Kathy Fray's MotherWise Podcasts
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Episode 23: BREASTFEEDING EQUIPMENT – The Essentials & Non- Essentials
Breastfeeding is very beneficial to both the mother and the baby. In today’s episode, I explain what is- and isn’t- necessary as breastfeeding lactation equipment. Why is it essential to have these during the period of nursing your baby and how these effe
Episode 22: RIPENING YOUR CERVIX READY FOR LABOR DILATION- The most important To Do List to get obsessed about!
Preparing the cervix for dilation is the most important actions you can actively contribute to the success of your labor. What are the actions that will help you reduce birth complications and how these activities help to establish active labor. Things T
Episode 21: Labor Pharmaceutical Analgesia Part 2: Epidurals
Today’s Motherwise episode, I will give you an overview of that most sought-after of childbirth labor relief, the Epidural. Why does it increases the chances of needing a traumatic emergency instrumental delivery or dramatic surgical delivery. What are th
Episode 20: Labor Pharmaceutical Analgesia Part 1: Nitrous Oxide & Opioids
In today’s episode, I will give you a mini-webinar on the two common pharmaceutical pain-relief analgesia used during labor. Why we need to understand the risks in using these drugs. What are the benefits and how it alleviates the pain during childbirth.T
Episode 19: 4 STAGES OF CHILDBIRTH AND 3 PHASES OF LABOR
In today’s episode, I will give an overview of understanding childbirth and labor. Why it’s important to know the difference between the two. What it is all about and how it will help you with your pregnancy journey. So stay tuned and enjoy!The 4 Stages o
Episode 18: POST-NATAL EP 07 - WEEK4-5 A MONTH GONE BY
Well they're only Neonates (newborns) for the first 6 weeks - so what are the things you need to know now, and very soon?On todays episode is all about: Mother and Baby's Well-beingMOTHER:Your overall health statusConcluding the relationship wit
Episode 17: POST-NATAL EP 06 - DAY20-21 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BY THIS TIME WITH YOU AND YOUR BABY
On today’s episode is an overview about what you need to know by time with you and your baby including:MOTHER:Breastfeeding feeling like successfully establishing, breasts softening & nipples improvingWomb fully involuted Perineum/C-Section Wound heal
Episode 16: POST-NATAL EP 05 - DAY10-14 WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOUR BABY AT THIS STAGE
On today’s episode is an overview about what is normal for your baby this two weeks after birth including: Back to birth weight by day 10-14, 8-11 plus Wet diapers daily, Frequent or Infrequent poos (for exclusively Breastmilk fed Babies), 200g (7oz) to 3
Episode 15: POST-NATAL EP 04 - DAY5-7 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BY THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK
It’s nearly the end of the first week and what an intense week it has been! On today’s episode is more information about Maternal and Neonatal well being including: MATERNAL:Last BP check upLochia Discharge (Rubra/Serosa/Alba) Sutures (Perineum/C-Section