Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, TBPodcast
Bernice Good went into preterm labor when her water broke at 31 weeks. Though the circumstances were less than ideal, she had what she describes as a lovely vaginal hospital birth with no interventions. The struggles continued during the 19-day NICU stay, and she...
golden hour, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
Skin-to-skin and kangaroo care can improve neurological development and health, lower stress and crying, help breastfeeding, reduce postpartum depression. The list of benefits seems to go on and on. Research shows that skin-to-skin is even more important for preemies....
Birth Choices, Birth Stories, Doula Rochester NY, Doulas, Podcast, TBPodcast
The Birthful Podcast: Summer Birth Stories #6 We continue to explore what real birth looks like, by talking to moms with diverse birth stories. Today’s story comes from Jennifer Gillette, who was caught by surprise at 34 weeks by the birth of her son. Go check out the...