In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, co-hosts Gina and Roxanne chat with Julie, co-founder of Needed, a perinatal nutrition company. Julie shares her personal home birth stories, her journey in creating Needed, and the importance of optimal nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum. Both Gina and Roxanne have used Needed products and highly recommend them! Julie discusses the inspirations behind Needed, her own nutritional journey, and how her pregnancies and births transformed her understanding of maternal health.
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00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast
00:02 Meet Julie from Needed
00:16 About Needed's Supplements
00:22 Hosts' Personal Experience with Needed
00:29 Introduction to Julie's Birth Stories
00:36 Gina and Roxanne's Background
00:42 Podcast's Mission and Goals
01:24 Announcement: Training for Two Book
02:50 Julie Shares Her Pregnancy Journey
03:08 The Birth of Needed
04:01 Nutrient Deficiencies and Research
06:37 Formulating Needed's Products
08:19 Julie’s First Pregnancy and Birth Experience
12:26 Switching to Midwifery Care
12:41 Subsequent Pregnancies and Home Births
14:36 Challenges and Lessons Learned
15:17 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Journey
17:20 The Role of Nutrition in Pregnancy
18:54 Julie’s First Birth Story
35:04 The Challenges of Pushing During Labor
35:47 The Joy and Relief of Home Birth
36:34 Postpartum Experience and Reflections
38:32 Navigating the Waiting Game
41:00 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Prodromal Labor
45:50 The Decision to Use Castor Oil
47:43 The Birth of Marlowe
53:13 Breastfeeding Challenges and Personal Growth
55:17 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
59:24 Podcast Outro and Resources
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