Birthful
708 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsOn 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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BS06: [Birth Story] A 34 week preemie surprise!, with Jennifer Gillette
August 12, 2015 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe continue to explore what real birth looks like, by talking to moms with diverse birth stories. Today’s story comes from Jennifer Gillette, who was caught by surprise at 34 weeks by the birth of her son. Go check out the birth of this preemie!
BS05: [Birth Story] Once her water broke..., with Alexandra Meseke
August 05, 2015 23:28 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHere we go with more birth stories! Today's stories comes for Alexandra Meseke, who's the mother of a 2 yr. old and a 5 mo. old. Both stories start with her water breaking, and have happy endings, but they unfold very differently. Go listen!
[Birth Stories] Once Her Water Broke...
August 05, 2015 23:28 - 41 minutes - 38 MBToday's story comes for Alexandra Meseke, who's the mother of a 2 year old and a 5 month old. Both stories start with her water breaking, and have happy endings, but they unfold very differently. 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 * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Practice love every day with Pa...
BS04: [Birth Story] Second babies come quicker… or do they?, with Danielle Major
July 29, 2015 19:03 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBToday’s “Birth Story for the Summer” comes from Danielle Major. Danielle was a little thrown off by the fact that her second baby apparently didn't get the memo that second babies tend to come quicker, but the reward of finding out whether she had a boy or a girl was worth the wait. Find out how it all unfolds.
[Birth Stories] Second Babies Come Quicker… Or Do They?
July 29, 2015 19:03 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDanielle Major was a little thrown off by the fact that her second baby apparently didn't get the memo that second babies tend to come quicker, but the reward of finding out whether she had a boy or a girl was worth the wait. Find out how it all unfolds. 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 * Check out Dr. Mom But...
[Birth Stories] Prodromal Labor with a Side of Acupuncture
July 22, 2015 21:33 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBToday’s story comes from Adriana Aleman-Crane, who has two adorable girls. Her first birth involved several days of prodromal labor, and if you don't know what that is, you really want to listen to this episode. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
BS03: [Birth Story] Prodromal Labor With a Side of Acupuncture, with Adriana Aleman-Crane
July 22, 2015 21:33 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWe continue with our special “Birth Stories for the Summer” series. Today’s story comes from Adriana Aleman-Crane, who has two adorable girls. Her first birth involved several days of prodromal labor, and if you don't know what that is, you really want to listen to this episode.
BS02: [Birth Story] Home Birth After 2 Cesareans, with castor oil and a twist, with Alison Spath
July 15, 2015 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBWe continue with our special “Birth Stories for the Summer” series. Today’s story comes from Alison Spath and it has a bit of everything, as it was a planned homebirth after two cesareans (HBA2C). I won’t tell you just yet how it turned out, so you are going to have to listen until the end. But there was castor oil involved.
[Birth Stories] Home Birth After 2 Cesareans, with Castor Oil and a Twist
July 15, 2015 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWe continue with our special “Birth Stories for the Summer” series. Today’s story comes from Alison Spath and it has a bit of everything, as it was a planned homebirth after two cesareans (HBA2C). I won’t tell you just yet how it turned out, so you are going to have to listen until the end. But there was castor oil involved. 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! Suppor...
BS01: [Birth Story] Birth and Cheese Tasting, with Hinda Mandell and Matthew White
July 08, 2015 21:28 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBFor the next 8 weeks, I’m switching the spotlight from the pros to the amazing mamas, who share their birth stories in order to bust down TV and movie myths, and tell about what real-life birth looks like. Today we’ll hear from Hinda Mandell and husband Matthew White, who’s fabulous birth involves a cheese tasting.
[Birth Stories] Birth and Cheese Tasting
July 08, 2015 21:28 - 53 minutes - 49 MBFor the next 8 weeks, I’m switching the spotlight from the pros to the amazing mamas, who share their birth stories in order to bust down TV and movie myths, and tell about what real-life birth looks like. Today we’ll hear from Hinda Mandell and husband Matthew White, who’s fabulous birth involves a cheese tasting. 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: ...
031: Loving Your Postpartum Body, with Ashlee Wells Jackson
July 01, 2015 20:46 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWhat would it look like if instead of trying to “bounce back” to our pre-pregnancy frames, we embraced the new changes: stretch marks, jiggly bellies and all? I talk with Ashlee Wells Jackson, about how she’s helping hundreds of women do just that, through the 4th trimester body project.
[Postpartum] Loving Your Body After Giving Birth
July 01, 2015 20:46 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat would it look like if instead of trying to “bounce back” to our pre-pregnancy frames, we embraced the new changes: stretch marks, jiggly bellies and all? I talk with Ashlee Wells Jackson, about how she’s helping hundreds of women do just that, through the 4th trimester body project. 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...
[Breastfeeding] Working While Breastfeeding
May 27, 2015 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBGoing back to work while breastfeeding can be a tricky situation. When should you start preparing and what do you do? What can help maintain your milk production? Will your baby start waking up more at night? What do you need to know about your pump? What about if things start going south? I talk to Nancy Mohrbacher to find out. 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! Ou...
026: Breastfeeding and Working, with Nancy Mohrbacher
May 27, 2015 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBGoing back to work while breastfeeding can be a tricky situation. When should you start preparing and what do you do? What can help maintain your milk production? Will your baby start waking up more at night? What do you need to know about your pump? What about if things start going south? I talk to Nancy Mohrbacher to find out.
024: Sex After Baby, with Kate Dimpfl
May 14, 2015 00:22 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBYou’ve probably heard that caregivers recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before having sex after giving birth. That’s usually to give your body some time for healing, but what about your libido? When does that come back? And once you do it, will it hurt? How will your body be different? What if you don’t want to? What if your partner doesn’t want to? Will you ever feel sexy again? In this episode of the Birthful Podcast, Kate Dimpfl helps us understand the new normal of sex after baby. ...
Sex After Baby
May 14, 2015 00:22 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBYou’ve probably heard that caregivers recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before having sex after giving birth. That’s usually to give your body some time for healing, but what about your libido? When does that come back? And once you do it, will it hurt? How will your body be different? What if you don’t want to? What if your partner doesn’t want to? Will you ever feel sexy again? In this episode, Kate Dimpfl helps us understand the new normal of sex after baby. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan...
[Breastfeeding] How Does Milksharing Work?
May 06, 2015 21:25 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBIf you couldn’t breastfeed, would you look to give your baby donated human milk, formula, or something else? What are the risks and different options of milksharing? If you have an oversupply, would you donate? Amber Mccann is here to help us with these not-so-clear-cut questions, in this episode of Birthful. 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...
023: Milksharing, with Amber Mccann
May 06, 2015 21:25 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIf you couldn’t breastfeed, would you look to give your baby donated human milk, formula, or something else? What are the risks and different options of milksharing? If you have an oversupply, would you donate? Amber Mccann is here to help us with these not-so-clear-cut questions, in this episode of the Birthful podcast.
Why Do Prenatal Yoga
April 29, 2015 22:52 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWhether you’re new to yoga, or have been doing it for years, prenatal yoga can be greatly beneficial during pregnancy and birth. It could even reduce the length of your labor! Listen as Deena Blumenfeld walks us through the ins and outs of prenatal yoga, in this episode of Birthful. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Why Do Prenatal Yoga?
April 29, 2015 22:52 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhether you’re new to yoga, or have been doing it for years, prenatal yoga can be greatly beneficial during pregnancy and birth. It could even reduce the length of your labor! Listen as Deena Blumenfeld walks us through the ins and outs of prenatal yoga, in this episode of Birthful. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at [email protected]. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter!...
022: Why do Prenatal Yoga, with Deena Blumenfeld
April 29, 2015 22:52 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhether you’re new to yoga, or have been doing it for years, prenatal yoga can be greatly beneficial during pregnancy and birth. It could even reduce the length of your labor! Listen as Deena Blumenfeld walks us through the ins and outs of prenatal yoga, in this episode of the Birthful podcast.
Cloth Diaper Basics
April 01, 2015 21:13 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThe world of cloth diapers has evolved far from safety pins and rubber pants, into a land with myriads of options. They're cute, reliable, and a lot simpler to tackle. It’s estimated that on average, a child will go through anywhere from four to eight thousand diapers in his or her life. That’s a lot of... uhm... waste! Listen to Heather Holt, as she helps us untangle the offerings, tell us about the benefits to your baby's health, the environment, and your wallet, and gives us a bunch of gr...
018: Cloth Diapers, with Heather Holt
April 01, 2015 21:13 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this episode of the Birthful podcast, we take cloth diapers head on. The world of cloth diapers has evolved far from safety pins and rubber pants, into a land with myriads of options. They're cute, reliable, and a lot simpler to tackle. It’s estimated that on average, a child will go through anywhere from four to eight thousand diapers in his or her life. That’s a lot of... uhm... waste! Listen to Heather Holt, as she helps us untangle the offerings, tell us about the benefits to...
017: Birth Doulas, with Sharon Muza
March 25, 2015 20:45 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode of the Birthful podcast, we’re going to be talking about birth doulas! Often considered as personal birth fairies, doulas can significantly improve birth experiences. What are the proven benefits and why should you even consider having one? I talk with the remarkable Sharon Muza about how doulas make a difference, no matter the type of birth.
Learning about Birth Doulas
March 25, 2015 20:45 - 44 minutes - 41 MBOften considered as personal birth fairies, doulas can significantly improve birth experiences. What are the proven benefits and why should you even consider having one? I talk with the remarkable Sharon Muza about how doulas make a difference, no matter the type of birth. 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 * Che...
[Postpartum] Let's Talk About Depression
March 18, 2015 21:35 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAs many as 1 in 5 moms will become depressed after having a baby. That’s a huge number, that unfortunately seems to be on the rise. I talk with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about why postpartum depression happens, what it looks like, and what can be done about it. 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 * Check out Dr...
016: Postpartum Depression, Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
March 18, 2015 21:35 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode of the Birthful podcast, we focus on postpartum depression. As many as 1 in 5 moms will become depressed after having a baby. That’s a huge number, that unfortunately seems to be on the rise. I talk with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about why postpartum depression happens, what it looks like, and what can be done about it.
015: Low Milk Supply, Diana Cassar-Uhl
March 11, 2015 21:11 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBTo continue on our breastfeeding kick, in this episode of the Birthful Podcast we are going to be talking about low milk supply. Low milk supply -whether real or perceived- can seriously impact a breastfeeding relationship. I’ll be taking with Diana Cassar-Uhl, to help us navigate the constellation of reasons that may cause it, and possible solutions.
[Breastfeeding] When You Have a Low Milk Supply
March 11, 2015 21:11 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBLow milk supply—whether real or perceived—can seriously impact a breastfeeding relationship. I’ll be taking with Diana Cassar-Uhl, to help us navigate the constellation of reasons that may cause it, and possible solutions. 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 * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Pract...
What Are Tongue and Lip Ties?
February 25, 2015 19:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIf you have no idea what tongue and lip ties are, you’re in luck, because Dianne Cassidy tells us all about them, along with why there seems to be a tongue tie resurgence, how it can affect your best breastfeeding intentions, and what you can do about it. 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 * Check out Dr. Mom But...
013: Tongue and Lip Ties, with Dianne Cassidy
February 25, 2015 19:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode of the birthful podcast, we´re going to be talking about tongue ties and lip ties. If you have no idea what those are, you’re in luck, because Dianne Cassidy tells us all about them, along with why there seems to be a tongue tie resurgence, how it can affect your best breastfeeding intentions, and what you can do about it.
012: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, with Nancy Wainer
February 18, 2015 19:37 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBVaginal birth after cesarean or VBACs is today's topic, and more specifically home VBACs, with none other than the woman who coined the term, Nancy Wainer. Nancy's got story after birth story to debunk the myth that once a cesarean, always a cesarean, along with suggestions on how to avoid cesareans in general.
Vaginal Birth at Home After Cesarean
February 18, 2015 19:37 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBToday we're talking VBACs. More specifically home VBACs, with none other than the woman who coined the term, Nancy Wainer. Nancy's got story after birth story to debunk the myth that once a cesarean, always a cesarean, along with suggestions on how to avoid cesareans in general. 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/birthfu...
Why an OB Would Choose a Home Birth
February 11, 2015 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBDr. Amali Lokugamage talks to Adriana about why an OB would choose to have a home birth. It was an unexpected path that revealed itself through her pregnancy, and lead her to see the practice of maternity care in a new light. 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!
Why an OB Would Choose a Homebirth
February 11, 2015 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBDr. Amali Lokugamage talks to Adriana about why an OB would choose to have a home birth. It was an unexpected path that revealed itself through her pregnancy, and lead her to see the practice of maternity care in a new light. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
011: Why an OB would choose a homebirth, with Amali Lokugamage
February 11, 2015 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday we are going to be talking with Dr. Amali Lokugamage about why an OB would choose to have a homebirth. And this is a very interesting story, because it was an unexpected path, that revealed itself through her pregnancy, and lead her to see the practice of maternity care in a new light.
010: Birth Trauma, with Jodi Hall
February 04, 2015 20:49 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBBirth trauma is today's topic. As in, the trauma that can happen during birth. Having a baby is a monumental full body and mind event that can stir up a lot of feelings. What if the birth you think you should have and the one you actually have don’t match up? To go deep into all the feelings, I’ll be talking to Jodi Hall.
Facing Birth Trauma
February 04, 2015 20:49 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHaving a baby is a monumental full body and mind event that can stir up a lot of feelings. What if the birth you think you should have and the one you actually have don’t match up? To go deep into all the feelings, I’ll be talking to Jodi Hall. 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 * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drm...
Building Your Post-Birth Village
January 28, 2015 21:07 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBYou know the saying about how “it takes a village….” It’s because life with a newborn is much harder than you think! How much support will you need, and how can you go about getting it? To find out, I’ll be talking with Kristy Zadrozny. 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 * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttba...
009: Building Your Village, with Kristy Zadrozny
January 28, 2015 21:07 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBGetting the help you need after the baby is born, is today's topic. You know the saying about how “it takes a village….” It’s because life with a newborn is much harder than you think! How much support will you need, and how can you go about getting it? To find out, I’ll be talking with Kristy Zadrozny.
008: Bed Rest, with Darline Turner
January 21, 2015 21:25 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBBed rest is the topic of today's episode. Being placed on bed rest can come as a great surprise, because while preparing for birth, very few moms even think about the possibility of it happening. When is bed rest recommended and how can you make the most of it? Today I’ll be talking with Darline Turner about this and more.
All About Bed Rest
January 21, 2015 21:25 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBBeing placed on bed rest can come as a great surprise, because while preparing for birth, very few moms even think about the possibility of it happening. When is bed rest recommended and how can you make the most of it? Today I’ll be talking with Darline Turner about this and more. 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/birth...
Nutrition During Pregnancy
January 07, 2015 20:09 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIf you’re pregnant, you’re probably very familiar with all the things you should avoid eating. But can the things you do eat help lower your risks of prematurity, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and other complications? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Amy V. Haas. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at [email protected]. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can als...
006: Nutrition During Pregnancy, with Amy Haas
January 07, 2015 20:09 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBToday's show is all about nutrition during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant, you’re probably very familiar with all the things you should avoid eating. But can the things you do eat help lower your risks of prematurity, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and other complications? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Amy V. Haas.
Let's Talk About Fertility and Age
December 31, 2014 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBFertility facts when planning to have children later in life, is today's subject. In the past 40 years, the number of women waiting to have babies until their mid-30’s or later has significantly increased. How does age affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, and what can she do about it? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Dr. Lisa Doran. 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 ...
005: Fertility and Age, with Lisa Doran
December 31, 2014 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBFertility facts when planning to have children later in life, is today's subject. In the past 40 years, the number of women waiting to have babies until their mid-30’s or later has significantly increased. How does age affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, and what can she do about it? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Dr. Lisa Doran.
004: Going Into Birth Intuitively, with Lesley Everest
December 24, 2014 23:12 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBToday we are going to be talking about what it means to go into birth intuitively. If you’ve never been pregnant before, you’ve probably wondered how will I know when labor starts? Only to have moms tell you “oh, you’ll know” - but what else will you know, and how can you use it to your advantage during labor? To learn more, today I'll be talking to the extremely perceptive Lesley Everest.
Going Into Birth Intuitively
December 24, 2014 23:12 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhat does it mean to go into birth intuitively? If you’ve never been given birth before, you’ve probably wondered, "How will I know when labor starts?" Only to have others tell you “Oh, you’ll know.” What else will you know, and how can you use it to your advantage during labor? To learn more, today I'll be talking to the extremely perceptive Lesley Everest. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at [email protected]. If you enjoy what you hear, downloa...
003: Laid-Back Breastfeeding, with Attie Sandink
December 17, 2014 20:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBToday's focus is on laid-back breastfeeding. Also know as baby-led latching, biological nurturing or self-attachment. But no matter what you call it, this incredibly natural approach can really help you and your baby get breastfeeding off to a great start. To tell us more, I'll be talking with the ever insightful Attie Sandink.