Everything from Red Raspberry Tea, Turning a Breech Baby, Round Ligament Pain, & More!

Everything from Red Raspberry Tea, Turning a Breech Baby, Round Ligament Pain, & More!

Author: Liesel Teen November 4, 2019 Duration: 47:06

In this episode, I do an extended Q&A taking questions that you guys have given me from Instagram!

Here are the questions I go over!

  1. Know anything about red raspberry leaf tea? Worth it?
  2. When should baby be head down by?
  3. What about round ligament pain?
  4. Can your mucus plug come out over a few weeks?
  5. At what week should you start doing fetal kick counts? Specifically for those with anterior placentas?
  6. Is it normal for your pregnancy symptoms to subside all of a sudden?
  7. How do you know for sure when it's real labor vs. Braxton Hicks?
  8. I'm 14 weeks, is it okay to sleep on my stomach?
  9. What is the best way to relieve sciatica pain?
  10. How to get morning sickness relief?

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Liesel Teen, a labor and delivery nurse, hosts Mommy Labor Nurse as a space for honest conversations about pregnancy and birth. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge can transform fear into confidence for expecting parents. You’ll find a mix of practical, evidence-based discussions on common pregnancy topics, along with interviews featuring a range of birth professionals who share their insights. Perhaps most powerfully, the podcast includes personal birth stories that capture the vast spectrum of real-life experiences, from straightforward deliveries to more complex situations. It’s a resource designed to inform and empower, offering perspectives that help listeners prepare for their own journeys. Remember, the content here is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your own care provider. Join Liesel for these weekly conversations that aim to support you through one of life’s most significant transitions.
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