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So, you're being induced. Regardless of the reason, it does not need to be scary or full of the unknown! This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to prepare yourself and your partner for the reality of what your impending induction may hold. How long will it take? What can you bring to be more comfortable? And how to pace yourself to maximize your energy and make it to the finish line.


Important article we discussed:

American Society of Anesthesiologists say

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Fresh outta hurricane Beryl, Eleanor and Alex are leaning into the fresh trauma and going through items you'll need to help prepare for any extreme weather events. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or have small babies or children an easy checklist helps everyone handle things.

Products we mentioned:

Berkey Filters
Eleanor's YETI Cooler
Alex's RTIC Cooler

Helpful links:

CDC guidelines for breastmilk/breastfeeding during an emergency
Kellymom - Power outage and milk storage

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Last week we focused on the things our clients voted as their "biggest wastes of money" - this week we flipped the script and cover the items we really like and recommend.

For you!
Hotmilk Lingerie
Simple Wishes Store Pumping Bra
Kindred Bravely
Bodily
Ingrid & Isabel Maternity Tank Top
Bamboobies
KeaBabies nursing pads
Soothies, Ninni, and Dr. Browns pacifiers
Depends,

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There are so many things recommended when you are prepping for baby. Buy this boob thing, this crib, this rocker, this breast pump. No not that one, this one! And with all the money spent on different things, what are some items that are just not worth the hype? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the items their clients swear were wastes of money.

Shout out to the bump squad for their votes this week!

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You've taken the birth class, practiced your breathing, and done a practice drive to the hospital, but what happens when you step into those doors? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the step before you are admitted and sent to labor and delivery. The choices you can make and ways to make the triage experience more comfortable.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions PTSD, hospital transfer, and Obstetric violence/forced cervical exam, PPD, anxiety, and OCD.

**Please care for yourself and if this is a trigger for you please skip this episode!**

This week Eleanor shares her second birth story with us. She planned for a home birth but during the birth, plans changed but not for the reason you might think! This has been on Eleanor's heart for a while, and it's now the right time for her to share with us.

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It was time for a revamp! Thanks for sticking with us while we worked out our kinks and our semi - new direction for the pod. Who knew it would take as long as it did? Not us!

Eleanor and Alex discuss their updates, as well as where they've been the last 6 months or so. Also - Alex's black eye. Not good times. So we're EXTRA happy to be back with y'all!

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Are you team Mother's Day or do you avoid this holiday at all costs? This week Eleanor and Alex dissect the holiday and how they wish it could be improved. Or at least made more enjoyable!

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