Tracy shares her challenges both with a harder 2nd pregnancy as well as with baby being in transverse position late in pregnancy, getting chiropractic care to flip baby and avoid a C-section, and how she confidently advocated to buy time and avoid unnecessary interventions in labor.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 114 - Healing from Birth: The Magic of Craniosacral Therapy with Regina Patane
Craniosacral therapist Regina Patane explains the biodynamic craniosacral therapy approach to bodywork and its benefits for babies and parents.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 113 - The Clutch Doula: Support When Things Don’t Go According to Plan
Personal trainer Leia shares how, when her hospital birth that she had hoped to be unmedicated didn’t go according to plan, having her partner and doula there to help support her and help her advocate for herself were what made a positive difference.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 112 - Choosing Homebirth Amid Prenatal Depression
Taylor shares the story of her surprise pregnancy and prenatal depression, her choice to give birth at home with a supportive team and what a gamechanger her choices and lots of support before, during and after her labor were to protect the physical and mental health of her and her baby.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 111 - A Pediatric ICU Nurse’s 3rd Preemie
Ellen returns to share her 3rd baby’s preterm birth story. Despite being slightly premature and having a cleft lip, her son doesn’t need to go to the NICU and breastfeeds beautifully. Postpartum mental health struggles and needing to speak up for more support are also highlighted in this story.
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