Real Food for Fertility - A Conversation with Lily Nichols

03/07/24 • 37 min

In today's episode, Tracy Donegan interviews Lily Nichols about her work in the birth world and her focus on prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby. They discuss the misinformation and common deficiencies in pregnancy nutrition, as well as the importance of preconception nutrition. Lily Nichols shares insights from her new book on fertility and her professional mentorship program. Lily Nichols and Tracy discuss the challenges of navigating pregnancy guidelines and controversies.

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Labor Pain, Lies and Epidurals

Takeaways

Henci's new book on pain management during childbirth provides comprehensive information and encourages mothers to make their own decisions.

It is important to have a plan B and consider all options, including epidurals, when preparing for childbirth. Doulas play a crucial role in providing emotional support and advocating for their clients during childbirth.

Emotional regulation is essential for doulas to navigate challenging situations and facilitate informed decisions.

Advocating for your birth preferences and communicating effectively with healthcare providers is essential.

Educating yourself and making informed decisions about your birth can lead to a safer, more empowering and satisfying experience.

Henci Goer

https://hencigoer.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Labor-Pain-Whats-Strategy-Charge/dp/B0BBQ1F269/

https://www.instagram.com/takechargeofyourbirth/

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Nurturing Tiny Minds with Neuroscience - A Conversation with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum

In today's episode, Tracy Donegan speaks with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum about the importance of nurturing for infants and parents. They discuss the impact of early life experiences on mental health and the opportunity for building a foundation for lifelong well-being. They also explore the reciprocal relationship between parent and baby, highlighting the chance for reparenting and brain rewiring. The conversation touches on the still-face experiment, emphasizing the significance of responsiveness and the ability to repair and support infant mental health. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan interviews Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum about the importance of engaging respectfully and gently with newborns. They discuss the challenges of motherhood in the US, the need for paternity leave and support for dads, and the importance of dads' mental health. They also debunk the myth of self-soothing and discuss the benefits of high-nurture parenting. They highlight the impact of mindfulness on infant stress response and the need for teaching emotion regulation in schools. They address the harmful effects of cry-it-out sleep training and emphasize the importance of trusting your baby's signals and following your intuition as a parent.