The Birth Cafe Podcast: Recent Episodes
Angel Coleman
Welcome to The Birth Cafe Podcast. Hey, My name is Angel Coleman, Owner, and Founder of Fruit of the Womb Perinatal Services. I am a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. This podcast is for birth professionals and parents alike. We will talk about a variety of different topics regarding, birth, pregnancy, and postpartum. From creating a birth plan to preparing for your postpartum, we've got you covered and bring on expert guests to educate you. Grab a coffee or cup of tea and enjoy! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebirthcafe/support
In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes special guest Sara Chana Silverstein, a knowledgeable herbalist and board-certified lactation counselor. Sara shares her extensive expertise on using herbs and homeopathic remedies to support pregnant and postpartum mothers. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including the importance of preparing for childbirth, the impact of modern practices on breastfeeding, and the benefits of integrating herbal medicine with conventional care. Sara also offers valuable insights into managing stress, anxiety, and hormonal fluctuations, and provides practical recommendations for specific herbs and their uses. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how to utilize natural remedies for better health and emotional well-being during pregnancy and beyond.
00:57 Special Guest: Sara Chana on Herbalism and Homeopathy
01:51 The Importance of Birth and Breastfeeding Education
04:29 Challenges and Misconceptions in Breastfeeding
08:50 Integrating Herbalism with Modern Medicine
20:59 Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments
31:28 Managing Anxiety with Skullcap
32:24 Herbal Remedies for Pregnant Moms
34:53 Homeopathy for Labor and Delivery
39:37 Addressing High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
45:31 Herbs for Postpartum Mood Disorders
49:27 Dealing with Chaos and Anxiety
57:47 Integrating Alternative and Conventional Medicine
Episode Resources
Le Leche - Breastfeeding Guide
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - Le Leche
Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Professional - Ruth Lawrence
Sara Chana Silverstein - FREE Herb Handout
Sara Chana’s 3 Favorite Dried Her Brands
Starwest Botanicals
Frontier Co-Op
Mountain Rose Herbs
Sara Chana’s Favorite Tincture Brands
Herbalist & Alchemist
Herb Pharm
WishGarden Herbs
Sara Chana’s Moodtopia Academy
Sara Chana Silverstein’s Social Media
YouTube
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In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel interviews Maryn Green, a seasoned midwife and mother of ten. Maryn shares her journey from licensed midwifery to focusing on serving women with autonomy and teaching other midwives. They discuss the pros and cons of state licensures, the implications for midwifery autonomy, and the impact on women's birthing choices. Maryn emphasizes the importance of personal choice and the need for community support in preserving birth freedom. The episode concludes with Maryn providing insights and resources for those interested in midwifery and opposing mandatory state licensure.
00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast
00:20 Meet Maryn: A Journey in Midwifery
02:00 The Indie Birth Association and School
03:11 From Hospital Birth to Home Birth
05:21 The Challenges of Licensing
07:44 Standing Up for Midwifery Autonomy
10:22 Understanding State Licensure
19:58 The Reality of Licensing and Hospital Relations
23:38 The Importance of Experience Over Certification
27:01 Autonomy in Midwifery Practice
27:48 The Reality of Midwifery Licensing
29:01 Personal Stories and Legal Restrictions
31:41 The Rise of Free Births
34:17 Midwifery Politics and Women's Autonomy
37:46 Challenges and Consequences of Licensing
49:56 Community Support and the Future of Midwifery
52:49 Conclusion and Resources
Indie Birth
Indie Birth Website
Indie Birth Midwifery School Website
Indie Birth: A Story of Radical Birth Love Book
Rumble - Midwives Gone Wild
Indie Birth Doula Training Program
Instagram | Facebook
Episode Resources
Making Midwives Legal - Childbirth, Medicine, and the Law | Raymond DeVries Book
Birth Rebel Podcast Episode 40 - How I had a “High Risk” Home Birth After 2 C-Sections (HBAC) with Emma Whitlock
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In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, host Angel welcomes special guest Andrea from 'Instinctual Mothering' to delve into the controversial marketing tactics of formula companies. They discuss the ethics of formula advertising, the impact on breastfeeding rates, and how companies like Bobbie exploit mothers' fears to promote their products. Andrea shares her insights as a lactation counselor, highlighting the importance of informed choices and the need for unbiased information. Together, they emphasize the significance of breastfeeding for both short-term and long-term health and provide tips for birth workers to better support breastfeeding mothers.
00:00 Introduction to the Birth Rebel Podcast
00:55 Discussing Formula Companies and Unethical Practices
02:22 Guest Introduction: Andrea from Instinctual Mothering
03:11 The History and Impact of Formula Marketing
05:33 Bobbie's Controversial Marketing Tactics
08:20 The Influence of Social Media and Influencers
16:12 The Public Health Impact of Formula Feeding
24:45 Debunking Breastfeeding Myths
25:24 The Impact of Safe Sleep Practices on Breastfeeding
26:17 The Reality of Nighttime Parenting
28:29 Co-Sleeping: A Game Changer for Breastfeeding
30:58 Tips for New Moms on Nighttime Breastfeeding
33:16 Birth Workers and Formula Marketing Tactics
36:51 The Importance of Breastfeeding for Long-Term Health
41:23 Final Thoughts and Resources
44:34 Stay Connected and Informed
Instinctual Mothering
Instagram | TikTok | Website
Episode Resources
Unlatched: The Evolution of Breastfeeding and the Making of a Controversy -Jennifer Grayson
WHO Reveals Shocking Extent of Exploitative Formula Milk Marketing
Birth Rebel Podcast Episode with Kathleen Kendall Tackett
Breastfeeding Doesn’t Need To Suck: How to Nurture Your Baby & Your Mental Health - Dr. Kathleen Tackett
Bedsharing and Breastfeeding: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol #6, Revision 2019Scope and impact of digital marketing strategies for promoting breastmilk substitutes
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In this episode of The Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel discusses the challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers in professional environments, more specifically on the difficulties encountered when attending training and conferences. She also explores the broader societal implications of these barriers and propose actionable solutions for creating more inclusive and supportive environments for mothers.
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Topic Overview
02:28 Angel’s Training Experience
05:42 Challenges of Pumping and Breastfeeding
07:04 Navigating TSA and Logistics
11:19 Support and Solutions
11:41 Broader Implications
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In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel delights listeners with a compelling interview featuring the return of Amanda Hopkins, a pharmacist turned birth, motherhood, and wellness advocate. Shedding light on her unique journey into the realm of birth and wellness, Amanda discusses her passion for autonomy and informed decision making in medical decisions, especially concerning childbirth. The focal point of the conversation is the complex and often debated topics of epidurals and Pitocin, two prevalent interventions in childbirth. Amanda provides an in-depth analysis of their use, risks, benefits, and the broader implications of these interventions for both mothers and babies. She emphasizes the importance of being well-informed, advocating for oneself, and considering alternative pain management strategies. This episode is a treasure trove of information for expected parents, aligning perfectly with Amanda's new branding mission, Var Detrar, which symbolizes a commitment to a better future for our daughters.
00:00 Introduction to the Birth Rebel Podcast
00:51 Welcoming Amanda Hopper
01:48 Discussing Pitocin and Epidurals
02:10 Amanda's Background and Rebranding
04:34 Understanding Epidurals
09:57 Epidural Benefits and Misconceptions
13:13 Epidural Risks and Realities
24:49 Pitocin: Uses and Controversies
31:20 Discussing Maternal Risks
31:24 Pitocin Risks and Complications
34:08 Epidural Risks and Overlaps with Pitocin
34:56 Lack of Information on Epidurals
37:34 Impact of Epidurals on Breastfeeding
44:40 Pitocin and Oxytocin Impairment
46:04 Coping Mechanisms and Alternatives
52:52 Empowering Birth Choices
55:39 Conclusion and Resources
Resources:
- The Accuracy of Ultrasounds and Diagnosing IUGR
Amanda Hopkins Website
https://www.letsbuildyourbirth.com/
Amanda Hopkins Instagram
@varadottrar
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In this episode of The Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel discusses the critical topic of managing breastfeeding while utilizing daycare services. Aimed at mothers who are planning to breastfeed but need to return to work, this episode delves into the challenges that daycares pose for breastfeeding mothers. Angel shares her personal experiences with breastfeeding six children and highlights the common issues with daycare centers lacking proper support and training for breastfeeding. The episode provides comprehensive insights on breast milk storage, paced bottle feeding, and strategies for educating caregivers. Additionally, the host offers tips on preparing feeding plans and coping with the pressure to introduce formula. With valuable information and resources, this episode aims to empower mothers to successfully navigate breastfeeding while using daycare services.
00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast!
00:51 Celebrating the Journey with Our Listeners
01:13 Navigating Daycares & Breastfeeding: A Deep Dive
03:12 Personal Stories of Breastfeeding and Daycare Challenges
12:46 Understanding Breast Milk Storage and Daycare Dynamics
20:18 Navigating Toddler Feeding & Daycare Regulations
23:06 Breastfeeding Challenges and Solutions
24:03 Understanding Reverse Cycle Nursing
25:57 Daycare Dynamics and Breastfeeding
26:59 Mammalian Feeding Patterns and Human Babies
31:32 Overcoming Daycare Feeding Misconceptions
38:04 Educating Daycare Providers on Breastfeeding Needs
43:46 Creating a Feeding Plan and Final Thoughts
Episode Resources
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
- Tips for Freezing & Refrigerating Breast Milk - HealthyChildren.org
- Bottles and Other Tools - How to Get Baby to Take a Bottle
- Prevent Daycare Breastfeeding Sabotage!
- Breastmilk Changes During Prolonged Lactation - The Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE).
- https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/po
- Protective Cells in Breast Milk: For the Infant and the Mother?
- Feeding Infants and Meal Pattern Requirements in the Child and Adult Care Food Program; Questions and Answers (Revised September 2023)
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In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel interviews Toni Harman, a filmmaker and advocate for understanding the infant microbiome's critical role in shaping long-term health outcomes. Harmon shares her journey from aspiring Hollywood filmmaker to becoming passionate about birth and the microbiome after personal experiences with childbirth. The discussion delves into the significance of vaginal birth, skin-to-skin contact, and breastfeeding in establishing a healthy infant microbiome. They also explore practical advice for parents and birth professionals, the connection between the microbiome and various health issues, and innovative research efforts to optimize early microbial exposure regardless of birth method. The conversation highlights the importance of creating awareness among both healthcare professionals and parents to ensure microbiome-minded care for future generations.
00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast with Special Guest Tony Harmon
01:26 Tony Harmon's Journey into Filmmaking and Childbirth Advocacy
06:28 The Importance of the Infant Microbiome in Childbirth
07:07 Exploring the Microbiome: Beyond Gut Health
09:01 The Birth Experience and Its Impact on the Microbiome
12:46 The Future of Health: Microbiome Awareness and Action
16:41 Microbirth School: Educating on the Microbiome
30:55 Engaging Healthcare Professionals and Parents in Microbiome Education
42:05 Practical Advice for Optimizing Microbiome Health
43:41 Connecting with Tony Harmon and Closing Thoughts
Episode Resources
Instagram: @microbiomecourses
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473121803401844
Microbiome Conference Replay
https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/microbirth2024
FREE Toni Harman Blog
https://toni-harman.medium.com/
FREE Microbiome Mini Course
https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/minicourse
LinkTree
https://linktr.ee/toniharman
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Angel shares personal updates about her life, her intention to homeschool her children, and how it might affect her birth work. She delves into controversial topics like the stigma of breastfeeding in America, the push towards formula feeding, and the societal pressures that influence mothers' choices. Angel advocates for increased public breastfeeding to normalize it, critiques the formula industry's influence, and calls for more education and support for breastfeeding. She addresses several misconceptions about breastfeeding, expressing a strong belief in its importance while navigating the nuances of motherhood choices, societal pressures, and the need for informed decision-making.
00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast: Unveiling the Journey
01:10 Personal Update: Navigating Motherhood and Birth Work
08:11 Diving Deep into America's Breastfeeding Philosophy
25:03 Addressing the Formula Shortage and Advocating for Breast Milk Sharing
31:26 Breastfeeding in Conflict Zones & Milk Bank Controversies
32:15 The High Cost of Breast Milk vs. Formula
37:47 Breastfeeding as a Free and Accessible Option
47:05 Debunking Myths Around Breastfeeding Capability
49:38 Supporting Breastfeeding Without Being Anti-Formula
Resources for the Episode:
- TheCurrent State of Breastfeeding in Ukraine: An Interview With Lidiia Romanenkoand Olha Shlemkevych
- The Effects of Breastfeeding on Maternal MentalHealth: A Systematic Review
- Oxytocin and postpartum depression: A systematicreview. - PMC
- Why saying "Most Women can't breastfeed" isharmful to breastfeeding mothers?
- Should Christian Mothers Breastfeed in Public?
- The Risks of Not Breastfeeding for Mothers and Infants- PMC Risks of Formula Feeding
- Myofunctional Issues Start in Infancy - KidsTownDental
- Why I can’t ethically promote formula-feeding and fedis best rhetoric Part 1
- Why I can’t ethically promote formula-feeding and fedis best rhetoric Part 2
- AAP’s Relationship with Formula Companies - USLCA
- The Lancet Breastfeeding Series - 2023
- Hypoplasia- La Leche League International
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This episode of the Birth Rebel podcast features Kyleigh from Birth Worker Academy, who discusses the importance of autonomy in childbirth and mentoring doulas. Kyleigh shares her journey towards deciding on a home birth for her first child, driven by a desire to maintain autonomy over her childbirth experience. She emphasizes the importance of questioning mainstream practices, listening to birth stories, and preparing for childbirth by focusing not just on physical preparation but also on mental and emotional aspects such as maintaining autonomy. The conversation covers the significance of autonomy in childbirth education, challenges conventional doula practices, and suggests that not every birthing mother needs a doula. Kyleigh also offers advice for pregnant women on asserting their autonomy and encourages birth workers to empower mothers to advocate for themselves, highlighting the transformative power of giving birth in tuning into one's intuition.
00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast!
00:17 Introducing Kyleigh: A Mentor and Birth Worker
01:55 Kyleigh's Journey to Choosing Home Birth
06:45 The Importance of Autonomy in Childbirth
10:58 Redefining Childbirth Education with Autonomy
16:31 The Role of Doulas in Promoting Autonomy
23:00 Empowering Pregnant Women and Birth Workers
29:01 Finding Kyleigh Online and Final Thoughts
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A High Risk Home Birth Journey: Angel Coleman's Story
In this episode of the Birth Rebel podcast, Angel Coleman shares her experience of having a high-risk home birth after two C-sections for her sixth baby. She brings her doula, Emma Whitlock, to discuss the journey from a professional perspective. Emma talks about her transition into birth work following a challenging first birth experience and emphasizes the importance of advocacy, education, and choice in childbirth. They discuss the different experiences of hospital and home births, highlighting the empowerment and individualized care possible in a home birth setting despite Angel being considered high-risk. Angel and Emma also explore the significance of nutrition in pregnancy, the role of a doula, and provide advice for families considering home birth, advocating for thorough research and the importance of a supportive partner.
00:00 Welcome to the Birth Rebel Podcast: A Home Birth Journey
01:03 Introducing Emma: A Doula's Path to Birth Work
02:53 The Transformative Power of Home Births
04:59 Navigating Hospital Births and Embracing Home Births
13:49 The Importance of Research and Understanding Birth Options
22:17 The Journey to a Successful Home Birth
27:34 The Unpredictable Nature of Labor and Delivery
34:37 The Start of Labor: Recognizing the Signs
35:53 Understanding and Applying the Miles Circuit
37:22 Transitioning Through Labor: Positions and Support
38:44 The Intensity of Active Labor and the Role of Support
46:01 Reflecting on the Birth Experience: Favorite Moments and Insights
49:23 Navigating High-Risk Pregnancy and Home Birth Decisions
55:31 Postpartum Recovery and Nutrition Strategies
57:31 Identifying Active Labor: Insights for First-Timers
01:02:36 Concluding Thoughts on Home Birth and Professional Support
Resources from this Episode:
- Book | Real Food for Pregnancy
- Functional Maternity
- Miles Circuit
- What is the 555 Postpartum Rule? Here’s Why It’s Essential for Recovery
- The Womb Within
- Achieving a Vaginal Birth After C-Section ( VBAC ) in a Hospital Setting with Dr. Stetzer
- Five things you should know before you go for a Vaginal Birth After C-section (VBAC) with Emily
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Welcome to another episode of the Birth Rebel podcast with your host, Angel Coleman! In this solo episode, Angel dives into a controversial topic, true to the spirit of the Birth Rebel podcast. Today, she explores and shares her personal and professional opinions on two articles – "The Many Costs of Breastfeeding" from Vox and "The Actual Cost of Breastfeeding" from Today's Parent.
As a certified lactation counselor with a decade of personal breastfeeding experience and 6 years of professional experience, Angel provides unique insights into the misinformation surrounding breastfeeding costs. She challenges the claims made in the Vox article, published during the national baby formula shortage, pointing out that breast milk could indeed be a solution to such shortages.
She scrutinizes the Vox article's debunking its inaccuracies and highlighting the importance of promoting breastfeeding during formula shortages.
Tune in as Angel dismantles the myths surrounding breastfeeding costs and advocates for informed decisions. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges conventional narratives and invites listeners to question the sources of information in the realm of infant feeding.
Resources From The Episode:
- Infant Formula Market Size, Growth, Share | Industry Analysis [2027]
- Baby Cafe
- https://www.fruitofthewombirth.com/thebirthrebelpodcast/episode/38472d73/why-i-cant-ethically-promote-formula-feeding-and-fed-is-best-rhetoric-part-1-24
- https://www.fruitofthewombirth.com/thebirthrebelpodcast/episode/27e4766f/why-i-cant-ethically-promote-formula-feeding-and-fed-is-best-rhetoric-part-2-25
- The actual cost of breastfeeding (spoiler, it’s not free) - Today's Parent
- Breastfeeding isn’t a solution to the national baby formula shortage - Vox
- Effect of Tea Tree Oil and Coconut Oil on Nipple Crack Formation in the Early Postpartum Period According to the research,care during the postpartum period.
- https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/infant-formula-markethttps://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/infant-formula-market-101498
- https://www.fruitofthewombirth.com/thebirthrebelpodcast/episode/1cce0380/relactation-and-maintaining-milk-supply-with-tomesha-walker-11
- Breastfeeding a baby that has food allergies with Dr. Trill of Free to Feed
- Hale's Medications & Mothers' Milk
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) - NCBI Bookshelf
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In this episode, we dive into the world of Radical Accountability with special guest Nathan Riley. The conversation kicks off with a shared frustration towards the conventional medical model for childbirth, especially in the United States where 99 percent of births happen in hospitals. The alarming rise in induction and C-section rates, averaging close to 40 percent nationally, sparks a crucial discussion on accountability.
Nathan Riley, a passionate advocate for radical responsibility, challenges the common narrative of blaming healthcare professionals and institutions while neglecting personal responsibility. The episode explores the disruptive potential of making the existing system obsolete and emphasizes the need for individuals to invest resources, energy, and willpower in preventing reliance on hospitals.
Nathan is a father of two, the second of home was born at home. He’s married to his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. He grows food, reads more than he probably should, and enjoys coffee, mountain biking, and being in nature. He and his wife are perennial Burners. Nathan is also a psychonaut, procuring his own ceremonial medicines for fellow travelers.
In his spare time, he supports clients through fertility challenges, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. He also supports fathers-to-be through the spiritual transformation of childbirth. He manages a private practice called Beloved Holistics, a private contract association. He also attends home births, and he provides collaborative care for midwives across the country who struggle to find a friendly OBGYN with whom to consult on clients. He also recently started training in jiu jitus.
Brad Bootstaylor, MD, MFM Atlanta, GA:
About Us - Life Balance Pain Care
Clear & Free: www.clearhpv.com
Born Free Method: www.bornfreemethod.com
The Holistic OBGYN Podcast
Nathan Riley (@nathanrileyobgyn) • Instagram
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🎙️ Hey rebels! Join me, Angel Coleman, on this episode of "The Birth Rebel Podcast," where we're breaking down the myths and shedding light on the legal rights every mom should know during pregnancy and birth. 🌟 No fluff, just real talk about maternity care, featuring insights from Childbirth Connection. Moms, you have rights—let's dive in and own our birth experiences! 💪🤰 Tune in now for a no-nonsense guide to navigating pregnancy like a true rebel.
Resources from episode:
- https://nationalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/the-rights-of-childbearing-women.pdf
- https://birthmonopoly.com/
- FDA Approves Vaccine for Use During Third Trimester of Pregnancy to Prevent Whooping Cough in Infants Younger Than Two Months of Age
- Skin to Skin Podcast Series: Kangaroo Mother Care, Skin-to-Skin & the Role of a Kangaroula
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the nervous system in birth and birth trauma with our special guest, Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with an MA in Counseling Psychology, the Chief Empathy Officer of ASK Therapy and JS Coaching, and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed care and maternal mental health. With over two decades of experience in maternal health, childbirth, and psychological studies, Jennifer sheds light on the importance of regulating the nervous system and finding harmony during the perinatal journey. She has authored two self-published books, "Healing After Birth" and "Midwifery for The Soul." Join us as we explore the transformative power of therapy, connection, and co-regulation in nurturing emotional well-being during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of the nervous system, therapy, and co-regulation with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Discover how regulating the nervous system can lead to harmony and healing during the perinatal journey. Jennifer's insights will challenge your perspective on self-regulation and highlight the vital role of connection in our socially driven species. Join us on this profound exploration of perinatal health and wellness.
Resources from the Episode
- www.therapyformoms.ca
- www.flowingfears.com
- www.nsidoulatraining.com
- Therapy For Moms Podcast https://anchor.fm/therapyformoms
- Nuerosception
- Dr. Dan Siegel > Parenting From The Inside Out and Whole Brain Child
- Healing After Birth: Navigating Your Emotions After A Difficult Childbirth (2018)
- Midwifery For The Soul: Awaken to Your Fierce Feminine in the Depths of Darkness and Trauma (2019)
- Dr. Sarah Buckley
- Dr. Michel Odent
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In this episode, titled "Five Tips to Overcoming the Fear Of Birth," we're going deep into the heart of why women are scared of childbirth. We're talking about Hollywood's crazy scary birth scenes, the generational fears passed down through the generations, and the anxiety that women have about labor discomfort and complications. Plus, five game-changing tips to help you embrace a more fearless birth,
Resources from this episode:
- The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review - PMC
- Happy Homebirth Podcast
- Christian Hypnobirthing
- The Birth Hour Podcast
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How long does it take to wire a newborn baby’s brain?
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People make the choices they do for birth in hopes of avoiding fetal demise, birth trauma, or mistreatment by staff. Fear is the common denominator of all these things. However, despite whatever choice you make, you may still end up with the outcome you were trying to avoid. So should our decisions really be fear-based? Today I talk about the struggles women have as they try to decide where to give birth and other decisions in regard to birth and delivery.
Resources from the Episode:
- The Case for Unassisted Birth
- What is Spinning Babies
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This is part 3 of my skin-to-skin series where we address the importance of getting babies skin-to-skin on mothers and stressing how critical this life-saving care is. Today Kate a nurse practitioner gives us some insight into what she's learned about having babies skin-to-skin on mom during a c-section.
Kate (Katherine Chokan, DNP (Doctorate of Nursing), BSN, RN ) has been a maternity nurse (Labor and Postpartum) for 6.5 years. She recently graduated from a Nurse Practitioner program in December where she conducted a doctoral research project. The project was a quality improvement initiative to implement Kangaroo Care in the OR after C-section. She will be advancing her nursing career as a Family Nurse Practitioner starting in March. She has a 2.5-year-old son. She and her husband have enjoyed traveling and exploring around Cleveland trying to instill adventure in their son and explore the world through his perspective. She is always trying to maintain good physical health through various exercise outlets; running, hiking, biking, skiing, and swimming.
Resources from Episode:
- Effect of Mother/Infant Skin‐to‐Skin Contact on Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Maternal Physiological Stress - ScienceDirect
- A randomised trial of continuous skin-to-skin contact after preterm birth and the effects on salivary cortisol, parental stress, depression, and breastfeeding - ScienceDirect
- Charpak, N., Montealegre-Pomar, A., Tessier, R., Ruiz, J., Uriza, F., Hernandez, J., & Cortes, D. (2022). Kangaroo mother care had a protective effect on the volume of brain structures in young adults born preterm. Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, 111(5), 1004-1014–1014. https://doi-org.proxy.ulib.csuohio.edu/10.1111/apa.16265
- Cabrera, J. P. (2018). Maternal Role Attainment Theory: Promoting Maternal Identity and Family Health. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 33(2), 21–23.
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Did you know up to 150,000 infant lives could be saved if we had babies do skin-to-skin immediately whether they are considered stable or not? Today we discuss how skin-to-skin saves lives, improves health outcomes for baby, and helps babies develop socially and emotionally and develop resilience that last a lifetime.
Episodes in this Series:
- Skin to Skin Series: Introducing A New Type of Doula: The Kangaroula -30
Resources from this Episode:
- WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies
- Kangaroo mother care: a practical guide
- WHO recommendations for care of the preterm or low-birth-weight infant
- Kangaroo mother care started immediately after birth critical for saving lives, new research shows
- Breast and Infant Temperatures With Twins During Shared Kangaroo Care - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
- Breast-Infant Temperature with Twins during Shared Kangaroo Care - PMC
- Skin‐to‐skin care for procedural pain in neonates - Johnston, C - 2017 | Cochrane Library
- Research Trial to Watch:The influence of skin-to-skin contact on Cortical Activity during Painful procedures in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (iCAP mini): study protocol for a randomized control tria
- The Gut Microbiome and the Brain | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
- SSC specially for preterm
- Case Studies of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- The nine stages of skin‐to‐skin: practical guidelines and insights from four countries - PMC
- Skin-to-Skin Contact
- The nine stages of skin‐to‐skin: practical guidelines and insights from four countries - PMC
- Watch: Skin to Skin - Kid Care Canada
- Watch: Social & Emotional Intelligence of Infants - Kid Care Canada
Nine stages for clinical practice- TABLE
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Madison and I talk about the unique job of being Kangaroulas, a unique birth worker that was developed by Dr. Nils Bergman and his wife Jills Bergman to focus on bonding and attachment of baby and mother. We also talk about our unique premature baby stories.
Resources From Episode:
- https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2026486
- Kangaroo mother care started immediately after birth critical for saving lives, new research shows
- WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies
- Mama Bird Hendry
- UNICEF – Breastfeeding Crawl Video
- 3 Golden Hours, The Most Important Hours For Newborn Breastfeeding
- Use of Hand Expression of Breastmilk Within First Hour of Delivery to Increase Exclusive Hospital Breastfeeding Rate [40O]
- Cleveland Kangaroula Collective
- Groups | High Risk & NICU
- What is a Kangaroula? How Does a Kangaroula Support? - BirthWorks International
- Kangaroula® | Advanced Training for Childbirth Educators, Doulas + Professionals
Madison Hendry (aka Mama Bird), transitioned into motherhood in 2014. As a visual artist and recent graduate in 2011 with a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, she began to see a shift in her artwork, career, and perspective on life. Her artwork has been exhibited and published internationally and included in pioneering events such as Project AfterBirth; the first-ever international exhibition based on the subject of early parenthood.
With the premature birth of her second son, Madison became fascinated with the dynamics of the mother/infant relationship. She realized her touch, sound, smell, milk, and relationship with him were not only beneficial; she was essential and played an active role in his development. The process of having a premature infant taught her to listen to her instincts and her child's needs and respond to them. Madison received a scholarship and completed her Breastfeeding Educator Certification with Birth Arts International in 2018. She went on to become a Certified Birth Doula with BirthWorks Int. And Certified Kangaroula with Jill & Dr. Nils Bergman in 2020.
Madison has over 9 years (and counting) of personal breastfeeding experience. She lives in a 1950s Sears Home in Cleveland, OH suburbs with her husband, tattooer, Angus Hendry, two boys, Angus and Huckleberry, daughter, Evergreen, and a baby on the way :
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The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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Today Laurel chat's with me about the Infant Microbiome and why breastmilk is one of the key components to children's and humans' long-term health. We also discuss how modern cleanliness habits may be negatively affecting our microbiome and why our obsession with cleanliness is having some detrimental impacts on our health.
Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, BSc, CLE, CCCE, CLD is a TEDx and international speaker, pregnancy and lactation specialist, consultant, educator, and author. Laurel is the co-author of two books, The Attachment Pregnancy and The Greatest Pregnancy Ever; original editor of The CAPPA Lactation Educator Manual; as well as a contributing author to Round the Circle: Doulas Talk About Themselves. Her passion is blending today’s recent scientific findings with mind/body/spirit wisdom to highlight the magnitude and importance of the perinatal period. Spending 17 years as Executive Director for Lactation Programs for the Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association formed the foundation of her inquiry into the science of human milk. She acted as a board director for the United States Breastfeeding Committee from 2016-2019 and currently serves as an advisor for CAPPA, InJoy Health, Kindred World and is a board member at large for Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition. Laurel also acts as the Education Manager for GOLD Learning. Laurel has been joyfully married to her husband for three decades and has two wonderful grown sons, whose difficult births led her on a path toward helping emerging families create positive experiences. She believes that the journey into parenthood is a life-changing rite of passage that should be deeply honored and celebrated.
Resources:
- Mother Journey
- Mother Journey Courses
- Epigenetics Pregnancy, Prenatal Attachment, Breastfeeding, and Long-Term Health
- Microbiome Courses
- Free to Feed
- Breastfeeding a baby that has food allergies with Dr. Trill of Free to Feed - 06
- Human Milk Leaps Beyond Nutrition
- Laurel Wilson's Instagram and Facebook
- Forest Bathing
- What Doctors Don't Know About Breastfeeding
- Gut Reaction
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The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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Enjoy this inside sneak peek of my better birth foundations course. Today we talk about the different types of prenatal care doctors and red flags that may mean you need to run in the other direction and find a new doctor/midwife. We also briefly discuss the lamaze healthy birth practices.
Resources:
- Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices
- Better Birth Foundations Course
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The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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Alia Wright is a doula who attends FreeBirth/Unassisted Births. Alia talks with me about why women may choose to deliver without a midwife or OBGYN present, and why people view free birth as dangerous.
Alia is a wife, mom of 3(one special needs), homemaker, and birth worker. She is multi-passionate but overall loves supporting women in all facets of life in a very holistic and intuitive way.
Resources from Episode:
- The Scientification of Love
- Homebirth on your own Terms
- Birth in the Squatting Position
- Violent suicide and obstetric complications
- Alia's Instagram
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The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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I acknowledge that some of this information may be hard to hear and that feelings of guilt may occur. Know that I present this information to educate, bring awareness and prevent harm to the next generation. We all do what’s best with what we know at the current moment. That goes for moms, birth professionals, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers. However, use this information to educate the next generation of parents. It would be unethical however not to bring awareness to this topic.
Supplementation Protocol
ABM Clinical Protocol #3: Supplementary Feedings in the ... ABM Clinical Protocol #3: Supplementary Feedings in the Healthy Term Breastfed Neonate, Revised 2017
Education and Research
Great Lakes Breastfeeding Webinar - Lactation, Contamination, and the American Formula Crisis
Breastfeeding Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Preschool Children ‘
Breastfeeding and mental health in adulthood: A birth cohort study in Brazil - PMC
THE INFANT MICROBIOME & EPIGENETICS COURSE
Epigenetics and Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - MotherJourney
SSC makes breastfeeding
Podcasts:
How Your Birth Decisions Affect Your Birth Episode 13
What Doctors Don't About Breastfeeding
Relactation and Maintaining Milk Supply with Tomesha Walker - 11
Breastfeeding Doesn't need to Suck with Kathleen Kendall Tackett
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wmg6Ow0AeJCdP3ht3kVbo?si=WXAlr7gaShGeEyArsaoWLg
Books:
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
What Doctors Don't Know About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck: How to Nurture Your Baby and Your Mental Health
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Today I am going to talk about why I cannot ethically promote formula feeding and fed is best rhetoric and why we need to understand why downplaying formula feeding risks is dangerous and unhelpful to parents. We'll also chat about how our government and healthcare agencies are actually part of the problem.
I acknowledge that some of this information may be hard to hear and that feelings of guilt may occur. Know that I present this information to educate, bring awareness and prevent harm to the next generation. We all do what’s best with what we know at the current moment. That goes for moms, birth professionals, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers. However, use this information to educate the next generation of parents. It would be unethical however to not bring awareness to this topic.
Safe Sleep and SIDS:
Does Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? | Pediatrics
Breastfeed Your Baby to Reduce the Risk of SIDS
The Safe Sleep Seven - La Leche League International
Bedsharing and Breastfeeding: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol #6, Revision 2019
Formula Marketing & WHO Code
Scope and impact of digital marketing strategies for promoting breastmilk substitutes
WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing
AAP's Relationship with Formula Companies - USLCA
The Many Crimes of The Nestle Company
The International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes FAQ
Strategy 9. Addressing the Marketing of Infant Formula | CDC
https://www.llli.org/wp-content/uploads/August-2020-code-graphic-final.png
The Nestle Baby Formula Scandal: The Darkest Chapter in Corporate History
The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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In this episode, we review a youtube video about Group B Strep that Dr. Momma Jones discusses. We're examining this video from our holistic & autonomous perspective on perinatal health!
Stuart James Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. Dr. Fischbein now practices community-based birthing and works directly with home birthing midwives www.birthinginstincts.com to offer hope for those women who prefer and respect a natural birthing environment and cannot find supportive practitioners for VBAC, twin, and breech deliveries. He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision-making, the midwifery model of care, and human rights in childbirth, receiving the 2016 “Most Audacious” award from HRIC and the Association for Wholistic & Newborn Health.
Links Referenced in this Video:
Video Referenced: Candace Owens Birth Story is DANGEROUS medical misinformation
Intrapartum antibiotics for known maternal Group B streptococcal colonization
How your birth Decisions Affect Your Baby
Group B Strep: Prioritizing Agenda Over Science**** https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XIyCcixhigungazd61Dut?si=B1CA-P8cTHiET0heVjMhyw
Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy and infancy: estimates of regional and global burden
222 Breech Birth Review & What You Need to Know About Group B Strep
The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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Things I'm Doing Different.
- Using my due month instead of the due date
- Seeing a pelvic floor therapist and webster certified chiro earlier in pregnancy
- Doing a Mother's Blessing
- Seeing a Functional Nutritionist that specializes in Prenatal Nutrition
- Taking Iron Bisglycinate as an iron supplementation
- Doing a Home Birth
- Created a Mother's Registry instead of a Baby Registry
Resources:
- Fruit of the Womb Be Her Village
- BlessingWay Christian Idea
- Mother's Blessing
- Real Food For Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
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The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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In today’s episode, Amanda evaluates the research on IUGR ( Intrauterine Growth Restriction) and SGA ( Small for Gestational Age). We also take a look at how accurate the diagnosis of IUGR and SGA is and how parents can make an informed decision when presented with a possible IUGR/SGA situation.
Amanda is a pharmacist turned birth and women’s health educator, whose own traumatic first birth experience motivated her to get educated about physiologic birth and informed consent. She is passionate about moms and birth workers truly understanding the options when it comes to birth - including interpreting research - and what truly informed choice looks like. Amanda has over 18 years of experience interpreting medical literature, and 2.5 years of experience being the mom of daughters for whom she hopes to change the outlook of women’s health and maternity care.
Links Referenced:
- www.letsbuildyourbirth.com
- Consequences of misdiagnosis of intrauterine growth retardation for preterm elective cesarean section
- Labor Induction: Risks, Reasons and Results with Dr. Rachel Reed, PhD
- Dr. Stu’s Podcast #199: What They Say & What it Means
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Identification and Management
- SGA Review of the Research for The Birth Cafe Podcast
- Instagram @buildyourbirth
The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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Today I'm talking about how my 2022 went as a birth worker and what I'm looking forward to in 2023. Change is coming and some of that change means no longer offering some services. Check out my latest episode as I show you the behind the scenes of being a mom and business owner.
The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist
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Today we talk about what America's current philosophy is on breastfeeding and how the formula shortages negatively targeted breastfeeding in the news media, revealing our society's true feelings on breastfeeding.
Episodes to reference:
- What Doctors Don't Know About Breastfeeding with Dr. Jack Newman - 03
- Relactation and Maintaining Milk Supply with Tomesha Walker - 11
World Health Organizations Guidelines to Marketing Artificial Milk
- https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9241541601
- FAQ: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/254911/WHO-NMH-NHD-17.1-eng.pdf
Harms of Formula Marketing:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/strategy9-addressing-marketing-infant-formula.pdf
https://www.who.int/news/item/28-04-2022-who-reveals-shocking-extent-of-exploitative-formula-milk-marketing
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240046085
https://www.who.int/news/item/28-04-2022-who-reveals-shocking-extent-of-exploitative-formula-milk-marketing
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/03/01/1082775961/infant-formula-promoted-in-aggressive-and-misleading-ways-says-new-global-report
https://uslca.org/clinical-pearl/aap-and-formula-companies/
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Aubrey is a Registered Dietician, Registered Kangaroula, and Lactation Counselor. She specializes in perinatal and pediatric nutrition, and integrative and functional medicine, she supports women in improving their health, cycles, and fertility so they can have a healthy pregnancy and reduce their risk of complications and preterm delivery. Today Aubrey chats about breastfeeding babies and if mothers should worry about transitioning their babies to cows milk once they hit one year of age.
Find Aubrey:
Matrescence Nutrition
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Stuart James Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. Dr. Fischbein now practices community-based birthing and works directly with home birthing midwives www.birthinginstincts.com to offer hope for those women who prefer and respect a natural birthing environment and cannot find supportive practitioners for VBAC, twin, and breech deliveries. He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision-making, the midwifery model of care, and human rights in childbirth, receiving the 2016 “Most Audacious” award from HRIC and the Association for Wholistic & Newborn Health.
Today we discussed the challenges of regulations that the healthcare system places on providers that cause challenges in providing optimal care and options for their patients.
Resources:
Bodily Autonomy & Bad Information on Birthing Instincts Podcast
How Your Birth Decisions Affect Your Birth Episode 13
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Dr. Stetzer is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor that works with a lot of women who want to achieve a VBAC. Dr. Stetzer completed a residency at Michigan State University, Bi-County Community Hospital, and Henry Ford Hospital. He currently practices at MetroHealth. Today we talk about how he works with patients to achieve a VBAC in the hospital he works with.
VBAC Resources:
ICAN: https://www.ican-online.org/
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Five things to know before you VBAC- Episode 5
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Lactation Counselor vs Lactation Consultant... I've seen Lactation Professionals excluded from continuing education training because... they're not International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I've seen IBCLC's call other Lactation Professionals dangerous and harmful or have heard them tell parents to only seek the advice of an IBCLC. Well, I'm here to clear the air and tell you what the difference is between an IBCLC & CLC. You'll be surprised to know they're not that different. CORRECTION CLC Training is 5 days. It just felt like a week*. Resources from the episode:
IBCLC Scope CLC Scope Lactation Counselor (CBI) Scope What's The Real Difference Between a Lactation Consultant and Lactation Counselor
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Alexis is a healing mentor and energy worker who supports mothers transitioning from being overwhelmed to thriving in motherhood through energy management and intentional living practices. Alexis uses energy work and coaching to help families in designing the lives they have dreamed of while freeing themselves from the impacts of generational trauma and difficult birth experiences. Alexis had an emergency cesarean with her first child and didn’t realize how much it impacted her life until she was pregnant three years later and terrified! Since becoming a parent, Alexis has dove into personal development books and training, yoga, and meditation. As she transitioned from special education teacher and nonprofit work to healing mentorship, she began focusing on the importance of energy healing, inner child healing, and living a more intentional life. She has taken many trainings focused on trauma, energy healing, and mindset. You can find her online at alexisinspires.com or on Instagram at @alexis.inspires.
Resources from this Episode:
Postpartum Support International Birth Healing Basics Workshop Healing From a Difficult Birth Course First Trimester Bundle Find a Trauma-Informed Therapist How Likely Am I To Have A C-Section Quiz
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- It Matters How You Birth: How birth affects your baby: https://bit.ly/3vA31vZ
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Today, Christina introduces us to how we can use music therapy during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We touch on using music therapy to cope with anxiety during pregnancy, music therapy to cope during birth and using it in postpartum to process your birth.
About our Guest:
Christina Koenig, MT-BC, Birth Doula
Christina attended Shenandoah University where she received her bachelor of music therapy and she has been a board-certified music therapist for 3 years. In those 3 years, she's worked with people in hospice care, memory care, medical settings, and special education. Christina recently started doula work, having been trained through The Autonomy Mommy's doula training. She has completed a course on postpartum music therapy. As Christina learns more about doula work, she continues to see how the benefits of music therapy fit so well into the maternal health space! Christina is currently living in Richmond, Virginia (with her two cats) and they love it here! She loves the brewery scene in this city and being an hour away from the mountains allows her to regularly go backpacking, camping, and Overlanding! (some of my favorite hobbies!)
Resources from this episode:
A Musical Journey Through Pregnancy (book)
Music Therapy and Parent-Infant Bonding (book)
Sound Birthing Music (a great website for learning more about how music fits into the maternal health space and trainings for music therapists)
Music Therapy in Perinatal Psychiatry (article)
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Find Tomesha Walker
Instagram: @yourbirthingdestinys
Youtube: @Birthing Destiny with Tomesha D. Walker
Website: https://www.birthohio.com/
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Why there's a formula shortage: https://yhoo.it/3y40eNM
You Can Breastfeed: Breastfeeding Course: https://bit.ly/3tNmCsr
It Matters: How Birth Affects Your Baby: https://bit.ly/3OvIkJs
Resources for Lactation and Formula Assistance:
- The Health and Human Services department has created a help information page for parents looking for resources to find formula here: https://buff.ly/3wBgzHJ
- The AAP has an advice page for parents: https://buff.ly/3yuGWli
- Navigating the US Formula Shortage: A Safe Approach https://buff.ly/3PqPjnY
What should parents do?
- Call their pediatrician about alternatives if they use a specialized formula that is in short supply
- Visit the HHS site above to source the formula they need
- Connect to share milk systems like Human Milk 4 Human Babies and Eats on Feets for human milk sharing opportunities https://buff.ly/3wnKZhK https://buff.ly/3Lol12a
- Connect to donor milk sites https://buff.ly/2UHjjQZ
- If lactating parents have an extra supply of human milk, consider becoming a part of the share milk/donor milk system to help families in need
- Use these safety tips in this excellent video when preparing formula https://buff.ly/3NmXNdU
- If you are concerned about Cronobacter Infections (perhaps you have a baby with a compromised immune system) use these helpful measures https://buff.ly/3lhxh9V
- Visits the CDC Formula Preparation Site https://buff.ly/3wnxOOb
- Connect with their local lactation support professional if they wish to try and relactate, induce lactation, or increase/support their milk supply
What should parents try NOT to do?
- Make homemade infant formula (it lacks vital ingredients for a baby’s growth and development)
- Hoard formula (Instead, only buy what you need. The AAP recommends only buying 10-14 day supply at a time.)
- Water down infant formula to extend its life (this can cause serious health issues for your baby)
- Buy infant formula online from predatory marketplaces
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Aubrey is a Registered Dietician, Registered Kangaroula and Lactation Counselor. Today she talks about the nutrients contained in breastmilk and the use of milk fortifiers for premature babies. She covers why they are used, the potential benefits and potential downsides to the use of human milk fortifiers.
Find Aubrey:
- Matrescence Nutrition
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Maternal Mortality is a huge concern and many lately have been focusing on Maternal Mortality rates among BIPOC women. There's been a huge push in having more BIPOC people join the medical field to help lower rates. However, when looking at the structure of medical school and health care system I believe that will not help the rates.
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Dr. Trill from Free to Feed chats with us about breastfeeding babies that have food allergies and busts myths on elimination diets, formula, and types of food allergies.
Resources in the video:
- The science behind dietary protein to breast milk transfer: https://bit.ly/369wZxW
- 1-1 personal consultations: https://bit.ly/38T5vxP
- Facts you need to know about breastfeeding: https://bit.ly/3xpR9yZ
- Breastfeeding and Food Allergies Master Class for Professionals: https://bit.ly/37hrSMO
- It Matters How You Birth: How birth affects your baby: https://bit.ly/3vA31vZ
- Health Professionals: Learn about how birth and the microbiome affect babies and their long term health with the microbiome baby courses
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Drs. Rosen is a 1981 summa cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College. Over the past 4
decades he has taught pediatrics, craniopathy, primary healthcare management, practice
management and chiropractic philosophy nationally and internationally to thousands of
chiropractors, chiropractic students, healthcare providers, and on public forums.
He is a certified SOT ® advance practitioner and craniopath, certified pediatric chiropractic
practitioner, past president of SOTO-USA and SORSI Research Board, and former instructor for the
ICPA, developer of Dr. Rosen’s seminars and has written several books on SOT and pediatric
adjusting as well as had numerous articles published in chiropractic journals and research
conferences.
With his wife Dr. Nancy Watson, they also run the Peak Potential Institute, offering premier
educational programs for healthcare professionals. Their most recent book “It’s All in the
Head”, was written to inform and bring awareness of the implications of growth and
developmental challenges in the early stages of childhood development. Their book empowers
parents with the ability to understand typical developmental milestones and to recognize problems in
the earliest stages allowing them to seek appropriate care before problems become entrenched
and create diagnosable disease processes.
The Peak Potential Institute also offers other educational tools including hands-on and online
workshops and seminars, guest lectures, instructional videos, written books, and articles,
published research papers, and one on one interviews. He is dedicated to giving chiropractors,
healthcare providers, and parents a new perspective on children’s health.
As parents of two daughters, Drs. Rosen and Watson have been committed to helping other
parents learn from their personal and professional experiences. Through their combined 80
years of teaching, writing, and clinical experience they have brought a unique insight, motivation,
and support to thousands of lay and professional individuals in numerous fields.
Where to find Dr. Martin:
welleselychiro.com
drmartinrosen.com
itsallintheheadbook.com
peakpotentialprogram.com
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Emily is a Doula and Childbirth Educator serving the DFW area. She is a mother of two, with 2 incredibly different birth & postpartum experiences. She has certified continuing education in VBAC births, TENS unit for labor, and advanced peanut ball skills for labor & birth.
Emily shares five things you should know before you decide to VBAC. Topics include:
- History of VBAC
- Mental Prep
- Support Team
- Gentle C section
Find Emily:
https://www.servingtomorrow.com/
https://www.instagram.com/servingtomorrow/
VBAC Resources:
ICAN: https://www.ican-online.org/
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Dr. Jack Newman graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1970, interning at the Vancouver General Hospital. He did his training in pædiatrics in Quebec City and then at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto from 1977-1981 to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in 1981 and Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1981. He has worked as a physician in Central America, New Zealand, and as a pediatrician in South Africa. He founded the first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada in 1984. He has been a consultant for UNICEF for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, evaluating the first candidate hospitals in Gabon, the Ivory Coast, and Canada.
- International Breastfeeding Center
- Grab his book: What Doctors Don't About Breastfeeding
- Watch Jack Newman's Latch Video
- Watch Jack Newmans: Dr Jack Newman's Visual Guide to Breastfeeding
Listen to Kathleen Kendall Tackett's Interview on Mental Health and Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck
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Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Psychological Trauma and was Founding Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation, a position she held for 11 years. She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and a member of APA’s Publications and Communications Board.
Order Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck: https://amzn.to/3GKYXxN
Visit Her Website: https://kathleenkendall-tackett.com/
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In this episode I share with you all about how my births went and if I could go back what I would change and do differently.
What I would change for each birth:
1st Birth: Taken a childbirth class
2nd & 3rd Birth: Hired a doula
4th Birth: Had a support team that supported my goals
5th: Avoid Social Media Mom Groups
side note: with my fifth baby I would also have had a homebirth because that environment would support my birth goals
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Welcome to The Birth Café Podcast. Angel Coleman is the Owner and Founder of Fruit of the Womb Perinatal Services. She is a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator.
Apologize for some of the audio. Still learning and working out the kinks
Angel is very passionate about having healing births when previous births were traumatic and assisting in creating a present pregnancy and birth that a mother can feel good about. Angel is a mother to five children, two of whom have been NICU graduates, and two have been VBA2C. She is an advocate for birthrights and is proud to serve the Northeast Ohio region. When she's not being a birth nerd, she's collecting tea and nerding out on science fiction films and superhero movies.
This is the Welcome episode! I'm introducing myself to all you wonderful people and you'll get to know my background and what we will be talking about in future episodes.
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- Identify stressors in your life
- Resources you can use to be mindful in your everyday life
- Useful tips that you can apply in childbirth and everyday parenting
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- Blog
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Hello my name is Angel Coleman your certified doula, certified lactation counselor, and certified perinatal educator and momma of five little ones. Welcome to The Birth Cafe podcast! I am so excited to have you here today! This podcast is for birth professionals and parents alike. We will talk about a variety of different topics regarding, birth, pregnancy and postpartum. I want you guys to feel like you're sitting at your favorite coffee shop and having a discussion with one of your close friends. we won't shy away from the touchy topics we'll talk about them while also providing evidence-based discussion while also offering compassion and empathy. I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast and I'll see you inside.
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- How you can reduce fear and anxiety about childbirth
- Identify stressors in your life
- Resources you can use to be mindful in your everyday life
- Useful tips that you can apply in childbirth and everyday parenting
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- Blog
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