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Don't let this title fool you- it's not that dramatic! We love both, and dislike both, depending on the provider. But the right provider for you will largely depend on what kind of birth experience you desire. Above all, find someone who respects and supports those birthing goals!

 

[2:45] The difference in Education/Schooling

[6:12] What kind of care each offers

[8:00] Who takes insurance and what that looks like

[8:57] Hot topic: Obstetricians are trained surgeons

[10:04] Midwives are trained in normal

[11:09] The different medications that can be prescribed during labor for each provider

[13:12] Cesarean birth rates

[14:11] What if a mom is high-risk??

[15:08] Reliance on medical tools

[15:50] The Med-wife

[22:16] OB vs Midwife during birth

[25:27] What we've observed as patients and doulas

[32:11] Questions to find the right provider for YOU

[33:29] Tell us who you chose and why!

 

 

You asked, we listened! This episode will give you some simple, fun ways to get birth started. Some you may have heard of, and others may be totally new to you. While we are careful to share only those things that are safe and evidence-based, we are not medical professionals and cannot provide medical advice so be sure to talk with your provider before trying these.

 

[3:05] When you want to utilize these tools and all the legitimate reasons to get things moving.

[11:47] Why we just spent all this time talking about why to not get things moving!

[12:23] Ways that you can jumpstart your birth from the comfort of your home; everything from dates, castor oil, baby positioning, herbs, sex and more.

[17:56] After 37 weeks and it's time to get things moving...

[19:00] Your cervix and the Bishop's Score

[23:21] Membrane sweeps and when it's a good time to give it a go!

[25:29] What if I tested positive for GBS?

[27:35] Wrapping it all up!

 

 

 

With terms like Advanced Maternal Age and Geriatric Mother being thrown around, it's time we broke down all the facts surrounding being pregnant and giving birth after the age of 35- including the hot topic of stillbirth. Share this episode with your friends who are also having babies in their late 30's & beyond!

 

[4:03] Why "Geriatric" is not even close to an appropriate term for a pregnant woman.

[5:29] Why you need to have the correct information about giving birth over 35.

[6:31] Why women are choosing to have children later in life?

[7:15] Challenges for women giving birth after 35

[8:10] The Hot Topic: Stillbirth

[9:58] Relative vs. Absolute Risk

[11:43] Gestation and how it's different before and after age 35

[13:03] Why out of hospital midwifery care may be a great choice

[16:27] What stands in the way of a mother over 35 having her best birth?

[19:20] What you can do to have the best outcomes

 

With cesarean rates higher than ever in the U.S., we realize there is a major lack of education about why and how to avoid an unnecessary one, until now. This two-part podcast covers all things cesarean birth: from the history behind cesarean birth, where it developed, why the cesarean birth rate has not gone down (even though it should have), why a provider may recommend one - including which reasons are legitimate and which can be avoided, what you can expect if you have one, and most importantly how to PREVENT an unnecessary cesarean birth! This episode (Part 2) covers everything from what to expect during a cesarean birth, emotions that go along with one, and a quick overview for recovery. Spoiler alert: be gentle with yourself!

 

[1:13] What to expect during a cesarean birth

[7:10] Gentle cesareans

[11:12] Stephanie's cesarean birth experience

[14:20] Emotions that come along with cesarean birth

[16:45] Processing our birth stories

[17:48] What partners can do...