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

Questions to Ask Your Pregnancy Provider

In this episode we talk about what questions to ask your provider to make sure they’re a good fit for you. Whether you have an OB or a midwife, asking these questions is important to be sure your goals and expectations align. Waiting to ask questions about things that are important to you can result in limited options for changing providers later in pregnancy. It can also cause unnecessary confrontational moments in your labor/birth. It's more difficult to advocate for yourself when you're in labor than it is prenatally at a doctor or midwife appointment. Tune in to learn some helpful questions to ask to ensure smooth sailing on your birthing day. 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!

Diastasis Series: Treating and Healing Diastasis

This is Episode 2 in a 6-episode series. In this episode you will learn how to treat and heal diastasis. Dr. Melot joins us to explain the range options for diastasis treatment. She also explains the process of healing diastasis. Dr. Katherine Melot is the owner and creator of Defeat Diastasis and BirthCo. in Austin, Texas. Defeat Diastasis has an at home program you can do from anywhere! To learn more:www.defeatdiastasis.comwww.birth-co.comTo learn more about Neux: http://www.neuxtec.comPlease 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!

Diastasis Series - What is diastasis?

This is Episode 1 in a 6-episode series. In this episode you will learn what diastasis is and how to find out if you have it! Dr. Melot joins us to explain what diastasis is, what causes it, and how to know if you have it. Dr. Katherine Melot is the owner and creator of Defeat Diastasis and BirthCo. in Austin, Texas. Defeat Diastasis has an at home program you can do from anywhere! To learn more:www.defeatdiastasis.comwww.birth-co.comTo learn more about Neux: http://www.neuxtec.comPlease 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!

Introducing the Diastasis Series

Introducing our Defeat Diastasis Series! Be sure to follow/subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss an episode! We collaborated with Dr. Katherine Melot, creator of Defeat Diastasis and owner of BirthCo. to bring you these episodes educating you on the ins and outs of diastasis and how it can affect you. Dr. Katherine Melot is the owner and creator of Defeat Diastasis and BirthCo. in Austin, Texas. Defeat Diastasis has an at home program you can do from anywhere! To learn more:www.defeatdiastasis.comwww.birth-co.comTo learn more about Neux: http://www.neuxtec.comPlease 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 Prep - What you can do to prepare for labor

This is a re release of one of our most listened to episodes! Be sure you don't miss it this time around!It’s common for people to ask what they can do to prepare themselves for labor and birth. On today’s episode, we will talk about it all…exercises to do, foods to eat, things to drink, and practitioners to see!Mentioned articles:EBB 216 - The Evidence on Prenatal Perineal Massage for Preventing Tears in Childbirth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker - Evidence Based Birth®EBB 128 - Inducing Labor with Castor Oil and Dates - Evidence Based Birth®February 9, 2021, systematic review published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies evaluated 6 databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and AMED database)Mentioned Instragram people to follow:MamasteFit: Gina & Roxanne (@mamastefit) • Instagram photos and videosPUSH fitness (@pushfitmom) • Instagram photos and videosPlease 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!

I’m Pregnant! Now What?

Welcome back to Birth, Baby! Today we're releasing one of our first episodes in case you missed it. This was one of our most listened to episodes!In this episode we will guide you on the important things to put on your “to-do” list once you find out you’re expecting.Please follow, rate, and review! This helps increase visibility to people searching for podcasts. Be sure to email us at birthbabypodcast@gmail.com or send us a message on Instagram @birthbabypodcast to tell us your show ideas or ask us any questions!Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @BirthBabyPodcastWebsite: www.BirthBabyPodcast.comMusic by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Milestones for the First Year of Life

Today we have Dr. Kristi Hammerle of Year One Wellness with us to share her knowledge of what to expect the first year in terms of milestones! Dr. Kristi Hammerle, PT, DPT, CBS is a pediatric physical therapist and certified breastfeeding specialist. She is the owner of Year One Wellness, an infant-specialty practice in Austin, TX where her team works with babies with feeding difficulties, torticollis, body tension, head flattening, and trouble with milestones. One of her passions is educating the community on the benefits of optimal development for all babies, so you can join her at her local baby play classes where she will share activities and strategies to promote purposeful play, healthy communication, and motor development throughout YEAR ONE and beyond! She also spends her extra time teaching at a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, presenting on cutting-edge pediatric topics at professional conferences, and running her therapist mentorship program. You can find out more about her and Year One Wellness on her website yearonewellness.com or on all socials @‌yearonewellness.Sign up for baby play classes in Austin, TX:In-Person Classes - Year One Therapy & Wellness — Year One Wellness - Pediatric Physical Therapy and WellnessWebsite: www.yearonewellness.comFacebook: Year One WellnessInstagram: Instagram (@yearonewellness)Pinterest: Year One Wellness‌Please 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!

The Benefits of Infant/Child Massage with Babystrokes

Today we’re talking with Melanie of Baby Strokes Infant/Child Massages! She’s going to help us understand the benefits of infant and child massage. Melanie is a Registered Nurse (RN), a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI 1 & 2) and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT). Melanie offers both Parent and Professional Education in Infant Massage and Newborn Care. She also offers in home massage for children over 1 year of age.If you’d like to try out a virtual or in person, private or small group class, use code PODCAST for 10% off!Website: www.babystrokes.comInstagram: @‌babystrokes_infant_massageFacebook: www.facebook.com/babystrokes!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!

Putting the Pieces of Motherhood Together with Occupational Therapy

How is Occupational Therapy helpful for new parents? And what the heck is it? This is something we hadn't even considered until speaking with Matrescence OT, but it makes so much sense! Tune in to learn about how to put the pieces of motherhood together with occupational therapy with Gayle.Gayle Schwee is a Filipinx-American, born and raised Texan, board-certified occupational therapist, and Co-Founder of Matrescence Occupational Therapy. Just as the pandemic shut down the world, Gayle birthed her first child. Her passion for advocating and empowering birthing individuals through the transition from pregnancy to parenthood was then ignited. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, she commits to increasing awareness and offering direct support for those affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Her goal is to empower moms to find strength within themselves to do what they want, need, and have to do.Website: www.momsOT.comInstagram: @‌matrescence_OTPlease 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!

Big Babies: Are They Too Big to Birth Naturally?

In this episode we talked with Anya Casteel about the taboo topic of BIG BABIES. Anya is a mom, midwife, doula, and childbirth educator who has been supporting women on their childbirth journey since 2015. She deeply believes in every woman’s ability to give birth and her ultimate goal is to inspire and empower women around the world.Website: www.mokoshmidwifery.comInstagram: @‌AnyaCasteelPlease 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!