Birth Kweens
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 480 ratingsBirth Kweens is a wildly honest and fun dive into all things natural-pregnancy, birth, postpartum and women's health related. It's hosted by two Birth Kweens and friends: Karly Nuttall, a licensed midwife of 15 years, and Ali Feroah, a birth and postpartum doula of 7 years. Listen along on Thursdays as we share fun birth stories and dish out top notch info about our favorite subjects to help you realistically prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and women's health in natural ways!
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Ep 90: Exploring Endometriosis with Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC
June 20, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 94.8 MBDr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, Founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, is passionate about empowering women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain conditions and hormonal imbalances and supporting women’s health and wellness professionals globally. She has two decades of experience working with women using physical therapy and functional nutrition. In this episode, she shares some important information about endometriosis. Here’s what we discuss with her: What endo...
Ep 89: A Deep Dive Into Water Birth
June 13, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of jewelry from Ana Luisa! Go to www.AnaLuisa.com/BirthKweens and enter code BIRTHKWEENS10 at checkout to get $10 off your order! --- In part two of our water birth series, we’re exploring more of the facts on water birth. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: A brief history of water birth Benefits of laboring and birthing in water Common concerns about the safety of water birth (and whether these concerns are legi...
Ep 88: An Intro to Water Birth with Barbara Harper, RN, CLD, CCCE, Midwife
June 06, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode we’re talking with Barbara Harper about water birth. Barbara is a former OB and neonatal nurse, a midwife, doula, childbirth educator and writer. As the founder and director of Waterbirth International, she’s become an internationally recognized expert on water birth and childbirth reform. She teaches and consults within hospitals, universities, and community groups worldwide. Here’s a brief overview of what’s covered in this episode: A bit about Barbara’s background and ...
Ep 87: Dori's Birth Story with Dori Varga of TRIBE de MAMA
May 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Get a great personalized gift from Swanky Badger. Enter code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off! --- Dori Varga of TRIBE de MAMA is sharing her birth story with us in today’s episode! She gave birth to her son Noah in a hospital in San Diego in September 2014. She shares about what it was like to start a family in a new place, a world away from her native Hungary, and how she found a community in a local yoga studio. Her time in that yoga studio led her down a specific...
Ep 86: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Lauren Robbins, MS, LPCC, LADC, PMH-C
May 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get a great personalized gift from Swanky Badger. Enter code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitamins today! Get your daily multivitamin or prenatal delivered right to your door by visiting Ritual.com/kweens. Use the code KWEENS for 10% off during your first 3 months! --- Lauren Robbins is a mental health therapist in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Alcohol and D...
Ep 85: Leaving Room for the Magic of Birth with Haize Hawke
May 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Get a great personalized gift from Swanky Badger. Enter code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off! --- Haize Hawke, A.L.A.C.E, A.C.H.I, T.O.G., REV. is a birth worker, healer, life coach, and reiki practitioner in Los Angeles, CA. She attends births the LA area and offers remote coaching services. She came on the show to talk with us about setting the tone of birth and leaving room for the magic to unfold. She shares about how she works with her clients prenatally to hel...
Ep 84: Empowered Hospital Birth with Dr. Nicole Rankins, MD, MPH
May 09, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a Fab Fit Fun box today! Enter code KWEENS for $10 off your first box! --- Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins is a wife, mother of two girls, OB/GYN physician, podcast host, women’s health advocate and certified integrative health coach. She works as a Labor & Delivery hospitalist in Virginia and came on the show to talk with us about how to have an empowered hospital birth. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this epiode: Rankin’s background and how she ended u...
Ep 83: Naturopathic Care for Breast Cancer Treatment and Prevention with Dr. Aliza Cicerone, ND
May 02, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Get a great personalized gift from Swanky Badger. Enter code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off! --- Dr. Aliza Cicerone, ND FABNO is a naturopathic doctor with a practice in San Diego, CA. She specializes in oncology and came on the show to talk with us about using naturopathic/holistic treatments for breast cancer. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this interview: Cicerone’s background and how she became an ND and decided to specialize in oncology The differe...
Ep 82: Confronting Breast Cancer with Karen Roslie
April 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this episode you’ll hear about one woman’s journey with breast cancer. Karen Roslie was a healthy, low-risk woman in her 40s when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She shares about what it was like to discover a lump in her armpit and how she had to really advocate for herself in order to get the testing needed for a correct diagnosis. She also explains her course of treatment, which has included both allopathic and naturopathic tools. Although her treatment is ongoing, she sh...
Ep 81: Hospital Births and Unexpected Postpartum Mood Disorders: Heidi Ledger's Birth Stories
April 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBHeidi Ledger is a wife, mother of two, and small business owner from San Diego, CA. She’s sharing her two birth stories with us in this episode, include her experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. Click here to check out Heidi’s amazing small business, Threadspun. It offers beautiful and sustainably sourced goods and 10% of all proceeds go to one of our favorite nonprofits, Circle of Health International. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a subscription with Ritual Vitam...
Ep 80: Navigating Infertility with Rachel Rabinor, LCSW
April 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode, we’re speaking with Rachel Rabinor, LCSW about navigating infertility. Rachel is a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health and runs her own private practice in San Diego, CA. Here’s an overview of what’s included in this episode: Rachel’s background and how she came to specialize in this aspect of mental health The technical definition of infertility (i.e. how long someone must be TTC to be diagnosed w...
Ep 79: Postpartum Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
April 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode we’re talking with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack about postpartum fertility. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from...
Ep 78: All About Babywearing with Emily E. Little, Ph.D.
March 28, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a Fab Fit Fun box today! Enter code KWEENS for $10 off your first box! --- In this episode we’re talking with Emily E. Little, Ph.D. all about babywearing/carrying. Emily completed her Ph.D. at University of California, San Diego in developmental psychology with a specialization in anthropogeny, which is the study of human origins. Her research program examines maternal-infant health behavior from a cultural and psychological perspective, focusing on ...
Ep 77: Treatment Options for Tongue & Lip Ties with Dr. Najmeh Hannanvash, DDS, MSD
March 21, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 106 MBIn this episode, we’re speaking with Dr. Najmeh Hannanvash, DDS, MSD about treatment options for tongue and lip ties. Dr. Hannanvash is a board certified pediatric dentist who owns and operates Little Star Pediatric Dentistry in San Diego, CA. Here’s what we cover: Hannanvash’s background and how she got into this field The anatomy of ties (what they are, where they’re located, the different types, etc.) Info about posterior tongue ties and how they’re different from a “regular” tongue ...
Ep 76: Tongue Ties & Breastfeeding with Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC
March 14, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 113 MBRobin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC is a lactation consultant in San Diego, CA. She launched the San Diego Breastfeeding Center in 2009 and has recently published her first book, Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage. Robin was kind enough to sit down with the Birth Kweens to discuss the feeding implications of tongue and lip ties. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode: What tongue and lip ties are (different types, where they’re found anatomically, etc.) ...
Ep 75: Preeclampsia, Induction, & Home Birth: Birth Stories with Stephanie Miller
March 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBStephanie Miller is a wife and mom of two boys from San Diego, CA and she’s sharing both of her birth stories with us in this episode! Stephanie planned to have her first son, James, in a hospital-based birth center but that plan changed when she was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 38 weeks pregnant. She was admitted for an induction right away and James, via an unmedicated vaginal delivery. James spent some time in the NICU after birth and the whole hospital experience proved to be a bit cha...
Ep 74: Weird & Wonderful Birth Rituals from Antiquity & Beyond
February 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Sign up for a Fab Fit Fun box today! Enter code KWEENS for $10 off your first box! --- In this episode, we’re joined by one of our favorite past guests, Monica Toombs (see ep14 and ep15 to listen to her birth stories)! She’s a research beast and took the time to look up tons of info about weird and wonderful birth rituals from antiquity and beyond! Tune in to this episode to hear some strange facts and cool stories about how humans have been growing and birthing ba...
Ep 73: Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy with Dr. Stanton Hom, DC
February 21, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode of Birth Kweens, we’re talking with Dr. Stanton Hom, DC about chiropractic care in pregnancy. Here’s what we cover: Stan’s background and how he became a chiropractor A basic explanation of what chiropractic care is and what’s in the scope of practice for a chiropractor The goal of chiropractic and how it’s different from the typical medical model of care Why chiropractic care is so helpful during pregnancy When to start getting adjustments prenatally The specific ...
Ep 72: Breech Birth with Nicole Morales, LM, CPM
February 14, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBNicole Morales, LM, CPM is a home birth midwife, Approved Spinning Babies Trainer, and Certified Birthing From Within Mentor from San Diego, CA. She has an extensive amount of knowledge and experience regarding breech birth which is why we asked her to come on the show and talk with us about this often misunderstood topic. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode: Nicole’s background, including how she became a birth worker and her own experience giving birth to a breech baby ...
Ep 71: Healing from Birth Trauma with Jennifer Summerfeldt, MACP
February 07, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBIn this episode of Birth Kweens, we’re talking with Jennifer Summerfeldt, MACP about birth trauma. Jennifer is a counselor who has nearly two decades of experience working in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counsellor, she’s also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. She is the founder and creator of the Healing After Birth program, where she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherh...
Ep 70: A Couple of Great Birth Stories with Dominique Richey
January 31, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBDominique Richey is sharing her two birth stories with us this week! Dominique is a mom of two who lives with her family in the Houston, TX area. Both of her children were born in San Diego (her 6yo daughter at a hospital and her 4yo son at home with kween Karly!). Both were unmedicated vaginal deliveries, although they were two very different experiences. The birth of her daughter was long and relatively uneventful (healthy baby born after a few days of labor), but Dominique experienced a l...
Ep 69: The Value of Childbirth Education with Chloe Quinn, MSN, RN, APRN
January 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode of the podcast we’re talking with Chloe Quinn, MSN, RN, APRN about the importance of childbirth education. Chloe is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience working with pregnant women. She started out as a labor and delivery nurse and absolutely loved it. Since then she’s worked in all different types of settings from Planned Parenthood to Yale University to telehealth. Today she prefers working online with families to support...
Ep 68: Baby Kween Sleep Solutions with Sophie Acott
January 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week’s episode is about the one thing that challenges parents everywhere: SLEEP! We’re talking with mom of four and sleep consultant Sophie Acott of Sleep Play Love about how to create and maintain healthy sleep habits for your baby kweens. Sophie’s approach is based on connecting with your child and she offers some great practical advice about how to make bedtime more peaceful and successful. Click here to buy her new book, Sleep Play Love. Support our sponsor and get the important m...
Ep 67: Spinning Babies with Gail Tully, CPM
January 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 167 MBWe’re talking with Gail Tully, CPM in this episode of the pod! Gail is a midwife and the founder of Spinning Babies, a series of techniques that promote balance in the pregnant body and optimal positioning for babies in utero. She’s a major influencer in the birth world today and we are so honored that she made time to talk with us! Here’s an overview of what we discussed with Gail: How she got into birth work and became a midwife What events in her career helped her understand the import...
Ep 66: From Hospital to Home Birth: Three Birth Stories with Kelly Pappas
January 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBThree birth stories for the price of one, kweens! In this episode, fellow San Diego birth worker Kelly Pappas is sharing the stories of her three kids’ births! Her first baby, Keaton, was an unmedicated hospital birth and her two daughters, Selah and Gemma, were both born at home with midwives. Although she had three unmedicated vaginal births, each one was very unique and Kelly reflects on them beautifully. She’s an awesome woman and we’re so honored she decided to share her birth stories w...
Ep 65: Prenatal Testing
December 20, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBKarly and Ali dive into the topic of prenatal testing in this episode! They review all of the typical screenings and tests that are offered from the time you find out you’re pregnant until the day your baby kween is born. This episode will be helpful for both expectant families and birth workers alike. Enjoy! --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more fro...
Ep 64: Intuitive Eating with Jaren Soloff, RD, CLE
December 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn this episode, we’re talking to Jaren Soloff, RD, CLE about food and nutrition in the postpartum period and beyond. Jaren is a San Diego based Registered Dietitian and is currently obtaining her clinical hours to receive her credential as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the University of California, San Diego. With specialized training in treating eating disorders and prenatal/perinatal health, Jaren works with women on all areas of the reproductive sp...
Ep 63: Decoding Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE
December 06, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis episode we’re talking to Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about gestational diabetes. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She’s the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Here’s what we covered in ...
Ep 62: At Your Cervix
November 29, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBBuckle up for a thorough discussion about cervical exams, kweens! Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: What is a cervical exam and how are they performed What’s being assessed in a cervical exam (i.e. dilation, effacement, station, cervical ripeness and position, etc.) How to do a respectful cervical exam Tips for how to make exams more comfortable for the person receiving them Cervical exams during pregnancy – why they’re done and whether they’re actually necessary The ...
Ep 61: A Positive Induction Story
November 15, 2018 11:00 - 54 minutes - 104 MBThis episode is another great birth story! Our guest, Beth, shares about the birth of her daughter, Fiona. Beth needed to be induced, but with the help of her awesome husband, a supportive birth team, and a solid foundation of childbirth education she was still able to have an empowering and positive birth experience! She shares about the process of finding a supportive care provider (after being told that she’d haveto have a cesarean by her first doctor), hiring a doula, and navigating the ...
Ep 60: All About Postpartum Doulas with Megan Ameral Limon, CD(DONA)
November 08, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Megan Ameral Limon, CD(DONA) about postpartum doulas. Megan has been practicing as a doula in San Diego, CA since 2014. She joined us to talk about what postpartum doulas do and why having postpartum support is so important. Here’s what you’ll learn about in this episode: Megan’s background and why she was drawn to postpartum doula work What a postpartum doula is and how to become trained and certified What a typical shift for a postpar...
Ep 59: Weight Stigma in Pregnancy with Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC
November 01, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC to discuss weight stigma in pregnancy. Crystal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Virtual Nutrition Coach for moms, and mama of 5. She is passionate about helping moms nurture a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies so they can confidently nourish their kids, end the battles at the dinner table, and bring joy back to eating. Here’s what we covered with Crystal: A bit about ...
Ep 58: Stories of Birth, Life, and Loss with Miri Sais
October 25, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week’s episode of Birth Kweens is dedicated to birth stories! Our guest, Miri Sais, is a wife, mother, traditional birth attendant and all around incredible woman! She came on the show to share about the births of her five children (a mix of hospital and home births). She also talks about what it was like to be raised by a midwife and how she began attending births with her mother at a very young age. Her story is one of love, loss, and growth and we are so thankful she was willing to s...
Ep 57: Essential Oils & Herbs During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Mindy Green, MS, RA, RH (AHG)
October 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode, we’re talking with Mindy Green about the use of essential oils and herbs during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Mindy is a nationally certified Registered Aromatherapist, herbalist, and esthetician. For over 40 years she’s worked in many branches of the natural products industry. She’s an author and speaker with a long, impressive resume and we are so thankful she was willing to share some of her knowledge with us! Here’s an overview of what we cover in this epi...
Ep 56: Losing Luca: One Family's Journey Through Infant Loss
October 11, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB**TRIGGER WARNING: infant loss** In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we sat down with a wonderful woman to hear the story of her family. Carla Grossini-Concha is a wife and mother of two beautiful children, Elia and Luca. Elia is 4 years old and Luca, who passed away the day after he was born, would be 5.5 years old. Carla shares candidly about the journey she and her wife, Gina, took to getting pregnant with Luca, what his labor and birth were like, and the devastation ...
Ep 55: Exploring Body Image & Intuitive Eating with Stephanie Dodier, CNP
October 04, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 89.7 MBThis week we’re joined by the lovely Stephanie Dodier, CNP. Stephanie is a nutritionist, podcast host, writer, and natural born leader dedicated to helping women make peace with food and their body. She joined us to explore intuitive eating and body image, specifically as they relate to women of childbearing age. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode: Stephanie’s story of food dependence and addiction and how she overcame it Discussion about body image and food behavior dur...
Ep 54: The Epidural-sode
September 27, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn this episode of the podcast, the kweens are talking about epidurals! Here’s a list of the specific points they discuss and the resources they mention in the podcast: The difference between anesthesia and analgesia, and how each of these are used in the context of birth The differences between an epidural, a spinal, and a combined spinal-epidural (CSE) and when each one is used How and where epidurals/spinals/CSEs are placed Risks, benefits, and side effects of these procedures Th...
Ep 53: Bearing Witness to Birth: An Interview with Emily Graham of "These Are My Hours"
September 20, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBIn this episode, Karly and Ali speak with Emily Graham, the subject of a new birth documentary called These Are My Hours. Emily is a wife, mother, and birth worker who welcomed a film crew into her home to capture the birth of her fourth child. She shares candidly about all of her previous birth experiences, how she became a part of this documentary project before she was even pregnant with her 4thbaby, and what it was like to give birth in a house full of strangers and film equipment. The f...
Ep 52: All About Birth Plans
September 13, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBAli and Karly tackle the topic of birth plans in this episode of the podcast! Here’s an overview of what’s covered: The definition of a birth plan, and why it’s probably better to think of it as a list of birth PREFERENCES instead of a plan Where to begin when putting together your birth preferences, including the importance of getting good prenatal education, choosing a supportive care provider, and having excellent support during labor (i.e. get a doula!) How to organize your birth pl...
Ep 51: A Cesarean and a VBAC: Kelley Foulk's Birth Stories
September 06, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode, Kelley Foulk shares her two birth stories with us. Kelley is a wife, mom to two boys, and all-around amazing woman! You’ll hear her share about the birth of her oldest son, Shane (a planned birth center birth that ended in a hospital transfer and cesarean) and the birth of her little guy, Colin (an unmedicated hospital VBAC). She opens up about her struggles with infertility and miscarriage before getting pregnant with Shane and how surprised she and her husband were to find...
Ep 50: Navigating Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.
August 30, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 90.5 MB**TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, & Pregnancy Loss In this episode, we explore the mental and emotional aspects of pregnancy loss with expert guest,Dr. Jessica Zucker, Ph.D. Dr. Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in women's reproductive and maternal mental health with a background in international public health. She is the creator of the #IHadAMiscarriage campaign which launched with her first NYT piece in 2014 and has since become a global movement. Here’s a...
Ep 49: The Facts About Miscarriage
August 23, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB**TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage and pregnancy loss In this episode of Birth Kweens, Karly and Ali discuss miscarriage, specifically the physical and medical aspects of the experience. Here’s an overview of what’s covered: What exactly is a miscarriage and how is it different than a stillbirth? The different types of miscarriages (obvious miscarriage, missed miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, incomplete miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy) and what happens in each scenario Some statistics on m...
Ep 48: What I Wish I Would Have Known: POSTPARTUM
August 16, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn the final installment of our three part “What I Wish I Would Have Known” series, we’re talking about the postpartum period. Here’s a glimpse at what the kweens cover in episode 48: How postpartum care is grossly lacking in the United Stated The importance of getting/accepting help in the postpartum period How everyone still looks pregnant right after they give birth Afterpains – what they are and how to deal What’s going on with the undercarriage after birth and how to take care ...
Ep 47: What I Wish I Would Have Known: BIRTH
August 09, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 99.9 MBIn part two of our three part “What I Wish I Would Have Known” series, we’re talking about all of the things you wish someone would’ve told you about BIRTH! Here’s what you can expect to hear in this episode: Why it’s so important to prepare to feel unprepared when it comes to giving birth The only two promises that the Birth Kweens can make about giving birth The importance of getting educated and being invested in your birth while also remaining flexible and open about how your baby n...
Ep 46: What I Wish I Would Have Known: PREGNANCY
August 02, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 111 MBThis is the first episode of our three part “What I Wish I Would Have Known” series. In part one, we’re focusing on all the things you wish someone would’ve told you about PREGNANCY! Here’s a brief overview of what’s covered: Hormone and mood changes What usually happens to breasts during pregnancy Spotting – when it might happen and what it might mean Varicose veins Swelling… everywhere! How to support a growing belly Constipation and hemorrhoids Ligament pain Leg cramps - ...
Ep 45: Velamentous Cord Insertions & Cesarean Births with Nikki Helms
July 26, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBNikki Helms is a birth worker, wife, mom, and all-around badass kween from San Diego, CA. She stopped by the BK recording lair to share the stories of giving birth to her two daughters, Nina and Naia, via cesarean. Nikki opens up about her introduction into birth work, how that experience influenced her own births, and how she navigated having two unplanned cesareans. Her births included some unexpected things that were a bit scary at times and Nikki shares candidly about how she and her hus...
Ep 44: Racial Inequities in Birth in the U.S.
July 19, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MBRene Fowlkes and Morgan Taylor of Black Infant Health in Los Angeles, CA join us to discuss the inequities in maternity care and health outcomes for black women and babies. Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: A brief overview of Morgan and Rene’s background and resumes, including how they came to work for BIH in L.A. The mission statement of the Black Infant Health program and what kind of support families receive when they participate The important role that stress manageme...
Ep 43: Healing Diastasis Recti with Wendy Powell of MUTU System
July 05, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 102 MBWendy Powell, Dip PT is an internationally renowned and certified postpartum exercise specialist, award winning entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of MUTU. Following a successful media and advertising career, Wendy retrained as a personal trainer in 2001, before focusing on pregnancy and postpartum exercise. After a decade of working with moms, studying with industry experts and doing extensive personal research, as well as becoming a mother herself twice over, Wendy maintained the pass...
Ep 42: Birth Stories from a Queer Family
June 28, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBHeather Thompson is back on the podcast to share her birth stories! You may remember her from episode number 25 when she came to talk about the work she does with the birth justice organization, Elephant Circle. Heather is a queer birth worker and scientist with extensive experience working in the birth and social justice fields. She lives with her partner Tom and their two children in Denver, CO. Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode: Heather’s experience with birth work and...
Ep 41: NICU Tips from a Preemie Mom
June 21, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBLaura Ehlers is a holistic health consultant, wife, and mom to Eliotte, who was born twelve weeks early. Laura, a Wisconsin native, was on vacation in San Diego in March of 2017 when her water broke at 24 weeks pregnant. She was immediately put on bedrest at a high-risk hospital in San Diego where she remained until Eliotte was born at 28 weeks. Here’s an overview of what Laura shares in this episode of the podcast: The story of how Laura ended up on bedrest in a San Diego hospital at 24 we...