Navigating Weight Gain in Pregnancy: Expert Advice with Midwife Insights
06/04/24 • 46 min
In this episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we delve into the often-misunderstood topic of weight gain during pregnancy. Join us as we welcome back Leonora Colen of Home Birth Honey, a seasoned midwife with years of experience guiding expectant mothers through this transformative journey. Together, we explore the various factors influencing weight gain, from prenatal health to societal pressures, offering practical tips and evidence-based advice.
Expect insightful discussions on the importance of balanced nutrition, safe exercise routines, and debunking common myths surrounding pregnancy weight gain. Our guest shares her expertise on monitoring weight gain responsibly, ensuring both maternal and fetal well-being without unnecessary stress or anxiety. We also touch on the effects the popular weight loss drug, Ozempic, is having on fertility!
Whether you're an expectant mother navigating your own pregnancy or a curious listener seeking informed perspectives, this episode equips you with valuable insights to embrace this unique phase of life with confidence and empowerment.
Tune in to Birth, Baby! Podcast for a compassionate conversation on nurturing your body and baby, and discover how to approach weight gain in pregnancy with wisdom and grace. Don't miss out on this enriching episode!
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
In this episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we delve into the often-misunderstood topic of weight gain during pregnancy. Join us as we welcome back Leonora Colen of Home Birth Honey, a seasoned midwife with years of experience guiding expectant mothers through this transformative journey. Together, we explore the various factors influencing weight gain, from prenatal health to societal pressures, offering practical tips and evidence-based advice.
Expect insightful discussions on the importance of balanced nutrition, safe exercise routines, and debunking common myths surrounding pregnancy weight gain. Our guest shares her expertise on monitoring weight gain responsibly, ensuring both maternal and fetal well-being without unnecessary stress or anxiety. We also touch on the effects the popular weight loss drug, Ozempic, is having on fertility!
Whether you're an expectant mother navigating your own pregnancy or a curious listener seeking informed perspectives, this episode equips you with valuable insights to embrace this unique phase of life with confidence and empowerment.
Tune in to Birth, Baby! Podcast for a compassionate conversation on nurturing your body and baby, and discover how to approach weight gain in pregnancy with wisdom and grace. Don't miss out on this enriching episode!
wwww.homebirthhoney.com
IG @HomeBirthHoneyATX
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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Courtney is a birth and postpartum doula in the Austin area. She is also a Spinning Babies Parent Educator and works for Empowered Beginnings.
To learn more about her: www.empoweredbeginningsatx.com/birth-doulas
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
Birth, Baby! | Guidance for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Parenting - Navigating Weight Gain in Pregnancy: Expert Advice with Midwife Insights
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The information provided on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified health provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own ris
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