Real Talk About Vaginal Tears and Episiotomies

Breastfeeding, newborn, Podcast, Postpartum, short episode, TBPodcast

Adriana Lozada explains why and how tearing can occur during birth, and why episiotomies are increasingly rare. Plus, what you can do to avoid tearing. Are you or were you worried about tearing during labor? Tell us how you processed this aspect of birth on Instagram...

Letting Go of “Mom Guilt”

Parenting, Perinatal mental health, Podcast, Postpartum

Motherhood transition coach Stepha LaFond explains how parents can be weighed down by society’s expectations, and shares many ways for parents and parents-to-be to dismantle that “mom guilt.”* How are you dismantling what it means to be a “good mom”?...

Understanding Parental Leave and Figuring Out How Much Time You Can Take

Activism, Parenting, Podcast, Postpartum

Maternal health consultant Arianna Taboada goes through the ins and outs of paid and unpaid family leave in the United States. She shares with Adriana Lozada how to be realistic about your options for the best possible return to work for you and your family. How much...

[Best of Birthful] How Your Body Changes with Birth

Best of Birthful, Breastfeeding, hormones, Podcast, Postpartum, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

Welcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show’s most popular episodes. It’s a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of...

How to Supplement Breastfeeding Your Baby

Breastfeeding, newborn, Podcast, Postpartum, short episode, TBPodcast

Adriana Lozada offers practical advice on how to make a mindful feeding plan that protects your milk supply and supports your long-term breastfeeding plans. How many different ways did you feed your baby? Breast- and chestfeeding, cups, spoons, syringes, fingers,...

Why Employers Need to Value Your Parenting Skills

Activism, Parenting, Podcast, Postpartum

Caregiving gives parents unmatched skills, and TendLab CEO Amy Henderson tells Adriana Lozada why it’s crucial to support them in bringing all that valuable knowledge and experience to the workplace. How much parental leave are you able to take? Share about your ideal...