Prodromal labor means labor that seems like the real thing… but isn't. Today Sarah and Charli talk about what it is, how to know if it's happening to you, and what you can (and can't) do about it!

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The RH factor is a protein that some people have in their blood, and some people don't. In today's episode, Sarah and Charli talk about why that matters for pregnancy and what pregnant people might want to know about their RH factor.

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Back in the day, when Sarah first heard about colostrum, she really didn't believe it was a thing. But it is! Today the midwives talk all about what colostrum is: what it's made up of, what purpose it serves, and when and how to see it on your body.

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In this episode of the podcast, the midwives go over some of what they mean when they say midwives do rigorous risk assessment prior to a homebirth to help clients determine if they are low-risk enough for homebirth. Learn part of what makes homebirth so different from hospital birth in terms of risk assessment in the prenatal period.

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After a homebirth, midwives can continue to provide care for both the postpartum parent and the newborn for up to 6 weeks! Charli and Sarah will walk you through what to expect in terms of your care in the weeks after having your baby. Spoiler alert: you're going to be well taken care of!

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Listen to the midwives talk about how they monitor the health and safety of the baby during the course of a homebirth. You'll learn about monitoring of fetal heart tones and how much midwives do during a labor to assess how baby's are doing!

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Today we talk all about the ultrasound that's available to pregnant people between 18 and 22 weeks. We review all the different components of what the fetal anatomy scan is looking for, from head to toe.

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In today's episode, we talk all about subchorionic hemorrhage, a common cause of bleeding in the first trimester.

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In this episode of the podcast, Sarah and Charli talk about active management of the third stage of labor. Don't know what that is? No problem! Today's podcast talks all about what it is, why it's done, and what your options are in midwifery care.

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What is milia? When is a rash normal, and not normal? How do I know if my baby has a food sensitivity? This episode answers questions about the common skin conditions of the newborn and when to get in touch with your midwife.

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