E22 Liz: Postpartum Anxiety Is Very Common- Know The Signs- postpartum hemorrhage, retained placenta, postpartum anxiety

E22 Liz: Postpartum Anxiety Is Very Common- Know The Signs- postpartum hemorrhage, retained placenta, postpartum anxiety

Author: Carly Verdi January 18, 2023 Duration: 42:21
Liz from the Golden Hour podcast joins me in this episode to share her story! Liz has always been a planner, and spent a lot of time preparing for birth. She found a birth center attached to a hospital, and loved the welcoming atmosphere. She hired a doula, and felt confident that her birth would go well. While Liz planned a lot for birth, she didn't plan as much for postpartum. She ended up hemorrhaging after birthing her son, and had to be transferred out of the birth center to...

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.
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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…