In today's episode, it's Dr. Marcy Crouch's turn to share the birth stories of her sons. She shares the details of losing her mucus plug (did you know you can lose it more than once?), the use of misoprostol to help soften her cervix, and her experience with having a foley catheter. You'll also hear about her experience with epidurals and having her water broken. We go all the way "down there" again in this episode, and Dr. Marcy does not hold back!  Hold on to your tits for this one!

You can join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics from pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy and motherhood wellness expert  Alyson Hempsey. We talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between! 

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Want to hear more? Listen to  Part 2 of Marcy's birth story. You can also listen to her recount her journey with IVF.

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

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We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

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WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

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We go all the way "down there" in today's episode as motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey and  Dr. Marcy Crouch talk about the birth of Alyson's daughter. Alyson shares her experience with using Spinning Babies along with having an epidural. Did you know about "the shakes" that often happen immediately after birth? Alyson shares her experience while Dr. Marcy also discusses how epidurals can affect the laboring process.
 
Remember, Mama,  medicated or unmedicated, every birth is a natural birth. We'd love to hear your birth story! Share yours by emailing us at [email protected]
 
And remember to join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between! 

Selected Links From the Episode:

Want to hear more birth stories? Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of Marcy's birth stories. You can also listen to her recount her journey with IVF.

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

 Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

Today's episode is all about maternal mental health as motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey shares an important discussion with  Dr. Marcy Crouch about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). We talk about intrusive thoughts, the signs of postpartum depression (PPD) and the differences between PPD and "the  baby blues". 

Mamas, have you ever said to yourself, "no one told me this" about the postpartum period when it comes to mental health? We talk about it all in this episode.
 

Join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between! 

Selected Links From the Episode:

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

 Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

Dr. Marcy Crouch has the pelvic "floor" in this episode (get it?) Today, she and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey discuss what the pelvic floor is and shed light on Dr. Marcy's love-hate relationship with kegels. This episode  is for all birthing persons, if you have had a baby, will have a baby, or want to have a baby. We talk about painful sex as well as debunking some myths you may or may not have heard about the pelvic floor. There is nothing to be ashamed about when it comes to our bodies, Mama! Dr. Marcy and Alyson have your back (and vagina).

Join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between! 

Selected Links From the Episode:

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

 Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show

HI MAMAS! Join pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch + motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey for the inaugural episode of "No Mama Left Behind: The Podcast." The gals introduce themselves and what they do to help support Mamas. Marcy makes a lot of vagina puns. We learn about the gals' love story, including why Marcy is saved in Alyson's phone as "Barfy Marcy." 

Join us weekly to listen to a variety of topics related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between! 

Selected Links From the Episode:

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

 Connect With Us:

We love to hear from you! Share your birth and postpartum stories or just say hi!

Website | Send us an email | Instagram | Subscribe | Support the Show 

WE'RE DOING A GIVEAWAY!

Steps to enter:

1. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. That's it!

WHAT YOU GET IF YOU WIN

1. Dr. Marcy's Postpartum and Delivery Prep Courses
2. Alyson's e-book, "SOULtime: A Guide on Reclaiming Your Identity in Motherhood

Support the show