If You Know You Know with Maren Crowley

Midwifery, Siblings, and RhoGam: Maren's Most Popular Motherhood Episodes

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This episode is particularly special as Maren reflects on her most popular Motherhood episodes to date.

  • Maren’s Personal Journey: Maren shares her and her husband's anticipation for their second child, discussing the positive impact siblings have on personal and social development and emphasizes how siblings contribute to emotional support, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • RH Negative Pregnancy Insight: The episode focuses heavily on Maren’s most downloaded episode, "My RhoGam Rebellion". Maren shares her own experience of choosing to avoid RhoGam injections during pregnancy, expressing her informed stance on the risks versus benefits. Midwife Mandy Rojas's collaborative role is also highlighted, showcasing the importance of having a midwife and doula.
  • Midwifery and Informed Choices in Childbirth: Mandy Rojas dispels common misconceptions about home births and midwifery, elaborating on the medical resources available at birthing centers. She discusses the flexibility of childbirth interventions and tools available outside hospital settings, stressing the importance of informed choices.
  • Birth Control and Hormonal Health Awareness: Another important episode highlights Rachel Marinowsk's historical overview of birth control, its side effects, and the need for informed consent. Discussions around PCOS and hormonal health challenge the oft-promoted quick fixes offered by birth control.
  • Homeschooling Insights: Maren recaps conversations with Kathryn and Karlyn about homeschooling, particularly for parents of young children. The challenges, responsibilities, and the dynamic nature of homeschooling are explored in-depth.

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