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Summary: Pregnant people get bombarded with all sorts of advice on maternity: a lot of it unsolicited, and often outdated or just plain incorrect.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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Is there such a thing as too much exercise during pregnancy.? It’s common knowledge that you should stay active while expecting. Walking, swimming, and doing prenatal yoga can all be super helpful, but what about barre, crossfit, and weightlifting? Deb Flashenberg has answers. Show-notes at: birthful.com/podcastexercise Support our sponsors: Bumpboxes.com - code BIRTHFUL Expectful.com/birthful - free, two week trial. If you enjoy what you hear, remember to subscribe to the show.
3/22 to 3/28 is World Doula Week, and so I wanted to do a bit of celebrating by bringing you some fabulous birth moments but from my doula perspective. And of course, I’ll be digging deeper by telling you WHY I think these moments are special. Show-notes at: birthful.com/podcastdoulamoments/ Support our sponsors: Bumpboxes.com - code BIRTHFUL for 35% off your first box in a subscription Fullscript.com/birthful to learn more If you enjoy what you hear, leave your rating or review.
We take a close look at the ARRIVE trial abstract that suggests elective inductions at 39 weeks could reduce the cesarean rate. What does this mean for pregnant people and maternity care? Does mother nature really have it all wrong? Is there a better way of reducing the cesarean rate? Sharon Muza helps make sense of it all. Show-notes at: birthful.com/podcastarrivetrialabstract Support our sponsors: Casper.com/birthful - Code: Birthful ora.organic - Code: Birthful
How do newborns sleep, and when do they start sleeping through the night? What’s the best way to set down a healthy sleep foundation? Are there things you should avoid doing? How can you get more sleep? Check it out. Show-notes at: birthful.com/podcastnewbornsleep Support our sponsors: Use code BIRTHFUL at RXBAR.com/birthful to get 25% off Use code BIRTHFUL at Bebomia.com to get $200 off If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps!
What does restoring your vitality even mean? Is restoring the same as getting your body back? What are the 5 universal needs towards restoration? How can you prepare for the profound experience of codependency that’s coming your way, within a culture that’s obsessed with self-sufficiency? Kimberly Johnson shares the simple answer. Show-notes at birthful.com/podcastpostpartumvitality Support our sponsors: SunBasket.com/BIRTHFUL and get $35 off Fullscript.com/birthful to learn more
As humans, we’ve got enormous energy-hungry brains, made up of rare building blocks. How does your pregnant body and the placenta build your baby’s brain from scratch, and what should you eat before, during and after pregnancy to help it be the healthiest? “Show-notes” page: birthful.com/podcastgrowahealthybrain Support our sponsors: www.ORA.organic - code BIRTHFUL to get 15% off your first order. Fullscript.com/birthful to learn more
When trying to conceive, the process of peeing on a stick can be fraught with emotions, and having to work on boosting your fertility or undergo treatments, can take over your life, bringing forth feelings of guilt, resentment, isolation, grief, and much stress. What can you do to make this a more enjoyable ride? Heidi Brockmyre has answers. Check it out. “Show-notes” at: birthful.com/podcastfertilityrollercoaster Support our sponsors: Fullscript.com/birthful Expectful.com/birthful
Babies are constantly and very specifically communicating their needs to us. So what are some ways they do that? How can you tune into and translate their messages? And what if you have a baby that needs more help navigating the world? The fabulous Carrie Contey has answers. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the “show-notes” at: birthful.com/podcastunderstandingbaby If you enjoy what you hear, subscribe!
What if instead of asking “what happened” during a birth, we instead asked the birthing person: “what happened TO YOU?” What if we stopped defining birth as vaginal, or medicated, induced, or cesarean, and looked at it as a meaning-making event? Is there even a way to prepare for this type of transformation? Britta Bushnell tells more. This episode's “show-notes”: birthful.com/podcastbirthtransformation Support our sponsors: Go to Sun Basket.com/BIRTHFUL Go to Expectful.com/birthful
What does the postpartum hormonal rollercoaster look like? How can you support your hormonal balance to avoid adrenal fatigue and autoimmune issues? What’s causing your vaginal dryness, and should you consider “vaginal rehab”? Dr. Jolene Brighten tells us more. Check out the “show-notes” page: birthful.com/podcasthormonesafterbirth/ If you enjoy what you hear, leave your rating or review. It really helps! Support our sponsors: Fullscript.com/birthful Expectful.com/birthful
It’s sadly not uncommon for babies to cry inconsolably for long periods of time, and we usually attribute it to colic or the so-called witching hour. But what if there were a proven set of steps you could follow to calm your baby instantly and consistently? Dr. Harvey Karp tells us more. Check it out. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastcalmingreflex
What are the 4 components of pain? Does pain equate suffering? If the signal doesn’t make it to the brain, is it pain? And how can you (and your partner!) change that signal before it arrives? Pain specialist Julie Bonapace has answers. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastworkingwithpain/ Support our sponsors: Go to Expectful.com/birthful to start your free two-week trial.
131: The Value of Postpartum Stories, with Chaya Kasse Valier
Today we’re talking about Gestational Diabetes. What is it? How is it diagnosed? How reliable are these tests? If you are diagnosed, what does that mean for your pregnancy, baby and birth? Why does the usually recommended GD diet result in worsening results, and is there a better alternative to all this? Lily Nichols has answers. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastgd
Today we are going to go beyond the birth plan to talk about birth principles. Although a well crafted birth plan can be a powerful tool, more often than not their formulaic, and outcome-focused nature can give a false illusion of control, and elicit eye rolls from jaded caregivers. The truth is, your efforts may be better spent on first crafting your own set of birth principles. Jessie Harrold explains why. Check it out! Support our sponsors: Go to Expectful.com/birthful to start your free two-week trial
