Best Vaginal Birth After Csection Podcasts (2024)

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Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success. 42:24

8d ago42:24

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Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding. If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, you'll want t…

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Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision. 12:24

15d ago12:24

12:24

Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT... What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks? Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? Tune in to fin…

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Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly 48:42

30d ago48:42

48:42

In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for an unexpected…

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Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues. 11:02

1M ago11:02

11:02

Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your healthcare p…

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How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids? 19:21

2M ago19:21

19:21

So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that So many of us …

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A Positive VBAC After a Miscarriage and Unplanned C-section: Morgan Martin's Birth Story 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way. In this episode, we dive into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section story. Prepa…

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Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago 27:22

3M ago27:22

27:22

Are you currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Are you questioning if you want to go back to work after maternity leave? Many of us have been there and it can be a hard decision to make for some women. If you are trying to figure out if being either a working mom, work from home mom, or stay at home mom is the best fit for your family, you'll w…

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What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation? 11:11

3M ago11:11

11:11

As a doula and childbirth educator, my plan has been to have VBAC preparation courses for moms and VBAC training programs for doulas. BUT is a VBAC course really something women want or would other formats be more beneficial? Other options could be: Membership site 1:1 or group virtual doula support and VBAC education Patreon or premium podcast epi…

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Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC? 13:20

3M ago13:20

13:20

You may be wondering whether or not you REALLY need a doula to have a VBAC. There are several potential benefits to having a doula but even with these general benefits of doulas, not all doulas are going to be beneficial to your birth experience. Is it really necessary to hire a doula for your VBAC? Is it possible to have a positive VBAC experience…

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How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

Imagine walking into labor and delivery prepared with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for the birth experience you've envisioned. That's exactly what HeHe Stewart, from Tranquility by HeHe and The Birth Lounge, is here to talk about. We talk about ways to turn the often overwhelming task of birth planning into a strategic, thoughtful proce…

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Can I Have a VBAC After Multiple C-Sections? 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

Today Petra joins me on Motherhood Flow, to share her four birth stories including a VBA3C (VBAC after three c-sections). She is a voice demanding change in childbirth advocacy. Each insight shared in our conversation serves as a call to action, encouraging mothers to stand firm in their birthing choices and to seek out informed consent as a fundam…

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E35 Sonia: Make Yourself a Priority- preeclampsia, covid quarantine pregnancy 28:58

6M ago28:58

28:58

Sonia is a former educator turned health coach. She developed preeclampsia suddenly at 34 weeks pregnant with her second child. This was during covid quarantine, and she was teaching from home while caring full-time for her toddler daughter. Sonia didn't have much time or energy to care for herself. She also didn't have many in-person visits with h…

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It's Okay to Prioritize Yourself 9:39

6M ago9:39

9:39

Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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The Main Mistake You're Making as a Doula Supporting VBAC 9:17

7M ago9:17

9:17

Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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Katie Spinks' Story: Uterine Rupture, Pitocin Use, Birth Trauma, and Special Needs Children 41:58

7M ago41:58

41:58

In today's episode of Motherhood Flow, Katie tells her story of having a uterine rupture (without a prior c-section) after the use of Pitocin. She and her daughter both suffered birth trauma and medical negligence that left her daughter with severe disabilities and Katie without a uterus. Katie now has a passion for educating and spreading awarenes…

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E34 Natalie: Postpartum Rage, Prenatal Anxiety and Depression, Mood Disorders 52:20

7M ago52:20

52:20

Natalie is a second-time mom and co-host of The Golden Hour podcast. Last year, I spoke with Liz, the other co-host of The Golden Hour podcast, about her postpartum anxiety. In this episode, Natalie shares her battles with prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. After Natalie's son was born, she had postpartum anxiety. That anxiety was never fully …

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PODCAST REBRAND: Welcome to Motherhood Flow! 3:04

7M ago3:04

3:04

I’m rebranding the podcast! Changes will be rolling out over the next week or so but the new name of the podcast is Motherhood Flow. I’ve started to venture a bit into general motherhood topics in addition to pregnancy and birth and I want the podcast to be able to grow and evolve as I do. I’ll still be covering topics on pregnancy, birth, VBAC, an…

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Should Your Hire a Doula for Your VBAC? 7:49

7M ago7:49

7:49

Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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MamasteFit Podcast: Sharing my C-Section and VBAC Birth Stories with Gina and Roxanne. 44:57

7M ago44:57

44:57

In today's special episode, Gina and Roxanne from MamasteFit interview me on the MamasteFit Podcast! We dive into my birth stories and how doulas can support c-section and VBAC clients. Check out all things MamasteFit below: MamasteFit Podcast MamasteFit website MamasteFit Instagram (@mamastefit) Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Dow…

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Goodbye 2023. Hello 2024! 15:38

8M ago15:38

15:38

In this episode I discuss all that has happened in 2023 and what I'm looking forward to in 2024. Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips…

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Can Reiki therapy help heal trauma? Learn all about Reiki with Madison Mellencamp 30:54

8M ago30:54

30:54

Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatipsBy Hannah Gill

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Should you have a VBAC or a repeat c-section? 9:48

8M ago9:48

9:48

Deciding between a VBAC and a repeat cesarean is a hard and very personal decision. There are some questions to ask yourself and factors to consider when making this choice. If you’ve been wondering which birth option may be right for you, this is a great episode to get you thinking about what you want to do. And if you're a doula wanting to help s…

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How Acupuncture Can Help with Fertility, Breech Babies, and Postpartum Wellness 40:54

8M ago40:54

40:54

In today's episode, I interview Kymberly Kelly, L.Ac. Kymberly is an acupuncturist and herbalist, practicing in New York City. She specializes in hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and all things relating to the cycle. We dive into how acupuncture can help with fertility, issues such as PCOS and male factor fertility, breech babies, …

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What are some signs and symptoms of postpartum PTSD? 7:39

9M ago7:39

7:39

In today's quick episode, I talk about what my experience with postpartum PTSD looked like and how I knew I needed to seek help. Did you know you can text me?! Support the Show. Download the First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps Download the Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoula…

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Lead with Empathy Podcast: Discussing birth empowerment and autonomy with Holly Logan, MSN, FNP-BC, RN 40:32

9M ago40:32

40:32

In today's special episode, Holly Logan interviews me on the Lead with Empathy podcast! Holly is a Family Nurse Practitioner, owner of Holly Logan Health, and the host of the Lead with Empathy podcast. We dive into birth empowerment and taking ownership and autonomy when making decisions for your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. Holly …

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How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 2) 21:12

9M ago21:12

21:12

Get 20% off the online Hypnobabies store using code: Ebbandflow20 at the following affiliate link: https://hypnobabieslinks.com/3Vzyyuz In today's episodes, we talk to Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education, Kerry Tuschhoff. She has loved being a childbirth educator, doula, speaker, and hypnotherapist for over 30 yea…

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How to Have an Unmedicated Birth Using Hypnobabies (Part 1) 28:44

9M ago28:44

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Get 20% off the online Hypnobabies store using code: Ebbandflow20 at the following affiliate link: https://hypnobabieslinks.com/3Vzyyuz In today's episodes, we talk to Founder and Director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education, Kerry Tuschhoff. She has loved being a childbirth educator, doula, speaker, and hypnotherapist for over 30 yea…

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E33 Allison: The Need For Better Education On Mood Disorders- prenatal anxiety, postpartum depression, mental health during pregnancy and postpartum 41:16

9M ago41:16

41:16

Allison is an intuitive medium and owner of Souls of a Feather where she offers readings online. In this episode, she shares her experience with both prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. Allison suffered from PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and tried for two years to get pregnant. She finally decided to take a break from trying to focus on h…

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Q&A: Having More Kids, People Judging Your Children, and Comparing Postpartum Recovery 10:15

10M ago10:15

10:15

In this episode, I answer these three questions: How do you know when you are done having kids? Should you ignore the financial aspect when making this decision? How do you handle other people judging or saying things about your children? How do you not compare your pregnancy and postpartum journey to your past experiences or other people's? For th…

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Should you be induced for birth? Discussing the pros and cons of labor induction. 22:13

10M ago22:13

22:13

Are you currently pregnant and trying to figure out if labor induction is the right choice for you? It may be medically necessary or simply elective, but either way you need to understand the risks and benefits to induction and how it could impact you, your baby, and your birth. If you are ready to get down to the nitty gritty about labor induction…

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Doula Work, VBAC, and Induction with Julie Pichon 1:09:03

10M ago1:09:03

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Doula work and the landscape of the maternity care system has drastically changed over time. On today's episode, I talk to Julie about her 20+ years as a Doula, VBAC specialist, and breastfeeding educator and advocate. Julie was my doula for my VBAC in 2022 and has been a friend and mentor on my journey into birthwork. In this episode, we dive into…

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Q&A: Healing After Multiple C-Sections and Balancing Time with Two Kids 9:28

10M ago9:28

9:28

Have you had cesarean births and are wondering what healing after multiple c-sections will look like? Are you worried about how to balance your time and attention between two (or more kids? If the thinking about postpartum after a c-section or for your second baby has you feeling nervous, this is a good episode for you. In this episode, we answer t…

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Guess Who's Back...Back Again... 9:32

10M ago9:32

9:32

Welcome back to the Ebb and Flow Birth Show with Hannah Gill! I'm thrilled to return after a brief hiatus due to moving and vacation. In this episode, I give a life update and how I am going to be approaching the podcast moving forward (batching anyone?). It's great to be back, and I can't wait to share some more exciting episodes with you all. Did…

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Will Breastfeeding be Easier After a VBAC vs a C-Section? 16:10

1y ago16:10

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Have you heard that after a c-section you could struggle to breastfeed? Did your traumatic birth experience drastically affect the way your breastfeeding journey unfolded? If you’ve been wondering if you can successfully breastfeed after a c-section or birth trauma, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into the following: My breastfeedi…

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Coping and Growing Through Loss: VBAC/HBAC with JoyLily Young 54:31

1y ago54:31

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Experiencing loss is unimaginable, especially as a mother. On today's episode, Joy walks us through her wildly different birth experiences and how her first birth helped her learn and grow as a woman and mother. In this episode, we dive into the following: Joy's traumatic hospital birth and the loss of her first child. Joy's subsequent pregnancies …

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Q&A: Pumping Issues, Starting a Local Podcast, Doula Roles, and C-Section Scars 11:46

1y ago11:46

11:46

Have you been wondering why you seem to produce a ton of milk when nursing but not when pumping? Do you think that doulas should be advocating for their clients or is that "out of scope"? In this episode, I answer these four questions: I am breastfeeding as well as pumping. When I nurse I can tell my daughter is getting a lot of milk by the way she…

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My birth was beautiful and uncomplicated, so why did my baby end up in the NICU? 23:44

1y ago23:44

23:44

Are you a NICU mama? Did you and your baby have to navigate an unexpected NICU stay after what seemed like a near-picture-perfect birth? Having now have experienced having a baby in the NICU, I can understand how stressful of a situation it can be. If you’ve ever felt like your NICU stay was not as "severe" as others so maybe not as valid, please k…

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E32 Natalia: Using Grief To Grow- Infant Asphyxiation and Loss, Grief, Strength and Resilience 38:27

1y ago38:27

38:27

One year ago today, Natalia's son Xavian was born. Just 12 hours later, he passed away. Natalia is originally from Russia, and currently lives in Brazil. She and her husband love to travel. While in Egypt, she found out she was pregnant. They looked for a place to settle down and have their baby, and at six months pregnant decided on Brazil. She fo…

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How to Navigate Postpartum After Birth Trauma 23:15

1y ago23:15

23:15

Did you prepare for postpartum or did you feel blindsided? Did your traumatic birth experience drastically affect the way your fourth trimester unfolded? If you’ve been wondering what postpartum can possibly look like, especially after birth trauma, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into the following: My personal postpartum journey …

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5 things Dads should do during Pregnancy 6:26

1y ago6:26

6:26

Most of the information around pregnancy and babies is for Mothers. So what should Dads do then? Listen to this episode to know 5 Things Dads should do during Pregnancy to help their partner and connect with their unborn baby. Go from a Confused Parent to a Confident Parent. Contact me at saranya@babypedia.in If you are pregnant, do join our Commun…

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Trusting Birth: Honoring the Innate Process While Respecting Potential Challenges 13:26

1y ago13:26

13:26

Have you ever heard people say to “trust birth” and that “your body was made to do this”? Did this rub you the wrong way? What about if someone said they didn’t trust birth, they respected it? Well, an OBGYN over on Instagram did say that, and it was the root of some heated discussion in the birth world. I’ve decided to do a podcast episode and blo…

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Achieving an Unmedicated Hospital VBAC: A Powerful Birth Story 34:44

1y ago34:44

34:44

Have you ever wondered if a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is right for you? Did you have fears surrounding a VBAC due to your c-section birth experience? I’ve been where you’re at and I know how big of a decision it can be. If you’re trying to decide between VBAC and repeat cesarean or if you’re already on your VBAC journey, this episode is f…

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Q&A: The Unknowns of Labor, Baby's Position, and Tearing During Birth 12:50

1y ago12:50

12:50

Have you been wondering how to navigate the unknowns of labor? Are you fearful of your baby being in a poor position or tearing during birth? If thinking about the labor and birth process has you feeling nervous, this episode is for you! In this episode, we answer these three questions: How do you navigate the unknowns of labor, especially with an …

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Saffron During Pregnancy 4:53

1y ago4:53

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Saffron is an integral part of pregnancy in India with a big myth - Saffron improves baby's complexion. In this episode, let us look at Saffron during Pregnancy - It's benefits, precautions and effect on your baby's skin color. Go from a Confused Parent to a Confident Parent. Contact me at saranya@babypedia.in If you are pregnant, do join our Commu…

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Radical Responsibility: How to Take Ownership and Have an Empowered Birth Experience 26:47

1y ago26:47

26:47

Have you ever felt uncomfortable when you think about having to stand up and advocate for yourself? Have you ever been hesitant to make decisions about your birth and motherhood journey because you’re scared about what the outcome will be? If you are ready to start taking radical responsibility for your life and making choices with confidence, this…

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E31 Maureen: Listening To Your Intuition- homebirth, stalled labor, breastfeeding struggles postpartum, giving birth as a midwife 38:37

1y ago38:37

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Maureen Farrell is a lactation counselor, doula, herbalist, and homebirth midwife practicing in rural West Virginia. She is also the co-host of the Milk Minute podcast, which provides evidence-based and entertaining breastfeeding information. Maureen had her first child at home before she became a midwife. Preparing for her first birth, she read a …

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Golden Hour After Birth 7:54

1y ago7:54

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The first one to two hours after your baby is born is called The Golden Hour After Birth. Just like the name suggests, this period is very important for both mother and baby. There are alot of Hormonal changes and it also establishes how you baby feels. So let us hear the importance and what you should do during this Golden Hour. Go from a Confused…

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Q&A: Postpartum Rest, Doula Work, and Time Between Births for VBAC 11:34

1y ago11:34

11:34

Have you been wondering how in the world you can prioritize rest and recovery during postpartum, especially when you have other children at home? I know, it can be overwhelming. If the thinking about the fourth trimester has you feeling nervous, this episode is for you! In this episode, we answer these three questions: How do you prioritize postpar…

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How to Cope with a Traumatic Unplanned C-Section 26:15

1y ago26:15

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Have you had a traumatic birth experience that left you feeling shocked, confused, and thinking, “What the hell just happened?” I see you. I’ve been there and it can be overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt guilt surrounding your birth experience and have been trying to navigate the roller coaster of emotions, this episode is for you! In this episode, …

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Scans that are recommended during Pregnancy 8:33

1y ago8:33

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In this episode, Let's discuss about the Ultrasound Scans that are recommended for Pregnant Women and its importance. Early Pregnancy Scan or Viability Scan Nuchal Translucency Scan - NT Scan Anomaly Scan Growth Scan Go from a Confused Parent to a Confident Parent. Go from a Confused Parent to a Confident Parent. Contact me at saranya@babypedia.in …

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