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Rethinking the Pushing Stage, with Whapio

Rethinking the Pushing Stage, with Whapio

Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

It’s extremely common for pushing stages to be managed, with laboring people reclining on their backs and being told to grab behind their knees and pull them open towards their ears, while tucking their chins, and holding their breath for a count of 10. Is this really...
All about Inductions, with Dr. Gene Declercq

All about Inductions, with Dr. Gene Declercq

Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, homebirth, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

In this episode of the Birthful podcast, I talk with Professor Gene Declercq about the complex realm of inductions. Are there good and not so good reasons for inductions? What are the risks? Do inductions lead to other interventions? Let’s see what the numbers say....
The Purpose of Childbirth Pain, with Rhea Dempsey

The Purpose of Childbirth Pain, with Rhea Dempsey

Birth Plan, Comfort measures, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

Today we’ll be rethinking birth pain! It’s not called labor for nothing, but is there a purpose to the pain? What happens when you stop thinking of birth as an emergency, and start seeing it as a physiological emergence? If you assume that your confidence will falter,...
Baby’s Position and Labor Flow, with Gail Tully

Baby’s Position and Labor Flow, with Gail Tully

Birth Plan, Doulas, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

How does your baby’s position affect the flow of labor? Are there things you can do during pregnancy that can help baby get in a better position? Will doing these things help you be more comfortable? Will it make birth easier? The fabulous Gail Tully from Spinning...
Protecting Your Perineum, with Rachel Reed

Protecting Your Perineum, with Rachel Reed

Birth Plan, golden hour, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, VBAC

The thought of perineal tearing can make any birthing person cringe. And let’s not even think about episiotomies. Are there ways to avoid tearing? What’s the evidence behind perineal massage? Will being told how to push make things worse? Rachel Reed tells us more...
Delayed Cord Clamping, with Dr. Mark Sloan

Delayed Cord Clamping, with Dr. Mark Sloan

Birth Choices, Birth Plan, golden hour, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

Waiting a few minutes to clamp a newborn’s umbilical cord can have significant health benefits, and yet the debate of early vs. delayed cord clamping rages on. What’s the big deal? Dr. Mark Sloan explains and shares what the evidence says.   Listen directly...
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