EBB 332 - Advocating for Yourself during Prenatal Visits with Retired Obstetrician Dr. Leslie Farrington, Co-Founder of the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood
Dr. Leslie Farrington, an African-American retired OB/GYN, birth justice advocate, and co-founder of the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, shares how her early experience with midwifery inspired he...
16 Okt 202448min
EBB 331 - How Chiropractic Care Can Help with the Aches and Pains of Pregnancy with Dr. Lisa Vawter
Chiropractor Dr. Lisa Vawter is all about women's health, especially when it comes to prenatal and postpartum care. With certifications in the Webster technique, Spinning Babies®, and BirthFit™, she's...
9 Okt 20241h
EBB 330 - An Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story Using Self-Hypnosis with Dr. Emily and Doug Guilfoy, EBB Childbirth Class Graduates
In this episode, we're joined by EBB Childbirth Class graduates Dr. Emily Guilfoy and her husband, Doug, as they share their unmedicated birth story. Dr. Emily, a chiropractor, walks us through her pr...
2 Okt 202442min
EBB 329 - Q & A about Blood Types, Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy, and the Rhogam Shot
In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating science of blood types and blood incompatibility in pregnancy. You'll learn about the basics of blood types, how they are inherited, and why knowing yo...
25 Sep 202452min
EBB 328 - Importance of Bilingual Doula Care with Neysha Reyes Cruz of Olas de Amor
Neysha Reyes Cruz's journey to becoming a birth doula was sparked by witnessing the inadequate support and resources during a friend's hospital birth in Puerto Rico. Her personal experiences and those...
18 Sep 202456min
EBB 327 - Latina Advocacy and Fighting the Maternal Mortality Epidemic in California with Kimberly Turbin and Michele Monserratt-Ramos of Consumer Watchdog
We are joined by Kimberly Turbin and Michele Monserratt-Ramos, staunch advocates against obstetric violence driven by personal experiences and a commitment to marginalized communities. Note: Read the ...
11 Sep 202449min
EBB 326 - Reducing Toxin Exposure in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Lisa Smith, Dietitian, Holistic Nutritionist, and Gut Health Expert
Lisa Smith, a registered dietitian and host of the Pretty Well podcast, joins us on the EBB podcast to discuss the crucial topic of reducing toxins in the home during pregnancy and postpartum. Lisa sh...
4 Sep 202444min
EBB 325 - Surviving HELLP Syndrome and Planning a VBAC in a Subsequent Pregnancy with Jolene Brink, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate
Following an emergency c-section due to HELLP syndrome in her first pregnancy, Jolene Brink was determined to have a different birthing experience with her second child. Through the support of a knowl...
28 Aug 202441min
