frumwomenshealth

Interview! Doulas – The Inside Scoop with Sarah Rochel Grunbaum

In this podcast I interview Sarah Rochel Grunbaum – a highly experienced doula who recently made Aliyah from Brooklyn. With over 2000 births behind her (not counting 7 of her own k’ah), she really knows what she’s talking about. Sarah Rochel’s unique blend of expertise and sensitivity is truly remarkable. Even if you already plan toContinue reading “Interview! Doulas – The Inside Scoop with Sarah Rochel Grunbaum”

Postpartum Bleeding: Getting to the Mikvah

See Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations for Part 1See Postpartum Bleeding: Speed It Up by Slowing Down for Part 2 When do I start the process of getting to the mikvah? At a certain number of weeks? After my postpartum check up? I want to start with three stories (identitites protected, of course, and sharedContinue reading “Postpartum Bleeding: Getting to the Mikvah”

Postpartum Bleeding: Speed It Up By Slowing Down

See Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations for Part 1 on this topic. Can I make this process speed up? Is something I’m doing slowing it down? To some extent, how long you bleed for is just built in – the same way there are women with healthy cycles who have 3 day periods, and thereContinue reading “Postpartum Bleeding: Speed It Up By Slowing Down”

Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations

I keep thinking it’s time for a post with more pizzazz, but if we’re going to be honest, I’m a Women’s Health educator and much of the info isn’t so glamorous. 😉 So while the subject of Postpartum Bleeding can’t exactly be defined as fun and upbeat, it’s one with real (dare I say unique)Continue reading “Postpartum Bleeding: Real World Expectations”

Safe Infant Sleep and Tips for Safer Co-Sleeping

We talk the “why” and “how” of safe infant sleep – including Back to Sleep and tips for safer co-sleeping and bedsharing. This podcast has a companion blogpost so to read more, or to leave comments or questions, please visit us at the P’nima Wellness site! Helpful Links: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/ https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/ https://www.marchofdimes.org/baby/safe-sleep-for-your-baby.aspx *I daven that the hishtadlusContinue reading “Safe Infant Sleep and Tips for Safer Co-Sleeping”

Safe Sleep and Safer Co-sleeping

“Is it ok to give my baby a pillow? She has a cold.” “My mother told me that if I put my baby to sleep on his stomach he won’t fuss as much. She says we all slept that way and we’re fine!” “I fall asleep nursing my baby at night all the time, isContinue reading “Safe Sleep and Safer Co-sleeping”

Interview! Rena Reiser on the Postpartum Transition

Postpartum Diet and Exercise Mini-Series Part 2 Rena Reiser redefines “self care” in the context of the postpartum stage. She emphasizes the importance of listening to your body & emotions during this time of transition when it comes to nutrition, exercise, and more. Rena presented some excellent points I’d really never thought of before (andContinue reading “Interview! Rena Reiser on the Postpartum Transition”

Interview! Talking Pregnancy and Postpartum Diet and Self Care with Esti Asher, RDN

Postpartum Diet and Exercise Mini-Series Part 1 Esti Asher, MS, RDN, LD shares her professional knowlege and *inspiring positive attitude* about Diet and Self Care in the Pregnancy/Postpartum period. Find out more about her virtual practice and read her articles at https://www.estiashernutrition.com/

Interview! Musings of a Tipat Chalav (Well Baby Clinic) Nurse

My friend Batzion is the AWESOME Tipat Chalav (well baby clinic) nurse for at least half of the frum population of Karmiel. She explains a lot of the “how” and “why” of the Tipat Chalav system here in Israel, and the general importance of taking your baby in for well baby visits wherever you areContinue reading “Interview! Musings of a Tipat Chalav (Well Baby Clinic) Nurse”

Podcast! Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

We discuss why meds in pregnancy and breastfeeding deserve so much conversation, when and how to discuss them with your medical provider, and what resources you can use to empower yourself as a patient and mother! **All of this content, including the links I mentioned in the podcast, can be accessed in the original blogpostContinue reading “Podcast! Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding”