The Birth Link
Colette Wagholikar, RN
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From Bedside to Breakthrough: How Nurses Are Revolutionizing Childbirth Care with Trish Ware
Most nurses and birth advocates turn a blind eye to the systemic issues in maternity care, but not Trish Ware. She's here to expose the truth and spark change.In this episode, Trish shares her…
45. Ergonomics and Pelvic Floor Health in Pregnancy, Don't Wait for a Problem, Prevent it! With OT/PT Trapti Agarwal
In this episode of the BirthLink Podcast, Colette speaks with Trapti Agarwal from TheraGurus about the importance of pelvic health in all stages in life, especially for women. They discuss the…
44. Maternity Care in the Hospital, a Service Industry or Just a Medical Emergency?
Since starting as a nurse in labor and delivery I have heard that this is not a service industry, not a hotel or restaurant as we are made to feel like servers sometimes. We know best about their…
43. Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Fertility with Nicole Lange
In this episode, Colette Wagholikar and Nicole Lange discuss the intricate relationship between trauma, mental health, and fertility. They explore how acupuncture can aid in fertility treatments, the…
42. Meet Your OB Hospitalist! with Dr Hart and Dr Fashho
We are so proud to have the doctors behind The OB Hospitalist. Initially conceived to unite OB Hospitalists and help others in their field, cope with the challenges of being in healthcare, family,…
41. What Is a Nurse To Do?! Navigating the Challenges of Hospital Births with Cassandra RN
What is a nurse to do?! Listen in with Cassandra Koblitz RN, the founder of Hakuna Matata Mamas, a labor and delivery nurse plus hospital birth coach with 13 years of experience supporting women…
40. An Uncensored Conversation with Keira Welsh on Doulas Advocating In the Hospital
Kiera Walsh is a doula, birth educator, and host of the Birth Advocacy Podcast. She’s supported hundreds of first-time moms through birth and is known for her bold, no-BS approach to education and…
39. From Military Nurse to Birth Body Work with Marya Ellifie: Fascia, Structural Integration, and Improved Labor Support
In this episode of The Birth Link Podcast, I sit down with labor nurse Marya Eddaifi, who shares her powerful journey from a military birth experience to creating her own practice centered…
38. When Birth Plans Change: Mastering the Art of the PIVOT with Dawn Hancock
We're so honored to have the wonderful Dawn Hancock founder of Pivotal Birth on this episode where we discuss the best way to plan for birth, with the idea that there will be times we will need to…
37. Maternity Leave Without the Stress: Income, Rights, and Strategy with Shelly Yehuda
Shelly Yehuda is an HR expert certified in California State Leave Laws with extensive experience in maternity leave benefits. She helps new and expectant mothers understand their rights and options…
36. What Evidence Based Really Means, How Social Media and Maternal Disparities Influence Birth With Sharon Jensen-Cody Aka Doula Diligence
Sharon is a research scientist turned birth Doula and pediatric sleep consultant. She shares her world with her wonderful husband and two amazing kiddos! Sharon has a deep rooted passion to help…
35. Taking Control: How Knowledge Shapes Your Birth with The Smart Doula
Charlotte, also known as The Smart Doula, is a Virtual Doula based in the UK, providing evidence-based pregnancy support to families who want an empowering birth. With 10 years + of clinical research…
34. Tips To Improve Your Breastfeeding Experience with Amber Ginn
Amber Ginn, IBCLC, is the founder of The Latch Link, one of the nation’s leading virtual lactation practices. With a decade of experience working with moms, she provides prenatal and postpartum…
33. When Advocacy Costs Your Job: My Story of Standing Up in Labor & Delivery
This isn't an easy episode to share, but I think it's one that needs to be. I leave all names out for respect of the professionals in my area, and of course patient information is always…
32. Casey’s Birth Story: Turning Trauma Into a Movement of Support and Advocacy
Casey is a writer and advocate driven by a deep commitment to maternal health and mental well-being. As a mother who has navigated the complexities of birth trauma and postpartum challenges, she…
31. Pitocin In Labor - How To Manage Respectfully
I numbered this episode - finally. I get into a straight shooting discussion on Pitocin, and how we as nurses and the hospital system manage this drug. How do we navigate this, probably overused…
30. Beyond the Baby Blues: An Insightful Discussion on Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Emily Guarnotta
In this illuminating episode of The Birth Link Podcast, we welcome Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider who's changing the conversation…
29. My Water Broke! Understanding Amniotic Fluid's Crucial Role in Pregnancy and Brith
In this essential episode of The Birth Link Podcast, we dive deep into the waters of pregnancy—amniotic fluid! Learn what this miraculous fluid actually is, why it's vital for your baby's…
28. Why We Are Concerned with Gestational Diabetes: A Discussion with Sara Alayev, RN
You know about the drink and the glucose test your provider is going to want you to take. You have probably heard of gestational diabetes and maybe even how to prevent and manage this pregnancy…
27. Mastering the Pushing Stage: Tips and Techniques to Improve You Pushing and Decrease Tearing
In this episode, Colette discusses the intricacies of childbirth, focusing on pushing positions, techniques to reduce tearing, and the importance of understanding one's body during labor. She…
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