[Birth Story] Why Having an Audience Stalled Her Birth

Birth Stories, Podcast, TBPodcast

Heather Lauf was so clear on the importance of choosing the right care provider for her birth that she switched practices, twice! Even with her ample preparation, labor still threw her for a loop when she found out her water hadn’t broken (it really seemed it had!),...

Premie Hospital Birth with NICU Stay vs. Birth Center Birth, with Vanessa Young

Podcast, Postpartum Stories, TBPodcast

What happens when you plan for a birth center waterbirth and you end up with a 34 week preemie, and an onslaught of breastfeeding obstacles? How does this help you prepare differently for your next birth and postpartum? Vanessa Young shares her perspective. Check it...

Postpartum With and Without Depression, with Julia Sabourin

Breastfeeding Stories, Interventions, Podcast, Postpartum Stories, TBPodcast

After her first birth Julia experienced undiagnosed postpartum depression along with major breastfeeding struggles. Second time around, she was dreading her baby’s arrival rather than excitedly awaiting it, so she did something about it. Julia shares how proactively...

When Postpartum Anxiety and Panic Come out of Nowhere, With Kayla Sanmiguel

Podcast, Postpartum Stories, Stories, TBPodcast

Having had two flawless postpartum periods under her belt, Kayla Sanmiguel didn’t know how to cope when postpartum anxiety and severe panic disorder came out of nowhere after her third birth. Listen to what she learned from her experiences, and how she’s approaching...

[Breastfeeding] Preparation Essentials

Breastfeeding, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast

Although about 80% percent of lactating parents start off nursing, by 3 months only about half of them are exclusively feeding human milk. So, what vital information should you know before baby arrives to increase your lactation success? Cindy Leclerc tells us more....