Ready for Baby - evidence-based, realistic prenatal and postpartum education and support

In this episode, Kim and I discuss

• What is postnatal depletion? What are its symptoms?
• Why are people susceptible to depletion from pre-conception through postpartum?
• What can people do to prevent depletion?
• How can pregnant people prepare to nourish themselves postpartum?

You can connect with Kim on her website or Instagram.

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Kelsey and I discuss

• What is the difference between yoga and yoga therapy?
• What are the benefits of yoga therapy?
• What are the limits on physical activity from preconception to postpartum?
• How is yoga during pregnancy different?
• How can yoga and yoga therapy prepare people for birth?

Connect with Kelsey Delane on Instagram and her website. 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Dr. Christine and I discuss:

• What are PMADs? What are the risk factors?
• Why are they so difficult to identify?
• How can birthing people prepare for and handle PMADs?
• How can parents create space for the struggles that come with having a baby?
• How should parents handle intrusive thoughts and triggers?
• How can new parents overcome PMADs and become empowered?

TW: we discuss pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss 

You can find Dr. Christine on her website or Instagram

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Carley and I discuss

• What does our society get wrong about cesarean births?
• What do you wish people had told you about having a surgical birth?
• How can people prepare for the possibility of a cesarean birth?
• What is a gentle cesarean?
• What is the recovery process like for a surgical birth?
• What support is most impactful after birth?

Connect with Carley and Hello Postpartum

• Hello Postpartum Website
• Hello Postpartum Instagram
• Want to be a contributor?

Learn more about me and how I empower pregnant people and new parents on my website or my Instagram! 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Princess and I discuss

• What are the origins of bengkung belly binding?
• Who can do belly binding? When can they start?
• What are the benefits of binding?
• What are the universal postpartum needs and why are they important?
• What is a BelliBind experience?

You can connect with Princess on her website, Instagram, and read her book, Belly Binding: A Simple Postpartum Ritual to Reclaim your Body and Heal your Spirit

You can also learn more about me and how I serve new parents on my website and Instagram! 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Kaitlin and I discuss

• What is Be Her Village, and how does it work?
• What is wrong with the traditional registry?
• What systematic failures are present in the US causing new and expecting parents to struggle?
• How can we convince friends and family to support us by using this registry?
• What services have the most positive impact for new and expecting parents?
• What are your favorite resources?

You can learn more about Kaitlin and Be Her Village here.

You can also learn more about how I support new and expecting parents on my website or Instagram. 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Meredith and I discuss

• What is PCOS and what are the symptoms?
• Why is it so difficult for PCOS to be diagnosed?
• How does PCOS affect conception, pregnancy, and postpartum?
• How is PCOS treated?
• What lifestyle changes can people with PCOS make?

You can find Meredith on her Instagram or website

You can learn more about how I support pregnant and postpartum people on my Instagram or website. 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, Nimisha and I discuss

• What is Ayurveda? 
• How does it affect pregnancy and postpartum?
• How does it influence diet and other areas of life?
• What are dosha types?
• What minerals and vitamins are important during pregnancy and postpartum?
• How can new and expecting families prioritize rest, nutrition, and healing?

You can find Nimisha on her website, Instagram, Clubhouse, or Facebook.

You can learn more about how I support pregnant and postpartum people on my website and Instagram. 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this mini-episode, I break down

• Why should you learn more about your cycle?
• What is a cycle?
• What are the phases of the cycle?
• How can you become more aware of your cycle?
• What can you do to make your cycle easier?

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You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.

In this episode, you'll hear Cassie and I discuss:

• What should parents expect for newborn sleep?
• When / How can parents start a routine for baby sleep?
• Where should newborns sleep?
• What healthy sleep habits can parents start from day one?
• How can parents manage sleep with multiple children?
• Some of Cassie's favorite resources: Bringing Up Bebe, The Danish Way of Parenting, and Baby Sleep Cafe

You can find Cassie on her Instagram and website

You can learn more about my prenatal education and postpartum services! 

You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.