Notes on Arrival

Shreya "science-d her baby into existence". Which really just means that she used her Oura ring to track her cycle and successfully get pregnant on the first try. She was fortune during conception, pregnancy and even birth which ended up being a smoother and faster experience than she had planned for. Shreya admittedly didn't do a ton of birth prep, but had support from an amazing doula who empowered her to make her own decisions and stick to her plan even when things moved quickly during her labor.

Resources:

Expecting Better

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What happens when you're navigating pregnancy and birth in a foreign country? Jenny shares the story of her two births, both from surprise pregnancies. For her second, she chose a homebirth in her adopted home of Colombia, where she faced the unique challenges of finding trusted providers, understanding different healthcare systems, and adapting to new cultural approaches to birth.

Jenny had to navigate cultural and language barriers while advocating for herself during labor and postpartum. Whether you're an expat parent or simply curious about birth experiences around the world, Jenny's story offers practical insights and inspiring perspective on embracing the unexpected.

Resources

The Business of Being Born

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

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Jordan Wolff is a chiropractor based in NYC who is trained in the Webster Technique. This technique is specifically used on pregnant women to help relieve pain, improve baby's position and optimize spine health in preparation for birth. He has many pregnant patients, but is adamant that everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. After listening to this episode, you'll be thinking to yourself, "I need to find a chiropractor right now", and we really hope that you do!
You can find Jordan online at www.suttonplacechiropractic.com or on Instagram @chironyc

Resources:

icpa4kids.com

https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

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Join Notes on Arrival hosts Gwen and Margo for the second part of their "ask me anything" series. Gwen and Margo answer questions from listeners about postpartum and motherhood.

Check us out on Youtube! https://youtu.be/QVl0Lry57fw

Resources:

Bringing Up Bebe

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Join Notes on Arrival hosts Gwen and Margo for their first ever video episode! Gwen and Margo answer questions from listeners about trying to conceive, pregnancy and birth. This is part 1 of 2, so be sure to tune in in two weeks for the second part of this "ask me anything" series.

YouTube Link!

Resources
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Spiritual Midwifery

Expecting Better

Birthing from Within

Natural Hospital Birth

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IVF, Gestational diabetes, and a birth complication. Kate White's jouney to becoming a mom was far from easy. Tune in to today's episode to hear how Kate navigated her trials during pregnancy and birth by leaning on her network, and finding humor wherever possible.
Great with Child: Letters to a Young MotherReal Food for Gestational Diabetes
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Chelsea Calello is a highly trained clinical therapist who shared with us her birth story, and her expert advice on navigating parenthood with your partner. She and her baby developed dangerous fevers and high blood pressure during labor, leading to an emergency c-section. Only a few days after getting home, Chelsea was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia and was re-emitted to the hospital. She shares with us how this experience created challenges for her first few months of motherhood. As the owner of Clearspace Therapy NYC, Chelsea shares advice with us on how to navigate through the massive change into parenthood, and helpful insights into how to maintain strong partnerships even through the most challenging seasons.
Clearspace Therapy NYC

12 Hours Sleep by 12 Weeks Old

And Baby Makes Three

The Motherhood Center in NY
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Brittany Blumenthanl is a mother of three who conceived through IVF for her first two children and had a surprise natural conception for her third. After a challenging first birth experience, she chose home births for her subsequent children. Brittany discusses her IVF journey, the unexpected joy of her third pregnancy, and her transition from hospital to home birth settings, offering insights into how these diverse experiences shaped her approach to motherhood.
Resource:
It Starts with the Egg
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Let's be honest, most people don't want to talk about how pregnancy, birth and postpartum changes your sex life. From a changing body, to hormonal roller coasters, Gwen and Margo discuss how intimacy evolves when you become parents. Is pregnant sex fun? Does nursing affect your sex drive? How do you find time for intimacy when you're both running on empty? Tune in to hear how sex and intimacy can change the moment you see that positive pregnancy test.

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Nicole expected that she would have a smooth labor, like the ones she sometimes witnessed as an ER Nurse. After her medical team pressured her into a c-section for her first birth, she got home and realized just how traumatic and unfair her experience was. During her second pregnancy she dove deep into research to improve her chances of an empowering, vaginal birth. Although she ended up with a second c-section, she experienced the difference between informed consent and traumatic coercion, describing her second birth as a redemption.
Resources:
Natural Hospital Birth
The Nesting PlaceThe VBAC Link
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