23 - Traveling with a Bump --Without the Bumps--with Flight Attendant Carly Crowther

The Best Birth Podcast

Carly Crowther, a flight attendant and birth educator, discusses the concept of a babymoon and provides tips for traveling during pregnancy. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with your partner and preparing emotionally for the arrival of the baby. Carly also shares her own birth experiences and highlights the benefits of an unmedicated birth. She encourages women to research and consider this option, even in a hospital setting. Carly shares her experience of giving birth in a birth center and how her second birth was very different from her first. She went into labor naturally and had to quickly adjust her plans. Despite the unexpected circumstances, Carly was able to surrender to the process and have a positive birth experience. She also provides valuable tips for traveling with babies and toddlers, including flying with lap children, checking car seats and strollers, and managing expectations. Carly emphasizes the importance of preparing mentally and physically for labor and encourages listeners to approach birth with a positive mindset.

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Concept of a Babymoon
06:24 Tips for Traveling During Pregnancy
13:16 Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth
23:35 Surrendering to the Unexpected: Carly's Birth Center Experience
30:38 Traveling with Babies: Tips for Flying and Beyond
46:52 Preparing Mentally and Physically for Labor
48:37 Managing Expectations: Traveling with Toddlers and Babies

RESOURCES
Birth Affirmation Cards
Pregnancy journal
Car seat bag
Stroller travel bag
Toddler car seat roller attachment
Travel friendly breast pump
Pump bag/travel cooler
Breastmilk storage bags
Microwavable pump sanitizer bags
Baby carrier (front and back)
Travel stroller/carseat
Travel headphones
Toddler screen
Reusable stickers
Travel snack organizer
Steps on how to apply for a minor
How to schedule an appointment
Fair Play - Eve Rodsky
Fair Play Quote “Mental load is the invisible work that goes into managing a household and a family. It’s the thinking, planning, and organizing that often goes unnoticed and unacknowledged.”