Birth With Power

Disclaimer: Before you click the play button, I just want to give you a disclaimer that today’s episode is a birth story involving stillbirth. If you’re not comfortable with this topic, then you may want to skip this episode. Today’s episode is a birth story about a brave woman named Tomeka Isaac who was diagnosed with preeclampsia and experienced the devastating pain of stillbirth with her son Ja...

In today’s episode, I’m going to share the best of what I know as we take a look back on the very first episode of this podcast! In this recap episode, you're going to learn 9 things you need to know before giving birth. We’re going to talk about the fact that there’s no right way to give birth, why skin to skin contact with your baby right after birth is very important, and much more! In this...

When a baby is suspected to be big, it’s called macrosomia. Join me today as I talk about everything there is to know about macrosomia. Learn the risks that come with having a bigger baby and what can be done to manage it.  In this Episode, You'll Learn: What it means when we think you baby is big Possible outcomes when your baby is suspected to be big Terms commonly used for babies with exces...

Join me as we learn how you and your baby can both catch some ZzzZZzz as Eva Klein, a lawyer turned infant sleep consultant shares her knowledge and sleep strategies! Download Eva’s FREE Sleep Chart that outlines the suggested sleep totals, wake windows, and number of naps to determine how much sleep your baby needs! Click here to download. In this Episode, We Talk About: How Eva got into the Infa...

You’ll be delighted with today’s birth story episode with Kristin, a super mama who had seven healthy and uncomplicated pregnancies and births!  In this Episode, We Talk About: The difference in care that Kristin received between physicians and midwives The importance of educating yourself to help you have the birth that you want Being healthy and active before pregnancies and maintaining it in be...

GBS a.k.a. group B strep/group B streptococcus is a common bacteria that 15 to 40% of pregnant women carry. This bacteria could hurt your baby during labor and childbirth. In this Episode, I Talk About: What is GBS or Group B Strep How many pregnant women are affected by it Why should you care about GBS How GBS can affect your pregnancy and baby What happens to babies who are affected by early-ons...

My guest on this episode of the podcast, Jeanna Lurie - a pre and postnatal yoga instructor, is going to help you feel great and comfortable during the nine most important months of your life! In this Episode, We Talk About: Benefits of yoga during pregnancy What’s the right way to give birth What should you look for in a prenatal yoga teacher and in a prenatal yoga class How frequently should wom...

Birth is unpredictable. If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve heard me say that. If you’re new, I’m telling you now. You can plan (and you should!), but you always have to keep in mind that the entire labor and birth process can’t be planned down to the last detail.   My guest on this episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast, Debbie, knows this all too well! But not only does she prov...

Fear of pain during labor is on every single pregnant mama’s brain. I get it! But you don't have to be afraid, I did this latest episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast to help you! I lay out all of your options for pain management - non medication techniques, IV pain medication, nitrous oxide, and epidurals. I talk about the risks, benefits, pros and cons of each. After listeni...

My guest on this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, Dr. Sonal Patel, is doing some pretty amazing things to revolutionize care for both moms and babies during the postpartum period. She has a unique model of care where she provides in home care for newborns in the first month of life, along with breastfeeding support, and mental health care for moms. Not only does she talk all...

You’re going to love this newest birth story episode on the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast! My guest on this episode, Jordan, not only is wonderful to listen to, but her attitude and confidence as she shares her birth story are wonderful and inspiring. She also shares about her struggle with the baby blues, and that is invaluable. Supporting women through times of the baby blues and postp...

Something I realized lately, as we’ve surpassed 13,000 downloads of the All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, is that I’ve never done an episode that tells you who I am, and how I’ve come to do what I do. Of course the birth stories, expert interviews, and the podcasts that I do to give you my tips and knowledge are important. But I also feel that it’s important that you know WHO you’re getting...

This is a fantastic episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast! My guest is Dr. Anne Kennard. Anne is not only a fellow OB Gyn physician, she’s also fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. In addition, she's a nutritionist, herbalist, yoga instructor, and the mom to a toddler. Dr, Kennard covers so much in this episode. She talks about how she uses an integrative approach to ca...

I always love birth story episodes. One of the reasons is because it gives me a perspective on birth that I don't normally get to experience. As an OB hospitalist I don’t do prenatal care anymore or follow up with women after delivery. Even when I did do prenatal and postpartum care, I didn't have the time to go in depth about women's experiences giving birth. These stories give me a c...

Due dates can cause so much confusion for a pregnant woman! How is it determined? Why does it matter? Will you actually deliver on your due date? That’s why I made this newest episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. To clear up the confusion surrounding your due date. I'll tell you how it's best determined, why an accurate estimate is so important, and why you shouldn't...

You might have read the title of this episode of the podcast and instantly been skeptical. I’ll go ahead and say, this episode is based on what I call, the woo woo. But it is an episode you do NOT want to miss because this stuff is important! Expert energy coach, healer and psychic medium Nicole Karon is my guest on this episode. Even if you aren’t normally into things like meditation and visualiz...

Not one but TWO successful VBACs, infertility struggles, a surprise pregnancy, miscarriage, and more...all of that is packed into this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast! My lifelong friend Kim Gatling joins me during this episode to share her birth stories of 2 successful VBACs, and there’s a little something for every pregnant woman in this one. Kim shares her experiences wit...

Do you know the specifics of having a breech baby? Or the percentage of deliveries where a baby is breech? (Spoiler alert, it’s probably lower than you think.) On this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast I tell you everything you need to know about breech babies: the statistics about breech birth risk factors for breech presentation the different types of breech presentation you...

It’s a sad but true fact that the current culture of care for pregnant women needs improvement. If you’ve been following me for any period of time, you know I’m passionate about educating women on their options, and always encourage you to educate yourself and be prepared. My guest on this week’s episode of the podcast is Rebecca Dekker, the founder of Evidence Based Birth. Like me, she’s passiona...

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again...birth story episodes are my favorite! And this episode is packed full of amazing lessons and stories that all pregnant mamas-to-be should hear. From an unplanned epidural free birth, gestational diabetes, honest feelings revealed over the disappointment of having three boys and no girls, to different experiences across three pregnancies and three delive...

Do you know how important your baby’s movements are, and how to track them? Your baby’s movements, and tracking them, are incredibly important when it comes to ensuring you have a healthy baby. This episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast tells you why it’s important to track those movements, how to track them, and most importantly, what to do when you’re concerned about the lack of m...

It’s quite possible that when you hear the words “gut microbiome” you’re asking yourself what I’m talking about. Am I right? If so, don’t worry, you’re in good company. The majority of people have no clue what it means. But you’re in luck! On today’s episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast, I talk with Dr. Sarina Pasricha who is an expert on gut health and the gut microbiome. And we h...

You probably know by now that birth story episodes are my absolute favorites, and this one is no exception! My guest on this episode of the podcast is Linnea Taylor. Linnea shares her experiences with 4 cesarean births, including dealing with placenta previa, and not being awake for 2 of her babies births. You’ll not only learn some valuable lessons, you’ll also laugh, and shed a few tears. Linnea...

Hopefully you won’t have to go through the experiences I had during my pregnancy with nausea and vomiting. But given how common it is, chances are that you’ll experience it to at least some degree during your pregnancy. And let’s be real, having nausea and vomiting is miserable! That’s why I made this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. To give you both non-medication and medic...

Did you know that it’s recommended that you start looking for your baby’s pediatrician and meet with them as early as your second trimester? Are you unsure of what questions to ask or how to choose the right pediatrician for your baby? Good news mama to be! On this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, my friend Dr. Phil Boucher joins me to discuss when to start looking for your...