Doc & Doula

Join us on this episode with Dr. Eileen Li, PT, DPT, L.Ac, as we delve into the intricate dance of Eastern and Western medicine, unraveling their unique roles in nurturing women's health, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.

Don’t be a statistic. Steering clear of unnecessary cesarean sections begins with saying no to unnecessary inductions. Trust the natural process and prioritize informed decisions.

Join us as we uncover the factors contributing to the rising trend of induction int he US and empower you with knowledge to make informed decisions about your own labor and delivery.

Join us as we delve into a pressing issue that demands our immediate attention – the alarming surge in induction rates across the United States. While inductions can be medically necessary and life-saving in some cases, the current trend suggests a crisis that deserves a critical examination.

0:00 – TikTok for finding medical advice? 4:40 – Connection with patient/doctor 5:50 – I’m going to stop delivering babies 6:30 – Women have fewer options than men 8:30 – Insurance companies messing with prescriptions 9:50 – Trust vs reality. The sad truth of healthcare. 11:30 – Why are so many patients dealing with complications? 14:15 – Listening is most of the job

Previous episode on the ARRIVE Trial: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/7Y55pJxLrtb

Our new workshop is live! The No Induction Workshop is designed to help you have a calm, empowered, birth experience on your terms . https://noinduction.com/p/no-induction In This Episode 0:00 – Patient talk 2:30 – New educational platform 5:30 – Use your BRAINS 14:00 – I’m shocked when I read the comments 15:00 – My induction was great! 16:00 – I don’t know sh*t about labor 17:30 –...

In some countries, episiotomies are still common practice. In Taiwan, the rate is nearly 100 percent. Thankfully here in the US the numbers are way down, but some doctors still use this procedure. If you're looking for an OBGYN, ask them how often they perform episiotomies. 

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Table of Contents 0:00 – ARRIVE trial 1:15 – Risk of stillbirth 4:27 – Indications for Induction – Advanced Maternal Age 9:30 – Chronic Hypertension 12:06 – What happens at the end of pregnancy? 15:00 – How to stay calm and buy time 16:35 – Why I’m on TikTok

I want to talk about a particular trial that many of these and other providers use as the reference for elective induction of labor, elective induction, because that means there is no clear medical indication. I for one, I'm not sure why. Why this is an issue. Pregnancy is 40 weeks. 70% of patients deliver around their ten days window around the due date. Now I'm thinking there must be a reason wh...

The postpartum period is not six weeks long. It's much longer, and it's important to prepare for the ups and downs of life after pregnancy.

Table of Contents 0:00 – Who we are 6:25 – Reducing c-section rates 8:50 – What is a doula? 23:30 – What happens when you go into labor and delivery. Creating a comforting space. 24:50 – Gestational diabetes and induction 31:30 – Large babies and induction/c-section 35:50 – GD & induction Part 2 45:00 – TOLAC 48:00 – Home birth 53:00 – Why are OBs against TOLAC?

Hospitals treating women like science experiments without their consent. Doctors abusing patients verbally, mentally and physically. And a history of consent. This is a full episode devoted to a very serious topic.

Bill and Kaleigh discuss the Doula profession and then hold a Q&A from the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/docanddoula/ Table of Contents 4:30 – Better Training For Doulas 8:00 – Headaches during pregnancy 12:00 – Post partum joint pain 13:55 – Retained placenta 18:45 – Who is to blame for bad healthcare? 20:00 – Can a doctor kick a doula out of the delivery room? 24:20 –...

Table of Contents 0:00 - Clarifications 3:20 - What is a doula? What is their training? 6:00 - Upcoming OBGYN shortage 12:05 - Doctor pay vs Doula pay 15:15 - Bad doula behavior. Doulas fighting with doctors. 16:30 - Why the C-Section rate skyrocketed 27:35 - Midwife experience 29:24 - Misunderstandings about Doc & Doula 33:35 - Doula standards and training Quotables “I believe in doulas. I be...

For more support and community, make sure to join the Doc & Doula Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/docanddoula Table Of Contents 1:45 Exercise and diet during pregnancy 7:15 Dealing with Mastitis without meds 13:10 CLC vs IBCLC 17:07 Visitation policy at hospitals 19:45 - Hypnobirthing 21:40 – Topic of the week: Doctor screwups and why communication is key! 24:16 - Miscarriage s...

Bill and Kaleigh break down a birth video by YouTuber Laura Clery and the truly awful behavior/advice from her doula. Topics: 1:54 – Should I get the vaccine if I'm pregnant? 5:08 – Vomiting during the 3rd Trimester 6:20 – Tips to prepare for a C-Section 9:35 – Gestational Diabetes 16:33 – Laura Clery and her doula Make sure to join our Free Facebook group for more information and support: ht...