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Why The Golden Hour Matters!

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Are you prepared for the very first step of the postpartum period? This week on the podcast, I talk about the golden hour—that crucial first 60 minutes following your baby’s birth. I’ll be going through why the golden hour is so important, how to get it (if it’s not immediately offered to you during your care), and exactly what you and your partner should be doing during that time. Tune in and enjoy!

Show Notes

1:45 - The golden hour is the first hour after the baby is born. It’s the crucial 60-minute transition that your baby goes through between the womb and the outside world. During this important time, mom and baby need time together, undisturbed, in order for them to bond, familiarize themselves with each other, and start building a connection outside the womb.

3:27 - Look for a hospital with a baby-friendly certification, as these hospitals are guaranteed to offer you this golden hour. But it’s not a deal-breaker even if your hospital...

Outdated Policies Hurting Your Birth

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If you're unaware, there are policies from over 100 years ago still affecting your birth experience right now. The truth is that changes in policy, even when supported by evidence, take a long time to implement and can actually be hurting your birth. We cover the most common ones relevant to you today in this episode!

[3:54] Hospital birth is best for everyone - because it's cleaner and more sterile...right?!

[8:52] Can we please talk about being "overdue?"

[13:50] Don't eat and drink during birth!

[18:05] Time to dilate!

[21:18] Giving birth on your back just makes sense!

[23:43] VBAC is High-Risk - didn't you know?!

[26:11] Cut your perineum! It makes more space and you get some cool stitches too!

[31:52] Stop that flow of blood to baby immediately!

[35:15] Weigh and swaddle right away instead of skin-to-skin. It just makes sense.

[37:34] Ointment up those eyes and vaccinate that baby ASAP!

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And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures

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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!

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If you haven't subscribed to the podcast yet, you definitely should! We love breathing life into our mamas and don't want you to miss a thing. Plus we have some neat bonus episodes coming and if you're not subscribed you may miss them. Click >>here<< to...

Looking for all the best freebies and downloads?!

Why The Golden Hour Matters!

Outdated Policies Hurting Your Birth

And Baby Makes Three: Newborn Procedures

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