This week Dr. K is on this episode answering all of Liz's questions about what makes women high risk. Dr. K is a high-risk OBGYN in Maternal Fetal Medicine and is passionate about spreading awareness on education of risks and the treatment of pregnant women.  Connect with Dr. K https://www.instagram.com/drk_pregnancyspecialist/?hl=en https://www.apcares.ca/drk Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Try my favorite Prenatal! 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with code esandoz20  https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 Try LMNT hydration: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz  

EP 310: Conversations with a High-Risk OBGYN, Dr. K

In this episode, Vito and Liz are sharing all the details of Carlo's birth.  They also talk about life as a family of five and how having 3, 3 and under has impacted their marriage.    Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Try my favorite Prenatal! 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with code esandoz20  https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 Try LMNT hydration:  http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz

EP 309: Carlo's Birth Story with Vito and Liz

Audrey Ross is a Birth keeper and advocate diving into some topics challenging the status quo. Maternal health continues to decline in the United States while medical interventions increase. Audrey is tackling some common birth questions such as interventions, home birth, midwifery care and more.  Connect with Audrey: https://stan.store/ajoyfulbirth https://www.instagram.com/Ajoyfulbirth Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsor BetterHelp dot com slash PTPS today to get 10% off your first month

EP 308: Undisturbed Birth with Audrey Ross

This episode is all about gestational diabetes. Leslie Flannery is a nutrition coach and dietician specializing in gestational diabetes. She is answering all of your GD questions as well as giving some tips and guidance for moms receiving this diagnosis.  Connect with Leslee: https://www.instagram.com/gestational.diabetes.nutrition/?hl=en https://gdmnutrition.com/link-in-bio Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Go to jennikayne.com and use the code JOY to get 15% off Resources  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-59-diagnosing-gestational-diabetes/  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf  https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/gestational-diabetes/  

EP 307: All About Gestational Diabetes with Dietician, Leslee Flannery

Amazing News! A study has come out linking a hormone and genetic component to morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum. In this episode, Liz talks about morning sickness, ways to combat it, and what the research says.  She also talks about how the crunchy world can be detrimental to your mental health when you are struggling with morning sickness and hg.    Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Dockatot: For a limited time get 15% Off the new MiniMat at dockatot.com with the code PTPS Honeylove: 20% Off at honeylove.com/JOY Research on Morning Sickness:  https://thisisneeded.com/blogs/pregnancy/pregnancy-nausea-the-role-of-hormones-are-revealed-in-new-study https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1010839 20% off Needed Prenatals and Electrolyte mix with code esandoz20  https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 Try LMNT hydration: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/elizabethsandoz  

EP 306: What Causes Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

The World Health Organization recommends a country's cesarean rate to be 10-15%.  In the United States, ours is 32-33%.  A huge contributor to our high rate is the percentage of women who have repeats cesareans verses trying for a vaginal birth.  Why is this happening? What does the research say? Hannah is on this episode answering those questions and giving great information on how to have a successful VBAC.  Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/ebbandflowbirthco/?hl=en https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/doulawaitlist https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/waitlist https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/firststeps https://www.ebbandflowbirthco.com/newdoulatips  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/motherhood-flow/id168691331 Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link: Resources:   https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr72/nvsr72-01.pdf  https://utswmed.org/medblog/vbac/  https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-bi...  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-113-the-evidence-on-vbac/  https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/cesarean_births/ce...  https://www.statista.com/statistics/283123/cesarean-sections...

EP 305: Vaginal Births after Cesareans (VBAC) with Hannah Gill

In this episode, Midwife Sarah Stetina shares the difference of risks in pregnancy with a midwifery model of care. Most "high risk" pregnancies have much better outcomes when they choose midwifery care. We dive into risk and birthing outside the hospital system.  Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link:  Resources:   https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-due-dates/  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-inducing-labor-for-going-past-your-due-date/  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-induction-for-gestational-diabetes/   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PTPS for 10% off!

EP 304: Risk Factors In Pregnancy & Birthing Outside the Hospital System with Midwife, Sarah Stetina

At Think Happy, they believe that YOU are in the driver’s seat of your own life - yep, YOU! They also believe that happiness is something we each create for ourselves.  Kaitlin Cueves, founder of Think Happy, is on the podcast helping us to learn some steps to keeping our cups full and overwhelm at bay. She is on a mission to help busy women create sustainable habits and routines that:   Reduce daily stress by creating systems and control,   Decrease wasted/unproductive time throughout the day, and   Increase the amount of time to refill your own cup   Connect with Kaitlyn: https://thinkhappyco.com/ https://thinkhappyco.com/mom-life https://www.instagram.com/thinkhappy_co/ Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/n-Ls4tYCogM?si=HQJhN5hbn3ezuOA7 Sponsors This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PTPS for 10% off! Go to jennikayne.com and use the code CHAVA15 to get 15% off Get 20% Off your entire order with our exclusive link - honeylove.com/CHAVA

EP 303: Conquering Overwhelm & Filling Your Cup in Motherhood with Kaitlin Cueves

Earlier this week, Liz talked about why birth plans don't work.... so what does? This episode is all about making your birth plan work for you! Liz covers 3 tips to get your birth to work and more importantly, to get you informed and prepared for labor and birth.  Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/rhha1Zl5e08?si=ipbGtIo3OV8FlKG9

EP 302: How to Make Your Birth Plan Work

Giving birth in a pretty big deal and lots of people have ideas about what you should do. This episode is all about setting boundaries with family and friends and protecting your mental wellbeing during this sacred time in life.  Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/vKhZL6FTM30?si=qjgw5IHnOnUcYxUJ

EP 301: Setting Boundaries in Your Pregnancy and Birth

In this episode, Liz is diving into the signs of labor and how to know when it is time to go to the hospital. Depending on the type of birth you want, this can affect the time you plan on laboring at home. The signs of labor can sometimes be confusing but there is truly one way to know that you are really in labor! Resources  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-inducing-labor-water-breaks-term/  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-268-debunk-the-myths-of-premature-rupture-of-membranes-gbs-waterbirth-with-ebb-founder-dr-rebecca-dekker/ https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm199604183341601 Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist

EP 300: When to Head to the Hospital in Labor

There is a ton of information out there about weight gain in pregnancy and they are all saying the same thing. They are all based on the BMI and the BMI is a poor indicator of health. What they fail to achieve is the nuance and needs of every single baby and mama are different. So what is healthy pregnancy weight gain for you? Let's dive into it.  Resources  https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/women-with-higher-bmi/ https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy/  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/ Prenatal Nutrition https://www.instagram.com/ttc.nutritionist/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/prenatal.dietitian/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/the.food.doula/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/naturally_nora/?hl=en   Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist  https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist

EP 299: The Truth Behind Weight Gain in  Pregnancy

We are back this year with the new rebrand of the podcast, The Pregnancy to Parenting Show. In this episode, Elizabeth is talking all about birth plans and why they don't work.   Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist  

EP 298: Why Birth Plans Don't Work

It's the final episode of the year and Liz is filling you in on her postpartum so far and some exciting changes coming to the podcast in the New year!  Be on the look out and make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss out on the great content coming your way in 2024!!  

EP 297: A Postpartum and Podcast Update with Liz

Dr. Katie Zaremba, DC, DABCI is a functional medicine doctor specializing in women's health, focusing on fertility and prenatal care. Dr. Zaremba attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where she began to understand the importance of a root cause approach to health care. After school, she furthered her education to specialize as a board-certified chiropractic internist (DABCI) through the Council on Disease and Internal Disorders (CDID). She has been working for over 5 years with women to help them conceive, maintain pregnancies, and uncover the root cause of their fertility and hormonal issues.   She believes that education is important for not only practitioners but also for her patients to help them better understand their bodies. Her goal with her patients is to make them feel heard and empower them to regain control of their health. Helping her patients from preconception to holding their babies is one of the most fulfilling aspects of her job. When she's not working, Dr. Zaremba enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and 2 dogs hiking in the mountains of North Carolina.   Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/allnaturaldoc/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@allnaturalfertility Website- https://www.drkatiezaremba.com    Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie  Sponsors: JenniKayne Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code CHAVA at checkout at https://jennikayne.com Lume new customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code CHAVA at LumeDeodorant.com Paired https://www.paired.com/chava to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. Green Chef  https://www.greenchef.com/pages/podcast?c=60MAMAS&mealsize=3-2&c_comms=PERCENT&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=podcast60off&vs_campaign_id=bf93711d-03da-4d15-bc30-055ae876a8df&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads use code 60mamas to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months   References: Prenatal Neede 20% off  https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 code esandoz  Why Chava? Episode 248:  https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning  https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

EP 296: A Root Cause Approach to Fertility with Dr. Katie Zaremba

Dr. Robyn Thompson. She is a respected Midwife, Maternal Child & Family Health Nurse (MCaFHN), Breastfeeding Specialist, and founder of The Thompson Method (TTM) Breastfeeding Program. Dr. Robyn has 50 years of experience as a hospital and homebirth midwife, and she is no stranger to the hardships of motherhood she has seen the standard of care within the hospital system repeatedly fail both pre-and post-natal women. Recently, Dr. Robyn was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her exceptional dedication and outstanding achievements in the medical field as a midwife and breastfeeding specialist. Dr. Robyn is passionate about giving women the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions for themselves and their babies – even when faced with unexpected or difficult situations. She would be happy to discuss the very real struggles with breastfeeding. Dr. Robyn could also elaborate on how we can rethink hospital systems to reduce complications, the importance of asserting your rights in the hospital, and the influence of labor and birth choices on breastfeeding success. Take The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Course https://www.thethompsonmethod.com/breastfeeding-course Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie   Sponsors: JenniKayne Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code CHAVA at checkout at https://jennikayne.com   Lume new customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code CHAVA at LumeDeodorant.com Blissy Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code CHAVA to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHAVA  Why Chava? Episode 248:  https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning  https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

EP 295: 50 Years of Midwifery Care w/ Dr. Robyn Thompson, Founder of the Thompson Method

Kristin Brown is a Registered Dietitian offering virtual nutrition services across Canada. She has been in the nutrition world for the past decade and loves every minute of this ever-changing science.  She is passionate about helping people balance their meals and prepare foods they enjoy all while working on improving their relationship with food and their bodies.  After having her twins, she became passionate about helping pregnant women with nutrition. Kristin believes that optimizing nutrition during pregnancy is one of the most overlooked areas in conventional prenatal care..... and arguably the most important.  In this episode, she is giving tips to get through the first trimester and how to optimize nutrition during this life-changing time.  Connect with Kristin: https://www.instagram.com/prenatal.dietitian/ https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e2ee422830fff00262ceb87 https://kristinbrownnutrition.com/prenatal-2/ Connect W/ Doula Liz:  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Join the Waitlist https://elizabethjoy.co/join-waitlist Sponsors: Paired https://www.paired.com/chava to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. JenniKayne Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code CHAVA at checkout at https://jennikayne.com References: Prenatal Neede 20% off  https://thisisneeded.com/?irgwc=1&irclickid=xEu30k37UxyPUIKRAjXfYUPvUkFTHKzdR3-aXk0 cose esandoz Episode 137 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Breastmilk  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-science-of-breastmilk-with-dr-rhonda-patrick/id1343507855?i=1000493589230   Why Chava? Episode 248:  https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning  https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

EP 294: Three of the Most Missed Nutrients in Pregnancy with Prenatal Dietician, Kristin Brown

Liz is joined by her husband, Vito, in this episode as they reflect on their past birthing experiences while anticipating the next one. Liz asks Vito about his views throughout pregnancy to postpartum and what is missing for fathers during this time.  Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Sponsors: Paired https://www.paired.com/chava to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. Lume new customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code CHAVA at LumeDeodorant.com Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code CHAVA to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHAVA   Why Chava? Episode 248:  https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning  https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm Resources Induction for due dates  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Inducing-for-Due-Dates-Handout.pdf  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-117-the-evidence-on-inducing-for-due-dates/

EP 293: Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum from a Male Perspective with Vito and Liz

Founded by two-time mom and self-care author Carley Schweet, Hello Postpartum aims to help fill the knowledge gaps in traditional postpartum care. From her own postpartum experience, she realized the gaps that were missing in the postpartum experience.  At Hello Postpartum, they strive to create an accessible community where everyone can access postpartum education, research-backed articles, and support tools. You’ll find helpful interviews, infographics, articles, and more created by midwives, OB-GYNs, certified doulas, registered nurses, licensed mental health therapists, Naturopathic Doctors, and more. In this episode, we dive into all things postpartum plus sharing our stories.  Connect with Carley Carley Schweet  https://www.instagram.com/hellopostpartum/   postpartum care around the world  https://hellopostpartum.com/product/postpartum-care-bundle/ free cesarean birth plan template https://hellopostpartum.com/ https://hellopostpartum.com/postpartum-recovery-guide/ https://hellopostpartum.com/   Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Resources Induction for due dates  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Inducing-for-Due-Dates-Handout.pdf  https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-117-the-evidence-on-inducing-for-due-dates/ Why Chava? Episode 248:  https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning  https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

EP 292: Postpartum is Forever with Hello Postpartum Founder, Carley Schweet

Stefanie’s passion for women’s health started at an early age, in the form of studying pregnancy and childbirth. This passion is what led her to specialize in urogynecology after receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After graduation, she immersed herself in all things women’s health. After countless hours of continuing education courses and extensive training through the Barral Institute, she began utilizing visceral manipulation to help restore health and functionality within the female pelvis and abdominal viscera. She feels strongly that the aches and pains, both emotionally and physically, that come before, during, and after pregnancy can be eased and prevented with gentle manual therapy, education, and guidance. In this episode, we dive into the physiology of birth, the importance of education throughout birth an labor, and where visceral manipulation and physical therapy come into play.  Connect with Dr. Stefanie https://www.fullcirclept.net https://www.instagram.com/doctor_stefanie Connect with Liz  https://www.instagram.com/esandoz/?hl=en https://www.Elizabethjoy.co Get the First Trimester Survival Guide https://elizabethjoy.co/freebie Sponsors: Dime Go to https://dimebeautyco.com/ now and enter CHAVA to unlock our discount  Lume  new customers get $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code CHAVA at LumeDeodorant.com Get better sleep now with Blissy and use code CHAVA to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHAVA   Why Chava? Episode 248:  https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/ep-248-welcome-to-morning-chava/id1343507855?i=1000593089125 Chava Meaning  https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/3506698/jewish/Inside-the-Name-Chava.htm

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