Hello everyone! We are back with our April Q&A episode, and it is loaded with your excellent questions! Don't forget you can subscribe on Apple podcasts Patreon to hear the extended, ad-free versions.

Here's what we are talking about today:

Is it safe to plan a birth center birth if someone has a history of pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and a postpartum hemorrhage?
Is it appropriate and/or expected to tip your doula?
Other than placenta accreta, what other reasons are there for retained placenta?
Can I take beef liver supplements in pregnancy? And do I need to worry about getting too much Vitamin A? What is safe and what is not?
In the case of surrogate and adoptive mothers, who should hold the baby first after the birth?
I am experiencing postpartum rage and resentment toward my partner. How long does this last?

And in our extended version (available on Apple subscriptions & Patreon):

What can I take for after birth pains?
If I have an elevated fasting blood sugar and a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, is my baby really at risk? If so, what can I do without going on medication?
Is being over age 35 really a risk factor in birth?
Is there anything you can do to prevent Cholestasis in pregnancy?

And of course, everyone's favorite: Quickies!

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#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis

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#210 | April Q&A: PPH, Tipping Doulas, Vitamin A in Pregnancy, Surrogacy, Postpartum Rage, After Birth Pains, GDM, Age Over 35, Cholestasis