On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. Tiffany welcomed her first baby, a son named Bradley, in June of last year! The three discuss birth stories, geriatric pregnancy and postpartum. The good, the bad, the TMI.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Tiffany’s Pregnancy Story (5:40)

• Tiffany’s Birth Story (13:23)

• Tiffany’s Birth Experience Advice for First-Time Geriatric Mamas (30:47)

• Sonia’s Birth Story (33:39)

• Sonia’s Postpartum Story (50:00)

• Sonia’s Birth & Postpartum Experience Advice (55:00)

• Sonia’s Experience with Lymphatic Drainage (56:42)

• Jessica’s Birth Story (1:01:37)

Resources mentioned:

Folley Bulb Induction aka Balloon or Catheter Induction

A Foley bulb induction is a method healthcare providers use to help dilate (or open) your cervix and prepare it for labor. Sometimes called a Foley balloon or Foley catheter, it’s a way to induce the early stages of labor. An early state of labor is when your cervix dilates to between 1 and 6 centimeters.

There are several ways to induce labor during pregnancy, and the Foley bulb is just one method healthcare providers use. Other things that begin or progress labor include medications or amniotomy (a procedure to break your water). These methods put pressure on your cervix, which helps it dilate.

Your provider selects the labor induction method that’s best for you and your baby. A Foley balloon is a safe and effective way to promote cervical dilation in pregnancy when inducing labor is medically necessary.

How do scars affect the lymphatic system

When, for whatever reason, the continuity of the skin is interrupted, the continuity of the lymphatic vessels is also interrupted. This break in continuity is even worse when the break is horizontal (side to side) versus vertical (up and down). For example, take a woman who has had a C-section. The surgery is now done with a horizontal incision for various reasons. Instead of cutting through a few lymphatic vessels, the doctors are now interrupting the lymphatic vessel continuity over several inches.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Portland, Maine

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Ginger and Other Teas for Lymphatic System Support

Ginger is used in Ayurveda as a universal medicine to support circulatory systems such as the lymphatic, digestive, and respiratory systems. You can use ginger in your cooking, but one of the best ways to incorporate ginger into your daily routine is to steep it in a nice warm tea. 

Top 10 Foods That Promote Lymphatic Drainage & Reduce Swelling

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