Episodes

  • Know your Birth Center Options

    Know your Birth Center Options
    Oct 21 2024
    Thinking about your labor and delivery can be overwhelming. If you are among the women who are interested in birthing out of the hospital and at a birth center this episode is for you! Today we are chatting about birth center options for labor and birth and what you need to know before you give birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Lactation Consultants

    Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Lactation Consultants
    Oct 14 2024
    You're planning to breastfeed your baby once he arrives. But what happens if your breastfeeding experience doesn't happen as perfectly as you planned? How can a board-certified lactation consultant help you on your journey? What services does a lactation consultant typically provide? What are some of the benefits in adding one to your team of health care providers? Plus, how to find a lactation consultant who best fits you and your breastfeeding needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Pregnancy Exercises: Running While Pregnant

    Pregnancy Exercises: Running While Pregnant
    Oct 7 2024
    Running while pregnant is a controversial topic for many non-runners. But running while pregnant can actually be quite beneficial to both mom and baby. What should you expect if you choose to run throughout your pregnancy? Can you run during all three trimesters? And what are some great ways to monitor your body to ensure you and baby are safe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Why More Women are Calling Their Midwife

    Why More Women are Calling Their Midwife
    Sep 30 2024
    Congrats! You are pregnant! Whether this is your first pregnancy or second you will need to think about the care team you would like to have while carrying your bundle of joy. Today we are talking about the growing trend of women opting to go with a midwifery team rather than their normal OB and essentially calling their midwife! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Why Experience Matters When Choosing Your Birth Team

    Why Experience Matters When Choosing Your Birth Team
    Sep 23 2024
    You know you want to birth with a midwifery team however you aren’t sure how tochoose the one right for you. Today we are speaking with Sarah Tunney a very experiencedmidwife to chat about why experience matters especially for high risk pregnancies anddeliveries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Preparing for Breastfeeding

    Preparing for Breastfeeding
    Sep 16 2024
    You're pregnant and you're planning to breastfeed your baby. But, if you've never breastfed before, how will you know what to do? Should you take a breastfeeding class? How about visiting a breastfeeding support group? What can you expect to happen during those first few days after your baby is born? And what can you do in advance to prepare for any unexpected breastfeeding challenges? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Body Changes During Pregnancy: The Cervix

    Body Changes During Pregnancy: The Cervix
    Sep 9 2024
    When you first find out you're pregnant, you probably aren't thinking much about your cervix. But this tiny organ is already preparing for your baby. It softens, lengthens, elongates, dilates, thins, and does all sorts of interesting things right up to the moment your baby is born. Learn more about what causes these changes and what it means for your labor and delivery experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Acupuncture

    Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Acupuncture
    Sep 2 2024
    If you're looking for a non-invasive way to help relieve your pregnancy discomfort, then acupuncture may be a great alternative for you! How exactly does acupuncture work and how can it help to heal the body? Does having a bunch of needles inserted just below your skin hurt? And what can you expect to happen during an appointment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins