Unmedicated Birth, VBACs, and Postpartum Care with Doula Sarah

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Unmedicated Births: Your Complete Guide with Doula Insights

In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess is joined by doula Sarah from Entering Motherhood to explore unmedicated births. They delve into preparation, the birth process, postpartum recovery, and how doulas aid in these phases. Sarah, having experience with cesarean and VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), shares her insights into the passion for natural births, the benefits, and how to achieve a VBAC. The conversation covers the importance of mindset, education, and physical preparations for unmedicated birth, and the role of a doula in supporting mothers throughout the journey. The discussion further explores the postpartum phase, emphasizing rest, nutrition, and the significance of warm foods for recovery. This episode offers a comprehensive guide on navigating unmedicated births, emphasizing the importance of informed choices, support systems, and embracing the postpartum healing process.

0:00 Unmedicated Births: Prep & Recovery with Sarah From Entering Motherhood

00:29 Intro

01:29 VBAC

05:06 Pain Free Birth Possible?

07:09 How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth

10:58 Exercise & Movement for Birth Prep

13:50 Stress can stall birth

17:59 Early Labor

22:38 Pushing

25:09 Red Rasberry Leaf Tea & Dates for Quick Labor

26:05 Pushing Positions

29:10 Tearing

30:22 Birthing the Placenta

31:45 HomeBirths and Other Environments

36:23 Postpartum Recovery

46:19 What to Expect from a Post Partum Doula

51:07 Where to Find Sarah
Connect with Sarah:
https://www.enteringmotherhood.com

https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/entering_motherhood/

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