Welcome to your source for practical and experience-based discussions on babies, births, pregnancy, and early parenthood. Listen in each week as Katie DaMota, a postpartum doula and IBCLC-certified lactation consultant, and David Arrell, Men’s Coach and author of Welcome To Fatherhood, get together and bring real world experience and authentic voices to all things Baby. Get straight talk, down home perspectives, interesting experts, and honest opinions on real questions, concerns, challenges ...
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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. We'd love to connect! Facebook: @Informed Pregnancy Instagram: @doctorberlin Twitter: @doctorberlin
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You're not alone in your uncertainty about this monumental life stage of pregnancy and birth. If you’re ready to replace the overwhelm of late-night Googling with expert conversations and stories of strength and positivity from women just like you — join us on the top-rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. The All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is your place for supportive, evidence-based information from Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, an OB/GYN physician who’s been in practice for nearly ...
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Welcome to The Super Daddy Club podcast, a premier family program tailored for parents eager to expand their knowledge and enhance their parenting repertoire. Our podcast explores diverse parenting dynamics, with a keen interest in the evolving role of fathers in raising children. Our mission is to empower men to transition and excel in their responsibilities as Fathers. Join us on this enlightening journey as we engage with seasoned professionals who offer invaluable insights into understan ...
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Hi! I'm Heidi, experienced Birth Doula and host of the Birth Story podcast brought to you by Birth Story Media™. I support moms through their fertility and pregnancy journeys and help have trauma free birth stories and labor stories. When moms embrace their pregnant bellies and their pregnancy and await the arrival of their baby or babies they are going to feel many emotions and have many visions about what will happen during child birth. "Is this normal?" "What does a contraction feel like? ...
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198 How Dad's Can Help You and Be The Best Father and Partner / Dad coaching/ Welcome to Fatherhood with David Arrell (New 2024)
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Did you listen to the previous episode 197? Start there. I interviewed David Arrell, the author of Welcome to Fatherhood, in 2021. This is a part 2 follow up in 2024 to that initial discussion. This episode is about hoow men can achive their highlest level of healthy mascunlinity and embrace fatherhood and partnership successfully. Please share thi…
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Ep 268: From the “Dude Zone” to the “Dad Zone” with Dr. David Arrell
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David Arrell is a coach, consultant, and returning guest! About three years ago David joined us for a conversation about the WTF moments of fatherhood. Since then, his empire of dad advice has grown and he’s back with more helpful tips. Welcome to Fatherhood (or WTF as it’s appropriately called at times) is his fatherhood brand. What began with a b…
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Ep 269: Vaccines & Pregnancy: Which ones, how they work, and why they’re important
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In today's episode, you’re going to learn about vaccines and pregnancy. Vaccines -also called immunizations- are important in order to help prevent moms and babies from getting certain potentially serious infections. I know there’s a lot of concern about vaccines. But let me assure you, although vaccines are not risk free, they are very safe. There…
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Sheridan Hathaway joins the podcast at 39 weeks pregnant to share about her plans for the birth of baby #2. After a challenging first birth resulting in a C-section, she's hoping for a home birth after cesarean (HBAC) with a midwife and an empowered natural birth experience. Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plus is a new streamin…
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Using Nitrous Oxide and IV Medication For Labor Pain
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In this short episode you'll learn about medications to manage pain in labor that are not an epidural, specifically opioid medications and nitrous oxide. You'll learn how they work, the side effects, risks, pros and cons of each. Grab the free guide to managing pain in labor - drnicolerankins.com/pain Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my co…
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197 Welcome to Fatherhood with David Arrell (Replay 2021)
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David Arrell, the author of Welcome to Fatherhood, chats with Heidi about this powerful book to help male partners with new fatherhood transitions. Please share this episode with a father or soon to be father in your life. XOXO Heidi PS. David mentions his favorite baby products in this episode which is include the Babytone Sensor and the Frida nos…
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Ep. 419 In Conversation with Trainer Natalie
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Alaskan native Natalie Headdings, also known as Trainer Natalie, is a doula, pre and postnatal exercise specialist, and natural movement educator. She joins the podcast to talk about her path to birth work and her experiences and career thus far. Connect with Natalie online: @trainernatalieh, trainernatalie.com, The Resource Doula Podcast Trainer N…
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How To Manage Labor Pain Without Medication
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In this short episode you'll learn why it's really important to think about labor pain differently, tips to approach a medication free birth, and techniques to manage pain. Grab my free labor pain management guide here! Join The Birth Preparation Course here (use code DRNICOLE for an additional 10% off!). Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use m…
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Protecting Your Child's Health: Food, Sleep, and Wellness with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Joel Warsh, an integrative pediatrician, discusses his approach to parenting and the importance of balancing Western medicine with alternative practices. He emphasizes the need for parents to trust their instincts and make decisions that are best for their own families. Dr. Warsh also explores the concept of integrative …
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Ep 267: Katie’s Birth Story - An “Amazing!” Birth Center Birth
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Katie calls her second birth an amazing experience - night and day from her first. The standard hospital birth she had for her first baby was fine, but this time she wanted a more holistic prenatal experience. This led her to a private birth center with a group of amazing midwives. I don't usually share birth center birth stories because I’m not fa…
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Ep. 418 Exploring Freebirth with Catalina Clark
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Past guest Catalina Clark, a licensed midwife, returns to the podcast as a mother of two to discuss freebirth, a term describing childbirth without medical or midwifery assistance. Connect with Catalina: @catalina.clark and catalinaclarkbirth.com Check out Informed Pregnancy Podcast episodes 97 and 98 for Catalina's before and after birth stories w…
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Listener Q&A - Something was up with my placenta
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In this shorty episode I answer this question from Keri. "Hi Dr. Nicole! I love the podcast and have a question for the Q&A. I have a 2 year old daughter. Easy pregnancy and delivery at 40w6d and healthy baby! At the hospital, it is routine to send the placenta to pathology. The report stated that I had “patchy chorangiosis” with a note that it is …
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[HOT TOPIC] Newborn Male Circumcision - Yes or No?
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This episode is one I originally did back in 2020. Since it comes up from time to time and can be a contentious topic, I decided to rebroadcast it today. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what circumcision is, its benefits and risks, and why some families choose to have this elective procedure. There are also some ethical questions you may wan…
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Ep. 417 Hilary Duff: A Birth Story (Part 2)
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Hilary Duff returns to discuss the birth of her fourth child in part 2 of this two part series. Connect with Hilary: @hilaryduff A message from the host: Get 20% off your first order of my favorite perinatal supplements with code BERLIN. Shop thisisneeded.com Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plus is a new streaming platform by pr…
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Nurturing and Sustaining Fulfillment: Reflecting on Career, Family, and Self with Cynthia Mazereeuw
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Send us a Text Message. Designing a Joyful Life: Insights from Cynthia Mazareeuw Cynthia Mazareeuw, a life coach dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves and design their dream lives, shares transformative wisdom on finding joy and fulfillment. Her journey through chronic depression taught her the power of self-awareness and intentional act…
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Ep 266: A Balanced Approach to Healthcare with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh
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If you like the way I approach pregnancy and birth then you’re going to love this conversation with pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh. He has a really balanced, common-sense approach to pediatrics that blends modern medicine with non-Western elements. In addition to pregnancy and parenting advice, he recommends small changes you can make today that will …
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Ep. 416 Hilary Duff: A Birth Story (Part 1)
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Hilary Duff returns to the podcast to share about the pregnancy and birth of her fourth baby in the first of this two part series. Connect with Hilary: @hilaryduff A message from the host: Get 20% off your first order of my favorite perinatal supplements with code BERLIN. Shop thisisneeded.com Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plu…
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Ep 265: Lillie’s Birth Story - A True Emergency Cesarean
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In this birth story episode, you’re going to hear what a true emergency cesarean is like. Lillie was induced due to gestational diabetes and preeclampsia at 37 weeks. After 36 hours in labor, just as she was transitioning to push, her baby went into distress and she was rushed to the operating room for an emergency cesarean birth. Now Lillie felt l…
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Jessica works in the mental health and addiction space in a leadership role at an outpatient clinic. She shares her fascinating and inspiring journey from addiction to recovery to motherhood. Connect with Jessica online: @jess6ee Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plus is a new streaming platform by pregnancy focused chiropractor D…
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[JULY SPOTLIGHT] What Happens When You Have Uterine Fibroids During Pregnancy?
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July is Fibroid Awareness Month, so today I’m re-airing an episode on what happens when you have fibroids during pregnancy. I’ve actually gotten quite a few questions about this, more than I expected, and the questions indicate that there’s a lot of uncertainty and misunderstandings about this topic. In this rebroadcast episode, you’ll learn what f…
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Actress and musician Aly Michalka returns to tell the story of the birth of her first child. Connect with Aly: @iamaly, alyandaj.com Want more pregnancy + parenting? Informed Pregnancy Plus is a new streaming platform by pregnancy focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin. Dedicated to pregnancy, parenting, and everything in between, IP+ offers everyt…
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Ep 264: Postpartum Rage with Dr. Ashurina Ream of Psyched Mommy
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Dr. Ream describes first-time parenthood as an experience that rocked her world. When she found herself crying and screaming because her baby wouldn’t fall asleep, she knew she needed to seek help. Of course, she had heard of postpartum anxiety and depression but postpartum rage was something she hadn’t been prepared for. When she went looking for …
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Aly Michalka is an actress and musician who landed her first role at age 13 on the Disney Channel. From hit shows and films to the musical stage as half of pop duo Aly & AJ, she’s always been dedicated to her craft, and now she's looking forward to a new job as 'mom' with the arrival of her first baby. Connect with Aly: @iamaly, alyandaj.com Want m…
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Ep 263: Erica’s Birth Story - Loving Every Moment of Birth
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Erica experienced two miscarriages prior to the birth story we're going to hear today. After over a year and a half of heartbreaking loss, this pregnancy was completely normal - no nausea, no sickness, no pain. Now at 38 weeks, some symptoms developed that caused her doctor to recommend induction. Erica wanted an unmedicated birth and you’re going …
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Artist, mother of two, and past guest Joanna Bavero returns to the podcast to talk about her second pregnancy and birth experience. Connect with the guest online: @joannabaverofineart, @thejoannapiccoli, and joannabavero.com Father's Day is this month! Know a new or expectant dad who needs some helpful parenting prep (like guidance through pregnanc…
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[A Dr. Nicole Favorite] What Is a Physiologic Birth and How Do You Have One in the Hospital?
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Real talk: things have been a little crazy for me these past couple weeks and I didn’t have an opportunity to record a new episode. So, I decided to pick one of my favorites to replay: physiologic birth. The reason I chose this is because it’s a term that gets mentioned a lot on social media but doesn’t get defined. It’s also a term that -quite hon…
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Ep. 411 Welcome to Fatherhood with David Arrell
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David Arrell, an executive coach, author, and parent joins the podcast to discuss his work as creator of Welcome to Fatherhood, a special program within his executive coaching business, designed just for new dads. Connect with David online: @welcometofatherhood.wtf, Baby Talk Podcast, and welcometofatherhood.com David's Welcome to Fatherhood online…
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Ep 262: Birth Trauma With Licensed Clinical Social Work and Birth Trauma Survivor Kayleigh Summers
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It’s a miracle that today’s guest, Kayleigh Summers, is even alive. She is an amniotic fluid embolism survivor and went into cardiac arrest twice during labor. When you hear her story, you’re going to be blown away. This lived-experience led her to center her career around perinatal trauma. As a licensed clinical social worker, she is supporting fa…
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196 Let's Write Your Birth Story with writing coach Ashley Schein
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Ashley Schein is a mother, a writer, and a writing workshop facilitator. She leads workshops, both in person and over zoom. In this episode she talks about the benefits of writing and sharing your birth story in a safe space, and gives some guidance on how to get started so that your story can unfold naturally and beautifully on the page. Ashley al…
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New York based visual artist, educator, and mother Corinne Botz discusses her internationally acclaimed work in the women's health space as well as her powerful project Milk Factory, which offers a poignant look at lactation spaces across the nation. The short film, available on Informed Pregnancy Plus, takes us behind the scenes in a lactation sui…
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