[Birth Stories] How Nutrition Was Key for Her “Mission: Make a Small Baby”

After birthing quite a large baby and experiencing shoulder dystocia, Jessica Bower went on a quest to figure out why she had grown a baby that size. She shares with Adriana how gaining control of her sugar levels really helped with her “Mission: Make a Small Baby” for her third birth. This nutritional connection with her body was key in her decision to have an induction for her fourth birth after developing gestational diabetes, leading to the waterbirth she so desired. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Gestational Diabetes, or our episode titled Big Babies and Shoulder Dystocia. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also get ready for the challenges of the postpartum period by signing up for Adriana’s Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns & Proactiv: https://www.acorns.com/ ||| https://www.proactiv.com/ * Check out Mabbly : https://lactationnetwork.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands