Talk Birthy To Me Brittany Randolph + Aryel Sawdey

Hi Friends! 

Today I chatted with Leah DeRose, M.S., LMFT, she is a local SLO County therapist and works with individuals who are experiencing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Here is her bio:

Leah DeRose, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience as a therapist. Leah owns a psychotherapy group practice in San Luis Obispo with several skilled therapists with multiple specialties. Leah is a mother to three girls, two of which who are in college and the last one starting middle school this year. Leah was a teen mom and understands the struggles of being a new mom while experiencing stress and mental health symptoms. She is passionate about educating and supporting mothers/birthing individuals who may be struggling with their mental health or just need support through this new chapter as a parent.

I hope you enjoy this very informative episode! 

If you would like to reach out to Leah and her group you can find them at:

website- www.derosetherapygroup.com

Instagram- @derosetherapygroup

email-leahderose@derosetherapygroup.com 



As always reach out to us at talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com or on IG at @slobirthcollective or Aryel at @centralcoastlactation or Brittany @beyondthebumpcoaching


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Hi friends!

Back with another episode, this one we talk about perineal tears, different degrees of tears, what, if anything, that we can do to help prevent them and should it happen what can we do to help with recovery. Give this one a listen, its filled with some great information!

As always, reach out to us with any questions;

Email- talkbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Aryel- @centralcoastlactation

Brittany- @beyondthebumpcoaching


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Hey friends! Today we talk all about pushing, what it might feel like, the ways we can push (spontaneous vs coached), breathing options, positions to birth in , knee positions during the pushing phase and so much more. As always here are some great references for you:

Mamastefit:https://mamastefit.com/breathing-techniques-for-labor-pushing-and-crowning/

Flower Bloom Breath: https://youtu.be/z5F6xKQpgag

Anita Lambert:https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/meet-anita-lambert-pt



If ever have any questions or want us to cover a specific topic on the podcast let us know! Find us at:

Aryel Sawdey- @centralcoastlactation

Brittany Randolph- @beyondthebumpcoaching

Email- talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com


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Hi friends! Aryel and I are talking about advocacy and how to advocate for yourself in the birth room. It can be intimidating to think about standing up for yourself, or declining procedures or interventions during pregnancy and birth. We chat about different ways you can do that and what can help make it a bit easier for you. 

Here are some great resources you can read on to give you guys additional information:

https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/5-ways-to-better-advocate-for-yourself-in-labor-1

https://improvingbirth.org/2019/10/advocate-for-yourself-during-pregnancy/



If you want to reach out to either of us please feel free to send an email to talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com or you can find Aryel at IG -@centraclcoastlactation or Brittany on IG - @beyondthebumpcoaching



See you next time!


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Hi friends!



Today we chat about epidurals and how a doula is still a valuable asset to your birth team, even if you are planning on an epidural from the beginning or if you end up choosing one during your labor. There are so many different ways doulas can still be helpful, beneficial and supportive!

As always, if you have questions or want us to answer something on the podcast reach out vis email or Instagram!

Email- talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com

IG - @slobirthcollective

IG for Aryel- @centralcoastlactation

IG for Brittany- @beyondthebumpcoaching


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Hi friends! Thanks for joining us for another episode! Today we chatted about common myths and misconceptions in birth and breastfeeding, we know we didn't get to touch on all the ones out there, but these are the most common ones we hear about and see the most. I have linked the Evidence Based Birth article on hep lock/saline locks here: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-104-the-evidence-on-saline-locks/

As always leave us a message or comment with some myths you have seen and heard! Feel free to reach out via email at talkbirthpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on IG @slobirthcollective.



See you soon!


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