Latest Hospitalbirth Podcast Episodes
Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skin Care
Pregnancy Podcast - September 17, 2023 07:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThink about everything you put on your skin and hair, from when you step in the shower to when you step out your front door. We use a ton of products every single day: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, lotions, face wash, toner, moisturizer, deodorant, sunscreen, makeup, and hair p...
Episode 118: Supporting Pushing
Doulas of the Roundtable - September 11, 2023 15:53 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsFor many, the pushing phase of labor is an exciting yet scary part of the labor process. Many individuals have concerns or fears surrounding the pushing phase of labor. From tearing to their infant's safety, a doula is needed for emotional and physical support. Supporting a client through this...
Do You Really Need a Doula?
Pregnancy Podcast - September 10, 2023 07:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother and her birth partner during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They do not have any formal medical training and do not perform any medical procedures. There are doulas that speci...
Getting Your Dog Ready for Your New Baby
Pregnancy Podcast - September 03, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIf you have a dog, you may be wondering what you should be doing during pregnancy to get your dog ready for your baby on the way. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to prepare your dog for a harmonious transition when your baby arrives. Learn how to focus on positive attention ...
Episode 117: Agency Interviews
Doulas of the Roundtable - August 31, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsWe often see questions among doulas about agency interviews. There are a lot of specific questions about what to expect and what questions to ask the agency. Each agency will have specific questions that they feel are important to ask. So, what you may encounter will vary from agency to agency...
Guide to Bottle Feeding and Infant Formula
Pregnancy Podcast - August 27, 2023 07:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsEven if you plan to breastfeed exclusively, there is value in learning about bottles and formula if you decide or need to incorporate them to feed your baby at some point. You will use a bottle to feed your baby if you pump breast milk. If you stop breastfeeding before your baby’s first birthday...
Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
Pregnancy Podcast - August 20, 2023 07:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsBreast milk is liquid gold. It is so valuable and amazing that scientists cannot reproduce it in a lab, and only you can make it. Your body perfectly formulates your milk for your baby, and pumping allows you to provide milk even when you are not there. This episode covers the fundamentals of pu...
Episode 116: Benefits of Placenta Services
Doulas of the Roundtable - August 17, 2023 12:44 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsThere are many benefits to adding placenta services as a part of the services you offer. While there is a benefit to the clients who utilize this service, there are also benefits to those who offer it. Processing the placenta for encapsulation in the client's home brings a wealth of benefits t...
Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
Pregnancy Podcast - August 13, 2023 07:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYour newborn is hard-wired to breastfeed and is born with instincts to help them latch right after birth. Despite these instincts, breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally or go perfectly right from the start. In reality, breastfeeding can take practice and patience as you and your baby navig...
Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Podcast - August 06, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA lot of moms expect breastfeeding to come naturally, and that is not the case for many new mothers. Despite all the evidence supporting breastfeeding, most parents supplement or switch to infant formula within the first year. Educating yourself about the basics of breastfeeding is a fantastic w...
Episode 115: Client Conversations
Doulas of the Roundtable - August 02, 2023 18:48 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsLearning how to initiate and lead conversations between prospective clients and clients is an essential skill in doula work. Yet at times, doulas often feel unsure about what to ask or how to keep the client conversations going. Beyond the core questions of due date, location of delivery, and ...
Five Essential Questions to Navigate Procedures & Interventions
Pregnancy Podcast - July 23, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYou will have many opportunities to opt in or out of interventions in your pregnancy, birth, or with your newborn. You always have options when it comes to your prenatal care and birth as long as you know what your options are. In a perfect world, every procedure comes with informed consent, and...
Episode 114: Supporting Active Labor
Doulas of the Roundtable - July 20, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsThere are many facets to consider when supporting a client through active labor. This stage of labor is often an opportunity to become more physically active and present in client support. However, it is also important to remember to alternate periods of activity with rest during active labor. ...
Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence
Pregnancy Podcast - July 16, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYour doctor or midwife is your trusted partner and has the education and experience to guide you through all the intricacies of pregnancy and birth. You can expect to have somewhere around 14 appointments throughout your entire pregnancy. The limited time you spend with your doctor or midwife wi...
Ensuring Optimal Vitamin D Levels for You and Your Baby
Pregnancy Podcast - July 09, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsVitamin D is sometimes referred to as a hormone because the activated forms are hormones. You utilize this essential vitamin in nearly all parts of your body. Vitamin D is crucial for absorbing other nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Vitamin D also regulates immune fu...
Episode 113: Free Samples
Doulas of the Roundtable - July 06, 2023 18:44 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsA common inquiry in many online doula communities is where to find free samples to give to clients. While it's likely true that most people love a freebie, are they actually free? Many individuals don't consider the cost of their time in requesting, processing, storing, and handing out freebi...
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
Pregnancy Podcast - July 02, 2023 07:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIf you enjoy the water, you don’t have to give it up when you are pregnant. Enjoying the water can be a great workout, relaxing, and even therapeutic. Along with the benefits, there are also risks you need to be mindful of to keep you and your baby safe. This episode examines the evidence on the...
Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
Pregnancy Podcast - June 25, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsWhen you have made it through most of your pregnancy and are in the final stretch, you enter the waiting game of waiting to go into labor. This can be nerve-racking for two reasons. First, you do not know when you will go into labor. Second, you may not know how to tell that you genuinely have s...
Episode 112: Continuing Education
Doulas of the Roundtable - June 22, 2023 20:19 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAs birth professionals, education surrounding the perinatal period is an ongoing process. While it is impossible to learn everything about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, countless opportunities are available to expand your knowledge base. But how do you decide which topics to choose? When...
Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
Pregnancy Podcast - June 18, 2023 07:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsFinding out that you will be a parent is super exciting but can also be intimidating, especially for dads and partners. Most of what people know about having a baby is from movies or what they have heard from friends. That will not adequately prepare you for what is ahead. Understanding pregnanc...
Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - June 11, 2023 07:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsWhatever your long-term goals for weight or health, you have one priority when you are pregnant – to ensure you and your baby are healthy. What you eat plays a significant role in this. While a lot of research is available, there is no definitive evidence to support one ideal diet for everyone. ...
Episode 111: Social Media Boundaries
Doulas of the Roundtable - June 08, 2023 16:28 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsUndoubtedly, social media plays a big role in our lives and how we communicate with the world. Social media platforms have become a big part of marketing products and services. Learning how to navigate social media as a business owner creates unique challenges. One of the challenges is creating ...
Protecting Your Mental Health (Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression)
Pregnancy Podcast - June 04, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsAs soon as most expecting mothers hear the words postpartum depression, they tune out and skip over this topic. If you have never experienced depression, it is the last thing you think you need to know about, especially at a time in your life when you expect to be the happiest. Baby blues and po...
Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - May 28, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThe sun emits UV radiation which comes with both evidence-based benefits and risks. On a positive note, UVB light allows your body to make vitamin D. The downside of UV light exposure is that it damages the DNA in your skin cells, increasing your risks for skin cancers and accelerating the effec...
Episode 110: The Value of Doula Work
Doulas of the Roundtable - May 23, 2023 16:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsWhen we think about the value of doula work, we must consider two perspectives—the perspective of the doula and the client's perspective. Before a doula can successfully market their services, they must understand their value to potential clients. While the hallmark of doula work is providing ...
Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - May 21, 2023 07:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsWe all deal with some level of stress daily. Pregnancy can be a time of additional stress as you are experiencing many physical changes and preparing for birth and a new baby. In a sense, everything you expose yourself to during pregnancy also can affect your baby, and stress is not an exception...
10 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
Pregnancy Podcast - May 14, 2023 07:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThere are tremendous physical demands during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Motherhood is also incredibly mentally and emotionally demanding. You can do so much to prepare for being a parent. You can stock up on supplies for your baby, plan for maternity leave and your return t...
Episode 109: Supporting Early Labor
Doulas of the Roundtable - May 11, 2023 23:04 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsSupporting early labor is a necessary skill for labor doulas. Yet many doulas may not know how to approach early labor from a mindset of patience vs the instinct to try to move labor along. Early labor can be a time of anxiety and doubt for expecting families. Contractions may come and go, and...
Focus on What Matters and Avoid Overwhelm
Pregnancy Podcast - May 07, 2023 07:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsFinding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times of your life but can also be overwhelming. There are endless choices, and every decision seems critical when you are responsible for growing, birthing, and caring for a baby. Many decisions require additional inputs like information,...
Episode 108: Navigating Doula Fees and Payments
Doulas of the Roundtable - April 27, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsOne of the more challenging aspects of becoming a doula is navigating doula fees and payments. One of the most common decisions is how to take payment for the services you will provide. There is a tendency for doulas to want to avoid credit card processing fees. They often do this by using pee...
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