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Back to Search#311 | Listen to Me: Black Maternal Health, Tragedy, and the Fight for Change
Season 6 Episode 311
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In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, we’re joined by Stephanie Etienne and Kanika Harris, creators of the documentary Listen to Me. The film follows the pregnancy and birth journeys …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
#310 | The Co-Sleeping Controversy: Overcoming Fear & Supporting Instincts with Isadora of Happy Co-Sleeper
Season 6 Episode 310
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What if sleeping beside your baby isn’t dangerous—but actually protective? In this episode, we talk about one of the most instinctive things mothers do—and one of the most feared and ju…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
#309 | March Q&A: Uterine Rupture Risk; Weaning without Guilt; Home Birth Laws; Timeframes for Placental Birth; Precipitous Birth; Botox and Nursing
Season 6 Episode 309
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Cynthia and Trisha are back with the March Q&A episode! This one kicks off with a fun discussion on things that our Instagram followers think people should know but don’t—like how, when…
Published on 5 months ago
#308 | Mammogram Myths: Safer Ways to Screen for Breast Cancer with Dr. Jenn Simmons
Season 6 Episode 308
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In today's episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons shares her powerful journey from a leading breast cancer surgeon to an advocate for functional medicine and holistic health. Drawing from her person…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
#307 | When Labor Stalls: Recognizing and Resolving Dystocia with Midwife Molly O'Brien @biomechanics_for_birth
Season 6 Episode 307
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Labor dystocia, often labeled as "failure to progress," is the leading reason for cesarean birth in the United States. At its core, prolonged labor is frequently influenced by suboptima…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
#306 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Engorgement & Oversupply; Sleepy Feeders; Hands-Free Pumps; Foremilk/Hindmilk Imbalances; Cracked Nipples
Season 6 Episode 306
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Do you know the "hi" joke? If not, you haven't been listening long enough or need to go back to our earliest episodes, lol! If you haven't been there you should. We have some amazing ep…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
#305 | February Q&A: Induction at 37 Weeks, "Lazy" Feeders, Low-Lying Placenta, PPD, Respiratory Distress in Newborns, Kick Counts
Season 6 Episode 305
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Welcome to the February Q&A! Today, Cynthia & Trisha kick off the episode by discussing reasons why our community has lost friendships or relationships over their parenting choices. In …
Published on 6 months ago
#304 | Why Algae is the Superfood for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Health
Season 6 Episode 304
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In today’s episode, we explore the powerful benefits of spirulina and chlorella—two superfoods that boost energy, improve digestion, and alkalize your body, especially during pregnancy.…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
#303 | Car Birth to Premature Baby with Megan @wilsonfamilyhomestead
Season 6 Episode 303
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Today we dive deep into an incredibly empowering and unique birth story. Megan Wilson of @wilsonfamilyhomestead shares her journey of unexpectedly giving birth to her 33-week baby in a …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
#302 | Facing PTSD with Shoulder Dystocia at Home Birth
Season 6 Episode 302
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In this episode, Allison Angelini shares the profound and challenging story of her second pregnancy and birth. From the start, Allison had a premonition that her birth might not go as p…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago