#102 | May Q&A: Full Moons & Labor; Impact of Fear on Labor Progress; Birth Centers vs. Hospitals; Low Amniotic Fluid; The Fourth Trimester; Breastfeeding with a Toddler; Placenta Encapsulation; Pushing; Pregnancy Tests

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Chapters
1:32
A short hypnobirthing story
11:26
An unexpected airplane birth
13:26
Are more babies born under the full moon?
15:22
Can fear during labor cause your cervix to close down?
18:20
Is a high or low amniotic fluid level a cause for a cesarean birth?
20:46
What is the difference between giving birth in a hospital versus a birth center?
24:59
What is the best way to take care of yourself after having a baby both physically and emotionally?
31:28
What are your views on placenta encapsulation?
36:29
How do you handle breastfeeding your baby around your toddler?
40:00
Help! I pee every time I throw-up in pregnancy. What can be done?
44:00
Is there any benefit to pushing before it is time to push?
46:27
What is the earliest pregnancy test you can take?
50:56
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#102 | May Q&A: Full Moons & Labor; Impact of Fear on Labor Progress; Birth Centers vs. Hospitals; Low Amniotic Fluid; The Fourth Trimester; Breastfeeding with a Toddler; Placenta Encapsulation; Pushing; Pregnancy Tests
May 26, 2021 Season 2 Episode 102

It's that time of the month! Our May Q&A is here and kicks off with two short, entertaining birth stories followed by excellent questions submitted by our listeners including: Are more babies born under the full moon? If I experience fear in labor will my cervix close or regress?  Do I need a cesarean birth if I have too much or too little amniotic fluid? What is the difference between a birth center and hospital birth? What are the best ways to take care of yourself physically and emotionally after having a baby? How do I handle breastfeeding in front of my toddler? What are the benefits of placental encapsulation? How do I stop peeing when I throw-up in pregnancy? What is the earliest you can get a positive pregnancy test? Is there any benefit to pushing before you are fully dilated? Check the chapter markers to jump to a specific question.  

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