Best Premie Podcasts (2024)

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#281 | Co-sleeping with a NICU Premie: Taylor's Birth Story at 33 weeks with an Unconsented Episiotomy 41:16

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Send us a text Taylor Westenberger celebrated her baby shower at 33 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Little did she know, two days later she would go into labor and give birth to a 4.5 pound baby boy. Her birth experience, while generally smooth, involved the absence of her husband due to Covid protocols and an unconsented episiotomy. She was en…

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#283 | Breastfeeding Q&A: A 5-month Old Baby Starts to Breastfeed, Low Milk Supply, How Often To Feed in First 24-hours, Plugged Ducts & Pumping 41:02

2h ago41:02

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Send us a text Welcome to our second 'Breastfeeding Q&A' episode with Trisha & Cynthia. We open with an inspiring success story of a mother whose baby did not start breastfeeding for the first time until around five months of age. Additionally, we answer the following questions: I tried everything to increase my supply and stumped every lactation c…

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#282 | Escaping a Doctor Just Before His Arrest: Olivia's Story 49:35

7d ago49:35

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Send us a text "Hi I’m Olivia. I was a patient of Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, so, I don’t trust you." Each time Olivia met with a new medical provider, she prefaced her introduction with the above statement. Olivia was a patient of Dr. Perwaiz for many years before he was sentenced to 59 years in prison after a jury convicted him on 52 counts of health car…

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Ep. 31 - Smartphones and Social Media: The Emotional Crisis Affecting Young People Today 1:08:23

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NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Yoni Schwab, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Head of School at The Shefa School, to explore the impact of smartphones and social media on today's youth. They delve into how excessive screen time is displacing crucial activities for healthy child development, affecting attention spans, sel…

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#280 | August Q&A: Crossing Boundaries, Signs of Ovulation, Navigating Finances as a SAHM, Marginal Cords, Fundal Massage, "Anorexic" Pelvis, Libido 51:58

16d ago51:58

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Send us a text Welcome to the August Q&A episode with Cynthia and Trisha. Today, we start by discussing various experiences in which mothers feel a visceral response to a family member, friend, or provider crossing a boundary with their baby--think kissing your baby without permission. In our first question of the episode, we invite Carly Hartwig f…

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#279 | Leveling The Playing Field in Parenthood with Dan Doty of Fatherhood Ready 46:38

23d ago46:38

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Send us a text If you've ever felt that your husband is falling short or if you are a dad looking to be more available to your wife, this episode is for you. Today, we chat with Dan Doty, the co-founder of Fatherhood Ready and a passionate advocate for expectant dads. As a father of three, Dan brings his unique perspective on building a men's organ…

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#278 | Inside Medical Billing: The Complexities, Ethical Concerns and Tips for Reducing Your Bill 46:55

1M ago46:55

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Send us a text Were you billed erroneously for your birth, or charged for something frivolous like "skin to skin contact" or "out of hospital birth"? Did you receive an exorbitant hospital bill for services you may not have asked for or even incurred? Are you worried that your hospital bills are going to go unpaid? Did you want to leave Against Med…

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Ep. 30 - Adapting Theater to Special Needs Individuals 44:56

1M ago44:56

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NYC Special Education Lawyer Adam Dayan is joined by Repertorio Español’s Robert Federico, Founder and Executive Producer Emeritus; Allison Astor-Vargas, Manager of Special Projects and Education; and Daniela Thome, Actor and Director. They will discuss the origins of Repertorio Español and explore the theater’s programs and accessibility features …

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#277 | Hyperemesis Gravidarum with HER Foundation: A Matter of Life and Death 49:29

1M ago49:29

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Send us a text Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is not morning sickness, but rather a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy that may cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, disability due to severe nausea and/or vomiting and can cause long-term health issues for mother and baby, including death. Today, we are joined by Kimber W. M…

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#276 | July Q&A: Twins & Induction, Faith-Based Midwives, Weight Gain, Low Progesterone, TDAP, Botox, Hemorrhoids, Weight Gain 43:16

1M ago43:16

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Send us a text Welcome back to the July Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. Today we kick off the episode with one mother's story of her transition from OB to midwife to an unintentional free birth her 9 pound, 4 oz baby born at home in her bathroom and then the premium medical bill she received from her OB for "extra counseling time." Next, we jump into ou…

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#275 | How to Interview Your Pediatrician with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh 51:16

2M ago51:16

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Send us a text Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is a classically trained integrative pediatrician with a holistic health practice in California. His approach to care puts parents at the center of the decision-making process. In today's episode, we discuss the key questions parents should ask when interviewing a pediatrician (and yes, you should interview numer…

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#274 | Myofunctional Therapy: How To Assess and Help Your Baby 40:47

2M ago40:47

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Send us a text The importance of healthy oral function is essential not only for infant feeding but also for a person's entire life. Poorly shaped palates, low resting tongue posture, restricted tongues, and mouth breathing are all common signs of oral restrictions or tension that can begin in the womb and influence one's health from infancy throug…

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#273 | Special Q&A Featuring Nancy Wainer on VBAC and More 35:02

2M ago35:02

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Send us a text In last week's episode (#272) you met legendary midwife-author Nancy Wainer. Well she's back today for Part II, where she joins us in a Q&A-style episode to answer our listeners' questions. Nancy experienced the first planned VBAC in the United States and she coined the acronym itself in her first book, Silent Knife, published in 198…

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Ep. 29 - Trends and Developments in Special Education Law 51:28

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In this episode, Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, engages in a discussion with Dana Jonson, a Civil Rights and Special Education Attorney, examining the profound impacts of COVID-19 on special education. They explore the evolving meaning of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the post-pandemic era, highlighting challenges and leg…

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#272 | Nancy Wainer, CPM and Pioneer of the VBAC, Shares Her Journey from Mother to Midwife 51:06

3M ago51:06

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Send us a text This episode has been a long time coming and is finally here! Meet Nancy Wainer, the legendary woman who began the Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) movement. Not only did Nancy coin the term VBAC, but she is the first on record in the United States to experience a planned VBAC. Nancy has been a midwife, fierce birth advocate, auth…

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#271 | June Q&A: Boundaries When Pregnant, Pre-eclampsia & AROM, Mobile Monitoring, Posterior Babies & Pelvic Shape, Placenta Consumption for PPH 41:15

3M ago41:15

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Send us a text Welcome to the June Q&A with Cynthia and Trisha! Today, we start the episode with all the romantic, hilarious, and random ways our community met their spouses, and we finish the episode with one woman's question to us: "If you were a dog, what kind would you be?" -- you'll hear us reach out to a friend on the spot to answer that ques…

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#270 | Trusting Birth: The Journey From Maiden to Mother with Lea @trusting_birth 35:25

3M ago35:25

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Send us a text Can you imagine giving birth without ever "checking on" your baby? Without a test, an ultrasound, a need for reassurance from others that your baby is okay? And, what does it mean to cross the threshold from Maiden to Mother? How does a woman step into her wiser feminine self, relinquishing her controlled, organized, masculine energy…

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#269 | Healing, Protecting, and Restoring Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer 41:26

3M ago41:26

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Send us a text Dr. Lizzie Kieffer is a doctorate of physical therapy with a specialty practice in women's pelvic floor health. She joins us today to let us in on the little-known secret to protecting, relaxing, strengthening, and restoring your pelvic floor. She teaches us three simple techniques you can initiate immediately after birth to optimize…

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Ep. 28 - The Relationship Between Mental Health and Learning 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney based in NYC, engages in a dialogue with Dr. Jessica Meister to explore the impact of mental health on a child's educational path. They explore topics such as perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and more, uncovering how these factors can hinder a child's educational success. The conversation extends to discu…

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#268 | Navigating Infant Food Reactivity in the Breastfed Baby with Dr. Trill @Free.To.Feed 51:15

4M ago51:15

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Send us a text Dr. Trillitye Paullin is a molecular biologist and founder of Free to Feed, a consultation service for navigating infant food reactivity in breastfeeding dyads. Today, Dr. Trill joins us with one of her clients, Chelsea, a first-time mom who found Trill and our podcast and reached out to help spread the research around newborn food r…

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#267 | May Q&A: Pre-eclampsia & Gestational Diabetes, Steroids for Pre-Term Labor, Declining the Anatomy Scan, IM vs. IV Pitocin, Preventing Mastitis 41:36

4M ago41:36

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Send us a text Hello everyone! Cynthia and Trisha are back with the May Q&A episode. Today, we kick it off with an enlightening discussion on the worst parenting advice you have ever received--here's to all the things we never need to hear as mothers! Next, we hear one woman's beautiful take on her cesarean scar. Then, we dive into your awesome que…

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#266 | The ARRIVE Trial Reaches Overseas: Birth Culture in France with Nicola Thompson and Her Daughter 45:22

4M ago45:22

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Send us a text Today's episode is a four-way conversation between us and a mother and daughter who are living in France. Nicola Thompson is a former L&D nurse of 30 years who worked in the U.S., and is now working in France as a traditional birth attendant, full-spectrum doula and IBCLC. Sasha Sharif, her daughter, is a mother of two with a third o…

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#265 | The Art of Hands-Off Birth with Beautiful One Midwifery 46:46

4M ago46:46

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Send us a text Tiffany and Kelly of Beautiful One Midwifery are a midwife team in California who both began their birth work as doulas. As a result, they designed their practice from a hands-off, hands-out approach--meaning, the woman is the focal point of all decision-making making, and interventions are only utilized with her absolute permission …

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Ep. 27 - Transitioning From Early Intervention To Preschool and Kindergarten 52:54

4M ago52:54

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NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan teams up with Sarah Birnbaum, a Special Needs Parent, Special Education Advisor, and Parent Advocate, to explore the intricacies of transitioning from early intervention to preschool and kindergarten for children with special needs. They illuminate the significant hurdles parents may face, beginning with th…

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#264 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Pacifiers, Pumping, Bottles, Domperidone & IGT, Flat Nipples, Weaning and Breast Implants 33:24

4M ago33:24

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Send us a text Welcome to our first breastfeeding-only Q&A with Trisha & Cynthia. Trisha is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with thousands of hours of clinical experience. Today's episode follows the format of our regular monthly Q&A episodes, where women call in with questions and we wrap up with Qu…

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#263 | Amanda's Good Birth Despite Abandonment, Harassment and Threats 58:51

5M ago58:51

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Send us a text Amanda Holden was planning a home birth with her first baby, having hired a midwife she loved. When she reached 42 weeks, her midwife terminated her care abruptly, due to Colorado state law prohibiting midwives from attending late-term home births. With a heavy heart but optimistic mindset, Amanda and her husband made the decision to…

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#262 | April Q&A: Prenatal Vitamins, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Painless Breech Birth, Precipitous Labor, HypnoBirthing, Prenatal Hypertension 49:13

5M ago49:13

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Send us a text Welcome to the April Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. Today, we invite you to guess the two things that Cynthia and Trisha will never talk about on the podcast. Hint: They are not scandalous or controversial. Shoot us a DM with your guesses! Next, hear the most annoying habits from our podcast community regarding their partners. As…

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#261 | Emma the Naked Doula on Pleasurable, Orgasmic Birth and Her New Book 42:30

5M ago42:30

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Send us a text Emma Armstrong, author of The Fearless Birth Book, and Instagram birth influencer at @thenakeddoulaofficial, joins us today to delve into the meaning of pleasurable birth. We ask the questions, "Why should a woman want a pleasurable birth, what does it even mean, and what holds women back from experiencing pleasure instead of pain?" …

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#260 | Triplets at Home! With Traditional Midwife Kristine Lauria @globalmidwife64 1:04:03

5M ago1:04:03

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Send us a text You won't find an obstetrician anywhere in the United States who will birth triplets vaginally in the hospital, but today you'll hear the story of traditional midwife Kristine Lauria who welcomed them at home with the respect and reverence for birth every woman deserves. Kristine witnesses some of the most "high risk" births around t…

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Ep. 26 - Understanding Twice Exceptional (2E) Students 38:48

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NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages in a conversation with Anna Christodoulou, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Quad Preparatory School, focusing on Twice Exceptional (2E) Students. Their dialogue provides valuable insights into supporting these students by highlighting the significance of nurturing their strengths while address…

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#259 | Resisting Coercion: Carolyn Marrone's Story of a Miscalculated Due Date and Standing Up To Pushy Providers 48:19

6M ago48:19

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Send us a text When Carolyn was pregnant with her first baby, she went past her "due date." After declining an induction at 41+6, her doctor questioned her integrity as a mother, stating, "I am surprised your motherly instinct (to protect your baby) hasn't kicked in yet." Knowing that she and her baby were ok, she continued to wait despite heavy pr…

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#258 | March Q&A: Implants & Breastfeeding, Giving Birth Advice, Ultrasounds, Newborn Transition in Waterbirthing, Posterior Babies, Family Boundaries 48:22

6M ago48:22

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Send us a text We are back with the March Q&A episode with Cynthia & Trisha. We kick off today's episode with an unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime story of an OB who holds off a mother's pushing to tie a bow in the baby's hair before being born! Next, we get into our questions beginning with a mother who wants to offer important birth advice to her …

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#257 | Labor & Delivery Nurses' Roundtable: How Their Hands are Tied to Doctors' Orders 58:26

6M ago58:26

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Send us a text In today's episode, three current and former L&D nurses join us in a roundtable-style conversation to share their behind-the-scenes experiences on the L&D floor. These three women get raw, real, and honest about what pulled them to this line of work and for one, what forced her to leave. They share their experiences and that of the w…

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#256 | Transforming Your Hospital Birth Experience with Taylor Dilk @taychayy 49:57

6M ago49:57

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Send us a text Like many mothers, Taylor Chamberlain Dilk had no idea where to begin in preparing for childbirth. Lucky for her she has a large social media presence and requested recommendations from her audience, and lucky for us, Down to Birth Show came highly recommended. Once she started digging in, she felt her inner maternal voice rising to …

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Ep. 25 - Understanding DIR Floortime Instruction 41:59

6M ago41:59

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NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down for an insightful conversation with Tina McCourt, Program Director for Rebecca School. Together they discuss the transformative power of the DIR Floortime model (Developmental, Individual, Relationship-Based Model) in supporting students with neurodevelopmental delays. Tina emphasizes how this app…

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#255 | What's Up with Intrauterine Growth Restriction: An Off-the-Record-Style Conversation with Dr. Stu Fischbein 1:00:21

7M ago1:00:21

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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Stu Fischbein for his third appearance on Down to Birth Show. We start the conversation by catching up on some of the latest problems occurring on the birth scene including VBACs, aspirin in pregnancy, the monetization of birth, late pregnancy ultrasounds, big babies, and due dates, before we get …

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#254 | February Q&A: Vomiting in Labor, Cord Traction, Pacifiers, Probiotics and Plugged Ducts, Breast Milkshake, PPH, Bicornuate Uterus 44:07

7M ago44:07

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Send us a text Welcome to the February Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. To kick things off, we share some of your New Year's Resolutions--don't miss this as Trisha makes Cynthia momentarily speechless! Next, we dive into your questions beginning with: Is cord traction really necessary to birth the placenta? Another woman explains that she always throws u…

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#253 | The ACOG Files: Exploring the Guidelines That Support Physiologic Birth 52:42

7M ago52:42

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Send us a text In today's episode, Cynthia and Trisha break down some of the current guidelines published by ACOG (the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists). You'll see many of these guidelines favor physiological birth and stand for minimal medical intervention in exactly the ways we recommend, which makes it all the more perplexing w…

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#252 | A Father's Perspective on his Baby's Inaccurate IUGR Diagnosis 37:25

7M ago37:25

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Send us a text IUGR or Intrauterine Growth Restriction is the latest trend on the obstetric scene--a diagnosis that has afflicted many mothers unnecessarily. Eric, a father of two daughters, joins us on the show today to discuss his experience with his wife's IUGR experience. When an early ultrasound told them their baby was measuring smaller than …

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Ep. 24 - Understanding the Benefits of Music Therapy 45:32

7M ago45:32

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In a collaborative discussion, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages with Katie Lewis, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Teacher at Gillen Brewer School, to explore the benefits of Music Therapy. The conversation delves into the daily experiences of a music therapist specializing in providing therapy services to children with specia…

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#251 | HPV and Your Abnormal Pap May Not Be What You Think: Cervical Cancer Prevention with Nathan Riley, MD 50:40

8M ago50:40

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why we actually need to get a pap smear or why the testing guidelines frequently change? The presence of HPV or the Human Papilloma Virus is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer and is the reason behind the pap smear. A pap smear looks at the health of the cells in our cervix and the presence of…

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#250 | January Q&A: Cervical Massage, VBAC Provider Red Flags, Due Date Calculation, Infant Sleep, Sufficient Milk Supply, RhoGAM and More 44:39

8M ago44:39

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Send us a text Hello and is it too late to still say Happy New Year?! Cynthia & Trisha are back with the first Q&A of 2024 in season five of the Down to Birth Show! We kick it off today by sharing some of your highs and lows from the holiday season. Next, we get into our questions beginning with a mother who had low milk supply with her first baby …

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#249 | Katie Spinks Breaks the Silence: Pitocin, Uterine Rupture, and Life-Altering Consequences 50:52

8M ago50:52

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Send us a text Pitocin has been named the most over-used and abused drug in maternity care. It is increasingly used for elective induction despite the lack of FDA approval for this purpose. Rupture of the uterus is a known adverse reaction to this drug, and its use is contraindicated when there is fetal distress or overstimulation of the uterus. Fe…

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#248 | Redefining Power in Birth & in Life with Cait Scudder @themillionairemother 37:32

8M ago37:32

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Send us a text Cait Scudder, also known as the Millionaire Mother, is a successful entrepreneur and mother of two. Currently in her third pregnancy, she joins us today to share her story of transformation from resistance to surrender in birth and in life. She describes her traumatic first birth resulting in a third-degree tear and bladder prolapse …

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#247 | The Birth of Fierce Lizzie: From Rule Follower to Autonomy Advocate 44:51

8M ago44:51

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Send us a text Lizzie Bolliger, aka Fierce Lizzie on Instagram, wasn't always fierce. She went into her first birth experience knowing very little other than that she wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth. After experiencing premature rupture of membranes, her first birth resulted in Pitocin augmentation and then meconium aspiration, resulting in her…

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Ep. 23 - Parents of Premie Babies; Understanding Challenges and Finding Support 1:00:42

9M ago1:00:42

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In a conversation between Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney in New York City, and Jodi Klaristenfeld, a preemie mom and founder of FLRRiSH, Jodi shares her family's journey after her daughter's premature birth. The discussion highlights the challenges they faced and underscores the gaps in available support services. Inspired by her personal…

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#246 | Your Sex Life Revived with "Sexpert" Susan Bratton 49:25

9M ago49:25

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Send us a text Susan Bratton is an intimacy expert and champion advocate for all who desire their most fulfilling and passionate intimate relationships. She joins us today to discuss how mothers can have a thriving sex life after having a baby and far beyond menopause. If you are someone who doesn't orgasm easily, or who feels guilty for not wantin…

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#245 | December Q&A: Your Holiday Traditions; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Failure to Progress; RSV; Precipitous Birth; Osteoporosis 53:39

9M ago53:39

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Send us a text Welcome to the December Q&A episode with Cynthia and Trisha! Today, we begin with revealing your holiday traditions and difficult family challenges of the season. Additionally, we share our long-standing holiday traditions. Next, we dive into your questions beginning with: What are the signs of postpartum hemorrhage? Is failure to pr…

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#244 | Our First-Annual "Ask Us Anything Personal" 1:17:25

9M ago1:17:25

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Send us a text As we gear up for our season finale next week, we've got a special treat for you today – a "holiday special" episode that's a departure from our usual format. In this extra-long, off-the-record conversation, which we recorded Friday night at Trisha's house, we're delving into the personal questions you've been curious about throughou…

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#243 | Dr. Green Mom Answers Your Questions on Vitamin D, Circumcision, MTHFR Gene, C-Sections Babies' Needs, Fevers, Probiotics & More 38:42

9M ago38:42

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Send us a text Join us for our long-awaited episode with Ashley Mayer, affectionately known as Dr. Green Mom, a highly respected family and pediatric doctor specializing in individualized and holistic medicine. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Mayer not only answers your burning pediatric healthcare questions but also provides a unique blend of…

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