Birth Choices, C-sections, Labor & Birth, Podcast, VBAC
OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Brad Bootstaylor talks with Adriana Lozada about the ins and outs of shared decision-making with your care provider– plus practical advice on how to implement your birth plan. How did shared decision-making (or a...
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...
Birth Choices, hormones, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, VBAC
Usually, conversations around inductions focus on their reasons, risks, benefits, and when to schedule them. That doesn’t leave much time to discuss how they are done, and share expectations on how long they may take, or whether they’ll work at all. Toni Golen is here...
Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, VBAC
There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to having a vaginal birth after a Cesarean, with many people being told they are not allowed to VBAC. Often the risks of having a VBAC are exaggerated, while the risks of repeat Cesareans are downplayed or not even brought...
Birth Plan, Comfort measures, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, VBAC
What are there benefits to giving birth in water? Are there any risks? What about if you are considering a VBAC? Why has there been so much controversy around waterbirth, and what does the evidence say? Barbara Harper tells us more. Check it out. To listen here, click...
Activism, Birth Choices, Comfort measures, Doulas, Labor & Birth, newborn, Podcast, Postpartum, Pregnancy, TBPodcast, VBAC
You know how as pregnancy progresses, your whole body becomes more uncomfortable? It turns out that chiropractic care can help make you feel much better, and even help you have an easier birth. Want to learn why? Dr. Elliot Berlin is here to tell us more. To listen...
