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Birthful

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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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Birth Principles, Better than a Birth Plan

April 17, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Today we are going to go beyond the birth plan to talk about birth principles. Although a well crafted birth plan can be a powerful tool, more often than not their formulaic, and outcome-focused nature can give a false illusion of control, and elicit eye rolls from jaded caregivers. The truth is, your efforts may be better spent on first crafting your own set of birth principles. Jessie Harrold explains why.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the...

206: [Postpartum Story] Coming to Terms with the Baby You Got, with Victoria Wilson

April 10, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

After giving birth twice before, Victoria thought she had life with a newborn pretty much figured out. But when her third daughter was born fussy crying and frustrated, the thought running through Victoria’s mind was that something was off with this baby. What followed were weeks searching for that elusive one thing that would make everything good for her child, and not necessarily wanting to hear that maybe this is just who she was… Check it out.   Get the most of this episode ...

[Postpartum] Coming to Terms with the Baby You Got

April 10, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

After giving birth twice before, Victoria thought she had life with a newborn pretty much figured out. But when her third daughter was born fussy crying and frustrated, the thought running through Victoria’s mind was that something was off with this baby. What followed were weeks searching for that elusive one thing that would make everything good for her child, and not necessarily wanting to hear that maybe this is just who she was…  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resourc...

205: Big Babies and Shoulder Dystocia, with Rachel Reed

April 03, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

If you had or have a baby who is suspected to be big, your provider may have talked about the risk of the shoulders getting stuck, and maybe suggested an earlier induction or even a cesarean. But how often do the shoulders get stuck? What are the risks? Does it happen more to big babies? Are there ways to prevent it, and what can you and your provider do if shoulder dystocia happens? The ever amazing Rachel Reed has answers.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the res...

Big Babies and Shoulder Dystocia

April 03, 2019 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

If you had or have a baby who is suspected to be big, your provider may have talked about the risk of the shoulders getting stuck, and maybe suggested an earlier induction or even a cesarean. But how often do the shoulders get stuck? What are the risks? Does it happen more to big babies? Are there ways to prevent it, and what can you and your provider do if shoulder dystocia happens? The ever amazing Rachel Reed has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and lin...

[Birth Stories] You Mean That Wasn’t My Water Breaking?

March 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Heather started preparing for birth and life with a newborn, even before she was pregnant. However, once labor started, she found that the hardest thing was to quiet her thinking brain. She was also immensely grateful for having switched care providers twice, until connecting with the right one for her.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-switch-birth-center-story If you enjoy what you hear, make sure ...

204: [Birth Story] You Mean That Wasn’t My Water Breaking?, with Heather Lauf

March 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Heather started preparing for birth and life with a newborn, even before she was pregnant. However, once labor started, she found that the hardest thing was to quiet her thinking brain. She was also immensely grateful for having switched care providers twice, until connecting with the right one for her.  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/podcast-switch-birth-center-story   Suppo...

203 - Choosing Your Care Provider, with Robin Elise Weiss (Renewed)

March 20, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Finding the care provider that’s right for you is the first step towards a great birth experience. So, how do you do that? What questions should you ask? And if you’re not happy with your current provider, is it too late to switch? Robin Elise Weiss 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/podcast-choosing-ob-midwife   Support our sponsors: Go to GreenChef.us/birthful for $50 o...

Choosing Your Care Provider

March 20, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Finding the care provider that’s right for you is the first step towards a great birth experience. So, how do you do that? What questions should you ask? And if you’re not happy with your current provider, is it too late to switch? Robin Elise Weiss 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/podcast-choosing-ob-midwife Click to join the Birthful Patreon Community, and get the extra content rela...

[Postpartum] Hard Postpartum After Back-Labor Induction

March 13, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

What can you do after a truly exhausting birth leaves you in a daze, you’ve got intersecting breastfeeding issues and postpartum anxiety, you feel you are bonding more with your breast pump than your baby, have to return to work, and you don’t know how to ask for help? Sarah Fowler shares her experience. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-postpartum-back-labor-induction Download Birthful's Postpartum Pl...

202: [Postpartum Story] Hard Postpartum After Back-Labor Induction, with Sarah Fowler

March 13, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

What can you do after a truly exhausting birth leaves you in a daze, you’ve got intersecting breastfeeding issues and postpartum anxiety, you feel you are bonding more with your breast pump than your baby, have to return to work, and you don’t know how to ask for help? Sarah Fowler shares her experience. 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/podcast-postpartum-back-labor-induction Support...

The World According to Your Newborn

March 06, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

With a very underdeveloped brain that is making over a million connections per second, newborns occupy a unique reality. What do you as a parent need to know in order to tap into their built-in instruction manual? Greer Kirshenbaum has answers.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-newborn-brain Click to grab my free postpartum plan Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/...

201: The World According to Your Newborn, with Greer Kirshenbaum

March 06, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

With a very underdeveloped brain that is making over a million connection per second, newborns occupy a unique reality. What do you as a parent need to know in order to tap into their built in instruction manual? Greer Kirshenbaum 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/podcast-newborn-brain Support our sponsors: Go to BirthSongBotanicals.com, and use the code BIRTHFUL for 10%...

200: [Birth Story] Nuchal Hand at Birth-Center Birth, with Sarah Winward

February 27, 2019 17:15 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Sarah Winward’s story starts with some lovely swing dancing in the living room, and stomping through deep snow with her dog, then gets really intense, having Sarah ask herself over and over “Where is the break?! There’s supposed to be a break. Where is the break?!” 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/podcast-birth-center-nuchal-hand-story   Support our sponsors: Go to BirthSongBotan...

[Birth Stories] Nuchal Hand at Birth-Center Birth

February 27, 2019 17:15 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Sarah Winward’s story starts with some lovely swing dancing in the living room, and stomping through deep snow with her dog, then gets really intense, having Sarah ask herself over and over “Where is the break?! There’s supposed to be a break. Where is the break?!” Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-birth-center-nuchal-hand-story Click to join the Birthful Patreon Community, and get the extra content re...

The Identity Shift of Becoming a Mom

February 20, 2019 17:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Have you considered what motherhood means to you, and how you are going to integrate that, with your current identity? How do you feel about the words sacrifice and devotion? Sophie McEntee is here to tell us why becoming a mom can be such a messy process, and what you can do to prepare.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-identity-shift Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our ...

199: The Identity Shift of Becoming a Mom, with Sophie McEntee (Renewed)

February 20, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Have you considered what motherhood means to you, and how you are going to integrate that, with your current identity? How do you feel about the words sacrifice and devotion? Sophie McEntee is here to tell us why becoming a mom can be such a messy process, and what you can do to prepare. 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/podcast-identity-shift Support our sponsors: Go to birthful.com...

198: [Birth Story] Thinking-Brain Birth, with Julia Cooper

February 13, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Julia Cooper’s birth story is a testament to how hard it can be to shut off your thinking brain while in labor, and how in spite of that, you can still support your physiology to make things flow. It just may require a lot more regrouping and take more time. 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/podcast-thinking-brain-birth-story Support our sponsors: Go to ModernFertility.com/birt...

[Birth Stories] Thinking-Brain Birth

February 13, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Julia Cooper’s birth story is a testament to how hard it can be to shut off your thinking brain while in labor, and how in spite of that, you can still support your physiology to make things flow. It just may require a lot more regrouping and take more time.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at: birthful.com/podcast-thinking-brain-birth-story Click to grab my free postpartum plan And if you want to connect with Adriana, rea...

Postpartum Fertility: What You Need to Know

February 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

What are some signs that your fertility is returning after giving birth? How does breastfeeding suspend your cycle, and for how long? What should you consider when thinking about the spacing between pregnancies? Lisa Hendrickson-Jack has answers to this and so much more.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-postpartum-fertility Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly news...

197: Postpartum Fertility: What you need to know, with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

February 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

What are some signs that your fertility is returning after giving birth? How does breastfeeding suspend your cycle, and for how long? What should you consider when thinking about the spacing between pregnancies? Lisa Hendrickson-Jack has answers to this and so much 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/podcast-postpartum-fertility Support our sponsors: Go to BranchBasics.com and us...

[Birth Stories] Flowing Birth with Essential Oils

January 30, 2019 17:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Today’s birth story is with Chelsy Arnett, who describes her birth as wonderful, flowing, full of essential oils and love. As she looks back on her physiological experience, Chelsy shares what worked, what she’d do differently, as well as what helped her get through the violent identity shift and breastfeeding challenges that came with postpartum. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at: birthful.com/podcast-phyisiologic-birth-es...

196: [Birth Story] Flowing Birth with Essential Oils, with Chelsy Arnett

January 30, 2019 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Today’s birth story is with Chelsy Arnett, who describes her birth as wonderful, flowing, full of essential oils and love. As she looks back on her physiological experience, Chelsy shares what worked, what she’d do differently, as well as what helped her get through the violent identity shift and breastfeeding challenges that came with postpartum. 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/podc...

Rethinking the Pushing Stage, with Whapio

January 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

It’s extremely common for pushing stages to be managed, with laboring people reclining on their backs and being told to grab behind their knees and pull them open towards their ears, while tucking their chins, and holding their breath for a count of 10. Is this really the best way? Does it support physiology? And what effect does it have on the baby, and on the perineum that’s receiving the brunt of that exertion? The fabulous Whapio is here to tell us more.  Get the most out of this episod...

195: Rethinking the Pushing Stage, with Whapio (Renewed)

January 23, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

It’s extremely common for pushing stages to be managed, with laboring people reclining on their backs and being told to grab behind their knees and pull them open towards their ears, while tucking their chins, and holding their breath for a count of 10. Is this really the best way? Does it support physiology? And what effect does it have on the baby, and on the perineum that’s receiving the brunt of that exertion? The fabulous Whapio is here to tell us more. Check it out.   Get ...

[Postpartum] Fast Birth, Hard Postpartum

January 16, 2019 17:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Ivy Tumlinson shares the challenges of her postpartum experience after a fast and furious, unmedicated, low-intervention hospital birth, which included breastfeeding issues that lead to exclusively pumping and difficulties in healing her pelvic floor. Check out what helped her find her way, and what she would do differently next time. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at  birthful.com/podcast-fast-birth-hard-postpartum Click ...

194: [Postpartum Story] Fast Birth, Hard Postpartum, with Ivy Tumlinson

January 16, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Ivy Tumlinson shares the challenges of her postpartum experience after a fast and furious, unmedicated, low-intervention hospital birth, which included breastfeeding issues that lead to exclusively pumping and difficulties in healing her pelvic floor. Check out what helped her find her way, and what she would do differently next time.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at  birthful.com/podcast-fast-birth-hard-pos...

193: Getting a Good Latch, with Robin Kaplan

January 09, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

I talk with Robin Kaplan about the importance of a good breastfeeding latch, along with what you can do if your baby has a shallow latch, a leaky latch, is developing sucking blisters, or takes way too long to feed, as well as how to save your nipples, and what to do when your older baby suddenly develops an uncomfortable latch. 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/podcast-breastfeedin...

Getting a Good Latch

January 09, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

I talk with Robin Kaplan about the importance of a good breastfeeding latch, along with what you can do if your baby has a shallow latch, a leaky latch, is developing sucking blisters, or takes way too long to feed, as well as how to save your nipples, and what to do when your older baby suddenly develops an uncomfortable latch. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at  birthful.com/podcast-breastfeeding-latch Download Birthful's...

192: [Birth Story] A non-linear birth from Israel, with Jacky Braun Zuker

January 02, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

Jacky Braun Zuker lives in Israel, and her birth story is a testament of how birth is not linear, how you can find your voice during labor, how care providers truly need to listen to the birthing person, and the importance of informing your intuition. Stay tuned. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-Israel-birth-story   Support our sponsors: Go to expectful.com/birthful to get a free, full m...

[Birth Stories] A Non-linear Birth from Israel

January 02, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Jacky Braun Zuker lives in Israel, and her birth story is a testament of how birth is not linear, how you can find your voice during labor, how care providers truly need to listen to the birthing person, and the importance of informing your intuition.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-Israel-birth-story Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss eve...

12 Days of Birth

December 19, 2018 17:49 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

This is a bonus episode! Instead of the usual interview or story, today you are going to get a minisode with my compiled list of things that I believe can set any person up for a better birth, no matter how the baby decides to enter the world. And because, it’s the spirit of the season and what not, I’m calling it The 12 Days of Birth. Whatever your beliefs, I hope you have a wonderful and mindful end of the year. Enjoy! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links l...

191: 12 Days of Birth, with Adriana Lozada

December 19, 2018 17:49 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

This is a bonus episode! Instead of the usual interview or story, today you are going to get a minisode with my compiled list of things that I believe can set any person up for a better birth, no matter how the baby decides to enter the world. And because, it’s the spirit of the season and what not, I’m calling it The 12 Days of Birth. Whatever your beliefs, I hope you have a wonderful and mindful end of the year. Enjoy!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resourc...

190: Pleasure in Birth, with Debra Pascali-Bonaro

December 12, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Today we’ll be talking about pleasure in birth, but what does that even mean, and why is it helpful to the whole birthing process? Debra Pascali-Bonaro 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/podcast-birth-pleasure   Support our sponsors: Go to auraframes.com and use the code Birthful for $50 off your first order until December 31st. Go to expectful.com/birthful to ...

Pleasure in Birth

December 12, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Today we’ll be talking about pleasure in birth, but what does that even mean, and why is it helpful to the whole birthing process? Debra Pascali-Bonaro has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-birth-pleasure Click to grab my free postpartum plan And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika Title music: “Vibe Ace”...

[Postpartum] A Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum

December 05, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Chelsea Wiley had a fast and furious first birth, followed by a postpartum period that left her feeling overwhelmed, isolated and unprepared for being a parent. After realizing she was the one that needed mothering, she prepared differently during her second pregnancy by using traditional ayurvedic tools that helped her slow down, improved her postpartum experience and recovery, and changed the course of her life.  Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources and links lis...

189: [Postpartum Story] A Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum, with Chelsea Wiley

December 05, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Chelsea Wiley had a fast and furious first birth, followed by a postpartum period that left her feeling overwhelmed, isolated and unprepared for being a parent. After realizing she was the one that needed mothering, she prepared differently during her second pregnancy by using traditional ayurvedic tools that helped her slow down, improved her postpartum experience and recovery, and changed the course of her life. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the ...

All About Inductions

November 28, 2018 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode of the Birthful podcast, I talk with Professor Gene Declercq about the complex realm of inductions. Are there good and not so good reasons for inductions? What are the risks? Do inductions lead to other interventions? Let’s see what the numbers say. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-induction/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! Download Birthful's Postpartum Pla...

188: Inductions, with Gene Declercq (Renewed)

November 28, 2018 17:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

In this episode of the Birthful podcast, I talk with professor Gene Declercq about the complex realm of inductions. Are there good and not so good reasons for inductions? What are the risks? Do inductions lead to other interventions? Let’s see what the numbers say. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-induction/   Support our sponsors: Go to vistaprint.com and use the code BirthfulHolida...

[Birth Stories] Unassisted Home Birth After VBAC

November 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Today’s birth story, is with Nichole Joy, whose experiences have taken her from a Cesarean birth, to a VBAC, to an unexpected and unassisted home birth. She has gone from being afraid of giving birth and letting others guide her decision making, to trusting the process and being able to tell an EMT to “get your hand off of my vagina” as her baby’s body was about to emerge.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/...

187: [Birth Story] Unassisted Homebirth After VBAC, with Nichole Joy

November 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Today’s birth story, is with Nichole Joy, whose experiences have taken her from a Cesarean birth, to a VBAC, to an unexpected and unassisted homebirth. She has gone from being afraid of giving birth and letting others guide her decision making, to trusting the process and being able to tell an EMT to “get your hand off of my vagina” as her baby’s body was about to emerge. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-not...

How Over-Sexualizing Breasts Affects Breastfeeding

November 14, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Today’s show is about the impact of the over-sexualization of breasts on breastfeeding. If you breastfeed, you’ll find that your breasts undergo a radical identity shift from culturally sexual to biologically nurturing. So what does that have to do with how you feel while doing it, your ability to nurse in public, your decision on how long to breastfeed, having to deal with strangers opinions, and feeling many unwanted feelings like indignation and shame? Also, why do men have nipples? The B...

186: How Over-Sexualizing Breasts Affects Breastfeeding, with Abby Theuring

November 14, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Today’s show is about the impact of the over-sexualization of breasts on breastfeeding. If you breastfeed, you’ll find that your breasts undergo a radical identity shift from culturally sexual to biologically nurturing. So what does that have to do with how you feel while doing it, your ability to nurse in public, your decision on how long to breastfeed, having to deal with strangers opinions, and feeling many unwanted feelings like indignation and shame? Also, why do men have nippl...

185: [Breastfeeding Story] Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction, with Claire Labrosa

November 07, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Today’s breastfeeding stories start when Claire Labrosa had breast reductions at age 17. Clare shares how she was able to breastfeed - and even tandem feed- her three kids, but not without her share of obstacles. Many of them having nothing to do with her reduction, but rather lack of support, conflicting information from careproviders, and dealing with lip ties, tongue ties, and sensitive babies. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and lin...

[Breastfeeding] Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction

November 07, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Today’s breastfeeding stories start when Claire Labrosa had breast reductions at age 17. Clare shares how she was able to breastfeed - and even tandem feed- her three kids, but not without her share of obstacles. Many of them having nothing to do with her reduction, but rather lack of support, conflicting information from careproviders, and dealing with lip ties, tongue ties, and sensitive babies.  Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-note...

[Breastfeeding] Your Newborn

October 31, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Planning to breastfeed your newborn? In this episode of the Birthful Podcast I talk with none other than Dr. Jack Newman on what to expect, what to avoid, and when to ask for help, in order to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-breastfeeding-newborn Click to grab my free postpartum plan And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthf...

Breast/bodyfeeding Your Newborn

October 31, 2018 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Planning to breastfeed your newborn? In this episode of the Birthful Podcast I talk with none other than Dr. Jack Newman on what to expect, what to avoid, and when to ask for help, in order to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-breastfeeding-newborn Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music...

184: Breastfeeding your Newborn, with Dr. Jack Newman (Renewed)

October 31, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

Planning to breastfeed your newborn? In this episode of the Birthful Podcast I talk with none other than Dr. Jack Newman on what to expect, what to avoid, and when to ask for help, in order to get breastfeeding off to a good start.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-breastfeeding-newborn   Support our sponsors: For 30% off your Uqora order text BIRTHFUL to 484848 Go to mymyro.co...

[Birth Stories] Navigating a Vaginal Birth with HBP and Preeclampsia

October 10, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

Today’s birth story, is with Tara Langsdorf, who is a self-described Type A. While pregnant, she finished her second master’s degree and took a promotion managing a team of 25. She tends to have a plan for everything. So what did she do when her birth didn’t quite go according to plan, and she found herself in labor with developing preeclampsia? Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-preeclampsia-vaginal-...

181: [Birth Story] Navigating a Vaginal Birth with HBP and Preeclampsia, with Tara Langsdorf

October 10, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Today’s birth story, is with Tara Langsdorf, who is a self-described Type A. While pregnant, she finished her second master’s degree and took a promotion managing a team of 25. She tends to have a plan for everything. So what did she do when her birth didn’t quite go according to plan, and she found herself in labor with developing preeclampsia? 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/...

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