:<br/>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists<br/><br/><b>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?</b><br/>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/>www.greatestjoydoula.com<br/><br/>#NocoMoms #ColoradoMoms #FortCollinsDoula #BirthDoulaFortCollins #NaturalBirthSupport #PregnancySupport #ChildbirthEducation #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPreparation #NorthernColoradoBirthResources<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In This Episode</b></p><p><br/></p><ul><li>Camille’s journey from wanting to become an OB to becoming a home birth midwife</li><li>The differences between midwifery care and traditional OB prenatal care</li><li>What personalized, holistic pregnancy care can look like</li><li>How to know if home birth is the right fit for your pregnancy and birth goals</li><li>Why your motivation for choosing out-of-hospital birth matters</li><li>The importance of having a fully supportive partner and birth team</li><li>How to navigate unsupportive friends, family, or outside opinions about homebirth</li><li>Common misconceptions about “busy” providers vs. quality maternity care</li><li>The role of students in midwifery training and why it matters</li><li>What a home birth transfer to hospital actually looks like</li><li>Common reasons for transfer (and why it’s not a failure)</li><li>How midwives handle complications and maintain safe, low-risk birth</li><li>A real, challenging birth story and how a licensed midwife managed it</li><li>What makes someone a great fit for home birth midwifery care</li><li>Why finding the right birth provider (not just any provider) is so important</li></ul><p><br/><b>Connect with Camille!</b></p><p><br/><b>Instagram:</b><br/>@goldenhourmidwifery and @babycatchercamille<br/><br/><b>Website:</b><br/>https://goldenhourmidwifery.com/<br/><br/><b>About the Birth Your Way Podcast<br/></b>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.<br/><br/><b>Subscribe for Future Episodes</b><br/>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:<br/>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists<br/><br/><b>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?</b><br/>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/>www.greatestjoydoula.com<br/><br/>#NocoMoms #ColoradoMoms #FortCollinsDoula #BirthDoulaFortCollins #NaturalBirthSupport #PregnancySupport #ChildbirthEducation #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPreparation #NorthernColoradoBirthResources<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Connect with Paige! Instagram @awomansplace  Website: https://www.awomansplacefc.com/ A Woman’s Place 2620 E Prospect Rd #160 Fort Collins, CO 80525 About the Birth Your Way Podcast The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team. Subscribe for Future Episodes! We’ll be...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Connect with Paige!</b></p><p><b>Instagram<br/></b>@awomansplace<b><br/><br/>Website:<br/></b><a href='https://www.awomansplacefc.com/'>https://www.awomansplacefc.com/</a></p><p>A Woman’s Place<br/>2620 E Prospect Rd #160<br/>Fort Collins, CO 80525</p><p><b>About the Birth Your Way Podcast</b></p><p>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.</p><p><b>Subscribe for Future Episodes!</b></p><p><b>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:</b></p><p>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists</p><p><b>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?</b></p><p><b>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/></b>www.greatestjoydoula.com</p><p><b><br/></b>#NocoMoms #ColoradoMoms #FortCollinsDoula #BirthDoulaFortCollins #NaturalBirthSupport #PregnancySupport #ChildbirthEducation #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPreparation #NorthernColoradoBirthResources</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Connect with Paige!</b></p><p><b>Instagram<br/></b>@awomansplace<b><br/><br/>Website:<br/></b><a href='https://www.awomansplacefc.com/'>https://www.awomansplacefc.com/</a></p><p>A Woman’s Place<br/>2620 E Prospect Rd #160<br/>Fort Collins, CO 80525</p><p><b>About the Birth Your Way Podcast</b></p><p>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.</p><p><b>Subscribe for Future Episodes!</b></p><p><b>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:</b></p><p>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists</p><p><b>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?</b></p><p><b>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/></b>www.greatestjoydoula.com</p><p><b><br/></b>#NocoMoms #ColoradoMoms #FortCollinsDoula #BirthDoulaFortCollins #NaturalBirthSupport #PregnancySupport #ChildbirthEducation #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPreparation #NorthernColoradoBirthResources</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>For Fear to Empowered Birth | Katy Iengo, Birth Doula &amp; Owner of Peaceful Birth Company</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I’m joined by my own doula teacher, Katy Iengo, for a powerful conversation about fear, empowerment, and what it really means to own your birth experience.   Owner of Peaceful Birth Company in Fort Collins CO, and a highly experienced birth doula (Katy has attended more than 700 births!), she shares:  How to move from fear to confidence in birth What true support and advocacy actually look like How to navigate the system while staying in your power  This episode will cha...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I’m joined by my own doula teacher, Katy Iengo, for a powerful conversation about fear, empowerment, and what it really means to own your birth experience. <br/><br/>Owner of Peaceful Birth Company in Fort Collins CO, and a highly experienced birth doula (Katy has attended more than 700 births!), she shares:<br/><br/>How to move from fear to confidence in birth<br/>What true support and advocacy actually look like<br/>How to navigate the system while staying in your power<br/><br/>This episode will challenge the way you think about birth, and leave you feeling more prepared to step into it.<br/><br/>Connect with Katy!<br/><br/>Instagram<br/>@peacefulbirthcompany<br/><br/>Email<br/>katy@peacefubirthcompany.com <br/><br/>Website:<br/>www.peacefulbirthcompany.com <br/><br/>About the Birth Your Way Podcast<br/>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.<br/><br/>Subscribe for Future Episodes<br/>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:<br/>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists<br/><br/>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?<br/>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/>www.greatestjoydoula.com<br/><br/>Keywords<br/>Fort Collins doula, birth doula Fort Collins, natural birth support, pregnancy support, childbirth education, empowered birth, birth preparation, Northern Colorado birth resources</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>What Makes a &quot;Successful&quot; Birth? | Melissa O&#39;Malley, Birth Doula &amp; Childbirth Educator</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In This Episode 00:00 Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast 00:43 How Melissa got into birth work 02:24 How a counseling background supports birth work 07:03 Supporting both the birthing person and their partner 07:49 What makes a birth "successful" 11:50 Advocacy in the birth room 14:12 A challenging birth experience and lessons learned 16:38 Finding the right doula for you 17:56 Why community support matters for new parents 19:50 Advice for parents feeling unsure about birth Connect with Me...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>In This Episode</b></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast<br/>00:43 How Melissa got into birth work<br/>02:24 How a counseling background supports birth work<br/>07:03 Supporting both the birthing person and their partner<br/>07:49 What makes a birth &quot;successful&quot;<br/>11:50 Advocacy in the birth room<br/>14:12 A challenging birth experience and lessons learned<br/>16:38 Finding the right doula for you<br/>17:56 Why community support matters for new parents<br/>19:50 Advice for parents feeling unsure about birth</p><p><b>Connect with Melissa</b></p><p>Instagram (Self Care Witch)<br/>@theselfcarewitch</p><p>Instagram (Doula Witch)<br/>@doula.witch<b><br/></b><br/></p><p>Peaceful Birth Company<br/>@peacefulbirthcompany</p><p>www.peacefulbirthcompany.com</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Website:<br/></b><a href='https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/birth-keeping'>https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/</a></p><p><br/>Melissa also hosts free monthly <a href='https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/birth-keeping'>Village Prenatal Circles</a> in Fort Collins, creating space for pregnant people to gather, share, and build community.</p><p><b>About the Birth Your Way Podcast</b></p><p>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.</p><p><b>Subscribe for Future Episodes</b></p><p><b>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:</b></p><p>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists</p><p>New episodes coming soon!</p><p><b>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?</b></p><p>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/>www.greatestjoydoula.com</p><p>Keywords</p><p>birth podcast, pregnancy podcast, birth education, childbirth education, birth doula, doula support, what does a doula do, benefits of a doula, childbirth classes, prenatal education, preparing for labor, natural birth, physiological birth, informed birth, birth preparation, labor and delivery education, expecting parents, pregnant first time mom, pregnancy support, birth team, partner support during labor, how to prepare for birth, birth planning, pregnancy tips, Northern Colorado birth, Fort Collins doula, Northern Colorado doula, Colorado birth support, pregnancy in Fort Collins, birth stories and education</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In This Episode</b></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast<br/>00:43 How Melissa got into birth work<br/>02:24 How a counseling background supports birth work<br/>07:03 Supporting both the birthing person and their partner<br/>07:49 What makes a birth &quot;successful&quot;<br/>11:50 Advocacy in the birth room<br/>14:12 A challenging birth experience and lessons learned<br/>16:38 Finding the right doula for you<br/>17:56 Why community support matters for new parents<br/>19:50 Advice for parents feeling unsure about birth</p><p><b>Connect with Melissa</b></p><p>Instagram (Self Care Witch)<br/>@theselfcarewitch</p><p>Instagram (Doula Witch)<br/>@doula.witch<b><br/></b><br/></p><p>Peaceful Birth Company<br/>@peacefulbirthcompany</p><p>www.peacefulbirthcompany.com</p><p><br/></p><p><b>Website:<br/></b><a href='https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/birth-keeping'>https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/</a></p><p><br/>Melissa also hosts free monthly <a href='https://www.theselfcarewitch.com/birth-keeping'>Village Prenatal Circles</a> in Fort Collins, creating space for pregnant people to gather, share, and build community.</p><p><b>About the Birth Your Way Podcast</b></p><p>The Birth Your Way Podcast introduces families in Northern Colorado to the birth professionals serving our community. Each episode features a conversation with a local provider so you can learn about your options and get to know the people who may be part of your birth team.</p><p><b>Subscribe for Future Episodes</b></p><p><b>We’ll be interviewing local experts including:</b></p><p>• Midwives<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Chiropractors<br/>• Doulas<br/>• Postpartum specialists</p><p>New episodes coming soon!</p><p><b>Looking for a childbirth education in Northern Colorado?</b></p><p>Learn more about Danielle and her services:<br/>www.greatestjoydoula.com</p><p>Keywords</p><p>birth podcast, pregnancy podcast, birth education, childbirth education, birth doula, doula support, what does a doula do, benefits of a doula, childbirth classes, prenatal education, preparing for labor, natural birth, physiological birth, informed birth, birth preparation, labor and delivery education, expecting parents, pregnant first time mom, pregnancy support, birth team, partner support during labor, how to prepare for birth, birth planning, pregnancy tips, Northern Colorado birth, Fort Collins doula, Northern Colorado doula, Colorado birth support, pregnancy in Fort Collins, birth stories and education</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast!  Hosted by Danielle Stenger, birth doula and childbirth educator with Greatest Joy Doula, this podcast helps pregnant families in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado get to know the many incredible birth providers available to them, all from the comfort of their home.  Choosing the right birth provider is one of the most impactful decisions you can make during pregnancy, but most people don’t realize how many different options and support professionals ex...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Birth Your Way Podcast!<br/><br/>Hosted by Danielle Stenger, birth doula and childbirth educator with Greatest Joy Doula, this podcast helps pregnant families in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado get to know the many incredible birth providers available to them, all from the comfort of their home.<br/><br/>Choosing the right birth provider is one of the most impactful decisions you can make during pregnancy, but most people don’t realize how many different options and support professionals exist. And they definitely don&apos;t have the time to interview them all - that&apos;s where I come in!<br/><br/>On this podcast, you&apos;ll hear conversations with:<br/><br/>• Midwives<br/>• OB-GYNs<br/>• Birth doulas<br/>• Lactation consultants<br/>• Pelvic floor therapists<br/>• Labor &amp; delivery nurses<br/>• And other birth professionals supporting families in Northern Colorado<br/><br/>By hearing directly from providers, you can begin building a birth team that aligns with your health needs, personal values, and vision for your birth.<br/><br/>Subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss future episodes introducing the amazing people supporting birth in our community!<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Connect with Danielle<br/><br/>Instagram: https://instagram.com/birthyourwaypodcast<br/>Website: https://www.greatestjoydoula.com<br/>Contact: danielle@greatestjoydoula.com </p>]]></content:encoded>
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