Podcasts by What The Bump- Birth Podcast
Your go to podcast for all things pregnancy and birth! My name is Jennifer, I am a doula and former labor and delivery nurse. My goal is to educate and learn with you. I truly believe every mama deserves to have an informed pregnancy and birth where they feel empowered to make the decisions they choose, not ones chosen for them!
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EP 144: Hospital Birth Story + Retained Placenta with Dani Becker from 2023-12-11T14:00
in this episode Dani shares her birth and postpartum story. After birthing her baby Dani's placenta took longer than normal to release. For weeks postpartum Dani had on and off unexplained bleeding...
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EP 143: Wild Card Third Birth + Surrendering Control with Hope from 2023-12-04T14:00
In this episode Hope shares all three of her birth stories with so much passion and joy! My favorite part of this conversation is when Hope and I talk about life after kids vs before kids- it was s...
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EP 142: Two Inductions, Intrusive Postpartum Thoughts, and Becoming a Doula with Darby Swan from 2023-11-27T14:00
In this episode Darby comes on the podcast to share both of her induction birth stories and how they have propelled her into becoming a doula! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode pleas...
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EP 141: All About Prenatal Depression with Laila from The Learning to Mom Podcast from 2023-11-20T19:59:35
In this episode Laila from The Learning to Mom Podcast comes on to share about her journey with prenatal depression. Laila struggled herself with prenatal depression during the pregnancy of her bab...
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EP 140: Having a Doula, Getting Stuck in Triage, Postpartum Body Image, and More with Serena Edwards from 2023-11-13T14:00
In this podcast episode Serena is sharing the birth story of her first baby- she includes how they struggled to get pregnant and planned to do IUI, how during her labor she had no choice but to ...
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EP 139: Induction Birth Story in the UK with Samantha Perry from 2023-11-01T13:00
In this episode Samantha shares the birth story of her first baby in the UK! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podc...
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EP 138: Moving, Postpartum Anxiety, and Induction Birth Story with Kelsey Fryman from 2023-10-25T13:00
In this episode Kelsey shares her about her experience moving across the county at the end of her pregnancy as well as her postpartum journey with anxiety. ____________________ If you enjoyed this ...
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EP 137: Unmedicated VBAC with Erin Broschak from 2023-10-18T13:00
In this episode Erin shares all about her unmedicated VBAC! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www....
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EP 136: Unmedicated Birth of Over 11lb Baby with Kayla Johnson from 2023-10-11T13:00
In this episode Kayla shares all about the birth of her son! Kayla had a beautiful unmedicated birth AND her baby was over 11lb! Her story is a great reminder that you can birth a big baby, that ev...
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EP 135: Changing from Home Birth to Induction with Jen Tolson from 2023-10-04T13:00
In this episode Jen shares both of her birth stories. Her first was an induction with no epidural, for her second Jen originally planned for a home birth but ended up choosing to be induced due to ...
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EP 134: Home Birth Transfer with Julia Burr from 2023-09-27T13:00
In this episode Julia shares her journey through pregnancy and decision for a home birth. Although when labor unfolded Julia ended up transferring to the hospital and birthing her baby via cesarean...
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EP 133: Finding a Brain Tumor at 33 Weeks Pregnant with Taylor Herrero from 2023-09-20T13:00
In this episode Taylor shares her pregnancy and birth journey. At 33 weeks pregnant Taylor suffered a seizure in her sleep. After multiples tests the doctors told her she had a brain tumor in her f...
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EP 132: Unmedicated Birth Story - In Denial at 10cm - with Amanda Cosmo from 2023-09-13T13:00
In this episode Amanda shares her birth story! Amanda had "back pain" from what she thought was a pulled back muscle for days- turns out she was in labor the entire time! She arrived to the hospit...
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EP 131: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Alexa Graham from 2023-08-16T13:00:41
In this episode Alex comes on the podcast to share her 22 hour unmedicated hospital birth story! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! ...
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EP 130: Giving Birth in an Ambulance with Morgan Anastasia from 2023-08-09T13:00
In this episode Morgan is sharing her wild birth story! Morgan got turned away from the hospital and ended up giving birth in her driveway in an ambulance! ____________________ If you enjoyed this ...
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EP 129: Beautiful Birth Center Birth with Samantha Mabe from 2023-07-12T13:00
In this episode samantha shares all about the birth of her son at a birth center here in NC. She shares how she prepped a TON- physically, mentally, emotionally, and educationally. She describes he...
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EP 128: Home Birth Story with Liz Buckley from 2023-06-28T13:00
In this episode Liz is sharing her home birth story! Liz chose to birth her second baby at home with an amazing birth team. She had a rather quick birth and was in denial for much of it! She sha...
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EP 127: My ONE Hour Home Birth! from 2023-06-07T13:00:24
In this episode I am sharing all about my home birth including my pregnancy, plans, and how it all unfolded. It was crazy, quick, and shocking. My son was born at home, on my bathroom floor, in ...
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EP 126: Birth Story + Epidural Reaction with Alison Tullius from 2023-05-31T13:00:55
In this episode Alison shares her birth story! Alison describes her labor as rough overall, much due to a reaction to her epidural that caused her to go numb all over her body!
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EP 125: Redemptive Birth with Becca Douglas from 2023-05-17T13:00:39
In this episode Becca shares the birth of her second baby! She shares a beautiful and redemptive birth that was everything she planned and hoped for!
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EP 124: Unmedicated Birth Story with Caroline LaBonte from 2023-05-03T13:00:48
In this episode Caroline shares her 36 hour unmedicated birth story!
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EP 123: Becoming a Mother While Grieving the Unexpected Loss of her Husband with Nicole Wheeler from 2023-01-11T14:00
In this episode Nicole Wheeler shares he journey through pregnancy and birth. At 24 weeks along, Nicole's husband of almost 9 years unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34. She describes going...
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EP 122: Let's Talk About Sex! from 2023-01-04T14:00:45
In this episode we give a quick year end recap, answer a couple questions submitted by listeners, and then dive into talking all about postpartum sex!
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EP 121: L&D RN's Unmedicated Birth Story with Cassie Subler from 2022-12-28T14:00:47
In this episode Cassie Subler shares her birth story! Cassie is a labor and delivery/postpartum nurse and aspiring doula. She gave birth to her son, Ambrose, ten months ago.
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EP 120: Emergent Cesarean after Cord Prolapse with Kyra Long from 2022-12-21T14:00
In this episode Kyra Long shares her wild birth story! Kyra had a cord prolapse during labor which resulted in an emergent cesarean birth- having no extra anesthetic besides an epidural. She als...
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EP 119: Birth Center Transfer with Savannah Allanson from 2022-12-14T14:00
In this episode Savannah Allanson is sharing her birth story! Savannah planned a birth center birth but was later transferred to the hospital. She shares about her struggle with her repair postp...
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EP 118: Podcast Update, PREGNANCY Update, and More! from 2022-12-07T14:00:25
HI! this podcast is a general update, on life, the future of the podcast, my pregnancy, and more! Mariana became my bestfriend quickly after she told her story on the podcast - that then evolved...
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EP 117: Advocating For Yourself While Birthing in the Hospital with Nicole Zlotnicki from 2022-11-21T14:00:12
In this episode Nicole Zlotnicki is coming on to share her birth story! Nicole was my FIRST EVER doula client. Her birth story was nothing like she planned- however she advocated for her w...
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EP 116: Unmedicated Birth of Rainbow Baby After Three Losses with Alyssa Molan from 2022-11-07T14:00:06
In this episode Alyssa Molan is coming on the podcast to share the beautiful birth story of her rainbow baby. She talks about the mental / emotional anxiety of being pregnant after three miscarr...
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EP 115: Unplanned Cesarean Birth with Andrea Coomer from 2022-10-24T13:00
In this episode Andrea Coomer is sharing her birth story. Andrea planned an unmedicated birth and went into labor one evening after a long hospital work shift. after laboring for 12+ hours it wa...
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EP 114: VBAC Birth Story with Casey Day from 2022-10-10T13:00
In this episode Casey is coming on the podcast to share her VBAC story. Casey had a belly birth with her first baby due to her daughter being breech, her provider was extremely supportive of a V...
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EP 113: Failed Epidural and Unplanned Cesarean Birth with Alyssa Oliphant from 2022-09-26T13:00
In this episode Alyssa is coming on to share about her birth story. Alyssa's labor stalled out - causing her to consent to pitocin to help bring her contracts closer together. She then opted for...
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EP 112: Gestational Diabetes and Gestational Hypertension with Anna Hawks from 2022-09-12T13:00
In this episode Anna Hawks shares her birth story. Anna had Polyhydramnios, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension, and was induced at 36 weeks. Through it all, she describes her birth a...
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EP 111: Hospital Water Birth with Victoria MacDonald from 2022-08-29T13:37:14
In this episode Victoria is coming on the podcast to share her birth story! Her water broke just before 40 weeks, her midwives actually told her to go home and sleep to see if contractions started ...
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EP 110: The Trauma Competent Doula with Registered Psychologist Dallis Westin from 2022-08-22T13:00:28
In this podcast episode Dallis Westin, a Registered Psychologist, is coming on to talk about her experience with birth trauma. She has used these experiences to develop a course called The Traum...
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EP 109: Infertility, IVF, Pre-Eclampsia, and an Empowering Belly Birth with Ashley Grassi from 2022-08-08T13:00:28
In this episode Ashley is coming on the podcast to share her birth story! Ashley had 3 miscarriages prior to doing IVF and shares her entire infertility journey with so much vulnerability and ho...
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EP 108: (Part 2) Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Bethany Rios from 2022-07-18T13:00:08
In this episode Bethany is sharing her unmedicated hospital birth story! She shares the things she did to prep, including switching from the care of an OBGYN to a midwife.
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EP 107: (Part 1) Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Bethany Rios from 2022-07-11T13:00:05
In this episode Bethany is sharing her unmedicated hospital birth story! She shares the things she did to prep, including switching from the care of an OBGYN to a midwife.
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EP 106: Letting Go of Control with a Planned Cesarean Birth from 2022-06-27T13:00:16
In this episode Takara is coming on the podcast to share her birth story! She had planned an entirely natural birth, down to every detail, but that all changed when her OB told her that her baby...
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EP 105: Unmedicated Birth of Rainbow Baby with Kristen Robinson from 2022-06-06T13:00:04
In this episode Kirsten Robinson shares the birth story of her little girl. Kristen suffered a miscarriage with her first pregnancy which resulted in retained placenta leading to two D&C's. ...
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EP 104: Pain Free Labor + Unmedicated Birth with Brieanna Frei-Watson from 2022-05-23T13:00:36
In this episode Brie is sharing her birth story. Brie is a medical assistant at her local OBGYN office. She started bleeding in her third trimester one evening, it turned out she was experiencin...
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EP 103: Birth Center Birth with Peyton Wettig from 2022-05-09T13:00:08
in this episode Peyton is sharing her birth center birth story. Her baby was breech up until 37 weeks when she had an external cephalic version (ECV), which she described as pressure and discomf...
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EP 102: Why I quit L&D Nursing to Become a Doula + How I Got Started from 2022-04-25T13:00
In this episode I’m gonna share all about my career path and why I quit L&D nursing to become a doula! Some resources I mention are Pro Doula (website here) which is the organization I got certifi...
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EP 101: Pregnancy after Four Miscarriages, Unmedicated Birth, and a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis with Kayla Burbridge from 2022-03-14T13:00
In this episode Kayla is sharing her birth story! After 4 miscarriages, including an ectopic pregnancy, Kayla got pregnant with her beautiful baby! She birthed a 9.5lb baby boy - unmedicated at a b...
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EP 100: Chemical Pregnancies, Marginal Cord Insertion, and Breech Cesarean Birth with Shy Ann from 2022-03-07T14:00
In this episode Shy is sharing her birth story! Shy had three chemical pregnancies before getting pregnant with her son. Some things we talk about are marginal cord insertion, switching OB provider...
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EP 99: PROM + Unmedicated Birth Story with Anna Hill from 2022-02-28T14:00
In this episode (my client!) Anna Hill is sharing her birth story. At 36 weeks pregnant Anna's water broke, contractions started shortly after and picked up quick! Some things w...
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EP 98: PART TWO - Preeclampsia (again), Induction, and VBAC with Brianne Tower from 2022-02-21T14:00
In this episode Brianne Tower shares the birth of her second daughter after suffering a miscarriage early 2020. Her hope was for a VBAC!
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EP 97: PART ONE - Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, and an Emergency Cesarean with Brianne Tower from 2022-02-14T14:00
In this episode Brianne Tower comes on the podcast to share her first birth story - an emergency c-section at 33 weeks.
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EP 96: Rapid Labor in Mexico with Mariana Ortiz from 2022-01-31T14:00
In this episode Mariana Ortiz shares her first birth story! She had her daughter in Mexico - her labor was 5 hours total from start to finish! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode pleas...
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EP 95: Three Day Induction, Failed Epidural, Retained Placenta, and Baby Blues with Rowan Foote from 2022-01-24T14:00
In this podcast Rowan Foote comes on to share her birth story! Rowan had her daughter 3 weeks early due to preeclampsia. She had a 3 day induction which included a failed epidural, retained placent...
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EP 94: Redemptive Birth with Rachel Campbell from 2022-01-17T14:00
In this episode Rachel Campbell shares both of her birth stories. Her first birth involved an incredibly difficult physical postpartum journey - her epidural stopped working and it took her 6 mo...
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EP 93: Birth Story From an L&D RN with Mariana Chen from 2022-01-10T14:00
In this episode Mariana Chen shares her birth story! Mariana shares about getting pregnant with PCOS, her doctor thinking she may have a blighted ovum, preparing for an unmedicated birth, not kn...
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EP 92: Induction Birth Story with Kaitlyn Cappel from 2022-01-03T14:00
In this episode Kaitlyn Cappel shares her birth story! The birth Kaitlyn dreamed for and prepared for was not the one she had. Kaitlyn shares how she has learned to mourn the birth she wanted wh...
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EP 91: Pregnancy after loss, PROM, and 35 Week Unmedicated Birth with Emily Ross from 2021-12-20T14:00
In this episode my good friend + coworker Emily comes on the podcast to share her birth story! Emily's water broke at 35 weeks just after her baby shower. She had her baby the very next day just...
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EP 90: High Risk Pregnancy due to Vasa Previa with Samantha Murtaugh from 2021-12-13T14:00
In this episode Samantha comes on the podcast to share her birth story! At her 20 week anatomy scan Samantha found out she had placenta previa which later in her pregnancy turned into vasa previ...
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EP 89: Preterm Birth, Postpartum Hemorrhage, and NICU Journey with Natasha Sanchez from 2021-12-06T14:00
In this episode Natasha shares her weeklong preterm birth story while being out of town for her baby shower! Natasha's water broke prematurely after having a gut feeling her entire pregnancy tha...
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EP 88: Hospital Birth, Home Birth, REI Parenting, and Elimination Communication with Britt Loukos from 2021-11-29T14:00
In this episode Britt Loukos comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories - one at the hospital and one at home. Britt has such a refreshing view on motherhood. Her advice for mamas i...
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EP 87: Twin Pregnancy during the Pandemic with Luciana Tavares from 2021-11-22T14:00
In this episode Luciana Tavares is coming on the podcast to share her uncomplicated twin pregnancy! Luciana got pregnant with twins at the beginning of the pandemic after having a miscarriage. S...
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EP 86: OUR 8 WEEK UPDATE - Thrush, Infant Reflux, and Favorite Products! from 2021-11-18T14:53:01
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EP 85: Factor V Leiden, GDM, Low Platelets, and a 6 Hour Labor with Carli Jo from 2021-11-08T14:00
In this episode Carli Jo is coming on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Her first birth was an uncomplicated pregnancy followed by a 34 hour labor. During her second pregnancy she fou...
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EP 84: Preterm Labor and Birth at 24 Weeks with Sabrina Lopez from 2021-11-01T13:00
In this episode Sabrina Lopez shares her birth with her son Bryxton. Sabrina shares about how her OBGYN’s never listened to her concerns until at 24 weeks and 3 days she went into labor and deli...
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EP 83: Pre-Eclampsia + 3 Day Induction with Brianna Hodson from 2021-10-25T13:00
In this episode Brianna Hodson is coming on the podcast to share the birth of her daughter Sophie! Brianna shares about how she had a retroplacental hemorrhage and went into preterm labor (that was...
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EP 82: 27 Hour Labor, GDM, and Switching Providers with Brandy Santana from 2021-10-18T13:00
In this episode Brandy comes on the podcast to share her unmedicated 27 hour birth story! At the same time Brandy found out she was pregnant her husband suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and was...
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EP 81: Listeria During Pregnancy + Cesarean Birth Story with Hailey Johnson from 2021-10-11T13:00
In this episode Hailey Johnson comes on the podcast to share all about her pregnancy and birth! Her pregnancy came as a total surprise, however Hailey felt confident and truly enjoyed her pregnancy...
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EP 80: Identical Twin Pregnancy and Premature Birth with Brooke Nemens from 2021-10-04T13:00
In this episode Brooke comes on the podcast to share all about her pregnancy with identical twins girls! She experienced severe morning sickness her entire pregnancy and around 28 weeks was admi...
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EP 79: Sex During Pregnancy from 2021-09-27T13:00
In this episode we are talking all about SEX during pregnancy!
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EP 78: My Birth Story! from 2021-09-25T13:20:43
In this episode I am sharing MY birth story with Adelynn! Her birth was beautiful, intense, and fast. I am 5 days postpartum now and loving every second of it (besides all the seconds between 10...
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EP 77: Birth Center Water Birth with Blair Bellaire from 2021-09-20T13:00
In this episode Blair Bellaire is back (from episode 72) to share her second birth story! Blair's first birth story from EP 72 was a home birth, this time around she chose to birth at a local bi...
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EP 76: Birth Story with Julie Romanin from 2021-09-13T13:00
In this episode Julie comes on the podcast to share the birth of her baby girl Charlotte! Julie's water broke the day before her due date when she jumped out of excitement for a package that had...
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EP 75: ISR - The Invaluable Skill of Infant Water Self Rescue with Dina Daoud from 2021-09-06T13:00
In this episode Dina is coming on the podcast to share all about ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) which teaches self rescue swimming classes to infants and children! Per the CDC, drowning is the <...
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EP 74: Serene Hospital Birth with Christina Adams from 2021-08-30T13:00
In this episode Christina Adams comes on the podcast and shares her birth story! Christina shares how they had been trying to get pregnant with no success BUT right before starting fertility tre...
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EP 73: Healing Home Water Birth with Sarah Farra from 2021-08-23T13:00
In this episode Sarah Farra is coming on the podcast to share her home water birth story (that is filled with joy and humor)! Sarah is an actress, singer, and Mrs. North Carolina Contestant. When h...
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EP 72: Transition to Home Birth at 30 Weeks with Blair Bellaire from 2021-08-16T13:00
In this episode Blair is coming on the podcast to share her home water birth story! Blair originally was going to give birth at a hospital, but always imagined a natural home birth. She decided to ...
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EP 71: Uncomplicated Twin Pregnancy + VBAC with Blayney Armstrong from 2021-08-09T13:00
In this episode Blayney comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Her first pregnancy was a huge surprise... TWINS! Her pregnancy was uncomplicated, she was planning a vaginal twi...
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EP 70: Empowering Three Day Induction, Gestational Diabetes, and Postpartum Anxiety with Elizabeth Smith from 2021-08-02T13:00
In this episode Liz shares her positive and empowering induction birth story! Liz had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy, which towards the end her blood sugar levels started to get out of c...
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EP 69: Unmedicated Birth, Low Milk Supply, and the Importance of Community with Maddie Segal from 2021-07-26T13:00
In this episode Maddie Segal shares her 26 hour unmedicated birth story! Maddie gave birth to her son Oliver at a local birth center, which she says was an amazing experience. Maddie shares how ...
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EP 68: Two Home Water Births + One Hospital Induction with Nurse Midwife Marie Watson from 2021-07-19T13:00
In this episode Certified Nurse Midwife Marie Watson shares her three birth stories. Her first two babies were born at home in the water, while her recent third birth was an induction at the hos...
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EP 67: Unmedicated Pain Relief Options from 2021-07-12T13:00
In this episode were gonna talk about the top ways to cope and conquer contractions without an epidural!
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EP 66: Successful VBAC with Nicole Bertrand from 2021-07-05T13:00
In this episode Nicole shares both of her birth stories, a cesarean section due to the fear of her baby measuring large followed by a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with a midwif...
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EP 65: Trusting + Listening To Your Body throughout Pregnancy and Labor with Gabbie Meacham from 2021-06-28T13:00
In this episode Gabby Meacham shares about her first pregnancy. Gabby's story is real, raw, beautiful, yet filled with humor! Gabby had spinal surgery for spinal stenosis at 17 years old so knew...
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EP 64: Fun, Enjoyable, and Unmedicated Birth Center Birth with Crystal Parker from 2021-06-21T13:00
In this episode Crystal Parker is coming on the podcast to share both of her unmedicated birth stories - which she describes as fun and enjoyable! Crystal shares about how she did not love being...
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EP 63: Evidence on Essential Oil Use During Pregnancy and Labor from 2021-06-14T13:00
We are talking about essential oil use during pregnancy and labor! In this episode I touch on eight of the most popular / useful essential oils, their benefits, how to use them, and where to buy th...
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EP 62: Two Unmedicated Births, Induction, PROM, and Postpartum Preparation with Beth Restituto from 2021-06-07T13:00
In this episode Beth Restituto is coming on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! With her first birth she was induced for PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes), she labored for 26 hours ...
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EP 61: One Textbook Birth Story, One Emergent Cesarean Section, and a Hopeful VBAC with Allison Hufford from 2021-05-31T13:00
In this episode Allison Hufford is coming on the podcast to share her two very different birth stories! Her first birth of her baby girl Abigail was "textbook" from Allisons perspective, however...
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EP 60: Hospital Induction Birth Story + Importance of Exercise During Pregnancy with Lisa Craig from 2021-05-24T13:00
In this episode Lisa shares about her pregnancy at an "Advanced Maternal Age" and how exercise helped her to have what she considers a boring and uneventful pregnancy! Lisa talks about how she m...
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EP 59: Being a Postpartum Night Nurse + Postpartum Doula with Taylor Focht from 2021-05-17T13:00
In this episode Taylor Focht is coming on the podcast to share all about her amazing job - a newborn night nurse / postpartum doula! Taylor shares about her passion for her job and how she is able ...
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EP 58: How to Induce Labor Naturally - Updated Episode from 2021-05-10T13:00
This episode is a rerecording / update of episode 25 of the podcast!
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EP 57: First Birth + Postpartum Pubic Symphysis with Amanda Johnson from 2021-05-03T13:00
In this episode Amanda Johnson is sharing her fast and unmedicated birth story with her first pregnancy. She also shares how postpartum she suffered from pubic symphysis and was discharged with ...
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EP 56: Gestational Diabetes Explained from 2021-04-26T13:00
In this episoide we are diving into Gestational Diabetes (GDM) - what it is? how it is diagnosed? why you may be at a higher risk for developing? what happens during your pregnancy if you have G...
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EP 55: Unmedicated, Fast, and Furious Second Birth with Betty Flores from 2021-04-19T13:00
Betty is back just three days postpartum to share her birth story! Betty had her second unmedicated hospital birth which she describes as fast and furious!
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EP 54: Wumblekin - The Evidence Based Pregnancy Subscription Box + Giveaway from 2021-04-12T13:00
In this episode I am chatting with Andrea and Colleen from Wumblekin about how they started their company, what they provide, and how they use evidence based practices to create their subscription ...
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EP 53: SURPRISE, we're PREGNANT! from 2021-04-05T13:00
SURPRISE! I AM PREGNANT!!!
I have been DYING to share this with you all! My husband and I are expecting our rainbow baby in September. After our loss last May we decided to hold off on an...
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EP 52: Super Sperm - How to Increase a Males Fertility from 2021-03-29T13:00
In this episode we are covering how to increase a MANS fertility!
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EP 51: Pelvic Floor Health throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum with Michelle Benoit from 2021-03-22T13:00
Michelle Benoit is a Physical Therapist here in Charlotte specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy, and postpartum.
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EP 50: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Betty Flores from 2021-03-15T13:00
In this episode Betty comes on the podcast to share her unmedicated hospital birth with her first baby girl! Betty talks about fitness during pregnancy, how her mindset is what got her through unme...
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EP 49: COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy from 2021-03-08T14:00
In this episode we are talking about the most recent and up to date information regarding COVID 19, the COVID 19 Vaccine, and pregnancy!
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EP 48: The Impacts of Infertility + Fertility Support with Collin Parsons from 2021-03-01T14:00
This podcast is equally full of knowledge as it is heart and compassion. I ABSOLUTELY loved hearing from Collin, her passion is contagious. Collin Parsons is a doula who is very passionate about fe...
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EP 47: Breastfeeding 101 + Preparing For Breastfeeding with Cheryl Demers from 2021-02-22T14:00
Cheryl Demers is the founder of Charlotte Lactation! Cheryl is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant here to talk about prenatal breastfeeding education, the expectations vs. reality of breastf...
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EP 46: Membrane Sweeping for Induction of Labor from 2021-02-15T14:00
Membrane sweeping / striping is done at the end of pregnancy during a vaginal exam. It is used to stimulate the cervix and help to induce labor.
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EP 45: Cesarean Section Rehab, Lymphatic Drainage, and Healing Diastasis Recti with Tom Archer from 2021-02-08T14:00
Tom Archer is a clinical body worker who specializes in cesarean section rehab, lymphatic drainage, diastasis recti, visceral manipulation, and so much more!
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EP 44: Meconium Aspiration Syndrome with Darla Van Schooneveld from 2021-02-01T14:00
In this episode I have Darla Van Schooneveld on the podcast to talk all about Meconium in the water + Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Darla is a Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse currently ...
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EP 43: Progesterone During Pregnancy from 2021-01-25T14:00
In this episode we talk about Progesterone, aka the "pro-gestation" hormone! We talk about what progesterone is and why it is so important for pregnancy, how to know if your progesterone is low, an...
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EP 42: Unmedicated Induction Birth Story with Ashley Ryder from 2021-01-18T14:00
Ashley shares her unmedicated birth with her first baby after being induced at 40 weeks for high blood pressure.
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EP 41: Successful VBAC After Two Cesarean Sections with Summer Tannehill from 2021-01-11T14:00
Summer is here to tell about her vaginal birth after two cesarean sections (VBAC). Summer shares how she felt she didn't properly educate herself in preparation for her first birth, which when p...
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EP 40: Breech Cesarean Section with Andrea Johnson from 2021-01-06T12:50:49
In the episode Andrea Johnson shares her story of her first pregnancy, where her baby stayed breech from 20 weeks on. Andrea went into labor when her water broke one evening. She had a version s...
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EP 39: Artificial Breaking of Water for Induction and Augmentation - AROM from 2021-01-04T14:00
In this episode we talk about what exactly AROM is - the artificial rupture of membranes (also called Amniotomy). We discuss why its done, which is mainly...
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EP 38: Unmedicated Birth + Pregnancy During a Pandemic with Danielle Powers from 2020-12-21T14:00
Danielle gave birth to her first, and maybe only, baby during the COVID-19 pandemic. Danielle had the birth she had planned for - unmedicated with the support of her husband, Michael, and doula,...
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EP 37: Is the Copper IUD Safe? from 2020-12-14T14:00
In this podcast were discussing the non-hormonal copper - PARAGARD IUD.
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- IUD insertion
- How effective is it?
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EP 36: Prenatal and Newborn Chiropractic Care with Dr. Hayley Parker from 2020-12-07T14:00
Continuing our amazing series with Dr. Hayley Parker! Dr. Parker is a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor.
She is here to share all of her wisdom plus answer all of our listen...
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EP 35: Newborn Sleep Tips with Elizabeth King from 2020-11-30T14:00
GET EXCITED... its a new podcast series! Today we have Elizabeth from Sleep Baby on the podcast to talk all about newborn sleep, plus answer all the listener questions!
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EP 34: Hospital Bag - What you Actually Need from 2020-11-02T14:00
lets make packing your hospital bag quick and easy, how it should be! I am gonna share the top 10 things you need from a nurses standpoint in your hospital bags, as well as a few things you need...
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EP 33: Birth Story with Sam Oswald from 2020-10-26T13:00
Sam, my bff, is back to share her labor story with us! She shared her birth story in EP 12 and is now 2 weeks postpartum with Atticus! --- Support this podcast: Listen
EP 32: Pregnancy after Miscarriage with Olivia Ball from 2020-10-19T13:00
In the episode Olivia shares her amazing story of losing her first pregnancy, only to find out she was pregnant again within a week. You're gonna feel her love and excitement for the little girl...
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EP 31: Menstrual Cycle Tracking using BBT with Shannon Laurio from 2020-10-12T13:00
In this podcast were gonna break down a natural birth control method called Basal Body Temperature Charting! I brought on Shannon to help me explain this, she's basically an expert :) Read this pod...
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EP 30: Doula Care with Helen from Aussie Doula from 2020-10-05T13:00
In this episode I have Helen from Aussie Doula here to share all about doula care. We touch on what a doula offers, when to hire a doula, doula care during COVID, if you need a doula even if you...
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EP 29: Unplanned Cesarean Birth with Christine Cerniglia from 2020-09-25T13:00
I LOVE THIS EPISODE. I got to chat with Christine about her planned unmedicated birth turned cesarean section. She is so uplifting, positive, and truly drops so many bits of birth wisdom through...
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EP 28: Planning for Pregnancy + Conception Tips from 2020-09-21T13:14:55
Lets chat about conception tips + how to start planning for pregnancy!
Link to my website where you can find the blog post and links to any products mentioned:
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EP 27: An Episiotomy - Let's Debunk Every Women's Worst Fear from 2020-09-18T13:18:49
In this podcast were gonna talk about episiotomies. I wanna remove fear and debunk the myths you've probably heard! Education is ket in removing fear! We're gonna talk about the actual procedure...
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EP 26: 10 Things Your Labor Nurse Wishes You Knew from 2020-08-31T14:00
HI! so excited to be behind the mic today. Work + school has been taking over my life. This episode was super fun and light hearted, just me telling you the top 10 things I wish my patients knew...
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EP 25: How to Induce Labor Naturally from 2020-08-11T14:40:27
Hello! Welcome Back! lets talk about natural labor induction methods! I had so much fun research and creating this podcast for you. as always remember to talk with you practitioner before trying...
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EP 24: Pitocin For Induction of Labor from 2020-07-27T14:00
Hello! In this episode we talk about Pitocin, the synthetic form of Oxytocin! We discuss Pitocin used for induction (starting) and augmentation (speeding up) of labor, as well as postpartum Pito...
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EP 23: Cesarean Section 101 | What To Expect from 2020-07-20T14:00
In this podcast I talk all about cesarean sections from a nurses point of view! We go over the preparation, the actual operating room experience, and recovery. We also touch on schedule vs emerg...
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EP 22: Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits + Cord Blood Banking from 2020-07-06T14:00
In this episode we chat about delayed cord clamping, cord milking, and cord blood banking! The main focus is delayed cord clamping which has many proven benefits for infants including returning ...
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EP 21: MIDWIFE or OBGYN? Assembling Your Birth Team from 2020-06-22T13:00
In this episode we are talking about a midwife mainly, and how they differ from an OB or OBGYN. Many women do not know what a Midwife is or what their scope of practice is, so today I am breakin...
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EP 20: Postpartum Depression | How to Overcome from 2020-06-08T14:00
In this episode we are talking about postpartum mood disorders, focusing on postpartum blues and postpartum depression. We talk about how to recognize postpartum depression in yourself and other...
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EP 19: My Miscarriage Story from 2020-05-28T14:30:38
I wish this was my pregnancy announcement podcast, but unfortunately its not. I had a miscarriage around 9 weeks. We are heartbroken, but sharing this story helps me heal. Please if you've ever bee...
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EP 18: Is it safe? Tdap and Flu Vaccines During Pregnancy from 2020-05-11T14:00
In this episode we're talking about the two vaccines recommended during pregnancy: the Tdap and Flu vaccine. Are they safe? What are the risks and benefits?
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EP 17: Toxins You Need to Avoid During Pregnancy from 2020-05-04T14:00
HELLO! today we are talking about toxins during pregnancy, and not obvious toxins. We're talking about toxins found in our day to day life and simple ways to avoid them!
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EP 16: Vitamin K Shot + Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding from 2020-04-27T15:00
We're wrapping up talking about the 3 medications given to your baby at birth, last one: VITAMIN K. Vitamin K is not a vaccine, it is a fat soluble vitamin given to prevent spontaneous bleeding ...
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EP 15: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Erythromycin Eye Ointment from 2020-04-20T14:42:16
Today we are talking about 2 out of the 3 medications recommended at the birth of your newborn : the Hepatitis B Vaccine and Erythromycin eye ointment.
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EP 14: Exercise During Pregnancy from 2020-04-15T14:37:59
Lets talk about my two favorite topics in one, EXERCISE + PREGNANCY! Is it safe? what can I and can I not do? how intense can I workout?
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EP 13: Birth Story + Postpartum Recovery After 2 Surgeries with Ericka Zellers from 2020-04-10T14:00
Today we are hearing a birth story from Ericka Zellers. Ericka is a professional photographer specializing in weddings, elopements, couple, and family sessions. She had a fairly easy pregnancy, ...
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Ep 12: First Time Pregnancy with Sam Oswald from 2020-04-07T15:35:03
HOW EXCITING, this is my first ever podcast guest and interview. I am so excited for you to hear from Sam. She is a middle school teacher, one of my best friends, and just such an amazing person. S...
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EP 11: Will an EPIDURAL Slow My Labor? from 2020-04-04T12:48:13
In this episode we talk about epidurals! I discuss what exact an epidural is, how it works, what evidence shows about if it slows down your labor, and all the benefits + risks! I hope you feel m...
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EP 10: COVID-19 and Pregnancy from 2020-03-26T19:45:56
In this podcast we talk about all we know currently on the Coronavirus and Pregnancy. Hang in there momma, we will get through this.resources below:ACOGWHOCDC --- Support this podcast: Listen
EP 9: Electronic Fetal Monitoring During Labor + What to Expect from 2020-03-22T15:57:10
In today episode we talk about EFM (electronic fetal monitoring) and all the different ways it can be done + the evidence behind EFM! --- Support this podcast: Listen
EP 8: What is Group B Strep (GBS)? Do I Need Treated? from 2020-03-10T16:05:14
Today we're talking about GBS or Group B Strep!What is it?When will I be tested for GBS?What are the risks of GBS?Do I need antibiotics?How can I make sure I don't have GBS?Thank you for listening ...
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EP 7: The Importance of SKIN TO SKIN + The Golden Hour from 2020-03-09T20:27:12
Lets talk about SKIN TO SKIN and the GOLDEN HOUR!what are they? why should we do it? what are the benefits? risks? and of course, my favorite, how to advocate for yourself to make sure you get that...
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EP 6: How to THRIVE through your FIRST TRIMESTER from 2020-03-07T14:16:14
Hey guys! I am excited to share some tips and tricks to help you THRIVE through your first trimester of pregnancy. Lets chat about some simple tips and tricks to help you be the best you can while ...
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EP 5: Prenatal Nutrition + Supplementation from 2020-02-29T01:21:41
Hello! Lets talk about prenatal nutrition +supplementation! When it comes to pregnancy it can be so confusing on the do's and dont's of eating, I'm going to try to sort through the information and ...
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Ep 4: Should you write a BIRTH PLAN? from 2020-02-27T18:50:43
Hello! Today we talk about birth plans, or as I like to call them birth preferences! This is a guide to empower yourself to make you decisions and for your care providers to know what you want. Let...
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Ep 3: All about Postpartum Hemorrhage from 2020-02-24T22:40:06
Lets talk about Postpartum Hemorrhage!What is it, what increases the chances of a hemorrhage, and what do we do when it happens? In todays episode we talk all about these things and more! thank you...
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Ep 2: Who Should be in Your Delivery Room from 2020-02-20T22:53:54
Ready for episode 2 of What The Bump! In this podcast we talk about the three people who you should have in your delivery room while you labor and give birth! Thank you for tuning in and I will see...
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Welcome to What The Bump! from 2020-02-20T14:24:28
Hello! Welcome to "What The Bump" where we will be talking prenatal, postpartum, and all things in between! My name is Jennifer and I am a labor and delivery nurse. My goal is to educate and learn ...
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