The MamasteFit Podcast

In this video, Roxanne, a certified nurse midwife, labor nurse with 13 years of experience, and soon-to-be mom of 4 discusses the various signs that indicate labor may be coming within the next 24 to 48 hours. Aside from contractions, Roxanne covers everything from effacement to diarrhea, how big of a deal is the loss of the mucus plug, what is vaginal discharge vs amniotic fluid, lightening, nesting, and more! She also clarifies which signs are not reliable indicators on their own, such as cervical dilation. Join in to understand these signs better and prepare for your labor journey. Visit mamastefit.com for more educational resources and fitness programs targeted at prenatal and postpartum stages.Prodromal Labor? Check these out!MamasteFit’s Birth Prep Circuit: https://youtu.be/lAOr0C36yvEThe Miles Circuit: https://youtu.be/qJhz6lrPo_Q00:00 Introduction to Labor Signs00:13 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:04 Overview of Labor Signs01:51 Top 10 Signs Labor is Near02:13 Effacement and Cervical Changes03:32 Digestive Changes: Diarrhea and Loose Stools03:58 Mucus Plug and Bloody Show04:54 Increased Vaginal Discharge06:05 Sponsor Break: Needed Perinatal Nutrition08:25 Lightning and Back Pain09:16 Prodromal Labor vs. True Labor11:15 Nesting and Emotional Changes13:08 Summary of Labor Signs15:34 What Doesn't Predict Labor17:04 Conclusion and Resources————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne discuss the final weeks of Roxanne's pregnancy as she approaches 35-36 weeks. They cover various topics including the mental and emotional challenges of the final month of pregnancy, their personal experiences with labor timelines, and detailed preparations for a home birth. The hosts discuss the importance of having an action plan for potential birth emergencies, the use of specific birth equipment, and essential postpartum preparations. The episode also delves into personal anecdotes about holiday preparations, familial traditions, and the anticipation of welcoming the new baby.00:00 Big Announcement: Roxanne's Pregnancy Update00:27 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:15 Navigating the Final Weeks of Pregnancy03:55 Predicting the Birth Date with Star Charts08:13 Holiday Preparations and Family Traditions22:02 Preparing for a Home Birth30:52 Luxury Towels and Birth Preparations32:46 Podcast Sponsor: Needed Nutrition34:46 Emergency Birth Plans and Precautions37:24 Neonatal Resuscitation Insights47:01 Preparing for a Precipitous Labor56:18 Postpartum Plans and Reflections01:00:15 Upcoming Workshops and Final Thoughts————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

On this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, perinatal trainer and birth doula Gina and certified nurse midwife Roxanne delve into the intricacies of pelvic mechanics for the pelvic outlet. They discuss more than just the 'knees and ankles out' approach, focusing on the importance of soft tissue, hormonal impacts, and pressure mechanics with rib cage and pelvic positioning. Key topics include understanding the pelvic outlet, the role of rib cage positioning, and asymmetrical pushing positions to facilitate baby movement during labor. The episode also touches on prenatal preparation and features insights from both hosts' professional experiences. MamasteFit’s Free Birth Prep Circuit:  https://youtu.be/lAOr0C36yvECheck out our professional pelvic mechanics course here: https://mamastefit.teachable.com/l/pdp/pelvic-mechanics-professional-course?coupon_code=PRESALE00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast01:27 Understanding Pelvic Mechanics for Pushing02:06 The Role of Hormones in Pelvic Flexibility03:52 Impact of Rib Cage Position on Pelvic Mechanics08:58 Asymmetrical Pushing Positions11:03 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition12:55 Practical Tips for Asymmetrical Pushing19:54 Prenatal Preparation for Pelvic Flexibility21:12 Conclusion and Resources————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne talk with Alex about her unmedicated hospital birth. Alex shares her preparation for birth, the support she received from her provider, and how she used distraction to manage early labor. She describes her quick progression once she arrived at the hospital, the transition through labor, and her birthing experience, which included pushing on all fours. Alex also discusses her postpartum journey, which remained positive for the first six months, and gives advice for expectant mothers preparing for an unmedicated birth. The episode touches upon various aspects of prenatal care, including the management of Group B Strep (GBS) and the importance of shared decision-making with healthcare providers.00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast01:10 Meet Alex: Preparing for an Unmedicated Hospital Birth02:11 Alex's Pregnancy Journey and Provider Selection03:59 The Onset of Labor: Early Signs and Distractions07:27 Hospital Arrival and Transition to Active Labor09:08 The Birth: Pushing and Delivery13:28 Postpartum Reflections and Advice19:56 GBS Positive: Understanding the Implications23:37 Conclusion and Resources

Certified Nurse Midwife Roxanne explains the significance of the second trimester anatomy scan, typically performed between 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. She delves into the primary objectives of the scan, which include assessing the baby’s organs, limbs, and overall growth, as well as evaluating the placenta's position and condition. Roxanne also covers common reasons for follow-up scans and helps alleviate anxiety by discussing the low likelihood of identifying true abnormalities. She encourages viewers to share their anatomy scan experiences and highlights additional resources available through MamasteFit’s online educational and fitness programs for both prenatal and postpartum stages at www.mamastefit.com00:00 Introduction to Anatomy Scans00:18 Understanding the Anatomy Scan01:14 What to Expect During the Scan02:57 Key Measurements and Placenta Details05:34 Umbilical Cord and Cervical Length06:44 Amniotic Fluid and Fetal Sex08:07 Post-Scan Procedures and Follow-Ups09:07 Recap and Additional Support————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/