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New: Hear your voice on The Happy Birthway Podcast! Call 203-759-8639 to ask me a question or leave a comment that I will answer on the podcast.

Unpopular opinion: A healthy mom and healthy baby are NOT enough. Why don't we pay attention to a mother's experience and perceptions of her birth enough?

I'm an L&D nurse revealing insider secrets that you won't learn in your standard childbirth ed class. We explore every facet (from opposite extremes) of not just birth, but the experience of womanhood and childbearing. Along with women sharing their experiences vulnerably, a slew of experts gift us with knowledge we never thought we needed. I throw in an extra layer to the discussion by exploring the implications of Judaism and Jewish culture on the reproductive experience. This show spans way beyond pregnancy and birth, with topics on sex, birth control, birth trauma, perinatal mental health, postpartum realities, breastfeeding, sleep training, diet culture, infertility, realities of our healthcare system, Jewish law, and so much more.

The information here is not intended to give you medical advice or replace the care of a qualified healthcare provider.

The Happy Birthway Podcast Chanie Fingerer

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 127 Ratings

New: Hear your voice on The Happy Birthway Podcast! Call 203-759-8639 to ask me a question or leave a comment that I will answer on the podcast.

Unpopular opinion: A healthy mom and healthy baby are NOT enough. Why don't we pay attention to a mother's experience and perceptions of her birth enough?

I'm an L&D nurse revealing insider secrets that you won't learn in your standard childbirth ed class. We explore every facet (from opposite extremes) of not just birth, but the experience of womanhood and childbearing. Along with women sharing their experiences vulnerably, a slew of experts gift us with knowledge we never thought we needed. I throw in an extra layer to the discussion by exploring the implications of Judaism and Jewish culture on the reproductive experience. This show spans way beyond pregnancy and birth, with topics on sex, birth control, birth trauma, perinatal mental health, postpartum realities, breastfeeding, sleep training, diet culture, infertility, realities of our healthcare system, Jewish law, and so much more.

The information here is not intended to give you medical advice or replace the care of a qualified healthcare provider.

    A High Risk Pregnancy and Birth: Shoshanas Story

    A High Risk Pregnancy and Birth: Shoshanas Story

    After her first uneventful pregnancy and birth, Shoshana was thrown for a loop when her second pregnancy turned out to be a complicated one. Listen to the twists and turns of her story in this episode.
     
    Get your FREE guide with 30 phrases that you can use with your doctor, midwife and the hospital staff to advocate for yourself on yoledetacademy.com. Scroll to the bottom of the home page.

     
    Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.
     
     
     
    Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.
     
     
     
    Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!
     
     
     
    Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.
     
     
     
    Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.
     
     
    To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.

     

    • 54 min
    Sleep Training Your Baby w/ Eva Klein of My Sleeping Baby

    Sleep Training Your Baby w/ Eva Klein of My Sleeping Baby

    Sleep is one of the most important things on a new parent's mind. Eva Klein of My Sleeping Baby breaks down the controversies and gives you tips on what you can do from the minute your baby is born. 
    How you can reach Eva:
    Website- mysleepingbaby.com
    Free sleep masterclass- https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/registration-page-v-2
    Newborn sleep program- https://mysleepingbaby.com/newborn-sleep-coaching-program/
    Link to my FB group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1121914384529065
     
     
    Get your FREE guide with 30 phrases that you can use with your doctor, midwife and the hospital staff to advocate for yourself on yoledetacademy.com. Scroll to the bottom of the home page.

     
    Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.
     
     
     
    Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.
     
     
     
    Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!
     
     
     
    Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.
     
     
     
    Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.
     
     
    To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.

     

    • 37 min
    A Positive First Birth: Raizy's Birth Story

    A Positive First Birth: Raizy's Birth Story

    We don't hear enough positive birth stories, so here's one for you. Especially for all of you first-time mamas who may be extra worried about the unknown, let Raizy's story serve as encouragement to you that your birth can be wonderful.
     
    Get your FREE guide with 30 phrases that you can use with your doctor, midwife and the hospital staff to advocate for yourself on yoledetacademy.com. Scroll to the bottom of the home page.

     
    Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.
     
     
     
    Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.
     
     
     
    Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!
     
     
     
    Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.
     
     
     
    Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.
     
     
    To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.

     

    • 42 min
    The Next Chapter

    The Next Chapter

    Quitting my L&D job has a silver lining - behold the next chapter of this podcast. 
     
     
    Get your FREE guide with 30 phrases that you can use with your doctor, midwife and the hospital staff to advocate for yourself on yoledetacademy.com. Scroll to the bottom of the home page.

     
    Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.
     
     
     
    Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.
     
     
     
    Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!
     
     
     
    Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.
     
     
     
    Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.
     
     
    To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.

     

    • 14 min
    74. Fasting While Pregnant and Lactating

    74. Fasting While Pregnant and Lactating

    The ultimate guide to fasting well on Yom Kippur while pregnant and nursing. 
     
    Check out the most comfortable hatfall wig at The Hustle Wig, find them on Instagram - @thehustlewig or contact them on WhatsApp: 347-433-8541.
    Use code TRYON to get 2 wigs for a deposit on one.
     
    Get your FREE guide with 30 phrases that you can use with your doctor, midwife and the hospital staff to advocate for yourself on yoledetacademy.com. Scroll to the bottom of the home page.

     
    Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.
     
     
     
    Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.
     
     
     
    Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!
     
     
     
    Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.
     
     
     
    Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.
     
     
    To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.

     

    • 35 min
    Major Life Updates

    Major Life Updates

    I've been away for a very long time - but I have good reasons! Listen to find out about them. 
     
    Check out the most comfortable hatfall wig at The Hustle Wig, find them on Instagram - @thehustlewig or contact them on WhatsApp: 347-433-8541.
    Use code TRYON to get 2 wigs for a deposit on one.
     
    Get your FREE guide with 30 phrases that you can use with your doctor, midwife and the hospital staff to advocate for yourself on yoledetacademy.com. Scroll to the bottom of the home page.

     
    Get 20% off of your purchase at EmeTerm anti-nausea wristband with code HAPPYBIRTHWAY.
     
     
     
    Use Happi Tummi's comforting waistband to instantly calm your baby's crying. Use their adult waistbands to soothe your own tummy cramps. Use code HAPPYBIRTHWAY at checkout for 10% off of your entire order.
     
     
     
    Click on this link to get a FREE diaper bag with your Dyper subscription. Cancel at any time and still keep the bag!
     
     
     
    Explore all of KiwiCo's crate collections. You will love Panda Crate's 3-pack for your newborn. Enter code LEARN30 at checkout for 30% off of your first month's subscription.
     
     
     
    Check out the Yoledet Picks Amazon Storefront to find any of the products mentioned in this episode, and discover Chanie’s other favorites.
     
     
    To continue the conversation, and learn more about similar topics, check out the Yoledet Academy Instagram community.

     

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
127 Ratings

127 Ratings

RipeKiwiStrawberry ,

Game changer

This podcast is a must-listen! Going into our first labor was so much more comfortable with all the knowledge my wife and I had. When doctors and nurses spoke, we understood. In real time. It was awesome. Definitely going to refresh whenever round 2 comes around. Thanks Chani!

Hadassafan6931 ,

Extremely informative

Each episode is filled with so much important information given over in such an easy-to-understand way!

4philly ,

Episode 63 shoutout

Great episode, and thanks for the shoutout on the episode! Im happy that you enjoyed receiving my email about my daughter and how your information from episode 26 was helpful!

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