Birth Center for Natural Deliveries Foundation

Cocoa Pods

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Podcast - Cocoa Pods Series: A feature of the Birth Center Foundation. We discuss all things' women, all things' pregnancy, all things' after. Reasons why women fall very sick ( morbidity) or die (mortality) before pregnancy (adolescent girls and young adults),during pregnancy and after are discussed in this maternal morbidity and mortality reduction academy; especially with an emphasis on minority women, all over the world; and ways for all involved in care to work together collaboratively and mitigate and or eliminate risks in women’s health.

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Know that Your Genes will be Passed Along..When Reproduction is Happening, Knowing your Genotype and Knowing that there is Randomness is Important 13.07.2023 20:05

Prepare to be captivated as we have an enlightening exchange with Professor Hsu, the Chief Medical Officer of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Brace yourself to attain a deeper understanding of the heightened risks during pregnancy for individuals grappling with sickle cell disease. We probe into the significant strain pregnancy imposes on organs such as the lungs and kidneys, and t...

Upcoming this July:Unraveling the Crisis: Sickle Cell Disease and Maternal Health Disparities 06.07.2023 13:33

What if we told you that women with sickle cell disease face astonishingly high risks during pregnancy, and that race, bias, and access disparities play a huge role in their maternal health? Join us as we uncover these alarming statistics with the help of our esteemed guest, Professor Lewis L HSu, MD, PhD, Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Chief Medical Officer of the Sic...

When not to Not Cut:Unveiling the Mysteries of Lotus Birth 29.06.2023 10:13

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 8 Ever wondered about the mystery and controversy surrounding Lotus Birth? We've got you covered in this revealing episode . We dive headfirst into the whirlpool of this intriguing birth practice, unpacking the potential benefits and the serious risks involved. Get ready to learn about the possible gentle transition for the baby, potential nourishment benefits from the pla...

Nurturing Your Newborn with Confidence: Expert Insights from Dr. Ekuase Sanusi 22.06.2023 15:53

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 7 Are you ready to be the best parent possible to your precious newborn? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Ekuase Sanusi, a pediatrician with over three decades of experience, who shares invaluable insights on how to care for your little one. From the importance of adding your baby to your insurance policy to the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, Dr. Sanusi's guidance will g...

Ancient Traditions for Modern Parenting :The WraPPer ! 15.06.2023 25:21

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 6 Discover the ancient Yoruba tradition of baby wearing with our special guest, pediatrician Dr. Ekuase Sanusi, as we explore its rich cultural history and benefits for both parent and child. Did you know that this secure and comfortable method of carrying babies has evolved over time and can be found in various forms across the world, including the kimono silk of Asia, sirens...

Mom in the know 101 : Umbilical Cord Decisions, Pediatrician Hunt, and Car Seat Rules 08.06.2023 25:56

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 5 Ever wondered about umbilical cord clamping and its impact on your baby's health? Join us as we chat with Dr. Ekuase Sanusi, who sheds light on the benefits of umbilical cord milking and when it should be performed. We also explore the potential advantages of umbilical cord blood banking despite its current high costs. Selecting the right pediatrician for your little one...

Natural Boost for Newborns: The Science of Delayed Cord Clamping 01.06.2023 11:11

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 4 What if there was a simple and natural way to provide numerous health benefits for your newborn? Join us on this enlightening episode of our neonatal Cocoa pods Podcast as we, along with... actually our host this time, Dr. Bola Sogade, a women's health specialist and the founder of the Birth Center for Natural Deliveries Foundation, uncover the fascinating history, scie...

How (not) to Lower the Drinking Age...Breastfeeding Part 3 25.05.2023 10:12

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 3 Pediatrician Dr. Ekuase Sanusi on breastfeeding: Is it safe for mothers to breastfeed their infant if they have consumed alcohol? Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. Generally, moderate alcohol consumption by a breastfeeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at leas...

Breastfeeding Part 2: Culture and breastfeeding support 18.05.2023 11:46

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 2 We continue our discussions with pediatrician Dr Ekuase Sanusi, a specialist on children Breast milk vs formula? Which is really better? At what age for your baby/ child does breast stop being best? Now the baby is breastfeeding and we can ascertain this well through say a latch score. There are certain conditions where a newborn’s risk of low blood sugar -hypoglycemia incr...

Breastfeeding Part 1: The time it takes a baby to empty a breast full of milk.... 11.05.2023 13:16

NeoNatal Cocoa Pods 1 Dr Ekuase Sanusi discusses "neonatal Cocoa Pods" 1.Intro-Sleep: Baby is finally here. Q:How can mum get a good night's sleep without compromising the baby ( such as baby’s feeding ) to help her feel more rested. Is there a thing such as postpartum insomnia? What sleep patterns are normal for babies in the first few days of life?2.Intro-Feeding:Q:How do I know...

The Yakama Indian Reservation 04.05.2023 22:38

The Yakama Indian Reservation (spelled Yakima until 1994) is a Native American reservation in Washington state of the federally recognized tribe known as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The tribe is made up of Klikitat, Palus, Wallawalla, Wanapam, Wenatchi, Wishram, and Yakama peoples. Toppenish is a city in Yakima County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, the city popul...

It is so Beautiful when the baby comes through the Matrix: Another Reason not to miss Episodes of Cocoa Pods Podcast! 27.04.2023 5:00

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Birthing a child:a personal but also public experience 20.04.2023 17:06

Prof Hedy Lee deconstructing items of maternity care structural racism Support the show

Inequality hurts everyone in certain ways.What is the cause of the cause. 13.04.2023 23:08

Prof Hedy Lee Support the show

Rich black babies.Poor white babies.Different births.But why? 06.04.2023 23:08

Professor Hedy Hedwig Lee Support the show

Why you must not miss another episode of Cocoa Pods Podcast- Sneak Peek Trailer 30.03.2023 4:01

Don't miss another episode of Cocoa Pods podcast on all podcast streaming platforms. We talk about a lot of women's health issues both locally here in the United States and globally. We talk about why particular groups of women have a more difficult healthcare journey compared with others. Women come on the show and share their own real life, unedited experiences with the hope of helping...

Four Able-Bodied Men: What do women in low resource settings do about their health? Part 2 23.03.2023 37:48

Prof Sina Oladokun Support the show

What do women in low resource settings do about their health ? Nollywood, Market women and a preventable cancer? 16.03.2023 42:15

Professor Sina Oladokun consultant obstetrician and gynecologist fro Ibadan Nigeria Support the show

Season 3 Prelude. Women Around the World Braving Pregnancy. 09.03.2023 26:20

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Robotic Surgery and a Nigerian Radio Station 02.03.2023 33:14

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Our 100th episode! Yea! The eyes change too in pregnancy ? 23.02.2023 37:20

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I made a mistake, still love you, can you come back Couple Therapy Part 4 16.02.2023 13:15

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