In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, co-hosts Gina and Roxanne chat with Julie, co-founder of Needed, a perinatal nutrition company. Julie shares her personal home birth stories, her journey in creating Needed, and the importance of optimal nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum. Both Gina and Roxanne have used Needed products and highly recommend them! Julie discusses the inspirations behind Needed, her own nutritional journey, and how her pregnancies and births transformed her understanding of maternal health.

Find Julie and Needed on Instagram @needed 

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00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast

00:02 Meet Julie from Needed

00:16 About Needed's Supplements

00:22 Hosts' Personal Experience with Needed

00:29 Introduction to Julie's Birth Stories

00:36 Gina and Roxanne's Background

00:42 Podcast's Mission and Goals

01:24 Announcement: Training for Two Book

02:50 Julie Shares Her Pregnancy Journey

03:08 The Birth of Needed

04:01 Nutrient Deficiencies and Research

06:37 Formulating Needed's Products

08:19 Julie’s First Pregnancy and Birth Experience

12:26 Switching to Midwifery Care

12:41 Subsequent Pregnancies and Home Births

14:36 Challenges and Lessons Learned

15:17 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Journey

17:20 The Role of Nutrition in Pregnancy

18:54 Julie’s First Birth Story

35:04 The Challenges of Pushing During Labor

35:47 The Joy and Relief of Home Birth

36:34 Postpartum Experience and Reflections

38:32 Navigating the Waiting Game

41:00 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Prodromal Labor

45:50 The Decision to Use Castor Oil

47:43 The Birth of Marlowe

53:13 Breastfeeding Challenges and Personal Growth

55:17 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

59:24 Podcast Outro and Resources

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