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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Why the Golden Hour Matters for You
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBAdriana describes important elements of the "golden hour"—those crucial and magical first moments right after your baby is born—especially for you, the birthing person. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere y...
How Nipple Shapes Can Impact Breastfeeding
February 23, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBAdriana describes the wide range of nipple shapes and sizes, and how to work with what you’ve got to successfully breastfeed. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our Sponsors: * Che...
How Do You Know if Your Care Provider Is Treating You Fairly?
February 16, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe truth is, you probably won’t know! But Kimberly Seals Allers is working hard to change that. Kimberly talks with Adriana about how she’s leveraging consumer power to shift the patient-provider dynamics, hold hospitals publicly accountable, and bring transparency to our perinatal experiences while centering Black and Brown families. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources ...
How to Bring More Joy into Your Parenting Experience
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAdriana shares how important joy can be to your experience as a parent, and gives practical strategies for how to prioritize joy in a time where raising kids seems harder than ever. Resources include: a free Yale University course on the science of well-being, and a free UC Berkeley course on the science of happiness. 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! You can con...
[Birth Stories] How Letting Go of Expectations Was Key To Her Bonding With Her Baby
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBNana Eyeson-Akiwowo, co-founder of the socially impactful Fourth Phase aftercare boxes, shares how her expectations of when and how she should bond with her baby tarnished her otherwise wonderfully supported and respected birth experience. She tells Adriana how this hyperfocus on bonding impacted her postpartum, and how her mom helped her shift things with lots of wisdom and laughter. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every wee...
How to Time Your Pain Relief Options
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBAdriana goes through six different medical options for relieving pain during labor, focusing on the best time to use each one to help you plan your pain management strategy. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere...
Can You Let Your Baby Sleep Whenever They Want?
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBInfant care researcher and clinical director Dr. Pamela Douglas explains an emerging evidence-based paradigm in infant sleep that does away with sleep training. She shares with Adriana the importance of providing babies with rich sensory nourishment, and talks about what long naps have to do with excessive night waking. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further info...
Why We are Carrier Mammals
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAdriana explains why the type of mammal humans are impacts how much and what kind of care your baby needs from you. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns...
Best of Birthful: Understanding Your Birth Hormones
December 29, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Family physician Dr. Sarah Buckley shares everything we know about the hormones that unleash your labor, get you through it, and help you establish breastfeeding and bonding with your baby, as well as how to support those hormones ...
Best of Birthful: What is the Purpose of Childbirth Pain?
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Educator, doula, birth activist, and author Rhea Dempsey invites you to rethink birth pain as a valuable part of your labor experience. She and Adriana explore how you can overcome any fears of pain, and feel prepared to face it in...
How to Tell the Difference Between Types of Contractions
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBAdriana explains how different contractions feel in your body, and when you’ll know that you’re really going into labor. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our Sponsors: * Check out A...
Supporting Healthy Families in the U.S.: Has Anything Changed?
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBAdriana has a candid conversation with Professor Monica McLemore about the lack of policies and practices that support new parents in the U.S. They discuss how paid family leave and the Black Maternal Health Caucus’ “Momnibus” legislative package fit into the need to reform, retrofit, and reimagine the perinatal health care system so it can truly support the courageous families that are bringing children into this world. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You...
What You Need to Know about Birth Positions
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBAdriana goes through positions for your body before, during, and after birth, and what makes each of them work for different stages of the birthing process. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to po...
Best of Birthful: Restoring Your Vitality After Birth
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Somatic practitioner and author Kimberly Johnson shares the lessons she learned while writing about “the fourth trimester” and what it takes to fully recover—physically and mentally—after giving birth, including paying attention to...
Why You Want to Do Lots of Skin-to-Skin With Your Baby
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBAdriana explains all the remarkable benefits of doing skin-to-skin with your baby—immediately after they’re born and through the first months of life—and how such a simple practice can bring your whole family closer together. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on...
[Birth Stories] How a Surprise Pregnancy After Infertility Led Her to A Successful VBAC
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAfter an initial cesarean birth due to preeclampsia, IVF warrior Desirae Whittle knew it was paramount to gather a birth team that would truly encourage a vaginal birth. She shares with Adriana Lozada the many joyful moments during the long vaginal labor of her second child, and how her team enabled her informed decision-making at every step of the experience. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, bo...
Real Talk About Vaginal Tears and Episiotomies
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBAdriana Lozada explains why and how tearing can occur during birth, and why episiotomies are increasingly rare. Plus, what you can do to avoid tearing. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcast...
Letting Go of "Mom Guilt"
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMotherhood transition coach Stepha LaFond explains how parents can be weighed down by society’s expectations, and shares many ways for parents and parents-to-be to dismantle that “mom guilt.” Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on helping fathe...
[Birth Stories] How Her Preparation and Intuition Got Her Through the Homebirth of Her Twins
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBYoga instructor Chelsea Morriss Croy shares how her belief in the strength of her own body allowed her to give birth to unexpected twins—at nearly 41 weeks! She tells Adriana Lozada how even through this unforeseen surprise, she leaned on her birth team and trusted the process. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on thei...
[Birth Stories] What a Hospital Community Birth Can Look Like
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLaurel Gourrier, co-host of the podcast “Birth Stories in Color,” reflects on how her birth experience–even though it was long and hard–often felt like a big party. She tells Adriana Lozada that her family’s support, and her constant communicating her wishes, created a safe and joyful space for her to give birth. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your ...
Understanding Parental Leave and Figuring Out How Much Time You Can Take
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBPerinatal health consultant Arianna Taboada goes through the ins and outs of paid and unpaid family leave in the United States. She shares with Adriana Lozada how to be realistic about your options for the best possible return to work for you and your family. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. T...
Best of Birthful: How Your Body Changes with Birth
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Massage and craniosacral therapist Molly Deutschbein discusses the structural changes the body goes through before and after giving birth. Explore how the pelvis can affect the uterus and how to keep the body in alignment du...
Best of Birthful: Why Using Their Mouths Correctly Is Vital for Babies
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Michelle Emanuel, neonatal/pediatric occupational therapist and founder of the TummyTime!™ Method, demystifies why using their tongues and mouths properly is so important in newborn babies. She links it to overall health and...
Best of Birthful: Tips to Advocate for Yourself During Birth
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows. Cristen Pascucci, founder of Birth Monopoly, raises awareness about what she coined as “obstetric violence” and advocates for human rights and informed consent in perinatal care. She talks about how to protect your rights as...
[Birth Stories] How This "Freckled Foodie" Prioritized Mental Health During Her Pregnancy
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBFor wellness content creator Cameron Rogers, being in a pregnant body felt more challenging than she had imagined. She tells Adriana Lozada about the coping strategies that got her through the physical and emotional toll of the experience. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this ep...
How Your Birth Plan Impacts Your Birth Experience
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBCertified nurse midwife Dr. Stephanie Mitchell shares tools from her step-by-step guide to building a birth plan, and discusses why getting your plan together—and onboarding everyone on your birth team—can help ensure you are respected and heard during your birth experience. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their b...
Announcement: Birthful+ starts this week!
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 34 seconds - 547 KBBirthful listeners: We’ve got some exciting changes on the feed this week. You will now find our “short episodes” on Birthful+, a premium, exclusive, and ad-free way to support the show, on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Follow Birthful+ on Apple Podcasts to get new episodes as they become available. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
[Birth Stories] How This Doula Exercised Informed Consent Throughout a Long Birth
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBDespite the many course-corrections during the birth of her third child, Amy Silva did not lose sight of her right to choose during each step of her birthing process. She tells Adriana how her decision to refuse a pointless COVID swab during labor changed protocol in her local hospital system. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and suppor...
How to Stand Up for Your Birth Rights
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOne in six women experience mistreatment during childbirth. Birth-justice attorney Indra Lusero talks to Adriana Lozada about how to defend your and other pregnant people’s birth rights. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, listen to this short episode on advocating for...
How to Supplement Breastfeeding Your Baby
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAdriana Lozada offers practical advice on how to make a mindful feeding plan that protects your milk supply and supports your long-term breastfeeding plans. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode about milk supply, or this interview about understanding your baby’s sugar levels. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Instagram...
[Birth Stories] Her Rapid Birth Was Unpredictable, so She Went Along for the Ride
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBDana Saccomano did not expect her second birth to be what’s medically called “precipitous.” Even though it was so fast, she later realized how much all her practice and preparation paid off. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview about knowing whe...
Straight Talk about the Effects of Electronic Fetal Monitoring on You and Your Baby
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBContinuous electronic fetal monitoring, or EFM, can have a negative impact on your birth experience. Adriana Lozada explains how. And what you can ask care providers for to alleviate the complications it can cause. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on building a collaborative relationship with your care provider, or this short episode on what not to worry about during birth. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss ev...
Why Employers Need to Value Your Parenting Skills
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCaregiving gives parents unmatched skills, and TendLab CEO Amy Henderson tells Adriana Lozada why it’s crucial to support them in bringing all that valuable knowledge and experience to the workplace. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on how to ...
How to Have a Great Hospital Birth
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAdriana Lozada goes through best practices to ensure you have a positive birth experience at a hospital. And why it’s important to be prepared. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode about your options on where to give birth, and this interview on shared decision-making with your care provider. 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! You can connect with Birt...
[Birth Stories] Why a Birth Team Was Key in Overcoming Her Fears
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBKristina Colangelo visualized a flowing birth, but the reality caught her by surprise. Fortunately, her dad, mom, doula, and midwife supported her through a long labor due to a posterior baby, prolonged hyperemesis gravidarum, and the fear of tearing. She tells Adriana Lozada how her team made meeting her baby the most interconnected experience. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other ...
How to Know if Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBAdriana Lozada goes through simple ways to measure how much you’re producing, and shares useful facts that lead to successful breastfeeding. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode all about what to expect when breastfeeding, and this story about how to overcome breastfeeding problems. 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! You can connect with Birthful on In...
How to Know if Your Baby Is Getting Enough Milk
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBAdriana Lozada goes through simple ways to measure how much you’re producing while nursing, and shares useful facts that lead to successful breastfeeding. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode all about what to expect when breastfeeding, and this story about how to overcome breastfeeding problems. 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! You can connect with ...
What Actually Happens After Giving Birth, Physically and Emotionally
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOb-gyn Dr. Meedlen Charles walks us through the common changes you can expect –physically and mentally– during the postpartum period. She and Adriana Lozada break down which symptoms are red flags to discuss with your care provider. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, ...
Introducing: Zombiemum
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBWhen illustrator and writer Laura Dockrill became a mom, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. After a traumatic delivery and diagnosis of postpartum psychosis, Laura realized there were plenty of aspects of motherhood that aren’t talked about enough. Zombiemum offers a deep dive opportunity to answer questions about the experience of parenthood in a safe and holistic way. Each week, Laura will be joined by fellow parents who also didn’t have the picture per...
Why Your Due Date Is Also an Intervention
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBYour baby will arrive at the right time, regardless of your due date. Adriana Lozada explains how due dates are influenced by factors out of your control, and why you shouldn’t worry too much about them. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview with more information about due dates. 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! You can connect with Birthful on Inst...
[Birth Stories] Why This Surrogate Lobbied for an Unmedicated Birth
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWhen she became a gestational surrogate, Danellia Arechiga felt strongly about having an unmedicated birth at a birth center. Even as her labor plan derailed into an induction, she pushed for few interventions. She tells Adriana Lozada why doing so was important for her, the baby, and the intended parents. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuiti...
[Birth Story]: Why This Surrogate Lobbied for an Unmedicated Birth
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWhen she became a gestational surrogate, Danellia Arechiga felt strongly about having an unmedicated birth at a birth center. Even as her labor plan derailed into an induction, she pushed for few interventions. She tells Adriana Lozada why doing so was important for her, the baby, and the intended parents. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuiti...
How You Can Balance the Mental Load
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBParents, particularly mothers, and especially during the pandemic, are under extreme psychological pressure. Adriana Lozada gives you a host of helpful tips to protect your mental health and ensure a more fair work balance among parenting partners. If you liked this episode, listen to this episode about navigating identity shifts, and this episode about entering fatherhood. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss even more tips, insig...
How to Avoid a ‘Cascade of Interventions’
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOBGYN Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins breaks down the leading causes of what’s usually called a cascade of labor interventions—like an induction leading to a cesarean. She and Adriana Lozada offer insight into the risks and benefits of interventions, and help inform your decision-making during birth. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and sup...
Know Your Options for Where to Give Birth
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBAdriana Lozada goes through the pros and cons of three places you can give birth: a hospital, a birth center, and at home. And what you should consider when making an informed decision. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview about how to choose a hospital or this short episode about what questions to ask your care provider. 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 gue...
[Birth Stories] 5-Day Induction Makes for a Very Confusing and Grueling Birth
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMyra Flynn set out to have as few interventions as possible during the birth of her daughter. She tells Adriana Lozada what it was like to stand up for herself--and adapt to the circumstances--during her five days in labor. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, listen to...
[Birth Story]: 5-Day Induction Makes for a Very Confusing and Grueling Birth
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBMyra Flynn set out to have as few interventions as possible during the birth of her daughter. She tells Adriana Lozada what it was like to stand up for herself--and adapt to the circumstances--during her five days in labor. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys. If you liked this episode, listen to...
When Morning Sickness Becomes Debilitating
February 10, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBAdriana Lozada lays out how hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is not just a bad case of morning sickness, but a severe and debilitating condition. She also offers practical advice on how to deal with both. If you liked this episode, listen to Eating to Grow a Healthy Baby Brain and Self-Hypnosis for Pain Management. You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you list...
How Your Nervous System Impacts Your Pregnancy and Birth
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBHigh-risk pregnancy and somatic trauma specialist Parijat Deshpande talks with Adriana Lozada about the importance of connecting with your body to release trauma, increase resiliency, improve pregnancy and birth outcomes, and get out of survival mode so you can truly start thriving. Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on...
Nine Things to NOT Worry about During Birth
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBAdriana Lozada dispels nine common worries of expectant parents, and explains why you can just let them go. If you liked this episode, listen to this interview about the pushing stage, and this episode about protecting your perineum. You can connect with us on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at [email protected]. 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 ...