Birth, Baby, and Life
Birth, Baby, and Life
Kristen Burgess: Crazy About Everything Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby
Kristen Burgess shares everything you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast.  Pregnancy, baby care, toddlers, and managing motherhood are all covered!
BBL194: What to do When Your Doctor Isn’t Supportive of Natural Birth
What do you do when your doctor doesn't support natural birth and keeps pushing tests and interventions you don't want? Today's episode goes over practical strategies for building your confidence and having open, respectful conversations with your doctor. Listen in to find out exactly what to do. Topics I Cover in This Podcast:Why not knowing […]
Oct 15, 2023
51 min
BBL193: How to Help Everyone in the Family Calm Down
Everyone in your family can get upset: crying baby, tantruming toddler, fighting kids, and an overwhelmed, angry mama yelling at them all! Stressed parents and anxious kids create a cycle of anger, stress, and more anxiety that keeps perpetuating itself - so today, I’ll share strategies to help everyone in the family calm down. When […]
Dec 14, 2022
53 min
BBL192: How to Handle It All as a Working Mom
Moms often need to, or want to, work… but you feel guilty having to handle it all as a working mom. However, the reality of mothering and working is much different than popular beliefs… (and even the myths we have about how working and parenting mix). Join me in today’s episode for an eye-opening look […]
Nov 23, 2022
55 min
BBL191: Mom Balance – Why You Need to Ditch the Housework
Can you have it all when you're a mom? How do you ditch the housework and handle the busy life that comes with caring for small children, work, laundry, meals, and more? Every mom is busy - and you probably have some serious guilt. Join me today for encouragement and practical strategies for how mamas […]
Nov 10, 2022
49 min
BBL190: How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain is Normal?
How much pregnancy weight gain is normal? Should you worry about it? What does weight gain in pregnancy mean - or not mean? We’re going to talk about where the pounds come from in pregnancy, how much weight you should gain, and what that means for you in today’s episode. Topics I Cover in This […]
Nov 3, 2022
45 min
BBL189: How to Prevent Preeclampsia: An Evidence-Based Guide
Get practical, evidence-based information on how to prevent preeclampsia, one of today's most feared pregnancy complications. While we still don't completely understand this dangerous condition, we do have excellent, tested methods to prevent it (or even take steps towards reversing it!). Join me in today's episode where I outline nutritional strategies, supplements, lifestyle changes, and […]
Oct 27, 2022
54 min
BBL188: IUGR Pregnancy Diet – What You Need to Know to Get Baby Growing
Did you know that IUGR and pregnancy diet can be related?  Hearing that your baby has fetal growth restriction is really scary, and you probably wonder if there's anything you can do. The good news is you can absolutely help your baby catch up and grow better. In today's episode, I talk about what evidence […]
Oct 23, 2022
40 min
BBL187: How Your Birth Partner Can Really Help
Your birth partner is your biggest helper during labor... but there's a problem. Many mamas want a natural birth but end up feeling totally overwhelmed on their birthing day - and even before then. They don’t feel like their birth partner is on board - or helpful at all! Here's how to get your birth […]
Oct 19, 2022
42 min
BBL186: How to Deal With People Who Don’t Approve of Your Birth Choices
When you plan a natural birth you often get people who doubt you and who don't approve of your birth choices. They may be concerned that you're doing something dangerous, or that you're suffering when you don't need to. This can really affect relationships, so we're talking through how to deal with it in today's […]
Oct 12, 2022
47 min
BBL185: How to Deal with stress in pregnancy
Feeling stress during your pregnancy? You're not alone! Today's episode covers how stress affects your unborn baby - plus what you can do to handle stress during your pregnancy. I also share why stress (and how you deal with it) can be GOOD for your baby, so don't miss this episode! Topics I Cover in […]
Sep 29, 2022
46 min
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