In this episode of the birthwell podcast, Laura shares how she is preparing for her postpartum journey and the proactive steps she is taking. She discusses what she has purchased so far including nursing bras & tanks, postpartum underwear, peri bottles and some postpartum basics. Laura highlights that she is still waiting to find out her birth plan so hasn't purchased too many products specifically to birth, and more related to nursing. Laura discusses some of her goals for meal prep, including breakfast, dinner and snacks. Laura highlights her goals for postpartum breastfeeding and discusses leaning on the support of a lactation consultation. Lastly Laura discusses how she is physically preparing for end the of her pregnancy including doing pelvic floor physiotherapy, massage therapy and other services. She also discusses the importance of being proactive about setting up a postpartum mental health care plan so that if she is struggling with symptoms in the early postpartum period.

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In this episode of the birthwell podcast, Laura shares her trimester three update, detailing her experiences and uncertainty during the last chapter of her pregnancy. The conversation covers the transition from a relatively smooth end of the second trimester where her vasa previa had cleared, to a return of vasa previa at an early trimester three ultrasound. Laura discusses the emotional toll of the re-diagnosis and how this impacted her decision to go off work early due to the amount of uncertainty she experienced. In this conversation, Laura shares her decision to keep the diagnosis private and how she is preparing for a scheduled c-section. Laura also reflects on her experiences with the fresh test to test for gestational diabetes, which she was able to do through her midwives. She also provides an update on some of her trimester three symptoms, and her thoughts on the sex of the baby. The conversation concludes with a promise to update listeners on her birth story in season 3.

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In this episode of the birthwell Podcast, Laura & Nadia interview Caelen, a registered nurse with over 10 years of experience working on the labor and delivery floor. Caelen shares her journey into nursing, her experiences with her own deliveries, and answers some audience questions about labor and delivery. The conversation covers common mistakes Caelen sees during the pushing phase of labor, questions about midwife and OBGYN care, as well as some of Caelen's most memorable birth stories. Caelen emphasizes the importance of communicating with your birth team, especially your nurses to ensure a successful experience. The discussion also covers different pushing techniques during labor, different positions during the pushing phase as well as breathing techniques that Caelen has seen on the floor. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of an individual approach to birth while focusing on keeping both mom and baby safe and healthy!

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