The Birth Link

著者: Colette Wagholikar RN
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  • Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical insights to help you make confident, informed decisions throughout your birthing journey. Tune into The Birth Link to embrace your inner strength, find your voice, gain support, build connections, and navigate the beautiful process of bringing new life into the world. Stay connected on Instagram @myfriendsanurse or at https://myfriendsanurse.com/
    Copyright 2024 Colette Wagholikar, RN
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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical insights to help you make confident, informed decisions throughout your birthing journey. Tune into The Birth Link to embrace your inner strength, find your voice, gain support, build connections, and navigate the beautiful process of bringing new life into the world. Stay connected on Instagram @myfriendsanurse or at https://myfriendsanurse.com/
Copyright 2024 Colette Wagholikar, RN
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  • Erythromycin and Your Newborn: Making the Decision
    2024/11/18

    Welcome to the world, now let us protect you! Learn more about one of the very first medications given to your baby, right after birth, to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis, or pink eye, specifically from gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae).

    Using the acronym once again, PIEDAY, we review the prophylactic treatment by considering the Problem, Incidence, Evidence, Downsides, Alternatives and Your input and feelings.

    Nothing in health and medical treatment is so black and white, and educating yourself and your team before you need to make a decision like giving your baby antibiotics right after birth will give you confidence and a sense of control, all which are so easily lost in the hospital birth system. Please share this episode with friends, family and your birth team and have the conversation with your provider for a full understanding and expectations.

    Resources and cited links:

    Evidencebasedbirth.com

    AAFP: Prevent Newborns’ Eye Infection With Antibiotic Ointment, Jan 20, 2019, USPSTF Final Recommendation Statement

    brighamandwomens.org; Pediatric Newborn Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines, Erythromycin Eye Prophylaxis Administration in Newborn Infants


    00:39 The Need for Better Pregnancy Support

    07:40 Postpartum Support and Services

    10:36 The Importance of Informed Decisions

    11:02 Erythromycin Ointment Explained

    28:10 History and Evolution of Silver Nitrate

    28:55 Antibiotics and Modern Medicine

    31:02 Causes of Infections

    37:37 Effectiveness of Prophylactic Treatments

    42:14 Risks and Downsides of Antibiotic Ointments

    45:40 Alternatives to Antibiotic Ointments

    50:10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

    55:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


    More from My Friend's a Nurse:

    Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!

    Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!

    Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!

    Visit MyFriendsaNurse.com

    Grab this FREE Hospital Bag Checklist

    Email Colette directly for coaching availability and membership colette@myfriendsanurse.com

    If you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email info@myfriendsanurse.com

    Stay Connected:

    Instagram

    TikTok

    FaceBook

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  • Healing in Parenthood with Psychedelic Integration and IFS with Mendy McNulty
    2024/11/11

    Mendy McNulty is a dedicated mother of four and a skilled IFS and Psychedelic Integration Coach with over 16 years of experience in education and 4 years as a children’s pastor. She founded Self Led Integration, where she helps individuals navigate their inner world using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Mendy’s compassionate approach supports clients in transforming stuck patterns, healing trauma, and fostering self-leadership. She also leads Healing Conversations and offers workshops and memberships to those seeking deep, lasting personal growth and integration.

    Find Mendy on all socials @selfledintegration and at www.selfled-integration.com

    00:04 Meet Mendy McNulty: IFS Practitioner

    00:28 Exploring Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Integration

    01:42 Connecting IFS to Pregnancy and Parenthood

    06:32 Understanding Internal Family Systems

    09:39 Client Experiences and Transformations

    15:59 The Role of Family in IFS

    29:59 IFS and Postpartum Support

    32:34 Understanding Women's Mental Health During Pregnancy

    34:05 Internal Family Systems and Mental Health

    34:12 The Complex Emotions of Pregnancy

    35:18 The Trauma of Birth and Postpartum Experiences

    36:18 The Importance of Healing and Self-Care

    40:16 The Role of Therapy and Medication

    44:40 The Healing Journey and Self-Leadership

    47:55 Final Thoughts and Resources


    More from My Friend's a Nurse:

    Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!

    Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!

    Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!

    Visit MyFriendsaNurse.com

    Grab this FREE Hospital Bag Checklist

    Email Colette directly for coaching availability and membership colette@myfriendsanurse.com

    If you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email info@myfriendsanurse.com


    Stay Connected:

    Instagram

    TikTok

    FaceBook


    Produced and edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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  • Vitamin K and The Newborn: Making a Decision When It Feels Like the Decision Has Been Made For You
    2024/11/04

    The First 15 Series continues as we discuss baby medications, specifically in today’s episode, Vitamin K Injection. This is a decision you will be making, whether you know it or not, for your baby and will be done pretty shortly after birth. Usually by your nurse after the first hour, or even in the recovery room while you are getting cleaned up in the OR.

    This episode takes most of the researched information from a book by Dr Sara Wickham called Vitamin K and the Newborn, and you can find it easily on Amazon! I highly recommend her well researched and easy to reach publications to help you make decisions for you and your baby during pregnancy.

    A quote I mentioned in the episode I wanted to write out for you here so you have it, and you can also find in the book, that can be helpful to decide how to manage this decision, especially if you are hesitant to supplement. By Dr Edmund Hey “Babies who do not feed soon, well and regularly are at measurable risk of bleeding once their limited reserves of vitamin k are exhausted. All babies who are not well enough to be fed at birth need a supplement because their vitamin K stores will only last 1-3 days. A few breastfed babies will develop transient VKDB if they are not given a small supplement at birth, probably because early intake is poor. A very small number of breastfed babies risk a sudden serious bleed when 2-12 weeks old if not offered a regular supplement, usually because an unrecognized liver disorder has impaired fat-soluble vitamin absorption.”

    Join the Hospital Childbirth Crash Course now at https://myfriendsanurse.com/crashcourse and get a behind the curtain look and birth in the hospital system and how to prepare to get the birth you want in it!

    00:06 Understanding Vitamin K and Its Importance

    01:31 Statistics and Research on Vitamin K

    01:50 Book Recommendations and Author Shoutout

    03:18 Decision-Making and Parental Choices

    03:27 Routine Administration and Parental Awareness

    05:50 Refusal Rates and Medical Recommendations

    06:22 Understanding VKDB and Its Prevention

    09:51 The Role of Healthcare Providers and Patient Advocacy

    14:05 Vitamin K: Types, Sources, and Administration

    18:30 PI DAY Acronym for Decision-Making

    29:34 Oral vs. Injection: Effectiveness and Compliance

    32:53 Downsides and Side Effects of Vitamin K

    33:42 Injection Side Effects and Risks

    35:37 Concerns About Vitamin K Additives

    37:08 Vitamin K Dosage Concerns

    39:22 Potential Downsides of Vitamin K

    42:31 Exploring Alternatives to Vitamin K

    48:26 Breastfeeding and Vitamin K

    52:48 Making Informed Decisions

    57:54 Conclusion and Resources


    More from My Friend's a Nurse:

    Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!

    Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!

    Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!

    Visit MyFriendsaNurse.com

    Grab this FREE Hospital Bag Checklist

    Email Colette directly for coaching availability and membership

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