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By the time you take childbirth classes and make a birth plan, it's typically pretty late to switch providers. That means there are things you need to know now, in your first or second trimester, BEFORE you make a final decision about where to have your baby.

In this episode, host Anne Nicholson Weber outlines six of the most important protocols and policies that can vary widely from one birth setting to another. It's important to learn about these early in your pregnancy, so you can decide what options matter to you and make sure you choose a birth setting that will support your preferences.

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Host Anne Nicholson Weber shares her thoughts on how to have a "no-regrets birth".

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Chiropractic care for your newborn may not be something you've considered. In this episode, two pediatric chiropractors explain what treatment for a newborn looks like, how gentle adjustments can impact the functioning of your baby's vagus nerve to help regulate the newborn nervous system, and some of the myriad conditions that treatment can help address -- including sleep issues, constipation and reflux, colic, mobility and latching challenges.

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A couple needs to make many decisions in pregnancy, and patterns of decisionmaking established now can impact your family’s life for decades. In this episode, two couples counselors and two doulas explore some of the common areas for conflict in pregnancy, and offer advice on how a couple can find their way through conflict to alignment.

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Chidlbirth can be traumatic. In this episode, two psychotherapists and a doula talk about what trauma is, how preparing for birth may help, and how to heal from a traumatic birth.

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• Thinking ahead of time what will be your needs and who might help you
• Confronting your specific fears and anxieties
• Childbirth education classes are about more than information
• Counseling during pregnancy and postpartum
• Preparing for breastfeeding
• Paying attention to the needs of your partner
• PT for pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum
• Realistic expectations for recovery
• Returning to exercise
• Finding your village

Join us to learn from Meghan Doyle, Partum Health; Emily Heilman, Flourish Counseling & Wellness; Rebecca Nguyen, Chicago Family Picnic; and Anne Rodney, Chicago Family Doulas

Image courtesy of Maggie Cuprisin.

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Imagine a pediatrician who seems to have all the time in the world to answer your questions. Imagine being able to text her directly any time, day or night. Imagine not having to pack your baby up for a newborn visit because your doctor is coming to you! This week we talk to three Chicago-area pediatricians who have left the managed care system in order to buck the trend towards rushed appointments, impersonal care and long wait times. Join us to learn more about alternative models of care in the fourth trimester.

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Whether you already have a regular yoga practice or have never tried yoga at all, prenatal yoga may help you deal with anxiety and depression, prepare your body for labor and ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy -- not to mention provide a support group of other mothers who are navigating their pregnancies right along with you. Our guests on this episode are three yoga teachers who specialize in prenatal yoga: Jenny Barron Fishman, with Sweet Pea's Studio; Kristen Simons, with Grateful Yoga; and Diana Zic, with CocoonCare. They discuss the importance of connecting with your body during pregnancy, explain the physical and emotional benefits of prenatal yoga, and make some helpful suggestions about choosing a class that's right for you.

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