Carly Verdi

Labor Lessons

Kids EN ↓ 54 episodes

Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for a better birth next time.

Author

Carly Verdi

Episodes

E3 VBAC Tolerant vs. VBAC Supportive Provider- ob vs. midwife, bait and switch, unsupportive provider and birthing environment 20.07.2022 16:34

Are you considering pursuing a VBAC(Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)? Are you unsure if your provider will support you? In this episode, I discuss the difference between a provider who is VBAC tolerant vs. VBAC supportive. I also share how I found out my provider was not VBAC supportive, and my experience birthing in a non-VBAC supportive hospital. The VBAC Link- VBAC Friendly Doctors The VBAC Link P...

E2 My Position vs. Baby's Position During Labor- posterior baby, birthing on your back, movement during labor 13.07.2022 17:26

Baby being malpositioned is one of the leading causes of unplanned c-sections. In this episode I share how my first daughter's positioning led to my c-section. I also discuss the changes I made with my second daughter to keep the same thing from happening again. LaborLessons.com Enjoy listening to Labor Lessons? Leave a review here! Let me know what your favorite episode is and why! Follow m...

E1 A C-Section is Major Surgery, and Comes with Major Risks- unplanned c-section, posterior baby 06.07.2022 14:56

Do you know how many layers are cut during a c-section? Are you aware that there are both short-term and long-term risks? Even though many people may make it seem like it's no big deal, a c-section is major surgery. In this episode, I discuss what's involved with a c-section, and the risks that come along with it. I also share my experience with having a c-section with my first daughter...

Trailer 02.07.2022 0:42

Was your first-time birth experience not exactly what you wanted or hoped for? Would you like to make it better for the next time? Or maybe you’d just like to know that you’re not alone on your birthing journey? If so, then the Labor Lessons podcast is for you. Every episode shares one lesson learned from unique labor and delivery experiences. Every episode gives you the opportunity to expand your...