We're taking you back to an episode we recorded earlier this fall and have yet to share! In today's conversation, we're discussing the Golden Hour - that hour after birth when your baby is held skin-to-skin to your chest. Snuggling your sweet baby is just one aspect of this hour, it plays an important role in so many things such as bonding, breastfeeding, mom's recovery, hormonal changes, and temperature regulation. We also discuss what to do if you don't get to experience the golden hour. So tune in now to learn more about it!

Prodromal labor - formerly known as "false labor" - is something some women experience at the end of pregnancy before true labor starts. It can be both physically and mentally taxing on a mother awaiting birth, but you're not alone (or crazy!). Tune in today as we share our experiences with it and how to help yourself if you experience it as well.

Have you done the research and decided where you feel comfortable giving birth but your husband (or vice versa) isn't on board? You're not alone! Today's episode is all about how to go about having these conversations and how to come to a decision where both of you feel comfortable. It might get uncomfortable along the way, but that's where we learn and grow!

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Many of us know the initial roller coaster of emotions that happen after giving birth as the baby blues, but what happens after that? When do the baby blues turn into something we need to be concerned about? Postpartum mood disorders are so common in today's world. But feeling anxious, depressed, or angry after a baby isn't normal. What can we do to help ourselves? Is medication our only answer? We talk all about this in today's episode, so tune in!

Today we're talking about what it's like to be a doula and how the on-call life is a major factor in your decision! It's not always an easy role but it is extremely fulfilling if you feel God calling you to it. Tune in if you've ever questioned whether or not being a doula is right for you!

We had a fantastic break but we're back! And so excited to dive into season two! Thank you to all of our faithful listeners who have made creating this podcast so rewarding. Today we're catching up and sharing our plans for this upcoming season of the podcast. So listen in, share an episode with a friend, and consider leaving a review!