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Healing After Birth

By: Mean Ole Lion Media
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  • Discover the profound and profane journeys of motherhood during the Fourth Trimester, with sage tips from top holistic and medical experts, and lived experiences of real moms at the intersection of people, pop culture, and politics.
    Copyright 2024
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Episodes
  • The Power of Belly Binding: C-Section Care with Princess McKinney-Kirk

    The Power of Belly Binding: C-Section Care with Princess McKinney-Kirk
    May 16 2024
    In this conversation, Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo and Marcia Cole discuss snapback culture and its impact on mothers. They are joined by Princess McKinney Kirk, the CEO of Bellybind and an expert in postpartum care. Princess explains that belly binding is a postpartum ritual that involves wrapping a long piece of fabric around the postpartum womb space to provide support and contour to the body. They discuss the pressure to snap back to pre-pregnancy bodies and emphasize the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. Princess also shares her personal experience with a C-section and how belly binding helped with her recovery. The conversation highlights the need for holistic postpartum care and the benefits of belly binding in supporting healing and well-being.
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    34 mins
  • From Renaissance Tour to Motherhood: Crystal Torres' Inspiring Story

    From Renaissance Tour to Motherhood: Crystal Torres' Inspiring Story
    May 9 2024
    In this episode of Healing After Birth, hosts Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo and Marcia Cole sit down with musician Crystal Torres, also known as Crystal the Indigo, who recently gained attention for performing on stage during the Renaissance Tour with Beyoncé while fully pregnant. Crystal shares her journey of motherhood, from her how she used telehealth services, to navigating Fourth Trimester life and parenthood. She discusses her stellar career being mentored by jazz greats like Roy Hargrove, her family's influence, and her path to healing and helping others through her music.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • How To Navigate A High-Risk Pregnancy with Dr. Plenty

    How To Navigate A High-Risk Pregnancy with Dr. Plenty
    Apr 18 2024
    In this episode, Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo and Marcia Cole discuss the tragic case of Jessica Pettway, a mom and wildly popular beauty influencer whose untimely demise from cervical cancer shook the internet. They are joined by Dr. Nicole Plenty, a double board-certified OBGYN and maternal fetal medicine physician, who sheds light on the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment for women's health, and highlights the need for second and even third opinions.The conversation highlights why the lack of knowledge impacts expectant mothers, unpacks the role maternal fetal medicine plays in high-risk pregnancies, and the challenges faced by Black and brown patients in accessing specialized care. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of advocating for one's health and the need for healthcare providers to address racial disparities in healthcare. The conversation explores the impact of stress and racism on maternal health, the importance of building trust in the healthcare system, addressing infertility and reproductive health, and debunking myths and misconceptions about maternal health.
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    49 mins
Alternative & Complementary Medicine Psychology Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
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