Episode 215: Noah's Birth Story and Postpartum Recovery

Are you considering natural childbirth? Want to know what the birthing center experience is like? If you followed Becki’s pregnancy, you’ll want to hear this special episode all about Noah’s birth! From eating dates and drinking red raspberry leaf tea to acupuncture and castor oil, learn what you can do to prepare your body for birth and kickstart labor.    In this episode, Becki details the story of Noah’s birth. Learn about recognizing signs of labor, natural induction techniques, and get the nitty gritty play by play (complete with audio clips) of the whole birth experience. This episode also covers postpartum recovery, foods and supplements you will want on hand to ease postpartum pain, as well as planning for lab work after breastfeeding.    Also in this episode:  Past Episodes on PregnancyEpisode 21: Ali’s First Trimester Episode 25: Ali’s Second Trimester Episode 27: Ali’s Third Trimester  Episode 134: Keto and Pregnancy Episode 186: Becki’s First Trimester Episode 196: Becki’s Second Trimester Episode 213: Becki’s Third Trimester Episode 55: Breastfeeding Ali’s Natural C-Section Noah’s Birth Story Natural Induction StrategiesRed Raspberry Leaf Tea RRL Tea Recipes Evidence on Dates to Start Labor Effect of Dates in Late Pregnancy on the Duration of Labor in Nulliparous Women Acupuncture Miles Circuit Sex to Kickstart Labor Nipple Stimulation/Pumping Castor Oil Pineapple Evening Primrose Oil Becki’s Birth Playlist  Delayed Cord Clamping Skin to Skin  Placenta Encapsulation Hormonal Cascades of Labor and Postpartum Postpartum RecoveryGeneral pain relief:Super Turmeric 6/day Inflamazyme 6/day Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD use code ALIMILLERRD Arnica Cream Magnesium Oil  Cramping/After Birth PainsRelax & Regulate 1-2 scoops Afterease Tincture Wound care/tissue inflammation:Motherlove Sitz Spray Sitz Bath Tea Peri Bottle Frida Mom Ice Packs Recovery Meals and SnacksFurther Food Collagen & Gelatin use code ALIMILLERD Fond Bone Broth use code ALIMILLERRD Youtube: 4 Tips to Make the Perfect Bone Broth  Simple Bolognese Labs at 1 Year OutNeurohormone Complete Plus Complete Thyroid Micronutrient Panel   Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com