The Birthful Podcast
Summary: Pregnant people get bombarded with all sorts of advice on maternity: a lot of it unsolicited, and often outdated or just plain incorrect. In the Birthful Podcast, Adriana Lozada talks with pregnancy, birth and postpartum experts, as well as new parents to distill that information down to the relevant stuff. Think of us as your own specialized team of birth pros! We know that being pregnant can be tough. That being a mom can be hard. That having a baby can be exhausting. And we hope to make it easier by giving you tried and tested tips and tools that you can use. From “laid-back” breastfeeding to safer bed-sharing, circumcision to VBACs, we’ll give you well-researched, evidence-based information so YOU can make the choices that best fit your family. Join us every week by subscribing on iTunes! Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Find more about her and The Birthful Podcast at Birthful.com. Please note: Although I have years of experience, I'm not a doctor, nor am I familiar with your particular circumstances, and neither are my guests. Please double check all the info you hear here with your care provider. This show is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Thanks.
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After her first birth Julia experienced undiagnosed postpartum depression along with major breastfeeding struggles. Second time around, she was dreading her baby’s arrival rather than excitedly awaiting it, so she did something about it. Show-notes: birthful.com/podcast-Postpartum-Depression-Breastfeeding-Story Sponsors: GreenChef.us/birthful for %50 off 1st box Expectful.com/birthful for free month
Herbs can be micronutrient powerhouses, that support your immune, nervous and endocrine systems, but some of them may not be recommended during this time of your life. With conflicting messages about what to take when, how should you approach these plants? Show-notes: birthful.com/podcast-herbs-pregnancy-postpartum Sponsors: Care.com/birthful for 30% off a premium membership Expectful.com/birthful for free, 1 month trial
Danielle’s first birth included a long induction and an epidural. It wasn’t until getting pregnant 10 years later that she realized she carried a lot of trauma from birth number one. So what did she do differently the second time to help her heal and have a better experience? Show notes: birthful.com/podcast-traumatic-birth-redemption-story Sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off Expectful.com/birthful for free, one month trial
Waiting a few minutes to clamp a newborn’s umbilical cord can have significant health benefits, and yet the debate of early vs. delayed cord clamping rages on. What’s the big deal? Dr. Mark Sloan explains and shares what the evidence says. Show-notes: https://www.birthful.com/podcastdcc/ Sponsors: birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off expectful.com/birthful for free, two-week trial If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe!
Having had two flawless postpartum periods under her belt, Kayla Sanmiguel didn’t know how to cope when postpartum anxiety and severe panic disorder came out of nowhere after her third birth. Listen to what she learned from her experiences, and how she’s approaching the birth of her fourth baby very differently, armed with new tools and wisdom. Show-notes: birthful.com/podcast-postpartum-anxiety-Story Mamastrut.com - code BIRTHFUL2018 for free shipping in the US
When you’re expecting, anxiety and worrying seem to take center stage, especially if you are categorized as high-risk. What can you do with these feelings? Can they affect your and your baby’s health? How do you make the mind-body connection work for you, to put this anxiety in its place? Show notes:: birthful.com/podcast-anxious-mind-pregnancy Sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off Expectful.com/birthful for free, two week trial
Margo Fox shares her challenging vaginal birth, that included trying all the natural things to avoid a medical induction, navigating disappointing vaginal checks, reluctantly getting an epidural. And yet, she persisted. Check it out. Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-natural-induction-epidural-vaginal-birth-story Sponsors: Go to birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding and use the code BIRTHFUL for 15% off Go to expectful.com/birthful to get a free, two week trial.
You can read all the books, take all the classes, listen to all the podcasts, set up a dream birth team, but no amount of preparation will get the birthing done for you. So, are you doing the inner work that will allow you to step up and own your birth? Shalome Stone tell us more. Show-notes at: birthful.com/podcast-show-up-at-your-birth Support our sponsors: Go to birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off Go to GreenChef.us/birthful for $50 off first box
Julia is the daughter of a midwife, who grew up immersed in birth culture. For as long as she can remember, she had hoped for a home water birth. What happens when labor has other plans, that include a transfer to the hospital? Check it out. Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-homebirth-transfer-hospital-story Sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off expectful.com/birthful for free, two week trial
How do relaxin and changes in blood volume affect your whole body? How does what’s happening to the pelvis relate to the uterus, and the baby inside it? How do you get back to alignment after birth, and how does breastfeeding affect these changes? Molly Deutschbein has answers. Show notes: birthful.com/podcast-structural-body-changes-pregnancy Takecareof.com - code BIRTHFUL for 25% off first month Mylola.com - code BIRTHFUL for 40% off Make sure to subscribe!
Margot Strauhull, with "history of macrosomal infant", had an hospital induction with an OB and one managed by midwives. Her third birth, where she switched providers and gave birth at freestanding birth center with midwives, and finally had the undisturbed physiological birth she was hoping for. Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-inductions-undisturbed-birth-stories Sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off expectful.com/birthful for free, two week trial
Babies grow and develop at an astounding rate. Those developmental leaps happen at specific times, following some not-so-sunshiny days. Listen to Dr. Frans Plooij, creator of The Wonder Weeks, explain what the fussy phases are all about, how to tell they are happening, and what you can do about it. Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-wonder-weeks/ Sponsors: Use the code BIRTHFUL at birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding for 15% off Go to care.com/birthful for 30% off a premium membership
Lauren had a super easy pregnancy, where she continued to do a mix of CrossFit, swimming, yoga, and tons of dog walking! Even so, the birth was pretty much the most challenging thing she’s ever done. Check out why she now concludes that “everyone is a badass”. Check it out! Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-unmedicated-midwife-hospital-birth-story Support our sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off expectful.com/birthful for free, two week trial
How should you touch a laboring person during contractions? How should you touch them in between contractions? Should you use both hands? Should you lean in? How fast should you go? Why is touch helpful at all? Yiska Obadia has answers. Check it out! Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-comforting-touch-massage-labor Sponsors: Go to simplecontacts.com/birthful or use code BIRTHFUL For $30 off Go to expectful.com/birthful to get a free, two week trial
A former labor and delivery nurse and current childbirth educator, Vanessa thought she knew what to expect from birth. But nothing could really prepare her for the exhaustion, fear and overwhelm she felt when contractions went away. How did she get past those feelings to push her baby out? Show notes at: birthful.com/podcast-fear-fearlessness-homebirth-story Sponsors: Birthful.com/simplybreastfeeding - code BIRTHFUL for 15% off expectful.com/birthful for free, two week trial