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Ep74: Parijat's Birth Story - IVF, Surrogacy, Pregnancy Loss and Mindful Pregnancy Jun 30, 2020

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In this inspiring birth story episode, Parijat Deshpande shares her family's journey through fertility treatments, pregnancy complications, the NICU, pregnancy loss, and surrogacy.

Parijat is a high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, author, speaker, and advocate for moms with high-risk pregnancies and pre-term birth. Parijat's own experiences have hugely influenced her work and her passion for helping other moms handle some of life's most difficult decisions.

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Ep73: Why We Need Better Preparation for the Postpartum Period with Dr. Christine Sterling OB-GYN Jun 23, 2020

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In this episode I chat with a fellow OB-GYN, Dr. Christine Sterling, about why it is so important to prepare parents for the postpartum period.

After her own difficult postpartum experiences following the birth of her first baby, Dr. Sterling decided to make it her mission to educate parents about the postpartum period, including warning signs to watch out for, how to advocate for your mental health, and how to handle strains on your partnership.

We talk about all of that and a lot more in this episode!

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Ep72: How Structural Racism & Implicit Bias Create Disparities in Maternal Care for Black Families Jun 16, 2020

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This episode is a bit different than what I usually talk about on the podcast, but I hope that you will tune in and learn something new about maternal healthcare and racism in our country.

In this episode I'm talking about the disparities we see in maternal healthcare & outcomes for Black mamas and their babies. I describe some of the structural racism we see in the medical field, what implicit bias is, and how these forces add up to create a difficult environment for Black people - including mamas - all over the country.

I also share some of my personal experiences with racism in my career, a few stories from friends and colleagues, and a couple instances where I witnessed the medical system mistreating Black women. I hope that this episode educates and inspires you to think about what you can do to help dismantle racism in our country, whether that's talking to your friends and family, committing to raising anti-racist kids, or helping reform your profession so it becomes truly equal for everyone.

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Ep71: Rachel's Birth Story - Giving Birth in New York During COVID-19 Jun 09, 2020

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Before we start in on this story about giving birth during COVID-19, I want to acknowledge the huge protests going on in America and abroad at the time of this recording. These protests, begun after George Floyd was murdered by a police officer, are happening in response to the racism that is embedded into our societies and institutions. I have always worked to lift up and serve all mamas, but promise to continue my commitment to helping Black mamas in particular navigate America's racist medical system.

In this birth story episode, Rachel shares her experience giving birth in New York at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about why her childbirth education was particularly helpful as she navigated labor & delivery; what it was like giving birth to a big baby at the hospital during COVID-19; and why it is so important to remain flexible during your birth.

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Ep70: Labor Induction: What to Know and What Questions to Ask Jun 02, 2020

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Today I'm talking about the two main reasons for labor induction, how labor is induced, what a "failed induction" is, and questions to ask before induction. I have gotten a ton of requests to talk about this topic, and I believe it is incredibly important for you to be informed about the process of labor induction whether you are having a medical or elective induction.

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Ep69: All About Breastfeeding and Breastmilk with Laurel Wilson May 26, 2020

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Laurel Wilson is a lactation consultant, doula, and speaker, and today she joins us to talk all about breastfeeding and how to handle its common obstacles.

Laurel talks about how human milk is designed to nourish babies and their microbiomes. We also talk about the importance of skin-to-skin contact well beyond the "golden hour" after birth and how we can support families' choices about feeding their children, whatever they may be. And we discuss common obstacles parents face when breastfeeding, how to find support, and how to work through some of these common issues.

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Ep68: Jessica's Birth Story - Choosing to Induce Labor During the COVID-19 Pandemic May 19, 2020

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In this birth story episode, Jessica shares her hospital birth experience. She talks about choosing induction at 37 weeks due to a history of preeclampsia and the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also discuss what the postpartum period has been like and how COVID-19 is (and isn't) changing pregnancy & birth right now.

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Ep67: Having a Planned Cesarean Birth and What to Know About C-Sections May 12, 2020

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Planned Cesarean births (or C-sections) aren't spoken about as much as other births, but every parent should know what a C-section entails. Even if you want to have a vaginal delivery, it is good to be prepared in case a C-section becomes the safest way to bring your baby into the world.

In this episode I'm talking about the different reasons for planned C-sections, when they are carried out, what the process is before, during, and after meeting your baby, and how to make the best of the experience.

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Ep66: How Your Partner Can Feel Prepared, Confident and Supportive During Labor with Alice Turner May 05, 2020

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Today I'm joined by Alice Turner, the creator of SupportingHer - a childbirth education class for whomever is going to be supporting you during labor.

We talk about why it's so important for your support partner to be knowledgable and prepared going into your birth. Alice shares tips about what the supporting partner should and shouldn't do, along with her favorite advice for providing physical and emotional assistance both during and after birth.

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Ep65: Amy's Birth Story - Trusting Your Intuition About Your Labor and Delivery Apr 28, 2020

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In this birth story episode, Amy talks about her uneventful pregnancy, having her water accidentally broken at 39 weeks, and her episiotomy.

Amy and I talk about how she knew she wanted an epidural, how it felt, and why she was overall very happy with her hospital birth experience. We also discuss the episiotomy she received and what's so upsetting about that.

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