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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152: Bringing Equity to Birth, with Denise Bolds
May 09, 2018 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBDespite increasingly high health care spending, the U.S. has one of the worst rates of deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth in the developed world. The damage goes beyond statistical data points, with rates of birth trauma also rising. And if you are a person of color, the situation is much worse. What is going on, and what can you do to help bring more equity into yours and all births? Denise Bolds tells us more about this important topic. Check it out! Get the most of ...
[Birth Stories] Roaring Baby Out Instead of Pushing
May 04, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB“It’s gonna get more intense now” were the words of Celia’s midwife after her water broke. Even then, Celia felt strong and powerful while being in so much pain. She felt grateful to be so connected to her body. She knew the only way through it, was through it. So she roared... In today’s Friday Birthful Story, I’ll be talking with Celia Mei Donaldson about her home birth. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/p...
151: [Story] Roaring Baby Out Instead of Pushing, with Celia Mei Donaldson
May 04, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB“It’s gonna get more intense now” were the words of Celia’s midwife after her water broke. Even then, Celia felt strong and powerful while being in so much pain. She felt grateful to be so connected to her body. She knew the only way through it, was through it. So she roared... In today’s Friday Birthful Story I’ll be talking with Celia Mei Donaldson about her homebirth. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” p...
150: Healing your birth story, with Pam England (renewed)
May 02, 2018 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBBirth does its own thing, and often it’s harder than expected, even for women whose experience matched their birth plan. How can you heal? Is there a way to prevent birth trauma? Pam England from Birthing From Within tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: http://www.birthful.com/podcast-healing-birth-story-trauma/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! Support our sponsors: ...
Healing Your Birth Story
May 02, 2018 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBBirth does its own thing, and often it’s harder than expected, even for women whose experience matched their birth plan. How can you heal? Is there a way to prevent birth trauma? Pam England from Birthing From Within tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: http://www.birthful.com/podcast-healing-birth-story-trauma/ And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthf...
149: [Story] Wonderful Waterbirth with Strong Fetal Ejection Reflex, with Michelle Onaka
April 27, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn today’s Friday Birthful Story I’ll be talking with Michelle Onaka about the many twist and turns of her path towards becoming a mom, starting with a her fertility journey, completely gutting their house during her pregnancy, and a fabulous waterbirth. Having overcome all those obstacles, she’d figured life with a newborn would be par for the course. However, that was not quite so. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on t...
[Birth Stories] An Empowered Cesarean After a Traumatic Cesarean
April 20, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBMelissa Divaris Thompson tells me about her two very different cesarean birth experiences. Melissa describes her first experience as traumatic. By contrast, she felt really empowered during her second birth. So what makes them so very different? Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-empowered-cesarean-birth-story If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! And if you want to connect with Adria...
147: [Birth Story] An Empowered Cesarean after a Traumatic Cesarean, with Melissa Divaris Thompson
April 20, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBI’m Adriana Lozada, and we’re jump starting our Friday Birthful Stories talking with Melissa Divaris Thompson about her two very different cesarean birth experiences. Melissa describes her first experience as traumatic. By contrast, she felt really empowered during her second birth. So what makes them so very different? Stay tuned to find out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-empowered-ce...
146: The Baby's Birth Experience, with Karen Strange (renewed)
April 18, 2018 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode of the Birthful Podcast, we are going to be talking about birth, but from the baby’s perspective. Have you ever wondered what a baby goes through when being born? It turns out that there’s a specific sequence of events that occurs as newborns transition into the outside world. What are those events and why do they matter? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Karen Strange. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed ...
The Baby's Birth Experience
April 18, 2018 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of the Birthful Podcast, we are going to be talking about birth, but from the baby’s perspective. Have you ever wondered what a baby goes through when being born? It turns out that there’s a specific sequence of events that occurs as newborns transition into the outside world. What are those events and why do they matter? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Karen Strange. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at...
145: 10 Myths of Motherhood, with Tracy Cutchlow
April 11, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBCulturally, we may have this idealized dream of life with baby, where everything falls into place seamlessly, and that all you need to take care of your little one is love and the things on your registry. Oh, if it were so. Tracy Cutchlow helps examine those myths and 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-motherhood-myths Support our sponsors: Go to MaternityInso...
10 Myths of Motherhood
April 11, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBCulturally, we may have this idealized dream of life with baby, where everything falls into place seamlessly, and that all you need to take care of your little one is love and the things on your registry. Oh, if it were so. Tracy Cutchlow helps examine those myths and more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-motherhood-myths If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It re...
144: Birth Models and How They Affect Your Birth, with Robbie Davis-Floyd (renewed)
April 04, 2018 16:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBToday’s show is about birth models, and how they affect birth practices. Medical Anthropologist Robbie Davis-Floyd explains why we’ve gotten so obsessed with machines and numbers, how things are changing back to models that work in various parts of the world, and what you can take from those models to improve your experience. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthmodels Support our sp...
Birth Models and How They Affect Your Birth
April 04, 2018 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBToday’s show is about birth models, and how they affect birth practices. Medical Anthropologist Robbie Davis-Floyd explains why we’ve gotten so obsessed with machines and numbers, how things are changing back to models that work in various parts of the world, and what you can take from those models to improve your experience. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthmodels If you enjoy what you hear, m...
142: 10 Unforgettable Doula Moments, with Adriana Lozada (renewed)
March 21, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMarch 22nd through March 28th is world doula week, and so I wanted to do a bit of celebrating by bringing you some fabulous birth moments but from my doula perspective. And of course, I’ll be digging deeper by telling you WHY I think these moments are special. 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/podcastdoulamoments/ Support our sponsors: Go to bumpboxes.com and use the code BIRT...
Adriana's 10 Unforgettable Doula Moments
March 21, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBMarch 22nd through March 28th is World Doula Week, and so I wanted to do a bit of celebrating by bringing you some fabulous birth moments but from my doula perspective. And of course, I’ll be digging deeper by telling you WHY I think these moments are special. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastdoulamoments/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And i...
Can Elective Inductions Reduce the Cesarean Rate?
March 14, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBToday we are taking a close look at a recently released research, the ARRIVE trial abstract that suggests elective inductions at 39 weeks could reduce the cesarean rate. What does this mean for pregnant people and maternity care? Does mother nature really have it all wrong? Is there a better way of reducing the cesarean rate? Sharon Muza helps make sense of all these questions and more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at:...
141: Elective Inductions to Reduce the Cesarean Rate?, with Sharon Muza
March 14, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBToday we are taking a close look at a recently released research, the ARRIVE trial abstract that suggests elective inductions at 39 weeks could reduce the cesarean rate. What does this mean for pregnant people and maternity care? Does mother nature really have it all wrong? Is there a better way of reducing the cesarean rate? Sharon Muza helps make sense of all these questions and more. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed o...
140: Newborn Sleep, with Rebecca Michi (renewed)
March 07, 2018 17:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode of the Birthful podcast, I talk with sleep consultant Rebecca Michi about newborn sleep. How do newborns sleep, and when do they start sleeping through the night? What’s the best way to set down a healthy sleep foundation? Are there things you should avoid doing? How can you get more sleep? Listen to the answers to all these questions and more. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at:...
All About Newborn Sleep
March 07, 2018 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, I talk with sleep consultant Rebecca Michi about newborn sleep. How do newborns sleep, and when do they start sleeping through the night? What’s the best way to set down a healthy sleep foundation? Are there things you should avoid doing? How can you get more sleep? Listen to the answers to all these questions and more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastnewbornsleep If you enjoy wha...
139: Restoring Your Vitality After Birth, with Kimberly Johnson
February 28, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBWhat does restoring your vitality after birth even mean? Is restoring the same as getting your body back? What are the 5 universal needs towards restoration? How can you prepare for the profound experience of codependence that’s coming your way, within a culture that’s obsessed with self-sufficiency? Kimberly Johnson shares the simple answer. 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/podcastp...
Restoring Your Vitality After Giving Birth
February 28, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBWhat does restoring your vitality after birth even mean? Is restoring the same as getting your body back? What are the 5 universal needs towards restoration? How can you prepare for the profound experience of codependence that’s coming your way, within a culture that’s obsessed with self-sufficiency? Kimberly Johnson shares the simple answer. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastpostpartumvitality If y...
138: Eating to Grow a Healthy Baby Brain, with Theresa Nesbitt (Renewed)
February 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBAs humans, we’ve got enormous energy-hungry brains, made up of rare building blocks. How does your pregnant body and the placenta build your baby’s brain from scratch, and what should you eat before, during and after pregnancy to help it be the healthiest? Dr. Theresa Nesbitt has the 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/podcastgrowahealthybrain Support our sponsors: Go to OR...
Eating to Grow a Healthy Baby Brain
February 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAs humans, we’ve got enormous energy-hungry brains, made up of rare building blocks. How does your pregnant body and the placenta build your baby’s brain from scratch, and what should you eat before, during and after pregnancy to help it be the healthiest? Dr. Theresa Nesbitt has the answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastgrowahealthybrain If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rati...
137: The Fertility Rollercoaster, with Heidi Brockmyre
February 14, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWhen trying to conceive, the process of peeing on a stick can be fraught with emotions, and having to work on boosting your fertility month after month, or undergo treatments, can take over your life, bringing forth feelings of guilt, resentment, isolation, grief, and much stress. What can you do to make this a more enjoyable ride? Heidi Brockmyre 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:...
The Fertility Rollercoaster
February 14, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWhen trying to conceive, the process of peeing on a stick can be fraught with emotions, and having to work on boosting your fertility month after month, or undergo treatments, can take over your life, bringing forth feelings of guilt, resentment, isolation, grief, and much stress. What can you do to make this a more enjoyable ride? Heidi Brockmyre has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastfertil...
136: Understanding & Calming Your Baby, with Carrie Contey (Renewed)
February 07, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBBabies are constantly and very specifically communicating their needs to us. So what are some ways they do that? How can you tune into and translate their messages? And what if you have a baby that needs more help navigating the world? The fabulous Carrie Contey 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/podcastunderstandingbaby Support our sponsors: Go to Bebomia.com to sign...
Understanding & Calming Your Baby
February 07, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBBabies are constantly and very specifically communicating their needs to us. So what are some ways they do that? How can you tune into and translate their messages? And what if you have a baby that needs more help navigating the world? The fabulous Carrie Contey has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastunderstandingbaby If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It r...
135: How Will Birth Transform You?, with Britta Bushnell
January 31, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWhat if instead of asking “what happened” during a birth, we instead asked the birthing person: “what happened TO YOU?” What if we stopped defining birth as vaginal, or medicated, induced, or cesarean, and looked at it as a meaning-making event? Is there even a way to prepare for this type of transformation? Britta Bushnell tells 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/podcastbirt...
How Will Birth Transform You?
January 31, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWhat if instead of asking “what happened” during a birth, we instead asked the birthing person: “what happened TO YOU?” What if we stopped defining birth as vaginal, or medicated, induced, or cesarean, and looked at it as a meaning-making event? Is there even a way to prepare for this type of transformation? Britta Bushnell tells more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthtransformation If you enjo...
134: Hormones After Birth, Dr. Jolene Brighten (renewed)
January 24, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWhat does the postpartum hormonal rollercoaster look like? How can you support your hormonal balance to avoid adrenal fatigue and autoimmune issues? What’s causing your vaginal dryness, and should you consider “vaginal rehab”? Dr. Jolene Brighten 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/podcasthormonesafterbirth/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your ra...
[Postpartum] Hormones After Birth
January 24, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhat does the postpartum hormonal rollercoaster look like? How can you support your hormonal balance to avoid adrenal fatigue and autoimmune issues? What’s causing your vaginal dryness, and should you consider “vaginal rehab”? Dr. Jolene Brighten 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/podcasthormonesafterbirth/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps!...
133: Your Baby's Calming Reflex, with Dr. Harvey Karp
January 17, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 48.7 MBIt’s sadly not uncommon for babies to cry inconsolably for long periods of time, and we usually attribute it to colic or the so-called witching hour. But what if there were a proven set of steps you could follow to calm your baby instantly and consistently? Dr. Harvey Karp 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/podcastcalmingreflex Support our sponsors: Go to can...
Your Baby's Calming Reflex
January 17, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIt’s sadly not uncommon for babies to cry inconsolably for long periods of time, and we usually attribute it to colic or the so-called witching hour. But what if there were a proven set of steps you could follow to calm your baby instantly and consistently? Dr. Harvey Karp 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/podcastcalmingreflex If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or rev...
Working with Childbirth Pain
January 10, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWhat are the 4 components of pain? Does pain equate suffering? If the signal doesn’t make it to the brain, is it pain? And how can you (and your partner!) change that signal before it arrives? Pain specialist Julie Bonapace has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastworkingwithpain/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to connect...
132: Working with Childbirth Pain, with Julie Bonapace (Renewed)
January 10, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWhat are the 4 components of pain? Does pain equate suffering? If the signal doesn’t make it to the brain, is it pain? And how can you (and your partner!) change that signal before it arrives? Pain specialist Julie Bonapace 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/podcastworkingwithpain/ Support our sponsors: Go to Expectful.com/birthful to start your free two-week trial...
131: The Value of Postpartum Stories, with Chaya Kasse Valier
January 03, 2018 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBFor as much as birth stories get shared far and wide, things seem to go radio-silent when it comes to the postpartum period. It can be hard to determine when they begin and when they end, and they also tend to be much messier to recount. However, there’s much value to be found in sharing and hearing these stories. Chaya Kasse Valier 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...
The Value of Postpartum Stories
January 03, 2018 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBFor as much as birth stories get shared far and wide, things seem to go radio-silent when it comes to the postpartum period. It can be hard to determine when they begin and when they end, and they also tend to be much messier to recount. However, there’s much value to be found in sharing and hearing these stories. Chaya Kasse Valier 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/podcastpostpartumstories ...
Gestational Diabetes Explained
December 27, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBToday we’re talking about Gestational Diabetes. What is it? How is it diagnosed? How reliable are these tests? If you are diagnosed, what does that mean for your pregnancy, baby and birth? Why does the usually recommended GD diet result in worsening results, and is there a better alternative to all this? Lily Nichols has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastgd If you enjoy what you hear, make ...
130: Gestational Diabetes, with Lily Nichols
December 27, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBToday we’re talking about Gestational Diabetes. What is it? How is it diagnosed? How reliable are these tests? If you are diagnosed, what does that mean for your pregnancy, baby and birth? Why does the usually recommended GD diet result in worsening results, and is there a better alternative to all this? Lily Nichols 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/podcastgd S...
128: Postpartum Hemorrhages, with Maryn Green
December 13, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWhy and how often do postpartum hemorrhages happen? Are there risk factors? What can be done if they happen? Can they be prevented, and if so, how? Are fear and protocol making things worse? Maryn Green 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/podcastpph Support our sponsors: Go to DesingMySoap.com and use the code BIRTHFUL to get a free and vegan, mini-lip balm with y...
[Postpartum] Hemorrhages Explained
December 13, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWhy and how often do postpartum hemorrhages happen? Are there risk factors? What can be done if they happen? Can they be prevented, and if so, how? Are fear and protocol making things worse? Maryn Green 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/podcastpph 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: fa...
A Dad's Perspective (Part 2)
November 22, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBToday we continue to talk with new dad, Jeremy Buczek about his pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience. In Part 1 last week, we left off just as things were moving into active labor. Today, we continue from there through the birth, and into postpartum, where Jeremy shares the trauma he experienced, what helped him through it, and the joy of becoming a dad. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podca...
125: A Dad's Perspective, with Jeremy Buczek (Part 2)
November 22, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBToday we continue to talk with new dad, Jeremy Buczek about his pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience. In Part 1 last week, we left off just as things were moving into active labor. Today, we continue from there through the birth, and into postpartum, where Jeremy shares the trauma he experienced, what helped him through it, and the joy of becoming a dad. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” ...
124: A Dad's Perspective, with Jeremy Buczek (Part 1)
November 15, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBPart birth and postpartum story, part helpful tips, part reflections, this 2 part episode with Jeremy Buczek goes deep into the birth partner’s experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum to help your partner know a bit more of what to expect. 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/podcastdadperspective If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really...
A Dad's Perspective (Part 1)
November 15, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBPart birth and postpartum story, part helpful tips, part reflections, this 2 part episode with Jeremy Buczek goes deep into the birth partner’s experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum to help your partner know a bit more of what to expect. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastdadperspective If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to ...
Setting up Your Postpartum Support
November 08, 2017 17:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIf you’re pregnant, you’ve no doubt heard about how you are going to need quite a bit of help once the baby is born, so how do you go about setting that up? Why do you need to prepare? How long are you going to need it for? Michelle Peterson 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/podcastpostpartumsupport If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And i...
123: Setting up Your Postpartum Support, with Michelle Peterson
November 08, 2017 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIf you’re pregnant, you’ve no doubt heard about how you are going to need quite a bit of help once the baby is born, so how do you go about setting that up? Why do you need to prepare? How long are you going to need it for? Michelle Peterson 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/podcastpostpartumsupport If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or...
122: Persistence in Breastfeeding, with Dawn Pensack
November 01, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBLast episode we talked about how breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. There tend to be a few or a lot obstacles to overcome. But what does that actually look like? Dawn Pensack is here to share her stories. 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/podcastbreastfeedingpersistence If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really...
[Breastfeeding] Persistence Is Key
November 01, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBLast episode we talked about how breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. There tend to be a few or a lot obstacles to overcome. But what does that actually look like? Dawn Pensack is here to share her stories. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbreastfeedingpersistence If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want ...