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#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis

#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis

FromDown to Birth


#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis

FromDown to Birth

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hello everyone! We are back with our April Q&A episode, and it is loaded with your excellent questions! Don't forget you can subscribe on Apple podcasts Patreon to hear the extended, ad-free versions.  Here's what we are talking about today:Is it safe to plan a birth center birth if someone has a history of pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and a postpartum hemorrhage?Is it appropriate and/or expected to tip your doula?Other than placenta accreta, what other reasons are there for retained placenta?Can I take beef liver supplements in pregnancy? And do I need to worry about getting too much Vitamin A?  What is safe and what is not?In the case of surrogate and adoptive mothers, who should hold the baby first after the birth?I am experiencing postpartum rage and resentment toward my partner. How long does this last?And in our extended version (available on Apple subscriptions & Patreon):What can I take for after birth pains?If I have an elevated fasting blood sugar and a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, is my baby really at risk? If so, what can I do without going on medication?Is being over age 35 really a risk factor in birth?Is there anything you can do to prevent Cholestasis in pregnancy?And of course, everyone's favorite: Quickies!Thanks for joining us, and remember you can call our phone line with your questions 24/7 at 802-GET-DOWN. (That's 802-438-3696)**********DrinkLMNTLove Majka Products Silverette Nursing Cups Postpartum Soothe 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:
Apr 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. We have 30 years' experience between us and have served thousands of women and couples. Listen to the birth stories of our clients, listeners and celebrities, catch our expert-interviews, and submit your questions for our monthly Q&A episodes at DownToBirthShow.com or by calling us at 802-GET-DOWN. We're on Instagram at @downtobirthshow, so be sure to join our worldwide community. Become informed, empowered, and have a great time in the process. We're all about connection and supporting our listeners - join us!