If you are thinking of being induced or already have an induction planned and scheduled, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE FIRST!

It's one of our longest episodes because we want you to have all the information about what it's like to have your labor medically induced (started for you).

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Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

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Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

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Calling all L&D NURSES!! Listen to this episode!! Gina Mundy is an attorney who specializes in childbirth cases. She defends the labor and delivery nurses or OBGYNs being prosecuted, and she is the author of "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth," which serves to help parents have a healthy baby in the hospital setting.

Liz and Shaina interviewed Gina about her experience in this field and Gina shares tips that all families should know before they have their baby in the hospital.

Check out her book and learn more about Gina on her website: https://ginamundy.com/

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

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Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA covered by insurance!

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Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

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As most of you know, Liz is currently working as a full-time staff labor and delivery nurse. With her years of experience, she shares everything you need to know about recovering from a c-section. This is a follow-up episode to C-Section Prep #63. Shaina interjects some tidbits about breastfeeding after a c-section, but for a longer episode about that, see episode #37.

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

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⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠

We've talked about over-producers, but what about those who struggle to make enough milk? There is always a reason, and that's the main takeaway from this episode--we don't want you to settle for not knowing WHY you have low milk supply. Listen to this episode to uncover the various reasons why someone might have low milk supply and what to do about it.

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠

This is probably the most awaited episode in this series! What should your partner be doing while you're in labor? In this episode, Liz and Shaina talk about all the ways your partner can, not just "help," but PARTICIPATE in your labor and birth experience. Of course there are varying approaches to this, but Shaina and Liz want you to have all the options and info.

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person high risk birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

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This was a VERY special episode because Shaina's husband Isaac joins the show to talk about how he supported Shaina in the 3rd trimester of her pregnancies. Listen closely partners because Isaac drops some gold nuggets on self-sacrifice and loving your partner well.

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠

Recorded at Upside Down Studios

Mixed and edited by Spirit Vision Studios

We talk so much about what to expect during the birth process, but what about pregnancy?! And what about how your partner can help? This episode zooms in on the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy and how your partner can take part in it. Do yourself (and us) a favor by sharing this episode with your partner or a friend who is pregnant! You won't regret it.

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠

Recorded at Upside Down Studios

Mixed and edited by Spirit Vision Studios

This may be a new topic for you or maybe you've heard people talk about it like it's a "fad." In this episode, Shaina Brickner IBCLC (lactation consultant) discusses tethered oral tissues and how it impacts breastfeeding.

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We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠

Here's a short and sweet episode about c-section prep! If you're expecting to have a c-section, you're going to want to listen to this episode to have appropriate expectations for your day of surgery.

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠

Liz and I had the privilege of interviewing a fellow birth educator and doula, Suzzie Vehrs! She was WONDERFUL and even taught us some new things about birth education and how important it is. Listen to this episode and be prepared to have your mind blown about the dramatic (and positive) effects birth education has on birth outcomes.

Contact Suzzie via her website or her instagram

This is the article referred to in this episode: https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.13016

We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts.

For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles:

Shaina--virtual or in person birth and breastfeeding classes, lactation consults in LA

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/preparented⁠

⁠www.preparented.com⁠

Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica

Email: [email protected]

⁠instagram.com/birthnurseliz⁠

⁠www.birthandbeyond.net⁠