Episodes

How to Get Your Newborn Sleeping Through The Night by 12 Weeks

March 02, 2020 17:24 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MB

Let's face it, you need sleep and I want to help make that possible for you. Today's podcast is all about sleep conditioning your newborn so they are sleeping through the night by the time they reach 12 weeks of age. I'm sharing all my tips and tricks that I use when working with families as a Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Baby Sleep Coach.

Understanding The Stages of Labor and the Complexity of the Cervix

February 15, 2020 16:07 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Your body does a lot of work to bring a baby into the world. There are specific things that must happen before your baby can be in your arms and Certified Nurse Midwife, Alice Ann is here to share everything she knows about the stages of labor and how the cervix works. For more information on cervical checks and all things birth, be sure to check out an amazing resource, Evidence Based Birth Alice Ann also shares her most recent favorite book for new moms, Nobody Told Me About That: The Fi...

How to Plan for a Scheduled C-Section and What You Need to Know

February 04, 2020 19:37 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Chris is back for Part 2 of the podcast. There was so much information to cover in Part 1 (be sure to check it out) that we needed to make today's episode all about scheduled c-sections. Surgical births happen and the more knowledge you have going in, the more you can prepare yourself. Chris dives deep into the surgical process and what you can expect in the operating room. He also dishes out some tips and tricks to make sure you have the best birth experience possible. 

Epidurals, Spinal Blocks & Emergency C-Sections with Chris Duvall, Air Force Veteran and CRNA

January 29, 2020 18:16 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

They say the most predictable thing about childbirth is how unpredictable it can be. It's true and emergencies do happen and we are here to make sure you are ready for them before you go into labor and delivery.  Meet Chris Duvall, Mississippi born, father of three, loving brother and air force veteran with 15 years of experience including multiple deployments to combat zones in the Middle East and East Africa. Chris has years of experience in project management, Pediatric Intensive Care...

Exploring Another Love: Craft Beer + Royal Bliss Brewery

January 18, 2020 19:37 - 28 minutes - 29.2 MB

Today we sit down with Gianni Masciopinto, beer lover, yoga instructor, pure optimist and Director of Marketing and Sales for Royal Bliss Brewing Co.  Gianni takes listeners inside the brewery and inside the masterminds behind this amazing dream. Owners, Larry & Ginger Griffen spared no expense to create kick ass beer and a comfortable enviornement for all. Whether you are a lover of craft beer or you are just getting your toes wet, Royal Bliss has you covered and want to answer all your q...

How to Ensure Your Breastfeeding Journey is off to a Strong Start - With Lake Norman Breastfeeding Solutions

January 09, 2020 02:05 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MB

Today we talk with Carolyn Honea, IBCLC and Athena Catacalos, Birth Doula & CLC with Lake Norman Breastfeeding Solutions.  Join us as we spend some time revealing the steps to a solid breastfeeding foundation and bust some common breasfeeding myths along the way.  Check out their YouTube video to learn even more!

Trailer: Why Did I Start This Podcast?

December 22, 2019 15:30 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MB

Welcome to our Uptown Doula podcast trailer! I dedicated this episode to share with you why I decided to start a podcast and what you can expect from listening to us each month.  Look, we understand first-hand how hard it is to bring a baby home and to care for a newborn. We are brining you this podcast so you don't ever have to feel isolated or alone. It's going to be ok, we promise!

Coming Soon: Uptown Doula

December 16, 2019 17:27 - 4 seconds - 166 KB

Coming Soon: Uptown Doula