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Mama Making Podcast
The Mama Making Podcast is a space for moms figuring it out in real time - at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Hosted by Jessica Lamb, this show is here to help you feel a little less alone in the mess and magic of motherhood.
Each week brings a mix of solo reflections, expert interviews, and real stories from moms who are leaning into themselves - whether that’s in parenting, entrepreneurship, or simply surviving the day. It’s for moms in the making and moms making their way through - without a manual, but with a whole lot of heart.
Because there’s no one way to do motherhood - and you don’t have to do it alone.
Mama Making Podcast
Anne Nicholson-Weber | Building Birth Guide Chicago: Helping Families Find Their Best-Fit Birth Provider
Episode Description
In this week’s episode, Jessica sits down with Anne Nicholson-Weber, the founder of BirthGuideChicago.com—a comprehensive directory for birth providers in the Chicagoland area. Anne shares how her own experiences during childbirth shaped the way she advocates for better, more transparent care options for expectant parents. We talk about how BirthGuide came to be, what to consider when choosing a provider or birth setting, and why informed choice is a vital part of the parenting journey.
Whether you’re planning your first birth or advocating for better systems of care, this episode reminds us how much power we hold when we’re given the right tools and information.
Main Topics Covered
- Anne’s personal birth stories and what led her to launch BirthGuide Chicago
- Why choosing a birth provider or location shouldn’t be based on convenience alone
- How BirthGuide helps families compare birth settings, philosophies, and outcomes
- What Anne learned about maternal care quality through building the platform
- Empowering expectant parents with questions, context, and confidence
- Shifting systems: from reactive care to informed, proactive support
Resources Mentioned
Listen to The BirthGuide Podcast!
This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.
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