If you’ve ever said that you don’t have time to meditate, or that you won’t know if you’re doing it right, or frankly, you’re not convinced that it will work, then this episode is for you! Anna Gannon is here to address all those resistance points, along with the wonderful benefits of meditating for fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastmeditation If you e...
May 10, 2017•54 min•Ep. 102
It’s been nearly two years since I first spoke with Rebecca Dekker from EBB about eating and drinking during labor, and the importance of evidence based information and practices. Recently, Rebecca and her team updated their article on the evidence of “Eating and Drinking During Labor” and -not so surprisingly- not only does the previous evidence still hold, but there is further data support it. This is great news for laboring mamas- but you’ll have to listen until the end to get the nitty-gritt...
Apr 12, 2017•36 min•Ep. 99
Nicolle Kasch shares her personal story of persistence and success, along with specifics on how to navigate what can be a truly cumbersome process. Although filled with trial and error, her 8 months of determination resulted in full reimbursement. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/homebirthreimbursement If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to conne...
Apr 05, 2017•50 min•Ep. 98
How your baby is born will determine what microorganisms get where, when. It’s a beautifully orchestrated process with lifelong implications for your baby’s health. So what if you have a cesarean birth, take antibiotics, or are not able to breastfeed? Toni Harman tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastmicrobiomeandimmunesystem If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. ...
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 97
Is a little stress good for your baby? What about chronic stress? Are there ways to deal with the anxiety and guilt? What if you have a high-risk pregnancy? How does it all affect you? Parijat Deshpande tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastpregnancystress And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika Title music: “Vibe ...
Mar 22, 2017•46 min•Ep. 96
In this episode we talk about the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ new recommendations on “Limiting Interventions during Labor and Birth”. Do you need to be continuously monitored? Does your bag of waters need to be broken? Do you have to hold your breath to push? How about IV fluids? It turns out that “many common obstetric practices are of limited or uncertain benefit”, and it’s time to change things up. Sharon Muza tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking ou...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 94
Up to 45% of women report that their births were traumatic, and around 3% will experience PTSD. What are the differences between the two? What are the symptoms and risk factors for childbirth PTSD? What about PostTraumatic Growth? Cheryl Tatano Beck tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthptsd/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you w...
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 93
When talking about birth, words that tend to come up are fear and pain. But what if instead of trying to get rid of the fear and pain, you focused wholeheartedly on bringing heaps of joy and pleasure to your birth instead? Angela Gallo tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastpleasure/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to connect ...
Feb 22, 2017•52 min•Ep. 92
Figuring out how much your birth will cost is a daunting proposition composed of many confusing and expensive parts. But what if you could navigate it in an non-overwhelming manner, that could potentially save you thousands of dollars? Nate Dallas is here to share his step-by-step secrets. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthfinances/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review....
Feb 08, 2017•57 min•Ep. 91
There’s an extremely famous quote in the birth world from Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer that says “If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any”, but sometimes the amount of options, choices and nuances can be truly overwhelming. So where do you start? Betsy Schwartz tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbirthoptions/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It...
Jan 25, 2017•50 min•Ep. 90
Many women suffer from an onslaught of unwelcome pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence, prolapse, painful sex, and dry vaginas, even many years after giving birth. Although super common, avoiding trampolines and peeing when your laugh doesn’t have to be the new normal. So what does this rehab entail? Susi Hately tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastvaginalrehab/ If you enjoy what you hear,...
Jan 18, 2017•58 min•Ep. 89
Although about 80% percent of mamas start off breastfeeding, by 3 months only about half of them are exclusively breastfeeding. So, what vital information should you know before baby arrives to increase your breastfeeding success? Cindy Leclerc tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbreastfeedingprep/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if yo...
Jan 11, 2017•47 min•Ep. 88
How do you navigate the fear, manage the stress and relearn trust, in order to let joy back in? What support systems should you put in place for both you and your partner? How do you deal with the new normal of being happy and sad at the same time? Melissa Krawecki is back to share her wisdom and knowledge. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastrainbow If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating...
Dec 21, 2016•57 min•Ep. 87
This not very well known and hard to diagnose syndrome sometimes presents like preeclampsia, and other times just like regular pregnancy symptoms. On top of that, there’s little you can do to prevent it. What can you do instead of worrying? Melissa Krawecki is here to bring awareness, and share her story. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastHELLP If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or ...
Dec 14, 2016•52 min•Ep. 86
Although no one plans to have their baby in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, about 10% of newborns will spend some time there. Prematurity is the most common reason, but even some less severe, full term concerns such as respiratory issues, unstable blood sugar, infection, or jaundice may warrant a short stay. What should you know? Dr. Sue Hall tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastnicu And if you...
Nov 30, 2016•57 min•Ep. 85
Laura Brandenburg’s placentas tend to steal her birth shows. She’s here to tell us how this prompted a transfer from birth center to hospital for her first birth, and how she got the last word during her second birth by delivering both baby and placenta at home. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/birthstory19 If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! Title music: “Vibe ...
Nov 23, 2016•44 min•Ep. 84
What should you look for in a breast pump? Is it ever too early to pump? What’s the easiest way to build your breastmilk stash? What about if you need to increase milk production or are exclusively pumping? How can you make your pumping sessions more effective? Nancy Mohrbacher answers these questions and many more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastpumping If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave yo...
Nov 16, 2016•53 min•Ep. 83
We’ll be talking about why breastfeeding a newborn is different from an older baby. It's often assumed that breastfeeding will simply work, but most moms report significant problems within the first week. Fortunately, understanding why newborns feed the way they do can make the whole process a breeze. Theresa Nesbitt is tells us more, including how to avoid nipple pain, encouraging a good latch, and setting yourself up for a good milk supply. Get the most of this episode by checking out the reso...
Nov 02, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 82
Today we’ll be approaching the 4th trimester from a more culturally traditional point of view. Lisa Chin is here to tell us about her experience of following the Chinese tradition of sitting the month, which involves eating body warming foods, staying inside, and not showering for weeks. How did this impact her recovery? Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastpostpartumshower/ If you enjoy what you hear, make s...
Oct 26, 2016•45 min•Ep. 81
Breastfeeding Need-to-Knows - Today we’ll be taking on 11 breastfeeding need-to-knows! Consider these breastfeeding mini-facts as possible bumps-in-the-road that can be dealt with fairly easily with a bit of information and determination, but that can otherwise potentially derail your breastfeeding relationship. These include damaged nipples, baby weight loss, nipple shape, breast behavior, colostrum, hind-milk and fore-milk, D-MER, and more. Robin Kaplan tells us more. Get the most of this epis...
Oct 12, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
Water birth - What are there benefits to giving birth in water? Are there any risks? What about if you are considering a VBAC? Why has there been so much controversy around water births, and what does the evidence say? Barbara Harper tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-waterbirth/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to connect...
Sep 28, 2016•58 min•Ep. 78
Prenatal Bonding - We now know that babies are conscious while in womb. They can hear sounds, learn, form memories, and respond to your stress. So, can connecting with your baby before the birth, make for better pregnancies and healthier babies? And how do you go about doing that? Dr. Jay Warren tells us more, including how singing, talking, and playing with your baby makes a difference. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: ...
Sep 21, 2016•53 min•Ep. 77
3rd Stage of Labor - There are critical physiological changes that happen within mom and baby immediately after birth that allow for bonding and a healthy transition from womb to word. What are they, how can they be supported, and how do interventions change the hormonal flow? Dr. Sarah Buckley tells us more. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastthirdstage/ If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your ...
Sep 14, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
We’ve arrived at the last episode of our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today, Jaime Hitt tells us about her VBAC, and all the ways she prepared differently than for her first birth in order to make it happen, including and unexpected external cephalic version. We talk about chiropractic care, cross-fit, prodromal labor, delayed cord clamping, having a VBAC supportive provider (not just tolerant), cesarean scar pain, and much more. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign u...
Aug 31, 2016•54 min•Ep. 74
We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Kate Bechtold had previously pushed two babies out without too much fuss, so she was expecting her third to come out in no time. But what happens when she starts pushing with all her might, and doesn’t feel the baby move down? 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthf...
Aug 17, 2016•56 min•Ep. 72
When Breech Doesn’t Flip - We continue on our “Birth Stories” for the summer series! Today, Chantal Shelstad shares the impact that having a cesarean birth due to a breech presentation had on her psyche, her ensuing struggle with postpartum mood anxiety for years to follow, and how preparation and determination were key in finally having the VBAC she wanted. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Ad...
Aug 10, 2016•50 min•Ep. 71
This week, Natasha Grey shares her lovely homebirth story, noting how an ultimatum from her midwife had her running for the stairs, and right into transition. 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...
Aug 03, 2016•49 min•Ep. 70
This week, Kate Turza tells us about her three epidural births, and highlights how what happens during the third stage of labor can impact breastfeeding and your recovery, even for many weeks after the 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...
Jul 27, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 69
Emily Alsheskie never really had any experience around children -nor was she all that excited about having kids. Oh, how things change! Check out her awesome and unconventional home water birth story, that happened while she lived in a small apartment, while going to school. Plus, many of the things she did to prepare for her birth, including hypnobirthing, chiropractic, saltwater pool, birthing affirmations, deep meditation. Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our week...
Jul 20, 2016•53 min•Ep. 68
Victoria Wilson tells us how bringing great labor support to a birth makes for a much better experience than when you just bring your stubbornness. 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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...
Jun 29, 2016•52 min•Ep. 65
