Asking for a Pregnant Friend: Recent Episodes
Bailey Gaddis
Join Bailey Gaddis as she explains the family risk assessment or genetic assessment required by clinics. Learn what to expect during the call with a genetic counselor, including the types of questions you'll be asked about your family's medical history and how this information is used to assess potential risks for future children.
Bailey also shares tips on how to prepare for this straightforward and informative call, ensuring you understand the results of your genetic carrier screening. Whether you're an egg donor or simply curious about the process, this episode provides valuable insights into the beautiful underbelly of making, growing, and raising babies.
In this episode, host Bailey Gaddis explores the complex world of egg donation fees. Discover how donor fees are calculated, the factors that influence these fees, and how agencies work with both donors and intended parents to find a fair and reasonable compensation. Gain insights from industry experts and hear real stories from brave women who have gone through the process.
In this episode, we break down the egg donation process, a common query at my donation and surrogacy agency, Graceful Beginnings. From selecting a donor profile to navigating legal and medical evaluations, we cover every step intended parents need to know. Whether you're looking for fresh or frozen eggs, we guide you through the psychological evaluations, genetic screenings, and escrow account setup. Learn about the importance of having an open mind when choosing a donor and the detailed logistics of the egg retrieval process. This episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone considering moving forward with donor eggs.
If you are an egg donor and you have been matched with intended parents, this episode is for you. You'll learn about the genetic carrier screening, family risk assessment, and psychological evaluation that you'll undergo. If those results are favorable, you'll move on to a medical evaluation at the intended parents' clinic. Expect a two-hour visit that includes a urinalysis, an ultrasound, a blood test, and possibly a physical. You'll meet the fertility doctor and nurse coordinator, who will guide you through the medication and injection process. This episode ensures you leave with a solid understanding of the next steps and your responsibilities.
Join Bailey Gaddis as she provides expert tips and personal insights on creating a list of criteria, accessing donor databases, and keeping an open mind throughout the search. Whether you're working with an agency or consulting specialized services, Bailey's guidance aims to make your journey smoother and more informed.
One of the primary benefits of egg donation is the profound impact you can have on another person's life. It's a purely altruistic act that helps someone start their family. In addition to changing lives, egg donors gain an in-depth understanding of their reproductive health through ultrasounds and blood work, as well as insights into their genetics via genetic carrier screening. Mental health evaluations and family risk assessments further illuminate personal and familial medical histories.
Donors receive generous compensation, with first-time donors starting at $10,000. Subsequent cycles see increased fees, ensuring fair payment for donors and intended parents. Out-of-town donors also get to explore new cities with all expenses paid, including airfare, accommodations, and a daily food allowance.
Learn about the importance of detailed and authentic answers, the impact of flattering photos, and more in the Egg Donor Profile. Bailey also offers insights into what intended parents are looking for and how to present yourself in the best light. Tune in for practical advice that can increase your chances of being selected as an egg donor.
In this episode, I am here to demystify all of the costs involved in egg donation. Whether you are an egg donor or an intended parent, I break down the various expenses you may encounter. From agency fees to travel coordination, psychological evaluations to legal fees, I cover it all. Get a clear understanding of what to expect financially and tips on how to manage these costs effectively.
Are you someone who is fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they're too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, or at least really wild and interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based off the book of the same name and dives into all of the pregnancy, birth, and mothering topics that make many people blush or scratch their heads. I do all the boring research so you don't have to and bring you interviews with the leading experts in the topics I cover. I also share all the things about myself, Bailey Gaddis. I'm all about TMI. You'll also hear stories from brave women who gave permission to have their stories shared. So come along, my friend, on a journey into the beautiful underbelly of making, growing, and raising babies.
Pretty much all of us have heard about postpartum depression, but something that many women aren't as familiar with is perinatal depression. This episode sheds light on this condition, which develops during pregnancy due to hormonal shifts, life changes, and genetic factors. Learn about the subtle symptoms that can be easily mistaken for typical pregnancy experiences, and understand when it is crucial to seek professional help. We discuss the importance of talking to your care provider if you feel persistently sad, overwhelmed, or if these feelings impact your quality of life.
If your doctor suspects perinatal depression, they may refer you to a mental health specialist and potentially recommend safe medications. Remember, support and relief are available, and you don't have to suffer in silence. Tune in to gain insights and practical advice on navigating perinatal depression.
Are you newly pregnant and overwhelmed by the prospect of navigating this journey? Are you hoping to find calm, empowerment, and transformation but don't know how to make that happen? Enter the book Feng Shui Mommy, Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood. This holistic companion offers in-depth guidance through all four trimesters, providing specific suggestions for mind, body, and spirit nourishment. Welcome delight and curiosity into your journey while embracing each phase with purpose and calm. Get your copy from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and other major retailers.
Are you someone who is fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they're too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, or at least really wild and interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based off the book of the same name and dives into all of the pregnancy, birth, and mothering topics that make many people blush or scratch their heads. I do all the boring research so you don't have to and bring you interviews with the leading experts in the topics I cover. I also share all the things about myself, Bailey Gaddis. I'm all about TMI. You'll also hear stories from brave women who gave permission to have their stories shared. So come along, my friend, on a journey into the beautiful underbelly of making, growing, and raising babies.
Postpartum hemorrhaging, or essentially excessive vaginal bleeding after having a baby, happens to 1 to 5 in 100 women. This episode explores the primary causes, symptoms, and treatments of postpartum hemorrhaging. Learn how the uterus continues to contract after childbirth to help the placenta release and how complications can arise if the placenta does not detach properly. Understand the signs of postpartum hemorrhage, including excessive bleeding, sudden drop in blood pressure, and other alarming symptoms. Discover what care providers do to manage and treat postpartum hemorrhaging, from administering fluids and medications to performing surgical interventions if necessary.
Remember, your care providers are there to support you and ensure your well-being. If you ever have concerns about your postpartum symptoms, always reach out to your healthcare team. Tune in to gain valuable insights and feel empowered in your journey through motherhood.
If you have any questions about this or anything else about pregnancy, childbirth, early motherhood, let me know in the comments. If you can like, subscribe, comment, that would be so incredibly helpful. That will allow me to keep providing this content for you guys. All right. Love you.
Are you fascinated by all the aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood that often go unspoken? Welcome to the "Asking for a Pregnant Friend" podcast, your go-to source for taboo, intriguing, and essential topics surrounding motherhood. Based on the book of the same name, our podcast delves into the lesser-discussed areas of pregnancy, birth, and mothering with expert interviews, personal stories, and all the TMI details from your host, Bailey Gaddis.
In this episode, we focus on one of the most crucial exams new mothers face: the six-week postpartum checkup. Learn what to expect during this vital visit, from physical exams to mental health assessments. Discover why this appointment is key for confirming your physical and emotional well-being and get tips on preparing for the checkup. We'll also discuss postpartum birth control options, the importance of mental health screenings, and when it's safe to resume sexual activity.
Join us on this journey into the beautiful underbelly of making, growing, and raising babies. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment to keep this valuable content coming your way!
Are you someone who is fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they're too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, or at least really wild and interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based off the book of the same name and dives into all of the pregnancy, birth, and mothering topics that make many people blush or scratch their heads.
I do all the boring research so you don't have to and bring you interviews with the leading experts in the topics I cover. I also share all the things about myself, Bailey Gaddis. I'm all about TMI. You'll also hear stories from brave women who gave permission to have their stories shared. So come along, my friend, on a journey into the beautiful underbelly of making, growing, and raising babies.
After having a baby, you will go through three stages of postpartum bleeding. This postpartum bleed is called lochia and consists of blood, tissue lining of your uterus, amniotic fluid, different bacteria, microorganisms, and any leftover fetal membranes. In this episode, we discuss the three stages of lochia: lochia rubra, lochia serosa, and lochia alba, including what to expect and when to seek medical advice.
If you have any questions about this or anything else about pregnancy, childbirth, or early motherhood, go ahead and let me know in the comments. If you can like, subscribe, and comment, that would be so incredibly helpful. That will allow me to keep providing this content for you.
Is pregnancy or early motherhood making you feel other than? Is it triggering all sorts of weird emotional and physical stuff you are sure no one else is going through? If so, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask About Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Early Motherhood. This book is like the modern-day Dear Abby for pregnant women and new moms who want to get straight yet loving answers to the questions that make you blush. You can get your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and everywhere else books are sold.
Are you fascinated by all things pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood that few people talk about? Welcome to the Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast, where we dive into taboo and interesting topics based on the book of the same name. Hosted by Bailey Gaddis, this episode uncovers the misconceptions about foremilk and hindmilk, explaining the differences and benefits of each. Learn how your baby's feeding process works and why both types of milk are essential for their development. Join us on a journey into the beautiful underbelly of making, growing, and raising babies.
Discover how the watery foremilk, rich in lactose, supports brain and nerve development, while the fattier hindmilk provides the energy and nutrients needed for growth. Bailey Gaddis breaks down the science in an easy-to-understand way, ensuring you have all the information you need for a blissful breastfeeding experience.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment to keep this empowering content coming your way. For more in-depth guidance, check out Bailey's book, Feng Shui Mommy, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and other retailers.
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast! Host Bailey Gaddis dives into the frequently asked question about maintaining intense exercise routines during pregnancy. Can it harm the baby? Will it cause a miscarriage? Bailey shares expert advice from doctors and midwives to clarify these concerns.
Discover if it’s safe to continue your pre-pregnancy workout plan and learn about the exercise modalities recommended for expecting mothers. Whether you’re an athlete or someone looking to start a fitness regime during pregnancy, this episode offers valuable guidance on how to stay active safely.
Bailey also provides a sneak peek into her upcoming book on crafting your unique parenting style, blending intuition with evidence-based information. Tune in for practical tips, heartfelt stories, and a supportive community on your journey through pregnancy and motherhood.
The common signs that it's time to seek the support of a fertility specialist.
To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
The signs that indicate it might be time to see a fertility specialist.
To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
The evaluations women and men need before using donor eggs.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
A breakdown of what postpartum doulas do, how they charge, and if they're worth the money.
To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
A breakdown of what uterine fibroids, how they impact fertility, and how fertility specialists can help.
To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
Advice for how to navigate the annoyance your pregnant partner might feel for you, and how to make them feel deeply loved and supported.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
Insight into the many reasons pregnant people sometimes find their partner to be the most irritating person ever.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
New Year's resolutions for those hoping to develop a healthy pregnancy in 2023.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Two ideas Tibetans utilize to create a more meaningful pregnancy experience.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
Discover one of the most effective ways to calm the nervous system during birth.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
Tips on how to support yourself as you work to develop a bond with your baby.
To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
A go-to checklist to help ensure you have a healthy and healthy home birth.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Hear the heartbreaking story of Ashley Bugge who was widowed at the age of 34 when her husband died in a scuba diving accident. At the time, Ashley was 6-months pregnant and had two young children. Ashley has since authored three books, The Ocean Is Calling, Always Coming Back Home, and A Hui Hou, and is a speaker and polar explorer with Sea Women Expeditions.
Learn more about Ashley at ashleybugge.com
A guided meditation to help pregnant people feel calm as an epidural is being placed.
Note: Do not listen to this while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
A guided meditation to help pregnant people tap into a well of courage to utilize during childbirth.
Note: Do not listen to this while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
A guided meditation to help pregnant people advocate for their birthing rights.
Note: Do not listen to this while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A series of empowering birth affirmations to help pregnant people prepare and move through a calm, healthy, and happy birth experience.
Note: Do not listen to this while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A guided meditation to support pregnant people in envisioning a gentle, safe, and empowered c-section birth experience.
Note: Do not listen to this while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A guided meditation to help pregnant people increase the chance of experiencing an orgasmic birth.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A guided meditation to support pregnant people in achieving ultimate relaxation to support their baby in turning out of the breech into the vertex (head down) position.
Note: Do not listen while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)
A guided meditation to support pregnant people in replacing fear of childbirth with hope, trust, and even excitement for the birth process.
Note: Do not listen while driving.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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The types of foods that will help prime your body for a healthy pregnancy.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Tips for women trying to prepare their mind and body for a healthy pregnancy.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A meditation to support you in envisioning your reproductive system glowing with health.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Insight into the research showing that myo-inositol supplementation might support fertility health, especially in women with PCOS.
- Many studies indicate that inositol could support ovulation and pregnancy in women with PCOS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28544572/
- A primary reason inositol might benefit women with PCOS is that it can improve insulin sensitivity, support the balance of blood glucose levels and reduce insulin resistance https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8425485/
- Research has shown that women with PCOS often have high levels of insulin, as they have reduced sensitivity to some functions of insulin https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-59259-716-1_19
- These high insulin levels can then cause the ovaries to produce excess testosterone, which can cause an imbalance in LH, luteinizing hormone and FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6781875/
- In one study women had lower levels of testosterone and a more ideal balance of LH and FSH after taking inositol supplements for 12-weeks https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23336594/
- One study found that inositol improves the quality of embryos and clinical pregnancy rates in women without PCOS utilizing IVF, in vitro fertilization https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29245250/
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A breakdown of the common symptoms of PCOS and how it’s typically treated.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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The truth about the potential, initial discomfort of breastfeeding, and what to do about it.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Learn more about what a chemical pregnancy is, if it’s a sign of a fertility issue, and when you can start trying to conceive again after having this type of miscarriage.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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A breakdown of the medications many women are surprised to find are typically safe to take when breastfeeding, and those doctors commonly advise against.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Discover the absolute earliest time you might be able to get a positive result on a pregnancy test.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Learn more about why boobs get itchy during pregnancy, and what to do about it.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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The lowdown on why pregnant women can grow excess body hair, and when it’s a sign of a health issue.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Insight into why some pregnant women get acne and dark spots on their face, and what to do about it.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Support for navigating a negative body image during pregnancy and finding acceptance and even gratitude for your changing body and appearance.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Everything you need to know about the color, consistency, and odor of discharge during pregnancy, when it’s a problem, and what you can do about it.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Tips for safely managing the odors of your vagina during pregnancy, and when they might be a sign of a problem.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Tips for getting more comfortable having sex during pregnancy, and maybe even turning it into the best sex of your life.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Discover why you might be almost constantly aroused during pregnancy, and if it’s safe to masturbate.
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Insight into why the vulva might become swollen and discolored during pregnancy, when it’s a sign of a problem, and what to do about it.
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Discover why your vagina might smell weird during pregnancy, what to do about the smell, and when it might be a sign of a problem.
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Learn how to feel more comfortable when having sex during pregnancy, and how to make it more pleasurable.
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How to deal with swelling, varicose veins, and discoloration in the vulva during pregnancy.
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Learn more about what it means if you don’t really like kids but you’re pregnant or interested in getting pregnant.
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Support for releasing guilt over initially considering terminating the pregnancy you now feel is right for your life.
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Learn how to release the fear that your childbirth birth class won’t result in the exact birth experience you’re hoping for.
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Discover why you might have some wild sex dreams during pregnancy, and what to do about them.
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Information about your chance of a repeat pregnancy loss, and how to navigate the emotions of pregnancy after a loss.
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Insight into what it might mean if you see blood on your toilet paper during pregnancy, and how to deal with the related anxiety.
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Insight into how different sexually transmitted diseases impact pregnancy, and how to tell your doctor if you have a STD.
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Support for navigating the emotions that can arise if you discover your baby is not the sex you’d hoped for.
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Why you shouldn't feel guilty about firing your doctor or midwife, and tips for finding a medical care provider who makes you feel safe and empowered during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Effective tips for minimizing swelling during pregnancy, and when it could be a sign of a more serious health condition.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Learn more about the research on the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding on babies.
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Learn more about research being done on blood biomarkers that could eventually help care providers determine who has a high risk of developing postpartum depression. This research could even lead to discoveries in how to prevent postpartum depression.
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Discover why some women kind of hate everyone during pregnancy, and what to do about it.
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Determining if you want to share your decision to use donor eggs, and how to navigate those potential conversations.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Discover how stress from arguing during pregnancy can impact you and your baby, and how to minimize the potential harm.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Navigating the tricky situation of sharing your pregnancy news with a friend who can't get pregnant or recently experienced a pregnancy loss.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Discover the surprising statistic about infidelity during pregnancy and how women can navigate this issue.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Dive into the disconcerting identity shift that can happen during pregnancy, and discover ways to hold on to, and continue to develop, your unique, dynamic self.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Discover why it can be normal to kind of, sorta, completely hate your partner during pregnancy. And because it's no fun to despise your special someone we also explore how to navigate the irritation and discord so we can start loving them again.
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Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
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Discover the many fascinating ways the body supports a pregnancy.
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A glimpse into the research that's being done on placentas to hopefully discover why the body allows cancer tumors to grow.
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Learn the very normal biological responses to breastfeeding that can lead to women getting aroused, or even orgasming.
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Discover the wonders of the phenomenon of fetomaternal microchimerism, which involves maternal cells passing into the baby, and vice versa, during pregnancy.
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Tips for navigating the jealousy that can arise when you're around pregnant people and are facing infertility or pregnancy loss.
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Learn about the option of cord blood banking, how it can impact your family, and if it's worth the money.
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Discover fascinating facts about the placenta and what you might experience if you consume it after childbirth.
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A look into the circumstances that can lead to men producing breast milk.
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An interview with psychologist Megan Rudd Van Alstine on why moms can have scary, intrusive thoughts in the early days of motherhood and what to do about them.
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Effective tips for dealing with breast engorgement, and why a new mom of triplets, Linda Jones, had armpit engorgement when her milk came in.
Link to Linda's TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepin.up.with.3joneses/video/7056721824926780719?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1⟨=en
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Insight into why Black women in the United States are four times as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or in the first year after birth than white women, and what can be done to change that.
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An exploration of what the pregnant man and pregnant person emojis mean for pregnancy and chestfeeding inclusivity.
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Effective tips for improving your postpartum sex life, and how to navigate changes in the vagina.
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An exploration of all that's wrong with a host of The No Filter podcast saying he'd leave his wife if she "lets herself go" after pregnancy.
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Effective tips for having a birth filled with passion and pleasure.
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Interview on how to have a more pleasurable birth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, the director of Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, and co-author of Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience
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Welcome to the Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast. This podcast is based on the book by the same name and is all about diving into pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood topics our culture has made taboo. We’ll also explore topics that I, and you guys, find fascinating. With that said, this is a collaborative podcast. If you have a topic you’d like me to cover, please email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com You can also learn more about me here.
Essentially, this podcast is like the modern day Dear Abbey for pregnant women and new moms, or just curious people, who want to get straight, yet loving, answers to the pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood questions they’re too afraid to ask.
While the journey to motherhood unlocks a wonderland of joy and transformation, it also unlocks a flood of questions women often feel too embarrassed or ashamed to ask. They hold in queries and concerns about their swollen-to-capacity labia, an almost constant desire to masturbate, fears that their partner will cheat on them, strange smells coming from various orifices, being disappointed about their baby’s sex, and a litany of other question marks they stuff down, afraid they’ll be judged if the words spill out.
So these women frantically search through pregnancy, childbirth and mothering books, and online forums, hoping they’ll find someone who has had these questions and found compassionate, accurate answers. But they don’t. They either find watered down versions of what they seek, or in the case of online forums or chat-rooms, the “shameful” question is often met with vicious judgments that make the woman feel mortified and confused. What they seek are candid answers to their questions no one wants to talk about in an uncensored way. They yearn to explore, and eventually move past, these topics in an upfront manner that’s free of judgment.
As a childbirth preparation educator and birth doula I’ve found that once I’m able to get my clients away from the ears of their partners they spill these hidden questions. And as we work through them, I see the women lighten. They feel understood and less alone in what they perceived as their weird or shameful conundrums.
This podcast and the book it’s based on is the culmination of all the questions I’ve heard in whispers after childbirth classes, from girlfriends who look over their shoulder at the cafe to make sure no one is listening, or from my YouTube viewers who email questions because they don’t want them seen on public comments. These women are leading a secret life in a scary pocket of their mind and want a way out. They want a way to free these hidden concerns by way of answers.
My hope is that every time you listen to this podcast you’re relieved to find information about one of the questions you didn’t think other women had, feel more connected to the worldwide community of soon-to-be mothers and new moms, and find peace as you become informed about the aspects of your journey most shy away from.
So, why am I the one to do this podcast? As I’ve mentioned, I wrote the book on it, but more so this all stemmed from all the shame I felt during my own pregnancies. I had so many questions that I was sure made me other than. I wanted women and their partners to have a one stop shop to go deep into these topics.
In addition to personally relating to pretty much everything I talk about on this podcast I’m also deep in the fertility, pregnancy, birth and mothering world professionally. In addition to being an author of pregnancy and birth books, I’m a childbirth educator and birth doula, and own the egg donor agency Graceful Beginnings. I also write for publications like Working Mother, Fit Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Newborn, Redbook, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Scary Mommy, American Baby and other places about pregnancy and beyond. In addition, I write the website content and blogs for many of the biggest fertility clinics in the United States. So yeah, this stuff is my life.
The goal is that each week, you’re able to tune in and explore taboo topics and those that are just really wild and cool, so you can have a more enlightened, curiosity filled journey into a through motherhood.
Thanks for joining me!