Blessed be Birth

Today's podcast is all about epidurals! We chat about all the things to consider when it comes to choosing an epidural. From the medications used to how they can affect breastfeeding and your postpartum recovery. We tell you all the things you may not hear from your hospital care team so you can make an informed decision!

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/epidural-during-labor-pain-management/

https://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/obgyn/maternity#:~:text=Epidural%20medications%20fall%20into%20a,required%20dose%20of%20local%20anesthetic.

Today's topic is all about fetal monitoring, what it is and why it’s used. From electronic vs. hands-on to continuous vs. intermittent we discuss the different ways to monitor a baby’s heart rate during labor and delivery. 

EBB article: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/fetal-monitoring/

Todays episode is all about birth plans/desires and why having them is so important. We discuss how birth plans play a huge role in a successful satisfactory birth and helps you communicate with your birth team. We also discuss the limits of birth plans and what to keep in mind when writing one.

In this episode, we're discussing the similarities between the waiting we experience in pregnancy and the waiting we experience in Advent. There is so much to learn and embrace during pregnancy and the season of Advent if only we're willing to invite God in to show us.

For our first topic, we wanted to discuss how there's no one right way to birth your baby. We're breaking down the idea that there's a better way to birth because all birth is beautiful whether it happens at home or in a hospital (or birthing center). The important thing is that all mothers know their options and feel informed. 

Maggie's Postpartum Prep Course: https://www.visitationbirthdoula.com/upcomingevents

Get to know your hosts, their backgrounds in the birth world and how they met!

Welcome to the Blessed be Birth Podcast! We're your hosts Maggie and Gabbie, and we're bringing you along with us as we talk about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood through a Catholic lens. This first episode gives you a quick introduction to the podcast itself and gives you an idea of what to expect from our conversations.