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EP 14 \ Top 4 Reasons Moms Quit Breastfeeding (And How You Can Overcome Them)

Around 80% of moms in America report that they intend to breastfeed, but less than 25% actually nurse their babies as long as they plan to.  So clearly something is going wrong to cause them to quit before they are ready to quit.  Inside this episode, we'll look at the top 4 reasons moms report as the reasons they quit breastfeeding, but we won't stop there because I want YOU to succeed!  We'll also dig into some ways to overcome the obstacles that got in their way so that you can have a different outcome.
 
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Breastfeeding Made Simple --> https://amzn.to/3jYrLvZ
 
Breast Crawl Video --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3oPb4WdycE
 
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DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

EP 13 \ My Baby Is Here And I Should Be Happy....So Why Am I CRYING?

If you've had a baby before, you are probably very familiar with the question in the title of this episode....WHY am I crying??? I'm supposed to be happy!  If this is you, I'm glad you're here so you can know you're normal and if you have more babies, you'll be ready.  If you haven't had a baby before, I'm so glad you're here because you need to know this ahead of time -- AND you need to talk to your husband and family about it.  Baby blues and postpartum depression are very real things and a majority of women deal with one or the other, and yet nobody seems to be talking about it so most moms feel like they are alone to suffer. Today I want to talk to you about what causes this, what's going on while it's happening, and hopefully, help you navigate it -- and I'll help you understand when it crosses over into being abnormal.  Grab a pen and notebook because you're going to want to remember what we talk about today.
 
 
Links in today's show:
 
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SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

EP 12 \ Tired Of Being Pushed Around? 4 Things To Do When Your Provider Says You HAVE TO Do Something

It's so hard to know what to do when you have a provider telling you that you "have to" do something and you really don't want to do it.  What if you say no and something bad happens?  What if you say yes and it wasn't needed and it leads to other things that could be harmful that wouldn't have happened if you'd stuck to your guns?  It's overwhelming and intimidating so today I'm going to give you 3 ways to do when your provider tells you that you "have to" do something so we can try to eliminate fear and think clearly and rationally about what we're going to choose.  This will mainly impact hospital births since home and birth center providers tend to be believers in informed consent rather than intimidation, but that's not 100% the case so everyone could stand to benefit from what I'm gonna share today. 
 
Links in today's show:
 
Book Your Midwife & Me Power Hour Here
 
"Pushed: The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care" by Jennifer Block
 
Ina May's Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
 
Statistics from The Farm
 
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

EP 11 \ Does Your Husband Support Your Birth Plan? 5 Ways To Get Him On Board

Are you having trouble getting your husband on board with what you want for your pregnancy and birth? Sometimes it can be hard to get on the same page. Husbands deal with a lot of fear surrounding birth like we women do. They've heard all the bad stories just like we have and they are afraid something terrible will happen to us or their babies. God made husbands to be protectors, so this is a natural thing. We need to speak respectfully with our husbands to help them get the information they need to feel good about supporting our wishes. Inside this episode, I give you 5 ways to get your husband on board with your desires.
 
Links in today's show:
 
Book Your Midwife & Me Power Hour Here
 
The Business of Being Born
 
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you the content you love.

EP 10 \ Do You Want To Have The Best Chance At Exclusive Breastfeeding? Here’s The #1 Thing To Do!

So many moms are terrified that they won't be able to nurse their babies. They've seen failure all around them from people who gave up or maybe never tried. They want to exclusively breastfeed, but they really don't think it's possible these days. If this is you, I'm talking to you today. We're going to face that fear head-on by identifying it and facing that elephant in the room. And then we're going to talk about the one thing I think is most important for you to be able to successfully breastfeed.
 
Breastfeeding Made Simple --> https://amzn.to/3jYrLvZ
 
Breast Crawl Video --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3oPb4WdycE
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 9 \ Are You Afraid To Face Your Fear Around Pregnancy and Birth? You’re Not Alone! Let’s Take Step ONE To Move Past Your Fear

Inside of today's episode, we address fear head on. We will talk about where that fear around pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and breastfeeding comes from, and we will address it with truth from God's word. Be sure to take a minute to fill out the quick survey in the link below so that I can know what YOUR fears are and address them in a future podcast.
 
 
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Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 8 \ Do You Need To Set Some Healthy BOUNDARIES To Have A Safe Space For God’s Best In Your Pregnancy and Birth! These Are The RULES - Part 2

No matter what we do, no matter what we say, no matter how right we may be, there will ALWAYS be naysayers who will do all they can to discourage us.  The enemy is ever-present and we must always be on guard.  After reading a great book called "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon, I decided we needed some rules for this podcast and for our pregnancies and births.  We need to invite those who support us on our bus, and kindly ask those who aren't on board with our place to find another bus that is more fitting for them.  It's not about being mean.  It's about having peace and joy during this special, fleeting time.   This is part two of a two-part series.
 
Get The Energy Bus
 
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Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.
 
Links to products may be affiliate links which will provide me a small commission if you choose to purchase the product.  It does not cost you anything to use these links, but it helps me keep bringing you the content you love.

EP 7 \ Time To Set Some Healthy BOUNDARIES To Have A Safe Space For God’s Best In Our Pregnancies and Births! These Are The RULES - Part 1

No matter what we do, no matter what we say, no matter how right we may be, there will ALWAYS be naysayers who will do all they can to discourage us.  The enemy is ever-present and we must always be on guard.  After reading a great book called "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon, I decided we needed some rules for this podcast and for our pregnancies and births.  We need to invite those who support us on our bus, and kindly ask those who aren't on board with our place to find another bus that is more fitting for them.  It's not about being mean.  It's about having peace and joy during this special, fleeting time.   This is part one of a two-part series.
 
Get The Energy Bus
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.
 
Links to products may be affiliate links which will provide me a small commission if you choose to purchase the product.  It does not cost you anything to use these links, but it helps me keep bringing you the content you love.

EP 6 \ Afraid You Can’t Have The Birth You Want? 4 Steps To STOP The Self-Doubt And REFOCUS On What’s Possible With GOD During Your Pregnancy & Birth

Ina May Gaskin said in her book Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, "Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body."  The devil's lies have convinced so many women that they are incapable of doing the very thing God designed them to do.  Inside today's episode, we look at 4 ways that you can STOP that negativity and self-doubt and START refocusing on what is possible when we put our faith and trust in GOD!  We can give birth!  We can have healthy pregnancies and grow healthy babies!  We can do all the things He designed us to do if only we will follow Him and His will!
 
Need help finding a provider?  Want to be added to my email list? Got other questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
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DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 5 \ Want To Have TRUST And Be A Partner With Your Provider? Here’s How To Pick A Midwife or Doctor -- Questions To Ask BEFORE You Decide

Last episode we looked at the different types of midwives you can choose to attend your birth or care for you during pregnancy.  Inside this episode, we will go through a list of questions to ask a midwife or doctor when interviewing them before hiring them for your prenatal care.  The questions can also be tweaked to use when interviewing a doula.  Choose your top questions because no provider will be able to give you enough time for you to answer them all.  Use this episode to help you make the best choice for your birth and pregnancy care.
 
 
Blog article with questions: https://yourbirthgodsway.com/52-questions/
 
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Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.