At Your Cervix

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" chat with Myah, a sophomore in high school and Vanessa's niece. We ask Myah all about being a teen during a pandemic, remote learning, and her experience with sex education in school. She is wise beyond her years and we're thankful for her perspective! Show her some love — we hope you enjoy it. Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Vanessa, Denae, and "The Shaft" sit down with Tina to hear the delivery story of her daughter Emi while being positive for COVID-19. Tina, a physician assistant, had no symptoms, but as part of hospital protocol, she was tested and received a positive result. Her husband, Ryan, was not able to be in the operating room with Tina during her scheduled C-section — he joined by FaceTime. Tina and Ryan's story is unique, relevant, and highlights the beauty of birth despite the stress and chaos of COVID-19. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Check-out Tina's interview with the Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/even-with-covid-welcoming-a-baby-is-an-amazing-experience-a-seattle-moms-story/

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" hear part two of Rachael and Jordan's story of experiencing an emotional pregnancy and birth of their son, Jack Dylan. Have you heard of a Foley Bulb Induction? Well, let's say Jordan had a big part of that in this labor. They share about intense labor and the vulnerable aspects of postpartum — it's a meaningful story. If you haven't heard part one, listen first for the full picture :) Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us. Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, and it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" chat with May and Louie, founders of The Good Foot Arts Collective. We hear their journey of creating Good Foot, a program focused on ending violence and providing domestic abuse awareness and youth violence prevention advocacy through Arts Education. May and Louie share their stories of growing up as POC in the U.S., working through emotional abuse in their relationship, and we discuss their approach to living anti-racist lives as well as teaching others to do the same. SHOW NOTES: In this episode we talk about: - The Good Foot Arts Collective: https://www.thegoodfootarts.org/ - Summary of Stages of Racial Identity Development: https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/Compilation_of_Racial_Identity_Models_7_15_11.pdf - Anti-Racist Resource Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a-lzdtxOlWuzYNGqwlYwxMWADtZ6vJGCpKhtJHHrS54/mobilebasic - Justice in June: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H-Vxs6jEUByXylMS2BjGH1kQ7mEuZnHpPSs1Bpaqmw0/mobilebasic Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" hear Rachael and Jordan's story of experiencing an intense pregnancy and birth of their son, Jack Dylan. We talk Hyperemesis Gravidarum (yes, the morning sickness Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer also suffered from) and the impacts of this on their relationship and pregnancy. Their perspective is both honest and hopeful – highlighting the good amidst difficult circumstances. This is part one, so stay tuned next week to hear about Rachael's labor and delivery. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about Denae being her therapist's most challenging patient and what we all look for in choosing a therapist. We all need therapy now more than ever. We hope this encourages you to seek out support if needed. Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us. Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, and it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" chat with Jenna, a make-up artist, and creator. We hear part of her health journey, specifically regarding experiencing hypochondria and health-related anxiety. Being a freelancer, we discuss the impact of COVID-19, and, of course, we talk about beauty and cosmetics! Jenna is down-to-earth and honest — she is a delight! As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about sex versus bread and how much "The Shaft" loves her sourdough starter. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we talk about: Jenna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisandgold/ Katie Jane Hughes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFGbn_ULRVTUwRtHgOH2MbQ Lisa Elderidge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFghPtzFcmyDiID1ASMA4Dg Real Techniques: https://realtechniques.com/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" chat with Melissa, an incredible social worker, and bilingual mental health therapist. We talk about adjusting to telehealth, strategies to care for a child's mental health during this unique time, and compassion fatigue. This conversation reminds us we all need a safe place to be heard and cared for, especially nowadays. Melissa offers a hopeful and compassionate take on the experiences of children, families, and professionals during this pandemic. It's a good one! As always, we have our weekly check-in, and we are real with you this week. It's been pretty tough for some of us — Denae shares a sex update, Vanessa shares about quality family time, and Lindsey gives us insight into starting a new job remotely.

This week, Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" chat with Bre to hear her story of infertility, becoming pregnant (twins!) with the help of fertility treatments, and donating the remaining embryos for adoption. Rachel and her husband's story is full of perseverance, hope, and honesty. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about how we are each doing with staying home and social distancing and what we are looking forward to in the months ahead. Enjoy!

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" chat with Rachel, a Certified Nurse Midwife who is currently navigating the implications of COVID-19 on her profession. She is adjusting to providing virtual care to her patients as well as adapting to the constant changes in supporting women in labor during the COVID-19 crisis. We know this is an ever-changing topic, but we believe Rachel's perspective is both helpful and hopeful. Rachel is intelligent, optimistic, and honest in sharing about the current realities for pregnant people. She shares about working from home with two young children and how she is coping. She's funny and a breath of fresh air. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about how we are each faring staying home, Denae shares a sex update, and Lindsey is trying the menstrual cup again.

Vanessa, Denae, and "The Shaft" sit down for a brief catch-up about living in Seattle, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. In this episode we talk about: - CNN Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/coronavirus-fact-vs-fiction/id1501029683 - Joe Rogan interview with Michael Osterholm: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1439-michael-osterholm/id360084272?i=1000468027968

Vanessa and "The Shaft" sit down with Becca, a Certified Nurse Midwife, to discuss all things STIs —a long-awaited episode. As a topic long covered in shame, we want to encourage more conversations about STIs. If this is something you aren't currently concerned about, listen for a friend or your future self. Before Becca became a midwife, she worked as a birth doula, a medical assistant, and a case manager for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She is passionate about providing compassionate, accessible, and non-judgmental support, and it is incredibly evident in our conversation with Becca. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about how "The Shaft" and Vanessa each tread through difficult seasons. We hope you enjoy today's conversation — share with someone who may find this helpful. In this episode we talk about: Learn more about Becca's approach to care here: https://wa-clinician.kaiserpermanente.org/womens-health-care/70282/ Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs): https://www.msnedu.org/certified-nurse-midwife/ Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Can’t Shake Their Stigma: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/style/sti-stigma-sexual-transmitted-infections.html New CDC analysis shows steep and sustained increases in STDs in recent years: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0828-increases-in-stds.html HPV Vaccines Are Reducing Infections, Warts — and Probably Cancer: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/27/health/hpv-vaccine-warts-cancer.html How Stigma Surrounding the Use of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Undermines Prevention and Pleasure: A Call to Destigmatize “Truvada Whores”: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4566537/ Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Emilie, a mother of five, wife, and refreshingly positive on mothering a large family. Emilie's outlook and approach to life is authentic, vulnerable, and encouraging — whether you are a mother or not! She shares the story of deciding to have a large family, the emerging joys and difficulties of this, and the resulted impact on her marriage. As always, Vanessa, Denae, and “The Shaft” have a weekly check-in -- this week we have a sex check-in! SHOW NOTES: In this episode we talk about: Number of families in the United States by number of children under 18 living in the household from 2000 to 2019: https://www.statista.com/statistics/183790/number-of-families-in-the-us-by-number-of-children/ Emilie's Homeschool Instagram: @operationhomeschool Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Meg, a wife, mother of three little boys, and a pharmacist. She has been health care for a decade and is passionate about patient and medication safety, as well as creating safe systems. She describes herself as more of a "naturally minded" pharmacist...so interesting, right? She is the Director of Safety and Quality for the Washington State Hospital Association and works with care providers in hospitals across Washington, Alaska, and Oregon to prevent harm from adverse drug events and blood clots, as well as appropriate use of antibiotics. We talk with Meg about her journey in understanding this idea of whole health, as she believes we do not focus on preventative and whole health enough! We discuss the widespread use (sometimes overuse) of medications and how likely most could be on less medication through lifestyle change. And YES, we talk all things antibiotics! As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about Lindsey's journey with Perioral Dermatitis and Denae's recent reaction to antibiotics. In this episode we talk about: Perioral Dermatitis: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1071128-overview Skin Bae Natural Facial Serum: https://oil-babe.myshopify.com/products/skin-bae-natural-facial-serum Meg's Blog: https://www.awholehealthlife.com/post/hello-there Meg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awholehealthlife/?hl=en Meg's Blog on Antibiotics: https://www.awholehealthlife.com/antibiotic-stewardship FDA Warning: Cipro May Rupture Tendons: https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20080708/fda-warning-cipro-may-rupture-tendons KIDS, EAR INFECTIONS, AND ANTIBIOTICS: https://www.awholehealthlife.com/post/kids-ear-infections-part-1 Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Episode 42: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep by Vanessa Garey & Denae Bauer

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Zora Pesio( RNC, MSN, ARNP), a nurse practitioner of 30 years who currently runs Woodinville Women’s Clinic and Optimal Health. She is a holistic practitioner who provides care for women (and men) for all women's health and primary care concerns. We cover a lot, from depression to hormone testing to menopause and everything in-between. Zora is committed to making her patients comfortable and heard. In fact, you are offered a robe and slippers at her clinic ;) Listen in to learn more about what integrated, personalized, optimal healthcare looks like. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about the new year and depression! Fun, right? Just keeping it real. In this episode we talk about: Dr. Zora's Practice, Woodinville Women’s Clinic, and Optimal Health: http://wwclinic.com/ What is Functional Medicine?: https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/what-is-functional-medicine/ What you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181726.php What is Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil?: https://omegavia.com/what-is-pharmaceutical-grade-fish-oil/ Pharmaceutical Grade: What It Is & How It Benefits Me: https://www.neurobiologix.com/product-quality-s/13.htm The Game Changers Documentary: https://gamechangersmovie.com/ Food As Medicine: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/food-medicine Here's Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health: https://time.com/5556071/gut-health-diet/ Diet and depression: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/diet-and-depression-2018022213309 Vitamin B12 deficiency: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-b12-deficiency-can-be-sneaky-harmful-201301105780 Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

In preparation for SEASON TWO of At Your Cervix, this week we share a review of AYC in 2019. We each share a few of our moments from various episodes and talk about what's ahead. One of the highlights: the live show! Listen in to hear more highlights as we reflect. As always, we have our weekly check-in. We reflect on Denae's year of figuring her health difficulties out (hey, vaginismus!) and talk about owning our mistakes. Enjoy! We're so thankful for your support. In this episode we talk about: Homework in Therapy: https://www.today.com/health/5-benefits-asking-homework-therapy-t156717 Benefits of Owning Your Mistakes: https://influencemagazine.com/Practice/9-Benefits-of-Owning-Your-Mistakes Placenta Previa: https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/placenta-previa/ Episode 28: Domestic Abuse Prevention with May: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-28-domestic-abuse-prevention-with-may/id1457728583?i=1000451394170 Episode 2: Holding on to Hope- A Journey to Surrogacy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-holding-on-to-hope-a-journey-to-surrogacy/id1457728583?i=1000435080428 Episode 11: Single Mother By Choice- Anonymous Donor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-single-mother-by-choice-anonymous-donor/id1457728583?i=1000440160961 Episode 37: Discussing Infertility with Certified Nurse Midwife Lauren: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-37-discussing-infertility-certified-nurse-midwife/id1457728583?i=1000458790736 Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

The holidays may be the most beautiful time of the year for some, but that is not always true when it comes to relationships. The stress of travel, finances, packed schedules, and extended family can impact you and your partner, individually and as a couple. Vanessa and Lindsey sit down with Leanne and Drew Konzelman to hear about common relationship problems that often pop up this time of year and how to manage them — among other great things about counseling. Leanne and Drew, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, are passionate about helping individuals and couples find healing and wholeness in their lives. They are the founders of @thenovolife in the Greater Seattle Area, working individually and sometimes together in couples therapy. In this episode we talk about: How to Handle Relationship Conflict (Holiday Version): http://www.novolifecounseling.com/blog/2018/12/4/how-to-handle-relationship-conflict-holiday-version Novo Life Counseling: http://www.novolifecounseling.com/ Nove Life Counseling on Instagram: @thenovolife Novo Life Blog: http://www.novolifecounseling.com/blog Get started with counseling at Novo Life: http://www.novolifecounseling.com/contact LENS Neurofeedback: http://www.novolifecounseling.com/neurofeedback Co-therapy: http://www.novolifecounseling.com/co-therapy Lifespan Integration Therapy: https://lifespanintegration.com/what-is-lifespan-integration/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

This week Denae and Vanessa sit down with Kari and Alexa to hear their journeys of having a breast reduction. We talk about growing up feeling uncomfortable in your body, what to expect when getting a breast reduction, and how they feel physically and emotionally now. Fun fact, Kari and Alexa did not know each other before recording this episode! We loved hearing two different stories and perspectives about the same topic. They both shared about experiencing so many difficulties from having large breasts, such as chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin irritation, and poor self-image related to having large breasts. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we hear about the sexual earthquake Denae woke up to and Vanessa's difficulties sleeping. In this episode we talk about: Breast Reduction: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-procedures/breast-reduction The Rise of the Teenage Breast Reduction: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/02/the-rise-of-the-teenage-breast-reduction/384955/ Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction: https://www.sdbfc.com/blog/2015/3/3/breastfeeding-after-breast-reduction-it-is-possible Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and Lindsey sit down with Lauren, a Certified Nurse-Midwife. Among many areas, she is especially interested in infertility and fertility preservation. Before working as a midwife, she worked in reproductive endocrinology where she helped people who struggled with fertility problems. In this episode, we talk about egg freezing, the definition, and prevalence of infertility, types of treatment, how to best provide emotional support for our loved ones during the painful time of infertility, and so much more. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about Lindsey losing her phone for a few days, Denae basically having a newborn, and Vanessa teaching an etiquette class. Enjoy! In this episode we talk about: Amazon covering IVF and egg freezing: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/amazon-defensive-momazonians-campaign-emergency-day-care/story?id=61480621 10 Companies Offering Great Maternity Benefits & Eager to Recruit Women: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/companies-offer-fertility-benefits/ How Aging Affects Fertility and Pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq060.pdf How common is infertility?: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/infertility/conditioninfo/common Friends and Family - Infertility Etiquette: https://resolve.org/support/for-friends-and-family/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

This week Denae, Vanessa, and Lindsey sit down with Karen, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to talk about the principle of Intuitive Eating. Are you thinking about food a lot as we head into the holiday season? Karen shares a helpful perspective. Karen believes Intuitive Eating can move us from a place of chaos and distress to trusting our relationship with food and ultimately enjoy our bodies. We chat about Karen's journey with eating, how she helps her clients as a non-diet dietitian, dieting in general, and using Intuitive Eating principles when feeding children. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we chat about Lindsey's recent trips, her anger about monthly periods, and Denae's try at viagra awhile back to help her vaginismus. In this episode we talk about: Karen Petermeyer, Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD: https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians/karen-petermeyer-seattle-wa/562363 Intuitive Eating: https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-Revolutionary-Program-Works/dp/0312321236 Feeding Littles Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/feedinglittles/?hl=en Set Point Theory: https://www.mirror-mirror.org/set.htm Why Diets Don't Actually Work: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/05/04/why-diets-dont-actually-work-according-to-a-researcher-who-has-studied-them-for-decades/ Reclaiming the word "fat": https://www.teenvogue.com/story/fat-is-not-a-bad-word Fat Shaming Linked to Greater Health Risks: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2017/january/fat-shaming-linked-to-greater-health-risks Intuitive Eating Principles: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/ A Quick Guide to Intuitive Eating: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/quick-guide-intuitive-eating Ellyn Satter: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and Lindsey sit down with Arianne to talk about a much-requested topic, vaginismus. Arianne and Denae chat about their experience with vaginismus and have a conversation they both wish they could have had many years ago. Since people do not commonly talk about vaginismus, painful sex is normalized, people are isolated, and treatment is not discussed. We learn from Arianne's story that treatment is very much possible. Painful sex is not normal, and it does not have to be part of your life. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we debrief our recent Live Show and talk about why talking about women's health can be so uncomfortable. In this episode we talk about: - AriAnne's company, Makeup With Me: https://www.makeupwithme.org/ - When Sex is Painful: https://www.acog.org/-/media/For-Patients/faq020.pdf - Vaginismus, The Cycle of Pain: https://www.sydneypelvicclinic.com.au/vaginismus-genito-pelvic-pain-disorder-gppd/ - Testosterone therapy - Is it for women?: https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/testosterone-therapy-is-it-for-women - Low Testosterone in Women: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322663.php#diagnosis - Female Sexual Dysfunction: Evaluation and Treatment: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0701/p127.html - The Botox Cure For Vaginismus: https://www.gynae-centre.co.uk/blog/when-sex-hurts-the-botox-cure-for-vaginismus/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with ALL OF YOU! We had our first live show in Kirkland, Washington-- it was a good time. Vanessa answered your questions all about vaginal health: pH, vaginal cleanliness, itchiness, discharge, and much more. We hope this conversation is a reminder that we've all experienced these things and we all have questions or concerns about our vaginal health. Why is it any different than talking about gut health, allergies, etc.?! As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about Denae's vacation sex and Vanessa's placenta previa and decision to cut back on work. Enjoy this special episode! In this episode we talk about: Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Camille, a Holistic Success Coach. We dispel what life coaching is, learn about the various types of coaches, and what Camille is passionate about. She helps women identify their passion, how to position themselves to achieve goals, and ultimately how to align and balance their lives for holistic success. Can we really have it all? Listen in to learn more. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about Denae and Vanessa's recent transvaginal ultrasounds and Vanessa's placenta previa. Enjoy! In this episode we talk about: Transvaginal ultrasound: https://www.healthline.com/health/transvaginal-ultrasound Life Coaching: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-life-coaching-mentoring/ Difference between Life Coaching and Counseling: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/benefits-of-therapy-life-coaching_n_567ac127e4b0b958f658d53a Developing Core Values: https://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/knowing-your-core-values Camille's Coaching: http://thegreatnessproject.com/about/ Empower and Embolden: https://www.facebook.com/pg/empowerandembolden/about/?ref=page_internal Empower and Embolden on Instagram: @empowerandembolden Are you interested in learning more? Camille is giving all AYC listeners a free Discovery Coaching Session to see if coaching is a fit for you! Sign up here http://thegreatnessproject.com/coaching-camillepaterson/#about-camille Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we sit down with Sarah to hear about her current journey battling stage four breast cancer. Sarah is under treatment and shares her experience of advocating for herself to receive quality care, what is and isn't helpful from friends and family, and what it's like living with this disease. She is truly a warrior. Sarah is in the middle of her journey in a fight against breast cancer. Traditionally, people share their stories after it's over or looking back. But, we genuinely value her perspective and want to honor her story. As always, we have our weekly check-in. The Shaft talks about an awkward wedding encounter, talking to young children about how babies are made, marriage counseling, and crying on airplanes. In this episode we talk about: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month Freezing Embryos Helps Women Conceive After Breast Cancer Treatment: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/freezing-embryos-helps-women-conceive Seattle Cancer Care Alliance: https://www.seattlecca.org/ Breast Cancer Resources: https://ww5.komen.org/uploadedFiles/_Komen/Content/About_Breast_Cancer/Tools_and_Resources/Fact_Sheets_and_Breast_Self_Awareness_Cards/BreastCancerResources.pdf Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. We're having a LIVE SHOW! We'll be recording live on Saturday, November 9th at Heritage Hall in Kirkland, WA. There will be prizes, snacks, sips, and laughs! Click here for tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/at-your-cervix-live-tickets-76184165891 Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

In this episode, we sit down with our very own co-host, Vanessa, to hear her story. Vanessa shares about the three pregnancy losses she endured. This episode is part Two of an emotional story which brings to light a much-needed conversation on the different type of pregnancy loss. Sadness and grief are what miscarriages, pregnancy loss, and stillbirths have in common. We do recognize each situation is unique from one another as is their causes. Ultimately, we hope you learn from Vanessa's story and how these tragedies impact women, couples, and families. In this episode we talk about: Miscarriage Statistics: https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/miscarriage.aspx Pregnancy Loss: https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/pregnancy-loss Overview of Pregnancy Loss: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=overview-of-pregnancy-loss-90-P02466 13 Things That Differentiate Stillbirth From Miscarriage: https://www.babygaga.com/13-things-that-differentiate-stillbirth-from-miscarriage/ Pregnancy Loss Resource: http://www.miscarriagecare.com/uploads/1/2/1/8/121878451/early_pregnancy_loss_information_packet.pdf PALS: Pregnancy After Loss Support: https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.com/ Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/awarenessmonth/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. We're having a LIVE SHOW! We'll be recording live on Saturday, November 9th at Heritage Hall in Kirkland, WA. There will be prizes, snacks, sips, and laughs! Click here for tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/at-your-cervix-live-tickets-76184165891 Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

In this episode, we sit down with our very own co-host, Vanessa, to hear her story. Vanessa shares about the three pregnancy losses she endured. This episode is part one of an emotional story which brings to light a much-needed conversation on the different type of pregnancy loss. Sadness and grief are what miscarriages, pregnancy loss, and stillbirths have in common. We do recognize each situation is unique from one another as is their causes. Ultimately, we hope you learn from Vanessa's story and how these tragedies impact women, couples, and families. As always, we have our weekly check-in. We talk about Denae's recent trip to the gynecologist and Vanessa's busy work week as a midwife. In this episode we talk about: - The Cookie - Metropolitan Market (Seattle's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie): https://metropolitan-market.com/bestofmet/seattle-best-chocolate-chip-cookie/ - Transvaginal Ultrasound: https://www.self.com/story/transvaginal-ultrasound-what-to-expect - Miscarriage Statistics: https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/miscarriage.aspx - Pregnancy Loss: https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/youre-pregnant-now-what/pregnancy-loss - Overview of Pregnancy Loss: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=overview-of-pregnancy-loss-90-P02466 - 13 Things That Differentiate Stillbirth From Miscarriage: https://www.babygaga.com/13-things-that-differentiate-stillbirth-from-miscarriage/ - Pregnancy Loss Resource: http://www.miscarriagecare.com/uploads/1/2/1/8/121878451/early_pregnancy_loss_information_packet.pdf - PALS: Pregnancy After Loss Support: https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.com/ - Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/awarenessmonth/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. We're having a LIVE SHOW! We'll be recording live on Saturday, November 9th at Heritage Hall in Kirkland, WA. There will be prizes, snacks, sips, and laughs! Click here for tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/at-your-cervix-live-tickets-76184165891 Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" sit down with Meg to learn about her service for the Peace Corps in South Africa. She shares about the process of unlearning privilege and bias, why periods are keeping girls out of school, and how her project, Girls on the Go—Reusable Pads Project, helps combat this issue. Meg is passionate, thoughtful, and so smart. She currently manages the international network of service providers combatting human trafficking for a Seattle-based non-profit. This episode is packed full of interesting, meaningful information and stories. Enjoy! As always, we have our weekly check-in. We see if Denae made it to October, celebrate a vital pregnancy milestone with Vanessa, and hear about Lindsey's recent work event. In this episode we talk about: Friable Cervix: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321666.php TeachForAmerica: https://www.teachforamerica.org/how-to-join?&utm_content=mktg_recruitment_fy20&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuNbsBRC-ARIsAAzITucywEabLfx5XxZYH0j5lVo1qYTOViFs372sSq_mLAnH8IrBaS1_fqQaAsogEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Peace Corps: https://www.peacecorps.gov/ AmeriCorps: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps Home Faber: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_faber Apartheid: https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa Reusable Pads: https://menstrualcupreviews.net/reusable-menstrual-cloth-pads/ How Good Menstrual Hygiene Keeps Girls in School: https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/how-good-menstrual-hygiene-keeps-girls-school/34632 Why Periods are Keeping Girls Out of School: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/menstrual-hygiene-day-education/ White Savior Complex: http://affinitymagazine.us/2019/04/21/unpacking-the-white-savior-complex/ Post-apartheid South Africa: https://www.apnews.com/a1cd5ebc5ed24a7088d970d30bb04ba1 Gender-based Violence: https://www.womenforwomen.org/blogs/series-what-does-mean-gender-based-violence?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuNbsBRC-ARIsAAzITuddcp5h1e0MtxKNruzwHLaTAeD5xXS_jU2qUkGp_tJEyhoNm5zFDT8aAkR6EALw_wcB South Africa Finally Declared Menstrual Products Tax-Free: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/south-africa-sanitary-pads-tax-lifted/ Latrine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrine Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" sit down with May Praseuth to talk about the role dance plays in violence prevention for youth in her community. She also shares the story of working through emotional and verbal abuse in her marriage. May and husband, Louie, are passionate about teaching violence prevention in schools, creating safe spaces in their community, and engaging youth with empowering messages through artistic expression. This episode is packed full of helpful, inspiring information. It's a must-listen! As always, we have our weekly check-in. We talk about Denae's recent trip to the emergency room, medication side-effects, and Vanessa shares the gender of their baby. In this episode we talk about: - Ciprofloxacin Precautions: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a688016.html - The Good Foot Art Collective: https://www.facebook.com/thegoodfootartscollective/ - B-Boys, B-Girls, and breakers: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/b-boy-and-b-girl-vs-breakdancer - What Are the "Warning Signs" of an Abuser?: https://ncadv.org/signs-of-abuse - Implicit Bias Explained: https://perception.org/research/implicit-bias/ - Helping Abusers Change Their Lives: https://www.truthdig.com/articles/helping-abusers-change-lives/ - Louie's Dance Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JfaT544oXs&app=desktop ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JfaT544oXs&app=desktop - Louie Praseuth Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkEFPwIcrbY&app=desktop - Friends of Youth: http://www.friendsofyouth.org/ - YouthCare: https://youthcare.org/ - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://wscadv.org/ - Domestic Abuse Women's Network: https://www.facebook.com/dawnonline/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ - Interested in learning more or having them speak in your local school? Contact May and Louie at thegoodfoot206@gmail.com Check out the non-profit May and Louie created in 2005. They invest in the lives of youth through artistic expression as well as work with youth in communities and schools on youth violence prevention through arts education. Follow on Instagram @thegoodfootartscollective Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" sit down with the voice of At Your Cervix, Shelby! She is a mother of three -- including identical twins. She shares her journey of having an ovary removed and the worry of being able to be pregnant. Despite low chances, she got pregnant with twins! We hear about the highs and lows of twin pregnancy and parenting. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk about taking pregnancy tests. Someone might have a big announcement ;) In this episode we talk about: Twin Language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptophasia Ovarian Dermoid Tumor: https://www.premierhealth.com/news-and-events/news/press-releases/2017/03/03/ovarian-dermoid-cysts-much-different-than-other-cell-growths Identical Dichorionic-Diamniotic Twins (each twin has her own placenta and amniotic sac but they are identical): https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-are-monozygotic-twins-1960315 PUPPP Rash: https://www.aocd.org/page/PUPPP Doulas are Playing a Role in C-section Births: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/doulas-are-playing-a-role-in-c-section-births/2018/07/13/79323372-6447-11e8-a768-ed043e33f1dc_story.html Expecting Joy: https://www.expectingjoy.com/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and "The Shaft" sit down with Rachel, a mother of two, music teacher, and a woman full of grace and strength. She shares a vast story of forgiveness -- her firstborn son was given five times the amount of Fentanyl after a routine medical procedure when he was nine months old. It was a miracle he survived. Rachel and Tom, her husband, demonstrated incredible grace towards the medical establishment and nurse, who made the error. As a result of their experience, this medical establishment changed its policy to pre-dilute medication for infants. Nurse training uses her son's case as an example. They are thankful his story is being used to help prevent this for other families. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we chat about Denae's "No Penetration September" and why Europe does not have public bathrooms. What do you do when you start your period in front of the Eiffel Tower? In this episode we talk about: European Toilet Tricks to Know Before You Go: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/health/toilet-tricks Flutophone and recorder: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/297026537896835082/ Why Identical Triplets Are Rarer Than You Think: https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-why-identical-triplets-are-far-rarer-than-you-think Facts about Hypospadias: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/hypospadias.html FDA: Working to Reduce Medication Errors: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-information-consumers/working-reduce-medication-errors Study Suggests Medical Errors Now Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/study_suggests_medical_errors_now_third_leading_cause_of_death_in_the_us The report, Preventing Medication Errors, points out the staggering numbers associated with preventable drug-related injuries per year: 400,000 in hospitals—averaging more than one per day—800,000 in long-term care facilities and another 530,000 among Medicare patients in outpatient clinics. In all, the report’s authors estimate that at least 1.5 million people are harmed by errors involving prescription medications each year, adding that this is likely an underestimate (Read more: https://www.rn.com/Pages/ResourceDetails.aspx?id=3546) Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Maggie, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Maggie is a mother of three, a nurse of nearly ten years, and a current lactation consultant at Seattle-based hospital. We chat about the misconceptions and varying experiences of breastfeeding, managing expectations when approaching feeding, and how to support others in however they choose to feed their baby. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we chat "The Shaft" being a major preemie and Irish twin and Vanessa checking on her friends with Find My Friends. Enjoy! In this episode we talk about: - What is an IBCLC? https://iblce.org/about-iblce/ - Why it’s Important for Everyone to Support Breastfeeding: https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/blog/why-its-important-everyone-support-breastfeeding - Breastfeeding Videos - so helpful!: https://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/videos - La Lechue League International: https://www.llli.org/ - PEPS Breastfeeding Resources: https://www.peps.org/ParentResources/by-topic/feeding/latch-onto-this-breastfeeding-resources - Expecting Joy Lactation Support: https://www.expectingjoy.com/services/ - Breastfeeding Positioning: https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/positioning/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Have you ever been curious about when virgins get married? We sit down with Amy and Daniel pre and post-wedding to hear all about their why, the anticipation leading up, and an update on their sex life two months in! Why talk about this? While the obvious is probably curiosity (which is true for many), we want to make these conversations more normal to help people navigate whatever boundaries and communication they desire in a relationship. As always, we have our weekly check-in with each other! This week we talk bachelorette parties, where the semen goes after ejaculation, and prepping friends for their honeymoon. Enjoy this candid, funny, and honest conversation!

This week we sit down with our very own expert, Vanessa. She is a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, doula, mother extraordinaire! We chat all things pap smear -- the who, what, where, when, and why. This highly requested episode provides accessible information on pap smears to women of all ages. As always, we have our weekly sex check-in with Denae and banter about our recent happenings. In this episode we talk about: - HPV Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm - American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Screening Guideline: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/special-coverage/american-cancer-society-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines.html - Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Practice-Advisories/Practice-Advisory-Cervical-Cancer-Screening-Update?IsMobileSet=false - Abnormal Pap Smear Results: http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/D518183F0E9F8176CA257D7100098ABA/$File/pap-smear.pdf Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Episode 22: I'll Have What She's Having! Delivery Diaries with Ryah by Vanessa Garey & Denae Bauer

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Dr. Z, an OBGYN expert, again! Dr. Z informs us of the medical perspective and procedure of C-sections. She provides easy-to-understand information on emergent and planned C-sections as well as tips to prepare. As always, we have our weekly check-in, we talk underwear or no underwear during workouts, kegel balls, and Dude Wipes. Enjoy! In this episode we talk about: - Dude Wipes: https://www.amazon.com/Flushable-Individually-Wrapped-Unscented-Vitamin/dp/B008LXBZF2/ref=asc_df_B008LXBZF2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309832782859&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17113855400932745974&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033276&hvtargid=pla-437075015457&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=70155173188&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309832782859&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17113855400932745974&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033276&hvtargid=pla-437075015457 - Kegel Balls: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kegal+balls+weighted&gclid=CjwKCAjw7anqBRALEiwAgvGgm4Oi0rSs_E7dIkipYGyBwWv_do7z3HIXtvqFr1h315HawyY4v2lJ_BoC12UQAvD_BwE&hvadid=323372120803&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033276&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=10987805878614229922&hvtargid=kwd-774897580468&hydadcr=26185_10974134&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_83of5jmxek_b - Emergency C-sections: https://www.kidspot.com.au/birth/labour/types-of-birth/the-ins-and-outs-of-emergency-csections/news-story/b8e78a8859c0e9849635ec9a8d0bbbac - Vaginal Twin Birth: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/giving-birth-to-twins - Planned C-sections: https://www.babycenter.com/0_c-sections-giving-birth-by-cesarean-section_160.bc - Elective C-sections: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a62338/maternal-request-c-section/ - Risk of a C-section: https://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/cesarean-risks/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Leanne, a mother of five and a passionate fitness coach. She shares her birth story of her fifth child, which resulted in an unexpected, emergency C-section. Leanne reminds us while you cannot predict everything that may occur during labor, it is essential to have a team you trust. As always, Vanessa, Denae, and “The Shaft” have a weekly check-in -- this week we have a sex check-in with Denae and talk about friends as family. In this episode we talk about: - Umbilical Cord Prolapse: https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/umbilical-cord-prolapse/ - Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/ - Rainbow Baby: https://www.parents.com/baby/what-it-means-to-be-a-rainbow-baby-and-why-rainbow-babies-are-beautiful/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Episode 19: Emotionally Safe Relationships with Dr Renee St Jacques by Vanessa Garey & Denae Bauer

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Pamela, a former 911 Dispatcher, and current Amazonian. She is passionate about leveraging her giftings to serve children in foster care. Pamela and her husband provide respite and emergency care for children in foster care. She credits her ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations and desire to parent in a “non-traditional” way as a strong motivator to serve this community. Our conversation with Pamela is informative and inspiring! For the weekly check-in, Denae gives a sex update, and we talk about bringing kids to Disneyland. In this episode we talk about: - Brothers and Sisters: https://www.bbbs.org/ - Amara: https://amaraputskidsfirst.org/ - Respite Foster Care: https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-is-respite-foster-care-26300 - Emergency Foster Care: https://adoption.org/emergency-foster-care-work - Foster Children Spending Nights in Hotels: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/with-shortage-of-foster-parents-washington-has-almost-tenfold-increase-in-hotel-stays-for-foster-kids/ - Office Moms and Dads: https://officemomsanddads.com/ - Olive Crest: https://www.olivecrest.org/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Candice, a nurse who is passionate about all things menstrual cups. Her use of menstrual cups and desire for a better period experience guides our conversation with humor and helpful information. We talk types of cups, folds, insertion and removal advice, sex during menstruation -- to name a few! For the weekly check-in, Vanessa surprises Denae and “The Shaft” with a gift. In this episode we talk about: Luna cup: https://www.amazon.com/Luna-Cup-Menstrual-Large-Period/dp/B06W9P2B5M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=luna+cup&qid=1562799833&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 "The Shaft" is an Enneagram 6: https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram/type-6 Heavy Periods After Childbirth: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-causes-heavy-periods-after-childbirth_b_59252740e4b09c5b6bf92d2b Lena Menstrual Cup: https://www.amazon.com/Lena-Menstrual-Cup-Reusable-Alternative/dp/B00YNYH8F4?th=1 Menstrual Cup Folds: https://www.menstrualcupsaustraliaonline.com.au/menstrual-cup-folds/ Menstrual Cup FAQ - Amazing Resource! https://putacupinit.com/faq/ Menstrual Cup Comparison Chart: https://putacupinit.com/chart/ Find Your Cup Match: https://putacupinit.com/quiz/ Ziggy Cup (the only reusable cup that can be worn during sex): https://www.intimina.com/ziggy-cup Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Dr. Christine Joo, a licensed psychologist with 16 years of clinical experience. She shares an overview of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy. This interactive technique relieves psychological stress and is an effective treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As always, Vanessa, Denae, and "The Shaft" have a weekly check-in. In this episode we talk about: - What is EMDR? https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ - Francine Shapiro, developer and originator of EMDR https://www.emdr.com/francine-shapiro-ph-d/ - Big T, Little t Traumas https://roots-recovery.com/big-t-little-t-trauma/ - A book recommendation from "The Shaft" https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Angie, a labor and delivery nurse of 20 years, for what we call a "Delivery Diary" episode. She shares a few funny, unique stories from her time supporting birthing people, and their families, as a nurse. As always, Vanessa, Denae, and "The Shaft" have a weekly check-in -- this week we get an update on Denae's diverticulitis and discuss whether or not to wear underwear. In this episode we talk about: - No Panties, No Problem?: https://www.elitedaily.com/women/why-women-go-commando/937626 - The Role and Scope of Birth Doula Practice: https://icea.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Role_Scope_Doula_PP.pdf Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with a Registered Nurse, who is also a Birth Doula. Our conversation focuses on the importance of patient advocacy to receive quality and honest care from providers. Her experience as a patient, nurse, and doula provides a unique perspective on how to advocate and why it is necessary! She is passionate, smart, and so funny. As always, Vanessa, Denae, and "The Shaft" have a weekly check-in -- this week we talk colonoscopies and being put under. In this episode we talk about: - Antiretroviral medicines (ART) after being potentially exposed to HIV: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/pep.html - Propofol: https://www.rxlist.com/diprivan-drug.htm - CUSSing Communication: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/CUS - A doula is an advocate: https://doulatrainingsinternational.com/advocate-doulas-role/ - Expecting Joy Doulas: https://www.expectingjoy.com/our-team-draft/ - Doulas in a C-section: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/doulas-are-playing-a-role-in-c-section-births/2018/07/13/79323372-6447-11e8-a768-ed043e33f1dc_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.60091e11d997 Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Kira to learn about her experience of being a birth and postpartum doula. Kira shares her journey to becoming a doula, funny and inspiring stories from the delivery room, and the approaches she chooses to use when supporting birthing people and their partners. She is incredibly passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season. As always, Vanessa, Denae, and "The Shaft" check-in about sex, work, and random life happenings. SHOW NOTES: In this episode we talk about: - Denae bathing suit - Hair trimming - Enneagram 8 podcast - https://fanlink.to/sleepingatlastpodcast - Expecting Joy Birth Doula Services - https://www.expectingjoy.com/ - Modo Yoga Seattle - https://seattle.modoyoga.com/ - Fistula Repair - Colostrum - https://americanpregnancy.org/breastfeeding/colostrum-the-superfood-for-your-newborn/ - Hand Expressing Breast Milk - https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/hand-expressing/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

In this episode we talk about: - Denae's adorable dog, Rainey. Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raineydoodle/ - 23andMe: DNA Genetic Testing & Analysis: https://www.23andme.com/ - BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer genes 1 and 2) are the best-known genes linked to breast cancer risk: https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BRCA1andBRCA2.html - Susan G. Komen: https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BRCA1andBRCA2.html - About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime: https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics - Key Statistics for Breast Cancer in Men: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer-in-men/about/key-statistics.html - Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/genetic-testing-for-breast-cancer - Emotions and Breast Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/living-as-a-breast-cancer-survivor/emotions-and-breast-cancer.html Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Suzy to hear her journey to becoming a mother in a more unique way -- using an anonymous donor to have her son. Suzy shares the difficulties, joys, and the many in-betweens of the process with honesty and insight. As always, Vanessa and Denae have a weekly check-in to chat about sex, work, and random life happenings. Today's episode leaves us with information about using an anonymous donor, being a single mother by choice, and how she thought through this decision. In this episode we talk about: Spinning Babies Intrauterine insemination (IUI): https://americanpregnancy.org/infertility/intrauterine-insemination/ California Cryobank: https://www.cryobank.com/ Seattle Sperm Bank: https://www.seattlespermbank.com/ Single Mothers by Choice: https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org/about/ Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Dr. Z, one of our Sex-perts, for part two of our conversation on all things contraception. In part two, Dr. Z answers questions about common types of birth control, such as the Depo shot, NuvaRing, Birth Control Patch, Natural Family Planning, and tubal ligation. She dispels myths and provides accessible and easy-to-understand information for our listeners. In this episode we talk about: - Lambskin Condoms: https://nwhn.org/depo-provera-and-bone-mineral-density/ *FYI Lambkin Condoms only prevent pregnancy, not STIs* - Depo Provera Shot and Bone Mineral Density: https://nwhn.org/depo-provera-and-bone-mineral-density/ - DES Daughters: https://www.cdc.gov/des/consumers/daughters/index.html - Effectiveness of a Vasectomy: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/vasectomy/how-effective-vasectomy - Fertility Calculator and Ovulation Tracker - Clue: https://helloclue.com/ - Glow: https://glowing.com/glow - Pregnant with an IUD? Call your doctor immediately! Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

On this episode, we hear part two of Denae's story. She continues to share her experience of being admitted to Inpatient Psychiatric Care at a hospital and eventually finding helpful care at a private mental health treatment facility in Texas. This conversation highlights Denae's growth and healing as well as her transition back home from a 9-week stay at the treatment facility. If you (or know someone) are looking for help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 available 24hrs every day or text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States. In this episode we talk about: - Menninger Clinic: https://www.menningerclinic.com/ - Donate to the National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Donate - Information and statistics on suicide - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide.shtml - Bipolar disorder and suicide - https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/suicide Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

For Mother's Day, we are bringing you a special bonus episode! We sit down with Vanessa's mother, Paula, to hear about her journey learning about women's health and sex, being a single mother, and dating and marrying later in life. She is full of life and encouragement!

On this episode, we sit down with our very own co-host, Denae, to hear her story! In part one of this two-part series, Denae shares her experience of having a mental health condition, since she was a child, and eventually being admitted to a psychiatric hospital as an adult. And as always, Vanessa check-ins about Denae's sex life as well as about other weekly musings. Be sure to tune in for part two as we learn more about her recovery journey. In this episode we talk about: - Stress Assessment https://www.stress.org/test/the-holmes-rahe-life-stress-inventory - Lexapro https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Mental-Health-Medications/Escitalopram-(Lexapro) Subscribe today on any podcast listening app and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think! Your feedback makes our day. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! If email is your thing, send us a note at hello@atyourcervix.us Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider.

Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down with Laura to hear her story of having a mental health condition, facing infertility, and staying on psychotropic medication while pregnant. This inspiring and informative conversation taught us so much about the impact on those affected by mental health conditions and the importance of finding excellent medical care and support. As always, Denae and Vanessa catch up about their weeks. May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Here at At Your Cervix, we are passionate about raising awareness about mental health conditions and erasing the stigma. Thank you, Laura, for sharing your story. We know talking about mental health not only educates but also fights against the stigma. Just a reminder, the purpose of this podcast is to educate and empower, it is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare providers. We appreciate your support! Please rate, review, download, and share with a friend. Enjoy and stay tuned for next week! In this episode we talk about: - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) http://bit.ly/pcosfaq - Medication Categories and Pregnancy - Consult your physician! http://bit.ly/2ZNDBtT - Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) http://bit.ly/iuifaq

On this episode, our very own co-host, Vanessa, is the Sex-pert! Denae, Vanessa, and “The Shaft” sit down to discuss the roles of doulas and midwives. She clarifies these roles, dispels myths, and educates our listeners (and Denae!) on the benefits of having either, or both, a doula and midwife during birth. As always, Vanessa and Denae share their weekly check-ins. We appreciate your support -- please rate, review, and download. Enjoy this episode! In this episode we talk about: - VBAC - Vaginal Birth after Caesarean - Benefits of a doula - https://www.dona.org/what-is-a-doula/benefits-of-a-doula/ - Dona website: https://www.dona.org/ - Expecting Joy - https://www.expectingjoy.com/ - Email us your funny honeymoon stories! hello@atyourcervix.us - Email us know if you are an EXPERT in a certain field! Come on the show