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Birth Kweens

Dec 20, 2018

Karly and Ali dive into the topic of prenatal testing in this episode! They review all of the typical screenings and tests that are offered from the time you find out you’re pregnant until the day your baby kween is born. This episode will be helpful for both expectant families and birth workers alike. Enjoy!

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Dec 13, 2018

In this episode, we’re talking to Jaren Soloff, RD, CLE about food and nutrition in the postpartum period and beyond. Jaren is a San Diego based Registered Dietitian and is currently obtaining her clinical hours to receive her credential as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the...


Dec 6, 2018

This episode we’re talking to Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about gestational diabetes. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and...


Nov 29, 2018

Buckle up for a thorough discussion about cervical exams, kweens! Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode:

  • What is a cervical exam and how are they performed
  • What’s being assessed in a cervical exam (i.e. dilation, effacement, station, cervical ripeness and position, etc.)
  • How to do a respectful cervical...


Nov 15, 2018

This episode is another great birth story! Our guest, Beth, shares about the birth of her daughter, Fiona. Beth needed to be induced, but with the help of her awesome husband, a supportive birth team, and a solid foundation of childbirth education she was still able to have an empowering and positive birth experience!...