MOTHERWISE: Pregnancy, Birth, Babies & Real Birth Stories with midwife Kathy Fray

In today’s episode, I will give you a mini-webinar on the two common pharmaceutical pain-relief analgesia used during labor. Why we need to understand the risks in using these drugs. What are the benefits and how it alleviates the pain during childbirth.

The Two Labor Pharmaceutical Analgesic:

·         Nitrous Oxide (entenox Laughing Gas) 

·         Opioids ( e.g. Pethidine, Morphine, Diamorphine)

Note: For access to my full-length WEBINARS when I dive much deeper into understanding more about the risks and benefits of these two drugs, do check out joining our ESSENTIAL BASICS program which gives you:

* 24-7 Members-only login access to my HUGE online Q&A Library

* Plus ALL my full-length Webinars & Podcasts

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* Plus free copies of my ORGANIC BIRTH and WHY THEY CRY guides

For the cost of 2-3 coffees a week, we can help prevent SO MANY avoidable painful pitfalls!

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In today’s episode, I will give an overview of understanding childbirth and labor. Why it’s important to know the difference between the two. What it is all about and how it will help you with your pregnancy journey. So stay tuned and enjoy!

The 4 Stages of Childbirth includes:

•   Labor

•   Birth

•   Afterbirth

•   The Vibe 

The 3 Phases of Labor includes:

•   Latent

•   Active

•   Advanced Active Transitional

Note: For access to my full-length WEBINARS when I dive much deeper into understanding the 4 Stages of Childbirth, especially the 3 Phases of Labor do check out joining our ESSENTIAL BASICS program which gives you:

* 24-7 Members-only login access to my HUGE online Q&A Library

* Plus ALL my full-length Webinars & Podcasts

* Plus weekly live Webinars when you can ask me any questions

* Plus free copies of my ORGANIC BIRTH and WHY THEY CRY guides

For the cost of 2-3 coffees a week, we can help prevent SO MANY avoidable painful pitfalls!

For full ESSENTIAL BASICS package details including Prices CLICK HERE.

Connect with Kathy Fray:

•  kathyfray.com

•  Kathy Fray’s Books

•  LinkedIn

•  Facebook

•  Twitter

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•  Pinterest

•  Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

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Well they're only Neonates (newborns) for the first 6 weeks - so what are the things you need to know now, and very soon?

On todays episode is all about: Mother and Baby's Well-being

MOTHER:

• Your overall health status
• Concluding the relationship with your maternity health professionals (midwife, obstetrician, doula) 
• Expectations going forward

BABY:

• Overall health & development, incl Feeding & Behavioural patterns & Milestones 
• What Babies enjoy, and not enjoy, at this Age
• 3rd dose of Oral Vitamin-K
• First local Doc check
• The 5-Week Crying/Clingy period
• & More

Note: The 25-min full-version of WEEK 4-5 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail and will be explaining the Mother and Baby wellness.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's Members-Only webinar/podcast Libraries; her huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live online classes when you ask any Questions; and free downloads of her ORGANIC BIRTH and WHY THEY CRY guides.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
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• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

On today’s episode is an overview about what you need to know by time with you and your baby including:

MOTHER:

• Breastfeeding feeling like successfully establishing, breasts softening & nipples improving
• Womb fully involuted 
• Perineum/C-Section Wound healing
• Feeling knowledge about breastmilk Expressing & milk Storage  
• Other Things you need to make Decisions on: Cervical Pap smears, Rubella vaccines, GTTs, Contraception
• Aware of Community’s support agency network services available
• Safe from Family Violence

BABY:

• Detailed neonatal examination, i.e. Thriving newborn 
• Hearing Screen
• Been provided with knowledge around vaccines
• Infant Sleep OH BABY book’s 12 Golden Rules, 12 Magical Secrets, and 20 Do’s & Don’ts

Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY 20-21 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail and will be explaining the Mother and Baby wellness factors and Infant Sleeps Golden Rule.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's Members-Only webinar/podcast Libraries; her huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live online classes when you ask any Questions; and free downloads of her ORGANIC BIRTH and WHY THEY CRY guides.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
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• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

On today’s episode is an overview about what is normal for your baby this two weeks after birth including: Back to birth weight by day 10-14, 8-11 plus Wet diapers daily, Frequent or Infrequent poos (for exclusively Breastmilk fed Babies), 200g (7oz) to 300g (10.5oz) Weight gain weekly.

Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY 10-14 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail and will be explaining the Maternal wellness factors.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's Members-Only webinar/podcast Libraries; her huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live online classes when you ask any Questions; and free downloads of her ORGANIC BIRTH and WHY THEY CRY guides.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
• LinkedIn
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• Instagram
• Pinterest
• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

It’s nearly the end of the first week and what an intense week it has been! 

On today’s episode is more information about Maternal and Neonatal well being including:

 MATERNAL:

• Last BP check up
• Lochia Discharge (Rubra/Serosa/Alba) 
• Sutures (Perineum/C-Section wound)
• Breasts (Lactogenesis-2, Sore nipples)  
• and More

NEONATAL:

• One-week detailed clinical examination including length, head circumference, reflexes & fraenulum check (tongue-tie) 
• Weight-Loss & management when >10% 
• and More 

Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY 5-7 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail, particularly around the Maternal and Neonatal well-being of both mother and baby.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's webinar library; huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live classes.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
• LinkedIn
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• Pinterest
• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

It is such a unique time when the baby is over two days old, but your full-milk hasn't yet fully arrived - and of course, there are lots to know about on this steep learning curve! 

 MATERNAL:

• Blues ending > Milk arriving
• Post-birth examinations 
• Self-Care & Psychologically feeling confident in the home environment
• Awareness of Signs & Symptoms of Postnatal Infections  
• Access to assistance & advice on breastfeeding & lactation

NEONATAL:

• Physical well-being 
• Knowledge of recognizing & managing minor issues 
• Access to understanding baby cries 
• Jaundice - recognizing the difference between mild, moderate & severe, and needs for Phototherapy in a timely manner)

Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY 3-4 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail, particularly around the Maternal and Neonatal well-being of both mother and baby.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's webinar library; huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live classes.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

On today’s episode, is all about MATERNAL WELL-BEING: BP Temp & Pulse; Lochia vaginal bleeding; Womb fundal height; pending Baby Blues; and Discussing when “clinically ready for discharge” (Goal: Successful establishment of Breastfeeding); & More and NEWBORN WELL-BEING: Feed-feed-feed; Urine & Bowel output; Umbilicus belly-button; Conjunctivitis sticky-eye; & More. Do also make sure you are feeling fully informed on the Hearing Screen, the Guthries Screen, and preventatives for SUDI/SIDS/CotDeath.

Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY-2 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail, particularly around the Newborn Hearing Screen & the Guthries heel-prick Metabolic Screen.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's webinar library; huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live classes.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

On today’s episode, is all about the things that you need to know in the first 24 hours with your baby including Maternal General Maternal Wellbeing Assessments (labor-birth debrief, uterine involution, blood-loss, perineum, breasts, sutures, nutritional needs) and Breastfeeding (assessment, assistance, guidance, advice, colostrum, hand-expressing, Day-1 vs Day-2 newborns)

Note: The 25-min full-version of DAY-1 POSTPARTUM goes into a lot more detail, particularly around the whole Baby-Cares and Wellbeing Assessments, including feeding, weight-loss, respiration, output (urine & meconium), umbilicus cord-flare, crying, safety and most importantly: Avoiding the incredibly common neonatal hypothermia.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's webinar library; huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live classes.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite

Understanding the normal things that occur at 40-42 Week’s Gestation including 41-Week Postdates Scan (including Dopplers & BPP), CTG (cardiotocogram) fetal traces, Stretch’n’Sweep Vaginal Exams, Induction vs Spontaneous.

Note: The 25-min full-version of WHAT OCCURS ONCE OVERDUE AT OVER 40 WEEKS PREGNANT goes into a lot more details, particularly around the whole Induction process.

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining Kathy's MotherWise MasterClass podcasts by purchasing a subscription to her ESSENTIAL BASICS support package. [Membership also gives access to Kathy's webinar library; huge online Q&A Library; and her weekly live classes.]

Connect with Kathy Fray:

• kathyfray.com
• Kathy Fray’s Books
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• iTunes
• Day-1-Baby Heirloom Layette - Birthing Suite