Latest Hospitalbirth Podcast Episodes
Episode 139: Managing Money
Doulas of the Roundtable - July 05, 2024 16:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsManaging money is an essential skill for doulas, yet many need time, patience, and effort to develop this skill. Doulas must practice setting aside money for taxes to avoid being caught off guard during tax season. When that tax bill hits, it can hit hard. The unpredictable nature of birth wor...
The Top Reasons Birth Plans Fail
Pregnancy Podcast - June 23, 2024 07:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care provider. A birth plan is a process you go through to prepare for the birth experience you want. This process will lay the foundation for you to be prepared for the scenario in which everything goes as intended and for what sh...
Episode 138: Working with Independent Contractors
Doulas of the Roundtable - June 20, 2024 18:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsNavigating the challenges of working with independent contractors as an agency owner is no small feat. Your agency's reputation, especially your own, hinges on contractors doing their jobs well. Many owners feel compelled to control contractor performance to ensure the work meets their high stan...
Your Partner’s Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Pregnancy Podcast - June 16, 2024 07:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsMost aspects of having a baby rest solely on the mother. One of the biggest things I hear from partners during pregnancy, labor, and after their baby arrives is that they don't know what to do. They feel useless and like they can't help. Or they feel like there is nothing for them to do. There a...
Preventing and Treating Bug Bites During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - June 09, 2024 07:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsWith warmer weather comes more insects and the potential for bug bites. As with any topic, pregnancy adds an additional layer of concern about bug bites. When you are pregnant, increased skin sensitivity can make itchy or painful bug bites more bothersome. Some illnesses spread by insects, like ...
Episode 137: Doula Musings
Doulas of the Roundtable - June 06, 2024 01:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss recent events that have come to our attention and give our thoughts and feedback. A recent case that has gained national traction involves the passing of a mother and baby. What can we do as doulas if we are in a situation where we don't see a provider meeting the s...
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety to Go into Birth with Confidence
Pregnancy Podcast - June 02, 2024 07:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsAll expectant mothers experience some level of anxiety or fear about the unpredictability of labor. Not only can it be stressful to have anxiety about giving birth, but research shows fear of birth can negatively impact your birth experience. There will always be unknowns about how your labor wi...
Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Baby
Pregnancy Podcast - May 26, 2024 07:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA pediatrician is the primary care provider for your child from birth through early adulthood. They offer crucial support in monitoring growth, administering immunizations, and diagnosing illnesses. A pediatrician also provides guidance on health and development and will assist you in navigating...
Episode 136: Navigating the Unexpected
Doulas of the Roundtable - May 22, 2024 19:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAs a doula, navigating unexpected situations will become a part of our work. Perhaps a client who has a premature baby. Or those whose labors begin and progress too quickly to get to their chosen birth location. Thinking on our feet and embracing the unexpected will inevitably become a part of o...
Tips to Advocate for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife
Pregnancy Podcast - May 19, 2024 07:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsFifty years ago, you went to the doctor, and whatever they told you was the correct answer. They were the experts and the gatekeepers of information. Today, doctors are still experts, but access to information is widely available to patients. There has been a major shift in patients being inform...
Happy Mother's Day
Pregnancy Podcast - May 12, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsHappy Mother’s Day! Whether you are expecting your first baby, already have kids, or listen to this podcast because you help support new moms, I hope you feel celebrated today. I want to thank you for being a part of this podcast and for the honor of allowing me to be with you on your journey to...
5 Tips to Maximize Every Prenatal Appointment
Pregnancy Podcast - May 12, 2024 07:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYou see a midwife or OBGYN because they are the experts in prenatal care, pregnancy, and birth. They are trained to identify risks, ensure you and your baby are healthy, and assist you in navigating pregnancy and childbirth. In the nine months you are pregnant, you can expect to have around 14 p...
Episode 135: Transitions in Birth Work
Doulas of the Roundtable - May 09, 2024 21:02 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsFor many birth workers, where they enter this work is not the same place where they wind up. For example, some may enter this work providing labor support. Yet they may find once they have their own children, that postpartum work is a better fit. Others may enter into the field via postpartum su...
Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife
Pregnancy Podcast - May 05, 2024 07:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYour care provider is the cornerstone of your prenatal care and birth experience. You will work with this expert resource throughout pregnancy to make critical decisions. Choosing your care provider is more nuanced than having a midwife for a home birth or an OB/GYN for a birth at a hospital. Yo...
10 Steps to Craft Your Birth Plan
Pregnancy Podcast - April 28, 2024 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens directly following the birth of your baby. A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care provider. It is the process you go through to prepare for your desired birth experience. This proc...
Episode 134: Fear of Birth
Doulas of the Roundtable - April 25, 2024 17:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAs doulas, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals with a fear of birth. This fear can be rooted in many sources. First, the way in which TV represents birth. Second, the stories our friends and family share; and third, an individual's lived experiences. The media often portrays birth as a ...
Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn
Pregnancy Podcast - April 21, 2024 07:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsAdministering erythromycin eye ointment to newborns is a standard procedure in the United States to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. Ophthalmia neonatorum is a newborn eye infection that affects 1-2% of newborns in the United States. This infection can be caused by sexually transmitted infections,...
Benefits and Risks of Vitamin K for Newborns
Pregnancy Podcast - April 14, 2024 07:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsNewborns naturally have low levels of vitamin K at birth. The danger of low vitamin K levels is the risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding. This is a rare but severe complication. You can decrease the risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding by giving your baby a vitamin K shot shortly after birth. ...
Episode 133: Doula Mistakes
Doulas of the Roundtable - April 11, 2024 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsDoula mistakes come in all shapes and sizes. We're human, so it's understandable that mistakes will happen. Some mistakes will be unavoidable and only discovered through trial and error. Others can be avoided. Common mistakes include a lack of effective communication, such as being slow or fai...
Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
Pregnancy Podcast - April 07, 2024 07:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIn the United States, one in three babies is born via cesarean. Every expecting mother should be knowledgeable about cesarean birth, even if that is not your primary birth plan. As cesarean births have become more common, options have expanded to make the procedure more mom- and baby-friendly. I...
What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
Pregnancy Podcast - March 31, 2024 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. You and your doctor may plan a cesarean birth if you have a complication that would make a vaginal delivery difficult. Every expecting mother should be k...
Episode 132: Doula Beginnings
Doulas of the Roundtable - March 28, 2024 20:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsOne of the most common questions we hear is, "How do we navigate the question of how many clients we have supported when we first start out?" The question "How many births have you attended?" Or "How many families have you supported postpartum?" is not uncommon. Certain personality types are ...
Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
Pregnancy Podcast - March 24, 2024 07:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsFor most of human history, a mother in labor was free to move around and change positions at will, with the most common positions being upright. In the mid-1600s, obstetricians started putting mothers on their backs. Thankfully, in recent years, more evidence has supported allowing a mother to c...
Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
Pregnancy Podcast - March 17, 2024 07:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThe third stage of labor starts after your baby is born and ends with birthing the placenta. Even after your beautiful baby is born your uterus will continue to contract. These contractions are generally more mild than the contractions you experience during birth. As your uterus begins to contra...
Episode 131: Supporting Single Parents
Doulas of the Roundtable - March 14, 2024 18:28 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsSupporting single parents through pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period looks different than supporting those who are partnered. How we approach labor or postpartum support with an unpartnered parent will look different. Many factors will be different when planning for labor. For exampl...
Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?
Pregnancy Podcast - March 10, 2024 07:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsDates are the fruit of the date palm tree. While dates are high in sugar, they also contain nutrients like fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6. There are many claims about the health benefits of eating dates. Among the many claims is that dates can naturally induce labor and make l...
Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Pregnancy Podcast - March 03, 2024 07:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsMany studies demonstrate the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, from reducing time in labor to improving newborn outcomes. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that modified yoga is one of the safest exercises for pregnant women. ACOG also cautions against specific pose...
Episode 130: Finding the Evidence
Doulas of the Roundtable - February 29, 2024 21:08 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAs birth professionals, providing evidence-based information to our clients is essential. However, it's not uncommon to wonder where to find quality research. Knowing how to read and interpret the evidence is also a skill that takes time and discernment. The first step is understanding the typ...
Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - February 25, 2024 07:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsResearch has firmly established that strength and resistance training benefits physical and mental health. Lifting weights may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about strength training. This can include resistance bands, kettlebells, and body-weight exercises like pushups, pull...
Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
Pregnancy Podcast - February 18, 2024 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsCardio is any workout in which you elevate your heart rate. Many exercises fall under the umbrella of cardio. This includes walking, hiking, running, biking, rowing or elliptical machines, dancing, playing sports, or HIIT (high-intensity interval training). Activities like jumping jacks, burpees...
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