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#206 | March Q&A: Choosing a Midwife, HELLP, Cold Sores, Drying the Baby, Lindsay Clancy, Covid & Aspirin, IUGR, Bottles, Parent Resources
FromDown to Birth
#206 | March Q&A: Choosing a Midwife, HELLP, Cold Sores, Drying the Baby, Lindsay Clancy, Covid & Aspirin, IUGR, Bottles, Parent Resources
FromDown to Birth
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48 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
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Podcast episode
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We are back with the March Q&A, and it is packed with your awesome questions! How do I go about choosing a midwife? Are there red flags?I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Can I still have a home birth?Is it safe to take Valtrex in pregnancy for cold sores or is there an alternative?Is it necessary to rub and dry the baby after birth or can baby just be handed to me?Can we talk about the Lindsay Clancy situation and how do we know if we are suffering postpartum psychosis?Does Covid cause decreased blood flow and does Aspirin help?And for those who subscribe on Apple podcasts or Patreon, in the extended version we answer:How do you know when IUGR is a legitimate diagnosis?Is there a way to pump enough to delay the return of your period when breastfeeding?Can you prevent the loss or decrease in milk supply when pregnant but still nursing?When should you introduce a bottle or transition a breastfeeding baby to the bottle and how do you do both?Do you have resources that you recommend for continuing education for parents?In a home-to-hospital transfer for the mother, does the baby go too and if so, does the baby get evaluated? Can the baby stay home?And in our quickies segment we touch on:Surrogates and co-sleeping, young midwives, periods and breastfeeding, induction for gestational diabetes, favorite items for new moms, keepsakes, hiccups in pregnancy, retinol in breastfeeding, Vitamin K alternatives and our shoe collection. Thank you as always for calling in your awesome questions! Don't forget to join us on Patreon for the extended version and twice monthly live Q&As on all kinds of topics!Down to Birth is sponsored by:DrinkLMNT -- Purchase LMNT today and receive a free sample kit. Stay salty.Love Majka Products -- Support your milk supply with nourishing protein powder, hydration boosters and lactation bites.Silverette Nursing Cups -- Soothe and heal sore nipples with 925 silver nursing cups.Postpartum Soothe -- Herbs and padsicles to heal and comfort after vaginal birth. Thank you for joining us at the Down To Birth Show. You can reach us @downtobirthshow on Instagram or email us at Contact@DownToBirthShow.com. All of Cynthia’s classes and Trisha’s breastfeeding services are offered live online, serving women and couples everywhere. Please remember this information is made available to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is in no way a substitute for medical advice. For our full disclaimer visit downtobirthshow.com/disclaimer. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, hear everyone and listen to yourself.Connect with us on Patreon for our exclusive content.Email Contact@DownToBirthShow.comInstagram @downtobirthshowCall us at 802-GET-DOWN Work with Cynthia: 203-952-7299 HypnoBirthingCT.com Work with Trisha: 734-649-6294 Please remember we don’t provide medical advice. Speak to your licensed medical provider for all your healthcare matters.
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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