Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast

How to Prepare Your Mind & Body for Childbirth

In order to have a better birth, there are certain things that we need to do during our pregnancies to help us achieve our wishes. For today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kerry Tuschhoff, the founder/director and owner of Hypnobabies. Kerry has years of experience in supporting thousands of mothers during their pregnancies and at their births and I was able to get some amazing information from her about preparing our minds and bodies for childbirth. If you are currently expecting and are wanting to do everything you can to have a better birth, Kerry and I are breaking it all down for you.

Motherhood: Expectations vs Realities

There are certain expectations that women have when we first become pregnant on what motherhood will actually be like. We think of all the happy, good, and wonderful things we'v been told, which it definitely can be. But then, once we hold our brand new little babies, reality hits. We see and experience a whole new side that most mothers don't talk about. Today's episode I am chatting with Whitney Bausman, author of the book Partly Sunny: An Honest and Humorous Look at the First Weeks of Bringing Home a Newborn. Join us as we break down motherhood: expectations vs. realities.

What is a Postpartum Doula?

We've covered everything you want to know about birth doula care in one of our previous episodes, so today we are covering postpartum doula care. Most people have never heard of a postpartum doula. What do they do? What's the difference between a postpartum doula and a nanny? What is their training and certification like? How much do they charge, and what do they do?

22 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Pediatrician

When pregnant, it's important to schedule consultations with local pediatricians. You want to find the right pediatrician for your baby and your family. Here are the questions that you need to ask when interviewing a pediatrician.

22 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Pediatricians - https://www.baby-chick.com/questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-pediatricians/

12 Tips for a Happier, Healthier Birth

Sharing tips on how to have the healthiest and best birth possible.

 

Say This Not That: 10 Things Not to Say to a Pregnant Person

Every pregnant person has heard some not so nice comments during their pregnancy. There are the top 10 things not to say to someone who is pregnant.

How to Soothe a Fussy Baby

It's normal for babies to cry, but it can be tough on anyone when the baby doesn't stop crying. If your little one is difficult to soothe, we're sharing some helpful tips to get your baby back to a calm state. On today's episode learn why babies cry and what you can do to respond to those specific needs and have a happy baby. 

 

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How To Do Infant Massage: https://www.baby-chick.com/how-to-do-infant-massage/

What is a Doula?

Have you heard the word "doula" but not sure what a doula is? We're covering all the details on what a doula is, what a doula does, the benefits of having a doula, how much doula care costs, and more. 

For more on this topic please be sure to check out our website:

What is a Doula?: https://www.baby-chick.com/what-is-a-doula/

The Modern Day Doula: https://www.baby-chick.com/the-modern-day-doula/

How to Write a Birth Plan: https://www.baby-chick.com/creating-your-perfect-birth-plan/

When to Go to the Hospital in Labor as a First Time Mom

Many women aren't sure when the right time is to head to the hospital in labor. You may have been told one thing, but we're sharing the best time to go to the hospital for first time mothers in labor.

For more on this topic please be sure to check out our website: https://www.baby-chick.com/when-to-go-to-the-hospital-in-labor/

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