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Send us Fan Mail Pregnancy, birth, postpartum… and somehow we still found time to talk about Jon Snow and his merry men  We had the best chat with a pelvic floor PT about why taking care of your pelvic floor before, during, and after pregnancy is SO important. It's actually not all about kegels and peeing when you sneeze. From preparing for birth to supporting your postpartum recovery, your pelvic floor is a queen and deserves a little TLC through every chapter. 👑 Connect with Karen! https://www.empoweryourselfpt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/empower_yourself_pt/ Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Hey babes,  Remember us? I know, we missed y'all too! Here's a quick update on us, the pod, and some big things we sort of didn't get a chance to tell you about.  Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail So, you're being induced. Regardless of the reason, it does not need to be scary or full of the unknown! This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to prepare yourself and your partner for the reality of what your impending induction may hold. How long will it take? What can you bring to be more comfortable? And how to pace yourself to maximize your energy and make it to the finish line. Important article we discussed: American Society of Anesthesiologists say Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Fresh outta hurricane Beryl, Eleanor and Alex are leaning into the fresh trauma and going through items you'll need to help prepare for any extreme weather events. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or have small babies or children an easy checklist helps everyone handle things. Products we mentioned: Berkey Filters Eleanor's YETI Cooler Alex's RTIC Cooler Helpful links: CDC guidelines for breastmilk/breastfeeding during an emergency Kellymom - Power outage and milk storage Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Last week we focused on the things our clients voted as their "biggest wastes of money" - this week we flipped the script and cover the items we really like and recommend. For you! Hotmilk Lingerie  Simple Wishes Store Pumping Bra Kindred Bravely Bodily  Ingrid & Isabel Maternity Tank Top Bamboobies KeaBabies nursing pads  Soothies, Ninni, and Dr. Browns pacifiers  Depends, Always, and Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail There are so many things recommended when you are prepping for baby. Buy this boob thing, this crib, this rocker, this breast pump. No not that one, this one! And with all the money spent on different things, what are some items that are just not worth the hype? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the items their clients swear were wastes of money.  Shout out to the bump squad for their votes this week!  Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail You've taken the birth class, practiced your breathing, and done a practice drive to the hospital, but what happens when you step into those doors? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the step before you are admitted and sent to labor and delivery. The choices you can make and ways to make the triage experience more comfortable.  Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions PTSD, hospital transfer, and Obstetric violence/forced cervical exam, PPD, anxiety, and OCD.     **Please care for yourself and if this is a trigger for you please skip this episode!**    This week Eleanor shares her second birth story with us. She planned for a home birth but during the birth, plans changed but not for the reason you might think! This has been on Eleanor's heart for a while, and it's now the right time for her to share with us.  Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail It was time for a revamp! Thanks for sticking with us while we worked out our kinks and our semi - new direction for the pod. Who knew it would take as long as it did? Not us! Eleanor and Alex discuss their updates, as well as where they've been the last 6 months or so. Also - Alex's black eye. Not good times. So we're EXTRA happy to be back with y'all!  Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Are you team Mother's Day or do you avoid this holiday at all costs? This week Eleanor and Alex dissect the holiday and how they wish it could be improved. Or at least made more enjoyable! Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Rowan Twosisters, CPM, LM  is a Midwife, Aware Practitioner, and STREAM Pelvic Specialist. Twosisters joined us for an amazing interview to talk all about Cervical Scarring. If you’re someone with a uterus or knows someone with a uterus, this is a fantastic episode to listen to. Cervical scarring can sound big and scary and feel quite overwhelming, but Twosisters breaks the information down for us into simple, educational pieces. Cervical Scar Tissue, A Bigger Deal Than You Think is your guide to increased ease with fertility, labor and birth. Get this book at https://bookshop.org/ or on Amazon! Inside this book, you'll learn: - Why scar tissue forms on the cervix - Why almost no one cares until it becomes a labor block - What you can do to keep it from derailing your birth preferences Labor and birth can be full of wild cards, a cervix that prevents a straightforward delivery doesn't have to be one of them. #ounceofprevention Check out Rowan’s Website https://preggers.rocks/ and her recipe for Probiotic Porridge! Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Eleanor was on the radio! Check out this short bonus episode where Eleanor appeared on Houston radio KPFT 90.1 to talk about maternal mortality, racism, and the role of a doula as people transition into parenthood. CHILDREN AT RISK is a non-partisan research and advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of poor public policies affecting children. Using the tools of research and advocacy, CHILDREN AT RISK works on a broad range of children’s issues, including education, parenting and family well-being, health and nutrition, immigration, and the fight to end human trafficking. Check out their website to learn more:  Children At Risk Eleanor's Instagram Alex's Instagram Podcast Instagram Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Parents of littles who have allergies and sensitivities know that it's not always solved with a simple cream or 1 trip to the doctor. This week Dr. Kim Tran from Integrated Chiro and Wellness joins the pod to share her story of her son Emerson's experience with food and environmental allergies/sensitivities. Her story is a powerful one that shows parents we don't have to just stop at one place for relief and sometimes, we need to keep digging and advocating for our kids.  Connect with Dr. Kim Tran! https://www.fulshearkatychiro.com/ Instagram @dr_kimtran and @integratedchirowellness Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ichirowellness Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail If you elect to use an epidural as a form of pain relief we WANT it to work for you. But in the event you're one of the unlucky 10% of people who do not have the full pain free experience. What are your other options? This week Alex and Eleanor discuss back up plans and other options - just in case! Connect with us!      Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPodcast Instagram  ITFW @inthefamilywaypodcast  Alex @htxwombservice  Eleanor @eleanorpradodoula Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Goodbye 2022! You were a year of growth and expansion whether we meant it to be one or not. Eleanor and Alex discuss their years as well as what they want to do better next year. Join us for a fun recap! Side note:  It's amazing how you blink and time has run away from you! Unfortunately this episode had a bit of overlap with the audio so it took some extra time and finesse to get through it. Thanks for being patient with us! Connect with us!      Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPodcast Instagram  ITFW @inthefamilywaypodcast  Alex @htxwombservice  Eleanor @eleanorpradodoula Connect with us!   Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's Instagram