What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Hello! Welcome Back! lets talk about natural labor induction methods! I had so much fun research and creating this podcast for you. as always remember to talk with you practitioner before trying any of these methods! Love you!

Hello! In this episode we talk about Pitocin, the synthetic form of Oxytocin! We discuss Pitocin used for induction (starting) and augmentation (speeding up) of labor, as well as postpartum Pitocin!

Next week, same place same time, were talking all about tips and tricks to naturally induce labor! See you next Monday at 10AM.

LOVE YA.

In this podcast I talk all about cesarean sections from a nurses point of view! We go over the preparation, the actual operating room experience, and recovery. We also touch on schedule vs emergent cesarean sections and reasons for both! I basically walk you through an entire cesarean section! 

Wether you are planning a cesarean section or routine vaginal birth this podcast is a MUST that way you are educated on anything that may happen to you! LOVE YA MAMAS.

In this episode we chat about delayed cord clamping, cord milking, and cord blood banking! The main focus is delayed cord clamping which has many proven benefits for infants including returning 1/3 of their blood back to them at birth! As always, I love researching these topics and learning with you. Love ya!

https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/01/delayed-umbilical-cord-clamping-after-birth

https://www.who.int/elena/titles/full_recommendations/cord_clamping/en/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25389141/

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004074.pub3/epdf/full

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/1919654

https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/Cord-Blood-Banking

https://parentsguidecordblood.org/en/delayed-cord-clamping

In this episode we are talking about a midwife mainly, and how they differ from an OB or OBGYN. Many women do not know what a Midwife is or what their scope of practice is, so today I am breaking it all down! I also touch on what a Doula and Nurse are, plus their role in the birthing room! Love you Mama!

In this episode we are talking about postpartum mood disorders, focusing on postpartum blues and postpartum depression. We talk about how to recognize postpartum depression in yourself and others plus things you can do to help overcome it! Love you!

In this episode we're talking about the two vaccines recommended during pregnancy: the Tdap and Flu vaccine. Are they safe? What are the risks and benefits?

HELLO! today we are talking about toxins during pregnancy, and not obvious toxins. We're talking about toxins found in our day to day life and simple ways to avoid them!

We're wrapping up talking about the 3 medications given to your baby at birth, last one: VITAMIN K. Vitamin K is not a vaccine, it is a fat soluble vitamin given to prevent spontaneous bleeding in your newborn.