#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis

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4:11
Can someone still have a birth center birth if they had Pre-eclampsia, HELLP, and PPH in a prior birth?
8:34
Is it normal or appropriate to tip my doula?
10:40
Are retained placentas caused from something other than placenta accreta?
17:37
Can I take beef liver in pregnancy or do I need to worry about Vitamin A?
21:24
In the case of a surrogate mother, who should hold the baby after birth?
25:14
How to manage resentment toward your partner postpartum and when does it get better?
Down to Birth
#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis
Apr 26, 2023 Season 4 Episode 210
Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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Hello everyone! We are back with our April Q&A episode, and it is loaded with your excellent questions! Don't forget you can subscribe on Apple podcasts Patreon to hear the extended, ad-free versions.  

Here's what we are talking about today:

  • Is it safe to plan a birth center birth if someone has a history of pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and a postpartum hemorrhage?
  • Is it appropriate and/or expected to tip your doula?
  • Other than placenta accreta, what other reasons are there for retained placenta?
  • Can I take beef liver supplements in pregnancy? And do I need to worry about getting too much Vitamin A?  What is safe and what is not?
  • In the case of surrogate and adoptive mothers, who should hold the baby first after the birth?
  • I am experiencing postpartum rage and resentment toward my partner. How long does this last?

And in our extended version (available on Apple subscriptions & Patreon):

  • What can I take for after birth pains?
  • If I have an elevated fasting blood sugar and a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, is my baby really at risk? If so, what can I do without going on medication?
  • Is being over age 35 really a risk factor in birth?
  • Is there anything you can do to prevent Cholestasis in pregnancy?

And of course, everyone's favorite: Quickies!

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