Birth And Parenty Things

By Kimberley Fernandez

So many opinions, so much advice, where is a parent to turn. Kim is a veteran doula and childbirth educator, having supported birthing parents in their birth, postpartum and chest feeding journey sinc... more

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April 21, 2021 Ep 11 - Naturally Inducing The Word No
This week I talk about a couple of things that have come up this week, and "natural" induction methods. And the art of saying no to your child. Here's a spoiler, you just say no.
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48min
April 14, 2021 Ep 10 - Ramblings Of A Mum In A Pandemic
This weeks topics...there aren't any. The pandemic is finally, after a year, gotten to me, and I have no topic. But I do have several opinions on quite a bit that is going on in my world.
Send comments to [email protected]
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35min
April 07, 2021 Ep 9 - My Favourite Birth Books And Grandparent Advice
This week I delve into some of the birth and postpartum books that I love and respect. I also have a discussion on how to deal with well meaning grandparents, a topic brought to me by a listener. And we finish off the episode with a couple of cute historical birthing rituals from my own Scottish and Irish culture.
If you have any thing you want to share, please don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]
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39min
March 31, 2021 Ep 8 - What To Drink In Labour - A Minisode
After a very heavy podcast last week and a very crazy week I thought I'd keep it short and sweet this week with a brief episode on what to drink and eat during labour.
Did you have something special during your labour that you want to share? Then email me at [email protected]
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20min
March 24, 2021 Ep 7 - My Postpartum Depression Journey
This week, as promised, I discuss my mental health journey. Through three kids, a family history of depression and a broken marriage, its no wonder my depression is a journey. So follow along and I hope it will help, or prepare you for what may lie ahead.
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49min
March 17, 2021 Ep 6 Vaginal Exams And Being Touched Out
This week I talk about pre labour vaginal exams and the practice of stretch and sweeps in the Birth section and in the Parenty section I get personal in a chat about being touched out after baby comes.
If you have comments please feel free to email me at [email protected]
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34min
March 10, 2021 Ep 5 Back Labour And Safe Sleep
This week I discuss the ins and outs of the dreaded back labour you can get from a baby is an unoptimal position and how to avoid it or correct it if it happens. In our parenting section I outline the Safe Sleep guidelines and get passionate about a particular popular product.
Have questions please feel free to email me at [email protected]
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47min
March 03, 2021 Ep 4 Episiotomies And Night Terrors
This week I delve into the leg crossing topic of episiotomies and night terrors that can occur in your toddlers and children. Having had experience with both you will hear some stories and how to manage both of them.
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37min
February 24, 2021 Ep 3 - The Cravings Of A Mother Bear
This week I discuss pregnancy cravings and mother bear syndrome. Have you ever had weird pregnancy cravings? What about standing up and behind your kid when they need you? Listen to this episode to hear about my cravings, and how my mum stood up for me back in the day.
Send your comments and stories to me at [email protected]
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34min
February 17, 2021 Ep 2 Epidurals And Virtual School
How are you managing the pandemic? This week we chat about epidurals and how we are managing virtual school at my house. Spoiler alert, not well. So join me as I answer a question asked of me in my prenatal class and how I'm helping my kids manage school in a pandemic.
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48min

FAQs about Birth And Parenty Things:

How many episodes does Birth And Parenty Things have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.