The Best Birth Podcast

Amber Bruseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, discusses nutrition and exercise during pregnancy. She emphasizes the importance of exercise during pregnancy and challenges the notion that pregnant women are fragile. She shares her own fitness journey and the normalization of exercise during pregnancy in her upbringing. Amber recommends starting with 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week and incorporating resistance training. She also highlights the significance of protein intake and the challenges for vegan or vegetarian diets. Amber discusses the benefits of prenatal vitamins, particularly folate, and the importance of a diverse diet. She also touches on the use of macro counting as an educational tool during pregnancy. In this conversation, Amber Bruseke discusses the importance of counting macros for awareness of food intake and adjusting it for different goals. She also emphasizes the benefits of cardio and weightlifting during pregnancy to prepare the body for the physical demands of pregnancy and delivery. Amber explains the importance of waiting until the postpartum period to engage in intense exercise and the need for patience and grace in the healing journey. She also addresses the safety of rapid weight loss methods during pregnancy and postpartum. Amber encourages women to embrace their unique journeys and release expectations of what postpartum should look like.

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HeHe, the founder of Tranquility by HeHe and the Birth Lounge, shares her journey into the birth advocacy space and the importance of informed and confident birth experiences. She emphasizes the need for physical and mental preparation, understanding the benefits and risks of interventions, and practicing grounding techniques. HeHe encourages women to have a birth plan that allows for flexibility and to advocate for their goals in the birth room. She recommends resources such as books, documentaries, and online platforms that provide education and support for navigating the birth process.

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The Best Birth Podcast is introduced by hosts Jen Banks and Sarah Ziroll, who share their backgrounds and passion for supporting moms throughout motherhood. They explain their goal of providing resources and support for first-time moms as they prepare for birth. The hosts discuss the importance of mental and physical preparation for labor, including understanding the concept of time and pain management. They also explore the three pillars of labor: hormonal changes, cervical changes, and baby alignment. The podcast aims to empower listeners to trust their intuition and make informed choices for their own best birth.

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00:00 Introducing The Best Birth Podcast

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Book - Let Yourself Bloom by Host Jen Banks

Birth Affirmation Cards by Host Sarah Ziroll

We want to share the books, the gear and the supplies that have made our journey of motherhood a little easier.

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