Disabled Birth Stories

Disabled Birth Stories

I hope those in the disabled community can enjoy these stories of bringing beautiful babies into the world, and the journey along the way. I hope this podcast helps you feel seen, heard, empowered, and capable no matter your journey to being a parent. I hope those who are able-bodied would listen to empathize with and support their disabled family member, friend, acquaintance, or random stranger. Thank You for listening and feel free to email me if you have any questions or would like to be featured on the podcast at kelseycooper@disabledbirthstories.com

Episodes

December 28, 2024 53 mins

This month we hear from Annett from Norway about her birth journey and dealing with people's negative perceptions.

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This month we hear the second part of Christa's story,

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This month we hear the first part of Christa's story,

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On this episode we chat with Lo Nigrosh fellow podcaster, lactation consultant, and paralympic silver medalist to hear her seconf birth story!

You can find out more about Lo's lactation consulting business ⁠here ⁠! She does virtual and in office visits.

Kelsey was interviewed on Lo's podcast ⁠here⁠!

You can hear more about Lo's experience as a Paralympian in ⁠this interview⁠


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On this episode we chat with Lo Nigrosh fellow podcaster, lactation consultant, and paralympic silver medalist to hear her first birth story! Baby #2 coming soon!

You can find out more about Lo's lactation consulting business here ! She does virtual and in office visits.

Kelsey was interviewed on Lo's podcast here!

You can hear more about Lo's experience as a Paralympian in this interview

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Our very first mom, Johnna returns! Hear the story of the birth of her son, Aiden!

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Listen to Alexa's birth story: how she came to terms with a spinal that occurred during labor, and how she uses her lived experience to help others as a rehabilitation counselor.

Alexa's Instagram: _alexa_locke_

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Amy Rae sits down with us again to discuss their experience as a birth worker with Marfan Syndrome and helping disabled clients through pregnancy.

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April 27, 2024 36 mins

We hear Amy Rae's story of pregnancy and parenting with Marfan Syndrome

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Today we hear from Kristen as she shares her experience advocating for herself during her pregnancy and labor and working with her husband to raise their children.

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Jessica returns to tell her experience with the birth of her son.

For more on Jessica's life and Journey make sure you read her ⁠books⁠! Jessica is on Instagram @jayletay

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January 27, 2024 37 mins

In this episode, sit down with Kara who shares her experience on having a child able-bodied becoming paralyzed and becoming pregnant again.

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This month Kelsey sits down with UK author, Jessica Taylor-Bearman to discuss her journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome aka myalgic encephalomyelitis, her first pregnancy, and motherhood.

For more on Jessica's life and Journey make sure you read her books! Jessica is on Instagram @jayletay

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December 16, 2023 14 mins

We sit down with Gabby again to discuss her perinatal social work.

Follow Gabby @gc0188 on instagram.

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Today we hear Gabby's unique journey as a single parent by choice.
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Alesha joins us again to discuss her non-profit, Adaptive Parent Project!

Visit adaptiveparentproject.org to see their available resources and get more info!

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Alesha Thomas, founder of Adaptive Parent Project, joins us to tell her birth story this month!

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September 30, 2023 61 mins

As our first interviewee from the UK, Emily discusses the challenges of pregnancy and birth with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as well as well as some of the difference in the US and UK medical systems and birth.

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August 26, 2023 23 mins

Kelsey Cooper sit's down with Kathlyn to bring you her birth story.

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