From Underprepared to Empowered: Three Births That Changed Everything

Dr. Michelle El Khouri’s three births could not have been more different.

In this episode, we talk about how Michelle progressed from feeling unprepared for birth to developing a deep connection with her body, the importance of childbirth education and informed consent, yoga and breathwork for birth, hypnobirthing, birth advocacy, building a trusted support circle, and why sharing positive birth stories matters.

In this episode, we talk about how Michelle progressed from feeling unprepared for birth to developing a deep connection with her body, the importance of childbirth education and informed consent, yoga and breathwork for birth, hypnobirthing, birth advocacy, building a trusted support circle, and why sharing positive birth stories matters.

Michelle’s story is a powerful reminder that birth preparation isn’t about guaranteeing one specific outcome. It’s about understanding your body, building your support system, learning to advocate for yourself, and developing tools that can help you stay present when birth unfolds in a way you never expected.

Dr. Michelle El Khoury is a yoga and mindfulness-based perinatal educator with 20+ years of clinical and executive experience. She is the founder of Yogamazia®, a virtual hub for maternal and parenting education that has provided strategic preparation and evidence-based support to over 700 women, children, families, and organizations. A published author, speaker, and birth and postpartum doula, she has been featured in local, regional, and national media including the New York Post. She speaks and consults for corporate teams, healthcare organizations, and professional communities on mindfulness, leadership, and maternal health. Through her signature framework, The S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting®, she gives women a strategic method for leading through pregnancy, motherhood, and the identity shifts during seasons of personal change.

Website: http://yogamazia.com

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Birth, Baby! Podcast was originally produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.

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