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Hello all! Welcome to Thinking Positive with Jessie and Hannah. We aim to be a source for reliable, relatable, and positive information through all parts of pregnancy and motherhood. Join us every Friday as we cover all things birth/women's health!

  1. 15/01/2021

    Megan's Birth Story

    Aaaand, we're back!  After a week hiatus, we bring you Megan Melvin's birth story.  Megan labored with her son for several hours before being rushed into an emergency cesarean. This episode may scare some women, but we believe hearing a variety of stories, with positive outcomes, is the best way to prepare for the birth experience.  We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!

    46 min

  2. 01/01/2021

    Postpartum Depression Journey

    Happy Friday everyone! This week we have a long-y, but a good-y. Jessie and I were able to sit down with Aly, the founder of an organization called PPD Journey.  Aly shares her own experience with postpartum depression, and walks us through the different ways this condition can manifest in people.  Approximately 1 in 7 women are affected by this, and 1 in 4 men experience this as well. Tune in this week to learn more! Trigger Warning:  In this episode we discuss postpartum depression. Please use discretion/best judgement.  Resources: https://www.ppdjourney.com/ https://www.postpartum.net/

    53 min

  3. 11/12/2020

    Jessie's Second Birth Story

    Happy Friday Friends!  This week, following our interview with Hannah, we cover Jessie's birth story with her second daughter, Gia.  Jessie discovers her pregnancy may not have gone as smoothly as she remembers! We cover her worries of an ectopic pregnancy early on, her massage during labor, and  her frantic drive to the hospital on an empty tank of gas.  Listen along for all of the relatable details in the story of Gia's birth this week!

    52 min

  4. 04/12/2020

    Interviewing a Prenatal Massage Therapist

    This week, podcast host, Hannah Randell gives us the scoop on prenatal massage!  Hannah covers the benefits of getting a massage during your pregnancy, how to ensure you book with a qualified therapist, and info you should have before going in to feel comfortable and safe. Because, as Jessie says, "knowledge is power"! Resources: https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/massage-and-pregnancy/

    47 min

  5. 27/11/2020

    Sarah W's Birth Story

    We're back! Listen in as we talk to Sarah Williams about the birth of her daughter Liliana.  Sarah conceived her daughter via IUI, and gave birth at the beginning of the global pandemic.  We cover some unique challenges in this episode, such as the challenges of being so involved with every single step of conception, and how postpartum can sneak up on you in unexpected ways.

    54 min

  6. 13/11/2020

    Sarah's Birth Story

    Week 7, coming at ya!  This week we sit down with Sarah Hooks to talk about her birth’s with her two children, Ellie and Emmett.  For her first birth, Sarah was induced and had an epidural in a hospital, and for her second, she labored naturally in a hospital.  Tune in to hear how relaxing your face and hands could assist in your labor, and how helpful laboring in a bathtub can be!  Resources:  Spinningbabies.com  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC14hksGNKLU5Ny8c145cuzw

    59 min

  7. 06/11/2020

    Interviewing a Doula

    It's finally here! This week we have Jess Caldwell, a certified Doula and Midwife in training, on the podcast.  Jess helps us understand what exactly a Doula does, how they assist in the birth process, and how to find one that fits your needs.  Resources:  evidencebasedbirth.com

    46 min

  8. 30/10/2020

    Katt's Birth Story

    Happy Friday everyone!  This week we talk to Katt, a cancer survivor and business owner, about her pregnancy and birth with her daughter, Lyla.  Katt gave birth just after hitting the 41 week mark. In this episode she discusses her road to conception, the challenge of being prescribed blood thinners during pregnancy, and some of the best advice she was given during her journey.  Trigger Warning:  In this episode we discuss the subject of miscarriages. Please use discretion/best judgement.

    47 min
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Hello all! Welcome to Thinking Positive with Jessie and Hannah. We aim to be a source for reliable, relatable, and positive information through all parts of pregnancy and motherhood. Join us every Friday as we cover all things birth/women's health!

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  • Creator
    Thinking Positive Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Thinking Positive Podcast
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    Thinking Positive