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Ep98: Hepatitis In Pregnancy and Birth with Dr. Keisha Reddick
Dr. Keisha Reddick is back on the podcast to share what you should know about hepatitis during pregnancy & birth. We talk about what hepatitis is, how common it is, how it's transmitted and much more. We also talk about how having hepatitis might...
Ep97: 15 Things You Need to Know Before Giving Birth
Today I'm updating one of my very first episodes, 9 Things You Need to Know Before Giving Birth, with six new bits of advice and guidance. We'll talk about why I think childbirth education is more important than ever, preparing yourself mentally &...
Ep96: Revisiting My Top 10 Episodes & Looking Ahead to 2021
We've made it to the end of a challenging year, so I wanted to end things on a lighter note and look back at the top 10 episodes of the podcast so far. In this episode, I'll share some commentary for each episode that didn't make it into the final...
Ep95: HypnoBirthing - What It Is, How It Works and Who Should Try It
Today Caroline O'Neill joins me to tell us all about HypnoBirthing: what it is, how it works, and how it can help you even beyond labor. We talk about why all birthing people need to practice managing pain, how your support partner can utilize...
Ep94a: COVID-19 & Pregnancy Update - What to Know About Vaccines and Treatment
In this episode I'm providing you with some updated information (as of December 2020) about COVID-19, vaccination and pregnancy. I'll talk about the development of COVID vaccines, what we know about vaccines & pregnancy, and what you might...
Ep94: How Prenatal Yoga Can Improve Your Entire Birth Experience with Deb Flashenberg
Today I'm joined by the wonderful Deb Flashenberg, founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City. We talk all about the benefits of prenatal yoga, why learning how to align your body & baby are so helpful for birth, and how...
Ep93: Brooke's Birth Story - An Unmedicated Hospital Birth During COVID-19
We have another lovely birth story episode for you this week, this time with Brooke! She tells us all about her completely unmedicated hospital birth and what it was like being pregnant & delivering her baby during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk...
Ep92: What to Know About Being Pregnant with Twins
Being pregnant with twins is a bit different than having just one baby. In this episode I'm going over what you need to know about carrying & delivering twins, some of the complications you should watch out for, and what your provider will keep an...
[REBROADCAST] All About Preeclampsia and What You Need to Know to Reduce Your Chances Of Getting It
I wanted to revisit this episode about pre-eclampsia because of the recent, tragic loss of Dr. Chaniece Wallace MD, who was a Pediatric Chief Resident at Indiana University School of Medicine. She passed away on October 24 after giving birth to her...
Ep91: Rick's Fatherhood Story - Prenatal Care, Anxiety, and Bonding with Rick Mulready
I'm really excited to have the second dad on the podcast to share his perspective on pregnancy, labor and birth! Rick Mulready is an online business owner and dad to an 18-month old girl with his wife Amy. Rick shares his experience of...