Podcasts about comfort measures

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Gina and Roxanne talk with James Hogue from Fathers Assisting Mothers (thatfam.org). James shares valuable insights on how partners, especially fathers, can support mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. The discussion covers various topics including creating a birth plan, understanding medical terminology, providing physical and emotional support, and the importance of advocacy. James also talks about the unique role of fathers and how they can be involved in the birth process, including unexpected events like C-sections and NICU stays. The episode emphasizes the significance of preparation, communication, and physical fitness to ensure a supportive and empowering birth experience. Find James Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadsdoulaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedadsdoula?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://www.thatsmyfam.org/00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast01:18 Meet James Hogue: The Doula Dad02:05 James' Journey to Becoming a Doula05:38 The Importance of Partner Involvement12:50 Advocacy and Support Strategies19:09 Navigating Medical Interventions with BRAIN28:47 Addressing Past Birth Traumas31:47 Unpacking Emotions During Birth32:39 Reshaping Male Roles in Pregnancy34:11 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition35:08 Tips for Dads During Labor42:18 Fitness and Comfort Measures for Birth Partners46:34 Supporting During a C-Section52:34 Navigating NICU Challenges57:16 Final Advice for Fathers01:00:26 Resources and Closing Remarks——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

When we think of birth support, we often picture a partner holding a hand or offering ice chips. But true birth support is so much more than that. In this episode, we're diving deep into the essential role of a birth partner—how they can regulate stress, create an environment of safety and trust, and actively advocate during labor. We'll explore hands-on comfort measures, emotional grounding techniques, and what it really means to be a prepared and engaged birth partner.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why partner support is a game-changer for birthSimple, effective comfort techniques like counterpressure and hip squeezesHow to stay calm and co-regulate emotions during laborWays to set the birth environment for a smooth, supported experienceThe BRAIN method for advocacy and informed decision-makingWhy partner support doesn't stop at birth—and how to show up in postpartumIf you or your partner want to feel truly prepared for labor, be sure to check out my childbirth education course, A Path to A Powerful Birth, where partner integration is a core focus!Resources & Links:A Path to A Powerful Birth – Childbirth Education Class Connect with me on Instagram @clearlightbirthCheck out the blog post for this episode HEREIf this episode was helpful, share it with an expecting parent who needs this info!Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins 

In this episode, we sit down with Norman Harris, a licensed nursing home administrator, founder of Comfort Measures Consulting, and host of The Let's Get Comfy Podcast. His journey started at just 8 years old, volunteering in nursing homes with his grandmother. Now, he's on a mission to revolutionize elder care, advocate for caregivers, and inject energy, purpose, and fun into an industry that desperately needs it. Norman shares: ✅ The power of advocacy in healthcare and why caregivers need champions ✅ How to make caregiving “cool” and elevate healthcare professionals as leaders ✅ The challenges families face in senior care—and how to navigate them ✅ His journey from business to finding purpose in care This conversation is for anyone navigating healthcare decisions, working in caregiving, or looking for inspiration on leading with heart.    Thank you to our Sponsors HeroGeneration empowers caregivers and families by providing innovative resources, education, and support to navigate the challenges of aging and caregiving with confidence and connection. It's free to start. Join now HERE. Zinnia TV is a therapeutic dementia care platform that supports caregivers. creates engaging, dementia-friendly video content to reduce anxiety, spark memories, and provide meaningful moments of connection for individuals living with cognitive challenges and their caregivers. We invite you to use the code GATHER20 for 20% off an annual subscription HERE.     We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com    

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula) and Roxanne (labor and delivery nurse and student midwife) discuss the stages of labor from the onset of contractions to the moment of birth. They break down each phase within the first stage of labor, including early labor, early active labor, active labor, and transition, sharing favorite coping techniques for each stage drawn from both personal and professional experiences. Key strategies for managing early labor include balancing rest and movement, hydration, and nutrition. As labor progresses into active labor and transition, effective comfort measures such as hip squeezes, hydrotherapy, and physical support are explored. The episode also covers mental strategies and practical tips to navigate the labor process confidently.00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast00:01 Overview of Labor Stages00:16 Hosts Introduction01:47 Labor Timeline Breakdown03:17 Early Labor: Rest and Movement07:06 Comfort Measures for Early Labor12:24 Transition to Active Labor20:09 Transition Phase: Coping Strategies28:43 Second Stage of Labor: Pushing30:44 Sponsor Message and Conclusion——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

In this episode with Melinda Smith, we discuss a recent article looking at the effect of kinesiotape vs low-dye tape for plantar fasciitis pain. We discuss:The differences in outcomes between these two groupsIndividual patient preferences Neuromuscular responses to taping

Jenny Powers has navigated many roles throughout her life: athlete, scientist, wife, mother, and writer. Her journey as a collegiate basketball player honed her ability to push physical limits, while her PhD in Immunology challenged her intellect and deepened her understanding of research. Motherhood transformed her perspective, highlighting what truly matters and igniting her passion for writing.In her book, On the Origin of Being, Jenny weaves together her varied experiences to explore the complexities of human nature and our remarkable ancestors. She resides in Colorado with her family and pets, continually inspired by her research and discoveries.They explore modern health issues and ancestral wisdom, starting with hospice care and the role of "death doulas." This leads to a discussion on dietary habits, contrasting simple ancestral diets with modern processed foods. Dr. Powers emphasizes eliminating processed foods and highlights Nutrigenomics for personalized dietary guidance based on genetics. Join the Your Infinite Health Community! www.skool.com/your-infinite-healthTakeawaysAdopt dietary habits suited to your genetics for optimal health.Cut back on artificial lighting and processed foods.Meditate and practice gratitude to reduce stress.Connect with Jenny Powers:Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn |ConnectDr. Trip Goolsby & LeNae Goolsby are the co-founders of the Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center, and are also the co-authors of the book “Think and Live Longer”.

The impact of epidurals on the second stage of labor has sparked a lot of discussion. Research suggests that epidurals can prolong this stage... and a prolonged second stage can be associated with increased risks of infection, severe tears and the need for interventions like forceps-assisted delivery or Cesarean. But does an epidural mean that you are higher risk for complications during the second stage of labor, or are there ways to lessen your risks?   In this episode, Dr. Dekker explores the physiological effects of epidurals (and how they impact your body's birthing reflexes), the correlation between epidurals and the duration of the second stage of labor, and nuanced perspectives from professional guidelines worldwide— including a brief discussion of "laboring down" (aka delayed pushing).   References: To access all the scientific references that go along with this episode, visit our blog article here. Access the rest of our EBB Pain Management series go to this page and click on “Pain Management Series.” Check out the EBB Pocket Guide to Comfort Measures here. Find an EBB Childbirth Class near you here. For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Have you ever wondered what the evidence is on epidurals for pain management during labor? Join us on today's podcast as we discuss most recent evidence on epidurals, spinals, and combined spinal-epidurals! We'll begin with some background on these methods, including how common they are in the U.S. and around the world, before moving on to the effectiveness, benefits, and risks for use during labor. We'll also talk about alternative methods of pain relief during labor, and share recommendations from professional healthcare organizations. [Bonus addition to the podcast at 20:00: We talk about the study on epidurals out of Scotland [Kearns et al. 2024] that is generating lots of news headlines!] Join us to learn more about pain relief options during labor!   Content Note: Topics related to epidural use, how they're provided (including needles and catheters), and the benefits and risks of this intervention. Discussion of assisted vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum deliveries), severe maternal complications, surgery, perineal tears, and postpartum depression.     References: To access all the scientific references that go along with this episode, visit our blog article here. Access the rest of our EBB Pain Management series go to this page and click on “Pain Management Series.” Check out the EBB Pocket Guide to Comfort Measures here. Find an EBB Childbirth Class near you here. For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Were you aware that beyond the standard epidural, there is an additional medication option for managing pain during childbirth? Today, Dr. Dekker discusses another common option, intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) opioids. Dr. Dekker explains the different types of injectable opioids available during labor, how they work, and the current evidence that you need to know to make an informed decision. Plus, learn about the benefits and risks of IV opioids for pain relief labor and an in-depth look at one opioid in particular: Remifentanil, which is commonly given through a “Patient-Controlled Analgesia” or PCA pump. EBB Pocket Guide to Interventions (https://ebbirth.com/shop) EBB Pocket Guide to Comfort Measures (https://ebbirth.com/shop) More YouTube videos mentioning IV Opioids among other options: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia - Maternity Nursing Anesthesia Options for Labor & Delivery Prescribing Guidelines for Pregnant Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Narcotics for Pain During Childbirth For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class. References: To access all the scientific references that go along with this episode, visit our blog post here. 

Comfort Measures During Birth | EP27Jacquelyn & Ruth dive into the topic of comfort measures during the birthing process--what are they, how can they help, and what are some simple & easy items you can throw in your hospital bag for your next trip to Labor & Delivery. Download or print out the accompanying pdf here: HABIC Comfort Measures Packing List  ***Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on Instagram!***

Since 1983 Hank Dunn has been ministering to patients at the end of their lives and their families. During that time he has served in a nursing home, hospice programs and a hospital. He has become an expert on the topic of helping patients and families with end-of-life decisions.He is a past president of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and has served on several ethics committees. Hank is a frequent speaker nationally on the topic of making end-of-life decisions and spirituality and healthcare. To help him explain end-of-life decisions to patients and families, he wrote a booklet to hand to them so they could reflect on the issues discussed. As an afterthought, he sent the book out to other institutions to see if they would be interested in purchasing it for their clients. First published in 1990, Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Feeding Tubes, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, and the Patient with a Serious Illness is now in its Sixth Edition, with over four million copies sold, and it is being used in more than 5,000 hospitals, nursing homes, faith communities and hospice programs nationwide. His second book, Light in the Shadows: Meditations While Living with a Life-Threatening Illness, is a collection of reflections on the emotional and spiritual concerns at the end of life.Hard Choices for Loving People- https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Choices-Loving-People-Palliative/dp/099726120X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8EZKO1XG9ULE&keywords=hard+choices+for+loving+people&qid=1705748342&sprefix=hard+choices+for+%2Caps%2C346&sr=8-1Light in the Shadows- https://www.amazon.com/Light-Shadows-Meditations-Life-Threatening-Illness/dp/1928560059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Z46OWPQM7Y5Y&keywords=light+in+the+shadows+hank+dunn&qid=1705748501&sprefix=light+in+the+shadows+hank+dun%2Caps%2C586&sr=8-1Send questions for Back Channel with Foth to aaron.santmyire@agwmafrica.org

In this special episode of the MamasteFit podcast, Roxanne shares her third birth story, the birth of Baby Joan! Roxanne gave birth in the hospital for her third baby. She had an unmedicated birth, but this birth was different than her previous ones and she shares how this mentally affected her during her labor. Roxanne did have a postpartum hemorrhage, and explains how this has affected her recovery after birth. In This Episode: 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Psychic Premonitions! 2:54 Early Labor Starts 8:29 Time to Head to the Hospital 19:56 Comfort Measures for Active Labor 24:33 Pushing 32:40 Crowning 32:59 Welcome Baby Joan! 36:55 Postpartum hemorrhage 44:34 Roxanne Answers Listeners' Questions Check out the Instagram Reels Roxanne made while in labor with Joan! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwPw1Ppg9f3/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwVDi8KAreL/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwaikBGAoEF/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ----- 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.⁠ ⁠⁠ And we are sponsored by Crossover Symmetry, world-class training and equipment for pain, fitness & performance. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEFIT for 20% off your equipment package.

Katie Bertsch and Kristin Revere chatted about the tools we use as birth doulas during labor and delivery. Some of these include hands-on support, birthing balls, birth stools, and more. For more information on birth doula support, connect with us at www.goldcoastdoulas.com.

In this episode of the EBB Podcast, we dive into the updated research on Nitrous Oxide. I discuss the following topics:  What is Nitrous Oxide?  How is it used? How commonly is Nitrous Oxide used around the world?  How does Nitrous Oxide impact overall satisfaction in birth? What are the benefits of Nitrous Oxide? What are the risks of using Nitrous Oxide?  And lastly, as always, we will discuss the bottom line!  Resources & References For Practitioners  Association of Ontario Midwives: Nitrous Oxide Tip Sheet  For Parents  EBB videos/articles: Painless Birth and Pain Perception During Childbirth EBB Podcast: Episode 15: Nitrous oxide  EBB Podcasts: Birth Stories (5 birth stories with nitrous)  Episode 76: Pushing Through Anxiety in Birth with Parent Emily Fleenor  Episode 147: Long Preterm Birth with Caitlyn Martens  Episode 158: Empowering Hospital Birth Experience during COVID-19 with Fiona and Craig Castleton  Episode 163: Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy with Nathalie Walton, CEO of Expectful  Episode 202: A Fast First-Time Birth Experience with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate, Haley Grachico Other Resources: News Articles  Contemporary OB/GYN: Nitrous oxide's revival in childbirth  Cosmopolitan: Why I Used Laughing Gas to Ease My Labor Pain  The Atlantic: Using Laughing Gas to Relieve the Pain of Childbirth  The New York Times: The Rise of Laughing Gas in the Delivery Room  NPR: Laughing Gas Gives Women Another Option to Manage Labor Pain NPR: Bill of The Month: $4,836 Charge for Laughing Gas During Childbirth Is No Joke Today: Laughing gas for childbirth is on the rise in the US. What took so long?  References  For a full list for references, please access https://evidencebasedbirth.com/nitrous-oxide-during-labor/  

A Florida native, Hank is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in history and was on football scholarship. He received his Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.After serving for five years right after seminary in a very traditional church in Macon, Georgia he moved to the Washington, DC area to be a part of the very nontraditional Church of the Saviour. For a year following the move to DC, Hank worked as a carpenter and then for four years directed an inner-city ministry for hard-to-employ people. In 1983 Chaplain Dunn began his healthcare work as a nursing home chaplain. He has served as a hospice chaplain and volunteered nights and weekends as an on-call chaplain at a community hospital.He is a past president of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and has served on several ethics committees. Hank is a frequent speaker nationally on the topic of making end-of-life decisions and spirituality and healthcare.To help him explain end-of-life decisions to patients and families, he wrote a booklet to hand to them so they could reflect on the issues discussed. As an afterthought, he sent the book out to other institutions to see if they would be interested in purchasing it for their clients. First published in 1990, Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Feeding Tubes, Palliative Care, Comfort Measures, and the Patient with a Serious Illness is now in its Sixth Edition, with over 3.9 million copies sold, and it is being used in more than 5,000 hospitals, nursing homes, faith communities and hospice programs nationwide. His second book, Light in the Shadows: Meditations While Living with a Life-Threatening Illness, is a collection of reflections on the emotional and spiritual concerns at the end of life. Besides speaking on topics related to his books, Chaplain Dunn has also been a leader of silent retreats. Hank has recently moved to Oxford, Mississippi after 39 years living in the DC suburbs of Virginia. He enjoys fly fishing, wilderness camping, hiking, kayaking and life in general.

Join me, Lindsay McCoy as I hit “record” and jam out on all things professional birth support. There is a revolution in birth support. While holding the space and offering sips of water and a cool cloth is really important, there's also so much more a doula can be doing! In this episode, I talk about the role of a doula and their impact on the client's birth experience, and what it really looks like to support birth physiology as a doula. I believe we can do more than just randomly using comfort measures. If a doula knows the biomechanics of labor and birth; the science of what to do when in labor and the “whys” of it, they can really make a difference in the client's birth experience! What do clients really need in a doula? Our job is to help the clients protect their space, help them find their voice and achieve the birth they want; and that not only means hands on labor support but also working with the client prenatally to prepare their body for labor so that they can have a smoother, uneventful birth. I also talk about the essential skills in professional birth support. With over a decade of being a doula and helping pregnant families achieve the birth they desire, I have seen it all! In this episode I wanted to share why this role is not “less than” but complimentary to the provider role and should be treated as such. Website: http://bodyreadymethod.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/onestrongmamaprenatalTik Tok: tiktok.com/@onestrongmamaprenatal

Sara Lyon is the founder of Glow Birth & Body, creator of The Birth Deck, and author of You've Got This: Your Guide to Getting Comfortable with Labor. With more than 15 years experience serving as a doula, childbirth educator, prenatal massage therapist and mother, Sara has supported tens of thousands of families through their birthing journeys. Sara's work is grounded in her belief that quality, science-based birth education, and healthy, non-traumatic birth experiences are a human right and should be readily accessible to all. Sara recorded an exclusive video for students of the birth preparation course going over even more comfort measures in labor; and she's offering a special discount on her birth deck and book for BPC members. Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode124 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. In this episode, I speak to Tess and Leonie, private midwives from Your Neighbourhood Midwives, about the options for comfort measures and drugs for birth. This is an essential listen for anyone who is pregnant, and covers a wide range of options, from holistic and natural methods you can use at home, to the risks and benefits of drugs such as pethidine and epidurals. If you'd like to find out more about Tess and Leonie you can find them at www.yourneighbourhoodmidwives.co.uk

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Kristin Revere, Kelly Emery, and Alyssa Veneklase talk about their Saturday Series of Classes offered through Gold Coast Doulas. Each goes in to detail about what their classes cover including Comfort Measures for Labor, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Survival.

In this episode, I am joined by Katie Kane, a parent from Cherry Hill, New Jersey who took the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class when she was pregnant with her daughter. Katie worked with EBB Instructor Cat LaPlante.  From the beginning of her pregnancy, Katie planned for an unmedicated hospital birth - leading her on a path to researching doulas and eventually finding the EBB Childbirth Class. She was intentional in choosing her birth team, and ended up switching providers when she knew her first was not the best fit for her. With the support of her husband and doula, Katie was able to navigate roadblocks that may have resulted in different outcomes for her birth if she had not been so well prepared. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. RESOURCES: Find an Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class or Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Workshop here. Find an Evidence Based Birth Instructor, and all EBB parent resources here. Follow Jen McLellan at Plus Size Birth, the Plus Mommy podcast and Instagram. You can also hear Jen on the Evidence Based Birth Podcast here.

In today's episode, Jessica does things a little differently - not one book or movie or comfort show but three comfort shows, and not just three comfort shows but three comfort shows and their companion podcasts. So, join Jess as she discusses THE WEST WING and the podcast THE WEST WING WEEKLY; THE GOOD PLACE and the podcast THE GOOD PLACE THE PODCAST; and SCRUBS and the podcast FAKE DOCTORS REAL FRIENDS WITH ZACH AND DONALD. The Comfort Food is Blueberry Pancakes (with a side of crispy bacon). For the Community Comfort, Jess gets all Peace, Love, and Hippie on y'all suggesting some tree hugging; and, as with the last Corona Comfort she has some more comfort action suggestions, this time involving Frank Lloyd Wright. So, whip up some flapjacks and join Jess for a discussion of high quality hugs, connection despite Corona, and the importance of a solid "no ash-hole" workplace policy. Tree Hugging Article: https://www.treehugger.com/health/iceland-recommends-hugging-trees-instead-people.html Pancake Recipe: https://www.marthastewart.com/338185/basic-pancakes *I actually eliminated the 2T of sugar the recipe called for and didn't miss them at all - especially with all the maple syrup I poured on them. :) Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Virtual Tour: https://thespaces.com/12-frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-are-now-hosting-virtual-tours/ *The tours are on the instagram pages of each building. Future Crunch: https://futurecrun.ch/ ...and the article about the factory workers living at work for 28 days: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/23/factory-masks-coronavirus-ppe/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/podcasts/, www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

In the second episode of season 2, Jessica and Laura do a re-read of the Lucy Maud Montgomery novel THE BLUE CASTLE. The comfort food is chinese food, specifically wonton soup and pork fried rice. And the community comfort is the tactile experience of a bowl of dry rice or beans (listen to the episode for details, you'll get it). So, crack open your copy of THE BLUE CASTLE, and join Jess and Laura for a discussion of the sin of fear, the theft of a silver spoon, and love (and sex) in the time of L. M.  Montgomery. For more information about Lucy Maud Montgomery and her marvelous books, check out www.lmmontgomery.ca. Thank you to Nat Keefe and The Bow Ties for the use of their songs, "Daley's Reel" during the intro to the media discussion and "Terrier Waltz" during the Comfort Comp. For more of Nat's music find him at his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1hW0rMwhUGBPne6FYdyIQ and for more from The Bow Ties, find them at: http://www.bowtiesbluegrass.com/ If you're looking for the Psuedo Angina article that Jessica mentioned, it can be found here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJM190909161611201 The cottonball moment Laura references is from the tv show SCRUBS, Season 4 Episode 23 titled "My Faith in Humanity" and the moment can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNXfV6do_ts The full episode is available on hulu.com. As always, thank you to Camilla Ammirati and THE DON'T TELL DARLINGS for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/podcasts/, www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.  

In the midst of the global pandemic of Covid 19, we here at Comfort Measures thought we should try in some small way to help address the crisis and since we're not medical professionals, or essential workers or ventilator manufacturers, we're doing it the only way we know how by discussing a comfort movie and eating some comfort food. As you'll hear, these Corona Comfort episodes will be a little more freeform than our normal eps but will hopefully provide some comfort all the same. In today's episode, Jessica chats about the 1995 Dustin Hoffman gem, OUTBREAK, and addresses the reasons (in these difficult times) it can actually be considered a comfort. The Comfort Food is Oatmeal Rasin cookes and the link to the recipe is below. No Community Comfort this episode but there are some comfort action suggestions in the podcast. The Virtual Tour of the Musee D'Orsay (mentioned in the ep) is linked below. So grab some oatmeal raisn cookies, cue up OUTBREAK on Netflix and join Jess for a discussion of comfort in the age of Coronavorus. Oatmeal Cookie recipe: https://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-raisin-cookies-35813 Virtual Tour of the Musee D'Orsay https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/musee-dorsay-paris scroll down to almost the bottom of the page (right above the map) and you'll see a pic of the main hall with a little yellow dude in it, click on the pic or the yellow dude and explore away... As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/podcasts/, www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

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In light of all the craziness currently happening with COVID-19, we decided to re-release this episode about comfort measures in labor. Many people will be having their babies with little or no support because of the current hospital restrictions and we hope that these tips will help with managing the intensity of labor, especially if you’re doing it without the support you’d planned on having. Additionally, here are a few helpful resources that we mentioned at the top of the episode: COVID-19 resources page on Evidence Based Birth The WHO’s page on COVID-19 The CDC’s page on COVID-19 The CDC’s page on Pregnancy & Breastfeeding with COVID-19 ACOG’s Practice Guidelines on COVID-19 RCOG’s recommendations on COVID-19 during pregnancy If you’re interested in working with Ali for digital doula support, email her here. --- Karly and Ali get down to the nitty gritty details of coping with the pain of labor and birth. They explain why it’s essential for every birthing person to learn about non-medical coping techniques (even if they plan to use pain medication during their birth) and they review the best tools and techniques for pain management. Here’s an overview of everything that’s covered in this episode: The reasons why it is SO important to know a variety of non-medical pain management coping techniques, including times when birth goes too quickly to use medication or when meds don’t work effectively What the 5 elements of birth are and why they’re an essential part of pain management in labor Why you should consider hiring a doula for your birth (including this great article on the evidence for doulas) The reasons it’s SO important to do some sort of childbirth education during pregnancy Helpful tools in labor: Bucky 40 Blinks – the best eye mask in all the land! Birth ball (great for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum!) 65cm 75cm Cooling towels Massage tool Lacrosse Ball Hand held fan Essential oils (don’t forget cotton pads to put the oils on!) 10 Oil Variety Pack Peppermint Lavender Eucalyptus Grapefruit Citrus Variety Pack Heating pad TENS unit Coping techniques in labor: The 3 R’s – relaxation, rhythm, ritual (as mentioned in The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin) Vocalizations/low moans Movement and changing positions Check out The Birth Partner for some great diagrams of all the different labor/birth positions Breath work Hydrotherapy Light touch/massage, sacral counter pressure, hip squeeze Visualizations (i.e. breathing to your baby, walking/running up and over a hill, progressive relaxation throughout your entire body) Music (Deep Theta by Steven Halpern is one of Ali’s favorites) The mindset of birth You are stronger than you even realize. Believe in yourself! Stay in the moment. You can do anything for a minute! You are going to give birth one breathe at a time. Remember, this is pain with a purpose. Be SURE to stay hydrated and well fed. Being undernourished and dehydrated can increase pain and difficulty of labor while reducing your energy/ability to cope Why it’s so important to choose your birth team carefully and only invite people who support your birth goals Why you might consider choosing a code word to use in labor, that way your team will know when to encourage you and when to order up that epidural! How to communicate your preferences to the staff at your birthing location, including some guidelines for putting together your birth preferences sheet Books/resources to help you and your birth partner(s) The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Simpkin, Whalley, Keppler, Durham, & Bolding Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon Birthing From Within by Pam England Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke The Big Book of Birth by Erica Lyon Hypnobabies – Childbirth Hypnosis If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.

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In this episode I am joined by three guests to talk about the Evidence Based Birth Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses workshop. Our panel includes registered nurse, childbirth educator and EBB Instructor Jessica Hazboun from San Diego, labor and delivery nurse and childbirth educator Lori Lopez from Honolulu, and Evidence Based Birth Instructor Program Director, childbirth educator and doula Cat LaPlante from the New Jersey/Philadelphia area. The Comfort Measures workshop is a three hour event with contact hours, covering a range of non-pharmacological techniques including massage, birth balls, CUBs, rebozo, hydrotherapy, and more. In this podcast, we discuss the barriers that nurses face in instructing and assisting patients with comfort during labor, and solutions on how to empower nurses in this area. We also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a change maker in your community. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.  RESOURCES: Check out the current list of Comfort Measures for L&D Nurses Workshops here! Look for the workshops coming up this summer in these cities: June 2019 Lancaster, PA San Antonio, TX Reno, NV Nova Scotia, Canada July 2019 Lexington, KY Long Beach and San Diego, CA Southern New Jersey, right outside of Philadelphia, PA August 2019 Orlando, FL

Episode 12 - In our 12th episode, Jessica tackles her first (but far from her last) science fiction Comfort Media as she takes a deep dive into the premiere episode of the (criminally-cancelled-too-soon - Thanks, Frelling SciFi Channel!) television series, FARSCAPE. The Comfort Food is buttermilk biscuits. And the Community Comfort is (a bit on the nose, we know) Stargazing...so pull some buttermilk biscuits out of the oven, cue up the first episode of FARSCAPE (now available on Amazon Prime) and join Jess for a discussion of a Broken DRD, a Helium-farting Hinerian, the luminous Claudia Black, and action-figure wedding cake toppers.* *A word from Jess about spoilers: Usually, I don't worry about spoilers. I assume if you're listening to the podcast, you've already consumed the media so I'm not particularly careful about what I say. However, for some reason with this episode (maybe because it's science fiction (and we sci-fi geeks are pretty spoiler-phobic), maybe because we're in the middle of the final season of GoT and Avengers:Endgame literally just opened so I'm hyper aware of spoilers, but whatever the reason), I was concerned that people watching might not have seen any future episodes and I didn't want to ruin anything for anyone, so I tried to be very careful about not revealing things that are to come. So! There are a couple of places that had mild spoilers, where I give the heads up to fast forward 30 seconds just to avoid hearing those little nuggets. Here are the three articles Jess mentioned in the pod: Who killed Farscape? http://strangehorizons.com/non-fiction/articles/who-killed-farscape/ The Entertainment Weekly review that started it all (at least for Jessica) https://ew.com/article/1999/03/19/farscape/ The Ethical Drama of John Crichton (Warning: Spoiler-ific if you haven't watched the full series) https://www.tor.com/2019/01/16/the-ethical-drama-of-farscapes-john-crichton/ As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at http://goingtotahitiproductions.com/podcasts/, www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.  

In our latest episode, Jessica does a re-read of the hilarious Jennifer Crusie novel FAKING IT. The comfort food is blueberry muffins. And the community comfort is the scent of cinnamon (and the Christmas spices that go with it - clove and nutmeg)...so drop a nice cinnamon Christmas blend in the diffuser, grab a warm blueberry muffin (with some soft-but-not-melted butter), crack open your copy of FAKING IT, and join her for a discussion of closet meet-cutes and familial relations, asthmatic artists and multiple personalities, possible hit-men and definite con-men, and the comparative benefits of muffins vs. doughnuts. For more of Jennifer Crusie's marvelous books, check out www.jennycrusie.com. As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

Episode 10 - In our February episode, we jump in to the 1987 Rob Reiner classic - THE PRINCESS BRIDE. So, in the spirit of Inigo Montoya: Hello. My name is Jessica Ammirati. You're seeking comfort. Prepare to (re)watch! Jessica's co-host this month is none other than retired English and American Studies and Dean of Studies, Theresa (aka Mom) Ammirati. The comfort food pairing is beef stew. Get yerself a bowl, grab some crusty bread to go with it, and settle in for a discussion of a princess, a pirate, a giant, a Spaniard, a six-fingered man, and some very large rodents. As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

COMFORT MEASURES is BACK! And, in our first episode of 2019, Jessica is joined by Camilla Ammirati for a deep dive into the Jane Austen film classic - SENSE & SENSIBILITY. Join us for tea and biscuits and a discussion of sisters, WILLOUGHBY(!), weird fingernail things, and spray-painted sheep. For more about Camilla and her folklorist work, check out www.TAUNY.org and for more about Camilla the musician, check out the links below for The Don't Tell Darlings and Uprooted, or, if you're ever in Canton, NY swing by The Buccaneer Lounge, https://www.facebook.com/Bucclounge/. As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand If you enjoy Comfort Measures, please rate and review us on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

In this episode I review all the projects completed at Evidence Based Birth in 2018 - and what a year it was! From launching this podcast and an extensive series and workshop on Comfort Measures, to releasing new Signature Articles, webinars, a Higher Ed curriculum AND developing a new cutting-edge EBB childbirth class - what we accomplished in 2018 gives us incredible momentum for what we have planned in 2019! Join me for a sneak peek into what is on the horizon for the next 12 months. RESOURCES To learn about the new EBB Childbirth Class, click here. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes tour - register here! To get on our mailing list so you don’t miss a single announcement on what we have coming up in 2019, sign up on our home page! For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program.

There's a lot to know when it comes to getting a baby out! This week we are discussing hormones and how to find your rhythm. Labor isn't the time to freak out and scream with adrenaline. How do you know what to do instead? Don't panic now or in labor. Jen and Alise have lots of tips to get you through.

Episode 8 - In episode 8, Jessica does a re-watch of the pilot episode of the Gilmore Girls. The comfort food is apple pie. And the community comfort is a fire in a woodstove...so, light up a (nice and contained - safety first!) fire, grab a slice of homemade apple pie, cue up Gilmore Girls on Netflix, and join Jessica for a discussion of the fast-talking/pop culture spouting Gilmores, frying pans to the face, Officer Krupke, and super dry (but very healthy) muffins... As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand If you enjoy Comfort Measures, please feel free to rate and review the show on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

Episode 7 - In episode 7, we discuss Nora Ephron's uniquely Washington DC novel, HEARTBURN. Joining Jessica for the deep dive, is actor/producer/writer/director and founding artistic director of Tongue In Cheek Theater (www.tictheater.com), Jake Lipman* (www.jakelipman.com). The comfort food is (Nora-approved) mashed potatoes. Community Comfort is a new one for us at CM - a scent - specifically Calendula - courtesy of Jake. So, get yerself a bowl of hot mashed potatoes, some Kerrygold butter to mix on in, pick up your copy of HEARTBURN, and join Jess and Jake for a discussion of The Eastern Airlines Shuttle, handsome muggers, group therapy, and hamster-raising ex-husbands... *A special note - as Jessica mentions in the intro to the episode, as a dramaturge and associate producer, Jessica collaborated with Jake on the creation of a new play called Relentlessly Pleasant. The play is having it's world premiere run off-off-Broadway October 10th-27th, 2018 at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street. For more information and to get tickets (if you happen to be in NYC for October) go to www.tictheater.com. As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod, and for the song "Guess That's Why" (underscoring the Comfort Comp). For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

In this podcast, Rebecca gives you a sneak peek into what's coming for Evidence Based Birth® in the second half of 2018 and early 2019! Learn about the Signature Articles we're creating, the workshops and classes we're creating, our upcoming speaking events, and the new website for Higher Education institutions! Resources mentioned: Comfort Measures for L & D Nurses: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-measures-for-l-d-nurses-lexington-ky-tickets-45818534470 Toronto EBB event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-the-evidence-with-dr-rebecca-dekker-tickets-47035880585?aff= Higher Ed Program: Contact info@evidencebasedbirth.com Childbirth Class Pilot: https://ebbirth.com/childbirthclass Wait list for EBB Instructor program: https://ebbirth.com/instructor Migraine program Rebecca joined where they're teaching her how to use the Keto diet: https://www.mymigrainemiracle.com/ (not an affiliate link!)

In episode 6, Jessica takes a deep dive into the pilot episode of the JJ Abrams Spy Show Classic - ALIAS. The comfort food is the NY Deli Classic - the black and white cookie. And the community comfort is the Winter Classic - the towel warmer...so, throw on a pair of warm sweat pants, cue up Alias on Amazon, grab a black and white, and join Jessica for a discussion of double agents, (seemingly) absentee fathers, a truly extraordinary chair flip, and blazing red hair... As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

Episode 5 - In honor of Baseball Season's Opening Day, we do a deep dive into the 1988 Baseball Classic - BULL DURHAM. Joining Jessica for the discussion is baseball romance novelist, Jen Doyle and the comfort food pairing is (of course) Cracker Jacks. So "buy me some peanuts and (you know what)", cue up the flick, and join us for the rewatch. You can find Jen's books on Amazon and on her website at www.jendoyleink.com And you can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @JenDoyleInk. As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

In episode four, Jessica is flying solo and taking a closer look at the 1993 movie SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER. The comfort food pairing is pizza - but not just any pizza - a pizza that means something special to you. So grab a slice, and join Jess for a discussion that touches on topics ranging from chess to competition to fathers to a stuffed moose. As always, thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of their songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at: www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasuresPod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

Karly and Ali get down to the nitty gritty details of coping with the pain of labor and birth. They explain why it’s essential for every birthing person to learn about non-medical coping techniques (even if they plan to use pain medication during their birth) and they review the best tools and techniques for pain management. Here’s an overview of everything that’s covered in this episode: The reasons why it is SO important to know a variety of non-medical pain management coping techniques, including times when birth goes too quickly to use medication or when meds don’t work effectively What the 5 elements of birth are and why they’re an essential part of pain management in labor Why you should consider hiring a doula for your birth (including this great article on the evidence for doulas) The reasons it’s SO important to do some sort of childbirth education during pregnancy Helpful tools in labor: Bucky 40 Blinks – the best eye mask in all the land! Birth ball (great for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum!) 65cm 75cm Cooling towels Massage tool Lacrosse Ball Hand held fan Essential oils (don’t forget cotton pads to put the oils on!) 10 Oil Variety Pack Peppermint Lavender Eucalyptus Grapefruit Citrus Variety Pack Heating pad TENS unit Coping techniques in labor: The 3 R’s – relaxation, rhythm, ritual (as mentioned in The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin) Vocalizations/low moans Movement and changing positions Check out The Birth Partner for some great diagrams of all the different labor/birth positions Breath work Hydrotherapy Light touch/massage, sacral counter pressure, hip squeeze Visualizations (i.e. breathing to your baby, walking/running up and over a hill, progressive relaxation throughout your entire body) Music (Deep Theta by Steven Halpern is one of Ali’s favorites) The mindset of birth You are stronger than you even realize. Believe in yourself! Stay in the moment. You can do anything for a minute! You are going to give birth one breathe at a time. Remember, this is pain with a purpose. Be SURE to stay hydrated and well fed. Being undernourished and dehydrated can increase pain and difficulty of labor while reducing your energy/ability to cope Why it’s so important to choose your birth team carefully and only invite people who support your birth goals Why you might consider choosing a code word to use in labor, that way your team will know when to encourage you and when to order up that epidural! How to communicate your preferences to the staff at your birthing location, including some guidelines for putting together your birth preferences sheet Books/resources to help you and your birth partner(s) The Birth Partner by Penny Simpkin Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Simpkin, Whalley, Keppler, Durham, & Bolding Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon Birthing From Within by Pam England Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke The Big Book of Birth by Erica Lyon Hypnobabies – Childbirth Hypnosis --- Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! The Birth Kweens get down to the nitty gritty of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women’s health. For more from us, visit birthkweens.com. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.

In our third episode, we take a closer look at the novel LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Our comfort food pairing is cast-iron-baked-sourdough-bread with Kerrygold butter and our guest co-host is screenwriter, Terri Viani. So, grab a piece of fresh baked bread warm from the oven, slather on a nice big pat of Kerrygold butter, and join us for a discussion of this first book in the Little House Series. You can follow Terri at www.instagram.com/thewriterink. Oh, and I completely forgot to mention while recording that this episode features instrumental banjo tunes played by Camilla Ammirati. Thanks, Cam! And, as always, a quick thank you to The Don't Tell Darlings for use of the songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand. Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures, www.facebook.com/comfortmeasurespodcast, www.twitter.com/ComfMeasures/Pod, www.instagram.com/comfortmeasurespodcast.

Episode 2 - In our second episode, we take a closer look at the show SPORTS NIGHT, specifically season 1, episode 2, "The Apology". Our comfort food pairing is apple cider donuts and our guest co-host is singer/songwriter Miss Lynn - Lynn Hickernell. Enjoy the discussion, the donuts, and the sampling of Miss Lynn's songs including: "The Thread", "Frosted with Sprinkles" (it is, after all, a donut kinda song), "Good Words", and "Normal ('s Just a Town)". You can find more of Miss Lynn's music at www.misslynn.com. As always, a quick thank you to Camilla Ammirati and The Don't Tell Darlings for the songs "Never Saw Nothing" and "Till I Get Home" in the intro and outro (respectively) to the pod. For more of Camilla's music you can go to www.donttelldarlings.com and www.facebook.com/UprootedStringBand. Please feel free to rate and review Comfort Measures on iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to the show while you're there. You can get more Comfort Measures at www.patreon.com/comfortmeasures.

In our first official episode of Comfort Measures, we take a deep dive into the comfort movie - THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (yes I called it a comfort movie) - while munching on one of the truly perfect movie comfort foods - Popcorn! (artisanally) stove-popped of course.

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The Shepherd’s Comfort Measures - Dr. Jewyl Gibson by Strong Tower Bible Church