The Happy Birthway Podcast
New: Hear your voice on The Happy Birthway Podcast! Call 203-759-8639 to ask me a question or leave a comment that I will answer on the podcast. Unpopular opinion: A healthy mom and healthy baby are NOT enough. Why don't we pay attention to a mother's experience and perceptions of her birth enough? I'm an L&D nurse revealing insider secrets that you won't learn in your standard childbirth ed class. We explore every facet (from opposite extremes) of not just birth, but the experience of womanhood and childbearing. Along with women sharing their experiences vulnerably, a slew of experts gift us with knowledge we never thought we needed. I throw in an extra layer to the discussion by exploring the implications of Judaism and Jewish culture on the reproductive experience. This show spans way beyond pregnancy and birth, with topics on sex, birth control, birth trauma, perinatal mental health, postpartum realities, breastfeeding, sleep training, diet culture, infertility, realities of our healthcare system, Jewish law, and so much more. The information here is not intended to give you medical advice or replace the care of a qualified healthcare provider.
Episodes
After her first uneventful pregnancy and birth, Shoshana was thrown for a loop when her second pregnancy turned out to be a complicated one. Listen to the twists and turns of her story in this episode.
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Sleep is one of the most important things on a new parent's mind. Eva Klein of My Sleeping Baby breaks down the controversies and gives you tips on what you can do from the minute your baby is born.
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We don't hear enough positive birth stories, so here's one for you. Especially for all of you first-time mamas who may be extra worried about the unknown, let Raizy's story serve as encouragement to you that your birth can be wonderful.
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Quitting my L&D job has a silver lining - behold the next chapter of this podcast.
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The ultimate guide to fasting well on Yom Kippur while pregnant and nursing.
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I've been away for a very long time - but I have good reasons! Listen to find out about them.
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Freidy & Roizy, 2 occupational therapists, talk about how you can influence your baby's neurodevelopment even before they are born. They share tips on how you can continue to help with their development both physically and emotionally as they grow.
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Freidy and Roizy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handsonapproaches/
Listen to Chomie's story of her 3 births in Israel and the United States and her journey to pelvic floor health with both physical therapy and surgery.
Chomie's Instagram: @leaveit_tochomie
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Get the lowdown on vaccines in general, special considerations during pregnancy and what's going on with the Polio outbreak, a vaccine preventable infection.
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Constipation is a common complaint during Pesach/Passover. Pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding present additional factors that can further exacerbate this condition and its symptoms. Anyone who is concerned about constipation will benefit from listening to this episode.
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When are cervical checks beneficial? When might they be to your detriment? Ultimately you get to decide whether you consent to one in labor, but having the right information will help you decide with more confidence.
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Hyperemesis gravidarum is a very misunderstood condition in pregnancy. Hear Hennie's story for support and insight.
Resources:
HER Foundation: https://www.hyperemesis.org/
Click here to get the book, "Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only for a While)"
Hennie's email: henniegoldstein@gmail.com
Sign up to the Self-Advocacy In Birth Live Virtual Workshop through this link. Happening on Tuesday, February 28th 2023 at 7:30 PM.
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Chaya sustained crippling trauma from her first birth and thought that she would never have another baby again. Listen to her story of how she was able to heal from the trauma through her second birth.
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Learn about the pros and cons of having an IV in labor.
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Pitocin is a medication that is routinely given immediately after birth to in virtually every hospital. Is it really necessary? Listen to this episode to find out!
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In this episode, I go on a tirade about a recent article published in the Ami Living magazine about home birth. The author is sorely misinformed about what goes on in both the home and hospital setting, so I feel the need to set things straight from my perspective as a labor and delivery nurse working in a hospital.
Listen to this episode to get answers to more of your questions about pitocin.
It's hard to believe that the puppies are almost ready to go home. Here is my recap of what it's been like to raise the puppies, and how it compares to raising newborns.
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Pitocin is a powerful drug that is used for the induction and augmentation of labor. Many often don't understand how it works and what the risks and benefits are. If you are pregnant, there's a good chance that it might come up as an option before your birth. Listen to this episode so that you're informed.
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