Down to Birth #210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis
Hello everyone! We are back with our April Q&A episode, and it is loaded with your excellent questions! Don't forget you can subscribe on Apple podcasts Patreon to hear the extended, ad-free versions.
Here's what we are talking about today:
- Is it safe to plan a birth center birth if someone has a history of pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and a postpartum hemorrhage?
- Is it appropriate and/or expected to tip your doula?
- Other than placenta accreta, what other reasons are there for retained placenta?
- Can I take beef liver supplements in pregnancy? And do I need to worry about getting too much Vitamin A? What is safe and what is not?
- In the case of surrogate and adoptive mothers, who should hold the baby first after the birth?
- I am experiencing postpartum rage and resentment toward my partner. How long does this last?
And in our extended version (available on Apple subscriptions & Patreon):
- What can I take for after birth pains?
- If I have an elevated fasting blood sugar and a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, is my baby really at risk? If so, what can I do without going on medication?
- Is being over age 35 really a risk factor in birth?
- Is there anything you can do to prevent Cholestasis in pregnancy?
And of course, everyone's favorite: Quickies!
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