Send us a text So, you're being induced. Regardless of the reason, it does not need to be scary or full of the unknown! This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to prepare yourself and your partner for the reality of what your impending induction may hold. How long will it take? What can you bring to be more comfortable? And how to pace yourself to …

Send us a text Fresh outta hurricane Beryl, Eleanor and Alex are leaning into the fresh trauma and going through items you'll need to help prepare for any extreme weather events. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or have small babies or children an easy checklist helps everyone handle things. Products we mentioned: Berkey Filters Eleanor's YETI …

Send us a text Last week we focused on the things our clients voted as their "biggest wastes of money" - this week we flipped the script and cover the items we really like and recommend. For you! Hotmilk Lingerie Simple Wishes Store Pumping Bra Kindred Bravely Bodily Ingrid & Isabel Maternity Tank Top Bamboobies KeaBabies nursing pads Soothies, Nin…

Send us a text There are so many things recommended when you are prepping for baby. Buy this boob thing, this crib, this rocker, this breast pump. No not that one, this one! And with all the money spent on different things, what are some items that are just not worth the hype? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the items their clients swear were wa…

Send us a text You've taken the birth class, practiced your breathing, and done a practice drive to the hospital, but what happens when you step into those doors? This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the step before you are admitted and sent to labor and delivery. The choices you can make and ways to make the triage experience more comfortable. Conne…

Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions PTSD, hospital transfer, and Obstetric violence/forced cervical exam, PPD, anxiety, and OCD. **Please care for yourself and if this is a trigger for you please skip this episode!** This week Eleanor shares her second birth story with us. She planned for a home birth but during the birth, plans changed but no…

Send us a text It was time for a revamp! Thanks for sticking with us while we worked out our kinks and our semi - new direction for the pod. Who knew it would take as long as it did? Not us! Eleanor and Alex discuss their updates, as well as where they've been the last 6 months or so. Also - Alex's black eye. Not good times. So we're EXTRA happy to…

Send us a text Are you team Mother's Day or do you avoid this holiday at all costs? This week Eleanor and Alex dissect the holiday and how they wish it could be improved. Or at least made more enjoyable! Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's InstagramOleh Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado

Send us a text Rowan Twosisters, CPM, LM is a Midwife, Aware Practitioner, and STREAM Pelvic Specialist. Twosisters joined us for an amazing interview to talk all about Cervical Scarring. If you’re someone with a uterus or knows someone with a uterus, this is a fantastic episode to listen to. Cervical scarring can sound big and scary and feel quite…

Send us a text Eleanor was on the radio! Check out this short bonus episode where Eleanor appeared on Houston radio KPFT 90.1 to talk about maternal mortality, racism, and the role of a doula as people transition into parenthood. CHILDREN AT RISK is a non-partisan research and advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of poor pu…

Send us a text Parents of littles who have allergies and sensitivities know that it's not always solved with a simple cream or 1 trip to the doctor. This week Dr. Kim Tran from Integrated Chiro and Wellness joins the pod to share her story of her son Emerson's experience with food and environmental allergies/sensitivities. Her story is a powerful o…

Send us a text If you elect to use an epidural as a form of pain relief we WANT it to work for you. But in the event you're one of the unlucky 10% of people who do not have the full pain free experience. What are your other options? This week Alex and Eleanor discuss back up plans and other options - just in case! Connect with us! Facebook https://…

Send us a text Goodbye 2022! You were a year of growth and expansion whether we meant it to be one or not. Eleanor and Alex discuss their years as well as what they want to do better next year. Join us for a fun recap! Side note: It's amazing how you blink and time has run away from you! Unfortunately this episode had a bit of overlap with the audi…

Send us a text Are you birthing at home or heading to the hospital to have your baby? You don't have to just accept the hospital will be a cold sterile place! There is so much that can be done to help make your birth space more comfortable and welcoming. This week Eleanor and Alex discuss using your 5 senses to create a space specific to your needs…

Send us a text It can be a challenge to find the perfect OBGYN or Midwife when you're crunched to chose someone for prenatal care and birth. Do you just chose who your insurance has on the list? Someone close by? Do they make time for you? Answer your questions and calm your fears? Are they going on vacation during your due date? This week Eleanor …

Send us a text Planning for baby is naturally very baby centric. We need to get this for baby or go here to learn how to do this when baby is born. But how can we manage your connection with your partner after baby arrives? You don't have to give up that closeness or intimacy just because you're now a parent. This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways…

Send us a text Has the 4 month sleep regression got you stressin? Did you totally skip over the one your friends all moaned and groaned about but now you're worried about the next one? What is the whole point of sleep regressions anyway? Join us this week as we discuss how we cope with sleep regressions and what's happening in your little baby's br…

Send us a text Births don't always go how we plan! This is our dear friend and colleague's birth story where she planned a birth center birth but her baby had other plans! Angel shares with us how she prepared for a positive labor and birth and how much her midwife and doula made her birth and postpartum so special. Connect with Angel: @baskfamilyw…

Send us a text This week Eleanor and Alex discuss ways to help shorten the initial stage of labor and avoid the dreaded 'back labor" you've been warned about from everyone and their mama. Websites we mention in this episode: http://www.milescircuit.com https://www.spinningbabies.com Connect with us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/inthefa…

Send us a text Have you seen the letter from a certain OBGYN office in NY telling their clients to not make birth plans and to just blindly trust their judgment? This week we discuss why this isn't only rude, but can be straight up DANGEROUS. Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPo…

Send us a text Doula work isn't all birth and babies! Did you know that DEATH doulas are a thing?? This week Alex and Eleanor discuss the other types of doulas and how they can support their clients! Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPodcast ITFW @inthefamilywaypodcast Alex @htx…

Send us a text Today you're in for a real treat! Ashley and Ramzi Beshara share their birth story. A surprise induction after a preeclampsia diagnosis, shady placenta deals, pizza deliveries, and their road to meeting their baby. Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPodcast ITFW @i…

Send us a text This week Eleanor and Alex discuss the balance between giving your all to birth work and maintaining a decently healthy mental wellbeing. Follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPodcast Podcast IG @inthefamilywaypodcast Alex @htxwombservice Eleanor @eleanorpra…

Send us a text We may be a little biased, but doula work is critical to changing the way people experience birth and new parenthood. Aspiring doulas reach out to us often asking how to get started and the answer is........it depends! In this episode of a 3 part series, Eleanor and Alex discuss things to consider before you make the leap into birthw…

Send us a text Never under estimate the birth of a 3rd baby! This week, one of our loyal listeners and Eleanor's doula client Danielle is on the pod sharing her son Dean's birth story. So many highs and lows and her journey with dealing with fatphobia and fear mongering. It's so good you do not want to miss it! Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Ins…

Send us a text We can't believe we've been podcasting and you've been following along with us for one year! Thank you for sticking with us! This week Eleanor and Alex go over what a rollercoaster 2021 has been for the world, our business, and life general. What did we do this year and what are the plans for 2022? Follow us and keep in touch! Instag…

Send us a text Is your baby crying and inconsolable for hours at the end of the day? Have you heard of the ominous witching hour and want to know how to avoid it or help it end sooner? Listen in this week as Eleanor and Alex discuss what the witching hour is and how you can help curb your babies anger tornado. More about P.U.R.P.L.E crying here: ht…

Send us a text Have you thought about Hypnobirthing? Had a friend who told you all about her blissed out and relaxing birth and you just couldn't believe a word she said?? Well today we are so lucky to have Ms. Angel Whaley from Bask Family Wellness as a guest host and her Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator LaKiesha Pham here to tell us about how Hy…

Send us a text VBAC or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is what we're discussing today with none other than birth doula Kelley Ellis. Kelley is a mom of three wonderful and hilarious boys who's births lead her down the road of educating herself on her rights as a birthing person and later lead her to become a doula herself. Don't miss this one! Connect…

Send us a text "It takes a village to raise a family" Yeah, that's all well and good, but what about those who don't have a village to come help them??? This week we discuss real ways to make your transition to parenthood a little easier. Also, here's that KFC chicken and rice hack Alex found online. https://www.honestfoodtalks.com/chicken-and-rice…

Send us a text C-section, Cesarean, Belly birth, Surgical birth. There are a variety of reasons you may need to have a cesarean birth so let's dive in and discuss what you need to know before you head in. Connect with us! https://www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/InTheFamilyWayPodcast Connect with us! Facebook Podcas…

Send us a text They were cramps until they WEREN'T. Join us in listening to our favorite Sex Therapist Mary Frank tell us how her baby girl came charging into the world! They are legit lucky they made it to the birth center in time. Such a good story you don't want to miss out! Connect with Mary! https://mfranktherapy.com mfranktherapy@gmail.com An…

Send us a text From our very first birth to our most recent, what have we learned and how have we grown? This episode was a great one as we reflect on how much things have changed and how our lived experiences shape the way we do birth work. Follow us on Instagram Podcast @Inthefamilywaypodcast Alex @htxwombservice Eleanor @eleanorpradodoula Connec…

Send us a text We are VERY honored to feature Ms. Frances Coleman, MPH, LM, CPM on this week's podcast. She is a wife and mother of 3, a licensed midwife, Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Certified to teach Infant CPR, Newborn care, and Car Seat Installation, and a trained doula. Lord! What can't she do??? Frances blessed us by having a very honest and …

Send us a text We are thrilled to feature Starlita Kilpatrick from The Mama Connect! Starlita is an absolute treasure and a wonderful resource to the community! She is a Postpartum Preeclampsia Survivor, Babywearing Consultant, Homeschooling parent, a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator, and teaches American Sign Language for kids. We ar…

Send us a text This week Eleanor and Alex discuss how to hire a doula. Which questions should you ask to make sure you find the best fit? Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's InstagramOleh Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado

Send us a text This week, Eleanor and Alex discuss the deal with birth plans. Spoiler alert: It's not just about the piece of paper you bring to the hospital with you. Follow us Show --> www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ Eleanor --> www.instagram.com/eleanorpradodoula/ Alex --> www.instagram.com/htxwombservice/ Connect with us! Facebook Podc…

Send us a text Wooooo! The FINAL stretch (LITERALLY) You made it, boo. Now listen and see what you're in for. Connect with us on social media and tell us if you experienced any of these symptoms during your 3rd trimester! Follow us Show --> www.instagram.com/inthefamilywaypodcast/ Eleanor --> www.instagram.com/eleanorpradodoula/ Alex --> www.instag…

Send us a text Now that we ridden the 1st trimester rollercoaster things have settled a bit, or have they? This week Alex and Eleanor discuss how symptoms and changes can improve and what knew little surprises you can expect. Yay pregnancy!! Here's the butt donut pillow Alex was talking about! Click here Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram …

Send us a text Finding out you're pregnant can fill you with joy, shock, or even anxiety! Then you have the physical changes to your body even before your little bump arrives. Eleanor and Alex talk about the top 10 things they wish they knew about the first trimester before they were smack dab in the middle of it. Connect with us! Facebook Podcast …

Send us a text Everyone is so excited when a new baby is coming! We all have envisioned how our birth will go, but have you planned for coming home newly postpartum with a baby you're completely responsible for? Nutrition, rest, sharing responsibilities, infant feeding, your physical recovery and more! Books we recommend: The First 40 days on Amazo…

Send us a text Ashley joins us this week to tell us all about her journey as a surrogate, and how she now helps others on their path to surrogacy as a Surrogacy Program Manager at SurroConnections! You can read more about her story on her personal blog https://ashleycantrell.wordpress.com and follow her on her Instagram @acantrell88 Learn more abou…

Send us a text Milk blisters? Low supply? Engorgement? Pain? We've all heard "breastfeeding should not be painful" but so many of us have struggled getting started and keeping the breastfeeding journey going. Join us for a discussion on breastfeeding issues and how to tackle them and when to call for back up. Contact Melissa for more information ww…

Send us a text Do you pee when you sneeze? Have you just been told to do your kegels, or even worse just accept this is how your body is after having a baby? You do not have to live with pain or lifelong piddle pants! Today we talk to Dr. Alyssa Easley a Dr of Physical Therapy who specializes in the pelvic floor. We hope you love it and learned as …

Send us a text Lactation WHAT? Are all lactation consultants the same? Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt? Do I really need to call someone to help or can I tough it out? This week we chat with our favorite breast Gandalf, Melissa Nealy. She breaks down what an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is, and what they can help you with. C…

Send us a text Join us for a deep discussion with Rebecca Jeffreys from Sprouting Healthy Families, as she shares her story of raising her son who is on the autism spectrum. She expands on how she fought for what her son deserved and learned how vital empathy and friendship are during those dark times. Contact Rebecca at www.sproutinghealthyfamilie…

Send us a text Alex tells us the full story of when she found out she was pregnant at 19. How she navigated hospital birth, new parenthood, and what turned out to be postpartum depression. Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's InstagramOleh Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado

Send us a text How can couples stay close after baby arrives? When should someone seek out sex therapy? Our favorite sex therapist, Mary Frank answers that question and more! Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's InstagramOleh Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado

Send us a text How do you avoid rushing to the hospital in labor and being sent home? In this episode Eleanor and Alex discuss key things to look for to help you get the timing right. Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's InstagramOleh Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado

Send us a text Eleanor shares her pregnancy and birth story while she was in college and states away from her family. Learn about how she overcame her obstacles and this experience ultimately led her to birth work. Connect with us! Facebook Podcast Instagram Alex's Instagram Eleanor's InstagramOleh Alexandra Tran and Eleanor Prado