What Actually Happens After Giving Birth, Physically and Emotionally

Perinatal mental health, Podcast, Postpartum

OB-GYN Dr. Meedlen Charles walks us through the common changes you can expect– physically and mentally– during the postpartum period. She and Adriana Lozada break down which symptoms are red flags to discuss with your care provider. How have you cared for yourself in...

[Postpartum Stories] Lessons from a Life Coach Who Faced Postpartum Depression Three Times

Perinatal mental health, Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Stories

Author, life coach, and plus-size model Rosie Mercado experienced postpartum depression with three of her four children, in addition to other personal and physical challenges. She tells Adriana Lozada how she learned to listen to her body, to ask for help, and to...

Your Birth Hormones, with Dr. Sarah Buckley

Birth Choices, golden hour, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

Birth hormones are in charge of making your labor flow, establishing breastfeeding and helping you bond with your baby. Supporting your hormones can lead to a healthier and smoother birth. How can you encourage them? What should you avoid? Sarah Buckley has answers....

[Birth Stories] You Mean That Wasn’t My Water Breaking? with Heather Lauf

Birth Stories, Podcast, TBPodcast

Heather started preparing for birth and life with a newborn, even before she was pregnant. However, once labor started, she found that the hardest thing was to quiet her thinking brain. She was also immensely grateful for having switched care providers twice, until...

[Breastfeeding] Your Newborn, with Dr. Jack Newman

Breastfeeding, golden hour, Podcast, TBPodcast

Planning to breastfeed your newborn? In this episode, I talk with none other than Dr. Jack Newman on what to expect, what to avoid, and when to ask for help, in order to get breastfeeding off to a good start.   Listen directly through our website player, or...