by Ali & Karly | Nov 29, 2018 | Podcast
Buckle up for a thorough discussion about cervical exams, kweens! Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: What is a cervical exam and how are they performed What’s being assessed in a cervical exam (i.e. dilation, effacement, station, cervical ripeness and...
by Ali & Karly | Nov 15, 2018 | Podcast
This episode is another great birth story! Our guest, Beth, shares about the birth of her daughter, Fiona. Beth needed to be induced, but with the help of her awesome husband, a supportive birth team, and a solid foundation of childbirth education she was still able...
by Ali & Karly | Nov 8, 2018 | Podcast
In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Megan Ameral Limon, CD(DONA) about postpartum doulas. Megan has been practicing as a doula in San Diego, CA since 2014. She joined us to talk about what postpartum doulas do and why having postpartum support is so...
by Ali & Karly | Nov 1, 2018 | Podcast
On this episode, we are joined by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC to discuss weight stigma in pregnancy. Crystal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Virtual Nutrition Coach for moms, and mama of 5. She is passionate about...
by Ali & Karly | Oct 25, 2018 | Podcast
This week’s episode of Birth Kweens is dedicated to birth stories! Our guest, Miri Sais, is a wife, mother, traditional birth attendant and all around incredible woman! She came on the show to share about the births of her five children (a mix of hospital and home...
by Ali & Karly | Oct 17, 2018 | Podcast
In this episode, we’re talking with Mindy Green about the use of essential oils and herbs during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Mindy is a nationally certified Registered Aromatherapist, herbalist, and esthetician. For over 40 years she’s worked in...
