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Military Birth TalkAuthor: Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum Coalition
Military Birth Talk features birth stories from service members, spouses, veterans, and providers, all told through the unique lens of birthing in the military. Birth is a profound, unforgettable experience leaving a lifelong imprint on our hearts. For military families and service members, giving birth and parenting in our community presents its own unique, challenging, and empowering realities--giving birth alone or in a foreign country, navigating Tricare during miscarriage or infertility obstacles, or being on Active Duty without the option to birth outside of the hospital are just a few of the realities we may face. By sharing our stories, we hope to increase transparency and information for fellow military families, providers, and policy makers. Tune in each Thursday for a new episode.Military Birth Talk is a project of the Military Birth Resource Network and Postpartum Coalition. To learn more, please visit www.MBRNPC.org.Are you a military community member with a story to share? Fill out an interest form at https://www.militarybirthresourcenetwork.org/podcast Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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77. Airman Klarissa Mendoza Returns to the Podcast To Catch Us Up On Her Last Year of Parenting in The Military
Thursday, 29 January, 2026
In this episode of 'Military Birth Talk,' Anni reconnects with Klarissa, an active duty Air Force member, who shares her journey of motherhood since her last appearance on the podcast. Klarissa talks about her traumatic birth experience in England and the subsequent support she received from her leadership and community. She reflects on her role as a First Sergeant and how becoming a mother has made her more empathetic and effective in her job. Klarissa discusses the importance of community support, especially overseas, and how experienced parents helped guide her through early motherhood challenges. She also addresses the misconceptions about women in the military being a mission risk and emphasizes the importance of open communication and mutual support within military families. Klarissa encourages new mothers to educate themselves, take care of their well-being, and find personal joy outside of parenting. Follow along with Military Birth Talk:Instagram: @militarybirthtalkFacebook: Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum CoalitionSubmit your birth story!forms.gle/3TT7FyV1QQV3RZGc8
