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#025: Natural Birth in the Hospital: Part 2 Jan 05, 2016

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Join us as we talk about how to have a natural birth in the hospital!

In this episode, Stephanie interviews Cori Gentry, a certified childbirth educator, to discuss how to have a more “natural birth” in the hospital.

Women have a wide range of options when it comes to where they want to give birth and who they want on their birth team. Ultimately, the best choice is whatever mom and her family feel comfortable with.

We’ve talked about home births on past episodes, so today we want to open up the conversation and discuss hospital births. If a woman wants to have a natural birth, but feels more comfortable in the hospital, there are a few important things she needs to keep in mind.

This episode will help you feel more educated and empowered in the hospital whether or not a natural birth is your end goal.

Cori Gentry’s bio:

Through the stories of her mother and family members Cori grew up believing that natural birth was normal. After studying Early Childhood Education at California State Monterey Bay, she became a childcare provider in 2005 and was surprised by how common cesareans and epidurals were among her clients. No one seemed to believe natural birth was achievable, and her hopes for a natural birth were often met with “You’ll be begging for drugs!”

Cori married the pop punk rocker of her dreams in 2007, and on Valentine’s Day 2009 Eric and Cori were thrilled to find that we were pregnant. They immediately sought a comprehensive natural childbirth class and when they discovered there were none in the area, she knew she would someday offer one.

Cori and Eric now have four sons, Milo is 6, Ashley is 4, Indiana is 2, and Everett turns one today (Dec 22). Her births have been very different. She has birthed at 38 weeks and after 42 weeks, at three different local hospitals and at home, with doctors and midwives, medicated and natural.

Advocating for options and safety in childbirth is something Cori lives daily. She is the President of the Birth Network of Monterey County, Co-Leader of the International Cesarean Awareness Networks (ICAN) of Monterey County, and on the Board of Directors for Improving Birth. Cori’s website is birthchemistry.com.

TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] Intro

[1:14] Steph’s Updates

[3:08] Cori Gentry’s biography

[5:12] Why childbirth education is so important and what to look for in a class

[15:00] Important considerations when creating a birth plan

[22:23] Informed consent and women's rights during childbirth

[25:35] Strategies to be more comfortable in the hospital

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#024: Natural Birth in the Hospital: Part 1 Dec 22, 2015

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In this episode, Stephanie interviews Cori Gentry, a certified childbirth educator, to discuss how to have a more “natural birth” in the hospital.

This episode will help you feel more educated and empowered in the hospital whether or not a natural birth is your end goal.

Cori Gentry's bio:

Cori Gentry is the owner of Birth Chemistry Birth Classes and is a certified Birth Boot Camp natural childbirth educator and an Evidence Based Birth instructor. She offers 10 week natural childbirth classes, 6 week home birth preparation classes, and Evidence Based Birth workshops.Through the stories of her mother and family members Cori grew up believing that natural birth was normal. After studying Early Childhood Education at California State Monterey Bay, she became a childcare provider in 2005 and was surprised by how common cesareans and epidurals were among her clients. No one seemed to believe natural birth was achievable, and her hopes for a natural birth were often met with "You'll be begging for drugs!"Cori married the pop punk rocker of her dreams in 2007, and on Valentine's Day 2009 Eric and Cori were thrilled to find that we were pregnant. They immediately sought a comprehensive natural childbirth class and when they discovered there were none in the area, she knew she would someday offer one.Cori and Eric now have four sons, Milo is 6, Ashley is 4, Indiana is 2, and Everett turns one today (Dec 22). Her births have been very different. She has birthed at 38 weeks and after 42 weeks, at three different local hospitals and at home, with doctors and midwives, medicated and natural.

TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] Intro

[1:25] Steph's Updates

[3:12] Cori Gentry's biography

[5:42] The history of obstetrics and why things are they way they are today

[13:45] Differences between an OB and a midwife (training, philosophy on birth, etc.)

[19:20] Differences between the medical model of care and the midwifery model of care

[24:25] Tips for having a natural hospital birth

[31:05] What a doula is and why you should consider getting one

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#023: Natural Remedies for Kids Dec 08, 2015

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Join us as we talk about natural remedies for kids!

In this episode, Aglaée continue interviewing her birth doula and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Shivaune Wright, to learn more about natural ways to care for your little ones and the whole family.

We discuss natural remedies for:

colds & flus,
bumps & bruises,
cuts & scratches,
diaper rash,
gut bug, and
constipation.

We also have an important discussion about the role of fever that you will not want to miss!

Be prepared to learn a lot and make sure you grab your pen and notebook to take notes on how to build your own natural medicine cabinet.

Dr Shivaune Wright's bio:

Dr Shivaune Wright is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, and Birth Doula, registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, a rigorous 4-year full-time program, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Dr Wright has a general family practice in Ajax and East Toronto, with an interest in pregnancy & postpartum health, pediatrics, hormonal disturbances, stress management, digestive and immune health, detoxification, weight management, fertility. She is an active member of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors.

When she’s not furthering her knowledge of Naturopathic Medicine through courses and workshops, and working with patients in the clinic, Shivaune can be found raising her two young boys, experimenting in the kitchen, with dirty hands in the garden, traveling, biking, doing yoga and reading. She lives with her partner and their two children in the east end of Toronto.

TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] intro

[5:10] start of part 2 of our interview with Dr Shivaune Wright

[5:39] colds & flus

[12:38] the benefits of fever and when to consult your doctor

[21:26] bumps & bruises

[23:25] cuts & scratches

[25:25] diaper rash

[27:20] gut bug

[28:55] constipation

[31:51] where to find Dr. Shivaune Wright

[33:19] outro

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SHOWNOTES:

Dr Wright's website: MedicineDoneDifferently.com
Recipe to make your own baby wipes
Aglaée's free ebook ''Top 7 Superfoods for Supermoms''
Stephanie's new program: Healthy Mama, happy baby
- Learn more at RockYourHormones.com or Whole30.com/hmhb
Products discussed in this episode:

Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

#22: Natural ways to boost your family's immunity Nov 24, 2015

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Join us as we talk about natural ways to boost your family's immunity! In this episode, Aglaée interviews her birth doula, Dr. Shivaune Wright, and discuss how the immune system works and what we can do to boost our immunity using foods and other natural strategies to keep the whole family healthy this winter and all year round.

Dr Shivaune Wright's bio:

TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] intro

[3:23] Dr. Shivaune Wright's ]bio

[5:11] apologies for the sound quality!

[5:47] start of the interview

[6:44] how the immune system works

[10:00] nutrition tips to boost immunity

[15:11] the link between the gut and immunity

[19:46] the role of food sensitivities

[20:50] probiotics and fermented foods!

[23:14] breastfeeding

[24:00] stress and your immune system

[27:05] castor oil tummy rubs

[29:50] vitamin D and omega-3 fats

[31:54] outro

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SHOWNOTES:

Dr Wright's website: MedicineDoneDifferently.com
EWG's Dirty Dozen List
Aglaée's free ebook ''Top 7 Superfoods for Supermoms''

#021: Postpartum Weight Loss Nov 10, 2015

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Join us as we talk about postpartum weight loss! Stephanie and Aglaée understand the physical, mental, and emotional struggles surrounding postpartum body image and weight. Every mom is different and will experience this transition in their own unique way.

On this episode, we break down myths about breastfeeding and weight loss, discuss hormonal implications for weight loss, share our personal stories, and provide strategies for healthy postpartum weight loss.

TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] Intro

[3:00] Stephanie's updates

[7:40] Aglaée's updates

[11:05] Intro to postpartum hormones

[17:30] Stephanie's story on postpartum weight loss

[25:05] Aglaée's story on postpartum weight loss

[33:20] 5 strategies for healthy postpartum weight loss

SHOWNOTES:

Great read: Why Didn't I Lose Weight While Breastfeeding?
Aglaée's furniture-free living room
Stephanie's new program: Healthy Mama, happy baby
- Learn more at RockYourHormones.com or Whole30.com/hmhb

#020 - Co-sleeping Oct 27, 2015

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Join Stephanie Greunke, MS, RD and Aglaée Jacob, MS, RD as they share their latest updates and adventures with co-sleeping.

If you're feeling alone in your struggle to get sleep as a new mom or are second-guessing your choice to co-sleep, you won't want to miss this episode. Stephanie and Aglaée discuss their personal struggles and experimentation with various infant sleep methods. You'll learn sleep strategies that work the best for them, which result in less tears and more sleep for the entire family.

TIMESTAMPS

[0:00] Intro

[2:23] Steph's Updates

[10:30] Aglaée's Updates

[21:00] Steph's baby sleep story

[33:30] Aglaée's baby sleep story

#019- Elimination Communication (EC or Infant Potty Training) with Andrea Olson Oct 13, 2015

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Join us in this episode as we learn more about EC (Elimination Communication) or infant potty training. Did you know that children are now in diapers until the age of 36-38 months today while they used to be potty trained before the age of 18 months back in 1957? Elimination communication is a gentle way to help your baby and toddler not only learn about how to get rid of diapers more quickly but most importantly to empower him or her to better communicate about the basic need to eliminate. Listen to our interview with Andrea Olson, a mom of 3 and an expert on the topic, to see how you can incorporate EC in your life.

Andrea Olson's bio: Andrea Olson, M.A., is a pioneer in helping parents reduce diaper dependence with any age child or baby, from birth through toddlerhood. She has her Master’s Degree in Psychology and presently lives in Asheville, NC, with her husband and children. She is author of three books: Go Diaper Free, a simple handbook for elimination communication for 0-18 month babies, The Tiny Potty Training Book, a simple guide to non-coercive potty training for toddlers 18 months and up, and the new Tiny Potty board book for children 6 months and up. She also created and sells a line of small children's underwear to support EC and early toilet training, called Tiny Undies.

Learn about EC with Andrea Olson

TIMESTAMPS

[2:09] Aglaée's updates

[7:57] Andrea Olson's bio

[8:58] Introduction to EC (Elimination Communication)

[11:40] Andrea's EC experiences with her 3 babies

[18:04] Pottying in the past and other cultures

[20:54] What does it mean to be potty independent and potty trained?

[22:25] Average age for children to be potty trained nowadays

[23:32] Best age to start potty training

[24:38] Average potty trained age in 1957 before commercial diapers

[25:35] How EC and potty training differ with age(0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months vs 18+ months)

[28:45] How to fit EC in your busy schedule and doing EC part-time

[29:49] How EC is an integral part of parenting and life for Andrea

[33:30] Aglaée's difficulties with EC following a move and baby getting mobile (potty pauses, how to get back into a routine with EC and how to avoid teaching toddlers to pee on the floor)

[40:35] Recent rant from Andrea about how diapers shouldn't be used as a wearable toilet

[47:10] Cloth vs disposable diapers as back-up for EC families

[49:45] Andrea's website, books and podcast about going diaper free

[53:15] Outro

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SHOWNOTES

Andrea's website: Go Diaper Free
Go Diaper Free: A simple handbook for elimination communication (0-18 months)
The Tiny Potty Training Book: A simple guide for non-coercive potty training (18 months +)
Podcast: The Go Diaper Free Podcast
Tiny undies: organic cotton for 6 months to 3 years in gender-neutral colours

#018: Diastasis Recti, Core, and Pelvic Floor with Wendy Powell from the MuTu System Sep 29, 2015

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Core and pelvic floor health is something that is often not considered during their pregnancy; however, during the postpartum period mom’s may notice that they still look pregnant, experience a little leaking when laughing or working out, or have pain in their back or lower body. It’s really important to address these issues to feel your very best! Wendy breaks down this complex topic and provides practical tips and inspiration. This is a must listen for pregnant women and women in the postpartum. Even if you don’t think you’re dealing with core or pelvic floor issues, you’ll want to tune into to understand how you can reduce or prevent problems in the future. We know you’ll love Wendy’s positive and empowering message!

Wendy’s Bio:

Wendy is an expert in postpartum and postpregnancy exercise, and after working with thousands of women who suffer from Mummy Tummy (aka pregnancy belly and weak pelvic floor), she realized how misinformed most of them were, specifically when it came to exactly how their abdominal muscles change as a result of pregnancy. Which is why helping women to not only look and feel fabulous, but also to be strong, pain-free, supple and fully functional, continues to be her inspiration and motivation. Medically endorsed MuTu System is a 12-week program with a whole-body approach to alignment that can help help all moms, new and old, rebuild a foundation for a strong core with natural activation, a healthy pelvic floor, and will get them on the road to achieving their pre-baby body.

Wendy Powell talks about diastasis recti, core, and pelvic floor health.

TIMESTAMPS:

[1:09] Stephanie’s Updates

[2:45] Wendy’s Introduction

[4:10] Wendy’s Story + Why she created the MuTu System

[7:30] Why core and pelvic floor problems are so prevalent

[8:55] Why you need to approach healing through a whole body approach vs. focusing on a few core exercises

[9:55] What diastasis recti is

[14:19] Why hernia surgeries may not work

[14:40] What exercises are safe and which are best to avoid

[18:30] How soon after birth can moms safely begin working on their core

[20:05] The differences between what is common and what is normal. The deal with urinary incontinence postpartum.

[22:40] Diastasis recti and future pregnancies

[24:40] What tailbone pressure and pain could be a sign of and a simple step to help it

[29:08 ] Wendy’s top tips for healing the core and pelvic floor

[37:08] Info about the MuTu System

SHOWNOTES:

MuTu website
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mutusystem
Web: www.mutusystem.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mutusystem
Twitter: @mutusystem

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Disclaimer

Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

#017: PCOS with Stefani Ruper Sep 15, 2015

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Join us in this episode as we learn more about PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), one of the most prevalent hormonal imbalances and top cause of infertility and subfertility in women. This interview with Stefani Ruper from Paleo for Women will help you better understand what PCOS is, how to determine your personal PCOS type, the optimal way to eat with PCOS, how to balance your hormones naturally, if PCOS is reversible and the 3 top strategies to manage your PCOS symptoms and boost your fertility.

Stefani Ruper's bio: Stefani Ruper is the author of the best-selling paleo women’s health manifesto Sexy by Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Lifelong Sex Appeal and Soaring Confidence. She is the voice behind the Paleo for Women blog and The Paleo Women Podcast. Stefani holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Boston University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in philosophy at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

Stefani Ruper talks about PCOS

TIMESTAMPS

[1:28] Stephanie's update

[6:10] Aglaée's update

[9:05] What is PCOS? - Signs, symptoms and diagnosis

[12:53] Risks of PCOS (in both overweight and normal-weight women!)

[16:16] The 4 main types of PCOS

[22:22] Natural ways to balance estrogen levels (high and low)

[26:22] Optimal way to eat with PCOS

[29:16] Menu example for PCOS

[32:00] Tracking calories and macronutrients

[35:41] Pregnancy and PCOS

[38:35] Is PCOS curable or reversible?

[41:22] Stefani's top 3 strategies for women with PCOS

[44:44] The connection between digestive health and PCOS

[46:09] Details about Stefani's website, books and programs

[51:30] Outro

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher.

SHOWNOTES

Disclaimer

#016: Making Baby/Toddler Food Fun and Easy with Rochelle Serna Sep 01, 2015

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Join us as we talk about fun, simple and creative way to nourish you baby and toddler. In this episode, we discuss food introduction, the differences between feeding an infant and a toddler, fun feeding products, tips and tricks for dining out, preventing fussy eaters and Rochelle's 3 top tips for successful infant & toddler feeding. For more about Baby-Led Weaning, we also suggest you have a listen to episode 014.

Rochelle's bio: Rochelle Serna is a nutritional therapist with a background in child & family development. She combines ancestral nutrition, the newest science, & a holistic approach to provide nourishing tools for natural fertility, pregnancy, & healthy babies.

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher.

Shownotes

Rochelle's blog
Wean Green glass locks containers
Prince Lionheart suction cup table mat
Lobster chair
Dr. Bobby G

Rochelle's mama manifesto:

I'm not sure why people insist on telling me that I'm denying my son experiences, or that he'll sneak candy & junk food behind my back as soon as he's old enough to do so (saying it in a tone to hurt me?). By educating & implementing healthy eating practices with my son I am not depriving him. In fact, I'm giving him a gift. Not only will he be set up with the building blocks for a lifetime of health, but he will be able to make informed & educated choices about the food he eats & the way that he cares for his body for the rest of his life. He will have many, many wonderful experiences. He will taste many incredible foods. He will be given autonomy to choose what he wants to eat & do, & I will have the knowledge that he is not doing so blindly.

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