Ep 151: Hug Your Hormones: Key players in pregnancy and birth

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss key pregnancy hormones and their roles in conception, pregnancy, and labor. They emphasize the importance of honoring and understanding these hormones to support a healthy and empowered pregnancy journey. The hormones discussed include relaxin, HCG, estrogen, oxytocin, progesterone, and prolactin. This conversation explores the role of hormones in pregnancy and childbirth. It covers topics such as nighttime feedings and their impact on ovulation, the hormones involved in labor, the role of prostaglandins in cervical softening, the signaling of the baby for birth, the importance of oxytocin in labor, and the role of endorphins in pain relief. It also discusses the impact of cortisol and adrenaline on labor, and provides tips for supporting healthy hormones through sleep, movement, and nutrition. The conversation concludes with recommendations for additional resources on hormones.Resources mentioned in episode:Hormone Intelligence by Dr, Aviva RommBooks by Lily NicholsTaking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni WeschlerThe First 40 Days by Heng OuChapters:00:00 Introduction and Honoring Hormones05:50 Relaxin08:08 HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin)09:59 Estrogen11:40 Oxytocin14:03 Progesterone16:00 Prolactin16:28 Nighttime Feedings and Ovulation18:04 Prostaglandins and Cervical Softening19:20 Baby Signaling and Due Dates20:16 Oxytocin and Labor21:39 Supporting Oxytocin Flow22:37 Endorphins and Pain Relief23:06 Transition and Intensity of Labor24:06 Cortisol and Adrenaline in Labor25:38 Supporting Hormones through Sleep, Movement, and Nutrition27:45 Chiropractic Care and Nervous System Function29:54 Additional Resources for Learning about HormonesSupport the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.