https://www.spreaker.com/show/transition-to-parenthoodenSociety & CultureCopyright Janelle Durhamhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d24d376ace663c28d34e8c2b99bc45fa.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/transition-to-parenthoodSat, 04 May 2019 00:38:48 +0000Janelle DurhamJanelle Durhamfeeds@spreaker.com20-minute episodes summarize key information you need to prepare for labor, birth, and the early days of parenting. Host Janelle Durham, co-author of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn is a mom, doula, parent educator and childbirth educator. She...cleanepisodicJanelle Durhamfeeds@spreaker.com20-minute episodes summarize key information you need to prepare for labor, birth, and the early days of parenting. Host Janelle Durham, co-author of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn is a mom, doula, parent educator and childbirth educator. She pulls together research-based recommendations with realistic advice from her experience with thousands of families. Episode transcripts and links to more resources available at transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/life-with-your-new-babyhttps://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/for-parents/life-with-baby/.]\]]>http://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=1014Sat, 04 May 2019 00:14:16 +0000Janelle DurhamAdapting to life with a new baby presents many joys and challenges. Learn about the importance of self-care, relationship skills, tips for managing daily tasks and returning to work. [A transcript of this episode with links to resources is available...https://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/for-parents/life-with-baby/.]\]]>1196cleanfullJanelle DurhamAdapting to life with a new baby presents many joys and challenges. Learn about the importance of self-care, relationship skills, tips for managing daily tasks and returning to work. [A transcript of this episode with links to resources is available at https://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/for-parents/life-with-baby/.]\Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/caring-for-your-newbornhttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=983Thu, 18 Apr 2019 02:52:32 +0000Janelle DurhamOffers a brief overview of key information – how to figure out what baby needs by observing their cues, how to meet those needs with feeding, diapering, dressing, and bathing, calming crying, and helping your baby to sleep well.1184cleanfullJanelle DurhamOffers a brief overview of key information – how to figure out what baby needs by observing their cues, how to meet those needs with feeding, diapering, dressing, and bathing, calming crying, and helping your baby to sleep well.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/choices-in-maternity-carehttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=954Sat, 06 Apr 2019 19:18:55 +0000Janelle DurhamWe'll talk about all the choices you make in your maternity care, from choosing a care provider and birthplace and developing a birth plan to what happens if unexpected complications arise and you have to make choices about interventions you were...1290cleanfullJanelle DurhamWe'll talk about all the choices you make in your maternity care, from choosing a care provider and birthplace and developing a birth plan to what happens if unexpected complications arise and you have to make choices about interventions you were hoping to avoid.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/birth-and-babys-first-hourhttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=922Fri, 29 Mar 2019 22:59:54 +0000Janelle DurhamThis episode covers second stage labor – the birth of a baby, third stage – the delivery of the placenta, and the first hour of baby's life. Addresses when to push, how to push, and positions to aid labor progress. Talks about "the Golden Hour" of...1132cleanfullJanelle DurhamThis episode covers second stage labor – the birth of a baby, third stage – the delivery of the placenta, and the first hour of baby's life. Addresses when to push, how to push, and positions to aid labor progress. Talks about "the Golden Hour" of bonding with a new baby. [A full transcription of this […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/pain-medications-for-laborhttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=899Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:37:36 +0000Janelle DurhamAn overview of medications for labor pain and childbirth. Includes benefits and risks of nitrous oxide, IV opioids (narcotics) and epidurals. Plus labor support after epidural.1183cleanfullJanelle DurhamAn overview of medications for labor pain and childbirth. Includes benefits and risks of nitrous oxide, IV opioids (narcotics) and epidurals. Plus labor support after epidural.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/labor-supporthttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=812Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:17:41 +0000Janelle DurhamContinuous labor support, which can be provided by a partner or spouse, other family or friends, a professional doula or by medical caregivers has been shown to reduce interventions, improve outcomes, and improve satisfaction with the birth. This...1213cleanfullJanelle DurhamContinuous labor support, which can be provided by a partner or spouse, other family or friends, a professional doula or by medical caregivers has been shown to reduce interventions, improve outcomes, and improve satisfaction with the birth. This episode is all about how to provide effective labor support: by learning about childbirth, learning about what […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/comfort-techniques-for-laborhttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=797Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:54:10 +0000Janelle DurhamComfort techniques for labor include cognitive strategies (visualization, affirmations), pleasant distractions (massage, music, aromatherapy), counter-irritants, and body mechanics (movement and massage) which can help make labor pain less intense and...1236cleanfullJanelle DurhamComfort techniques for labor include cognitive strategies (visualization, affirmations), pleasant distractions (massage, music, aromatherapy), counter-irritants, and body mechanics (movement and massage) which can help make labor pain less intense and less unpleasant.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/stages-of-labor-and-the-3rshttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=791Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:43:24 +0000Janelle DurhamAn overview of the stages of labor, and how Relaxation, Rhythm and Ritual help for coping with labor pain.1241cleanfullJanelle DurhamAn overview of the stages of labor, and how Relaxation, Rhythm and Ritual help for coping with labor pain.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/understanding-labor-painhttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=757Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:07:19 +0000Janelle DurhamI discuss the physiology of pain and ways that people who have been through birth  describe how contractions feel. Given all of the physical changes and challenges of labor, it's not surprising it is painful for many people. The acronym P.A.I.N. can...1091cleanfullJanelle DurhamI discuss the physiology of pain and ways that people who have been through birth  describe how contractions feel. Given all of the physical changes and challenges of labor, it's not surprising it is painful for many people. The acronym P.A.I.N. can remind us that labor pain is Purposeful, Anticipated, Intermittent, and Normal. However, understanding […]Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11154293/labor-pain-toolboxhttp://transitiontoparenthood.wordpress.com/?p=750Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:05:26 +0000Janelle DurhamPodcast Episode 1: The most common question from people preparing for labor is ‘how will we handle the pain’? This episode provides an overview of all the tools that we can stock in a Toolbox for Coping with Labor Pain. It introduces both non-drug...1107cleanfullJanelle DurhamPodcast Episode 1: The most common question from people preparing for labor is ‘how will we handle the pain’? This episode provides an overview of all the tools that we can stock in a Toolbox for Coping with Labor Pain. It introduces both non-drug comfort techniques and pain medications, explores how the choice of pain […]No