Like placenta, the blood contained in the umbilical cord isn't always considered a waste product of birth. In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss why some people choose to save their baby's cord blood -- and where they store it.
Jan 21
SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Anna Baeth
Educator, coach, scholar and author of the book Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports Dr. Anna Baeth joins us to break down some of the myths surrounding trans athletes, why sport matters and what we can strive for to make things better in the future.See omnystudio.c ... Show More
58m 52s
May 2023
Ep 209: The Umbilical Cord -What Is It, What Does It Do and What Problems Can Occur
The umbilical cord is truly your baby’s lifeline. It provides a pathway for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste. After birth the cord is cut and the fetal circulation ends, leaving behind a small stump. And when that stump falls away it makes the belly button, a permanen ... Show More
41m 21s
Feb 2020
Birthmarks: Probably Not the Mark of the Devil
<p>It’s a pretty safe assumption that people have been born with birthmarks since humanity began, and between then and now we’ve come up with some wacky, even dangerous, explanations for them – even a few that survive still today.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at < ... Show More
49m 59s
Aug 2023
Our Birth, Fighting Postpartum Depression & C-Section Recovery
Baby August was born!! In this episode, we talk through the process of having a C-section and about how we feel to now be a family of four!
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