Birth With Power

Do you know what one of my favorite parts of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is? The birth stories! I love helping you, my listeners, see how each pregnancy and birth is unique, and how each birth story can teach a lesson. This birth story episode is no different. Tarynn Saling has three unique birth stories, each with some great takeaways. She shares her experiences of what it was lik...

There are some startling statistics when it comes to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, especially if you’re a black woman. We’re one of the richest countries in the world, and yet the rates of maternal morbidity and mortality are increasing, rather than decreasing. Pretty shocking, isn’t it? You might be asking yourself what I mean when I say maternal morbidity and mortality....

Do you know what a doula is, what they do, and just how important they can be to you during your pregnancy and labor? I definitely do. That's why I have a doula as part of my Facebook group communities. But as much as I thought I knew, I still learned a thing or two during this episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast! During this episode, I talk with my friend and the community ma...

Do you know why I love featuring Birth Stories on the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast? Because it shows you that each pregnancy and birth is unique and special! And this episode is no different! Dr. Charmaine Gregory has not one, but THREE amazing birth stories and she takes you through her struggles getting pregnant, to how hypnosis helped her cope with the pain during unmedicated births, t...

Are you thoroughly confused about what to pack for the hospital when you go to have your precious baby? Trust me mama, you’re not alone! So many women stress over what to pack in their bags for the hospital, and usually end up packing too many things they don’t need, and wishing they had packed other things they didn’t even think about. As an Ob/Gyn, I’ve seen this happen time and time again! Than...

Every woman goes into pregnancy hoping that everything will be uneventful and perfect, right? Very few women expect to have health problems, or for their baby to have health problems, or to have other unexpected issues. Not to cause any alarm, but that isn’t always the case. That’s why each and every pregnant woman can benefit from learning what a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician is, and what the...

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I strongly believe that women learn some of the most crucial information about labor, delivery and childbirth...from other women’s birth stories. That’s why on the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast you’ll find a mixture of advice, expert information, and real life birth stories from mamas and mamas-to-be, just like you. This episode is a little different though...on today’s episode I’m sharing...

The hospital that you choose for your birth can have a big influence on your experience during your labor and childbirth. Think about it….you already know how important choosing the right doctor is (check out episode 3 ), and your doctor will actually only be there for a small part of your labor and delivery. You might see them three or four times total. But the hospital, well, you’ll be there for...

Did you know that the doctor you choose to care for you while you’re pregnant actually has a big impact on the course of your pregnancy and the birth of your baby? Now I know that you want to be completely sure you’re in great hands during this critical time in your life. And as someone who’s delivered tons of babies myself, I happen to know a thing or two about what to look for when you’re a mama...

Have you been thinking about going the unmedicated route during your labor and delivery? Then this episode is for you, mama-to-be. Even if you’re just pondering it. A lot of women use the term “natural birth” when talking about foregoing medications, but to be honest, all births are natural. So you’ll hear me use the phrase “unmedicated birth” instead. But before you really make your decision, the...

Let’s be honest here for a moment about giving birth. There can be a lot of fear and questions surrounding the entire experience. But here’s the deal. Whether it’s your first child or your third child IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL to have questions, concerns, and yes, even fears. Thankfully, you’re in the right place, listening to the right podcast! I’ve been an OB/GYN for over ten years, and have deliver...