Hi there, I’m Natalie Portman! I’m a Christian birth doula, childbirth educator, wife, and mama—and I created this podcast just for you.If you’re preparing for birth, navigating pregnancy, or adjusting to those early days of motherhood, you’re in the right place. On the podcast I share a mix of powerful Christian birth stories, Scripture-based encouragement, and practical tips to help you walk through this season with peace and purpose.Around here, we do things a little differently. While th ...
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YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAY - Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Postpartum, Breastfeeding Help
Lori Morris, CNM, MSN - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Christian Pregnancy, Home Birth Advocate, Nursing Expert
** TOP 1% of Podcasts in the World ** Are you a Christian mom who is pregnant and you feel out of control in your prenatal care -- like you have no voice and no say in how things go? Are you yearning to bring God back into your time of birth? Do you feel unsupported and alone in this early motherhood journey? Do you want to find your voice to bring you the kind of care you’ve been dreaming of having? IT IS POSSIBLE to reclaim your pregnancy and postpartum so you can have the peace and joy Go ...
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Armed to the Heart - Military Women, Work-life Balance, Female Veterans, Christian Moms, Pregnancy and Postpartum
Megan Gephart | Christian Life Coach | Military Mom Advocate | Catholic Working Mom | Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach
Live out God’s calling in work & family life, within and beyond the uniform — Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment? Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family? Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current? Are you a high-achiever pouring yourself out for everyone else but burnt out, stressed, and strug ...
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SHOW NOTES: Many women who want to labor naturally want to know if waterbirth is a safe option for them. I thought I had dealt with this topic in the past, but apparently I hadn't so today I'm doing that while covering this systemic review from the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In this episode you will learn: Is water birth safe? W…
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In this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, we’re talking all about natural ways to help your body prepare for labor—without fear, overwhelm, or pressure to do “all the things.” Whether you’re weeks away from meeting your baby or just starting to plan for birth, understanding cervical ripening can empower you to par…
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EP 142 \ You Can't Know What You Don't Know…But It's Time To Find Out: 7 Things on Moving Forward Without Guilt
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SHOW NOTES: When you learn new things about what is good for your body, you sometimes learn things you wish you had done different. If you connect what you've learned as being a potential cause of something negative that has happened in your past, then it is easy for guilt to set in. In this episode, we talk about how this can happen and how to dea…
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In this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I’m sharing the full story of my second birth—Daniel’s peaceful home birth—and how it stretched my faith, challenged my need for control, and ultimately led me to experience more joy and surrender than I thought possible. This pregnancy and birth journey was different from…
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1. How God Used My Birth Story to Call Me Into Birth Work (Ellie’s Unmedicated Hospital Birth)
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In this very first episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most transformative days of my life—the birth of my daughter, Ellie. From navigating unexpected complications early in pregnancy to giving birth unmedicated in a hospital setting, this episode is full of the real, r…
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SHOW NOTES: A lot of midwives and doctors will tell you on the front end that they are supportive of natural birth, but how can you tell for sure? It is not a good feeling to get to the end of the third trimester only to find out they've pulled a "bait and switch" on you and they're really not all that supportive of your birth plan or birth prefere…
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Ep 140 \ The Oddities of Figuring Out Your Guess Date: Why & How We Calculate Gestational Age The Way We Do
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SHOW NOTES: Today we're learning about how to calculate your estimated due date and your estimated gestational age so that you can know for yourself when your "guess date" is of when your baby will be joining your family! Resource - Perinatology.com Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://…
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SHOW NOTES: There is nothing more important to our physical health than what we eat, but it's easy to forget that and compromise. When you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, it's even more important, so today I want to spend some time thinking about this with you so that we can all be more focused on nourishing our bodies well and …
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Welcome to Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast! In this short trailer episode, I’m sharing the heart behind the podcast and why I believe Christian mamas need a space like this now more than ever. You’ll hear what to expect from each episode, the mission driving this podcast, and how we’ll walk through pregnancy, birth, and ear…
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Today in states like Tennessee, there is a new push to require doulas to be certified in order to be able to serve moms. But why? What's the story behind these bills. That's what we're discussing today. If you would like to look up the bills in Tennessee, they are SB0044 / HB0295. To learn more or get involved, contact: - Rebekah Porter Rebekah@tnd…
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Show Notes: The medical system is quick to label women as having "high risk pregnancies", but just because you've been labeled high risk doesn't mean you have to give up everything in your birth plan and go along with every intervention in the book. There is a lot of room for you to still be able to get most of the things you want in your birth, ev…
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It's hard to remember your worth as a woman of God in today's world which places so much emphasis on the paycheck you bring home rather than where God places it -- in the work we do that only we can do! So today we're going to spend sometime encouraging ourselves as we remember where God places our value. Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible S…
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EP 135 \ When You Don't Know How To Feel About Pregnancy: What To Do and What NOT To Do When Dealing With Pregnancy Ambivalence
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Sometimes even if you want to have a baby and you are prepared for it, the news can still cause you to feel ups and downs in a way that you don't expect. Those feelings can lead to guilt and I believe this is an issue many deal with but very few talk about, so today we're going to talk about it so you know you are not alone! This situation actually…
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Show Notes: In this episode, we look at a part of breastfeeding that can be very troubling and frustrating for moms if they aren't ready for it. It's called clusterfeeding and it is a completely normal part of the nursing journey, though it can be quite tiring. Books mentioned: Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin Breastfeeding Made S…
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Show Notes: Today's show is not fun, but it is something moms need to know, preferably before they might need it. Today we're talking about what to do if you suffer from a miscarriage. While it is an impossible time and an impossible thought, it is a time you'll have to make a lot of decisions, so I want to help you be able to walk through it. I me…
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Show Notes Today's episode is the story of one of my clients whose birth did not go at all as planned. But it is not traumatic and she has no regrets. This is the story of making choices as they come to us from a position of faith in God and empowerment. This story will help you should your birth go different than you hope. Helpful Links: — BIBLE S…
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EP 131 \ What is Vernix Caseosa? A Look Another One of God's Beautiful Creations for Your Baby
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Show Notes: Today we're talking all about vernix caseosa. You'll learn what it is, what's in it, and how you should manage it! Article mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559238/ Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of…
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EP 130 \ Is Vitamin K Safe For Babies After Birth? Is There A Reason Vitamin K Levels Are Low in Newborns? A Deep Dive Into Vitamin K
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SHOW NOTES: Today’s episode gives you the information you need to make an informed decision on whether to consent to your baby receiving the vitamin K injection after birth. In this episode you’ll learn: What is vitamin K? Why is vitamin K low in babies? Why does it matter? How does often Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) happen? What is the vit…
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EP 129 \ Big Things Happening That You MUST Care About If You Are Concerned About Your Children’s Health - EARLY RELEASE
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SHOW NOTES: Get involved in making America healthy again! Links below to find your legislators so you can make a real difference in our children’s health! My page to find your legislators - go.yourbirthgodsway.com/maha Children’s Health Defense - childrenshealthdefense.org Vax-Unvax: Let The Science Speak - https://amzn.to/4hkSonb How RFK, Jr. got …
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Show Notes: In today’s episode on ultrasound safety, we discuss some hard truths of actual studies that are publicly available looking at ultrasound safety in pregnancy. Inside this episode you will learn: - What ultrasound is - How ultrasounds are done - Why ultrasounds are done - What studies into ultrasound safety show Here are the links mention…
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EP 127 \ Forget the Baby Nursery — Plan Your Postpartum: An Episode All About Postpartum Preparations
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Show Notes: In our culture, tons of money gets spent on the baby nursery. Moms spend hours loading up their baby registry with stuff they really don’t need and most likely will never use. I mean, who needs 3000 onesies in newborn size? Rather than putting so much effort into decorating the nursery, spend an equal amount of time, money, and effort t…
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Twice recently I have had reviews that accused me of being a fear mongerer because I tell the truth about hospital birth. I'm not scared of negative reviews because it means I've hit a nerve -- that's good! Let's talk about it. Galatians 4:16 says, "Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?" Sometimes the truth hurts, and som…
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Show notes: Today’s show is designed to challenge all women who listen, whether you are pregnant or not. You will find challenges to how you eat, how active you are, your sleeping habits, and your Bible study habits. Links mentioned: ESSENTIAL BOOK — GET THIS!!! Good Energy by Casey Means, MD — https://amzn.to/421cIVM ACTIVITY TRACKERS: Basic Pedom…
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Ep 124 \ Acupressure in Labor: How the Labor Comb Can Be A Great Tool For Your Birth Toolbag with Rachael Nalley
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To close out 2024, I am sitting down to talk with Rachael Nalley of MaternaBirthCo as she teaches us about using acupressure in labor with the Labor Comb she designed to help women labor naturally. Be sure to use this link to get the original, official Labor Comb (NOT the knock-offs) -- The OFFICIAL Labor Comb by MaternaBirthCo. https://amzn.to/4a0…
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EP 123 \ Things To Consider Before You Enter Birth Work: Holiday Food For Thought For Those Wanting To Be Midwifes, Doulas, or Other Birth Workers
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So many of you have contacted me wanting to know more about things you need to consider before becoming a midwife, doula, or birth worker, so today I thought it would be a perfect time to address it before you've got some time to slow down and think about your future over the holidays! Helpful Links: CHRISTMAS FLASH SALE!!! Take 10% off the Your Bi…
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EP 122 \ CLASSIC REPLAY: Christmas Is Not A Good Reason For Induction (And Neither Is Any Other Holiday)
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Just your annual reminder that "NO, thank you" is a complete sentence when your doctor or midwife start saying things like "Let's pick your induction date" or "If you want to make sure I'm there, we need to induce on ____." If your baby isn't here yet, your baby isn't ready. Wait on God. Your labor will come at the perfect time! Helpful Links: CHRI…
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EP 121 \ Transitioning Into Transition: How to Manage The Moments Before Birth With Composure and Confidence
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There's a moment in time during active labor between stage one and stage two called "transition". This is a time when really everything about labor changes. It is in this moment that many moms are thrown off of their game and they abandon their plan because they don't understand the flow of labor and they think they can't do it anymore, not realizi…
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Today i'm thinking out loud with you as I talk about my thoughts regarding gestational diabetes. Is it really "gestational diabetes" or is it underlying, undiagnosed, metabolic dysfunction? Here's some of what you will learn today: What is metabolic dysfunction How is gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes diagnosed What are the sho…
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EP 119 \ The Turkey Is Ready But Your Baby Might Not Be: Reasons You Might Not Have Considered Why Thanksgiving (or Any Other Holiday) is NOT A Reason To Be Induced
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Show notes: This is that time of year that comes every year -- no, I'm not talking about turkey or gifts....I'm talking about that time of year when doctors and midwives try to coerce moms into being induced for no reason other than to free up their holiday. So today we're going to talk about why it submitting to an unnecessary induction is NOT a g…
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Show Notes: Cytotec is commonly used in maternity units across the country for cervical ripening and also for postpartum hemorrhage...but should it be? Today we'll learn all about Cytotec (misoprostol) directly for the drug insert. You will learn about how it relates to things like uterine rupture and other catastrophic outcomes. The hospital won't…
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EP 117 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 3: Obstetrical Expertise, What Would Happen if Modern Obstetrics Went Away, Twins, Safety, and MORE!
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Show Notes: Today's show is the conclusion of my follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this final secti…
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EP 116 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 2: The Safety of Vaginal Breech Birth, What is High Risk, Third Trimester Ultrasounds, Worry & Pregnancy, External Cephalic Version, & MORE!
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Show Notes: Today's show is part two of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this second section of …
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EP 115 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 1: The History of Why The Medical System Decided Vaginal Breech Birth Is Not “Safe”, How Research Today Is Broken, Hospital Policy, and MORE!
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Show Notes: Today's show is part one of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this first section of o…
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I get a lot of questions from moms about RhoGAM and until now I haven’t really addressed it, so I thought today would be a good time to give you the basics of Rhogam so you can know for yourself whether this is a subject you need to learn more about. We'll talk about rhesus blood types, who may need RhoGAM to prevent possible sensitization during p…
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EP 113 \ Unintended Consequences: 5 Downstream Impacts of Bottles and Pacifiers Beyond Nutrition
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Most of the time conversation about how to feed your baby centers around the nutrient value of breastfeeding versus formula feeding. That is a very important conversation, obviously. But as is often the case, when we move away from God’s design, there is a “trickle down” impact that flows into so many other areas of life that we maybe didn’t consid…
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EP 112 \ Natural Disasters Should Wake You Up: It’s Time To Change Your Perspective (Or You May Find Yourself Vulnerable In Ways You Never Imagined)
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The reality of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has shown us clearly that things can change fast and you might not be able to access the kind of care you had planned. We've got to get serious. Nothing we have now is promised. Plans for epidurals or c-sections or bottle feeding...they might not pan out if the worst comes your way. So today is the d…
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EP 111 \ When Your Baby Comes During a Natural Disaster (Or Any Other Reason You End Up Alone): Preparing For Unintended Unassisted Childbirth With Low or No Resources
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If you are were in the path of Hurricane Helene and you are pregnant nearing delivery, you are probably terrified right now of what's going to happen if you go into labor. Or if you are listening to this sometime in the future, you might find yourself in a place where you can't get the assistance you need for another reason. This episode is a despe…
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Is "purple pushing" or slow, controlled pushing a better option? What is the "fetal ejection reflex"? Does your body even need your help to push your baby out? That's what we're talking about today! Helpful Links: 3 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbir…
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EP 109 \ What Even Is A Contraction? Is It Something To Fear Or Something To Embrace? How Does It Work? All About What Happens To Bring Your Baby Into Your Arms
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SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate. Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Sign up for the FREE CLASS "Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control" Here --> https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/truthaboutbirthcontrolsignup Today's episode digs deeper into a topic you prob…
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Upcoming LIVE Class - Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control
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Από τον Lori Morris, CNM, MSN - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Christian Pregnancy, Home Birth Advocate, Nursing Expert
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SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate. Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Have you ever side-stepped a gut feeling and kept going toward the thing your gut told you to avoid….and then later you wish you hadn’t. Believe me when I tell you that birth is no different, only th…
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SHOW NOTES: Should you take your healthy baby to well child or well baby visits? Are there thing you can do to encourage health so these visits aren’t as important? Are pediatricians the only option for getting care for your well child? Does a well child even need care? This is what we’re going to talk about in this episode! Growth Charts The Porta…
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Ep 106 \ Changing Plans Late in Pregnancy: How & Why One Mom Switched to a Home Birth Midwife After 20 Weeks
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Today's episode is an interview with a mom & listener named Lauren who tells us about her decision to switch from an OB and conventional pregnancy care to a home birth midwife past 20 weeks gestation. She shares with us the events that led up to this big decision, obstacles she faced while making the switch, and the beautiful birth that followed. I…
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Today I’m sharing part 3 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…
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Today I’m sharing part 2 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…
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I have been dealing with a case of laryngitis and my voice is not back to 100%, plus I have travel coming up that will make it hard to get episodes ready for you so I've decided to share with you the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so…
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EP 102 \ Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding vs. Pump & Bottle Feed: Comparing The Time Commitments of How You Feed Your Baby
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God made breastfeeding as the best way to feed a newborn baby, but in our currently world and culture, many people choose other routes to feed their babies. How we choose to feed our babies has consequences and one of those consequences is the time commitment of how long each way will take out of your day. This is a side of the topic I don't see di…
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I get a lot of questions about doulas and whether you need one for your birth at the hospital, home, or in a birth center, so today I’m going to take a few minutes to explain what a doula is, what they do, and whether you need one for your birth based on where you plan to have your baby. Helpful Links: 3 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for…
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This is the ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE!!! I'm so excited to hit this milestone with you! Today I'm sharing with you 100 things.....but you'll have to listen to know what that means! If you listened to the end.....go to the bottom :-) Helpful Links: HOME BIRTH PREP COURSE is still available HERE! 2 MORE WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for the Yo…
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EP 99 \ But What If I Change My Mind? The Big Worry Many Moms Have About Transferring from Home to Hospital
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If you're worried about what you'll do if you change your mind in the middle of labor and decide you want to go to the hospital, this episode is for you. Transfers seem very scary when you're planning a home birth or a free birth, so demystifying what a transfer looks like can help decrease anxiety and worry, so that's what we're doing in this epis…
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