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Between Contractions

Amsy Dees + Stephanie Dawson

Between Contractions is a real, honest space where we talk about the hard stuff—between the hard stuff. Hosted by Amsy Dees, a certified birth and postpartum doula and Stephanie Dawson, a board-certified lactation consultant, this podcast brings together expert insight and real-life experience. Each episode is filled with practical tips, thoughtful conversations, and authentic stories designed to empower families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey.

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46 эпизодов

  1. #45 - Christina’s Nine Births: Pitocin, a Surprise Breech at Home & Everything In Between 1:03:16
  2. #44 - Bad Advice We’re Ghosting This Halloween Season 34:04
  3. #43 - Abby's Story: Unexpected Pregnancy, HG, and Building a Village from Scratch 1:04:02
  4. #42 - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 6:07
  5. #41 - Maternal Mental Health: Seeing Moms Before The Crisis 47:23
  6. #40 - What Actually Happens at a Lactation Consult 36:09
  7. #39 -Returning to Work: What Nobody Tells You Until It's Too Late 40:10
  8. #38 - Destiny's Story: A Birth Center Birth, a Hurricane, and Learning to Ask for Support 50:34
  9. #37 - What to Actually Pack in Your Hospital Bag 21:45
  10. #36 - People Pleasing Is Ruining Your Birth Experience 24:10
  11. #35 - Shane's Turn: A Dad's Perspective on Loss, Birth & Showing Up 41:57
  12. #34 - Carlee's Story: The Clipboard, the Comeback & Baby Number Two (Part 2) 34:54
  13. #33 - Carlee's Story — Breech, Unexpected Labor & Learning to Ask for Help (Part 1) 37:50
  14. #32 - Our Dream Hospital: A Wishlist from Two People Who've Seen Too Many That Fall Short 36:52
  15. #31 - Pitocin Demystified: What It Is, What It Does, And Why You Might Use It. 24:48
  16. #30 - The Kids Ask The Hard Questions 20:13
  17. #29 - Storm Season, Babies & What to Do When Plans Fall Apart 37:25
  18. #28 - Dr. Kristen Kleponis: Your Pelvic Floor Called — It Needs a Word 36:21
  19. #27 - Why Prenatal Lactation Assessments Matter More Than You Think 23:21
  20. #26 - Building Psychological Capital for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond 19:59
  21. #25 - A NICU Mom's Story: Dr. Ariel Evans (Part 2) 1:03:39
  22. #24 - A NICU Mom's Story: Dr. Ariel Evans (Part 1) 44:11
  23. #23 - Pet Peeves: More Things That Drive Us Crazy (Part 2) 19:15
  24. #22 - Pet Peeves: Things That Drive Us Crazy (Part 1) 23:00
  25. #21 - Let's Talk About Bed Sharing — The Worst Kept Secret 23:39
  26. #20 - The Five S's & Other Ways to Soothe Your Baby 27:24
  27. #19 - Hospital-Employed Doulas — Game Changer or Band-Aid? 27:11
  28. #18 - Booby Traps: Common Pitfalls That Can Derail Your Milk Supply 38:16
  29. #17 - Pain Relief Options in Labor — What You Actually Need to Know 28:30
  30. #16 - Your Magic Number & What It Means for Your Milk Supply 16:06
  31. #15 - How To Avoid An Unnecessary Induction 22:57
  32. #14 - Is Formula The Secret To Marriage Equality? (We Don't Think So) 25:43
  33. #13 - Healthy Start Coalition with Amy Beascoechea 32:28
  34. #12 - De-Influencing Your Baby Registry (Part 2) 25:04
  35. #11 - De-Influencing Your Baby Registry (Part 1) 21:40
  36. #10 - The First Latch 35:07
  37. #9 - The T.E.A.M Method: Coping Through Labor Without Meds 44:45
  38. #8 - Use Your B.R.A.I.N.S. 18:42
  39. #7 - Birth Plans: Why They Matter 24:41
  40. #6 - Process NOT Procedure: A Look At Oral Ties & How To Fix Them (Special Guest: Dr. Katie Peeples) 34:30
  41. #5: Building A Better Support Circle (Part 3 - Postpartum) 27:14
  42. #4: Building A Better Support Circle (Part 2 - Birth) 24:16
  43. #3: Building A Better Support Circle (Part 1 – Pregnancy) 17:59
  44. #2: Where to Deliver? Choosing Between Home, Birth Center, or Hospital 23:27
  45. #1: Nesting or Needing Help? Understanding the Nesting Instinct vs. Overwhelm 14:23
  46. Coming Soon.... 0:20