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Birthful

708 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 671 ratings

On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical advice. Please always consult with your care provider. This show does not dispense medical advice.

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[Breastfeeding] Common Struggles

October 25, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. Many people think it will just happen, without realizing there's a steep learning curve. So what are the most common breastfeeding struggles, and how can you navigating them? Kathleen Kendall-Tackett tells us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbreastfeedingstruggles If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or...

121: Common Breastfeeding Struggles, with Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

October 25, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. Many people think it will just happen, without realizing there's a steep learning curve. So what are the most common breastfeeding struggles, and how can you navigating them? Kathleen Kendall-Tackett tells us more. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbreastfeedingstruggles   If you enjoy what you hear, ...

The Power in Writing Your Story

October 18, 2017 16:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

There’s a unique healing power in writing your birth story, in not having an audience, in getting raw and going to the deep places, rather than just sharing the version suitable for light conversation. How do you get started, and is there a way to make the process a bit easier? What if your birth involved trauma? Jaime Fleres tells us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastwritingyourstory  If you ...

120: The Power in Writing Your Story, with Jaime Fleres

October 18, 2017 16:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MB

There’s a unique healing power in writing your birth story, in not having an audience, in getting raw and going to the deep places, rather than just sharing the version suitable for light conversation. How do you get started, and is there a way to make the process a bit easier? What if your birth involved trauma? Jaime Fleres tells us more. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastwriti...

All About Babywearing

October 11, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Babywearing is a  sanity-saving practice that has been around for millennia, providing many benefits for both baby and caregiver. What are those benefits? What are the different carrier types? How do you know which is right for you? What do you need to know in terms of safety? And can one carrier take you from the newborn to toddler stage?  Joanna McNeilly tell us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/pod...

119: Babywearing, with Joanna McNeilly

October 11, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Babywearing is a  sanity-saving practice that has been around for millennia, providing many benefits for both baby and caregiver. What are those benefits? What are the different carrier types? How do you know which is right for you? What do you need to know in terms of safety,, and can one carrier take you from the newborn to toddler stage?  Joanna McNeilly tell us more. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” p...

A Mindful and Minimalist Baby Registry

October 04, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Creating a baby registry can be downright panic producing, but contrary to what the thousands of products out there would have you believe, you really don’t actually need that much. So how do you know what to get and when to get it? Megan Whitaker tells us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastregistry If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if y...

118: A Mindful and Minimalist Baby Registry, with Megan Whitaker

October 04, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Creating a baby registry can be downright panic producing, but contrary to what the thousands of products out there would have you believe, you really don’t actually need that much. So how do you know what to get and when to get it? Megan Whitaker tells us more. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastregistry If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It...

The Induction Process

September 27, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Usually, conversations around inductions focus on their reasons, risks, benefits, and when to schedule them. That doesn’t leave much time to discuss how they are done, and share expectations on how long they may take, or whether they’ll work at all. Toni Golen is here to walk us through the details.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastinductionprocess If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave you...

117: The Induction Process, with Toni Golen

September 27, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Usually, conversations around inductions focus on their reasons, risks, benefits, and when to schedule them. That doesn’t leave much time to discuss how they are done, and share expectations on how long they may take, or whether they’ll work at all. Toni Golen is here to walk us through the details. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastinductionprocess   If you enjoy what you ...

Navigating Human Resources to Plan Your Maternity Leave

September 20, 2017 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Today we are talking about navigating HR to plan your maternity (or paternity) leave. This can be an insanely overwhelming process, with so much fine print. So where do you start, and what should you be looking out for in order to avoid unfortunate surprises during postpartum? Katy Dahl is tell us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastmaternityleave If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave yo...

116: Navigating Human Resources to Plan Your Maternity Leave, with Katy Dahl

September 20, 2017 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

Today we are talking about navigating HR to plan your maternity (or paternity) leave. This can be an insanely overwhelming process, with so much fine print. So where do you start, and what should you be looking out for in order to avoid unfortunate surprises during postpartum? Katy Dahl is tell us more. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastmaternityleave   If you enjoy wha...

Busting Birth-Trauma Myths

September 13, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Today we are taking on the most common myths and concerns around birth traumas, and exploring ways to avoid them. The statistics for those who consider their birth to have been traumatic can range between 25 and whopping 49%. So, what can you do to improve the chances of having a lovely birth, and not be a part of that statistic? Bianca Sprague and Natasha Marchand tell us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthfu...

115: Birth Trauma Myths, with Bianca Sprague and Natasha Marchand

September 13, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Today we are taking on the most common myths and concerns around birth traumas, and exploring ways to avoid them. The statistics for those who consider their birth to have been traumatic can range between 25 and whopping 49%. So, what can you do to improve the chances of having a lovely birth, and not be a part of that statistic? Bianca Sprague and Natasha Marchand tell us more. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-...

[Birth Stories] No Epidural and No Whining

August 30, 2017 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

We’ve reached the last story for this year’s “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story has a special twist, as we get to hear both parent’s version of it. Aside from healthy mom and healthy baby, Celeste Bancos’ other birth goals were of to avoid getting an epidural, and to not whine. She and her husband Claudiu are here to share how she achieved that.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory...

BS30: No Epidural and No Whining, with Celeste & Claudiu Bancos

August 30, 2017 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

We’ve reached the last story for this year’s “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story has a special twist, as we get to hear both parent’s version of it. Aside from healthy mom and healthy baby, Celeste Bancos’ other birth goals were of to avoid getting an epidural, and to not whine.. She, and her husband Claudiu are here to share how she achieved that. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at...

BS29: Five Births: All Different, with Bronwyn Fackrell

August 23, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

We continue still with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! It’s a jam-packed episode today with five, very different birth stories! From traumatic, to physiological, to emergency cesarean with placental abruption, to VBAC, to homebirth, and a bit of lyme disease thrown in there to keep you on your toes, Bronwyn Fackrell shares it all. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthst...

[Birth Stories] Five Births: Each Different

August 23, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

We continue still with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! It’s a jam-packed episode today with five, very different birth stories! From traumatic, to physiological, to emergency cesarean with placental abruption, to VBAC, to home birth, and a bit of lyme disease thrown in there to keep you on your toes, Bronwyn Fackrell shares it all.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory29 If you enjoy wha...

BS28: Surprise Home VBAC, with Erin Davis

August 16, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

What do you do when you send your husband out to car-nap your older daughter as you finish getting ready to go to the hospital, and labor goes from 0 to 60, while you’re still at home? Do you panic? Do you call 911? Do you call your doula? Do you breathe and center yourself so you are present for your baby? Erin Davis is here to tell us more. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthsto...

[Birth Stories] Surprise Home VBAC

August 16, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

What do you do when you send your husband out to car-nap your older daughter as you finish getting ready to go to the hospital, and labor goes from 0 to 60, while you’re still at home? Do you panic? Do you call 911? Do you call your doula? Do you breathe and center yourself so you are present for your baby? Erin Davis is here to tell us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory28 If you enjoy what...

[Birth Stories] I Can’t Do It = I’m Really Close

August 09, 2017 16:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

We continue still with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Shani Stidham, who did a whole lot of soul searching and preparation in early pregnancy, and set things up so she’d have the environment and support she needed to explore birth on her own terms, and have a glorious postpartum to boot!  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory27 If you enjoy what you hear, make sur...

BS27: I Can’t Do It = I’m Really Close, with Shani Stidham

August 09, 2017 16:30 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

We continue still with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Shani Stidham, who did a whole lot of soul searching and preparation in early pregnancy, and set things up so she’d have the environment and support she needed to explore birth on her own terms, and have a glorious postpartum to boot! Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory27 If you enjoy...

[Birth Stories] The Induction Mind Game

August 02, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Today’s story comes from Candice Hodges, who for weeks had to navigate scare tactics, conflicting advice from care providers, and modified bedrest, not to mention the logistics of a long induction, in order to embrace the chaos and have a birth that resembled what she intended.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests!  Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/birthful...

BS26: The Induction Mind Game, with Candice Hodges

August 02, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

We continue with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Candice Hodges, who for weeks had to navigate scare tactics, conflicting advice from care providers, and modified bedrest, not to mention the logistics of a long induction, in order to embrace the chaos and have a birth that resembled what she intended. Check it out!

BS25: From Cesarean to VBAC, to home waterbirth, with Chantal Shelstad

July 26, 2017 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Last summer, while relating her birth stories, Chantal Shelstad surprised us all by sharing she was pregnant again. So she’s back to tell the tale of how she went from a Cesarean, to a VBAC, and to a home waterbirth, because as she says, “she likes to challenge herself”. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory25   ...

[Birth Stories] From Cesarean to VBAC to Home Water Birth

July 26, 2017 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Last summer, while relating her birth stories, Chantal Shelstad surprised us all by sharing she was pregnant again. So she’s back to tell the tale of how she went from a Cesarean, to a VBAC, and to a home water birth, because as she says, “she likes to challenge herself.” Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory25 If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! An...

BS24: You CAN do Hard Things, with Elizabeth Nigro

July 19, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

We continue with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Elizabeth Nigro, who first broke up with her OB, then was in denial that labor was even happening, but once she let go of perfect, she ended up with an amazingly beautiful birth where she felt safe, supported and like a super woman. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory24   If you enjoy...

[Birth Stories] You CAN Do Hard Things

July 19, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

We continue with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Elizabeth Nigro, who first broke up with her OB, then was in denial that labor was even happening, but once she let go of perfect, she ended up with an amazingly beautiful birth where she felt safe, supported and like a super woman.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory24 If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to lea...

[Birth Stories] No Need to Push

July 12, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Today’s story comes from Naomi Wilcox-Lee, who shares how she prepared to bring joy and bliss to her birth, along with all the little ways her family and husband helped her do that, and how she ended up birthing like a rock-star without having to actually push.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory23 If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you w...

BS23: No Need to Push, with Naomi Wilcox-Lee

July 12, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

We continue with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Naomi Wilcox-Lee, who shares how she prepared to bring joy and bliss to her birth, along with all the little ways her family and husband helped her do that, and how she ended up birthing like a rock-star without having to actually push. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory23 If you enjoy wha...

BS22: Birth: Not as Bad as Hiking Machu Picchu, with Shelley Wylie

July 05, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Birth Story - Today’s story comes from Shelley Wylie, who shares how the shower beats the tub, how birth is not as horrendous as the Machu Picchu trail, and how you can absolutely have a lovely birth, even if you have to come undone and regather yourself in the process. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory22   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or r...

[Birth Stories] Not as Bad as Hiking Machu Picchu

July 05, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Today’s story comes from Shelley Wylie, who shares how the shower beats the tub, how birth is not as horrendous as the Machu Picchu trail, and how you can absolutely have a lovely birth, even if you have to come undone and regather yourself in the process.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory22 If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want t...

BS21: A Breech Homebirth, with Jessica Winquist

June 28, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

We continue with our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today’s story comes from Jessica Winquist, who was determined to have a vaginal birth, even though her daughter was breech. As it turns out, pregnancy ended up being the most stressful part of her experience. Go check out her breech homebirth story. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory21   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure ...

[Birth Stories] A Breech Home Birth

June 28, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Today’s story comes from Jessica Winquist, who was determined to have a vaginal birth, even though her daughter was breech. As it turns out, pregnancy ended up being the most stressful part of her experience.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory21 If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook....

[Birth Stories] A Glorious VBAC

June 21, 2017 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Happy Summer, northern hemisphere! With this episode we kick off our 2017 “Birth Stories for the Summer” series! For the next 11 weeks, I’m switching  the spotlight from the birth pros to the mighty mamas, who share what real-life birth looks like. Today, Kally McConnell shares her glorious VBAC story, all the things she did differently to prepare compared with her first birth, and how there was no time for the tub.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links list...

BS20: A glorious VBAC, with Kally McConnell

June 21, 2017 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Happy Summer, northern hemisphere! With this episode we kick off our 2017 “Birth Stories for the Summer” series! For the next 11 weeks, I’m switching  the spotlight from the birth pros to the mighty mamas, who share what real-life birth looks like. Today, Kally McConnell shares her glorious VBAC story, all the things she did differently to prepare compared with her first birth, and how there was no time for the tub. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out ...

113: VBAC facts, with Jen Kamel

June 14, 2017 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to having a vaginal birth after a cesarean, with many people being told they are not allowed to VBAC. Often the risks of having a VBAC are exaggerated, while the risks of repeat cesareans are downplayed or not even brought up. That’s an unbalanced conversation that does not allow you to make a true informed choice. What are the facts? Jen Kamel has answers. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources an...

VBAC Facts

June 14, 2017 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to having a vaginal birth after a cesarean, with many people being told they are not allowed to VBAC. Often the risks of having a VBAC are exaggerated, while the risks of repeat cesareans are downplayed or not even brought up. That’s an unbalanced conversation that does not allow you to make a true informed choice. What are the facts? Jen Kamel has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-...

112: Effects of sleep deprivation, with Dr. Kim Fenn

June 07, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

If you have a baby in your life, it’s a given that you’re not getting enough sleep, but how does that deprivation affect your mind, body and mood? How does it relate to weight gain?  Can your body adapt to the lack of sleep? Do micro-naps help or hinder? What about regular naps? Dr. Kimberly Fenn has answers. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastlackofsleep   If you enjoy what...

Effects of Sleep Deprivation

June 07, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

If you have a baby in your life, it’s a given that you’re not getting enough sleep, but how does that deprivation affect your mind, body and mood? How does it relate to weight gain?  Can your body adapt to the lack of sleep? Do micro-naps help or hinder? What about regular naps? Dr. Kimberly Fenn has answers.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastlackofsleep If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leav...

Dealing with Birth Fears

May 31, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Birth is filled with uncertainty, and with that come the fears and what ifs: what if something goes wrong, what if the pain is too much, what if my wishes aren’t respected, What if I need a cesarean, what if I poop? All are valid, but not very helpful feelings. So how can you deal with them? Alexia Leachman has answers.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthfears If you enjoy what you hear, make su...

111: Dealing with Birth Fears, with Alexia Leachman

May 31, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Birth is filled with uncertainty, and with that come the fears and what ifs: what if something goes wrong, what if the pain is too much, what if my wishes aren’t respected, What if I need a cesarean, what if I poop? All are valid, but not very helpful feelings. So how can you deal with them? Alexia Leachman has answers. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthfears   If you ...

Dealing with Family & Visitors

May 24, 2017 04:01 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

When it comes to pregnancy, birth choices and baby care, everyone seems to have an opinion. So what happens when your choices don’t line up with the preference of those who surround you, and may even be involved in the care of your baby? Kate Turza tells us more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcasthelpersnotvisitors If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps...

110: Dealing with Family & Visitors, with Kate Turza

May 24, 2017 04:01 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

When it comes to pregnancy, birth choices and baby care, everyone seems to have an opinion. So what happens when your choices don’t line up with the preference of those who surround you, and may even be involved in the care of your baby? Kate Turza tells us more. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcasthelpersnotvisitors   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your r...

109: Back-to-Work Sleep Considerations, with Kim West

May 17, 2017 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

When returning to work, it’s not uncommon for baby to start waking more at night. What can you do ahead of time to support better sleep and minimize these wakings? If your baby starts waking more often, what can you do to survive and better the situation? Kim West has answers. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbacktoworksleep   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave...

Back-to-Work Sleep Considerations

May 17, 2017 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

When returning to work, it’s not uncommon for baby to start waking more at night. What can you do ahead of time to support better sleep and minimize these wakings? If your baby starts waking more often, what can you do to survive and better the situation? Kim West has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbacktoworksleep If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It re...

108: Are you Meditating Yet?, with Anna Gannon

May 10, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

If you’ve ever said that you don’t have time to meditate, or that you won’t know if you’re doing it right, or frankly, you’re not convinced that it will work, then this episode is for you! Anna Gannon is here to address all those resistance points, along with the wonderful benefits of meditating for fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthf...

Are you Meditating Yet?

May 10, 2017 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

If you’ve ever said that you don’t have time to meditate, or that you won’t know if you’re doing it right, or frankly, you’re not convinced that it will work, then this episode is for you! Anna Gannon is here to address all those resistance points, along with the wonderful benefits of meditating for fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastmeditation I...

Place of Birth as #1 Cesarean Risk?

May 03, 2017 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Today we’re taking a look at how the hospital you choose, can be your #1 risk of having a Cesarean. Cesarean rates have increased 500% in one generation, and they are now the most common surgery performed on human beings anywhere in the work. About of them half may be unnecessary. How did we get to this, and what can you do about it? Dr. Neel Shah has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcasttopcesa...

107: Place of Birth as #1 Cesarean Risk?, with Dr. Neel Shah

May 03, 2017 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Today we’re taking a look at how the hospital you choose, can be your #1 risk of having a Cesarean. Cesarean rates have increased 500% in one generation, and they are now the most common surgery performed on human beings anywhere in the work. About of them half may be unnecessary. How did we get to this, and what can you do about it? Dr. Neel Shah has answers. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at:...

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