Latest Hospitalbirth Podcast Episodes
Drinks To Be Cautious About During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - April 23, 2023 07:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsStaying hydrated is crucial for your overall health, and water is always the best beverage. In reality, some of your daily fluids will come from other liquids. The obvious drinks to be cautious about during pregnancy and while breastfeeding are coffee and alcohol. There are also other beverages ...
Food Safety: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices
Pregnancy Podcast - April 16, 2023 07:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThe health and safety of you and your baby are a top priority. Certain foods come with risks, and you need to know what to avoid and how to make informed choices. It is easy to pull up a long list online of foods to avoid during pregnancy. It may be challenging to cut these items out of your die...
Episode 107: Supporting Transitional Labor
Doulas of the Roundtable - April 11, 2023 19:39 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsTransitional labor is the third phase of the first stage of labor. It is also considered the most challenging phase of labor, especially for those giving birth without pain medication. During the transition phase of labor, contractions occur every 1-2 minutes and last approximately 60-90 secon...
What Every Mother Needs to Know About Hypertension During and After Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - April 09, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsMany changes during pregnancy affect your cardiovascular system, which includes your heart and blood vessels. While some changes in blood pressure are normal during pregnancy, hypertensive disorders are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide. Hypertensive di...
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Pregnancy Podcast - April 02, 2023 07:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYou have an increased need for specific nutrients during pregnancy, and it is challenging to meet these requirements with your diet alone. Taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin is one of the easiest things you can do to ensure you have all the vitamins and nutrients you and your baby need durin...
Episode 106: Doula Professionalism
Doulas of the Roundtable - March 31, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsProfessionalism has many definitions, and how one exhibits doula professionalism in their doula work will vary. We believe that professionalism means that we embody integrity and accountability, responsibly conduct ourselves, and always present the best versions of ourselves in our work. Thi...
Vaginal Tears and Episiotomy: Prevention and Healing
Pregnancy Podcast - March 19, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsWhen your skin is stretching during birth, it can tear. It is common for first-time mothers to have some tearing during vaginal birth, and there is also the possibility that you could have an episiotomy, which is a surgical incision. The good news is that you can do some things to prevent this ...
Episode 105: Poverty Mindset
Doulas of the Roundtable - March 15, 2023 23:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsThe poverty mindset is common in doula work. According to Alan Weiss: "A poverty mentality is one that influences behaviors consistent with beliefs that money shouldn't be spent, opportunities are limited, any risk at all is dangerous, any success is temporary and non-replicable, and general...
Evidence on Methods to Turn a Breech Baby
Pregnancy Podcast - March 12, 2023 08:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIdeally, towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby is in a cephalic presentation, positioned head-down, facing your back, with their chin tucked to their chest and the back of their head ready to enter your pelvis. Although humans are designed to be born head first, some babies will be breech...
Your Baby’s Position During Labor and Birth
Pregnancy Podcast - March 05, 2023 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsMost expecting parents are aware that babies are ideally head down. As you get closer to your due date, your baby’s position can significantly impact your labor and birth. Few doctors and midwives have training and experience in vaginal breech birth. As a result, most mothers with a breech baby...
Episode 104: Supporting Client Decisions
Doulas of the Roundtable - March 03, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAs doulas supporting client decisions plays a key role in our care. While there are many approaches to this side of our work, there are also many potential barriers. One of the most prominent barriers is the bias that birth workers bring into their work while supporting client decisions. We se...
Herpes Simplex Virus and Pregnancy
Pregnancy Podcast - February 26, 2023 08:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThere are over 100 herpes viruses. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are common skin conditions and affect a considerable portion of the population. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 3.7 billion people under age 50 have HSV-1, and 491 million people under 50 have HSV-2. In the United States...
Episode 103: Doula Agency Myths
Doulas of the Roundtable - February 16, 2023 20:09 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsWhen it comes to the ins and outs of how a doula agency works, many myths exist. The truth is, there are many perks to working with a doula agency. For many, the team approach creates a desirable environment where birth workers can find support. Others love being able to focus on the client-fa...
Navigating Gestational Diabetes from Testing to Treatment
Pregnancy Podcast - February 12, 2023 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsGestational diabetes is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy. In the United States, it is standard to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes, even if they do not have any risk factors. During pregnancy, your body naturally becomes more resistant to insulin. That means you...
Pregnancy Over Age 35 (Advanced Maternal Age)
Pregnancy Podcast - February 05, 2023 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsFrom a biological standpoint, there is a limited window for getting pregnant from reproductive age until menopause. While there is a big window of opportunity, there is never a perfect time to have a baby. You may end up expecting much sooner than you imagined, or life may work out that you end ...
Episode 102: Doula Self Care
Doulas of the Roundtable - February 02, 2023 03:29 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAs doulas, we often give so much of ourselves as we help families navigate labor and the postpartum period. Yet self-care as a doula is often something that falls along the wayside. We often work with clients at their most vulnerable during one of life's biggest transitions. While our work wit...
Advocating for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife
Pregnancy Podcast - January 22, 2023 08:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIn the past, 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 informed, e...
Episode 101: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Doulas of the Roundtable - January 19, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsPrelabor rupture of membranes or PROM is defined as the spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac without contractions for an hour or more after the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature prelabor rupture of membranes or PPROM, is the spontaneous rupture of membranes without contraction for an hour or...
The Evidence on Ultrasounds
Pregnancy Podcast - January 15, 2023 08:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsYou can expect at least one, and likely multiple, ultrasounds during your pregnancy. This technology does more than give you a sonogram picture for your baby book. The information from an ultrasound can confirm that your baby is healthy and diagnose potential issues. While these exams can be hel...
Guide to Self-Care for Pregnancy and Beyond
Pregnancy Podcast - January 08, 2023 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsSelf-care is taking action to preserve or improve your physical and mental health. If there is any time during your life when self-care is crucial, it is during your pregnancy. Your body is working incredibly hard right now, and you are going through a significant transformation in your life. No...
Episode 100: Stripping Membranes
Doulas of the Roundtable - January 05, 2023 19:20 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsStripping membranes or membrane sweep is a common intervention performed in the final weeks of pregnancy. While this may seem like a simple intervention, it is important for clients to understand what they may experience. Stripping of the amniotic membranes stimulates the production of oxytoci...
Administrative Tasks of Having a Baby
Pregnancy Podcast - January 01, 2023 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsThere are a lot of administrative tasks associated with being a parent. The Pregnancy Podcast has separate episodes covering big projects like planning maternity leave and finding the right childcare. There are many smaller miscellaneous tasks you are responsible for once your baby is born, from...
Episode 99: Season Four Wrap-Up
Doulas of the Roundtable - December 21, 2022 16:57 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsOnce again, we have come to the end of another fantastic season. We are honored to share yet another year with you, talking about the work we love. We can feel the love and passion that you have for the topics that we talk about. Your feedback and the number of listeners we have show us every da...
Finding the Right Childcare (Daycare and Other Options)
Pregnancy Podcast - December 18, 2022 08:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsOn top of all the planning during pregnancy, you need to plan for who will take care of your baby. This is an easy decision for some parents, and you may have the resources to have one parent stay home or a grandparent available. For other families, you need to find someone outside your family t...
Your Guide to Maternity Leave
Pregnancy Podcast - December 11, 2022 08:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsMaternity leave is a leave of absence from work before and after the birth of your baby. This is a period for birth recovery, bonding, breastfeeding, and adjusting to the learning curve that comes with having a newborn. The terms of your maternity leave depend mainly on the time you can take awa...
What Your Birth Will Cost, Health Insurance, and Tax Savings
Pregnancy Podcast - December 04, 2022 08:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIn the United States, the average cost of vaginal birth is nearly $10,000, and the average price for a cesarean section is close to $14,000. There are tools and strategies you can use to save money on your medical bills. Insurance can help cover the cost of prenatal care and birth. Tax-advantage...
Episode 98: Business Resources
Doulas of the Roundtable - November 30, 2022 23:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsFew birth workers enter the profession thinking that they are starting a business. However, many soon realize that understanding business means finding business resources tailored specifically to our unique work. A wise person once said, "Do not take advice from someone who isn't where you want ...
Birth Tools and Techniques
Pregnancy Podcast - November 27, 2022 08:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsA lot of things need to come together for you to have the birth experience you want. Your birth room environment should feel safe and calm. You need methods to keep you focused and relaxed, so you are not mentally depleted. You also need techniques to relieve physical symptoms during labor, like...
Episode 97: The Well-Rounded Doula
Doulas of the Roundtable - November 22, 2022 21:11 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn the doula community, there is often a line of demarcation between "new" doulas and "seasoned doulas." Yet no clear line exists that determines when one is no longer considered new. So the question is, when does one become an experienced doula, and how is that experience defined? Could it be...
What to Pack in Your Birth Bag
Pregnancy Podcast - November 20, 2022 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 883 ratingsIf you went into labor and showed up at the birth center or a hospital with nothing, it would not be the end of the world. You would probably have to send your partner out to buy a car seat so you could take your baby home, but otherwise, you would indeed survive. You can pack some things in a b...
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