What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

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

What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond episodes

April 19, 2021 EP 55: Unmedicated, Fast, and Furious Second Birth with Betty Flores
Betty is back just three days postpartum to share her birth story! Betty had her second unmedicated hospital birth which she describes as fast and furious!
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Betty on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered_by_betty/
44 min
April 12, 2021 EP 54: Wumblekin - The Evidence Based Pregnancy Subscription Box + Giveaway
In this episode I am chatting with Andrea and Colleen from Wumblekin about how they started their company, what they provide, and how they use evidence based practices to create their subscription boxes. Listen through because there's a giveaway at the end!
Wumblekin is a subscription box for every trimester, full of goodies hand picked for those certain weeks. The best part, in each trimester box there is an evidence based guide through the trimester. The boxes and the guide are parent tested, expert curated, and evidence based.
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Wumblekin on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wumblekin/
Wumblekin website: https://wumblekin.com
30 min
April 05, 2021 EP 53: SURPRISE, we're PREGNANT!
SURPRISE! I AM PREGNANT!!!
I have been DYING to share this with you all! My husband and I are expecting our rainbow baby in September. After our loss last May we decided to hold off on announcing this pregnancy for a little while. I am currently 16 weeks, so we have a lot of catching up to do! I cannot wait to share this beautiful journey!
HEAD OVER TO MY INSTAGRAM TO FIND OUT THE GENDER OF THIS SWEET BABE!
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20 min
March 29, 2021 EP 52: Super Sperm - How to Increase a Males Fertility
In this episode we are covering how to increase a MANS fertility!
When it comes to couples struggling to get pregnant, a lot of women are often the first ones to jump down a rabbit hole of how they can increase their fertility, better track ovulation, and figure out any possible way to increase their chances of getting pregnant , which is great! There is nothing wrong with that! BUT today I wanna touch on some things you can also have your partner do during this time to help the process of conceiving along on his end.
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Studies mentioned:
https://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?paperID=24016
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203687/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17004914/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21154195/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21116018/
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/324369/
16 min
March 22, 2021EP 51: Pelvic Floor Health throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum with Michelle Benoit
Michelle Benoit is a Physical Therapist here in Charlotte specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy, and postpartum.
In the episode we talk about:
signs of pelvic floor dysfunction

how to relieve pelvic and back pain during pregnancy

how to prepare your pelvic floor for pregnancy and birth

how to engage your pelvic floor and transverse abdominal wall

specific prep we can do to help with an unmedicated birth

prevention and healing of diastasis recti and pelvic organ prolapse
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Michelle Benoit on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allnaturalfemale/
Michelle's website: allnaturalfemale.com
resources mentioned to find a PT: http://pelvicguru.com and http://hermanwallace.com
58 min
March 15, 2021 EP 50: Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Betty Flores
In this episode Betty comes on the podcast to share her unmedicated hospital birth with her first baby girl! Betty talks about fitness during pregnancy, how her mindset is what got her through unmedicated labor, and how she struggled postpartum with anxiety surrounding being a new mother. Betty gives so much amazing tips on how she is better preparing for the postpartum period for after her next birth, which she is due very soon for!
Resources-
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Betty on instagram: https://instagram.com/empowered_by_betty?igshid=1v93vbqs8bw3g
49 min
March 08, 2021 EP 49: COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
In this episode we are talking about the most recent and up to date information regarding COVID 19, the COVID 19 Vaccine, and pregnancy!
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sources:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776449
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/03/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/?fbclid=IwAR0Ncyovu935FEoZ11D8U46JioR3i5N_A0bR-bBb70rOxewybtccw5f3EyE
https://avivaromm.com/covid-19-pregnancy-breastfeeding/
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/wondering-about-covid-19-vaccines-if-youre-pregnant-or-breastfeeding-2021010721722
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/the-covid19-vaccine-and-pregnancy-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.acog.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccines-and-pregnancy-conversation-guide-for-clinicians

25 min
March 01, 2021 EP 48: The Impacts of Infertility + Fertility Support with Collin Parsons
This podcast is equally full of knowledge as it is heart and compassion. I ABSOLUTELY loved hearing from Collin, her passion is contagious.
Collin Parsons is a doula who is very passionate about fertility support, prenatal prep, and supporting women during both unmedicated and medicated birth. Collin came on the podcast to share about fertility treatments, the impacts infertility can have on relationships and mental health, and how as a doula she is able to support clients that have gotten pregnant through fertility treatments.
Resources-
BE ON THE PODCAST: https://whatthebumppodcast.wixsite.com/mysite/be-on-the-podcast
What The Bump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumppodcast/
What The Bump Website / Blog: https://whatthebumppodcast.wixsite.com/mysite
Collin on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douladifferently/?hl=en Instagram page resources:
cofertility
Oovalife
thefertilitytribe
Fertilitytips
Links: www.resolve.org
54 min
February 22, 2021 EP 47: Breastfeeding 101 + Preparing For Breastfeeding with Cheryl Demers
Cheryl Demers is the founder of Charlotte Lactation! Cheryl is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant here to talk about prenatal breastfeeding education, the expectations vs. reality of breastfeeding, and answer some of the most commonly asked breastfeeding questions!
Resources-
BE ON THE PODCAST: https://whatthebumppodcast.wixsite.com/mysite/be-on-the-podcast
What The Bump Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumppodcast/
What The Bump Website / Blog: https://whatthebumppodcast.wixsite.com/mysite
Cheryl on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottelactation/?hl=en
Infant Risk Center to look up safe medications: https://www.infantrisk.com/
Cheryl's blog post on breastfeeding and alcohol that will provide more specifics and research: https://charlottelactation.com/new-blog?offset=1603824248004
36 min
February 15, 2021 EP 46: Membrane Sweeping for Induction of Labor
Membrane sweeping / striping is done at the end of pregnancy during a vaginal exam. It is used to stimulate the cervix and help to induce labor.
In this podcast we talk about how a membrane sweep is performed, pros, cons, and so much more!
RESOURCES-
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What The Bump Website / Blog: https://whatthebumppodcast.wixsite.com/mysite
STUDIES:
Boulvain M, Stan C, Irion O. Membrane sweeping for induction of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Jan 25;2005(1):CD000451. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000451.pub2. Update in: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Feb 27;2:CD000451. PMID: 15674873; PMCID: PMC7032890
ZAMZAMI, T., AL SENANI, N.. The Efficacy of Membrane Sweeping at Term and Effect on the Duration of Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics, North America, 3, feb. 2014. Available at: <https://www.jcgo.org/index.php/jcgo/article/view/225>.
https://www.cochrane.org/CD000451/PREG_membrane-sweeping-induction-labour
12 min