60 acast.com BIRTH https://birthshow.com en SINC STUDIOS Sinc Studios and Christy Williams Listen in as we deep dive into all the details about giving birth that no one prepares you for. New moms share intimate birth stories and health experts divulge amazing advice and wisdom that will help you on your own pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting journey. Host, actress and new mom, Christy Williams recently gave birth and even though she thought she was ready for her adventure into motherhood, the experience left her feeling so shell-shocked that she’s now on a mission to uncover and unpack all the secretive truths about giving birth. Learn what to expect during labor and delivery, what sex is like after giving birth, the realities of birth injuries, how to advocate for yourself and get the help you need, how to care for your body after giving birth, how to avoid breastfeeding problems, how to cope with postpartum depression, how to navigate pregnancy and conception struggles and so much more. 


Visit www.birthshow.com to find resources and supplies that will help you on your own journey from conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. 

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> Listen in as we deep dive into all the details about giving birth that no one prepares you for. New moms share intimate birth stories and health experts divulge amazing advice and wisdom that will help you on your own pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting journey. Host, actress and new mom, Christy Williams recently gave birth and even though she thought she was ready for her adventure into motherhood, the experience left her feeling so shell-shocked that she’s now on a mission to uncover and unpack all the secretive truths about giving birth. Learn what to expect during labor and delivery, what sex is like after giving birth, the realities of birth injuries, how to advocate for yourself and get the help you need, how to care for your body after giving birth, how to avoid breastfeeding problems, how to cope with postpartum depression, how to navigate pregnancy and conception struggles and so much more. 


Visit www.birthshow.com to find resources and supplies that will help you on your own journey from conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. 

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> true Christy Williams info+5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62@mg-eu.acast.com 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 birth episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62/1590359857925-480671a9780171ea475800557ff06178.jpeg https://birthshow.com BIRTH <![CDATA[21. "You're Perfect, You're Healthy and You Have Down Syndrome" with Filmmaker Amber McGinnis - Unmedicated Birth Story, Becoming a Mom to a Differently Abled Child.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:52:29 GMT 1:18:14 6017350eadca0c348e741866 true https://birthshow.com/ 6017350eadca0c348e741866 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 beautifully-differently-abled-with-filmmaker-amber-mcgunnis- full 2 What is it like to receive a positive Trisomy 21 diagnosis during early pregnancy and then prepare to give birth to and become a mother to a child with Down syndrome? Today's guest, the talented film director and writer, Amber McGinnis, opens up and gifts us with a very detailed and vulnerable account of her experience with this reality. She shares everything that she wishes she had known before and during her journey, how she got through a completely unmedicated hospital birth, and she also talks about the unique challenges of breastfeeding a baby with DS. In this episode we also explore how to offer better support to our own loved ones if they receive a surprising genetic test result and how all of us would benefit from approaching the differently abled community with love and curiosity instead of fear and ignorance.


This Episode is the Season 2 Finale!

Check out all the links below to learn more about guest Amber McGinnis and find more resources discussed in today's show.


LINKS:

Amber's WEBSITE

Watch the film Amber directed while she was pregnant: International Falls

"The Adventure" - A Short Film about Amber's daughter

Bottles that worked well for Isla: Advent Bottles

The band that Amber listened to during her unmedicated labor: The Gloaming


Additional Resources:

National Down Syndrome Society

Find Support in Your Area with This List of Organizations by State

Down Syndrome Misconceptions vs. Reality


Find Out If Your Hospital Has A Good Rating and low C-Section and Episiotomy Rate at LeapfrogGroup.org


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What is it like to receive a positive Trisomy 21 diagnosis during early pregnancy and then prepare to give birth to and become a mother to a child with Down syndrome? Today's guest, the talented film director and writer, Amber McGinnis, opens up and gifts us with a very detailed and vulnerable account of her experience with this reality. She shares everything that she wishes she had known before and during her journey, how she got through a completely unmedicated hospital birth, and she also talks about the unique challenges of breastfeeding a baby with DS. In this episode we also explore how to offer better support to our own loved ones if they receive a surprising genetic test result and how all of us would benefit from approaching the differently abled community with love and curiosity instead of fear and ignorance.


This Episode is the Season 2 Finale!

Check out all the links below to learn more about guest Amber McGinnis and find more resources discussed in today's show.


LINKS:

Amber's WEBSITE

Watch the film Amber directed while she was pregnant: International Falls

"The Adventure" - A Short Film about Amber's daughter

Bottles that worked well for Isla: Advent Bottles

The band that Amber listened to during her unmedicated labor: The Gloaming


Additional Resources:

National Down Syndrome Society

Find Support in Your Area with This List of Organizations by State

Down Syndrome Misconceptions vs. Reality


Find Out If Your Hospital Has A Good Rating and low C-Section and Episiotomy Rate at LeapfrogGroup.org


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[20. Let's Talk About: NEWBORN BABIES! Fun Facts & What's Normal - MINISODE]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT 17:06 600cc6ac3c7c8f02e73d39da false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/newbornbabies 600cc6ac3c7c8f02e73d39da 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 newbornbabies full 2 Taking care of a brand new tiny little human brings up a lot of questions and surprises. In this special mini-episode Christy shares surprising and fun facts about newborn babies that no one tells you before you give birth!

PLUS Christy also reveals her most favorite newborn life hacks you should know about.


LINKS:

Newborn Educational Resources


GAS DROPS!


Newborn Nail Care Supplies:

Emory Boards to File Their Tiny Nails

and

Awesome Baby Nail Scissors!


Cradle Cap Cure Supplies:

A Gentle Oil

and

A Soft Scalp Brush or a Soft Toothbrush


The BEST White Noise Machine


Find Out If Your Hospital Has A Good Rating and low C-Section and Episiotomy Rate at LeapfrogGroup.org


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Taking care of a brand new tiny little human brings up a lot of questions and surprises. In this special mini-episode Christy shares surprising and fun facts about newborn babies that no one tells you before you give birth!

PLUS Christy also reveals her most favorite newborn life hacks you should know about.


LINKS:

Newborn Educational Resources


GAS DROPS!


Newborn Nail Care Supplies:

Emory Boards to File Their Tiny Nails

and

Awesome Baby Nail Scissors!


Cradle Cap Cure Supplies:

A Gentle Oil

and

A Soft Scalp Brush or a Soft Toothbrush


The BEST White Noise Machine


Find Out If Your Hospital Has A Good Rating and low C-Section and Episiotomy Rate at LeapfrogGroup.org


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[19. "You're Not Broken" (PART 2) w/ Trauma Therapist & Doula Alexis Edwards. The Final BIRTH STORY, Creating a Safe Birthing Space, Postpartum Doulas, Padsicles & More!]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:32 GMT 1:01:44 6004cfe4aac9c05e6fcfe297 true https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/youre-not-broken-part-two-with-alexis-edwards 6004cfe4aac9c05e6fcfe297 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 youre-not-broken-part-two-with-alexis-edwards full 2 Guest Alexis Edwards, LCSW & CD, shares her third and final birth story. We talk about what she learned during her first two birth experiences and how she worked to create a safer birthing environment for herself the third time around. What is it like to prepare for a home birth after having two babies in a hospital? How did she navigate the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to the mix during her prenatal care, birth and postpartum experience? What is it like to have an overnight postpartum doula and what do they do for you? She is answering all of those question, dishing out the full details of her final birth story and uplifting us all with some sage words of advice as well.

PLUS: Have you heard of Padsicles? In Today's Quick Tip with Christy, find out what they are and how to make them before your due date so you're guaranteed some soothing relief for your super sore lady parts in those early days postpartum. This is a great life hack you don't want to miss out on knowing about!


About Today's Guest: Alexis is working to create safer spaces for birthing parents everywhere by helping survivors of sexual trauma become more aware of the special emotional and mental challenges they may encounter by birthing a baby and she’s educating those survivors on how to advocate for a safe environment to birth in. She is also working to train perinatal professionals themselves in understanding how they can better serve trauma survivor clients throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 


This is PART TWO of a TWO-PART Episode Series with Alexis.


Thank you for rating, reviewing and subscribing to the show!


GUEST LINKS:

Alexis Edwards' WEBSITE: Birth360.net


Follow Alexis on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK


Trauma-Informed Care for Perinatal Professionals Training


OTHER LINKS:

Birthing From Within Class Information

What is PCOS?


Items you need to make "Padsicles:"

Pads, make sure they are large extra long overnight ones. I love these organic ones but these are great too!

Witch Hazel (make sure it's alcohol free)

Pure Aloe Vera Gel

Lavender Oil (optional, but very nice to add)

Aluminum Foil

Large Freezer Bags


DON'T FORGET to add a Frida Peri Bottle and Dermoplast to your postpartum care kit. These are life savers to have on hand for anyone recovering from a vaginal birth.


Visit BirthShow.com for a video on how to make padsicles and tons of other great tips and resources.


Follow Birth on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Guest Alexis Edwards, LCSW & CD, shares her third and final birth story. We talk about what she learned during her first two birth experiences and how she worked to create a safer birthing environment for herself the third time around. What is it like to prepare for a home birth after having two babies in a hospital? How did she navigate the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to the mix during her prenatal care, birth and postpartum experience? What is it like to have an overnight postpartum doula and what do they do for you? She is answering all of those question, dishing out the full details of her final birth story and uplifting us all with some sage words of advice as well.

PLUS: Have you heard of Padsicles? In Today's Quick Tip with Christy, find out what they are and how to make them before your due date so you're guaranteed some soothing relief for your super sore lady parts in those early days postpartum. This is a great life hack you don't want to miss out on knowing about!


About Today's Guest: Alexis is working to create safer spaces for birthing parents everywhere by helping survivors of sexual trauma become more aware of the special emotional and mental challenges they may encounter by birthing a baby and she’s educating those survivors on how to advocate for a safe environment to birth in. She is also working to train perinatal professionals themselves in understanding how they can better serve trauma survivor clients throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 


This is PART TWO of a TWO-PART Episode Series with Alexis.


Thank you for rating, reviewing and subscribing to the show!


GUEST LINKS:

Alexis Edwards' WEBSITE: Birth360.net


Follow Alexis on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK


Trauma-Informed Care for Perinatal Professionals Training


OTHER LINKS:

Birthing From Within Class Information

What is PCOS?


Items you need to make "Padsicles:"

Pads, make sure they are large extra long overnight ones. I love these organic ones but these are great too!

Witch Hazel (make sure it's alcohol free)

Pure Aloe Vera Gel

Lavender Oil (optional, but very nice to add)

Aluminum Foil

Large Freezer Bags


DON'T FORGET to add a Frida Peri Bottle and Dermoplast to your postpartum care kit. These are life savers to have on hand for anyone recovering from a vaginal birth.


Visit BirthShow.com for a video on how to make padsicles and tons of other great tips and resources.


Follow Birth on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[18. "You're Not Broken" (PART 1) w/ Trauma Therapist & Doula Alexis Edwards. TWO BIRTH STORIES, Giving Birth As Survivor of Sexual Trauma, Advocating for a Safe Birthing Space & Embracing Your Truth.]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:30:00 GMT 57:40 5ffc0a1a1f9d4a66c0338d6e true https://birthshow.com/ 5ffc0a1a1f9d4a66c0338d6e 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 youre-not-broken-with-trauma-expert-therapist-and-birth-doul full 2 Get ready for TWO very vulnerable birth stories today! Guest Alexis Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Doula who is an expert in helping birthing parents with a history of trauma have happy and empowered birth experiences. Alexis is working to create safer spaces for birthing parents everywhere by helping survivors of sexual trauma become more aware of the special emotional and mental challenges they may encounter by birthing a baby and she’s educating those survivors on how to advocate for a safe environment to birth in. She is also working to train perinatal professionals themselves in understanding how they can better serve trauma survivor clients throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 


This is PART ONE of a TWO-PART Episode Series with Alexis. Subscribe and tune in again next week for PART TWO of our discussion.


Alexis Edwards' WEBSITE: Birth360.net


Follow Alexis on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK


Trauma-Informed Care for Perinatal Professionals Training


TRAUMA TALK


Other Links:


The Business of Being Born Movie


Pregnancy Tests Throughout History


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Get ready for TWO very vulnerable birth stories today! Guest Alexis Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Doula who is an expert in helping birthing parents with a history of trauma have happy and empowered birth experiences. Alexis is working to create safer spaces for birthing parents everywhere by helping survivors of sexual trauma become more aware of the special emotional and mental challenges they may encounter by birthing a baby and she’s educating those survivors on how to advocate for a safe environment to birth in. She is also working to train perinatal professionals themselves in understanding how they can better serve trauma survivor clients throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. 


This is PART ONE of a TWO-PART Episode Series with Alexis. Subscribe and tune in again next week for PART TWO of our discussion.


Alexis Edwards' WEBSITE: Birth360.net


Follow Alexis on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK


Trauma-Informed Care for Perinatal Professionals Training


TRAUMA TALK


Other Links:


The Business of Being Born Movie


Pregnancy Tests Throughout History


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[17. "Blessing in Disguise" w/ Actress & Comedian Marie Lively - BIRTH STORY, Baby Sleep Tips, Building a Support Pod in a Pandemic, Newborn Poop, Breastfeeding Hacks & More!]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00:52 GMT 1:09:54 5ff2741a10772a4585053539 true https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/blessing-in-disguise-with-actress-and-comedian-marie-lively- 5ff2741a10772a4585053539 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 blessing-in-disguise-with-actress-and-comedian-marie-lively- full 2 Today's birth story comes from the very funny actress and improv performer Marie Lively! She not only shares about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience, she also shares what it was like to perform on stage while pregnant, how she navigated building a support pod in the early days of caring for a newborn during a pandemic and her favorite books that helped her baby learn to sleep (her baby is 5 months old and sleeping from 6pm to 6am, can you believe it?). We also laugh about newborn poop colors and talk about what's normal, share tips on how to relieve engorgement in your breasts, get real about postpartum sex, birth control methods and much more!


LINKS:


The Happy Sleeper Book


Natural Cycles App


Buy Nothing Groups


Haakaa Pump


Bringing Up Bébé Book


Visit www.birthshow.com to see a video about how to use the Haakaa Pump (under the breastfeeding resources section) and for some other great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Today's birth story comes from the very funny actress and improv performer Marie Lively! She not only shares about her pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience, she also shares what it was like to perform on stage while pregnant, how she navigated building a support pod in the early days of caring for a newborn during a pandemic and her favorite books that helped her baby learn to sleep (her baby is 5 months old and sleeping from 6pm to 6am, can you believe it?). We also laugh about newborn poop colors and talk about what's normal, share tips on how to relieve engorgement in your breasts, get real about postpartum sex, birth control methods and much more!


LINKS:


The Happy Sleeper Book


Natural Cycles App


Buy Nothing Groups


Haakaa Pump


Bringing Up Bébé Book


Visit www.birthshow.com to see a video about how to use the Haakaa Pump (under the breastfeeding resources section) and for some other great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[16. "I Hear You, I See You" w/ Perinatal Therapist Ashley Hanna-Morgan LCSW, Plus Her Birth Stories!]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:30:36 GMT 1:29:26 5fe01397356a850d23fa5a8e false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/s02ep08-ashley-hanna-morgan 5fe01397356a850d23fa5a8e 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 s02ep08-ashley-hanna-morgan full 2 Ready for a soothing and eye-opening therapy session? Today's guest is therapist and parental mental health expert Ashley Hanna-Morgan. She tells us her TWO BIRTH STORIES (one with an epidural and one without any pain meds!). And she also shares her own experience with miscarriage, what she learned as a result of her own perinatal mental health struggles and how it changed the trajectory of her career and life.

In this episode Ashley dishes out some truly encouraging and helpful words of advice for all new parents everywhere.

Some topics we discuss include:

Finding a "mom-tribe" and better yet creating a wonderful support group. How to understand and honor ALL of your feelings, no matter what they are. What it's like to navigate ambivalent feelings and intrusive thoughts. Why people tend to grieve privately when they experience miscarriage and loss. Why being a "perfect mother" is a myth. The realities of parenting a toddler and a newborn at the same time. Some reasons your sex drive might take a dive in the postpartum period and why every new mom needs an artistic outlet in their postpartum journey. PLUS in this episode a "Fun Fact" allllll about what you need to know about how Pitocin works and how it's different from Oxytocin.


Ashley Hanna-Morgan's Website:

http://ashleyhannamorgan.com


Ashley's Books:


The Afterglow Support Group Curriculum


I Gave Birth to My Heart: A Collection of Poems about Motherhood, Reimagined


Follow Ashley on Instagram


Resources for Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:


Information about Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex  (D-MER): https://d-mer.org


Article about How Pitocin is Different from Oxytocin, it's risk factors and why Pitocin might be medically necessary.


Postpartum Support International Website


ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

Ashley Hanna-Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as Grief and Loss. Ashley earned her Bachelor’s in English Literature at UCLA. After attending Baylor University for her Master’s in Social Work, Ashley became more aware of and interested in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders after she and her husband both worked through it personally after the birth of their daughter. In 2016, she wrote the Afterglow Curriculum and started the first free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy based support group in Los Angeles for parents with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. In 2017, she published a collection of poetry called I Gave Birth to My Heart that she hopes will throw back the curtains and shed some light on what Postpartum Depression and Anxiety actually feel like, as well as, most importantly, what the recovery looked like. She is currently the Postpartum Support International Regional Coordinator for Reno, Nevada, where she now lives with her husband, Jayson, her Shih Tzu, Obi Wan, and her daughters and inspiration, Emerie Violet & Aerelyn Jayne. When Ashley is not advocating for parental mental health, she loves to explore nature, practice yoga, experiment in the kitchen, read with a cup of tea, meditate, and write.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ready for a soothing and eye-opening therapy session? Today's guest is therapist and parental mental health expert Ashley Hanna-Morgan. She tells us her TWO BIRTH STORIES (one with an epidural and one without any pain meds!). And she also shares her own experience with miscarriage, what she learned as a result of her own perinatal mental health struggles and how it changed the trajectory of her career and life.

In this episode Ashley dishes out some truly encouraging and helpful words of advice for all new parents everywhere.

Some topics we discuss include:

Finding a "mom-tribe" and better yet creating a wonderful support group. How to understand and honor ALL of your feelings, no matter what they are. What it's like to navigate ambivalent feelings and intrusive thoughts. Why people tend to grieve privately when they experience miscarriage and loss. Why being a "perfect mother" is a myth. The realities of parenting a toddler and a newborn at the same time. Some reasons your sex drive might take a dive in the postpartum period and why every new mom needs an artistic outlet in their postpartum journey. PLUS in this episode a "Fun Fact" allllll about what you need to know about how Pitocin works and how it's different from Oxytocin.


Ashley Hanna-Morgan's Website:

http://ashleyhannamorgan.com


Ashley's Books:


The Afterglow Support Group Curriculum


I Gave Birth to My Heart: A Collection of Poems about Motherhood, Reimagined


Follow Ashley on Instagram


Resources for Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:


Information about Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex  (D-MER): https://d-mer.org


Article about How Pitocin is Different from Oxytocin, it's risk factors and why Pitocin might be medically necessary.


Postpartum Support International Website


ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

Ashley Hanna-Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as Grief and Loss. Ashley earned her Bachelor’s in English Literature at UCLA. After attending Baylor University for her Master’s in Social Work, Ashley became more aware of and interested in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders after she and her husband both worked through it personally after the birth of their daughter. In 2016, she wrote the Afterglow Curriculum and started the first free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy based support group in Los Angeles for parents with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. In 2017, she published a collection of poetry called I Gave Birth to My Heart that she hopes will throw back the curtains and shed some light on what Postpartum Depression and Anxiety actually feel like, as well as, most importantly, what the recovery looked like. She is currently the Postpartum Support International Regional Coordinator for Reno, Nevada, where she now lives with her husband, Jayson, her Shih Tzu, Obi Wan, and her daughters and inspiration, Emerie Violet & Aerelyn Jayne. When Ashley is not advocating for parental mental health, she loves to explore nature, practice yoga, experiment in the kitchen, read with a cup of tea, meditate, and write.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Plus: A Sneak Preview! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Plus: A Sneak Preview! Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:00:18 GMT 8:53 5fe035da356a850d23fa5aa0 false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-plus-a-sneak-preview 5fe035da356a850d23fa5aa0 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-plus-a-sneak-preview bonus 2 Merry Christmas and Happy Everything! We are taking the week off to enjoy a holiday break but we will return stronger than ever next week with notable guest: therapist and author Ashley Hanna-Morgan. She is not only a specialist in parental mental health and will be sharing with us some beautiful words of comfort and advice, she will also be sharing with us her TWO birth stories.

Listen to a sneak preview NOW as we discuss "The Myth of Perfection."


Sending you wishes for love, health and peace this holiday season,

Christy


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



Special Holiday Music Theme Composed by: Kevin MacLeod

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> Merry Christmas and Happy Everything! We are taking the week off to enjoy a holiday break but we will return stronger than ever next week with notable guest: therapist and author Ashley Hanna-Morgan. She is not only a specialist in parental mental health and will be sharing with us some beautiful words of comfort and advice, she will also be sharing with us her TWO birth stories.

Listen to a sneak preview NOW as we discuss "The Myth of Perfection."


Sending you wishes for love, health and peace this holiday season,

Christy


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



Special Holiday Music Theme Composed by: Kevin MacLeod

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> <![CDATA[15. Pain Management Expert: Dr. Jody Thomas PhD (PART 2) Two Incredible Birth Stories! NICU Advice for Parents & Creating Your Empowered Pain Experience.]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:52 GMT 54:42 5fd864ad9d577535e69b29e0 false https://birthshow.com/ 5fd864ad9d577535e69b29e0 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 pain-management-expert-dr-jody-thomas-phd-part-2 full 2 Dr. Jody Thomas shares her TWO incredible birth stories, her own experience having a baby in the NICU, valuable advice for all you parents who also end up with a baby in the NICU, and we talk about how to prepare for a positive and empowered pain experience. Plus a fun historical fact about the history of anesthesia during childbirth!


LINKS:


Dr. Jody Thomas' Website: https://www.jodythomasphd.com/


Meg Foundation website: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/


Baby specific pain management: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/newborns-babies


Comfort Poke Plan chat bot for kids: https://supermeg.comfortquest.io/


Nasal swab comfort plan for kids: https://comfortquest.io/swabplan/


Game plan for nasal swab.


ImaginAction website (free and open use for all): http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/


Audio Guide When Feeling Nauseous: http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/less-nauseous/


BUZZY BEE for Kids Getting Shots.


American Society of Clinical Hypnosis: https://www.asch.net/


Follow THE MEG FOUNDATION on Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/megfoundationforpain/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/megfoundationforpain

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/megfoundation


ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:

Dr. Jody Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. A well-known expert in pediatric pain who teaches internationally on the subject, she is also a founder and the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She still serves as Adjunct Faculty for Stanford and an active consultant for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Her passion for bringing together the power of medical science, technology and design to transform the way we think about kids and pain led her to her current focus but it's her role as a mom of two that solidified her path in creating the Meg Foundation. Dr. Thomas was recently chosen for the prestigious MayDay Fellowship, which supports pain experts in assuming public leadership roles to help end human suffering from pain through public discourse about research, best practices in care and policy.



Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr. Jody Thomas shares her TWO incredible birth stories, her own experience having a baby in the NICU, valuable advice for all you parents who also end up with a baby in the NICU, and we talk about how to prepare for a positive and empowered pain experience. Plus a fun historical fact about the history of anesthesia during childbirth!


LINKS:


Dr. Jody Thomas' Website: https://www.jodythomasphd.com/


Meg Foundation website: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/


Baby specific pain management: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/newborns-babies


Comfort Poke Plan chat bot for kids: https://supermeg.comfortquest.io/


Nasal swab comfort plan for kids: https://comfortquest.io/swabplan/


Game plan for nasal swab.


ImaginAction website (free and open use for all): http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/


Audio Guide When Feeling Nauseous: http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/less-nauseous/


BUZZY BEE for Kids Getting Shots.


American Society of Clinical Hypnosis: https://www.asch.net/


Follow THE MEG FOUNDATION on Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/megfoundationforpain/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/megfoundationforpain

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/megfoundation


ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:

Dr. Jody Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. A well-known expert in pediatric pain who teaches internationally on the subject, she is also a founder and the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She still serves as Adjunct Faculty for Stanford and an active consultant for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Her passion for bringing together the power of medical science, technology and design to transform the way we think about kids and pain led her to her current focus but it's her role as a mom of two that solidified her path in creating the Meg Foundation. Dr. Thomas was recently chosen for the prestigious MayDay Fellowship, which supports pain experts in assuming public leadership roles to help end human suffering from pain through public discourse about research, best practices in care and policy.



Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.




This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> 14. Pain Management Expert: Dr. Jody Thomas PhD (PART 1) What Every Parent-To-Be Needs To Know About Pain 14. Pain Management Expert: Dr. Jody Thomas PhD (PART 1) What Every Parent-To-Be Needs To Know About Pain Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:53 GMT 1:03:02 5fcda0efa721422131402cd2 false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/pain-management-expert-dr-jody-thomas-tells-us-how-to-have-a 5fcda0efa721422131402cd2 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 pain-management-expert-dr-jody-thomas-tells-us-how-to-have-a full 2 Pain is one of the most common fears that women have about childbirth, which is why I am so excited to be welcoming a leading expert in pain management on the podcast for a two episode series. Today, in Part One, we discuss why Dr. Jody Thomas is on a mission to improve the pain experience of children and adults everywhere and how years of working with chronically ill children and also her own experiences with childbirth and having a baby in the NICU have charged her passion to empower kids and parents to be in control of their pain experience. What is pain? How does it work? Do people feel pain differently? Why? How do newborns, babies and children experience pain? How can parents create the best possible pain experience for their children during medical procedures? What do you need to know if your baby is in the NICU? How can you have a positive pain experience during childbirth?


Hear the answers to all these questions, PLUS Dr. Thomas begins to share with us her own birth stories, and I'm not kidding you, my jaw was on the floor while she told me BOTH of her birth stories. After you hear these two episodes I think you will also understand why I now refer to her as the "Jedi Master of Pain." She's incredible. Buckle Up.


ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:

Dr. Jody Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. A well-known expert in pediatric pain who teaches internationally on the subject, she is also a founder and the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She still serves as Adjunct Faculty for Stanford and an active consultant for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Her passion for bringing together the power of medical science, technology and design to transform the way we think about kids and pain led her to her current focus but it's her role as a mom of two that solidified her path in creating the Meg Foundation. Dr. Thomas was recently chosen for the prestigious MayDay Fellowship, which supports pain experts in assuming public leadership roles to help end human suffering from pain through public discourse about research, best practices in care and policy.


LINKS:


Dr. Jody Thomas' Website: https://www.jodythomasphd.com/


Meg Foundation website: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/


Baby specific pain management: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/newborns-babies


Comfort Poke Plan chat bot for kids: https://supermeg.comfortquest.io/


Nasal swab comfort plan for kids: https://comfortquest.io/swabplan/


Game plan for nasal swab.


ImaginAction website (free and open use for all): http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/


Audio Guide When Feeling Nauseous: http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/less-nauseous/


BUZZY BEE for Kids Getting Shots.


Follow THE MEG FOUNDATION on Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/megfoundationforpain/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/megfoundationforpain

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/megfoundation



Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Pain is one of the most common fears that women have about childbirth, which is why I am so excited to be welcoming a leading expert in pain management on the podcast for a two episode series. Today, in Part One, we discuss why Dr. Jody Thomas is on a mission to improve the pain experience of children and adults everywhere and how years of working with chronically ill children and also her own experiences with childbirth and having a baby in the NICU have charged her passion to empower kids and parents to be in control of their pain experience. What is pain? How does it work? Do people feel pain differently? Why? How do newborns, babies and children experience pain? How can parents create the best possible pain experience for their children during medical procedures? What do you need to know if your baby is in the NICU? How can you have a positive pain experience during childbirth?


Hear the answers to all these questions, PLUS Dr. Thomas begins to share with us her own birth stories, and I'm not kidding you, my jaw was on the floor while she told me BOTH of her birth stories. After you hear these two episodes I think you will also understand why I now refer to her as the "Jedi Master of Pain." She's incredible. Buckle Up.


ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:

Dr. Jody Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma. A well-known expert in pediatric pain who teaches internationally on the subject, she is also a founder and the former Clinical Director of the Packard Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center at Stanford, and a former Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She still serves as Adjunct Faculty for Stanford and an active consultant for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. Her passion for bringing together the power of medical science, technology and design to transform the way we think about kids and pain led her to her current focus but it's her role as a mom of two that solidified her path in creating the Meg Foundation. Dr. Thomas was recently chosen for the prestigious MayDay Fellowship, which supports pain experts in assuming public leadership roles to help end human suffering from pain through public discourse about research, best practices in care and policy.


LINKS:


Dr. Jody Thomas' Website: https://www.jodythomasphd.com/


Meg Foundation website: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/


Baby specific pain management: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/newborns-babies


Comfort Poke Plan chat bot for kids: https://supermeg.comfortquest.io/


Nasal swab comfort plan for kids: https://comfortquest.io/swabplan/


Game plan for nasal swab.


ImaginAction website (free and open use for all): http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/


Audio Guide When Feeling Nauseous: http://imaginaction.stanford.edu/less-nauseous/


BUZZY BEE for Kids Getting Shots.


Follow THE MEG FOUNDATION on Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/megfoundationforpain/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/megfoundationforpain

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/megfoundation



Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the Birth Podcast on Instagram:

@birthshow


Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[13. "More Empowered Now." Birth Story, IUGR, Hyperemesis Gravidarum & Preterm Induction. ]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:19 GMT 1:12:41 5fc5f1a4739d156c3a560c32 false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/more-empowered-now-birth-story-iugr-hyperemesis-gravidarum-a 5fc5f1a4739d156c3a560c32 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 more-empowered-now-birth-story-iugr-hyperemesis-gravidarum-a full 2 A first time mom, guest Tayler Jackson, shares her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Interuterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), preterm induced vaginal birth, and she also shares some important information on something to keep an eye out for if your baby is born extra small, this advice could save a baby's life.  


Follow Tayler on Instagram HERE.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A first time mom, guest Tayler Jackson, shares her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Interuterine Growth Restriction (IUGR), preterm induced vaginal birth, and she also shares some important information on something to keep an eye out for if your baby is born extra small, this advice could save a baby's life.  


Follow Tayler on Instagram HERE.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[12. "Is This Normal After Giving Birth?" w/ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr. Juan Michelle Martin ]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:03 GMT 53:37 5fb1a7f2d0961415057f8c97 false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/is-this-normal-after-giving-birth 5fb1a7f2d0961415057f8c97 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 is-this-normal-after-giving-birth full 2 Is painful sex after childbirth ever normal? How about peeing a little when I sneeze? Why does my pelvis feel loose? Will I ever feel like myself again? Do Kegels actually do anything? This episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone preparing to give birth as well as anyone who has already given birth. Dr. Juan Michelle Martin shares all the intimate details about the most common side effects that women experience after giving birth. She also shares how you can get the help you need. You are not alone, and yes, you most definitely can get help to get your body back to normal.


Links:


Check out Dr. JMMartin's WEBSITE


Follow Dr. JMMartin on INSTAGRAM


Listen to Dr. JMMartin's PODCAST


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Is painful sex after childbirth ever normal? How about peeing a little when I sneeze? Why does my pelvis feel loose? Will I ever feel like myself again? Do Kegels actually do anything? This episode is a MUST LISTEN for anyone preparing to give birth as well as anyone who has already given birth. Dr. Juan Michelle Martin shares all the intimate details about the most common side effects that women experience after giving birth. She also shares how you can get the help you need. You are not alone, and yes, you most definitely can get help to get your body back to normal.


Links:


Check out Dr. JMMartin's WEBSITE


Follow Dr. JMMartin on INSTAGRAM


Listen to Dr. JMMartin's PODCAST


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[11. "I Did That." Home Birth Story, Choosing A Midwife, Coping with No Drugs and a Long Labor.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:02:08 GMT 1:15:12 5faf284e193d9c3eec4a17be false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/i-did-that-home-birth-story 5faf284e193d9c3eec4a17be 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 i-did-that-home-birth-story full 2 Ready for a great home birth story? Dacie Edholm is my guest today and she tells us how she prepared for her first birth at home without any pain medication, how she knew which midwife was the right one for her, what questions she suggests you ask when interviewing a midwife and how doing research helped her feel prepared for any outcome. We also talk about breastfeeding hurdles, natural labor induction methods, intimacy postpartum and more.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow Dacie on Instagram:

@daciechanelle


Learn more about Spinning Babies HERE.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ready for a great home birth story? Dacie Edholm is my guest today and she tells us how she prepared for her first birth at home without any pain medication, how she knew which midwife was the right one for her, what questions she suggests you ask when interviewing a midwife and how doing research helped her feel prepared for any outcome. We also talk about breastfeeding hurdles, natural labor induction methods, intimacy postpartum and more.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow Dacie on Instagram:

@daciechanelle


Learn more about Spinning Babies HERE.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 10. Transitioning into Parenthood with Fatherhood and Relationship Expert: Dr. Daniel Singley PhD. 10. Transitioning into Parenthood with Fatherhood and Relationship Expert: Dr. Daniel Singley PhD. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:01:00 GMT 54:50 5fadca2f6601db469f7d195b false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/transitioning-from-couple-to-family 5fadca2f6601db469f7d195b 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 transitioning-from-couple-to-family full 2 One of the most frequently left out topics of conversation when we have conversations about giving birth is fathers and non-gestational parents. But not today! Today I’m talking with Dr. Daniel Singley a psychologist whose life work and the focus of his practice is devoted to mens issues and specifically the transition of men into fathers and couples into parents. Whether you are the one about to give birth or the one supporting your partner as they give birth, all parents will get so so much out of what Dr. Singley has to say during our conversation.  We talk about perinatal mental health and how to know when to reach out for help, what signs to look for, how couples can learn to communicate with each other and thrive in their new parent roles together, about intimacy and how having a baby can change the way we approach intimacy with each other, and much much more.


Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood.

Dr. Singley won the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Practitioner of the Year Award from the Division on Men & Masculinities. He is Past President of the APA’s Section on Positive Psychology and currently serves on the Board of the APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities as well as Postpartum Support International.

He conducts training and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness, and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc. nonprofit and Padre Cadre social networking application just for dads in order to give new fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants as well as their partners.



LINKS:

The Center for Men's Excellence

Dr. Singley's Book: Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers

The Mask You Live In Documentary

Postpartum Support International


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into parenthood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> One of the most frequently left out topics of conversation when we have conversations about giving birth is fathers and non-gestational parents. But not today! Today I’m talking with Dr. Daniel Singley a psychologist whose life work and the focus of his practice is devoted to mens issues and specifically the transition of men into fathers and couples into parents. Whether you are the one about to give birth or the one supporting your partner as they give birth, all parents will get so so much out of what Dr. Singley has to say during our conversation.  We talk about perinatal mental health and how to know when to reach out for help, what signs to look for, how couples can learn to communicate with each other and thrive in their new parent roles together, about intimacy and how having a baby can change the way we approach intimacy with each other, and much much more.


Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood.

Dr. Singley won the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Practitioner of the Year Award from the Division on Men & Masculinities. He is Past President of the APA’s Section on Positive Psychology and currently serves on the Board of the APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities as well as Postpartum Support International.

He conducts training and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness, and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc. nonprofit and Padre Cadre social networking application just for dads in order to give new fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants as well as their partners.



LINKS:

The Center for Men's Excellence

Dr. Singley's Book: Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers

The Mask You Live In Documentary

Postpartum Support International


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This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[09. "What I Know Now." Two Birth Stories, VBACs, How to Interview a Doula and Choosing the Right Caregiver for You]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:00:45 GMT 1:19:02 5faf1ed1193d9c3eec4a17b1 false https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/what-i-know-now-vbacs-how-to-interview-a-doula-and-choosing- 5faf1ed1193d9c3eec4a17b1 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 what-i-know-now-vbacs-how-to-interview-a-doula-and-choosing- full 2 This episode features TWO BIRTH STORIES. We talk about giving birth via cesarean, preparing to give birth vaginally after a c-section and how to advocate for yourself to find a care provider who is familiar with VBACs and supportive of helping mothers attempt a VBAC. We also discuss the pregnancy symptoms of carpal tunnel and Bells Palsy, what questions you need to ask any doula you interview before hiring them, what it’s like to switch to midwifery care even though you still plan to deliver at a hospital and much much more. 



For more information on VBACs and Cesareans visit:

The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org


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This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> This episode features TWO BIRTH STORIES. We talk about giving birth via cesarean, preparing to give birth vaginally after a c-section and how to advocate for yourself to find a care provider who is familiar with VBACs and supportive of helping mothers attempt a VBAC. We also discuss the pregnancy symptoms of carpal tunnel and Bells Palsy, what questions you need to ask any doula you interview before hiring them, what it’s like to switch to midwifery care even though you still plan to deliver at a hospital and much much more. 



For more information on VBACs and Cesareans visit:

The International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.ican-online.org


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[08. "Marathon." Host Christy Williams' Birth Story w/ Special Guest (her husband) Joshua Shaffer! Season 1 Finale!]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:00:01 GMT 1:27:23 5f293c34b162eb6073a39958 true https://birthshow.com 5f293c34b162eb6073a39958 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 season-one-finale-a-roller-coaster-ride full 1 Host Christy Williams shares her own birth story on today's episode with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST her husband Joshua Shaffer! In this episode they talk about Hyperemesis gravidarum, Premature Rupture of Membranes, dealing with a very long labor induction, and did you know that epidurals don't always work? Yep. Find out more on that! Christy and her husband also have a very candid talk all about pregnancy and postpartum sex as well as curbing your expectations as you prepare to give birth and why the most important skill of new parenthood is communication.


Thank you for rating and reviewing the show!


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Listen to Josh's NEW PODCAST: American Skyjacker: The Final Flight of Martin McNally HERE


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> Host Christy Williams shares her own birth story on today's episode with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST her husband Joshua Shaffer! In this episode they talk about Hyperemesis gravidarum, Premature Rupture of Membranes, dealing with a very long labor induction, and did you know that epidurals don't always work? Yep. Find out more on that! Christy and her husband also have a very candid talk all about pregnancy and postpartum sex as well as curbing your expectations as you prepare to give birth and why the most important skill of new parenthood is communication.


Thank you for rating and reviewing the show!


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill


Listen to Josh's NEW PODCAST: American Skyjacker: The Final Flight of Martin McNally HERE


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[07. "Surrender" with Doula and Birth Photographer Heather Gallagher. Birth Story!]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:23 GMT 1:24:29 5f1e1e281a0e9c4abe461495 true https://birthshow.com 5f1e1e281a0e9c4abe461495 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 surrender-with-heather-gallagher full 1 A calm UNMEDICATED HOME BIRTH is what award winning photo journalist and doula Heather Gallagher decided she wanted when she found out she was pregnant. But, as you'll find out during her story, life sometimes has a way of throwing us a curve ball. In this episode we talk about what it’s like to plan for a home birth, have all of your prenatal care with a midwife, be two and a half weeks overdue, labor at home with a team of midwives and then suddenly experience a dramatic and necessary change to your birth plan. We also talk candidly about breastfeeding, mastitis, mental health struggles, postpartum sex, and much much more. 


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VISIT Heather Gallagher's Website to learn more about her work HERE

Follow her on Instagram: @lifesaspectrum

You can also check out her Photo Journalism Website HERE


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> A calm UNMEDICATED HOME BIRTH is what award winning photo journalist and doula Heather Gallagher decided she wanted when she found out she was pregnant. But, as you'll find out during her story, life sometimes has a way of throwing us a curve ball. In this episode we talk about what it’s like to plan for a home birth, have all of your prenatal care with a midwife, be two and a half weeks overdue, labor at home with a team of midwives and then suddenly experience a dramatic and necessary change to your birth plan. We also talk candidly about breastfeeding, mastitis, mental health struggles, postpartum sex, and much much more. 


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill


VISIT Heather Gallagher's Website to learn more about her work HERE

Follow her on Instagram: @lifesaspectrum

You can also check out her Photo Journalism Website HERE


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[06. "It's Two!" Twin Birth Story! (PART 2) C-Section, Delivering Prematurely, Breastfeeding Twins and more!]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:06 GMT 1:04:53 5f15e188fabd97432afdfa4c true https://birthshow.com 5f15e188fabd97432afdfa4c 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 its-two-part-2 full 1 This episode is PART TWO of a two-part birth story in which a new mom shares all about her experience conceiving, carrying and delivering twins! During this second part of her very exciting and wild story we hear about the delivery of her twins via c-section, what it’s like to receive magnesium sulfate before delivering premature babies, what it’s like to breastfeed twins in the NICU and she also opens up about some pretty intense complications she experienced during her c-section and afterwards during the healing process as well. We also have a very important discussion about getting to know and love your new mom bod as well as what it’s really like to rediscover your sexuality after giving birth.

As usual this conversation is a very intimate and candid exploration about the realities of new motherhood.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


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If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> This episode is PART TWO of a two-part birth story in which a new mom shares all about her experience conceiving, carrying and delivering twins! During this second part of her very exciting and wild story we hear about the delivery of her twins via c-section, what it’s like to receive magnesium sulfate before delivering premature babies, what it’s like to breastfeed twins in the NICU and she also opens up about some pretty intense complications she experienced during her c-section and afterwards during the healing process as well. We also have a very important discussion about getting to know and love your new mom bod as well as what it’s really like to rediscover your sexuality after giving birth.

As usual this conversation is a very intimate and candid exploration about the realities of new motherhood.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[05. "It's Two!" Twin Birth Story! (PART 1) - Pregnant with Cystic Fibrosis, Cerclages, Bedrest and Infertility.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:36 GMT 1:11:52 5f0d1c22aa152e736a03c528 true https://birthshow.com 5f0d1c22aa152e736a03c528 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 its-two-part-1 full 1 Are you in the mood for TWINS? Because this episode is PART ONE of a two-part birth story in which a new mom shares all about her experience conceiving, carrying and delivering twins! She is a high-risk mother with cystic fibrosis and she had multiple complications during her pregnancy such as trying for years to conceive before success, being diagnosed with an incompetent cervix, having a cerclage placed, being put on strict bedrest, dealing with something called "an irritable uterus," and more. We also learn what the doctor is looking for during your first ultrasound and we talk all about infertility struggles. Spoiler alert... it's a lot more common than you think! Do not miss out on this episode as as we cover a lot of rarely-discussed, but highly important details.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.


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]]> Are you in the mood for TWINS? Because this episode is PART ONE of a two-part birth story in which a new mom shares all about her experience conceiving, carrying and delivering twins! She is a high-risk mother with cystic fibrosis and she had multiple complications during her pregnancy such as trying for years to conceive before success, being diagnosed with an incompetent cervix, having a cerclage placed, being put on strict bedrest, dealing with something called "an irritable uterus," and more. We also learn what the doctor is looking for during your first ultrasound and we talk all about infertility struggles. Spoiler alert... it's a lot more common than you think! Do not miss out on this episode as as we cover a lot of rarely-discussed, but highly important details.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


If you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> <![CDATA[04. "Let Go." Birth Story - Breech Baby, C-Section, First Lessons in Motherhood.]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:31 GMT 1:11:38 5f0412e39d7629647fd16cb5 true https://birthshow.com 5f0412e39d7629647fd16cb5 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 letgo full 1 What does it feel like to have a C-Section? Today's new mom tells us all about it. She also shares what it's like to have a baby in the breech position, mentally preparing to deliver a baby in a way you didn't expect to, some reasons to hire a doula and how advocating for yourself during your hospital stay means that you sometimes have to be a "difficult patient." We also talk very candidly about the realities of postpartum sex, postpartum depression and much much more.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Find the sleep training class mentioned in today's show here.

and

Find the sexological bodyworker mentioned in today's show here.


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]]> What does it feel like to have a C-Section? Today's new mom tells us all about it. She also shares what it's like to have a baby in the breech position, mentally preparing to deliver a baby in a way you didn't expect to, some reasons to hire a doula and how advocating for yourself during your hospital stay means that you sometimes have to be a "difficult patient." We also talk very candidly about the realities of postpartum sex, postpartum depression and much much more.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Find the sleep training class mentioned in today's show here.

and

Find the sexological bodyworker mentioned in today's show here.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram:

@christywill


This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[03. "Magical Gayby!" Birth Story - Labor Induction, Building a Modern Family, Getting the Help You Need.]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:50 GMT 1:01:07 5efa84b4d18d4f55f7120b82 true https://birthshow.com 5efa84b4d18d4f55f7120b82 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 magical-gayby full 1 What is labor induction really like? A first-time mom tells us all about it! She also shares how she and her wife chose a sperm donor and what the realities of conception are like when you don't have a male partner. We talk about changing doctors and standing up for yourself when you don't feel supported by your healthcare provider, how to navigate through some very difficult postpartum mental health struggles, how to find a therapist, and some really helpful information about knowing your rights when it comes to finding a FREE lactation consultant.


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]]> What is labor induction really like? A first-time mom tells us all about it! She also shares how she and her wife chose a sperm donor and what the realities of conception are like when you don't have a male partner. We talk about changing doctors and standing up for yourself when you don't feel supported by your healthcare provider, how to navigate through some very difficult postpartum mental health struggles, how to find a therapist, and some really helpful information about knowing your rights when it comes to finding a FREE lactation consultant.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> <![CDATA[02. "Without Drugs." Birth Story in a Birth Center, Midwifery Care, Postpartum Communication.]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:24 GMT 1:09:28 5eed8649ee6c494554851104 true https://birthshow.com 5eed8649ee6c494554851104 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 withoutdrugs full 1 A first-time mom shares her experience delivering her baby in a birth center without drugs for pain management. We discuss what it's like to work with a midwife for all of her prenatal care, how she faced her fears about giving birth, how she's learning to communicate with her partner during the postpartum period and something that every mom who plans to breastfeed should know. This episode also covers how to deal with postpartum hair loss and what to expect the first time you use the bathroom after giving birth.


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This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.


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]]> A first-time mom shares her experience delivering her baby in a birth center without drugs for pain management. We discuss what it's like to work with a midwife for all of her prenatal care, how she faced her fears about giving birth, how she's learning to communicate with her partner during the postpartum period and something that every mom who plans to breastfeed should know. This episode also covers how to deal with postpartum hair loss and what to expect the first time you use the bathroom after giving birth.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.


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]]> BONUS EP! Hospital Birth Story During Lockdown. BONUS EP! Hospital Birth Story During Lockdown. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:08 GMT 1:24:38 5ee55e04e847f0410439a892 true https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/wehavetenminutes 5ee55e04e847f0410439a892 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 wehavetenminutes bonus 1 What is it really like to give birth in a hospital during a global pandemic? This bonus episode features an athletic second time mom who recently gave birth in a hospital in the New York / New Jersey area at the height of the Covid-19 crisis. We discuss both of her children's birth stories and compare the two, exploring the changes in protocols that have taken place as a result of global pandemic. We also discuss pain management options during childbirth, what to expect if your baby is born with a the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck, what amazing heroes nurses are, creating a support system to help you through the baby blues and much more.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some wonderful free resources to help you on your own journey into motherhood.


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]]> What is it really like to give birth in a hospital during a global pandemic? This bonus episode features an athletic second time mom who recently gave birth in a hospital in the New York / New Jersey area at the height of the Covid-19 crisis. We discuss both of her children's birth stories and compare the two, exploring the changes in protocols that have taken place as a result of global pandemic. We also discuss pain management options during childbirth, what to expect if your baby is born with a the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck, what amazing heroes nurses are, creating a support system to help you through the baby blues and much more.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some wonderful free resources to help you on your own journey into motherhood.


Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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@christywill



This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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]]> <![CDATA[01. "Stay Calm." BIRTH STORY - High-Risk Pregnancy, Vaginal Tearing, Giving Birth to the First Grandchild and Motherhood Revelations!]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:00:20 GMT 1:18:09 5ee520f43890fc6e81d35499 true https://shows.acast.com/birth/episodes/staycalm 5ee520f43890fc6e81d35499 5ecaf6c93917e83c90660f62 staycalm full 1 A high-risk first time mom tells her vaginal hospital birth story. We discuss what it's like to be prepped for giving birth when you have pre-existing health conditions, the pressures of giving birth to the first grandchild on both sides of the family, the emotional unearthing that happens when you become a mother, the realities of healing from birth injuries, breastfeeding obstacles, coping with postpartum depression, and much more while finding a way to laugh during all of it.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

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This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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]]> A high-risk first time mom tells her vaginal hospital birth story. We discuss what it's like to be prepped for giving birth when you have pre-existing health conditions, the pressures of giving birth to the first grandchild on both sides of the family, the emotional unearthing that happens when you become a mother, the realities of healing from birth injuries, breastfeeding obstacles, coping with postpartum depression, and much more while finding a way to laugh during all of it.


Visit www.birthshow.com for some great free resources that will help you on your own journey into motherhood.

Follow the show on Instagram:

@birthshow

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This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Visit www.birthshow.com for tons of resources and lists of supplies that will help you on your own journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding and more!

Follow the show on Instagram @birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram @christywill

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

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Visit www.birthshow.com for tons of resources and lists of supplies that will help you on your own journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding and more!

Follow the show on Instagram @birthshow

Follow Christy on Instagram @christywill

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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