Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBenefits and Risks of Vitamin K for Newborns
Season 10 Episode 15
Newborns naturally have low levels of vitamin K at birth. The danger of low vitamin K levels is the risk of vitamin K deficiency bleeding. This is a …
1 year, 11 months ago
Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
Season 10 Episode 14
In the United States, one in three babies is born via cesarean. Every expecting mother should be knowledgeable about cesarean birth, even if that is …
1 year, 11 months ago
What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
Season 10 Episode 13
A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. You an…
2 years ago
Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
Season 10 Episode 12
For most of human history, a mother in labor was free to move around and change positions at will, with the most common positions being upright. In t…
2 years ago
Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
Season 10 Episode 11
The third stage of labor starts after your baby is born and ends with birthing the placenta. Even after your beautiful baby is born your uterus will …
2 years ago
Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?
Season 10 Episode 10
Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree. While dates are high in sugar, they also contain nutrients like fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vit…
2 years ago
Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Season 10 Episode 9
Many studies demonstrate the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, from reducing time in labor to improving newborn outcomes. The American College of Ob…
2 years, 1 month ago
Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy
Season 10 Episode 8
Research has firmly established that strength and resistance training benefits physical and mental health. Lifting weights may be the first thing tha…
2 years, 1 month ago
Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
Season 10 Episode 7
Cardio is any workout in which you elevate your heart rate. Many exercises fall under the umbrella of cardio. This includes walking, hiking, running,…
2 years, 1 month ago
Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead
Season 10 Episode 5
The most significant adjustment period is the first three months after your baby is born. In reality, recovering from birth takes longer for many new…
2 years, 2 months ago