Episode 49- Time Management...ish
Today Kim and Jess chat about time management...or lack thereof...for us as moms and birth workers. We also have 2 birth stories of the week. Cheers!!
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Wine About Birth Podcast
We are 3 birth workers...and best friends...talking about what it is really like to live in the world of birth! As we like to say, ït is more shit than giggles." Raise your glass and join us as we Wine About Birth! CHEERS!
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Episodes
Episode 48- This Is Us...Outside Of Birth
We had a crazy week and didn't feel like talking birth. So today we talk a little bit about us outside of birth so you can get to know us a little better. Enjoy and Cheers!!!
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Episode 47- Interviews With Birth Assistants
Today we interview 2 birth assistants and an L&D nurse about their jobs. We discuss how their own births affect their work and how their work affects their own births. Birth Assistants are bad asses and we couldn't do this crazy work without them. Cheers!!
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Episode 46- Precipitous, Prolonged And Prodromal Labors
In this episode we discuss the 3 poopy p's of labors. What can cause these types of labors? And what are different coping techniques if you are in them, and ways to prevent them. Happy birthing and Cheers!!
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr
Episode 45- Old Wives Tales
Today we talk about several old wives tales or myths about birth. From the cord around the neck, to hitting the babies head during sex, there are alot of things that get passed down as truth. Today we discuss our views on these myths and whether some are true. Cheers!!
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Episode 44- Lessons We Have Learned From Birth Work
Today we discuss things that we have learned over the years of being birth workers. We discuss life lessons and also lessons about birth in general. Enjoy and Cheers!!
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Episode 43- Covid, Our Lives And Birth
Today Meredith joins us once again and we talk about Corona Virus and how it has been affecting our lives and the births we have attended. Cheers!!
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Episode 42 - The Power Of Words
Words are very powerful. They can build us up or tear us down. Today we discuss the words we use in birth and how being mindful of our language can help birth be positive or negative. Cheers!
Aug 12, 2020•59 min
Episode 41- Our Birth Stories...Episode 2 Of 2
This week we finish out our birth stories with the births of our last 3 children, all born at home. We also discuss what we learned from our births. Enjoy and Cheers!
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Episode 40- Our Birth Stories...Episode 1 Of 2
Our births shape us and who we are as birth workers. Today we share our birth stories. At least the first 4 of 7. Enjoy and Cheers!
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Episode 39 - Expecting The Unexpected
Today Jess and Kim discuss expecting the unexpected...in birth and in life. Meredith had to unexpectedly leave town to care for her grandma and we had a crazy weekend and a recording without her. We miss her. But when life hands you lemons...you squeeze them and add tequila. Cheers!
Jul 22, 2020•47 min
Episode 38- Preparing For PostPartum
We see so many moms prepare for their births and feel totally unprepared for postpartum. Here is real advice from other moms and us. What do we wish we knew before we had our babies! Cheers!
Jul 15, 2020•58 min
Episode 37- Advanced Maternal Age Diagnosis
Getting the Advanced Maternal Age Diagnosis can be stressful and worrisome. Today we discuss how this diagnosis can make pregnant women feel, the stress of focusing on negative outcomes, and some of the actual numbers so that mommas can be given true informed consent. Cheers!!
Jul 08, 2020•57 min
Episode 36- SEX During Pregnancy, Birth And Postpartum
Sex is an important part of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and life! Sometimes embarrassing to talk about. Let's lose the stigma and talk about this very normal part of life. You will laugh, you may learn and you will probably feel validated in your experiences. Cheers!!
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Episode 35- How We Process Birth
Birth... it's not all glitter and rainbows. We as birth workers need to process birth, especially when it is more shit than giggles. These are our thoughts on how we do that so that we can continue to support our clients in a healthy way. Cheers!
Jun 24, 2020•54 min
Episode 34- Breastfeeding... Our Thoughts And Experiences
Today we talk about breastfeeding. Not really the science or even ways to succeed, but our thoughts and experiences. For all you nursing mommas out there...you are not in this alone. Cheers!!
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Episode 33- Our Favorite Parts Of Birth
Even after many years of birth work, there are still those births that make us gasp in awe. Today we discuss some of our favorite births from our perspective. Cheers!!
Jun 03, 2020•59 min
Episode 32- Strep B And Antibiotics In Labor
What is Strep B and why are pregnant woman advised to get antibiotics in labor if they have it? Today we dive into these questions as well as weighing the risks and benefits of antibiotics. Informed consent is important...do your research. Cheers!
May 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Episode 31- Newborn Interventions
Our babies are routinely offered a few interventions at the time of birth. Here at Wine About Birth we feel strongly about informed consent and doing your research. Today we discuss 3 common newborn interventions...erythromycin eye ointment, vitamin k shots and hepatitis b vaccines. Knowledge is power. Cheers!
May 20, 2020•58 min
Episode 30- Making Money And Doing Birth Work
Birth Work is a job and a passion. It can be difficult to make a livable wage while doing what we love. Listen in to some of the things that make birth work and making money at the same time a little difficult.
May 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Episode 29- Living The On Call Life...What It's Like
We love what we do so much! But living the on call life can be challenging...to say the least. Here is a glimpse into what it is like to be an on call birth worker. Cheers
May 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Episode 28- What's In Our Birth Bag...Baby
There are a lot of misunderstandings out there about midwives and what they bring to a birth. In this episode we clear up some misconceptions by sharing what we bring in our birth bags...both for midwifery and comfort. Cheers!
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Episode 27 - Poop And Meconium...it Happens
Poop...it happens when you are having a baby. Sometimes mom poops, sometimes baby poops. Today we talk about moms and babies pooping in labor to help add humor to a normal biological function and to dispel fear. Grab a beer and listen in as we talk all about POOP!! Cheers
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Episode 26 - Preparing For Birth
There are a few things that we as providers wish that all of our clients would do while preparing to give birth. In this episode we share those things with you. We also have a birth whine and our birth story of the week. Cheers!
Apr 15, 2020•54 min
Episode 25- Shmorgasboard
Today we read some letters we missed in past episodes due to time. So we are covering a shmorgasboard...from circumcision to preceptor relationships and vbacs...to Kim's horrific waxing experience and our birth story of the week. So grab a glass of your favorite beverage and come laugh with us. Cheers!
Apr 08, 2020•59 min
Episode 24- Birth Trauma
Sometimes birth is traumatic for moms and partners. Listen is as we discuss things that contribute to birth trauma and some real stories from moms. Learning can help prevent experiencing trauma of your own and can also validate others with feelings of trauma and regret.
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Episode 23- Birth Contentment Vs. Trauma
Birth is and always will be a mystery. Some births lead to trauma and some to contentment and empowerment. All women experience birth differently. In this episode we discuss making space and validating a woman's experience regardless of how it went.
Mar 25, 2020•53 min
Episode 22- Cervical Lips...what We Think About Them
Sometimes birth is all glitter and rainbows and sometimes cervixes have stubborn lips or swell. Today we discuss our experiences with stubborn cervixes and tricks of the trade to deal with them. Cheers!
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Episode 21- When We Disagree At A Birth
Today we talk about what it is like when we disagree...both at births or regular life. Healthy conflict resolutions skills are important for friendships. Join us we discuss our ways of dealíng with disagreeements. Cheers!
Mar 11, 2020•49 min
Episode 20- Live Recording - That Takes Ovaries
We had a live show. It was really fun and really crazy. Todays episode is outtakes from our live event. All 3 of us talk about something we did that "took ovaries."Enjoy and Cheers
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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