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If you...

• are pregnant and wondering what Gestational Diabetes is
• are coming up on your Gestational Diabetes test
• have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes

...we cover everything you need to know with Diabetes Specialist, Karina Robinson, in this episode! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over check out our totally FREE Pregnancy Exercise Guide & other incredible downloads at www.myessentialbirth.com.

[1:54] Get to know Karina Robinson, Diabetes Specialist

[3:07] A little about her Gestational Diabetes Course

[3:47] What is Gestational Diabetes?

[5:16] How GD differs from Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

[5:36] Who is at risk for having Gestational Diabetes

[6:19] What you can do to prevent it!

[7:58] The 1 hour and 3-hour test

[9:30] What if I fail the 1-hour test?

[11:07] The main concerns for baby if mom is diagnosed with GD

[13:35] Options for mom, including home birth

[14:15] Karina's Birth Stories with...

 

We are excited to continue our Birth + Enneagram series and this week our focus is on our loyal & responsible Type 6 mamas! We know how loyal and committed you are to your beliefs and the people you love, so we hope you know how much we support you and never want you to feel alone throughout this journey. 

 

[2:48] Your Strengths

[7:15] Watch Out!

[14:50] Tips for the Partner

[20:00] Why You'll Love the My Essential Birth Course

 

 

Well Type 5 mamas, your quiet confidence and plan to forge your own path is about to pay off in the birth space. Get ready, because this one is straight to the point...just like you like it!

 

[3:43] Your strengths and how we relate them to a horror movie? 

[8:41] Watch Out!

[11:00] Advice For Partners!

[13:53] Why You'll Love the My Essential Birth Course

 

 

 

With terms like Advanced Maternal Age and Geriatric Mother being thrown around, it's time we broke down all the facts surrounding being pregnant and giving birth after the age of 35- including the hot topic of stillbirth. Share this episode with your friends who are also having babies in their late 30's & beyond!

 

[4:03] Why "Geriatric" is not even close to an appropriate term for a pregnant woman.

[5:29] Why you need to have the correct information about giving birth over 35.

[6:31] Why women are choosing to have children later in life?

[7:15] Challenges for women giving birth after 35

[8:10] The Hot Topic: Stillbirth

[9:58] Relative vs. Absolute Risk

[11:43] Gestation and how it's different before and after age 35

[13:03] Why out of hospital midwifery care may be a great choice

[16:27] What stands in the way of a mother over 35 having her best birth?

[19:20] What you can do to have the best outcomes

 

 

We love talking about all things birth, but there a few things you need to know after birth in order to make an informed decision for your baby. This episode goes over the basics of what will be offered or required for baby within their first 24-48 hours of life.

 

[3:54] Delayed Cord-Clamping

[5:19] What cord-milking is and why it isn't a best practice for baby.

[7:52] Why immediate skin to skin has so many benefits for mom and baby.

[9:42] Hepatitis B Immunization

[12:09] Vitamin K Injection + Oral Vitamin K

[14:08] Erythromycin eye ointment

[16:13] Washing your baby - not necessarily a procedure, but the evidence to wait is pretty good!

 

 

Do you ever feel like you have to pick a side?!

 

We know all too well that this controversial topic can lead to many one-ups, horror stories, and hurt feelings, but it doesn't need to be that way. If you have a birth that you love and brought you joy, that was a good birth for you, no matter how you got there!

 

You'll get to hear why women choose an epidural or an unmedicated birth and pros and cons for each. One of the most important things we always emphasize is preparation. So, no matter which way you're leaning, (or if you're somewhere in the middle), understanding your options and preparing for the outcome you desire will always give you more power in your birth experience.

 

[2:17] Prepare yourself for whole heck of a lot of unsolicited advice ;)

[4:15] Trust your intuition

[5:21] At the end of the birth, all that really matters is if you can look back at the experience and you feel good about it

[6:54] Birth isn't something you get to do every day,...