Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond Podcasts by Darline Turner-Lee
Welcome to the Mamas On Bedrest & Beyond Podcasts. Posted twice each month, our podcasts provide new mamas tips and information on topics ranging from prenatal nausea to post partum depression to infant teething. Subcribe now and have this information readily available at your fingertips. Something we’ve missed? E-mail us at info@mamasonbedrest.com and let us know.
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The Smart Mother’s Guide to a Better Pregnancy: An interview with Author Linda Burke-Galloway, MD
I had the great fortune to interview Dr. Linda Burke-Galloway, OB/GYN and author of The Smart Mother’s Guide to a Better Pregnancy. Dr. Burke-Galloway shares with us her rigorous training at Harlem hospital, her extensive experience in management of high risk pregnancies and the series of mishaps including the death of a dear friend that lead her to not only become a vocal advocate of maternal health rights, but to write this book. I urge every prospective mother to get a copy of the book and to take Dr. Burke-Galloway’s sage advice from this podcast to heart.
Sr. Financial Planner Megan Poore: Helping Mamas on Bedrest Navigate Financial Valleys
When my client was confronted with loss of income and benefits due to bed rest, I began to wonder how many other mamas on bedrest were facing financial hardship because of bed rest? I consulted with my good friend Megan Poore, a Senior Financial advisor with Lucien, Sterling and Gray. Megan shares with us some financial planning tips and some ways to navigate through the financial valley bed rest may plunge mamas and their families into.
Mamas on Bedrest: An Interview with Robin Elise Weiss
I had the great pleasure to interview Childbirth Educator, Lactation Consultant, Doula, Author and Mother Robin Elise Weiss. Robin shared her vast knowledge and expertise with me as we chatted about bed rest, child rearing and the importance of being kind to yourself as you go through a difficult pregnancy and a mama on bed rest. Enjoy this very personable chat with Robin Elise Weiss.
An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Gunter
Dr. Jennifer Gunter is an obstetrician, gynecologist and physiatrist. While speaking about maintaining intimacy on bed rest, Dr. Gunter revealed that she had been on bed rest during her pregnancy and had premature twins. What followed is an intimate account of how Dr. Gunter and her husband cared for their sons and how she used her experience as a physician and mom of preemies to write The Preemie Primer an informative and supportive resource for parents of preemies from birth to about 5 years old.
Mamas on Bedrest…Speak Out!
In this call to action, owner and founder of Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond Darline Turner-Lee urges mamas on bed rest to add their voices to the current maternal and fetal health care policy debates. Mamas on Bedrest are urged to go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TXCPLD7 and complete the 5 question survey, voice their concerns and to ask specifically for what they need.
Is your birth place Mama Friendly? 10 Questions to ask.
Although Mamas on Bedrest may lose some options regarding childbirth, they can still seek out mother, child and family friendly centers in which to give birth. The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services provides 10 questions to ask prospective facilities to see if they fit the criteria of being “mother friendly” and they are reviewed in this podcast. Listen and please share your thoughts in the comments section when you are finished.
Mamas, The Decision is Yours!
Mamas on bed rest may feel that much about their pregnancy is out of their control. But despite being high risk, decisions about your health care and the care of your baby are ultimately still yours! Be sure to fully understand your condition, treatments being proposed and most important of all do your own home work before giving your consent to any treatment or procedure.
Speaking of Pregnancy
While it’s tempting to share your pregnancy, labor and delivery experiences, make sure that an expectant mama really wants your opinion. Likewise new mamas, you are not obligated to “receive” all advice given to you and are well within your right to respectfully decline ” unsolicited advice”. Here is some etiquette regarding sharing pregnancy information.
The Work at Home Woman
Created by Holly Hanna, The Work at Home Woman (www.theworkathomewoman.com) is a comprehensive website full of resources women can use to begin working from home.
A Hand To Hold
Kelli Kelley had 2 premature babies and found the challenge of caring for them overwhelming. To help other parents of preemies care for their children, Kelley is establishing the non-profit organization A Hand to Hold.
Any woman can have a premature baby. Are you prepared?
The United States has some of the highest rates of preterm labor, prematurity and infant mortality of any industrialized nation and poor rates than many “less prosperous” nations in the world. Yet, when many American parents experience preterm labor and have a premature infant, they are completely blindsided by the events and overwhelmed by the intensive care needed for their child. This discussion focuses on what US clinicians can do help parents prepare for the unmentionable and how moms themselves may be able to help lower their risk for going into preterm labor and delivering a premature infant.
Bedrest: What’s The Point?
This podcast discusses the rationale for the bed rest prescription, indications for bed rest and new advances in the treatment of high risk pregnancy.
Motherhood Later
This podcast discusses why some women “wait” to have children later in life. Are women really waiting to start families or are life circumstances occurring such that later is when pregnancy occurs?
The Birth of Bedrest Fitness
In this podcast, MBB founder Darline Turner-Lee shares the story of how Bedrest Fitness was “conceived” and “birthed”. Bedrest Fitness is a simple yet effective set of modified prenatal exercises that pregnant women on prescribed bed rest can do comfortably in bed. For more info on Bedrest Fitness view the video clip or visit the shop to purchase.
Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond – Premier podcast
Founder Darline Turner-Lee Recounts her personal high risk pregnancy experiences & why she was compelled to start Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond.
