Best Birth Photographer Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Free Birth: Insights for Birth Photographers 43:44

4h ago43:44

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It's been a wild week between attending multiple births and even squeezing in a family wedding, it's been a whirlwind! But we’re finally catching up on sleep and ready to dive into today’s topic. Today, we're exploring the world of free birth. If you caught our last episode on Cesarean births, you’ll love this contrasting discussion. Free birth, al…

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15 Things To Know about Labor and Birth as a First Time Mom | Ep. 46 21:52

1h ago21:52

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15 things that every first time mom needs to know about birth and labor, but no one tells you! This week's episode, I get REAL and HONEST and share what I wish someone would have told me before I gave birth for the first time! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LIN…

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Ep. 94: The joy of children’s books with ‘Girls on Wheels’ author Srividhya Venkat 1:05:32

3d ago1:05:32

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Another one for you book lovers out there! Many of us were introduced to the wonder of picture books only once we began reading them to our kids. My latest guest Srividhya Venkat fell in love with children’s books and never looked back (at her former career in accounting)! Srividhya began a second act in early childhood education, and then a third …

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[178] Want To Book More Photography Clients? Make Sure To Do This On Your Website! 12:21

4d ago12:21

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Send us a Text Message. Is it possible there is just one thing on your website that is keeping your potential clients from inquiring with you? In this episode, I’m going to share exactly how to set up a specific page on your website to encourage people to book a session with you! In this episode, you will learn: 01:05 – Should You Show Your Full Pr…

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Why Birth Photographers Should Be Allowed in the Operating Room 51:58

4d ago51:58

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Hey friends! It's Jenn and Monet, co-founders of Birth Becomes You, and we're here to chat about why birth photographers should be allowed in the OR. We know it's a hot topic and we're super excited to dive in. In this episode, we're tackling the importance of having birth photographers in the OR. From our own personal experiences to the broader im…

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How to Improve Your Mental Health In Pregnancy with Emma from My Lighter Way | Ep. 45 40:56

5d ago40:56

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Struggling mentally in your pregnancy? Having mental health issues in pregnancy? Then this is for you. How to overcome fear and anxiety in pregnancy. Tangible Tips for improving your mental health during pregnancy. Today's episode on mental health in pregnancy covers: Why do you think women struggle mentally in pregnancy? What are the things that p…

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Mini-Edit 4: A celebration of all our blended identities with "In This Family" creators Shelly Anand and Meenal Patel 42:21

8d ago42:21

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Looking for a new picture book to read with kids in your life? This brand new one really made me think about all the tiny and large ways children develop their sense of belonging in a family and their sense of self in the world at large. The rich detail of what family members pass down to new arrivals is beautifully captured in this lovely book wri…

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[177] The Best Way to Price Your Photography Packages 19:41

12d ago19:41

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Send us a Text Message. Today I’m sharing the whole process to pricing your packages, step by step, so it will become as simple & familiar as adjusting your camera settings. We’ll talk about the pricing mistake photographers make, how to have packages if you don’t sell prints or products, plus my simple way to price your packages that’ll have your …

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Jenn's Cesarean Birth Journey into Birth Photography 30:49

15d ago30:49

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Join us as Jenn shares her journey into birth photography, which started with an unplanned Cesarean. She describes feeling unseen as she lay on the operating room table while her baby was born and developing a resolve that everyone should feel seen during their birth, no matter how it unfolds. Jenn and Monet discuss why everybody deserves the oppor…

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Monet's First Birth Story and the Impact of Her Birth Photos 38:15

12d ago38:15

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In today’s episode, Monet shares how several significant family tragedies and a long period of infertility led her on a journey to a healing and redemptive surprise pregnancy. She talks about the significance of having a birth photographer for her first birth when it wasn’t common to do so and how that experience drove her into birth photography.…

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Over Being Pregnant?? Safe Natural Induction Methods with Serene Midwifery | Ep. 44 40:23

13d ago40:23

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Discussing Different Natural Induction Methods and How To Induce Labor Naturally! Today's episode I sit down with April and Kalu of Serene Midwifery and ask them all our questions related to induction: Today's episode on inducing labor naturally: What is an estimated due date? What are good reasons for induction and what are bad reasons for inducti…

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Birth Becomes You - A Podcast for Birth Photographers 33:08

15d ago33:08

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Meet Jenn and Monet, co-founders of Birth Becomes You. They share the organization's history and how they have built a community of birth photographers worldwide to share incredible birth imagery and positively influence the birth world. Be sure to like and subscribe and find Birth Becomes You on Facebook, Instagram, and at birthbecomesyou.com link…

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Sean Redmond, "The Loneliness Room: A Creative Ethnography of Loneliness" (Manchester UP, 2024) 52:42

15d ago52:42

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The Loneliness Room: A Creative Ethnography of Loneliness (Manchester University Press, 2024) by Dr. Sean Remond is a remarkably unique book takes the conceit of the loneliness room to show how everyday artistic practice opens up loneliness to new definitions and new understandings. Refusing to pathologise loneliness, the book draws on the creative…

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[176] How to Book More Photography Clients with Your Content 31:19

23d ago31:19

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Send us a Text Message. If you and I sat down at a coffee shop and I said, “How's it going with your blog?” What would you say? Maybe you'd say something like, “I know I should be blogging, but I'm not doing it consistently,” or even, “I'm blogging, but it seems like no one cares and no one is reading it.” If those would be your answers, pull up a …

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What You NEED To Know About Placenta Encapsulation! (with Kirsten, a placenta encapsulator) | Ep. 43 43:45

23d ago43:45

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The risks, benefits, misconceptions and process of placenta pills! Today's episode I sit down with Kirsten with Sacred Lane Birth Services and ask her all our placenta encapsulation questions: Today's episode on gestational diabetes (aka: diabetes in pregnancy) covers: What is placenta encapsulation? Placenta and breastfeeding What are placenta rec…

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Siobhan Angus, "Camera Geologica: An Elemental History of Photography" (Duke UP, 2024) 51:56

22d ago51:56

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In Camera Geologica: An Elemental History of Photography (Duke UP, 2024) Siobhan Angus tells the history of photography through the minerals upon which the medium depends. Challenging the emphasis on immateriality in discourses on photography, Angus focuses on the inextricable links between image-making and resource extraction, revealing how the mi…

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[175] This is How to Book Mini Sessions as a High End Photographer 25:54

29d ago25:54

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Send us a Text Message. [REBROADCAST from March 2023] Do you currently offer mini sessions in your photography business? Whether you're a mini session pro or you've launched them a few times without much success, today we're going to talk about if you should offer minis as a luxury photographer. We're also digging into common mistakes photographers…

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Ep. 93: Widening the lens: a look at Corky Lee's Asian America with historian Mae Ngai 50:34

26d ago50:34

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Why does American history still exclude so many? My latest guest Mae Ngai is Lung Professor of Asian American Studies and History at Columbia University and has written award-winning books on immigration and the Chinese diaspora sharing stories of immigrants during the Gold Rush and other pivotal historical events. Before becoming a historian, Mae …

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What to (and What Not to) Pack In Your Hospital Bag for Labor, Birth and Postpartum | Ep. 42 24:03

27d ago24:03

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Hospital Bag Checklist, What to bring For Labor, and What to pack for your Postpartum stay! This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into Hospital Bag Must Haves! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign up HERE for the Learning To Mo…

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[174] The Secret to Finding Clients Who Value Your Work 19:29

1M ago19:29

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever seen those posts in Facebook groups asking for an "affordable" photographer or someone who doesn’t "charge an arm and a leg"? It makes you cringe, right? And yet, it can mess with your head as a photographer. You might start thinking that you need to be affordable because that's what people want. If you’re feel…

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Gestational Diabetes Prevention, Testing and Management with Leslee Flannery | Ep. 41 1:01:37

1M ago1:01:37

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DIVING DEEP into Gestational Diabetes, you don't want to miss this!!! Today's episode I sit down with Leslee Flannery from Gestational Diabetes Nutrition and she breaks down all things Gestational Diabetes. Today's episode on gestational diabetes (aka: diabetes in pregnancy) covers: Gestational diabetes explained Gestational diabetes risk factors G…

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[173] How I Integrate My Faith into My Photography Business 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself questioning if you're on the right path with your photography business? Or maybe you've wondered how to trust God's plan when things aren't going as you hoped? If so, you're not alone! In this episode, I'm taking you through my personal journey of deepening my trust in God's guidance during the t…

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Ep. 92: Author and educator Nina Sharma on black and brown love and allyship 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

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Wondering where to start with learning more about black and brown solidarity? Or how to write about a difficult experience? Reading author and educator Nina Sharma’s wonderful debut “The Way You Make Me Feel: Love in Black and Brown” is a great first step. So grateful to Nina for her honest and elegant writing and for this amazing chat! Nina shares…

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Planning Ahead for Expected (and Unexpected!) Baby Costs with Alli from FinanciALLI Focused | Ep. 40 51:38

1M ago51:38

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How to financially plan in pregnancy for childbirth and newborn life! Today's episode I sit down with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused and she breaks down all things related to cost saving tips and budgeting so you don't have to worry about finances once baby's here. Today's episode on all things saving for pregnancy, birth and postpartum: Wh…

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[172] Advanced SEO Strategies to Get Your Photography Website on Page 1 of Google 37:12

2M ago37:12

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Send us a Text Message. You know how we all sometimes feel like we're just throwing things at the wall hoping something sticks, especially when it comes to SEO as a photographer? Well I have a treat for you because today my guest and I are diving into the nitty-gritty of SEO for photographers. We're not just scratching the surface; we're going deep…

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Tips for Postpartum Meal Prep and Nutrition | Ep. 39 15:48

2M ago15:48

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How to Meal Prep for postpartum during pregnancy! This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into meal prepping nutritious postpartum meals that will allow you to recover faster and save you time! In this episode, we talk about how much to make, what to make, how to freeze it, and more! -----------------------------------------…

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[171] 10 Unique & Proven Ways to Get More Photography Inquiries & Bookings 49:35

2M ago49:35

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Send us a Text Message. Are you believing the lie that if you post more on Instagram you'll book more clients? Or maybe you're not even sure what to do for marketing your photography business? THIS episode is going to get your mind racing for sure! My guest Tanya Smith & I are exploring unique and proven ways to get more photography inquiries and b…

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Why You NEED a Birth Photographer with Kristen van Gilse | Ep. 38 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Is Birth Photography worth it??? Why you should consider getting a birth photographer- regardless if you’re wanting a natural, medicated or C-section birth! This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into birth photography from Kristen, a birth photographer: Kristen gives us the answers to these questions (and more!!) - Why hav…

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Image as Form in a Transpositional Grammar 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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Listen to Episode No.10 of All We Mean, a Special Focus of this podcast. All We Mean is an ongoing discussion and debate about how we mean and why. The guests on today's episode are Bill Cope and Mary Kalantzis, professors at the University of Illinois, and as well, John Jones, assistant professor at SUNY Cortland. In this episode of the Focus, our…

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[170] It’s Time to Stop Feeling Guilty for Your Prices - Here’s How 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt that twinge of guilt for wanting to charge more for your photography? Or doubted your worth? Well, you're not alone, we all have! Today I'm joined with Heather Lahtinen and we’re getting real about breaking those money barriers and reshaping how we think about our value. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Ge…

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What To Expect in the First 48 Hours After Birth with Postpartum Nurse Jessica | Ep. 37 47:42

2M ago47:42

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What to expect POST Birth in the FIRST 48 hours postpartum If you're a first time mom, then this episode is for YOU! Today's episode we're getting realistic and spilling the TEA on what immediate postpartum is like. Today's episode on the first 48 hours postpartum/ post birth: What can women expect physically and emotionally in postpartum? How does…

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[169] 4 Tips to Make More Money BEFORE The Session with Pre-Selling 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Send us a Text Message. There are so many incredible ways to do business as a photographer and today I’m going to open your mind to a new possibility you perhaps have never considered – and that is pre-selling your photography packages. Even if you’re mostly a “shoot and burn” photographer or you don’t have packages yet or maybe you’re doing in-per…

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Tips for Organizing Your Nursery as a First Time Mom | Ep. 36 32:55

3M ago32:55

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How to set up and organize your nursery as a first time mom for maximum efficiency and organization! Today's episode on nursery organization / nursery set up covers: How to set up your house for postpartum How to set up your house for breastfeeding How to organize your nursery closet Nursery organization tips Nursery closet tips How to set up your …

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[168] Increase Your Photography Income with Same-Day Sales 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Send us a Text Message. Do you want to make more money per client? How about simplifying your shooting and editing process to get more time back? I think we’re all raising our hands! Whether you’re an on-location or studio photographer or if you do all inclusive digital download or In person sales – you’re going to learn so much from my guest today…

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Mini-Edit 3: Children's author Veera Hiranandani is back with 'Amil and the After', a sequel to her award-winning book 'The Night Diary' 31:53

3M ago31:53

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What happens to families AFTER they’ve survived a traumatic historical event? Veera Hiranandani set out to explore this question in her sequel to the beloved Newbery-honor winning middle-grade novel ‘The Night Diary’. ‘Amil and the After’ now finds Nisha and Amil navigating a new life in Mumbai following their family’s migration from Sindh during t…

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What to Expect in Labor: Labor Signs, Contractions, Stages of Labor and More with Emily from Servingtomorrow | Ep. 35 46:38

3M ago46:38

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What to expect in labor and birth as a first time mom! Today's episode we're breaking down all things contractions, labor signs and birth with Emily from Serving Tomorrow. Today's episode on labor expectations: What are some things that women experience in their final weeks before labor How does someone KNOW they are in labor as opposed to Braxton …

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[167] Blogging & SEO Tips for Photographers 21:21

3M ago21:21

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Send us a Text Message. Are you a photographer posting blogs to boost your SEO but just can’t seem to crack Google's front page? It’s frustrating when your content doesn’t pull in traffic or convert visitors into clients, right? That’s why today I’m sharing detailed strategies and SEO tips for photographers so you can start ranking on Google! WHAT …

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Overcoming Infertility: an Introduction to Causes and Treatment with Dr. Pero | Ep. 34 24:29

3M ago24:29

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Today's episode we're shedding light on and breaking down all things infertility with Dr. Pero, a specialist in reproductive health. Dr. Roxanne Pero is BACK to share some insight into infertility today, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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Nathanial Gardner, "The Study of Photography in Latin America: Critical Insights and Methodological Approaches" (U New Mexico Press, 2023) 41:14

3M ago41:14

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The Study of Photography in Latin America: Critical Insights and Methodological Approaches (University of New Mexico Press, 2023) provides an insider's perspective to the study of photography. Nathanial Gardner provides readers with a carefully structured introduction that lays out his unique methodology for this book, which features over eighty ph…

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[166] 9 Brain Hacks to Use to Book More Photography Clients 19:11

3M ago19:11

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Send us a Text Message. Click play to try one (or all)! Ready to book more clients in your photography business so you can go from hobbyist to full-time photographer? In this episode, I'll share the top 9 brain hacks that transformed my business! These aren't just tips; they're game changers that shifted my mindset and supercharged my productivity …

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Preparing for Postpartum with Stacia from Postpartum Care USA | Ep. 33 47:18

3M ago47:18

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HOW to prepare for postpartum it's JUST AS IMPORTANT as preparing for birth. Today's episode we're breaking down all things postpartum with Stacia from Postpartum Care USA. Today's episode on postpartum preparation will cover: - Why is preparing for postpartum important? - What does postpartum look like? - What can I expect postpartum to look like?…

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[165] 8 Specific Ways to Boost Your Photography Business’ Perceived Value & Book More Clients 23:30

3M ago23:30

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder why some photography businesses seem to effortlessly attract clients, even with higher prices? It’s all about the perceived value - that magical element that elevates your brand beyond “just another photographer.” Today, I’m diving deep into the art of boosting your photography business’s perceived value, ensurin…

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Finding Out We’re Pregnant with #2 and What I’m Doing Differently This Pregnancy | Ep. 32 38:56

3M ago38:56

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OH SNAP! I'M PREGNANT?!?!?! I’m not just stopping at the announcement though, I’m also sharing: - How we found out - What’s different this pregnancy - What I’m doing differently this pregnancy and birth - And more!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign…

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C-Section Expectations, Preparation & Recovery Tips with Samantha from DC Metro Maternity | Ep. 31 47:33

4M ago47:33

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Samantha breaks down all things Caesarian Section! A must listen for every pregnant woman! Today's episode with Samantha from DC Metro Maternity sets realistic expectations going into a C-section as well as practical c-section recovery tips! Today’s episode is going to cover these questions and more!: - What is the standard c-section procedure? - H…

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Ep. 91: Bringing the flavors of the Canary Islands to our tables with Simran Khiantani of SimranCooks 49:15

4M ago49:15

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Ever wondered whether you should take that step to turning your hobby into a business? New York based Simran Khiantani (also goes by Namrata) shares her journey from Bombay to New York via the Canary Islands! Inspired by her MIL’s amazing sauces and her friends’ insistence that she start selling them, Simran recently launched her condiment brand af…

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The Pros and Cons of Common Birth Interventions (Pitocin, Epidural Cervidil, Cytotec, Foley Bulb, C-sections and more!) with Amy from the Somatic Mother | Ep. 30 1:10:45

4M ago1:10:45

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Breaking down the most common birth interventions- Foley Bulb, C-sections, Cervidil, Breaking your waters, Epidural, Pitocin and MORE! We're talking about EACH ONE's purpose, pros and cons, and how each is administered. Get out your birth plan or note pad, because you'll want to take notes! Today's episode Amy from the Somatic Mother walks us throu…

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17 Things No One Tells You About Postpartum Beforehand | Ep. 29 41:44

4M ago41:44

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What I wish I would have known about postpartum before! I am SPILLING the tea on postpartum, so buckle up! We'll be discussing things like: - The Postpartum 6 week appointment - Postpartum night sweats - Postpartum intrusive thoughts - Postpartum hormones - Postpartum bleeding (lochia) - Postpartum sex - Postpartum hair loss - And more! -----------…

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Photography and Making Bedouin Histories in the Naqab, 1906-2013:: An Anthropological Approach 49:33

4M ago49:33

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In Photography and Making Bedouin Histories in the Naqab, 1906-2013:: An Anthropological Approach (Routledge, 2023), Emilie Le Febvre takes us to the Naqab Desert where Bedouin use photographs to make, and respond to, their own histories. She argues Bedouin presentations of the past are selective, but increasingly reliant on archival documents such…

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Mini-Edit 2: A trip to Portugal with photographer and storyteller Christine Chitnis 49:55

4M ago49:55

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Exploring her husband’s Goan and Portuguese heritage led writer Christine Chitnis to create a beautiful celebration of the visual culture of Portugal: “Patterns of Portugal”. Having successfully completed a similar project in 2020 with “Patterns of India”, Christine was inspired to share her view of the beauty of this small nation at the edge of Eu…

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What is A Doula + Postpartum Tips with Maggie from Visitation Birth Doula | Ep. 28 39:15

4M ago39:15

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Today's episode we dive deep into what a doula does and is, and postpartum tips!! Today's episode, I sit down with Maggie from Visitation Birth, who is a Childbirth Doula. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like: - What is a doula? - What is the difference between a doula and a midwife? - What are the different kinds of doulas? (ie: birth,…

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