What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

By Jennifer Baalaer, Doula, RN, BSNParenting Kids & Family

What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond episodes

September 06, 2021 EP 75: ISR - The Invaluable Skill of Infant Water Self Rescue with Dina Daoud
In this episode Dina is coming on the podcast to share all about ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) which teaches self rescue swimming classes to infants and children! Per the CDC, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes in children ages 1-14 years. ISR’s primary focus is to teach your child to become a productive swimmer, or floater, in any depth of water. ISR is an invaluable and life saving skill for children of all ages!
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27 min
August 30, 2021 EP 74: Serene Hospital Birth with Christina Adams
In this episode Christina Adams comes on the podcast and shares her birth story! Christina shares how they had been trying to get pregnant with no success BUT right before starting fertility treatments they conceived on their own! Christina attributes the best pain relief during labor to educating herself and having a positive view on birth! Postpartum she went on what she calls a "breastfeeding crusade" where she was determined to exclusively breastfeed. We talk about the pressure put on moms from social media and the abundance of advice on the internet - but in the end what works for you is so unique!
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1 hr
August 23, 2021 EP 73: Healing Home Water Birth with Sarah Farra
In this episode Sarah Farra is coming on the podcast to share her home water birth story (that is filled with joy and humor)! Sarah is an actress, singer, and Mrs. North Carolina Contestant. When hospitals started to require masks Sarah started to search for alternatives options for birth. She had no idea what a midwife, doula, or home birth even was - but knew she didn't wanna labor in a mask with a dozen restrictions in place. Sarah says that she feels like "her blinders have been lifted" to an entire world she didn't know existed, one where she has options and choices as mama!
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51 min
August 16, 2021 EP 72: Transition to Home Birth at 30 Weeks with Blair Bellaire
In this episode Blair is coming on the podcast to share her home water birth story! Blair originally was going to give birth at a hospital, but always imagined a natural home birth. She decided to fully make the transition at 30 weeks due to all the hospital restrictions - which she describes as a surprisingly seamless transition! Blair labored at home for 24 hours before birthing her son Asher, her labor started off fast and furious with contractions 2 minutes apart!
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46 min
August 09, 2021 EP 71: Uncomplicated Twin Pregnancy + VBAC with Blayney Armstrong
In this episode Blayney comes on the podcast to share both of her birth stories! Her first pregnancy was a huge surprise... TWINS! Her pregnancy was uncomplicated, she was planning a vaginal twin birth at first, and carried to almost 38 weeks! For Blayney's second pregnancy she planned for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with her midwife and doula. After almost 3 days in labor she had an amazing unmedicated VBAC!
A few key things we mention in this episode are Nitrous Oxide use, the fetal ejection reflex, a retained placenta, and a postpartum D&C.
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50 min
August 02, 2021 EP 70: Empowering Three Day Induction, Gestational Diabetes, and Postpartum Anxiety with Elizabeth Smith
In this episode Liz shares her positive and empowering induction birth story! Liz had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy, which towards the end her blood sugar levels started to get out of control. She was induced at 39 weeks, and says she really had to surrender to the idea of an induction. Liz mourned the birth preferences she originally had, but was quick to switch gears and make her induction the best possible. Postpartum Liz struggled with anxiety to the point where she wouldn't be able to sleep because she had to watch her daughter breathing, she didn't hesitate and got help within days. She is very passionate about shining a light on postpartum anxiety and encouraging mamas to get help asap!
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1 hr 6 min
July 26, 2021 EP 69: Unmedicated Birth, Low Milk Supply, and the Importance of Community with Maddie Segal
In this episode Maddie Segal shares her 26 hour unmedicated birth story! Maddie gave birth to her son Oliver at a local birth center, which she says was an amazing experience. Maddie shares how she ate dates, drank red raspberry leaf tea, and ate two ENTIRE pineapples in an attempt to get labor started! Postpartum she struggled with a low milk supply, she tried all the supplements and saw a lactation consultant. At one point Maddie was pumping and breastfeeding over 20 times a day! She shares her journey with breastfeeding so vulnerably and shares how she made it through. Maddie says her biggest bit of advice for mamas is to find a community of moms, because she could not have made it without their support!
50 min
July 19, 2021 EP 68: Two Home Water Births + One Hospital Induction with Nurse Midwife Marie Watson
In this episode Certified Nurse Midwife Marie Watson shares her three birth stories. Her first two babies were born at home in the water, while her recent third birth was an induction at the hospital! Marie shares that she actually chose to be induced and why she made that decision. She talks about the differences in home birth vs hospital birth, as well as the difference in labor with Pitocin. Marie leaves us with these two tips - to chose a provider who supports you and to take the time to prepare for postpartum!
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40 min
July 12, 2021 EP 67: Unmedicated Pain Relief Options
In this episode were gonna talk about the top ways to cope and conquer contractions without an epidural!
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34 min
July 05, 2021 EP 66: Successful VBAC with Nicole Bertrand
In this episode Nicole shares both of her birth stories, a cesarean section due to the fear of her baby measuring large followed by a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with a midwife. Nicole describes the differences in both of her postpartum journeys, especially from a mental/emotional perspective. Nicole is also a Birth Doula and Birth Photographer!
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41 min