E10 Amanda Rolph: Having Patience, Trusting Your Body, and Letting Go of Control- anxiety over big baby, interventions, hemorrhage, postpartum depression, learning to advocate for yourself

E10 Amanda Rolph: Having Patience, Trusting Your Body, and Letting Go of Control- anxiety over big baby, interventions, hemorrhage, postpartum depression, learning to advocate for yourself

Author: Carly Verdi September 14, 2022 Duration: 35:38
Amanda had a lot of anxiety while pregnant with her first baby. People's comments about how big her baby might be contributed to her anxiety and her need to control things. Amanda's first birth experience was full of interventions and ended traumatically. For her second pregnancy, Amanda knew she had to relax and trust her body to birth her baby. This time, she was able to advocate for herself, to be heard by her midwives, and to experience the calm and peaceful birth she desired the first ...

Carly Verdi hosts Labor Lessons, a space created for mothers and expectant parents who are navigating the profound, often unpredictable journey of childbirth. It stems from a shared feeling many women have-that their first birth experience might not have matched their hopes or expectations. This podcast addresses that directly, offering not just practical knowledge for preparation, but also the vital reassurance that you are not walking this path alone. Each episode is built around a tangible, real-life lesson drawn directly from an actual labor and delivery story. You'll hear those stories in detail, the raw and honest moments that textbooks often leave out. The conversations within this podcast foster a genuine sense of connection, building a community where experiences are shared without judgment. It’s about increasing our collective understanding and personal confidence, whether you're preparing for your first delivery or reflecting on a past one. By focusing on these lived experiences, Labor Lessons serves as both an educational resource and a supportive companion, covering topics that resonate within parenting, family life, and self-improvement. Tune in to find clarity, comfort, and practical wisdom for your own birthing journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 54

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Quick Tips 4: Ice Cube Exercise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:48
Whether you are planning to go unmedicated or know ahead of time you want pain relief, it's a good idea to labor at home for a while before you head to the hospital or birth center. How can you prepare for managing contr…
Quick Tips 3: Switching Providers While Pregnant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:41
A lot of us hold a strong loyalty to our medical providers, even though we may feel unheard or unsupported by them. In this week's quick tip, I'll let you in on a little secret that some people may not know. It could cha…
Quick Tips 2: C-Section Options/Gentle C-Section [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:01
Do you know what a "gentle c-section" is? Gentle c-sections, also called "family centered c-sections" are being offered at more and more hospitals. They are less traumatic and have better outcomes for both mom and baby.…
Quick Tips 1: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:37
One of the most commonly asked questions when preparing for labor is: what should I pack in my hospital bag? Today's episode is a quick tip of something you definitely should bring that you might not think of. Pack this…
E5 Christine: Glasses or Contacts During Labor and Delivery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:10
Christine's experience wearing glasses for her first labor and delivery did not go well. They kept fogging up and falling off. She didn't see her son until he was lying on her chest after being born. For her second birth…