Birthful

Before you roll your eyes, know that this is not about someone swinging a pocket watch in front of you, but rather a well researched tool that can diminish pain, lessen anxiety, make you feel more in control, and even shorten labor. How does it work? Julietta Appleton tells us more.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more...

New research tells us that the microbes that are present during pregnancy, birth and postpartum can have an effect on the development of diseases such as asthma, diabetes, lupus, colitis, and celiac disease. Dr. Rodney Dietert is here to tell us how can you encourage a proper seeding of your baby’s body, to help fend off these maladies, and some suggestions on getting things back on track. Downloa...

As we’ve heard, birth happens. You can do your best to prepare, but it’s going to unfold in its own unique way. So what if you’re suddenly classified as high-risk and told that you have to have a Cesarean? Monica Usery tells us what that was like.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adrian...

Today’s story comes from Stephanie Cusenz Green, who may not have had the orgasmic birth she was hoping for, but still had a fabulous and empowering home birth. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s story comes from Jennifer Gillette, who was caught by surprise at 34 weeks by the birth of her son.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today's story comes for Alexandra Meseke, who's the mother of a 2 year old and a 5 month old. Both stories start with her water breaking, and have happy endings, but they unfold very differently.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests!  Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Danielle Major was a little thrown off by the fact that her second baby apparently didn't get the memo that second babies tend to come quicker, but the reward of finding out whether she had a boy or a girl was worth the wait. Find out how it all unfolds.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news...

For the next 8 weeks, I’m switching the spotlight from the pros to the amazing mamas, who share their birth stories in order to bust down TV and movie myths, and tell about what real-life birth looks like.  Today we’ll hear from Hinda Mandell and husband Matthew White, who’s fabulous birth involves a cheese tasting.  Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly news...

What would it look like if instead of trying to “bounce back” to our pre-pregnancy frames, we embraced the new changes: stretch marks, jiggly bellies and all? I talk with Ashlee Wells Jackson, about how she’s helping hundreds of women do just that, through the 4th trimester body project. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even m...

Going back to work while breastfeeding can be a tricky situation. When should you start preparing and what do you do? What can help maintain your milk production? Will your baby start waking up more at night? What do you need to know about your pump? What about if things start going south? I talk to Nancy Mohrbacher to find out. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our...

You’ve probably heard that caregivers recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before having sex after giving birth. That’s usually to give your body some time for healing, but what about your libido? When does that come back? And once you do it, will it hurt? How will your body be different? What if you don’t want to? What if your partner doesn’t want to? Will you ever feel sexy again? In this episode, Kate D...

If you couldn’t breastfeed, would you look to give your baby donated human milk, formula, or something else? What are the risks and different options of milksharing? If you have an oversupply, would you donate? Amber Mccann is here to help us with these not-so-clear-cut questions, in this episode of  Birthful. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter...

Whether you’re new to yoga, or have been doing it for years, prenatal yoga can be greatly beneficial during pregnancy and birth. It could even reduce the length of your labor! Listen as Deena Blumenfeld walks us through the ins and outs of prenatal yoga, in this episode of Birthful. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com .  If you enjoy what...

The world of cloth diapers has evolved far from safety pins and rubber pants, into a land with myriads of options. They're cute, reliable, and a lot simpler to tackle. It’s estimated that on average, a child will go through anywhere from four to eight thousand diapers in his or her life. That’s a lot of... uhm... waste! Listen to Heather Holt, as she helps us untangle the offerings, tell us ab...

Often considered as personal birth fairies, doulas can significantly improve birth experiences. What are the proven benefits and why should you even consider having one? I talk with the remarkable Sharon Muza about how doulas make a difference, no matter the type of birth. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insig...

As many as 1 in 5 moms will become depressed after having a baby. That’s a huge number, that unfortunately seems to be on the rise. I talk with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about why postpartum depression happens, what it looks like, and what can be done about it. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and...

Low milk supply—whether real or perceived—can seriously impact a breastfeeding relationship. I’ll be taking with Diana Cassar-Uhl, to help us navigate the constellation of reasons that may cause it, and possible solutions. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests!  Adverti...

If you have no idea what tongue and lip ties are, you’re in luck, because Dianne Cassidy tells us all about them, along with why there seems to be a tongue tie resurgence, how it can affect your best breastfeeding intentions, and what you can do about it. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from...

Today we're talking VBACs.  More specifically home VBACs, with none other than the woman who coined the term, Nancy Wainer. Nancy's got story after birth story to debunk the myth that once a cesarean, always a cesarean, along with suggestions on how to avoid cesareans in general. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even m...

Having a baby is a monumental full body and mind event that can stir up a lot of feelings. What if the birth you think you should have and the one you actually have don’t match up? To go deep into all the feelings, I’ll be talking to Jodi Hall. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana an...

You know the saying about how “it takes a village….” It’s because life with a newborn is much harder than you think! How much support will you need, and how can you go about getting it? To find out, I’ll be talking with Kristy Zadrozny. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her gu...

Being placed on bed rest can come as a great surprise, because while preparing for birth, very few moms even think about the possibility of it happening. When is bed rest recommended and how can you make the most of it? Today I’ll be talking with Darline Turner about this and more. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more ti...

If you’re pregnant, you’re probably very familiar with all the things you should avoid eating. But can the things you do eat help lower your risks of prematurity, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and other complications? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Amy V. Haas. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com .  If you enjoy what you hear, d...

Fertility facts when planning to have children later in life, is today's subject. In the past 40 years, the number of women waiting to have babies until their mid-30’s or later has significantly increased. How does age affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, and what can she do about it? To learn more, I’ll be talking with Dr. Lisa Doran. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you...

What does it mean to go into birth intuitively? If you’ve never been given birth before, you’ve probably wondered, "How will I know when labor starts?" Only to have others tell you “Oh, you’ll know.” What else will you know, and how can you use it to your advantage during labor? To learn more, today I'll be talking to the extremely perceptive Lesley Everest. You can connect with Birthf...