Babies so frequently come in the early hours of the morning. Night time is a favorite labor time for bodies in part because the oxytocin is high and people are relaxed and cozy. Because we know this we can apply it to labor during all hours of the day and night! But the cozy level is best if it’s personal to the person in labor, so it takes some extra advanced planning.

Is this labor? What about now?? Will I know when I’m in labor? How are labor contractions different than Braxton Hicks Contractions? You may have asked one of these questions….or maybe all of these questions! This episode really breaks down the difference between Braxton Hicks or Pre-labor contractions and contractions that get that baby out!

Pain medications carry risks and benefits, but not moral value! No method of birthing is inherently better than another! That said, nothing in your body in terms of medication is the lowest-risk scenario. So weighing those risks with your health history and labor desires is your first step toward supporting yourself in this decision.

From the HEE-HEE-HOO-HOO breathing of our parents’ generation to more elaborate breathing techniques, breath is a common topic in childbirth education! The reality is that there are great ways to breathe in labor, but also JUST BREATHING is vital! :) Below are some links to specific labor breathing exercises to get you started finding your rhythm.

Yoga is a popular practice for many people, but did you know that it is especially beneficial in the perinatal period. That’s what our expert is talking about today on the podcast! Jaely Turner is here to tell us all about the many benefits mentally, physically, and spiritually in the practice of yoga especially to pregnant people and newly postpartum parents.

Have you wondered how to handle the daytime and nighttime sleep mix-up that babies start life with? Babies sleep all day and are up all night, this is not news to most people. Their circadian rhythm takes time to develop but there are some ways you can help!

Today we are welcoming our first guest expert, Kim Hawley to talk to us about how to help our babies learn day from night! Kim’s credentials are impressive, so is MA, MPH, IBCLC, Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, and mom of 2. Between her time working in maternal and child health, lactation support, and sleep support, she have over 12 years’ experience supporting parents and their littles.

What classes do I even need?? If you find yourself asking that question this episode is perfect for you!!!

Which professionals can you have as part of your postpartum team? What do they add? How do you find them? All of this is covered in today’s episode!

How do you plan for rest and movement in the early weeks postpartum? How much rest and healing will your body need? Listen to this episode to get the nuances of these early weeks!

Being gentle and loving to yourself in the postpartum time is vitally important. Here are 5 things that can help you be more that way!

Mental resiliency is vitally important to birth and postpartum. Listen to a few ways to build that up intentionally ahead of time.

How long will I need postpartum pads? Listen to this episode to get the details on postpartum pads, long you’ll need them and what kind you may need!

How can I set myself up well for postpartum help and visitors? What do I outsource and what do I ask people to help with? This episode dives into all of that!

Will I need help breastfeeding or will it come naturally? How do I know what kind of assistance I’ll need! Listen to today’s episode to hear more about this!

Tune in to hear an interview with my 8 yr old budding birth expert, artist, and mom's buddy. I am excited for you to hear her tips and doula advice!

Oxytocin is the hormone that causes contractions to start, grow intense, and ultimately birth your baby! It makes sense then to really focus on increasing this hormone in any possible manner! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation. 

Ever wonder how you'll feel in the various phases of labor? Or what kind of emotional support you may need throughout the process? Then this episode is the right one for you! Hi, I’m Kaely. I’m a Doula and Childbirth Educator and I’ve guided 100s of families through the twists and turns of labor. This podcast aims to answer one question at a time about pregnancy, birth postpartum and lactation.

What are the various parts of labor and how can you tell when you're in which phase? This episode dives into that! How are the phases of labor different physically? This is part 1 of a 2 part series about these phases. So keep an eye out for the next episode on the emotional distinctions between these phases.

What does it look like to advocate for yourself in labor? How can you prepare for that in advance? This episode dives into that!

How can I tell if my baby’s getting enough milk when I’m breast/chestfeeding? Listen to this episode to find out how to gauge input by output!