What You Need to Know About Obstetricians (OBs)

Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, Doulas, homebirth, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, Uncategorized, VBAC

Obstetricians are the go-to care providers when giving birth in the U.S., but not all OBs are created equal. How do your obstetrician’s background and training impact the care you get, and is that aligned with the care you deserve? Dr. Stuart Fischbein shares...

[Birth Stories] Pivoting From Wanting an Immediate Epidural to an Unmedicated VBAC Over Four Births

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

After having three hospital births— that included inductions, vaginal births, and a cesarean— Mariah Robinson couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing from her experiences. She shares with Adriana how she searched far and wide for a collaborative care...

Why Choosing the Right Care Provider is Crucial for Your Pregnancy

Birth Choices, Childbirth Education, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

Finding the care provider that’s right for you is a critical first step toward having a great birth experience. Dr. Robin Elise Weiss talks with Adriana about the different types of prenatal care providers and how their varying philosophies can impact the care you...

[Birth Stories] How Nutrition Was Key for Her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

After birthing quite a large baby and experiencing shoulder dystocia, Jessica Bower went on a quest to figure out why she had grown a baby that size. She shares with Adriana how gaining control of her sugar levels really helped with her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”...

Reducing Anxiety Around Pregnancy Weight Gain and Nutrition

Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

Genevieve Howland (a.k.a. Mama Natural) talks with Adriana about ways you can navigate the emotions that come with gaining weight during pregnancy, identify possible triggers, and explore seeing it as an opportunity to connect with and appreciate your body in a new...