Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Actress, comedian, and mother of three boys Selah Victor returns to share her very different birth experiences after two C-sections and most recently, a VBAC.  Connect with Selah online: www.instagram.com/selahvictor Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Selah's "before birth" story here OR watch the visual podcast on Informed Pregnancy+ in episode 3 of Empowered Mama! Start your trial of IP+ and watch it now for free. Actress, comedian, and mother of three boys Selah Victor shares her experience with two C-sections, the NICU, and how she is confidently pursuing a VBAC despite the possible challenges. Tune in to hear her inspiring perspective on how she kept hope alive. Connect with Selah online: www.instagram.com/selahvictor Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, mother, start-up founder, and podcast host Kaitlin Solimine discuss her three unique birth experiences, how they have shaped her life's work, and how she is redefining "productivity" in caregiving and art. Connect with Kaitlin and her podcast online: https://www.instagram.com/soliminewriter and www.instagram.com/postpartumproductionpodcast Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debra Flashenberg is a childbirth expert, doula, prenatal yoga instructor, and host of the podcast 'Yoga | Birth | Babies'. She talks about her personal birth experiences, life transformations through yoga, and her podcast which connects all of her passions.  Connect with Debra and the Prenatal Yoga Center online: www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter and https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker, author, hypnotherapist, and mother Jacqui Blue has personally experienced nearly every type of birth: cesarean with twins, two VBACs, water birth, and a home birth. She subsequently created the documentary film "Beautiful Births". Jacqui talks about her own birth experiences and the pressing issues that new parents face. Connect with Jacqui online: www.instagram.com/jacquibluelife Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media professional, Los Angeles native, and mother of two Arista Ilona tells us about her early life, career, her journey to motherhood, and her two different birth experiences 7 years apart. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doula, antenatal educator, writer, and podcaster Sallyann Beresford has over 20 years of experience in birthwork. She shares her own birth experiences, her path to birth work, and guidance for expecting and new parents. Connect with Sallyann online: www.instagram.com/theultimatebirthpartner and https://www.birthability.co.uk/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humanitarian and award winning actress Freida Pinto, known for her roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, is about to become a mother. Freida shares her journey to becoming a mother and the differences between Indian and American birth culture. Connect with Freida online: www.instagram.com/freidapinto Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Documentary producer Lyndal Redman joins the show to talk about her personal and raw story of loss, grief, and hope which led to the creation of her award-winning documentary "You Are Not Alone”. The film takes a look at miscarriage as told by men and women, reminding everyone: you are not alone. Start your FREE Informed Pregnancy+ subscription and watch the film series here: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/you-are-not-alone Connect with Lyndal online: www.instagram.com/youarenotalonedocumentary Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just three weeks after the birth of her first child, actress Natalie Dreyfuss is back to tell her raw and touching birth story and share about the ups and downs of the early weeks of postpartum.  Connect with Natalie online: https://www.instagram.com/nataliedreyfuss/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Natalie Dreyfuss is expecting her first baby. In this episode, she shares her fertility journey, her battle with endometriosis, plans for her upcoming birth, and her unique diagnosis of Aphantasia, the inability to create mental imagery. Connect with Natalie online: https://www.instagram.com/nataliedreyfuss/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Systems engineer turned nurse Dr. Angela Lang chats about how the company Medela brings science into care, nurturing generations and specializing in evidence based care. Dr. Lang gives insight into all stages of breastfeeding and how the baby's and mother's systems work together. This episode is sponsored by Medela. Check out Medela online: https://www.medela.us/breastfeeding Follow Medela here: www.instagram.com/medela_us, https://www.facebook.com/MedelaUSA/, and https://www.tiktok.com/@medela_official?lang=en Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carson Meyer, a Los Angeles based birth doula, birth photographer, childbirth educator, and prenatal/postpartum nutrition consultant, joins the podcast as a new mom to her first child. Connect with Carson online: https://www.instagram.com/ccmeyer/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeding babies and toddlers as they grow can be challenging, to walk us through the different stages of nutrition and eating is Katie Thompson of Square Baby. This episode is sponsored by Square Baby. Connect with Square Baby online: www.squarebaby.com Follow Square Baby here: www.instagram.com/squarebabyfood Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maternal fetal medicine obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Emiliano R. Chavira is back to discuss umbilical cords: what are they, how are they formed, what are some of the variations and complications, and what to do about them. Connect with Dr. Chavira online: https://www.facebook.com/EmilianoChaviraMD/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it important to introduce baby to allergens early and often? And what makes a “Square Meal” for baby? This episode takes a deep dive into the research and science behind the baby food subscription service, 'Square Baby’, and the important things to know when choosing nutrition for your little one. This episode is sponsored by Square Baby. Connect with Square Baby online: www.squarebaby.com Follow Square Baby here: www.instagram.com/squarebabyfood Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Italian-American artist Valentina Trentini returns to share the after birth story of her second baby girl. Connect with Valentina online: https://www.instagram.com/brushettasigns/?hl=en Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Square Baby, a frozen organic baby food subscription service, offers fully customizable meal plans. Their science-based, delicious menu is created by a Registered Dietitian and Certified Genetic Counselor and offers 100% Daily Nutrition and early allergen introduction options. The founders join the podcast to discuss the difference Square Baby can make for your family. This episode is sponsored by Square Baby. Connect with Square Baby online: www.squarebaby.com Follow Square Baby here: www.instagram.com/squarebabyfood Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Italian-American artist and soon to be mother of two Valentina Trentini talks about the complications with her first delivery resulting in a fractured tailbone, her fertility journey with baby number two, and her plans for the upcoming birth.  Connect with Valentina online: https://www.instagram.com/brushettasigns/?hl=en Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a traumatic and life changing experience with her newborn's health, Keira Morè changed her career path to service families as a doula. Keira shares her experience and gives insight into caring for loved ones who may need extra support after welcoming a child. Connect with Keira online: www.instagram.com/noa.doula Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices