#201 | February Q&A: Tongue-Tie & Bodywork, Cervical Exams, Ovulation, Postpartum Baths, Placenta Accreta, Forceps, Synthetic Fragrances, Tearing

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It's time for our monthly Q&A episode with your Down to Birth Show hosts Cynthia & Trisha. After a quick chat about the brutally cold weather (how unoriginal), we jump right into our listener-submitted questions beginning with: 

• How important or helpful is body-work for tongue-tied babies?
• Is there ever a legit reason for a cervical check in late pregnancy?
• When exclusively breastfeeding, when should you introduce a bottle and start saving milk for going back to work?
• What supplements should you take in pregnancy, particularly related to iodine?
• Can you take a bath postpartum after a vaginal birth?
• How do you manage boundaries and visits with family who uses harmful and excessive fragrances in their home?
• Should I have a medicated birth in case I tear? My OB suggested the idea. 
• My OB said I should abstain from sex because I have a placenta previa. Is this true?

And in the ad-free, extended version for our Patreon and Apple Subscribers, we answer a question about newborn transition, difficulty breathing and delayed cord clamping; the use of forceps and whether or not they are ever needed; the idea of ovulatory cycles and just how much "lifetime" ovulation is optimal; placenta accreta and how likely it is to recur, and more. Finally, we give our input on one woman's concern about her 16 month old breastfeeding "too much", according to her pediatrician.

And, of course, we close out with a great round of quickies...be sure to catch the last one and don't be shy on sending us your guilty pleasures!

Trisha's Pear Recipe:
1-2 pears sliced or diced
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 whole fresh squeezed lime
Pink sea salt
Touch of honey to taste

Thanks for joining us, and remember you can call our phone line with your questions 24/7 at 802-GET-DOWN. (That's 802-438-3696)

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