Arianna reflects on her journey from a traumatic C-section to an empowering VBAC, highlighting the contrast between her two births and the role of support, preparation, and intention in her healing. With guidance from Dr. Crane and a strong community, she finds strength, joy, and a renewed sense of accomplishment as her family grows.
One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee.
Expert care, every stage.
Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com
Credits:
Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer
Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer
Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer
Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor
Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer
Guilherme Silva - Music Composition
Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer
Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing
Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art
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Ep. 9: Six Hours
Arianna goes into labor a week early and begins the journey at home with her support team including husband Zach, doula Bailey, and best friend Leigh. As contractions intensify, they head to the hospital, where Arianna aims to achieve a VBAC with the guidance of Dr. Crane. The episode captures the power of preparation, support, and mindset through a challenging and triumphant birth experience.
One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee.
Expert care, every stage.
Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com.
Credits:
Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer
Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer
Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer
Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor
Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer
Guilherme Silva - Music Composition
Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer
Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing
Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art
Featuring:
Arianna Lasry
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Ep. 8: Follow Your Bliss
Arianna is 37 weeks pregnant as she juggles an unfinished move, sleepless nights, and emotional ups and downs. With support from her OB and a Reiki session to center herself, Arianna refines her birth plan and prepares for labor amid the chaos. The episode ends with insights from her husband, Zach, and a glimpse of the final moments before birth.
One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee.
Expert care, every stage.
Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com.
Credits:
Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer
Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer
Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer
Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor
Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer
Guilherme Silva - Music Composition
Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer
Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing
Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art
Featuring:
Arianna Lasry, Zach Lasry, Wilder Lasry, Aleks Lyons, Dr. Paul Crane, MD, OB/GYN, The Witch
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Ep. 7: Orgasmic Birth
Arianna’s journey to reclaim her childbirth experience leads to an exploration of cesarean section rates in the United States and the systemic issues within the American medical system. Delving into the benefits of finding autonomy in the birth process, Arianna and various birth professionals discuss the role of fear, orgasmic birth potential, and the importance of power and pleasure during labor.
One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee.
Expert care, every stage.
Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com.
Credits:
Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer
Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer
Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer
Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor
Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer
Guilherme Silva - Music Composition
Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer
Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing
Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art
Featuring:
Featuring: Arianna Lasry, Zach Lasry, Aleks Lyons, Bailey Rollins (Doula - Moonstone Babies)
Jill Elaine Collins (Teaching Artist and Director of Sahlala Dancers) Dr. Paul Crane, MD, OB-GYN, Audio from Orgasmic Birth
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Ep. 6: Secrets in the Body
At 36 weeks, Arianna delves into ancestral healing and holistic practices with Dr. Galia Lowenstein to prepare for a transformative birth experience. This episode explores female disempowerment in conventional birth experiences and highlights Arianna's journey to confront and heal familial trauma.
One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee.
Expert care, every stage.
Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com.
Credits:
Elliot Berlin - Executive Producer, Creator, Host, Writer
Rose Hart-Landsberg - Producer, Writer
Natalie Pulvino - Producer, Writer
Nikola Tarabaovic - Audio Editor
Glenn Nishida - Sound Engineer
Guilherme Silva - Music Composition
Paul Greenberg - Consulting Producer
Mallory Edson - Story, Audio Editing, Sound Mixing
Jawad Salimee - Main Series Art
Featuring:
Arianna Lasry, Aleks Lyons, The Witch
One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history leading up to the birth. Episodes feature the expectant mother along with her family, doctors, and birth work team.
In season one of OWAM, we meet Arianna who is pregnant with her second baby after a traumatic first birth experience. Follow along over 10 episodes as we hear her tell her story. She’s a mother of one who is seeking new resources and using learned life lessons to create a different, more positive birth experience for baby number two. Episodes feature Arianna and her inner circle including her mother, husband, doula, doctor, and other birth professionals who supported her process.
One Way or a Mother is an Informed Pregnancy Media original series. Season one is presented by Mahmee.
Expert care, every stage.
Meet your team of doulas, nurses, lactation consultants, and more. One team caring for the whole you. Covered by most insurance plans. Check your eligibility today at mahmee.com.