Join me for an enlightening journey through the adventures of motherhood with my exceptional guests. Discover why Jennifer Byrnes champions early mental health support, learn to stop and smell the roses of maternity with Michelle Powers, embrace your ability to face challenges with Jennie Weill, and hear Emily Finnell's call to trust yourself and not rely too heavily on outside advice. Erika Yalowitz and Mila Little remind you to have faith in where you are being led and trust the process.
From a practical standpoint, we decode childbirth mysteries like why a squirt bottle will become your best friend and the emotional rollercoaster of prodromal labor with Amanda Stoyko and Joyanna Delshad. Plus, we uncover the miracle of padsicles for moms recovering from vaginal deliveries with Carrie Young. Ellie Goldstein reminds us that you CAN get pregnant while breastfeeding. Dr. Speight discusses the need to proactively treat your postpartum pain. Charlie Marshall emphasizes the importance of sleeping well before you deliver your baby because the hospital environment doesn't allow for good sleep. Kiyah Catron's takeaway is don't be so hard on yourself. And Tiare Smith wants to remind moms to call your OB provider if you have concerning symptoms.
We also discuss with Devin Garcia, Megan McCutcheon, and Anna Gates the necessity for mental preparation for the birthing process and the need to be flexible with your birth plan. Megan Castanien advises us to be mindful but not to be fearful when preparing for delivery. So, whether you're an expectant mother, a new mom, or just interested in the complex and beautiful journey of motherhood, this episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights and experiences, offering invaluable
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Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman’s medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.
