IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Christian Wellness, Metabolic Health, Functional Health, Christian Women’s Functional Health Coaching - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAY

Show Notes: Today we're talking all about vernix caseosa.  You'll learn what it is, what's in it, and how you should manage it!   Article mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559238/   Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation  - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation   — CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDU...

SHOW NOTES: Today’s episode gives you the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to consent to your baby receiving the vitamin K injection after birth.  In this episode you’ll learn: What is vitamin K? Why is vitamin K low in babies? Why does it matter? How does often Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) happen? What is the vitamin K shot? Why is vitamin K given to most babie...

SHOW NOTES: Get involved in making America healthy again!  Links below to find your legislators so you can make a real difference in our children’s health!   My page to find your legislators - go.yourbirthgodsway.com/maha   Children’s Health Defense - childrenshealthdefense.org Vax-Unvax: Let The Science Speak - https://amzn.to/4hkSonb How RFK, Jr. got into the vaccine discussion - https://childre...

Show Notes:   In today’s episode on ultrasound safety, we discuss some hard truths of actual studies that are publicly available looking at ultrasound safety in pregnancy.   Inside this episode you will learn: - What ultrasound is - How ultrasounds are done - Why ultrasounds are done - What studies into ultrasound safety show   Here are the links mentioned in the episode:   Ultrasound Scans - Caus...

Show Notes:   In our culture, tons of money gets spent on the baby nursery.  Moms spend hours loading up their baby registry with stuff they really don’t need and most likely will never use.  I mean, who needs 3000 onesies in newborn size? Rather than putting so much effort into decorating the nursery, spend an equal amount of time, money, and effort to plan your postpartum and you will have a muc...

Twice recently I have had reviews that accused me of being a fear mongerer because I tell the truth about hospital birth.  I'm not scared of negative reviews because it means I've hit a nerve -- that's good!  Let's talk about it. Galatians 4:16 says, "Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?"  Sometimes the truth hurts, and sometimes warnings are needed when real danger awa...

Show notes:   Today’s show is designed to challenge all women who listen, whether you are pregnant or not. You will find challenges to how you eat, how active you are, your sleeping habits, and your Bible study habits.   Links mentioned:   ESSENTIAL BOOK — GET THIS!!! Good Energy by Casey Means, MD — https://amzn.to/421cIVM     ACTIVITY TRACKERS:   Basic Pedometer — https://amzn.to/3DGt105   Inexp...

To close out 2024, I am sitting down to talk with Rachael Nalley of MaternaBirthCo as she teaches us about using acupressure in labor with the Labor Comb she designed to help women labor naturally.   Be sure to use this link to get the original, official Labor Comb (NOT the knock-offs) -- The OFFICIAL Labor Comb by MaternaBirthCo . https://amzn.to/4a0Atzx Follow Rachael on Instagram   https://www....

So many of you have contacted me wanting to know more about things you need to consider before becoming a midwife, doula, or birth worker, so today I thought it would be a perfect time to address it before you've got some time to slow down and think about your future over the holidays!     Helpful Links: CHRISTMAS FLASH SALE!!!  Take 10% off the Your Birth God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Edu...

Just your annual reminder that "NO, thank you" is a complete sentence when your doctor or midwife start saying things like "Let's pick your induction date" or "If you want to make sure I'm there, we need to induce on ____."  If your baby isn't here yet, your baby isn't ready.  Wait on God.  Your labor will come at the perfect time!   Helpful Links: CHRISTMAS FLASH SALE!!!  Take 10% off the Your Bi...

There's a moment in time during active labor between stage one and stage two called "transition". This is a time when really everything about labor changes.  It is in this moment that many moms are thrown off of their game and they abandon their plan because they don't understand the flow of labor and they think they can't do it anymore, not realizing they're almost there.  I don't want that to ha...

Today i'm thinking out loud with you as I talk about my thoughts regarding gestational diabetes.  Is it really "gestational diabetes" or is it underlying, undiagnosed, metabolic dysfunction?  Here's some of what you will learn today: What is metabolic dysfunction How is gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes diagnosed What are the shortcomings of the way we diagnose and treat gesta...

Show notes: This is that time of year that comes every year -- no, I'm not talking about turkey or gifts....I'm talking about that time of year when doctors and midwives try to coerce moms into being induced for no reason other than to free up their holiday.  So today we're going to talk about why it submitting to an unnecessary induction is NOT a good idea.   BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!  Take 20% off an...

Show Notes: Cytotec is commonly used in maternity units across the country for cervical ripening and also for postpartum hemorrhage...but should it be?  Today we'll learn all about Cytotec (misoprostol) directly for the drug insert. You will learn about how it relates to things like uterine rupture and other catastrophic outcomes.  The hospital won't give you true informed consent - so now you can...

Show Notes: Today's show is the conclusion of my follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein.  I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section.  As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech.  In this final section of our interview you will learn about: Are o...

Show Notes: Today's show is part two of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein.  I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section.  As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech.  In this second section of our interview you will learn about: Are third t...

Show Notes: Today's show is part one of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein.  I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section.  As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech.  In this first section of our interview you will learn about: The cognitiv...

I get a lot of questions from moms about RhoGAM and until now I haven’t really addressed it, so I thought today would be a good time to give you the basics of Rhogam so you can know for yourself whether this is a subject you need to learn more about.  We'll talk about rhesus blood types, who may need RhoGAM to prevent possible sensitization during pregnancy and after birth, and how sensitization w...

Most of the time conversation about how to feed your baby centers around the nutrient value of breastfeeding versus formula feeding.  That is a very important conversation, obviously.  But as is often the case, when we move away from God’s design, there is a “trickle down” impact that flows into so many other areas of life that we maybe didn’t consider.  Today I want to talk with you about the con...

The reality of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has shown us clearly that things can change fast and you might not be able to access the kind of care you had planned. We've got to get serious.  Nothing we have now is promised.  Plans for epidurals or c-sections or bottle feeding...they might not pan out if the worst comes your way.  So today is the day to change your perspective about your health...

If you are were in the path of Hurricane Helene and you are pregnant nearing delivery, you are probably terrified right now of what's going to happen if you go into labor.  Or if you are listening to this sometime in the future, you might find yourself in a place where you can't get the assistance you need for another reason.  This episode is a desperate attempt to get information to the moms who...

Is "purple pushing" or slow, controlled pushing a better option?  What is the "fetal ejection reflex"?  Does your body even need your help to push your baby out?  That's what we're talking about today!     Helpful Links:   3 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI:   --> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course ! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led...

SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate.  Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Sign up for the FREE CLASS "Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control" Here --> https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/truthaboutbirthcontrolsignup Today's episode digs deeper into a topic you probably think you already know about -- contracti...

SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate.  Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Have you ever side-stepped a gut feeling and kept going toward the thing your gut told you to avoid….and then later you wish you hadn’t.  Believe me when I tell you that birth is no different, only the regrets you can have when you ignore your gut...