What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

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

What The Bump: Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond episodes

April 20, 2020 EP 15: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Erythromycin Eye Ointment
Today we are talking about 2 out of the 3 medications recommended at the birth of your newborn : the Hepatitis B Vaccine and Erythromycin eye ointment.
Come back next week when we chat all about the Vitamin K shot! Love ya!
19 min
April 15, 2020 EP 14: Exercise During Pregnancy
Lets talk about my two favorite topics in one, EXERCISE + PREGNANCY! Is it safe? what can I and can I not do? how intense can I workout?
13 min
April 10, 2020 EP 13: Birth Story + Postpartum Recovery After 2 Surgeries with Ericka Zellers
Today we are hearing a birth story from Ericka Zellers. Ericka is a professional photographer specializing in weddings, elopements, couple, and family sessions. She had a fairly easy pregnancy, however her postpartum recovery was far from easy.
35 min
April 07, 2020 Ep 12: First Time Pregnancy with Sam Oswald
HOW EXCITING, this is my first ever podcast guest and interview. I am so excited for you to hear from Sam. She is a middle school teacher, one of my best friends, and just such an amazing person. She and her husband, Seth, are expecting their first baby in September 2020. Today she is 16 weeks pregnant and sharing her journey so far!
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16 min
April 04, 2020 EP 11: Will an EPIDURAL Slow My Labor?
In this episode we talk about epidurals! I discuss what exact an epidural is, how it works, what evidence shows about if it slows down your labor, and all the benefits + risks! I hope you feel more empowered to make your decision on getting an epidural after this episode! LOVE YA.
28 min
March 26, 2020 EP 10: COVID-19 and Pregnancy
In this podcast we talk about all we know currently on the Coronavirus and Pregnancy. Hang in there momma, we will get through this.resources below:ACOGWHOCDC
20 min
March 22, 2020 EP 9: Electronic Fetal Monitoring During Labor + What to Expect
In today episode we talk about EFM (electronic fetal monitoring) and all the different ways it can be done + the evidence behind EFM!
20 min
March 10, 2020 EP 8: What is Group B Strep (GBS)? Do I Need Treated?
Today we're talking about GBS or Group B Strep!What is it?When will I be tested for GBS?What are the risks of GBS?Do I need antibiotics?How can I make sure I don't have GBS?Thank you for listening :) SUBSCRIBE and leave a review! love ya.
21 min
March 09, 2020 EP 7: The Importance of SKIN TO SKIN + The Golden Hour
Lets talk about SKIN TO SKIN and the GOLDEN HOUR!what are they? why should we do it? what are the benefits? risks? and of course, my favorite, how to advocate for yourself to make sure you get that GOLDEN HOUR! love ya.
19 min
March 07, 2020 EP 6: How to THRIVE through your FIRST TRIMESTER
Hey guys! I am excited to share some tips and tricks to help you THRIVE through your first trimester of pregnancy. Lets chat about some simple tips and tricks to help you be the best you can while you combat the symptoms of the first trimester of pregnancy!
18 min