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Water Birth—What Is It Exactly? Sep 28, 2016

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Water birth - What are there benefits to giving birth in water? Are there any risks? What about if you are considering a VBAC? Why has there been so much controversy around water births, and what does the evidence say? Barbara Harper tells us more.

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Prenatal Bonding Sep 21, 2016

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Prenatal Bonding - We now know that babies are conscious while in womb. They can hear sounds, learn, form memories, and respond to your stress. So, can connecting with your baby before the birth, make for better pregnancies and healthier babies? And how do you go about doing that? Dr. Jay Warren tells us more, including how singing, talking, and playing with your baby makes a difference.

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3rd Stage of Labor Sep 14, 2016

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3rd Stage of Labor - There are critical physiological changes that happen within mom and baby immediately after birth that allow for bonding and a healthy transition from womb to word. What are they, how can they be supported, and how do interventions change the hormonal flow? Dr. Sarah Buckley tells us more.

Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastthirdstage/

If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY)

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[Birth Stories] Determined to VBAC Aug 31, 2016

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We’ve arrived at the last episode of our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today, Jaime Hitt tells us about her VBAC, and all the ways she prepared differently than for her first birth in order to make it happen, including and unexpected external cephalic version. We talk about chiropractic care, cross-fit, prodromal labor, delayed cord clamping, having a VBAC supportive provider (not just tolerant), cesarean scar pain, and much more.

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[Birth Stories] A Challenging Pushing Stage Aug 17, 2016

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We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Kate Bechtold had previously pushed two babies out without too much fuss, so she was expecting her third to come out in no time. But what happens when she starts pushing with all her might, and doesn’t feel the baby move down?

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[Birth Stories] When Breech Doesn’t Flip Aug 10, 2016

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When Breech Doesn’t Flip - We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today, Chantal Shelstad shares the impact that having a cesarean birth due to a breech presentation had on her psyche, her ensuing struggle with postpartum mood anxiety for years to follow, and how preparation and determination were key in finally having the VBAC she wanted.

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[Birth Stories] Running Up the Stairs Does the Trick! Aug 03, 2016

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This week, Natasha Grey shares her lovely homebirth story, noting how an ultimatum from her midwife had her running for the stairs, and right into transition.

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[Birth Stories] 3 Epidurals & a 6th-Week Surprise Jul 27, 2016

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This week, Kate Turza tells us about her three epidural births, and highlights how what happens during the third stage of labor can impact breastfeeding and your recovery, even for many weeks after the birth.

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[Birth Stories] Have a Surreal Birth Experience! Jul 20, 2016

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Emily Alsheskie never really had any experience around children -nor was she all that excited about having kids. Oh, how things change! Check out her awesome and unconventional home water birth story, that happened while she lived in a small apartment, while going to school. Plus, many of the things she did to prepare for her birth, including hypnobirthing, chiropractic, saltwater pool, birthing affirmations, deep meditation.

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[Birth Stories] Support Beats Stubbornness Jun 29, 2016

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Victoria Wilson tells us how bringing great labor support to a birth makes for a much better experience than when you just bring your stubbornness.

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