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[1:41] Our Reviewer of the Week, Jo-Shanks, said: "I listened to this podcast before getting pregnant and all throughout my pregnancy journey. At my 36 week appointment, things changed very fast for me. I went from one slightly elevated blood pressure reading at 35 weeks to my midwife telling me I most likely would be induced the next day at my 36 week appointment. I credit this podcast with all the knowledge I walked into that induction with. I was able to consent to certain procedures with confidence and deny others. I was indeed induced the next day and less than 48 hours laster our daughter arrived. I did the daily exercises and truly believe that flipped out girl and got her in optimal position. Next baby I am not procrastinating and will be taking her course!"

[2:31] Sophie Harris is a pregnancy and postpartum psychotherapist and founder of Looking After Mum. Sophie has worked with hundreds of mums to manage feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and low mood to feel con...

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[1:58] Our Reviewer of the Week, Birthing in Bliss, said: "So thankful to stumble upon this inspiring podcast around 26 weeks pregnant while searching for info on the Fresh Test. That episode became the first of MANY that I devoured during the last 14 weeks of my pregnancy. Listening to and internalizing all of the birth stories and especially Stephanie's empowering explanations of unmediated birth in the birthing course emboldened me to switch my birth plans from the hospital where I had my first two babies to a birthing center at almost 35 weeks pregnant! I became hooked on the prenatal exercises and utilized the meditation tracks every evening, even making my own to relax with before and during labor. I had the labor and delivery experience of my dreams and was truly able to be present during every moment, enjoying the spa- like ambiance of the birthing center culminating in a beautiful water birth. Watching my previously skeptical physician husband fully shift his o...

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[1:37] Our Reviewer of the Week, Madi-12-12, said: "I give this podcast credit for my amazing unmedicated birth experience! Education is key to an amazing birth experience and this podcast provides it! I was unable to take the birth course by the time l found this podcast because I was already enrolled in another, but I learned more from this podcast then I did from that other birth course. I will definitely sign up for their birth course for my next pregnancy! Thank you so much for the time and effort put into this podcast!"

[2:51] This topic came up in our Facebook group for My Essential Birth.  What do we do when postpartum goes a little bit sideways?  I think there are some things, I'm going to go over some of the more serious things that you need to be aware of immediately. Some things that we can catch right away. And then some of those that you might not be so easy to catch. 

[4:38] Let's talk about these three big warning signs that you need to be aware of.

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[1:21] Our Reviewer of the Week, Chellexoxo9, said: "As a mom whose endured 6 previous back to back miscarriages, listening and being informed on pregnancy and labor is preparing me for our THRIVING baby we are about to welcome to the world in September. I’m so blessed to listen to these stories and information I need."

[2:07] Our guest is Nurse Sydney! A Canadian Labor & Delivery Nurse from Toronto. She shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. She loves supporting women and giving them tools to advocate for themselves and their newborns. Sydney talks about how getting to see babies being brought into this world and seeing women being so powerful and strong throughout is so special. She's seen thousands of births at this point and every single time it is still special. 

[6:25] What do you pack in a hospital bag from a L&D nurse perspective? Sydney says to check with your hospital or birthing center (wherever ...

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[1:19] Our Reviewer of the Week, c-gerber, said "I found your podcast half way through my first pregnancy, and ended up buying your course soon after I listened to many of the birthing stories. I ended up having my first born daughter after only 7 hours of labour with no pain medication! It was an intense but amazing experience that I was able to have control of the whole situation. This course helped me take control of my first birth and allowed me to go into my labour confidently. My doctor was blown away at how fast I had my first child and my nurse was also amazed! I told them about this course I took and my nurse wanted to know what it was called so she could tell other woman about it after witnessing my birth!!!"

[2:25] This week, we're switching it up a bit and talking about postpartum boundaries. Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, for that bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's kind of this like sacred space and time, wheth...

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[2:25] Our Reviewer of the Week, _smileyriley_, said "This podcast was one of the most fantastic resources throughout my entire pregnancy and helped me feel very prepared and informed ahead of my birth this past spring. I had a spectacular birth experience and was able to navigate conversations with my providers confidently to ensure that my baby and I were safe but that my preferences and values were adhered to and respected. I showed this podcast to my doula and will continue telling friends and family about it any chance I get!" 💜

[4:05] This week's episode is going to be really helpful for moms who are currently pregnant and/or immediately postpartum! This is one of those episodes that you can listen to again and again, and then tuck away for when you need it.

[6:57] We're going to start with what to expect when you get home. We've covered what happens immediately postpartum to your body before! See episodes below. Remember when you get home, whether you've had a ...

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[1:11] Our Reviewer of the Week is ashking223, and she says “I found this podcast at six weeks pregnant while bedridden due to my HG pregnancy. This has been the most helpful podcast with so much amazing information in every episode. I want to let every mom-to-be know about it. I'm 27 weeks now!”

[1:51] My guest is Gigi Vincent, a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and host of the Ready for Baby podcast located in Orange County, CA. She is committed to shifting the disparity between the amount of focus most families place on birth versus preparing for the fourth trimester.  She is a strong advocate of preparing for postpartum by investing in maternal support instead of fancy baby equipment. Gigi empowers families so that once your baby arrives, they can focus on resting and bonding, instead of researching or stressing. Knowing there isn’t one right way to have and raise a tiny human, Gigi works with parents as they find their way to thrive in the fourth trimeste...

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[1:11] The reviewer of the week is Leliz86, and she says: “My favorite pregnancy podcast! Still in preconception here. I stumbled upon this podcast when I started searching for meaningful & educational podcasts that fit my hopes and dreams for my first time pregnancy at 36! I love the content - I feel so informed and empowered to make all the decisions, prepare myself to be my healthiest for me and my baby! I absolutely love that there’s even episodes helping new dads! I can’t wait to sign up for the birth course and love that they cover pregnancy, some preconception health, and birth stories! Determined to listen to every single episode - Thank you for all that you do ❤️”

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Healthy eating habits and moving your body is SO important when you're pregnant. It sets you up for a healthy pregnancy keeps you low risk! Shayl...

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Baby-Led Weaning helps your baby establish a healthy relationship with food starting with their very first foods. Benefits include reducing the severity of picky eating, lowers allergy risks, increases diet diversity, and stops the meal time battles. Listen for more benefits! 🥰

[1:11] Our reviewer of the week is, Ashley Worley, and she says, “I discovered the podcast thanks to a friend who passed it along. I am pregnant with our first and was looking for something both positive and education. I’ve voraciously been diving into episodes and feel exponentially more confident than I did just weeks ago about our decision for an unmedicated birth place birth. Stephanie has been incredibly helpful in helping me learn all things birth and prepping and planning, now putting into action daily stretches, relaxation, and completing my birth plan. Now to dive into birth stories and we pray and imagine our dream birth knowing it’s all in God’s hands and will be perfect for us. Thank...

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Join me this week as we uncover the evidence-based information that you need to know when it comes to your diet and nutrition while pregnant! 🥗 You'll be shocked to see the difference between what your OB is telling you to eat versus what you should actually be eating! 🤯

[1:13] GIVEAWAY: As a bonus to thank you for listening to this episode and to ensure you get everything you can out of learning about prenatal nutrition, I am giving away a copy of our guest’s book, Real Food for Pregnancy! 🥳 All you have to do is leave a review for The Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast. ⭐️ Screenshot it and send it to [email protected]!

[2:33] Our reviewer of the week is, atap123, and she says: “I only wish I found this podcast earlier! I found this podcast at 37 weeks, and I have faithfully listened to an episode a day. Helped me remember so many things about birth that I forgot about since my first. And I love that it’s non-judgmental and open to all scenarios.” Thank yo...