The Birth Squad
Welcome to The Birth Squad! Join best friends and colleagues, Drs. Ijeoma Okwandu and Kimeshia Thomas, two black obstetricians and gynecologists who use the power of storytelling and interviews to explore the pregnancy and birth experiences of real people. Join us two Sundays a month to discuss reproductive health, gynecology, and all things in between. Follow and tag us on Instagram: @thebirthsquad | Twitter: @_thebirthsquad Use hashtags #thebirthsquad and #thebirthsquadpodcast
Episodes
This week on The Birth Squad Podcast, we're diving into an important and often misunderstood topic: Ectopic Pregnancy. And who better to join us than the AMAZING Ana Rivera Towns from The Amazing Race?! 🎉Ana shares her personal journey, and we promise you won’t want to miss it – it’s emotional, empowering, and educational. 💪🏾📌 Tune in NOW on YouTube or Spotify to hear Ana's powerful story and learn about ectopic pregnancy from ...
🏋🏽♀️ Your pelvic floor deserves some love, too! Let’s talk pelvic floor therapy with Dr.Lynn Schulte, an expert PT who will walk you through the benefits, when to start, and how it can improve your postpartum health. It’s time to get that core in check, mama! 💪🏾 #PelvicFloor #PostpartumCare #StrongMama
Learn more about Dr. Lynn, the Institute for Birth Healing and the exercises she discussed during the podcast.
✨ Pregnant and glowing… or pregnant and breaking out? 😬 We chat with a dermatologist who specializes in melasma and skin changes during pregnancy. Whether you’re dealing with acne, stretch marks, or hyperpigmentation, we’re covering it all so you can get the glow-up you deserve, mama! 🌟 #PregnancyGlow #SkinCare #Melasma
Get ready for SEASON 3 of the Birth Squad Podcast! 🎉We’re back and better than ever with MORE laughs, MORE education, and MORE of the juicy pregnancy & postpartum info you NEED. We’ve got a lineup of experts that will blow your mind (and your baby bump!) Meet our amazing guests, hear about our exciting topics, and get ready to dive in headfirst into this incredible journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Let's do this! Here’...
In Episode 6 the Her Story Series, Ngozi discusses how she became a fearless birth advocate, championing the rights and voices of Black mothers everywhere through her company MotherMode LLC, based in Los Angeles, CA.
The Her Story Series is brought to you by The Birth Squad Podcast in a special series collaboration with Birth By Us! Join us on this empowering journey as real mothers share their raw and unfiltered stories ab...
Episode 5 of "Her Story" series explores Dr. Robinson’s Story A positive and inspiring birth story that focuses on empowerment and joy in childbirth.
"Her Story" series brought to you by The Birth Squad Podcast in a special series collaboration with Birth By Us! Join us on this empowering journey as real mothers share their raw and unfiltered stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. From ov...
In Episode 4 of The Her Story Series, Ayana discusses navigating the emotional journey of an unplanned pregnancy and postpartum struggles, offering comfort and solidarity to many.
The Her Story Series is brought to you by The Birth Squad Podcast in a special series collaboration with Birth By Us! Join us on this empowering journey as real mothers share their raw and unfiltered stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum e...
In Episode 3 of The Her Story Series, Shayla compares her experiences with hospital birth vs. home birth.
The Her Story Series is brought to you by The Birth Squad Podcast in a special series collaboration with Birth By Us! Join us on this empowering journey as real mothers share their raw and unfiltered stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. From overcoming unexpected challenges to finding strength in ...
Episode 2 The Her Story Series listens to Raedells discuss her battle with pre-eclampsia, lupus and the challenges of preterm birth. A story of resilience and care.
The Her Story Series is brought to you by The Birth Squad Podcast in a special series collaboration with Birth By Us! Join us on this empowering journey as real mothers share their raw and unfiltered stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. Fro...
Episode 1 of The Her Story Series features the founders of Birth By Us and how they are changing the narrative for Black mothers.
The Her Story Series is brought to you by The Birth Squad Podcast in a special series collaboration with Birth By Us! Join us on this empowering journey as real mothers share their raw and unfiltered stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. From overcoming unexpected challenges to f...
ven Track & Field Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix had to find her voice during her pregnancy. Join us as we close out season 2 with her, as she shares her birth story and desire for a VBAC with us! Don't forget to check out season 1&2 of The Birth Squad Podcast available now!
Link to Preeclampsia Calculator
https://fetalmedicine.org/research/assess/preeclampsia/first-trimester
Terms:
Preeclampsia (form...
In this episode, we sit down with Deja as she bravely shares her personal journey through a forceps delivery. From the initial decision-making process to the physical and emotional aftermath, Deja provides a raw and honest account of her experience.
Terms
Operative Vaginal Delivery: a birth in which the operator uses forceps, a vacuum device, or another instrument to extract the fetus from the vagina, with or without concurr...
In this episode, we chat about twin pregnancies with Birth Warrior and OBGYN, Dr. Griselda Reyes.
Terms:
Twins: there are two fetuses in the uterus. This is a rare occurrence that can be due to family history, fertility treatments or other factors.
Dichorionic diamniotic twins – each has their own separate placenta and separate sac.
Monochorionic diamniotic twins – share a single placenta but have their own separate sa...
On this episode Rauvynne shares her unique path to motherhood with her wife. From navigating IVF to the emotional journey of egg retrieval, discover the raw and heartwarming moments that redefine the traditional narrative of starting a family.
Terms:
Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM): OB/GYNs who get specialized training on high risk pregnancies.
Fetal Echo: a specialized ultrasound test performed during pregnancy to ev...
Join us as we chat with two Black Doulas, SoCal-based Chandler Garrett and Bay Area-based Mish Akoro, about labor support. Including virtual care! Learn more about Chandler at: https://thebumpculture.com/ Instagram: thebumpculture Learn more about Mish at: https://homeofgoodmother.squarespace.com/ Instagram: homeofgoodmotherdoula
Terms:
Doula: A labor coach or birth assistant who can provide prenatal, labor, and postpartum ...
Meet birth warrior and expert, Dr. Nicole Christian-Genius who shares her experience with stillbirth and her path toward becoming a midwife.
Terms
Midwife: Obstetrical providers who often work in conjunction with OB/GYN
- CNM (A certified nurse midwife) - can deliver your baby if you have a vaginal delivery, and also provide routine health care outside of pregnancy.
LM (licensed midwife) - can provide prenatal...
We chat with two OB Anesthesiologists, Dr. Lydi Martinez and Dr. Brittany Burton, about the ins and outs of pain control in labor.
Terms
Anesthesia: a medical intervention that prevents patients from feeling pain during procedures like surgery, certain screening and diagnostic tests, and tissue sample removal.
Perioperative: Around the time of surgery. This usually lasts from the time the patient goes into the hospita...
Dr. Jess Daigle, NICU specialist, shares her story of having a a baby in the NICU as well as her professional experience as a physician who cares for preterm babies.
Terms:
Premature infant (premie): babies born more than 3 weeks earlier than their expected due date (i.e. earlier than 37 weeks).
24 weeks | Fetal viability: the point where a baby can survive outside the womb with medical support.
32 weeks | Fetal brain deve...
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