Thinking Positive
By Thinking Positive Podcast
We aim to be a source for reliable, relatable, and positive information through all parts of pregnancy and motherhood. Join us every Friday as we cover all things birth/women's health!
Thinking PositiveJan 15, 2021
Megan's Birth Story
Aaaand, we're back!
After a week hiatus, we bring you Megan Melvin's birth story.
Megan labored with her son for several hours before being rushed into an emergency cesarean. This episode may scare some women, but we believe hearing a variety of stories, with positive outcomes, is the best way to prepare for the birth experience.
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
Postpartum Depression Journey
Happy Friday everyone!
This week we have a long-y, but a good-y. Jessie and I were able to sit down with Aly, the founder of an organization called PPD Journey.
Aly shares her own experience with postpartum depression, and walks us through the different ways this condition can manifest in people.
Approximately 1 in 7 women are affected by this, and 1 in 4 men experience this as well. Tune in this week to learn more!
Trigger Warning:
In this episode we discuss postpartum depression. Please use discretion/best judgement.
Resources:
https://www.ppdjourney.com/
https://www.postpartum.net/
Aly's Birth Story
Week 11?! Can you believe it, because we can't.
This week we talk with Aly Thayer about the pregnancies and births of her two daughters.
Aly had two very different experiences although, both ended up being cesareans. We get very real about the fear of the unknown associated with having an unplanned c-section, and the dreaded "after birth poop" we've all read about online in this episode.
Thanks for listening!
Jessie's Second Birth Story
Happy Friday Friends!
This week, following our interview with Hannah, we cover Jessie's birth story with her second daughter, Gia.
Jessie discovers her pregnancy may not have gone as smoothly as she remembers! We cover her worries of an ectopic pregnancy early on, her massage during labor, and her frantic drive to the hospital on an empty tank of gas. Listen along for all of the relatable details in the story of Gia's birth this week!
Interviewing a Prenatal Massage Therapist
This week, podcast host, Hannah Randell gives us the scoop on prenatal massage!
Hannah covers the benefits of getting a massage during your pregnancy, how to ensure you book with a qualified therapist, and info you should have before going in to feel comfortable and safe. Because, as Jessie says, "knowledge is power"!
Resources:
https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/massage-and-pregnancy/
Sarah W's Birth Story
We're back! Listen in as we talk to Sarah Williams about the birth of her daughter Liliana.
Sarah conceived her daughter via IUI, and gave birth at the beginning of the global pandemic.
We cover some unique challenges in this episode, such as the challenges of being so involved with every single step of conception, and how postpartum can sneak up on you in unexpected ways.
Sarah's Birth Story
This week we sit down with Sarah Hooks to talk about her birth’s with her two children, Ellie and Emmett.
For her first birth, Sarah was induced and had an epidural in a hospital, and for her second, she labored naturally in a hospital.
Tune in to hear how relaxing your face and hands could assist in your labor, and how helpful laboring in a bathtub can be!
Resources:
Spinningbabies.com
www.youtube.com/channel/UC14hksGNKLU5Ny8c145cuzw
Interviewing a Doula
It's finally here! This week we have Jess Caldwell, a certified Doula and Midwife in training, on the podcast.
Jess helps us understand what exactly a Doula does, how they assist in the birth process, and how to find one that fits your needs.
Resources:
evidencebasedbirth.com
Katt's Birth Story
Happy Friday everyone!
This week we talk to Katt, a cancer survivor and business owner, about her pregnancy and birth with her daughter, Lyla.
Katt gave birth just after hitting the 41 week mark. In this episode she discusses her road to conception, the challenge of being prescribed blood thinners during pregnancy, and some of the best advice she was given during her journey.
Trigger Warning:
In this episode we discuss the subject of miscarriages. Please use discretion/best judgement.
Avery's Birth Story
This week we have Avery on to talk about the unmedicated hospital birth of her daughter, Hollis.
Avery gave birth just before hitting her 42 week mark, and talks about the infamous "ring of fire", methods of coping through a natural birth, and how having her mother has her doula helped guide her through the process.
Interviewing a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Our first interview with a professional is finally here!
Happy Friday! We couldn't be more excited to talk with Lauren Grude this week about women's health, myths you may still believe about your body, and so much more.
Resources:
ACOG.org
MayoClinic.org
NationalCoalitionForSexualHealth.org
Sophie’s Birth Story
This week, we interview friend of the podcast, Sophie!
Sophie covers both of her pregnancies in this episode. Sophie experienced preeclampsia with her first pregnancy, and had a planned induction for her second. Tune in to hear how her first baby, Mia, and second baby, Oliver, made their way into to this world!
Jessie's Birth Story
Welcome to week one of Thinking Positive!
This week, we interview host of the podcast, Jessie!
Jessie's birth did not go as she originally planned because of a preeclampsia diagnosis near the end of her pregnancy.
Tune in to hear how her first baby, Enolia, made her debut to this world
Thinking Positive - Introduction
Hello all! Welcome to Thinking Positive with Jessie and Hannah.
We aim to be a source for reliable, relatable, and positive information through all parts of pregnancy and motherhood. Join us every Friday as we cover all things birth/women's health!