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The Magic of Postpartum Doulas, with Sariah Wight

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As a mother of 3 and someone who has experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, I wish I had known about postpartum doulas sooner in my journey.

Postpartum care, especially in the U.S., is absolutely vital. Despite the popular narrative, postpartum care is not just about holding your baby and delivering frozen dinner. While those things are amazing and can be so helpful, postpartum doulas come equipped with extra knowledge, tools, and support measures to care for the whole you because you deserve to be taken care of too.

I'm so honored to be joined by Sariah Wight, a postpartum doula here in Utah, who is here to share all her postpartum magic in this week's episode.

Show Notes:

1:11 - Our reviewer of the week shares that she loves sharing this podcast with her clients as a birth and postpartum doula

3:32 - Introducing Sariah Wight, a postpartum doula and mother of 3. She shares how she made the decision to become a postpartum doula after experiencing...

Babywearing with Certified Babywearing Educator: Annie Roskelley

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This week we are joined by Annie Roskelley, a mother to 3 kids, certified babywearing educator, and volunteer at Babywearing Weber/Davis County Utah. She's sharing all her tips for making babywearing easy and enjoyable no matter how old your baby is or how much experience you have with carriers.

Show Notes:

1:12 - Reviewer of the week!

3:23 - Introducing Annie Roskelley, a mother of 3 and certified babywearing educator

5:44 - What are babywearing groups and what do they actually offer?

7:07 - Where can you find a babywearing group?

7:50 - I share my (kinda ridiculous) experience going through carriers trying to find the right fit

11:11 - Annie shares the amazing benefits of babywearing (anyone wanna go to the bathroom with both their hands free? )

13:04 - Can you wear your baby after a cesarean birth?

14:40 - All the tips for keeping baby safe in any carrier!

15:45 - When do you switch your baby from inward to outward facing?

17:35 - What if baby doesn't like...

Things They Don't Tell You: Newborn Edition

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It's ok to wonder why your birth team feels like you're qualified to take your baby home and keep them alive! Newborns give us so many firsts and the truth is none of us know what we are doing. Spoiler alert: you're going to be great. In the meantime, let's go over all the things that make us laugh, cry, and push our mental stability to the limit...knowing we wouldn't trade any of it for the world!

[4:42] I don't want to call myself selfish, but...

[7:23] Is my baby breathing?

[8:53] Cortney shares her experience with having a smart mom and an incredible support system for her newborn and herself postpartum.

[12:07] Can you have enough pictures and videos of your baby? Maybe!

[16:00] Kids love to hear stories about themselves as they get older. If you have boys, they especially love the poop and toot stories!

[18:02] The umbilical cord lasts for a hot minute and comes with bonus surprises! Yay!

[22:45] Electricity and depression can actually be paired during nursing.

[25:42]...

And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures

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We love talking about all things birth, but there a few things you need to know after birth in order to make an informed decision for your baby. This episode goes over the basics of what will be offered or required for baby within their first 24-48 hours of life.

[3:54] Delayed Cord-Clamping

[5:19] What cord-milking is and why it isn't a best practice for baby.

[7:52] Why immediate skin to skin has so many benefits for mom and baby.

[9:42] Hepatitis B Immunization

[12:09] Vitamin K Injection + Oral Vitamin K

[14:08] Erythromycin eye ointment

[16:13] Washing your baby - not necessarily a procedure, but the evidence to wait is pretty good!

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Circumcision: Both Sides

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We don't shy away from discussing the difficult stuff and this week's episode is no exception! We get into the nitty-gritty behind all things circumcision...a big decision if you are expecting a little boy. Since we both have contrasting points-of-view on this topic, it means you'll find a safe space, support, and honest talk

All of the mamas in our community are trying to do what's best by their baby. So even if your decision on this topic is different than someone else's, you deserve all the love and respect we can offer. Keep doing you- you're a GREAT mom!

[2:12] You are going to get two very different points of views from both of us because we both represent opposite sides...and we still get along and respect and support each other as women and mothers!

[3:42] Cortney & her husband were on different sides of this issue at the beginning.

[4:14] Cortney's initial reasons for circumcision: uncircumcised penises were prone to...

Looking for all the best freebies and downloads?!

The Magic of Postpartum Doulas, with Sariah Wight

Babywearing with Certified Babywearing Educator: Annie Roskelley

Things They Don't Tell You: Newborn Edition

And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures

Circumcision: Both Sides

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