The first episode in my new series "What the Research Says", where I am diving into the EVIDENCE from reputable studies about the routine things done in hospitals so you can create your birth plan with confidence! This episode is all about DELAYED CORD CLAMPING, and the evidence of the pros and cons of delayed cord clamping. In this episode we talk about:

- The different times you can wait to clamp the cord, from 15 second to an hour.

- The benefits of waiting to clamp the cord.

- The risks of delayed cord clamping.

- and more!

I hope this episode is helpful for you in making informed decisions for your birth plan. DM on my instagram @lovelynurtured if you have any questions!

Interested in booking me as your birth doula? Check out my website!

Sources:

• World Health Organization. (2012). Delayed umbilical cord clamping for improved maternal and infant health and nutrition outcomes. Retrieved from https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/148793/9789241508209_eng.pdf

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020). Delayed umbilical cord clamping after birth. Committee Opinion No. 814. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/12/delayed-umbilical-cord-clamping-after-birth

• McDonald, S. J., Middleton, P., Dowswell, T., & Morris, P. S. (2013). Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping and other strategies to influence placental transfusion at preterm birth on maternal and infant outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (8), CD003248. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003248.pub4

• Andersson, O., Hellström-Westas, L., Andersson, D., Domellöf, M., & Lagercrantz, H. (2014). Effects of delayed versus early umbilical cord clamping on neonatal outcomes and iron status at 4 months: A randomized controlled trial. BMJ, 343, d7157. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d7157

• Katheria, A. C., Truong, G., Cousins, L., Pichler, G., & Finer, N. (2017). Neonatal Resuscitation with an Intact Cord: A Randomized Clinical Trial. The Journal of Pediatrics, 188, 26–32.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.05.045

Have you wondered why you would need a doula for your hospital birth? Or what is the difference between a doula to a midwife? In this episode, we talk about...

- What are the main roles of a doula?

- When would you hire a doula vs a midwife

- What scope of practice for doulas

... and more! Don't miss out on this episode!

Want to book me as your doula? Check out my website or DM on my Instagram, @lovelynurtured !

In today's episode, we are talking all things BIRTH PLANS! I think birth plans are a helpful tool you can use to become educated on your birth options. We go over:

- Do you really need a birth plan?

- How detailed should your birth plan be?

- Who should you share your birth plan with?

- What should you do if your provider disagrees with your birth plan?

... and more! This is a podcast episode you don't want to miss!

Interested in working with me? I offer preconception coaching and birth and postpartum doula support. DM me on my Instagram @lovelynurtured to set up a free call to ask me questions about any of my services. Thanks for listening!

This episode is one of my favorites yet! 🔥🔥🔥 This is a MUST-listen for currently pregnant moms or soon-to-be pregnant moms, as this information will be invaluable for your birth!

In this episode, we go over...

- What are the top 4 hormones of labor

- How to optimize these hormones so they HELP you give birth

- Actionable steps you can take with real-life examples from the births I have attended

Have questions or want to book me as your doula? Find me over on my instagram @lovelynurtured.

Check out my website HERE!

Birth is not the finish line; it is the STARTING LINE! In this episode, we go through common questions that you can have for POSTPARTUM, including:

- How long does postpartum actually last?

- Will I ever feel like myself again?

- What should I eat postpartum to heal and feel good?

- Why is breastfeeding so hard, and is it okay if I don’t love it?

...And so much more!

I’m incredibly passionate about postpartum care and making a plan for after baby arrives, because birth is the sprint, but postpartum is the marathon.

Want to book me as your doula for birth or postpartum? Reach out to me on Instagram at @lovelynurtured or visit my website HERE.

Oral health and development might not sound glamorous, but trust me, I could talk about it all day. Maybe it's because I was that rare child who actually loved going to the dentist (weird, I know). At one point, 10-year-old me actually wanted to be a dentist... but thankfully, I grew out of that phase #doulasrock.

More likely, it’s my own experience with mouth breathing that made me obsessed. Spoiler: mouth breathing = oral health problems. So now, I can’t not share everything I’ve learned, whether people ask or not (sorry friends and family 😅).

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why mouth breathing is more than just a habit

• How breastfeeding shapes your baby’s jaw, palate, and airway

• What to do if you’re formula feeding (hint: you still have great options!)

• How to support your mouth-breathing toddler

• And yes… what to do if you mouth breathe too (no shame, I’ve been there)

If this topic lights you up (or you just want to breathe better and help your baby do the same), tune in and let’s nerd out together!

💌 Got questions or want to chat more? Please DM me on Instagram!
Follow me @lovelynurtured or check out my website HERE to book me as your doula, or get support on your TTC journey.

How to have a great hospital birth! In this episode, we go over...

- The importance of telling your provider your preferences if you want to do something outside of the hospital routine.

- The importance of a doula at the hospital

- Laboring at home

- Labor tips at the hospital

- Making SURE you get your 'golden hour' after birth

AND MORE!!!

Seriously, this is not an episode you want to miss! Have questions or want me to be your doula? DM me on my instagram @lovelynurtured. Check out my website HERE.

All the TTC tips!! You can do many things to support your fertility, and these things can REALLY make a difference. In this episode, we dive into:

- Blood sugar (OF COURSE!!), one of my favorite things ever to talk about because it has really changed how I feel!

- ACTIONABLE steps you can take to lower stress. I know this one feels so annoying, but there are things you can do!

- Movement for your body to keep it feeling safe and not over-stressed.

- and more!!!

Interested in working together on your TTC journey? I want to help you! DM me on Instagram @lovelynurtured or check out my website HERE!

Today we are talking about the cascade of interventions. This is something EVERY birthing woman needs to know about and be deeply educated on, because it can dramatically impact your birth and birth experince. We go into how one intervention in birth can lead to another which can lead to another, etc. Share this with all the pregnant mommas in your life because it is such helpful information!

Some tips from a doula all about how to have a better pregnancy. I'm a big believer that there are some things you can do with your health that can impact your pregnancy for the better. We go IN DEPTH on:

- How your partner's health and blood sugar could be the hidden influence on nausea during pregnancy, AND actions on what to do to prevent that.

- How your blood sugar levels can affect your pregnancy.

- What to do if you wake up feeling nauseous when you are already pregnant

- Other tips and tricks for increasing your fertility so you can have a better pregnancy.

Interested in diving deep on this with me? Then my one-on-one fertility coaching is for you! I want you to have a better pregnancy, and there are so many things we can do to help support that before and while you are TTC. DM me on my Instagram, @lovelynurtured, or email me at [email protected].