Birth, Baby! | Guidance for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Parenting

Preparing To Push: A Pelvic Floor PT’s Advice on Pushing Techniques in Labor

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kimia about how to prepare to push in labor. Dr Kimia Kardan is a pelvic floor physical therapist and clinic director at Origin Physical Therapy in Austin Texas. Origin has expanded to provide pelvic floor physical therapy in person and virtually across over 40 states! Origin treats people of all ages and genders with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction.Origin's website: theoriginway.comInstagram and TikTok: @‌theoriginwayPlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Navigating Your Infant Feeding Journey with The Baby Feeding Coach

Sometimes your baby's feeding journey doesn't go as planned. Erin knows, because she’s been there! Erin Moore, RN, CPNP, CLC is a pediatric nurse practitioner and certified lactation counselor living in Austin, TX. She has 13 years of working with moms experiencing difficult situations. Erin believes that moms should have support throughout their entire feeding journey - even if it isn't what was expected. Erin has you covered if you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, combining both, or feeding your baby solid foods. She provides judgment and shame-free virtual support.Website: www.babyfeedingcoach.comsocials: http://www.instagram.com/babyfeeding.coachtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babyfeeding.coachQuiz: Is combo-feeding right for your family? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63ef9a0a497bb50014b1a356Offer: https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/combofeedingguidePlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Exploring Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness

Today we are talking about Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness with Kati Junkins-Stark, owner of MoveWithMeMama. She is a happily married mother of 2 amazing girls and pregnant with baby number 3, due this Thanksgiving. Kati is an Occupational Therapist Specializing in Pelvic Floor Therapy, Prenatal and Postpartum Rehab and Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer and BIRTHFIT Coach! She is also currently in the process of completing the pregnancy and postpartum athleticism course certification by the pelvic guru and Briana Battles.Kati has always been passionate about health, exercise, and helping others. She wants to be able to provide women with the power to continue to move, feel empowered, focus on self- care, build connections, prepare the body physically for birth, and rehab their bodies postpartum with other motivating women!MoveWithMeMama is a Prenatal and Postpartum Rehab and Fitness Program focusing on empowering and educating new moms on how to exercise safely, promote pelvic floor and core rehabilitation, focus on self-care, and finding connection with yourself and others during the postpartum healing journey. We establish personal goals to provide optimal happiness, health, and well-being during the transition into motherhood!Website: https://movewithmemama.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/movewithmemama/Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Birth Stories: Eva’s Homebirth Stories...with a surprise BREECH!

On this episode we chat with Eva. She is a mother of two little girls and had both of them at home. Her labors were completely different from each other and the second one surprised everyone. Tune in to hear about her Breech Home Birth! Breech birth is rare in this day and age. Most providers have not been trained in breech birth. Breech Without Borders is a great program that midwives and OB/GYNs can sign up for to learn these skills. Many hospitals will not allow breech birth, even if they have providers on staff that are comfortable and skilled in it. If you find yourself with a baby that has a breech presentation, check out the resources below. Spinning Babies is a great resource if you'd like to try to encourage your baby to flip. Seek out acupuncture and a Webster certified chiropractor. www.breechwithoutborders.orgwww.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/baby-position/breech/flip-a-breech/www.reproductiveacupuncture.com/breech-presentation/Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Boobing Out Loud - Normalizing Breastfeeding with Rue the Boob Boss

In this episode we talk with Rue Khosa about "BOOBING OUT LOUD" as she calls it! You might know her better as The Boob Boss! So many women are nervous to breastfeed around even their family, let alone in public. We break down the cultural norms and differences between culture in the United States vs other countries. You don't need to go breastfeed in the bathroom or cover up if you don't want to! You have the right to feed your baby wherever you want to. Rue has an incredible Instagram presence where she normalizes breastfeeding and provides education to parents on all things breastfeeding. Rue is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She's also the founder and owner of The Perfect Push. Website: https://www.theperfectpush.com/your-care-team/rue-khosaInstagram and Facebook: @‌rue_theboobbossPlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Boundaries Around the Holidays: Navigating Parenthood and Family Expectations

With the holidays fast approaching, we’re chatting about the boundaries around the holidays! Whether it's family visiting, taking a trip, or who prepares the family meal, there are often obstacles to overcome around the holidays. Those are generally exacerbated when you have small children. We dive into some of these difficult situations and ideas on how to handle them. Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Induction of Labor Around the Holidays: Medically Necessary or For Convenience?

Today we’re talking about inductions around the holidays and how to be mindful of falling into an unnecessary induction. Did you know there are less birthdays on holidays than any other days of the year? Many doctors encourage medically unnecessary inductions in the weeks leading up to a major holiday in an effort to avoid attending births on holidays. Tune in to learn how you can avoid being needlessly induced if that's not something you desire. Check out this list of the least common birthdays. Notice they're around national holidays. Dec. 25Jan. 1Dec. 24July 4Jan. 2Dec. 26Nov. 27Nov. 23Nov. 25Oct. 31www.people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/genealogy/most-popular-birthdays.htmPlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Ecstatic Birth: Can Birth Feel Good??

Today we chat with Meagan Noble about Ecstatic Birth. Many of us have heard of it but don’t know what the heck it is! Meagan breaks it down for us. Meagan is a full spectrum doula, student midwife, and childbirth educator. Following the home births of her three children, she shifted her career to birth work and now helps families find joy and flow in their birth journeys. Meagan’s approach is caring, intuitive, and education-focused. She believes deeply in the power of birth to transform women and families, and strives to bring deeper connection and trust to families in the birthing room." Website: www.MeaganNoble.comInstagram: @meagannobleatxPlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcast Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Birth Stories: Ashley and Chase’s Story - Part 2 Postpartum

Today we’re talking with Ashley and Chase about their postpartum journey! In Part 1 they shared their journey of infertility, pregnancy, and birth. In this episode, they lay it all out, sharing their struggles with mental health, including postpartum anxiety. We feel it’s important to shed light on PMADs so people know the signs, symptoms, and risk factors. We thank them for being so transparent and willing to use their experience to educate others.Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcast Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Birth Stories: Ashley and Chase’s Story - Part 1 Conception and Birth

For Part 1 we talk to Ashley and Chase about their conception and birth journey! Their candid story about their experience with infertility, pregnancy, and birth are inspiring. This family used us for birth classes and birth doula services, and we can’t wait for them to share their story with you. Don't miss part 2 where they tell us about their postpartum journey and share the truth about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcast Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com Website: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comIntro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!