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Your Birth Advocate

by Emily Skaar

Are you pregnant or trying to conceive and desire unbiased information and childbirth education? Is this your first baby and you want to be informed on labor and delivery? Have you had a baby before, but want a different experience in labor this time? This podcast is for you. Real evidence based education. Learn the red flags from providers and hospitals. Education that will empower you to advocate for yourself in labor. My name is Emily. I am a labor and delivery nurse with a passion for education birthers on advocating for themselves in labor! I am glad to have your here!

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Episodes

  1. Birth Plan 101

    Have you heard of a birth plan, but do not know where to start? This podcast is for you! Today we talk about what a birth plan is, how it can help you in your labor and delivery experience, my best tips for creating one and what NOT TO DO. Are you pregnant and want to start looking into birth...

  2. Pregnancy and Labor Q&A

    This week I answered questions that you had on pregnancy, labor, and birth. Some topics we cover are epidural, Pitocin, movement in labor, and requesting a c-section! I hope you enjoy it! Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is educational and no medical advice.

  3. Should I eat in labor?

    Today we are going to compare the research and policies of countries in regards to eating in labor. By the end of this episode, you should have enough things in your toolbox to make an informed choice for yourself. DISCLAIMER: During this episode, I used some language that was not inclusive due…

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  4. Advocating in Labor Part 4; Advocating in Action

    Listen for tangible tips to use while you are in labor and need to advocate for yourself. You do not want to miss this. You can use these tips during pregnancy or birth!

  5. Tips for Advocating in Labor; Part 3 How to do Research

    Do you want to know the most up to date research on birth topics, but are overwhelmed in the process? This is the podcast episode for you! In this episode, we go over the basics of doing research so you know you are finding good information. Here are a couple resources I mentioned today: American...

  6. Tip for Advocating During Labor; Part 2 Picking Your Provider

    One of the most important parts of birth is having a provider that you can trust. Advocating for yourself during labor can be scary in pregnancy, but if you start by thoughtfully picking your provider, you can make it so much easier. After this episode, you will be ready to pick the best provider...

  7. Tips for Advocating During Labor: Part 1; Consent and Refusal

    In the first part of this series, Tips for Advocating During Labor, we talk about the ins and outs of consent and refusal. After this episode, you will be more than ready to notice shady consent tactics and know your rights to refuse. Click the link below to follow me on TikTok and Instagram and...

  8. Your Birth Advocate, The Podcast

    Want to know more about this podcast and what to expect? Listen here for a preview of what is to come! I am excited for you to come with me on this journey! Subscribe to be informed whenever a new episode launches! Join me on Thursday, June 17th at 4:00 P.M central time for the LAUNCH with FOUR...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Are you pregnant or trying to conceive and desire unbiased information and childbirth education? Is this your first baby and you want to be informed on labor and delivery? Have you had a baby before, but want a different experience in labor this time? This podcast is for you. Real evidence based education. Learn the red flags from providers and hospitals. Education that will empower you to advocate for yourself in labor. My name is Emily. I am a labor and delivery nurse with a passion for education birthers on advocating for themselves in labor! I am glad to have your here!

HOSTED BY

Emily Skaar

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How many episodes does Your Birth Advocate have?

Your Birth Advocate currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Your Birth Advocate about?

Are you pregnant or trying to conceive and desire unbiased information and childbirth education? Is this your first baby and you want to be informed on labor and delivery? Have you had a baby before, but want a different experience in labor this time? This podcast is for you. Real evidence based...

How often does Your Birth Advocate release new episodes?

Your Birth Advocate has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Your Birth Advocate?

Your Birth Advocate is created and hosted by Emily Skaar.
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