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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical ...
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Understanding Delayed Cord Clamping: History, Evidence, and Current Practices
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Time to start thinking about what’s in your birth plan… and some of the MOST important things to put on that plan are the options you have and may not know if RIGHT AFTER delivery. Like, a minute after to be specific. You’re overwhelmed with emotion, exhaustion and awe of the new baby laying on your chest. The new face that you finally get to kiss,…
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Delivering in the Car: Sara’s Unexpected Birth Story
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Today we welcome Sara to the podcast, a longtime friend and colleague, who shares an incredible and unexpected birth story with us. Sara Kendryna has been a labor and delivery nurse for over 10 years working at a community hospital in Glendale, CA. In 2018, she went back to school at Cal State Fullerton to complete a 3 year Masters program where sh…
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Baby Massage with Dr. Penny Hicks and the Story Behind the APGAR Score
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Dive into the crucial first moments after birth, focusing on APGAR scores and their history, baby massage, and newborn tips. Joined by physical therapist and infant massage instructor, Dr. Penny Hicks, this conversation covers practical tips for new parents, particularly around infant massage techniques to help with common issues like gas. Stay tun…
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Finding MY Voice and Alexis’ Birth Journey
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Welcome to The Birth Link podcast! The Birth Link, hosted by Colette Wagholikar, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two, welcomes you to listen in as herself and her mission are here to educate and support expectant mothers and parents like you. Colette discusses the purpose behind the podcast, her professional experience in labor an…
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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, exper…
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