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[Birth Stories] Her Rapid Birth Was Unpredictable, so She Went Along for the Ride May 12, 2021

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Dana Saccomano did not expect her second birth to be what’s medically called “precipitous.” Even though it was so fast, she later realized how much all her practice and preparation paid off.

Listen through to the end for Adriana’s “Two Things to Do: One for You, One for the Rest of Us.” Every week, she selects actions, books, and other resources to further inform your intuition and support others on their birth journeys.

If you liked this episode, listen to this interview about knowing when to begin pushing during labor, and this short episode on electronic fetal monitors.

You can learn more about Dana @dana_breastfeedingcounselor. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at info@Birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Straight Talk about the Effects of Electronic Fetal Monitoring on You and Your Baby May 05, 2021

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Continuous electronic fetal monitoring, or EFM, can have a negative impact on your birth experience. Adriana Lozada explains how. And what you can ask care providers for to alleviate the complications it can cause.

If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on building a collaborative relationship with your care provider, or this short episode on what not to worry about during birth.

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You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at podcast@birthful.com. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Why Employers Need to Value Your Parenting Skills Apr 28, 2021

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Caregiving gives parents unmatched skills, and TendLab CEO Amy Henderson tells Adriana Lozada why it’s crucial to support them in bringing all that valuable knowledge and experience to the workplace.

If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on how to navigate identity shifts when you become a parent, and this birth story from a mom learning to navigate the postpartum life with her partner.

You can find Amy Henderson at tendlab.com or on Instagram @amytendlab.

Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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[Birth Stories] Why a Birth Team Was Key in Overcoming Her Fears Apr 14, 2021

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Kristina Colangelo visualized a flowing birth, but the reality caught her by surprise. Fortunately, her dad, mom, doula, and midwife supported her through a long labor due to a posterior baby, prolonged hyperemesis gravidarum, and the fear of tearing. She tells Adriana Lozada how her team made meeting her baby the most interconnected experience.

If you liked this episode, listen to this interview all about birth doulas, and this short episode on eight questions to ask your care provider.

You can learn more about Kristina @power_baker. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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How to Know if Your Baby Is Getting Enough Milk Apr 07, 2021

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Adriana Lozada goes through simple ways to measure how much you’re producing while nursing, and shares useful facts that lead to successful breastfeeding.

If you liked this episode, listen to this episode all about what to expect when breastfeeding, and this story about how to overcome breastfeeding problems.

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What Actually Happens After Giving Birth, Physically and Emotionally Mar 31, 2021

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Ob-gyn Dr. Meedlen Charles walks us through the common changes you can expect –physically and mentally– during the postpartum period. She and Adriana Lozada break down which symptoms are red flags to discuss with your care provider.

If you liked this episode, listen to this interview with a pelvic health physical therapist, this episode about the changes your body goes through in pregnancy and postpartum, and this short about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

You can find Dr. Meedleen Charles at @meedlencharles. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Why Your Due Date Is Also an Intervention Mar 24, 2021

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Your baby will arrive at the right time, regardless of your due date. Adriana Lozada explains how due dates are influenced by factors out of your control, and why you shouldn’t worry too much about them.

If you liked this episode, listen to this interview with more information about due dates.

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You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at podcast@birthful.com. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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How You Can Balance the Mental Load Mar 10, 2021

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Parents, particularly mothers, and especially during the pandemic, are under extreme psychological pressure. Adriana Lozada gives you a host of helpful tips to protect your mental health and ensure a more fair work balance among parenting partners.

If you liked this episode, listen to this episode about navigating identity shifts, and this episode about entering fatherhood.

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You can connect with Birthful on Instagram @birthfulpodcast and email us at podcast@birthful.com. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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How to Avoid a ‘Cascade of Interventions’ Mar 03, 2021

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OBGYN Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins breaks down the leading causes of what’s usually called a cascade of labor interventions—like an induction leading to a cesarean. She and Adriana Lozada offer insight into the risks and benefits of interventions, and help inform your decision-making during birth.

If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on inductions, and this short about what to ask your care provider.

You can find Nicole Rankins @drnicolerankins. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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[Birth Stories] 5-Day Induction Makes for a Very Confusing and Grueling Birth Feb 17, 2021

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Myra Flynn set out to have as few interventions as possible during the birth of her daughter. She tells Adriana Lozada what it was like to stand up for herself--and adapt to the circumstances--during her five days in labor.

If you liked this episode, listen to this interview about navigating the U.S. hospital system, and this episode all about the induction process.

You can learn more about Myra and her music at MyraFlynn.com or on Instagram @BabyMamaMyra. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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