07| Are You Birthing By Committee?

10/15/22 • 20 min

When you're planning your birth, your postpartum period and how you're going to raise your baby, it can be tempting to get as many opinions possible to be sure you're doing the "right thing". I call this birthing by committee. Listen to today's podcast to hear how this can cause some problems you may not have considered, and what to do instead.

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06| What is Perineal Massage? Does Prevent Tearing in Birth?

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In the second episode of this podcast, I said that the perineum deserves it's own episode, so here it is! Tune in to learn what perineal massage is, and why some people recommend it. We also talk about what actually reduces tearing during childbirth, as well as episiotomy, and other alternatives to handling the second stage of labor (pushing). Listen for what conversations you should be having with your OB or midwife if you're pregnant. Get the show notes at https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/is-being-controlling-in-pregnancy-a-bad-thing In the DMV? Hire your own postpartum doula from DC Metro Maternity. And anywhere in the US, sign up for our online course for Black women giving birth in the hospital here- https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/ Subscribe to Musings of a Black Doula on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!

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08| What's Missing When We Talk About Black Maternal Health

In this episode, I share an epiphany I had while teaching a birth class. When we talk about the maternal health crisis in the US, especially for Black women, we're leaving out some critical information- what birthing parents & loved ones can do! Listen to this episode for what I'm doing about it.

Get the show notes at: https://www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/whats-missing-when-we-talk-about-black-maternal-health

In the DMV? Hire your own postpartum doula from DC Metro Maternity.

And anywhere in the US, sign up for Expecting Excellence, a 5 day guide for pregnant Black women to feel safe, empowered and ready for the joy of giving birth.

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