Episode 215: Noah's Birth Story and Postpartum Recovery

Are you considering natural childbirth? Want to know what the birthing center experience is like? If you followed Becki’s pregnancy, you’ll want to hear this special episode all about Noah’s birth! From eating dates and drinking red raspberry leaf tea to acupuncture and castor oil, learn what you can do to prepare your body for birth and kickstart labor. 

In this episode, Becki details the story of Noah’s birth. Learn about recognizing signs of labor, natural induction techniques, and get the nitty gritty play by play (complete with audio clips) of the whole birth experience. This episode also covers postpartum recovery, foods and supplements you will want on hand to ease postpartum pain, as well as planning for lab work after breastfeeding. 

Also in this episode: 

Past Episodes on PregnancyEpisode 21: Ali’s First Trimester

Episode 25: Ali’s Second Trimester

Episode 27: Ali’s Third Trimester 

Episode 134: Keto and Pregnancy

Episode 186: Becki’s First Trimester

Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester

Episode 213: Becki’s Third Trimester

Episode 55: Breastfeeding

Ali’s Natural C-Section

Noah’s Birth Story

Natural Induction StrategiesRed Raspberry Leaf Tea

RRL Tea Recipes

Evidence on Dates to Start Labor

Effect of Dates in Late Pregnancy on the Duration of Labor in Nulliparous Women

Acupuncture

Miles Circuit

Sex to Kickstart Labor

Nipple Stimulation/Pumping

Castor Oil

Pineapple

Evening Primrose Oil

Becki’s Birth Playlist 

Delayed Cord Clamping

Skin to Skin 

Placenta Encapsulation

Hormonal Cascades of Labor and Postpartum

Postpartum RecoveryGeneral pain relief:Super Turmeric 6/day

Inflamazyme 6/day

Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD use code ALIMILLERRD

Arnica Cream

Magnesium Oil 

Cramping/After Birth PainsRelax & Regulate 1-2 scoops

Afterease Tincture

Wound care/tissue inflammation:Motherlove Sitz Spray

Sitz Bath Tea

Peri Bottle

Frida Mom Ice Packs

Recovery Meals and SnacksFurther Food Collagen & Gelatin use code ALIMILLERD

Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD

Youtube: 4 Tips to Make the Perfect Bone Broth 

Simple Bolognese

Labs at 1 Year OutNeurohormone Complete Plus

Complete Thyroid

Micronutrient Panel

Sponsors for this episode:

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