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[Postpartum] Let's Talk About Depression Mar 18, 2015

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As many as 1 in 5 moms will become depressed after having a baby. That’s a huge number, that unfortunately seems to be on the rise. I talk with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about why postpartum depression happens, what it looks like, and what can be done about it.

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[Breastfeeding] When You Have a Low Milk Supply Mar 11, 2015

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Low milk supply—whether real or perceived—can seriously impact a breastfeeding relationship. I’ll be taking with Diana Cassar-Uhl, to help us navigate the constellation of reasons that may cause it, and possible solutions.

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What Are Tongue and Lip Ties? Feb 25, 2015

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If you have no idea what tongue and lip ties are, you’re in luck, because Dianne Cassidy tells us all about them, along with why there seems to be a tongue tie resurgence, how it can affect your best breastfeeding intentions, and what you can do about it.

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Vaginal Birth at Home After Cesarean Feb 18, 2015

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Today we're talking VBACs. More specifically home VBACs, with none other than the woman who coined the term, Nancy Wainer. Nancy's got story after birth story to debunk the myth that once a cesarean, always a cesarean, along with suggestions on how to avoid cesareans in general.

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Facing Birth Trauma Feb 04, 2015

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Having a baby is a monumental full body and mind event that can stir up a lot of feelings. What if the birth you think you should have and the one you actually have don’t match up? To go deep into all the feelings, I’ll be talking to Jodi Hall.

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Building Your Post-Birth Village Jan 28, 2015

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You know the saying about how “it takes a village….” It’s because life with a newborn is much harder than you think! How much support will you need, and how can you go about getting it? To find out, I’ll be talking with Kristy Zadrozny.

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All About Bed Rest Jan 21, 2015

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Being placed on bed rest can come as a great surprise, because while preparing for birth, very few moms even think about the possibility of it happening. When is bed rest recommended and how can you make the most of it? Today I’ll be talking with Darline Turner about this and more.

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Nutrition During Pregnancy Jan 07, 2015

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If you’re pregnant, you’re probably very familiar with all the things you should avoid eating. But can the things you do eat help lower your risks of prematurity, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and other complications? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Amy V. Haas.

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Let's Talk About Fertility and Age Dec 31, 2014

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Fertility facts when planning to have children later in life, is today's subject. In the past 40 years, the number of women waiting to have babies until their mid-30’s or later has significantly increased. How does age affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, and what can she do about it? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Dr. Lisa Doran.

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Going Into Birth Intuitively Dec 24, 2014

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What does it mean to go into birth intuitively? If you’ve never been given birth before, you’ve probably wondered, "How will I know when labor starts?" Only to have others tell you “Oh, you’ll know.” What else will you know, and how can you use it to your advantage during labor? To learn more, today I'll be talking to the extremely perceptive Lesley Everest.

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