My Doula's Podcast My Doula Grand Rapids

Maggie's pregnancy went pretty smoothly overall, until she went to her 36 week appointment and found that her baby was frank breech. Maggie was determined to get that baby to flip and she spent the next week focused on positioning and body work. After lots of work and a very short ECV, her baby flipped! Maggie went on to have a vaginal birth and describes her experience as beautiful. Join us today to hear her full story! We also discuss her experience with engorgement, breastfeeding difficulties and a tongue and lip tie revision.

Mentions:
Lactation Support: Kelly Emory – https://www.babybelovedinc.com/
Dana Walsh Photography
Book: Precious Little Sleep by Alexis Dubief
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Melissa had her first baby in 2016. Overall things went well, but she did end up with a second degree tear. After this birth, Melissa had a procedure called a sphincterotomy. She was told any future births would need to be a cesarean or she would risk further tearing and may end up needing a colostomy bag. Melissa had accepted this, but when she became pregnant with her second, she wanted to explore all of her options.

Melissa went on to have 3 more vaginal births without tearing! Listen to hear how she advocated for herself and how her 4th birth experience was different while having a doula. She also shares her experience being readmitted 3 days later with postpartum preeclampsia and shares some of her favorite postpartum resources.

Dr. Theresa Osmer, of Flow Chiropractic, is a Chiropractic Physician and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She is trained to help her patients with infertility, pregnancy-related pain, preparing for birth, and much much more. Join us as we talk with Dr. Osmer about chiropractic care in pregnancy, postpartum, and even how she can help your newborn!

Links:
Flow Chiropractic: https://www.flowchiro.com/
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Email: Doula@mydoulagr.com
Website: https://www.mydoulagr.com/
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Choosing the right provider in pregnancy is the first step towards a positive birth experience. There are so many things to look at when choosing your OBGYN or midwife. Join us as we discuss the impact the right (or wrong) provider can have on your birth experience and how you can find the right provider for you and your pregnancy.

Email: Doula@mydoulagr.com
Website: https://www.mydoulagr.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/597488577727460

Pitocin is used quite frequently in the hospital system to induce and augment labor. While pitocin does stimulate uterine contractions, it does not work the same as naturally produced oxytocin. Join us as we discuss the differences between Oxytocin & Pitocin and some ways you can be more prepared heading into an induction.

* This podcast represents the opinions of Emily, Lindsey and their guests to the show.The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person pregnancy is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

Vaginal Twin Birth Story

Laura had originally wanted a non-medicated homebirth, but changed her plans when she discovered she was expecting twins at a 9 week dating scan. Her pregnancy went fairly smoothly, but towards the end of her pregnancy, her babies started to measure differently. Laura was induced at 35 weeks and gave birth to a 4 lb 14 oz baby girl and a 7 lb baby boy!

Listen in to hear Laura's full story and how she gave birth to her twins vaginally.

Resources:
When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads 4th Edition: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy by Barbare Luke

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