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[Birth Stories] How Nutrition Was Key for Her “Mission: Make a Small Baby,” with Jessica Bower
Birthful
12/09/23
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After birthing quite a large baby and experiencing shoulder dystocia, Jessica Bower went on a quest to figure out why she had grown a baby that size. She shares with Adriana how gaining control of her sugar levels really helped with her “Mission: Make a Small Baby” for her third birth. This nutritional connection with her body was key in her decision to have an induction for her fourth birth after developing gestational diabetes, leading to the waterbirth she so desired.
If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on gestational diabetes, or this episode about big babies and shoulder dystocia.
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You can learn more about Jessica @growingfamilieslactationdoula on Instagram. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com.
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Genevieve Howland (a.k.a. Mama Natural) talks with Adriana about ways you can navigate the emotions that come with gaining weight during pregnancy, identify possible triggers, and explore seeing it as an opportunity to connect with and appreciate your body in a new way. They also discuss how nutrition plays a role in lessening birth interventions, the folic acid vs. folate debate, ferments, bitters, cravings, mindful eating habits, and more.
If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on the nourishing power of herbs during pregnancy, and this episode on loving your postpartum body.
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You can learn more about Genevieve @mamanatural on Instagram. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast or email us at podcast@Birthful.com.
If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.
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Finding the care provider that’s right for you is a critical first step toward having a great birth experience. Dr. Robin Elise Weiss talks with Adriana about the different types of prenatal care providers and how their varying philosophies can impact the care you receive. She also shares how to go about finding the care provider that’s right for you, and what you can do if you decide they are no longer a good fit.
If you liked this episode, listen to this episode on informed consent during childbirth, and this interview on the induction process.
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You can learn more about Robin @robineliseweiss on Instagram. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com.
If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.
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