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Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast

Merelise Wilson
C-Section
Childbirth
Birth
Pregnancy
Epidural
Home Birth
Postpartum Recovery
Breastfeeding
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Vaginal Birth
Maternal Health
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Gestational Diabetes
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Motherhood
Birth Stories
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Postpartum Depression

Is there anything more magical than a new life arriving into this world? Every single person, no matter who they are, begins their life here the same way - with someone giving birth to them.

It's no wonder we love birth stories - birth is an amazing feat. And beyond the wonder of it all, birth stories have served an important role in history, helping to educate and support women as they embark on ... more

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In the conclusion of this two-part episode, Merelise is joined by mom, actress, podcast host and founder, Teresa Palmer, who shares her fourth and fifth birth stories.

Teresa recounts her surprisingly difficult fourth birth at home and what she lea... more

In Part I of a two part series, Merelise Wilson sits down with mother, actress, podcast host and founder, Teresa Palmer, for a powerful conversation about birth, motherhood, and the lessons that come from trusting your intuition. Teresa shares the st... more

Join Merelise as she interviews her friend Jessica O'Connor, an OB specializing in fertility, to explore her journey through a twin pregnancy, two subsequent singleton births, and balancing a medical career with motherhood.

Jessica’s motherhood jou... more

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Join Merelise and her guest, Karen Robbins, who shares the birth stories of her three girls, one singleton and one set of twins.

They discuss Karen’s first birth, a vaginal delivery and what she described as an ideal birth, and then her second birt... more

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Recent Guests

Teresa Palmer
Mother, actress, podcast host, and entrepreneur
Self/Various
Episode: Part I: A home birth transfer, a 72 hour labor, breath work, and birthing with your sisterhood
Jessica O'Connor
OB-GYN fertility specialist
Episode: Vaginal twin delivery, four under three, an unexpected C-section, and an OBGYN mom
Karen Robbins
Friend of the host who shares a twin and singleton birth story, with two-year-old twins Annie and Caroline
Episode: Replay: An ideal vaginal birth with a singleton, followed by a C-section birth with twins
Whitney Byerly
Guest sharing her birth stories and journey through multiple pregnancies
Nashville-based mom, advocate for empowered birth
Episode: Positive birth, a fourth degree tear, epidural limbo, surprise genders, and advocating for your body
Sarah Brower
Actress and postpartum doula
Independent
Episode: The dance of labor, separation trauma, hypnobirthing and the beauty of a postpartum doula
Nicole Connell
Founder of Mère, a virtual healthcare company for moms
Mère
Episode: Soft birth, prenatal depression, and revolutionizing maternal health care
Sarah Wright Olsen
Mom, actress, author, and birth advocate featured on the show
Episode: 11 pound babies, shoulder dystocia, cervical swelling, trusting your body, and joyful birth
Ann Morris
Doula, birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator
Episode: Two hospital births, a home birth, PROM, becoming a doula and the importance of choosing a care team
Baskin Champion McFarland
Birth story guest sharing her experience
Episode: Replay: An emergency C-section, a miraculous birth, maternal mental health, and naming babies

Host

Merelise Wilson
Host of birth-story conversations focusing on diverse birth experiences.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Refreshing, honest, and non-judgmental!

    I’ve absolutely loved listening to Merelise interview a variety of guests and give them such grace as they speak about their birth experiences. From medicated hospital births, caesareans, to home births, this podcast is covering all of the different birthing experiences! Before this podcast, I had never truly considered what a home birth or even an unmedicated birth looked like. This podcast has cracked open that world for me and is scratching an itch I didn’t even know I had! Cannot recommend e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EllenKBP
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love birth podcasts but I have had such a hard time finding one that I truly love and want to follow along with. Merelise has such a calm demeanor and is such a great host. Can’t wait to binge all of the episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thebrunetchic
    United States6 months ago
  • Wonderful true birth story podcast!

    I just found this podcast last week and love hearing these stories. Each mom's story is unique and Merelise always has such wonderful questions to ask them. She is also super acceptintg to all types of births which is wonderful. I love hearing from pregnancy to afterbirth recovery stories. It's so insightful and educational to learn from real experiences! Mother's are truly amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatFurh
    United States6 months ago
  • Inclusive Birth Stories

    Merelise does a great job featuring all types of birth stories. While she’s open about having unmedicated births herself, she doesn’t project that bias onto others. I find many other birth podcasts glorify the unmedicated birth and as someone who had an epidural and cesarean, it’s nice to hear representation. Merelise asks thoughtful questions and has such a warm demeanor. I’m looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KayRLynd
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Each episode has been a breath of fresh air. Love hearing birth stories and women sharing their experiences. Keep em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GPOTTERFAN88
    United States7 months ago

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The show is appreciated for its inclusive approach to unmedicated, medicated, home, and hospital births.
Listeners praise the host's calm demeanor, noting thoughtful, non-judgmental interviews with a range of birth experiences.
Audiences find the episodes educational and comforting, highlighting the real emotions of motherhood and postpartum recovery.

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Talking Points

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Part I: A home birth transfer, a 72 hour labor, breath work, and birthing with your sisterhood
Q: What moment or realization stood out most as you prepared for and endured the labor?
The guest emphasizes the importance of flexibility and listening to the body, realizing that despite plans, labor can take unexpected turns, and the presence of a supportive sisterhood helped sustain her through fears and physical challenges.
A birth center transfer, epic back labor, epidural failure, boundaries, and trusting your gut
Q: Did you have a birth plan for William and how did that influence decisions?
Yes, she aimed to minimize intervention and pursue a center-led path, which later caused doubt when medical signs emerged; ultimately transferred to hospital after meconium.
A successful VBAC, an Aussie birth perspective, obstructed labor, and episiotomy complications
Q: What motivated you to pursue a VBAC instead of another cesarean after your first birth?
Her prior cesarean had been positive, but the desire to regain mobility for a toddler and the belief in a midwifery-led, low-intervention model made VBAC appealing; she also educated herself to weigh risks and advocate for a patient-centered plan.
Navigating deep grief with a newborn, a 52 hour induction, and finding love again after loss
Q: How did Kinsey's difficult birth shape your approach to Charlie's birth?
Kinsey's cervix issue and prolonged induction taught me to advocate more clearly, push for monitoring, and trust my body's intuition; that experience made Charlie's birth feel lighter and more connected.
Two hospital births, a home birth, PROM, becoming a doula and the importance of choosing a care team
Q: What motivated you to pursue doula work after your first birth?
The positive postpartum support and the desire to provide similar continuity and advocacy to other families inspired me to become a doula, starting with postpartum training and then birth doula training a year later.

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What is Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show centered on real birth stories, highlighting a wide range of experiences from unmedicated labors and home births to C-sections and hospital births. Episodes frequently explore postpartum recovery, mental health, doula support, and the role of medical systems, with a warm, non-judgmental host guiding guests to share personal journeys, challenges, and empowering moments. The format tends to blend emotional storytelling with practical reflections, offering insight for listeners considering different birth options or seeking community around motherhood and childbirth. Noteworthy angles include unplanned births, home birth advocacy, and the evolving role of partners and doulas in the delivery room, making it helpful for prospective guests... more

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Recent guests on Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast include:

1. Teresa Palmer
2. Jessica O'Connor
3. Karen Robbins
4. Whitney Byerly
5. Sarah Brower
6. Nicole Connell
7. Sarah Wright Olsen
8. Ann Morris

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