#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis

Hello everyone! We are back with our April Q&A episode, and it is loaded with your excellent questions! Don't forget you can subscribe on Apple podcasts Patreon to hear the extended, ad-free versions.  

Here's what we are talking about today:

• Is it safe to plan a birth center birth if someone has a history of pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and a postpartum hemorrhage?
• Is it appropriate and/or expected to tip your doula?
• Other than placenta accreta, what other reasons are there for retained placenta?
• Can I take beef liver supplements in pregnancy? And do I need to worry about getting too much Vitamin A?  What is safe and what is not?
• In the case of surrogate and adoptive mothers, who should hold the baby first after the birth?
• I am experiencing postpartum rage and resentment toward my partner. How long does this last?

And in our extended version (available on Apple subscriptions & Patreon):

• What can I take for after birth pains?
• If I have an elevated fasting blood sugar and a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, is my baby really at risk? If so, what can I do without going on medication?
• Is being over age 35 really a risk factor in birth?
• Is there anything you can do to prevent Cholestasis in pregnancy?

And of course, everyone's favorite: Quickies!

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