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

Birth Stories, Care Providers During Pregnancy Series, 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...

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

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Nutrition and Nourishment Series, 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”...

[Birth Story] How She Advocated for Her Vaginal Births Despite Having Diabetes

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Nutrition and Nourishment Series, Podcast, TBPodcast

Yana Katzap-Nackman shares with Adriana how taking control of her sugar levels and bringing together a supportive team of care providers led her to have the births she desired, despite living with Type 1 diabetes. She tells Adriana how she matter-of-factly took...

How to Tap Into the Nourishing Power of Herbs During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Nutrition and Nourishment Series, Podcast, Postpartum, Pregnancy, TBPodcast

Herbs are micronutrient powerhouses for your immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, but some of them may not be recommended during this time of your life. Kathleen Mugnolo talks with Adriana about how you can figure out which ones are right for YOU, as well as...

[Birth Stories] How a Surprise Pregnancy After Infertility Led Her to A Successful VBAC

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy, Stories, VBAC

After an initial cesarean birth due to preeclampsia, IVF warrior Desirae Whittle knew it was paramount to gather a birth team that would truly encourage a vaginal birth. She shares with Adriana Lozada the many joyful moments during the long vaginal labor of her second...