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Unmedicated Birth, VBACs, and Postpartum Care with Doula Sarah
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Unmedicated Births: Your Complete Guide with Doula Insights
In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess is joined by doula Sarah from Entering Motherhood to explore unmedicated births. They delve into preparation, the birth process, postpartum recovery, and how doulas aid in these phases. Sarah, having experience with cesarean and VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), shares her insights into the passion for natural births, the benefits, and how to achieve a VBAC. The conversation covers the importance of mindset, education, and physical preparations for unmedicated birth, and the role of a doula in supporting mothers throughout the journey. The discussion further explores the postpartum phase, emphasizing rest, nutrition, and the significance of warm foods for recovery. This episode offers a comprehensive guide on navigating unmedicated births, emphasizing the importance of informed choices, support systems, and embracing the postpartum healing process.
0:00 Unmedicated Births: Prep & Recovery with Sarah From Entering Motherhood
00:29 Intro
01:29 VBAC
05:06 Pain Free Birth Possible?
07:09 How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
10:58 Exercise & Movement for Birth Prep
13:50 Stress can stall birth
17:59 Early Labor
22:38 Pushing
25:09 Red Rasberry Leaf Tea & Dates for Quick Labor
26:05 Pushing Positions
29:10 Tearing
30:22 Birthing the Placenta
31:45 HomeBirths and Other Environments
36:23 Postpartum Recovery
46:19 What to Expect from a Post Partum Doula
51:07 Where to Find Sarah
Connect with Sarah:
https://www.enteringmotherhood.com
https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/entering_motherhood/
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Ina May's Guide To Childbirth: https://www.amazon.com/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Gaskin/dp/0553381156/ref=asc_df_0553381156/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693033695478&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4888122025241248007&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017341&hvtargid=pla-435533294565&psc=1&mcid=032e539809d63f5fa285a7ae23993bcb&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwudexBhDKARIsAI-GWYVjbje2hRkfl3EE2DTcf3CsykPHsqHO44t0dnB6yDhmRqkpShd0ntMaAu-XEALw_wcB
Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you.
Unmedicated Births: Your Complete Guide with Doula Insights
In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess is joined by doula Sarah from Entering Motherhood to explore unmedicated births. They delve into preparation, the birth process, postpartum recovery, and how doulas aid in these phases. Sarah, having experience with cesarean and VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), shares her insights into the passion for natural births, the benefits, and how to achieve a VBAC. The conversation covers the importance of mindset, education, and physical preparations for unmedicated birth, and the role of a doula in supporting mothers throughout the journey. The discussion further explores the postpartum phase, emphasizing rest, nutrition, and the significance of warm foods for recovery. This episode offers a comprehensive guide on navigating unmedicated births, emphasizing the importance of informed choices, support systems, and embracing the postpartum healing process.
0:00 Unmedicated Births: Prep & Recovery with Sarah From Entering Motherhood
00:29 Intro
01:29 VBAC
05:06 Pain Free Birth Possible?
07:09 How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
10:58 Exercise & Movement for Birth Prep
13:50 Stress can stall birth
17:59 Early Labor
22:38 Pushing
25:09 Red Rasberry Leaf Tea & Dates for Quick Labor
26:05 Pushing Positions
29:10 Tearing
30:22 Birthing the Placenta
31:45 HomeBirths and Other Environments
36:23 Postpartum Recovery
46:19 What to Expect from a Post Partum Doula
51:07 Where to Find Sarah
Connect with Sarah:
https://www.enteringmotherhood.com
https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/entering_motherhood/
Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTYPNK8anjiqFKTCa5LyR
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernnurturepod/
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nurture/id1736984175
- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc
Ina May's Guide To Childbirth: https://www.amazon.com/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Gaskin/dp/0553381156/ref=asc_df_0553381156/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693033695478&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4888122025241248007&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017341&hvtargid=pla-435533294565&psc=1&mcid=032e539809d63f5fa285a7ae23993bcb&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwudexBhDKARIsAI-GWYVjbje2hRkfl3EE2DTcf3CsykPHsqHO44t0dnB6yDhmRqkpShd0ntMaAu-XEALw_wcB