Social media can be extremely deceiving and it opens a whole new slew of challenges when one gets pregnant. Rivky of @impact.fashion.nyc reveals why she chose not to share her pregnancy with her large following, how she navigates it now that she gave birth and all the ways that social media and how the internet lies to mothers. Rivky's apparel line: https://impactfashionnyc.com/ Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY. Click on this link to get a FRE...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 49
You might not know that besides for my regular L&D job, I'm a camp nurse in the summer. I draw upon all of my experiences to reveal the important things that every parent sending their kid to overnight camp should know. Among other topics, I talk about meds, constipation, dehydration, contagious diseases, allergies and bedwetting. Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTrem anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY . Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. C...
Jun 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 48
Judy continues the conversation on home birth, diving deeper into the risks and benefits. Judy's website: http://www.judyribner.com/ Judy's email: office@holisticmidwiferyny.com Judy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticmidwiferyny/ Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTrem anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY . Get 20% off of the SNOO bassinet and other products through this link . Expires on June 17th, 2022. Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscript...
Jun 14, 2022•52 min
If you think that home birth in the US is unsafe, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. Judy is a midwife doctor who completed her midwifery education at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at NYU. Her research demonstrates how increased access to homebirth and midwifery care will improve health outcomes in the US. Professionally, she has attended births both in hospital and at home. Her practice is focused on reducing unnecessary medical intervention...
Jun 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 46
If you thought that Part 1 of Millie's birth story was entertaining, just wait until you hear Part 2! Use code SUMMER for a limited time to get 20% off my After The Birth online course. Discount good until June 30th, 2022. Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag! Check out the Pelvic Pro and other pregnancy and postpartum support braces made by Braceability . Get 15% off your order by clicking on this lin k and entering ...
May 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 45
Millie is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor disorders. In her entertaining way, she tells us the story of her birth, from before she got pregnant all through postpartum. We talk perinatal mental health, preparing your body for birth, prenatal testing, Covid restrictions and Jewish traditions in birth. Millie's Instagram: @milliedpt Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag! Check out the Pelvic Pro and o...
May 23, 2022•37 min•Ep. 44
Avital Chizik Goldschmidt, a journalist and Rebbitzen, talks about her up-close encounters with religious Jewish women who faced the difficult decision of having an abortion. In addition to the pain of undergoing an abortion, she talks about the isolation that they feel due to the popular misconception among Jews and often the politicization of abortion being prohibited in Judaism. Avital's Instagram: @avitalrachel Read Avital's article, " 'My dark secret': Orthodox women reveal their abortion s...
May 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 43
Continue listening to Tanya's account of her birth in the UK. Her emphasis on self-advocacy throughout is very inspiring! Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag! Check out the Pelvic Pro and other pregnancy and postpartum support braces made by Braceability . Get 15% off your order by clicking on this lin k and entering code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout. Use Happi Tummi ' s comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby'...
May 06, 2022•51 min•Ep. 42
We know that babies come out of the same place in every part of the world, but maternal healthcare can vastly differ between countries. Since many countries have much better maternal/child health outcomes than the US, we have lots to learn from them. In Part 1 of Tanya Ohana's birth story, you will hear her experience of maternity care in the UK. Tanya's Instagram: @garlic.and.ganache Learn about Yoledet Community here . Sign up for my After the Birth course to learn how to thrive during your po...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 41
Childbirth education can make a powerful difference in your birth outcome and how you feel about it. Lauren Seidman is a childbirth educator that dives deep into how. Lauren's website: https://bebirthpositive.com/ Lauren's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/birth_positive/ Learn about Yoledet Community here . Sign up for my After the Birth course to learn how to thrive during your postpartum recovery. New: Want a gift? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to get either 90 days of free YC memb...
Mar 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 40
Sarah Isaacs is a fitness trainer who specializes in perinatal fitness. Sarah's compassionate approach to encouraging women to get strong both during pregnancy and regaining their physical strength after birth is refreshing and motivating. She discusses how fitness should be modified during these times and how having her own children has influenced her work. Additionally, Sarah talks about her recent miscarriage and the physical recovery that it entails - something that's often overlooked and se...
Mar 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 39
Tori, as a seasoned NICU nurse and social media personality, reveals what it's like working with the tiniest humans on earth. This is a great listen for anyone expecting - even if you don't anticipate your baby needing to go to the NICU. Our conversation is validating to current or past parents of NICU babies and helps their loved ones understand how to support them. You can find Tori on her website and Instagram . Listen to her podcast, The Cellfie Show wherever podcasts are streamed. Learn abo...
Mar 15, 2022•59 min•Ep. 38
Nechama, a singer-songwriter, life coach and content creator, recently had her first baby. She infuses her birth story with her trademark authenticity and vulnerably reveals the struggles, self-judgment, and disappointments that came along for her with new motherhood. Nechama gets real about the side of new motherhood that most experience, but few are brave enough to talk about. Nechama's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCICV0TVqhBBzIymGxah8PKw Nechama's Instagram page: https://www....
Mar 01, 2022•59 min•Ep. 37
You might have a strong opinion on whether you do or don't want an epidural - but you can't make a truly informed choice about it if you don't have all of the information. In this episode, I cover in-depth what exactly an epidural is, what the insertion process looks like, how it works, and the risks and benefits. Epidurals work most of the time, but everyone's nightmare is an ineffective epidural. That doesn't mean you're doomed though. I teach you about common problems and how to troubleshoot ...
Feb 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 36
Now that we've established that diets are harmful, in this final, third part of the Health At Every Size Series, Rachel Goodman, an Intuitive Eating registered dietician nutritionist, gives us practical tools of how to incorporate healthy nutritional habits into our lives. She talks about the common challenges with food that may surface during pregnancy and how to integrate intuitive eating with conventional prenatal nutrition advice - especially in the context of a health complication, such as ...
Feb 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 35
In this second part of a 3-part series on Health At Every Size, and how it relates to the perinatal period, Rachel Tuchman LMHC joins us once again to further challenge the traditional belief that weight loss in and of itself is the solution to better health. She expands on the harm of diets and moralizing of food, solutions for how to confront the stigma of high weight gain during pregnancy, and the feelings of failure when the weight remains postpartum. Rachel also brings awareness to those wh...
Jan 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 34
This is the first of a 3-part series on Health At Every Size, especially during the perinatal phase of life. Rachel Tuchman joins us for the first 2 parts to break down what HAES is and isn't, why weight isn't a good tracker of health, why dieting and trying to lose weight is harmful, and how we need to change our mindset about food. Rachel Tuchman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over ten years of experience. She has worked with many diverse populations including incarcerated w...
Jan 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 33
Leah Golfiz faced some difficult news at the beginning of her first pregnancy, which eventually resulted in a painful loss. She shares how she coped with the difficulties of her pregnancy and how she elevated her experience with prayer and connection to G-d. Find Leah on Instagram: @modestywithlove Subscribe to the email list on my new website: https://www.yoledetacademy.com/ to get 3 free months of membership to Yoledet Community! Check out my new course, “After the Birth”: https://www.yoledeta...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 32
Sleeeeep - new parents are constantly chasing this highly sought-after commodity when you have a young baby. Riki Taubenblat, a pediatric sleep consultant, discusses what you can do to get more of it, even with a newborn. Riki is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant who works with mothers of babies 0-24 months to help them be their best selves- for both baby and mama! A well-rested baby is a happy and healthy baby, and needless to say, a well-rested mama is too. You can reach Riki on Instagram and on he...
Dec 25, 2021•58 min•Ep. 31
Hospitals with Baby-Friendly designation are touted to be extremely supportive of breastfeeding, but they are notorious for not having a nursery. Many mothers feel unsupported without a nursery in the hospital. I break down what a Baby-Friendly hospital is and my thoughts on hospitals that closed their nurseries. Baby-Friendly designation guidelines. Yoledet Academy live workshop “After the Birth.” Yoledet Academy's NEW website . To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics,...
Dec 19, 2021•41 min•Ep. 30
Growing up, everyone around Dobby marvelled at her remarkable health. Therefore she was unprepared for the string of unrelated medical complications and challenges that began with her first pregnancy, which continued into her second and beyond. Throughout, Dobby managed to cope exceptionally well, and these experiences helped her discover new parts of herself. Dobby's story is not meant to plant fear, but rather to bring inspiration and build empathy. She was able to get through her hard experie...
Dec 11, 2021•54 min•Ep. 29
Tamari had much better feeding journeys with her next 2 babies. She talks about what she did differently, how she incorporates that into her professional guidance, and gives great advice on what all mothers - breastfeeding AND pumping - can do to have the most pleasant and successful experience. You can reach Tamari on Instagram @onewiththepump as well as her website , where she offers various relevant courses and 1:1 support. To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, ch...
Dec 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 28
Exclusive pumping was not the way that Tamari envisioned feeding her baby. After many frustrating weeks of struggling to breastfeed her first baby, she had no choice but to resort to it if she wanted to provide him with breastmilk. She was lost and struggled immensely, having no idea what a wild ride it would be. She took that experience to self actualize by becoming a lactation counselor that specializes in teaching and supporting moms through pumping - whether exclusive or not. You can reach h...
Nov 27, 2021•28 min•Ep. 27
Last week, we were "on the other side of the bed" so to speak. I had an encounter in the hospital with my daughter's medical care that left me frustrated and angry. It led me to put the self-advocacy skills that I teach to so many into practice for myself. Were my strong reactions a result of my experience working in a hospital or because I was like any parent who wanted the safest and best medical care for their child? I delve into that in this episode, where you'll hear my story. To continue t...
Nov 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 26
Sheina Schochet is a relationship coach and therapist who specializes in helping couples keep their connection after having kids. Find out why some couples are just as connected before and after having kids and why some get divorced. Sheina gives loads of relationship and marriage advice specifically as it relates to the challenges that a couple faces when they become parents. You can find Sheina on her Instagram page @loveafterbaby , as well as her website , where she offers courses and coachin...
Nov 13, 2021•58 min•Ep. 25
Simcha's birth unfolded in a way that challenged many of her beliefs about birth. She used this perspective shift as a source of growth and an opportunity for connection with G-d. Despite lots of curveballs thrown her way, Simcha emerged from her birth with feelings of empowerment and being cared for. Postpartum, however, triggered some dormant anxiety, which propelled her to let go of shame and seek professional support. She bares her story with humility and bravery, creating purpose from her s...
Nov 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 24
What is egg freezing? How is it changing the landscape of shidduchim? Who should be doing it and when? What are the challenges and ethical concerns that it presents for Jewish Orthodox families? What exactly is the BRCA mutation, why is it imperative to test early for it? Are there solutions for those who test positive to enable them to have healthy offspring? Dr. Maslow dives deep into these questions and more. She is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocr...
Oct 30, 2021•53 min•Ep. 23
Lifestyle blogger Cami of @themommydictionary not only tells us about what it was like for her to give birth to twins, but courageosuly opens up about her infertility struggles and PCOS, how she copes with the toll that motherhood has taken on her mental health and how her perspective on the challenges of pregnancy and birth has shifted. This fierce mama knows how to do everything in style yet never compromises on her values of staying real and honest about life as a mother. Her non-judgmental a...
Oct 23, 2021•42 min•Ep. 22
What training is required to become a doctor? What is the difference between med students, residents, fellows and attending doctors? What are the pros and cons of giving birth in a teaching hospital? How can you minimize unnecessary interventions in birth, even if you have pregnancy complications? What are the extra responsibilities of doctors that work in a teaching hospital? Why is it so important for doctors to conduct research? What extra expertise does a high risk specialist have over a reg...
Oct 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 21
Everyone gets nervous about fasting. Being pregnant, freshly postpartum or nursing gives you an extra reason to be. I take the most common questions from pregnant and nursing moms on my Instagram account and answer them here. You'll get a good sense of when it's safe to fast and when it's not, red flags to look out for during the fast, what you should be asking your doctor, midwife and halachic authority and tips on how to prepare ahead of time. To continue the conversation, and learn more about...
Sep 12, 2021•36 min•Ep. 20
