The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth Joy

The doulas are birth-nerding out this episode! Suzzie Vehrs is sharing her experience as a doula supporting over 200 births. She shares her perspective on birth plans, advocacy and setting yourself up with a good birthing team. Connect with Suzzie: https://shebirthsbravely.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shebirthsbravely/ Connect with Liz: https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off Use our exclusive link to get 20% off - honeylove.com/JOY

Dr. Shivani Gupta is a busy wife and mother of two who understands the challenges modern women face when it comes to putting their health and well-being first. Unfortunately for many women self-care has become a dirty word and yet another unrealistic expectation on their never-ending to-do list. Dr. Shivani created her revolutionary Modern Ayurveda program and Fusionary Formulas to fuse East and West practices for self-care, digestion, stress reduction, and metabolism. Her goal is to ensure no more women sacrifice their health for the life they deserve. Connet w Dr. Shivani https://shivanigupta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ Try Fusionary Formulas - use code JOY for a discount https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=Main+Nave+Drshivani.com&utm_campaign=Dr.+Shivani+Page+ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsor The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth Joy is sponsored by BetterHelp. https://www.betterhelp.com/PTPS today to get 10% off your first month

Most people don't think of having an IV during labor as an intervention, but any outside or foreign thing to our body is! This episode is going to dive into the risks and benefits of getting an IV (intravenous line) during labor.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off Resources https://evidencebasedbirth.com/iv-fluids-during-labor/#:~:text=What%20Are%20Intravenous%20(IV)%20Fluids,dextrose%20solutions%20 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339410320_Influence_of_intrapartum_maternal_fluids_on_weight_loss_in_breastfed_newborns https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22834720/ Additional Resources Needed - code esandoz20 for 20% off https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 LMT http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz Redmonds Relyte https://redmond.life/collections/re-lyte-hydration

This week Dr. K is on this episode answering all of Liz's questions about what makes women high risk. Dr. K is a high-risk OBGYN in Maternal Fetal Medicine and is passionate about spreading awareness on education of risks and the treatment of pregnant women.  Connect with Dr. K https://www.instagram.com/drk_pregnancyspecialist/?hl=en https://www.apcares.ca/drk Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Try my favorite Prenatal! 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with code esandoz20 https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 Try LMNT hydration: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz  

In this episode, Vito and Liz are sharing all the details of Carlo's birth.  They also talk about life as a family of five and how having 3, 3 and under has impacted their marriage.    Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Try my favorite Prenatal! 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with code esandoz20 https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 Try LMNT hydration: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz

Audrey Ross is a Birth keeper and advocate diving into some topics challenging the status quo. Maternal health continues to decline in the United States while medical interventions increase. Audrey is tackling some common birth questions such as interventions, home birth, midwifery care and more.  Connect with Audrey: https://stan.store/ajoyfulbirth https://www.instagram.com/Ajoyfulbirth Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsor BetterHelp dot com slash PTPS today to get 10% off your first month

This episode is all about gestational diabetes. Leslie Flannery is a nutrition coach and dietician specializing in gestational diabetes. She is answering all of your GD questions as well as giving some tips and guidance for moms receiving this diagnosis.  Connect with Leslee: https://www.instagram.com/gestational.diabetes.nutrition/?hl=en https://gdmnutrition.com/link-in-bio Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off Resources https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-59-diagnosing-gestational-diabetes/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/gestational-diabetes/  

Amazing News! A study has come out linking a hormone and genetic component to morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum. In this episode, Liz talks about morning sickness, ways to combat it, and what the research says.  She also talks about how the crunchy world can be detrimental to your mental health when you are struggling with morning sickness and hg.    Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Dockatot: For a limited time get 15% Off the new MiniMat at dockatot.com with the code PTPS Honeylove: 20% Off at honeylove.com/JOY Research on Morning Sickness: https://thisisneeded.com/blogs/pregnancy/pregnancy-nausea-the-role-of-hormones-are-revealed-in-new-study https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1010839 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with code esandoz20 https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 Try LMNT hydration: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz  

The World Health Organization recommends a country's cesarean rate to be 10-15%.  In the United States, ours is 32-33%.  A huge contributor to our high rate is the percentage of women who have repeats cesareans verses trying for a vaginal birth.  Why is this happening? What does the research say? Hannah is on this episode answering those questions and giving great information on how to have a successful VBAC.  Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/ebbandflowbirthco/?hl=en https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/doulawaitlist https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/waitlist https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/firststeps https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/newdoulatips https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/motherhood-flow/id168691331 Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr72/nvsr72-01.pdf https://utswmed.org/medblog/vbac/ https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-bi... https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-113-the-evidence-on-vbac/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/cesarean_births/ce... https://www.statista.com/statistics/283123/cesarean-sections...

In this episode, Midwife Sarah Stetina shares the difference of risks in pregnancy with a midwifery model of care. Most "high risk" pregnancies have much better outcomes when they choose midwifery care. We dive into risk and birthing outside the hospital system.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: Resources:  https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PTPS for 10% off!

At Think Happy, they believe that YOU are in the driver’s seat of your own life - yep, YOU! They also believe that happiness is something we each create for ourselves.  Kaitlin Cueves, founder of Think Happy, is on the podcast helping us to learn some steps to keeping our cups full and overwhelm at bay. She is on a mission to help busy women create sustainable habits and routines that: Reduce daily stress by creating systems and control, Decrease wasted/unproductive time throughout the day, and Increase the amount of time to refill your own cup Connect with Kaitlyn: https://thinkhappyco.com/ https://thinkhappyco.com/mom-life https://www.instagram.com/thinkhappy_co/ Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/n-Ls4tYCogM?si=HQJhN5hbn3ezuOA7 Sponsors This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PTPS for 10% off! Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA15 to get 15% off Get 20% Off your entire order with our exclusive link - honeylove.com/CHAVA

Earlier this week, Liz talked about why birth plans don't work.... so what does? This episode is all about making your birth plan work for you! Liz covers 3 tips to get your birth to work and more importantly, to get you informed and prepared for labor and birth.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/rhha1Zl5e08?si=ipbGtIo3OV8FlKG9

Giving birth in a pretty big deal and lots of people have ideas about what you should do. This episode is all about setting boundaries with family and friends and protecting your mental wellbeing during this sacred time in life.  Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/vKhZL6FTM30?si=qjgw5IHnOnUcYxUJ

In this episode, Liz is diving into the signs of labor and how to know when it is time to go to the hospital. Depending on the type of birth you want, this can affect the time you plan on laboring at home. The signs of labor can sometimes be confusing but there is truly one way to know that you are really in labor! Resources https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-inducing-labor-water-breaks-term/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-268-debunk-the-myths-of-premature-rupture-of-membranes-gbs-waterbirth-with-ebb-founder-dr-rebecca-dekker/ https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm199604183341601 Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist

There is a ton of information out there about weight gain in pregnancy and they are all saying the same thing. They are all based on the BMI and the BMI is a poor indicator of health. What they fail to achieve is the nuance and needs of every single baby and mama are different. So what is healthy pregnancy weight gain for you? Let's dive into it.  Resources https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/ Prenatal Nutrition https://www.instagram.com/ttc.nutritionist/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/prenatal.dietitian/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/the.food.doula/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/naturally_nora/?hl=en   Connect with Liz https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist