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[Birth Stories] How Nutrition Was Key for Her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”

12.09.2023 - By Adriana LozadaPlay

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After birthing quite a large baby and experiencing shoulder dystocia, Jessica Bower went on a quest to figure out why she had grown a baby that size. She shares with Adriana how gaining control of her sugar levels really helped with her “Mission: Make a Small Baby” for her third birth. This nutritional connection with her body was key in her decision to have an induction for her fourth birth after developing gestational diabetes, leading to the waterbirth she so desired.  If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on gestational diabetes, or this episode about big babies and shoulder dystocia. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  You can learn more about Jessica @growingfamilieslactationdoula on Instagram. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected].  If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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