The Birth Hour, hosted by Bryn Huntpalmer, shares first-person birth stories covering hospital, home, birth center, VBAC, and postpartum experiences. The show has 100 episodes and releases roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $560 per mid-roll host-read ad.
Engaged expecting parents hearing trusted, story-first birth education every week
- Over 2,000 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average signal a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes with a steady catalogue of 100 birth stories support repeat listening through pregnancy.
- Episodes cover hospital, home, birth center, and postpartum experiences, reaching listeners at many stages of planning.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, guest storytelling
- Tone
- warm, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website footer links an affiliate disclosure and the site offers a Patreon membership, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Birth stories discuss bodily and medical detail such as epidurals, cord prolapse, and surgery, and the feed is not flagged explicit; content is intended for adult listeners.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thebirthhour.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1041801905 |
| RSS feed | rss.pdrl.fm/48b192/feeds.libsyn.com/72168/rss/?r… |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1085| Labor and Delivery Nurse Positive Hospital Birth with Pre-eclamp | 2026-10-15 | 57 min |
| 1084| Three Birth Stories: IVF After Unexplained Infertility, Two Indu | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 2 min |
| 1083| Positive & Empowering Hospital Birth with Patient-Centered Care | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 9 min |
| 1082| Three Hospital Inductions & Missed SVT Diagnosis - Bethany Hatfi | 2026-09-24 | 44 min |
| 1081| Twin Vaginal Delivery Via Induction at 37 Weeks - Jessielee Sitt | 2026-09-17 | 50 min |
| 1080| Twin Birth with Donor Sperm, Combo Vaginal/Cesarean Birth due to | 2026-09-08 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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About The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
The Birth Hour is a story-based pregnancy and childbirth podcast hosted by Bryn Huntpalmer, according to the show's website and feed. Each episode features a first-person account of pregnancy, labor, birth, or postpartum, covering hospital births, home births, birth center births, VBACs, and cesareans. The show has 100 episodes, releases roughly weekly, and episodes typically run about 50 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,172 ratings with an average of 4.8. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is likely reaching roughly 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, with listeners probably expecting parents in their twenties and thirties, mostly women and mostly in the United States. The feed shows no visible sponsors, while the website advertises partnership opportunities and links to a Patreon membership.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $560 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits baby, maternity, and postpartum brands seeking a trusted, story-led environment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
How much does The Birth Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $560. Exact rates are not published, so confirm directly with the show before booking.
What is The Birth Hour about?
The Birth Hour shares first-person birth stories covering pregnancy, labor, hospital, home, and birth center experiences, plus VBACs, cesareans, and postpartum life. Episodes are released about weekly.
How do I contact The Birth Hour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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