Podcast appearances and mentions of gail tully

Sarah —better known as the “Labor Junkie RN”— is a practicing high-risk labor nurse, social media influencer, and mom of three.  You may have seen her on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook sharing evidence-based insights on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.  She often ends reels with “For more information on pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum, give me a follow and check out my page”.  So, we did—and invited her to share her wisdom with you in this special podcast episode.  As a nurse and mom of three who chose unmedicated births, Sarah brings a unique perspective to the low-intervention birth experience. In this podcast, we talk to her about her choices and tips for others if they plan to have low- intervention births. But she's quick to remind us, she thinks the right choice for birthing families is the choice they make, and hopes we remember that birth is not a competition. Everyone should make their own choices.   Listen and Learn:  Why Sarah decided to make reels for social media—and how she keeps it going  Her passion for informed consent and education  Why she attended a birth class with her husband even though she was already an OB nurse   How planning ahead helps families achieve their birth goals  How she supports her patients in labor specific to their birth plan  When and how parents can ask to change to a nurse who supports their goals in labor  How a doula or other trained labor support person can make a difference  What a difference it can make to stay home in early labor on outcomes  Why she chose not to be induced  How exercise, yoga, and good nutrition helped her through her births  Resources & Mentions:  tiktok.com/@labor_junkie_rn  instagram.com/labor_junkie_rn   facebook.com/LaborJunkieRN   youtube.com/@labor_junkie_rn  Related Products from InJoy:  Understanding Birth  Understanding Natural Childbirth Techniques eClass  Stages of Labor  Pain Management for Childbirth, Volume 1: Comfort Techniques  Related Blogs and Podcasts from InJoy:  Blog: Tips for Teaching a Childbirth Class: Introducing the TENS Unit as a Labor Comfort Measure  Podcast: Spinning Babies – Comfort in Pregnancy and Easier Births with Gail Tully 

If you could choose between a functional efficient labor or a dysfunctional and inefficient labor, I'm guessing you would choose functional and efficient labor. I have been to many births as a doula and I've had 2 kids of my own. While the body may need time to open to let the baby descend and rotate, it can be a lot on the parents and support team to go through the experience of a long labor! Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies I have midwife Gail Tully of Spinning Babies back on the podcast. This is her 3rd episode with us and I have to say I absolutely adore speaking with Gail. Today, we talk about how to use Spinning Babies for a smoother, more balanced, more efficient birth. Gail offers us techniques and methodologies to help babies navigate more seamlessly through the pelvis. She talks a lot about the different parts of the pelvis and different techniques to utilize to help the baby through, depending on where the baby is in the pelvis.  You're going to get so much out of this conversation, Gail's a delight to chat with. We're very aligned in our birth philosophies and I have been using the Spinning Babies methodology for years. I'm currently working on the Spinning Babies Parent Educator Training (which was a fantastic 3 days in person followed by online training that I'm working my way through). You're going to want to take notes on the techniques Gail shares at the end – and if you're getting ready for birth, this is a great episode to share with your birth partner! Spinning Babies: For comfort in pregnancy and preparation for an easier birth join me and Spinning Babies Worldwide Virtual Conference! Go to spinningbabiesconference.com Additional Resources: Spinning Babies: The 3 Principles In Pregnancy Spinning Babies: Daily Activities Yoga| Birth| Babies: Birth Flow and Balance with Gail Tully Yoga| Birth| Babies: Spinning Babies Founder Gail Tully Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 133 Description:  “There are two layers of spinning babies, it is restoring function to the body whether through pregnancy exercises or through body balancing techniques, which a pregnant person can do themselves or the nurse, midwife, or doula at the time of labor can also do it. And the more you do ahead of time, the less you need to do anything at labor.” —Gail Tully   Fetal position is a crucial yet often overlooked factor in the birthing process. Understanding how a baby's orientation within the uterus can impact labor and delivery is key to facilitating a more comfortable and empowered birth experience.   Gail Tully, the visionary founder of Spinning Babies®, has dedicated her life's work to revolutionizing the way we approach childbirth. As a midwife and birth advocate, Gail's groundbreaking techniques have transformed the lives of countless families, empowering them to embrace the natural rhythms of the body. Tune in as Gail shares her personal journey, the development of the Spinning Babies approach, fetal rotation, maternal positioning, and the importance of accessibility in birth education.     Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471      Episode Highlights: 03:48 Meet Gail 06:55 Empowerment Through Natural Birth 18:26 Challenges and Discoveries in Childbirth 23:09 The Development of Spinning Babies  30:20 Impact and Accessibility of Spinning Babies 34:40 Trainings and Certifications 37:15 Meeting the Evolving Needs of the Birth Community   Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!”   Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We   About Gail:  Gail Tully is the midwife who conceived and developed Spinning Babies®. Spinning Babies® went online in 2001. Over 40 years with birth including 20 years as a homebirth midwife, Gail now writes, teaches, and supports change in the birth paradigm. Back in the day, Gail was kept busy organizing doula program development in hospitals and community non-profits in Minneapolis/St. Paul while training doulas with DONA International approval status. Gail Tully developed the concepts and curriculum that revolutionized our view on the physiological breech. Spinning Babies®, Belly Mapping®, Belly Mapping MethodTM, Resolving Shoulder Dystocia*, and Breech Basics* are Gail Tully originals.     Website: https://www.spinningbabies.com     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinningbabies   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinningbabies  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spinningbabieslady   X: https://twitter.com/spinningbabies

The Spinning Babies® techniques are well known the world over for providing the opportunity for women to promote the physiological function of their bodies and prevent pathology in the birth process. Today we welcome Gail Tully, Midwife and creator of Spinning Babies® to discuss her work. This episode is generously sponsored by The Birth Sling by Dr Jess Michaels. As a special gift to Great Birth Rebellion listeners, use code GBR24 for a 10% discount at www.thebirthsling.com. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com Premium podcast members Hub Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub Find out all the details here You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife Disclaimer: The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it's application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.

The Episode was made possible by Immune Intel AHCC® & WeNatalMy guests today are some of the more important voices in birthwork in the United States today. Gail Tully is the founder of Spinning Babies®. Nicole Morales is a Spinning Babies® instructor and author of several books. Both of these women attend home births, and both fully embody informed consent and an individualized approach to maternity care. In this conversation, we get into positioning, movement, and breath to have a more easy birth, methods for getting your baby situated in the pelvis appropriately, and we even get into a soft debate around dogmatic concepts like “cardinal movements” and breech being a “variation of normal”. I love both Gail and Nicole so dearly, and I'm so excited that they're going to be educated at the upcoming 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech. Grab your ticket before we fill up!Visit the show notes for more.Connect with Gail:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramConnect with Nicole:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInReference from the show:Dynamic Body Balancing by Dr. Carol PhillipsForward Leaning Inversion to help baby turn from breech to cephalicA Manual of Midwifery, 1886 textbookLevels of the PelvisS.A.F.E. technique for breech (Adrienne Caldwell)Side-lying release to help with asynclitismBreath and the pelvic floor with Julie Wiebe, PTBIRTHFIT online programs (code BORNFREE for 10% off)2024 Born Free Twins-Breech Conference:Join 150 birth workers and 20+ amazing presenters in Louisville, August 8-11, to learn some new skills, make some new friends, and show up holistically for your birthing clients!Visit the website and...

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with the amazing Gail Tully! This is an episode we have aired before and are publishing again, because it is just that good of an episode.  In part 2, we are talking about inductions, and how spinning babies can help support you if you're having an induction. We also talk about VBACs, special considerations regarding VBACs and Belly Mapping. If you haven't heard of belly mapping before, it is a concept created by Spinning Babies to figure out where your baby is positioned in your pelvis. Super interesting! If you haven't listened to last week's episode, you might want to hold off on this one and listen to last week's episode first, as that is the first part of this interview. Otherwise, jump right in and enjoy Part 2 of ‘How to have an easier birth'   Want to feel in control before birth?  Use our FREE Birth Plan Templates to take the first step towards the birth experience you desire.   Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!   Resources mentioned in this Episode Spinning Babies techniques and resources    About Gail Tully Gail Tully is a Midwife, renowned author and educator and creator of the Spinning Babies® approach that has contributed to a paradigm shift in childbirth care around the world. In her home town of Minneapolis, USA, Gail has been coordinator and consultant to multiple well known Doula Programs and is a founding mother of the Childbirth Collective, one of the largest doula organizations in the USA.  Books by Gail Tully Breech Birth Quick GuideSpinning Babies® Quick ReferenceBelly Mapping® Workbook Videos by Gail Tully Spinning Babies® Parent ClassDaily Essentials (with Sarah Longacre of Blooma)Resolving Shoulder Dystocia

Discussion with Dr. Susan Quigley regarding her practice, SuNu Wellness Center, whose health clinic model encourages authentic referrals and collaborative whole person care.Topics of Discussion:-The mission behind SuNu Wellness Center, a collaborative health clinic-The range of services and practitioners available at SuNu-Tips and practices to begin practicing holistic care at homeDr. Susan Quigley (She/Her) is the owner and founder of SuNu Wellness Center. She received her bachelor's degree in Biology/Human Physiology at Northern Michigan University. In 2009, Susan obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. Dr. Susan has expanded her knowledge through hands-on training and seminars with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is also certified in Breech Balancing Technique through Northern Lights Wellness Professional Education, and the Webster Technique. She has also had additional training with Gail Tully of Spinning Babies ®. Additionally, Dr. Susan is trained in Quantum Integration Technique, a muscle testing practice that can help chiropractic adjustments by supporting the different organ systems of the body. She is driven to empower and educate her clients on the importance of self-care and using food as medicine to heal. She is passionate about achieving a balanced nervous system through Chiropractic care in combination with other modalities. SuNu Wellness Center has been her lifelong dream — to form a collaborative of skillful and genuine practitioners where healing is the primary intention. Dr. Susan is so proud of the space that SuNu has become — beautiful, sacred, and full of heart. When not at SuNu, she is studying the healing arts, working in her regenerative garden, or spending time in nature. She enjoys biking around the lakes, taking hikes in the woods, being on her yoga mat, and traveling with her family.Dr. Susan currently sees patients at SuNu's Minnetonka location.Schedule a visit now! Mention the podcast for $25 off your first visit to SuNu! Social Media:Sunu Wellness WebsiteSuNu Wellness InstagramSuNu Wellness FacebookDr. Susan Quigley's InstagramWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

This week on the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast, join us in welcoming the incredible Gail Tully, the visionary behind Spinning Babies. Augustine perfectly describes Gail's words as "word medicine" setting the tone for a captivating conversation.Gail shares how a question she asked herself during her early doula and midwifery days led to the creation of Spinning Babies. You'll get a glimpse into the thought process, actions, and all the people who aided Gail in providing this incredible tool to the birth world. Join Augustine and Gail as they explore the evolution of childbirth over the past two decades, drawing from their rich experiences in the field. Delve into discussions about the changing paradigm of physiology and the nuanced interplay between nature and intervention in the birthing process. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that goes beyond the surface of birthing wisdom.Show Resources-Hypermobility Study-Spinning Babies Workshops-Spinning Babies Website

Happy 200 MLN Podcast fam!!  To celebrate, I'm giving away five $50 Amazon gift cards! All you have to do is leave a written review of the podcast, take a screenshot of your review, and send it to podcast@mommylabornurse.com - that's it!! Entry closes on October 8th, 2023.  In this episode, I thought it would be fun to take a little walk down memory lane and give you some behind the scenes insight into the podcast! My sister Jenna is joining me and we're going to talk all about some of my most memorable episodes! Whenever you joined the MLN podcast community, I want you to know how grateful I am that you're here! I love getting to connect in this way every week, and this show would never be possible if it weren't for all of you. Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy info out there? CLICK HERE to get helpful and supportive tips, info, and resources from an L&D nurse sent straight to your inbox every week, and never sort through search results again! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! Episodes Mentioned Favorite expert interviews: Episode 17: How to Have An Easier Labor! – Interview with Gail Tully from Spinning Babies® Episode 38: Gail Tully from Spinning Babies Talks Inductions, VBACs, Belly Mapping, & More! Favorite birth stories: Episode 37: Camila's Story – The Fight To Flourish Episode 196: Christa's Empowering Birth Story Funniest: Episode 140: Liesel and Jenna's Live Reactions to Birth Scenes in the Media Most proud of: Episode 54: A Fellow Labor Nurse's Birth Story! (Part 1) Episode 55: A Fellow Labor Nurse's Birth Story! (Part 2) A must listen: EP106: Mindset Tips for Pregnancy and Birth with Natalie Bacon

DISCLAIMER -- The audio on this episode is less than desirable!  I was driving home and was too excited to wait to record so i did it while in the car.  Please forgive the bad audio and road noise. This past weekend I was honored to be able to attend the first annual Twins / Breech Conference hosted by Nathan Riley, OBGYN of Beloved Holistics in Louisville, Kentucky.  I was surrounded by more than 100 midwives and doctors whos entire purpose for being there was to learn more about normalizing vaginal birth for twins and for babies who are breech, AND to practice the skills needed to be able to safely attend these births.  There were some absolute legends there.  Folks like Dr. Stu Fischblein & Blyss Young of Birthing Instincts, Betty Anne Daviss who is a researcher and midwife from Canada who blazes trails for us, Dr. David Hayes and Rixa Freeze from Breech Without Borders, Gail Tully from Spinning Babies, and so many more!  I can't fully process how much I learned and what a lovely and full weekend it was.  This episode was recorded during my drive home so the audio is less than desirable.  I hope you can overlook it and forgive me.  The episode consists of my three main takeaways from the conference that I think will benefit and encourage you.     Helpful Links: Did you miss out on our first Your Birth God's Way Christian Childbirth Education Course but still need Lori's help?  No worries!  Did you know she offers office hours to help you with anything you need?  Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE   Want to sign up for the next round of the Your Birth, God's Way Christian Childbirth Education Course?  Email Lori here with subject line "Wait List Request" and you'll be the first to know when the next class opens up!   Sign up for email updates Here   Be heard! Take My Quick SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey   Got questions?  Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com   Join Our Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway       DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

If you've been around the birth world for any amount of time you have likely heard of Spinning Babies®. Today Gail Tully, founder and visionary behind Spinning Babies® joins me at my home to talk all things physiological birth and shifting the paradigm. Gail is truly a trail blazer who has and continues to inspire the next generation of birth professionals, and parents to continue to stay curious, to learn and deepen their awareness, and to heal birth on earth.In this heart to heart episode, Gail goes nostalgic and shares what inspired her to get into this work. She shares the story of her first pregnancy and birth as a teen and how that got her interested in birth work. We get a glimpse of her relationship with her midwife. And, how beautiful a birther's experience can be when we are all on the same side.Gail and I also discuss how births have changed over the years. Including the possible reasons why births are not like how they used to be in the 70s and the 80s. We also discuss physiological births and what impacts it the most.Creating a balance in the birth practice is important; knowing what to do when, when to use physiological techniques, when to use medical interventions and when to just wait and watch, letting nature do its work. Providing individualized care to each client according to their labor patterns and their physical needs is SO needed!  Listen in to catch SO many mic-drop quotables and stories from Gail. If you're a complete birth nerd like me, you'll truly enjoy this one.It is an honor to have Gail joining us again as faculty for the Body Ready Method® Professional Training. Her insights, wisdom, and stories are just the balm our birth pro souls need. Website: https://www.spinningbabies.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpinningBabiesLady/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinningbabies/Show Notes: Support physiological birth research | Body Ready Method® professional training

Spinning Babies® is an approach that brings comfort in pregnancy & ease in birth. Using different movements/exercises that supports the body from head to toe, it helps prepare the body & baby for birth. Gail Tully, the midwife who created Spinning Babies®, joins us to talk all about the origins of the approach, many helpful movements & exercises for pregnancy, and what kind of resources you can find on the website!Resources Mentioned:Spinning Babies® WebsiteDaily Essentials Digital DownloadSpinning Babies® Parent Class Download (St. Louis local? Check out the in-person Parent Class)Spinning Babies® ShopParent Group on Facebook*Most of the links above are affiliate links, which help me make a little extra money at NO extra cost to you!Meech SpeaksI'm Demetrius Thigpen, Staff Sergeants in the United States Marine Corps, Author, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyNOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Support the show! The NaturalBirth Site SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth Read natural birth stories- and submit your own Share with anyone interested in natural birth Share our podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth! "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE

If you could choose between a functional efficient labor or a dysfunctional and inefficient labor I'm guessing you would choose functional and efficient labor. I have been to many births as a doula and I've had 2 kids of my own. While the body may need time to open to let the baby descend and rotate, it can be a lot on the parents and support team to go through the experience of a long labor.  Today on Yoga| Birth| Babies I have midwife Gail Tully of Spinning Babies back on the podcast. This is her 3rd episode with us and I have to say I absolutely adore speaking with Gail. Today, we talk about how to use Spinning Babies for a smoother, more balanced, more efficient birth. Gail offers us techniques and methodologies to help babies navigate more seamlessly through the pelvis. She talks a lot about the different parts of the pelvis and different techniques to utilize to help the baby through, depending on where the baby is in the pelvis.  You're going to get so much out of this conversation, Gail's a delight to chat with. We're very aligned in our birth philosophies and I have been using the Spinning Babies methodology for years. I'm currently working on the Spinning Babies Parent Educator Training (which was a fantastic 3 days in person followed by online training that I'm working my way through). You're going to want to take notes on the techniques Gail shares at the end – and if you're getting ready for birth, this is a great episode to share with your birth partner! Support Our Sponsor:  Spinning Babies: For comfort in pregnancy and preparation for an easier birth join me and Spinning Babies Worldwide Virtual Conference! Go to spinningbabiesconference.com Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently returned the Spinnig Babies Parent Educator Training and have been so inspired by the work that I wanted to re-release this wonderful and insightful conversation with Spinning Babies®  founder, Gail Tully.  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, Gail Tully (CPM) explains Spinning Babies® methodology and shares how the baby's position and the pregnant body impacts the birth flow. She also reveals what to do prenatally to enhance your chances of being one of those fortunate people with a well balanced body and a functional birth. (Hint: prenatal yoga is a pretty smart choice!)  So if you ever wondered why some births are fast and furious while others slowly putter along, this will shed some light on that and give actionable takeaways to help find that delicate balance between baby and the passageway within the parent's body.  Support Our Sponsors:  Somfy: Learn more about Somfy powered motorized window coverings, or connect with a Somfy dealer in your area to get a customized quote for your home by visiting somfysystems.com/podcast Boober: Looking for a  lactation support, birth doulas, mental health therapists, and postpartum doulas. Use the code PYC to get 10% off your first service at www.getboober.com  Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 - Preventing Posterior & Breech Birth With Midwife And Spinning Babies® Founder Gail TullyListen in as Spinning Babies® Founder, Midwife and Author Gail Tully and Nadine Richardson of She Births® talk how childbirth can be instinctual, pleasurable, and easier. Gail developed a new approach to address fetal positioning throughout labour known prominently around the world. Listen out for the powerful perspective on the power of prayer and becoming embodied to make your birth easier. Plus, the exercises and birth positions every woman should know.Show notes:Midwife, Author and Founder of Spinning Babies®, Gail Tully in conversation with She Births® Founder, Doula and Yogi Nadine Richardson.Gail believes childbirth can be instinctual, pleasurable, and easier.She developed a new approach to address fetal positioning throughout labour.She is a mum and was a doula and resides in Minneapolis USA.Gail created Spinning Babies® and Belly Mapping® has been online sharing her wisdom globally since 2001.She was a founder of the Childbirth Collective, once one of the largest doula organizations.And recently released her book Changing Birth on Earth: A Midwife and Nurses Guide to Using Physiological Techniques to Avoid Another Unnecessary cesarean;I always recommend our families go to Gail's website in their pregnancy www.SpinningBabies.com to help avoid a posterior labour or to help with turning a breech or transverse bub - it is an amazing resource for parents, midwives, doulas, and childbirth educators. Having completed her training (as have our She Births® Doulas) and recently reading her book it seems to me that Gail is quite the pelvic astronomer - that will make sense in the interview.Listen out to the powerful perspective on the power of prayer and becoming embodied to make your birth easier. Plus, the exercises and birth positions every woman should know.Links to find out more:We highly recommend Gal Tully's new book Changing Birth On Earth and the Spinning Babies® website: www.spinningbabies.comFREE She Births® Pregnancy Guide: shebirths.com/pgOnline Antenatal Course: shebirths.com/online-birthing-classesDoula Service: shebirths.com/doulaPre-book your postnatal support. Expert facilitated Soul Mama Circles are here shebirths.com/mothers-groups

On today's podcast, we are talking with Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class parent, Kathryn Remivansan, about her experience giving birth to a posterior-positioned baby. Kathryn and her husband, Dushyant, are graduates of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class with EBB Instructor and doula, Julie Fors. Dushyant and Kathryn are software engineers. They live in Chicago with their two cats, dog, and now beautiful baby girl, Elakshi, who Kathryn gave birth to in January 2021. We talk about Kathryn's use of a “marathon training” mindset to have an unmedicated birth during the pandemic. We also talk about Kathryn's experience of including medical interventions during her birth, as well as how she coped with postpartum recovery after a long labor. Content warning: We talk about COVID, infant/labor trauma, the use of medical interventions while in labor, and postpartum anxiety/recovery. RESOURCES: Learn more about Julie Fors here (https://journeyforwardbirthandparenting.com/).  Learn more about Rush University Medical Center here (https://www.rush.edu/).  Learn more about Spinning Babies here (https://www.spinningbabies.com/).   Listen to EBB 101 episode with Spinning Babies found, Gail Tully here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-101-gail-tully-of-spinning-babies%ef%b8%8f/).  Listen to EBB 165 episode with Ann Marie Gilligan here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/fetal-position-during-labor-with-ld-nurse-ann-marie-gilligan/).   Listen to EBB 169 episode with Ali Buchanan here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-importance-of-postpartum-doula-care-with-ali-buchanan/).  For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/). Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/). Find an EBB Instructor here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-an-instructor-parents/), and click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Eager to learn how you can prepare for an easier birth? Enter Gail Tully and her Spinning Babies philosophy. Today, we talk about the baby's role in birth, and how women can be empowered through knowledge of anatomy and physical preparation to ensure all their different body parts work in harmony to create a smoother birth experience.For the full show notes and links to Spinning Babies website and social pages, click here.

Curiosity about why one woman labored in a straightforward manner and a woman in a similar situation struggled much more led Gail Tully to ask why.  She dug in to understand not only the role of the pelvic bones in labor but also the soft tissues that can either create a good pathway or block baby’s progress through them.  Listen to her story and how she developed new techniques and reimagined some older ones to help birthing people create an easier path for their babies to emerge.   Gail Tully, CPM, is the Spinning Babies Lady and an expert in Fetal Positioning. A new paradigm emerged in 2001 with Spinning Babies® putting physiology first in labor progress to replace the high dependence on cesarean surgery. Previously a DONA International approved doula trainer, doula and homebirth midwife, Gail was a founding mother of the Childbirth Collective, one of the largest doula non-profits in the USA. She created the Hennepin County Medical Center’s Doula Project and led trainings for the Somali Doula Program and Turtle Women of St. Paul’s American Indian Family Center.   Gail Tully and her 14 Approved Trainers offer workshops and world speaking engagements.  Listen and Learn:  How curiosity, coupled with solid understanding of anatomy and physiology created the Spinning Babies program  The impact of gravity on the 30 muscles in the pelvis and how to work with these structures  The things birthing people can do to ease tension in pregnancy and create a good path for their baby when birthing time comes  The various training courses and who they are intended for  Why so many providers are becoming skilled in these techniques    Resources & Mentions:  https://spinningbabies.com/     Related Products from InJoy   Understanding Birth Curriculum Miracle of Birth 3: Five Birth Stories Miracle of Birth 4: Five Birth Stories    Pain Management for Childbirth – Vol. 1  

Curiosity about why one woman labored in a straightforward manner and a woman in a similar situation struggled much more led Gail Tully to ask why.  She dug in to understand not only the role of the pelvic bones in labor but also the soft tissues that can either create a good pathway or block baby’s progress through them.  Listen to her story and how she developed new techniques and reimagined some older ones to help birthing people create an easier path for their babies to emerge.   Gail Tully, CPM, is the Spinning Babies Lady and an expert in Fetal Positioning. A new paradigm emerged in 2001 with Spinning Babies® putting physiology first in labor progress to replace the high dependence on cesarean surgery. Previously a DONA International approved doula trainer, doula and homebirth midwife, Gail was a founding mother of the Childbirth Collective, one of the largest doula non-profits in the USA. She created the Hennepin County Medical Center’s Doula Project and led trainings for the Somali Doula Program and Turtle Women of St. Paul’s American Indian Family Center.   Gail Tully and her 14 Approved Trainers offer workshops and world speaking engagements.  Listen and Learn:  How curiosity, coupled with solid understanding of anatomy and physiology created the Spinning Babies program  The impact of gravity on the 30 muscles in the pelvis and how to work with these structures  The things birthing people can do to ease tension in pregnancy and create a good path for their baby when birthing time comes  The various training courses and who they are intended for  Why so many providers are becoming skilled in these techniques    Resources & Mentions:  https://spinningbabies.com/     Related Products from InJoy   Understanding Birth Curriculum Miracle of Birth 3: Five Birth Stories Miracle of Birth 4: Five Birth Stories    Pain Management for Childbirth – Vol. 1  

Do you know why some vaginal births are fast and others slow? Some easy and others difficult, if not impossible? Optimal fetal positioning is the answer and despite what we've been led to believe, head-down is not the whole story. Gail Tully, the world's foremost expert on fetal positioning and founder of Spinning Babies is here with us today to explain how your everyday activities from your job to how you sit, stand and exercise, greatly influence your baby's position at birth. Tune in as Gail details some steps you can take to optimize your baby's position for your safest, easiest and probably fastest vaginal birth.Spinning Babies * * * * * * * * * *If you enjoyed this episode of the Down To Birth Show, please subscribe and share with your pregnant and postpartum friends. Please also check out our new website at www.downtobirthshow.com and let us know what you think!Between episodes, connect with us on Instagram @DownToBirthShow to see behind-the-scenes production clips and join the conversation by responding to our questions and polls related to pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. You can reach us at Contact@DownToBirthShow.com or call (802) 438-3696 (802-GET-DOWN). We are always happy to hear from our listeners and appreciate questions for our monthly Q&A episodes. To join our monthly newsletter, text "downtobirth" to 22828.You can sign up for Cynthia's HypnoBirthing classes as well as online breastfeeding classes and weekly postpartum support groups run by Cynthia & Trisha at HypnoBirthing of Connecticut. Please remember we don’t provide medical advice, and to speak with your licensed medical provider related to all your healthcare matters. Thanks so much for joining in the conversation, and see you next week!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/cynthiaovergard)

Gail Tully was born in Texas, and grew up in Minnesota. She currently lives in Minneapolis, with her husband Vic. Together they have 6 children and 7 grandchildren. Gail is the creator of Spinning Babies. A childbirth approach focusing on baby’s position and rotation in the birth process. Gail is a published author and a midwife who trains nurses, midwives, doulas and childbirth educators in a new birth paradigm. Spinning Babies has been online since 2002, providing free information for parents and providers at SpinningBabies.com. Show Notes: Spinning Babies Website: https://spinningbabies.com/ Spinning Babies Daily Activities: https://spinningbabies.com/start/in-pregnancy/daily-activities/ Nutrition Movement calf stretches: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/the-calf-stretch-podcast-episode-88/ Daily Essentials Video Download: https://spinningbabies.com/product/daily-essentials-digital-download/ Sarah Longacre: https://www.blooma.com/ Jean Sutton - Optimal Foetal Positioning: http://optimal-foetal-positioning.co.nz/?author=2 Dr. Carol Phillips (Dynamic Body Balancing): https://dynamicbodybalancing.com/ Belly Mapping: https://spinningbabies.com/learn-more/baby-positions/belly-mapping/ Belly Mapping Workbook: https://spinningbabies.com/product/belly-mapping-workbook/ E-book for Breech Babies: https://spinningbabies.com/product/breech-birth-quick-guide-digital-download/ E-book for Helping Your Breech Baby Turn: https://spinningbabies.com/product/helping-your-breech-baby-turn/ Andrew Bisits: https://www.goldlearning.com/speaker/195/andrew-bisits Frank Louwen: https://www.kgu.de/einrichtungen/kliniken/klinik-fuer-frauenheilkunde-und-geburtshilfe/geburtshilfe/team-geburtshilfe/prof-dr-frank-louwen/ Shawn Walker: https://www.goldlearning.com/speaker/315/shawn-walker Jane Evans: https://midwiferytoday.com/author/jane-evans/ Betty-Anne Davis: https://www.goldlearning.com/speaker/616/betty-anne-daviss Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educators: https://spinningbabies.com/find-community/meet-the-trainers/ Pregnancy Emails week by week: https://spinningbabies.com/your-pregnancy/ Spinning Babies 2020 Conference: https://spinningbabies.com/2020confluence/ Spinning Babies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpinningBabiesLady Spinning Babies Instagram: @spinningbabies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, my friend Gail, the founder of Spinning Babies®, comes back a second time to talk inductions, VBACs, belly mapping, and more! Click here to listen to part 1! Here are the questions we go over!  Inductions are becoming more and more the common thing (at least here in the US) -first off, what are you thoughts on inductions, and how can we still incorporate Spinning Babies methodologies during an induced labor? For moms who plan to VBAC - are there any differences, and/or special considerations you recommend for these moms? Let’s talk about Belly Mapping! (I know this is something you guys coined!) What is Belly Mapping? Any last tips for moms? SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Spinning Babies! The word “Spinning” in Spinning Babies® means how babies move through the pelvis to find the most space to come down. What makes birth easier for baby is what makes birth easier for Mom.  Our Spinning Babies® mission is to make physiological birth more accessible to birthing people and providers alike. For instance, we believe that being head down is only half the story. How baby’s head enters the top of the pelvis correlates with length of labor and ease of labor. When facing forward a first baby may not be able to rotate for a day or two. We offer daily activities to add comfort in pregnancy now and ease in labor later.   The Daily Essentials video is the easiest way to learn the habits and moves. Starting in mid-pregnancy is ideal.  The Parent Class video or an in-person Parent Class for late pregnancy. The Parent Class video has lots of labor tips and techniques for comfort and also to help labor stay on track to help avoid cesareans simply because baby’s not aiming into the pelvis.  Does your doctor or midwife require baby to be head down before labor? Do they do cesarean birth for all breeches? Are you pregnant and hoping to avoid surgery? Then the Helping Your Breech Baby Turn eBook is for you. Prepare for an easier childbirth with this eBook, a self-directed 6-day program for pregnant parents with a breech baby developed by a Certified Professional Midwife. Listeners of Mommy Nurse Labor podcast can use the code MOMMY15 on the Spinning Babies® online shop for 15% off your purchase of the Helping Your Breech Baby Turn eBook. Belly Mapping Workbook Pregnancy Week-Week Pages

Have you ever wondered why some births are fast and furious while others slowly putter along? Many times it has to do with the delicate dance between the baby’s position and the balance and room made in the pregnant person’s pelvis and soft tissue.  In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with the creator of the Spinning Babies® approach, Gail Tully (CPM). Gail explains Spinning Babies methodology and shares how the baby’s position and the pregnant body impacts the birth flow. She also reveals what to do prenatally to enhance your chances of being one of those fortunate people with a well balanced body and a functional birth. (Hint: prenatal yoga is a pretty smart choice!)  Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sign up for my email list below, to receive updates on my prenatal courses! https://mommylabornurse.com/hey-instagram-mama/ In this episode, I interview my friend Gail, the founder of Spinning Babies®! Here are the questions we go over! 1. How did you start Spinning Babies? 2. Ample fetal positioning (specifically, that head-down is not enough), and creating room in a woman’s pelvis are two key points I learned from my spinning babies workshop - can you elaborate on the importance of these regarding labor? 3. Are there exercises/movements/tips you recommend we implement during pregnancy for an easier labor? 4. I often have women asking “how do I turn my breech baby?”, do you have advice, best resources on this question? 5. What about posterior babies (they are so common) - how can we prevent or avoid a posterior position during labor?  6. Let’s talk about asyncliticism - what that is, and how to overcome a baby who is asynclitic.   See SpinningBabies.com for more information on Gail Tully, the Approved Trainers and Spinning Babies.   Interested in bringing Gail or another Approved Trainer to your city? See the current list of Approved Trainer on our Spinning Babies website and book a workshop with this form   Organize a Spinning Babies® Workshop” Inquiry Form

SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview w/ Julie Wiebe, PT (website, Instagram, and Twitter) Six pearls: Low back pain, incontinence, and painful sex aren’t inevitable after pregnancy, we have new tools to help. Kegels are not the beginning and end of what we can offer patients. Our new tools include a growing understanding that the pelvic floor doesn’t act alone to maintain continence. The pelvic floor is part of the team of muscles that provide “core” stability”, that same system of muscles helps maintain continence. Intra-abdominal pressure management strategies are critical for preventing pelvic health considerations, and need to be addressed in pregnancy recovery and return to fitness programs. Returning to activity and fitness postpartum women need more parameters than “listen to your body”, they need to know what to listen for (pain or leaking are both signals that they need to modify a movement or allow for more recovery). A place to partner between doctors/midwives and rehab/fitness is to help us get baselines in order to help women have more realistic expectations of what recovery looks like (ex: get a diastasis measurement early in pregnancy or pre-pregnancy). Shout-outs: - Chante Perryman, doula and birth educator - Cassie Cunningham, doula, birth educator, and birth photographer - Rebecca Dekker, PhD, and her website EvidenceBasedBirth.com (and buy her book!) - Gail Tully and her program Spinning Babies - Nicole Morales, midwife in San Diego and The Art of Opening SHOW NOTES This episode pairs nicely with the 2017 Serie A Malbec from Zaccardi Wines. Main theme music by my main amigo, Evan Handyside

In this episode, I am joined by Gail Tully - author, childbirth educator, midwife and creator of Spinning Babies. The Spinning Babies approach connects understanding of birth anatomy to fetal rotation and easier childbirth, and is recognized around the world by midwives, nurses, childbirth educators, doulas, and parents. Gail’s ability to recognize the spatial relationships between the soft tissue pelvis and the baby has contributed to a paradigm shift in childbirth care and education. She began practicing as a midwife in a small, independent practice, and she now works worldwide, educating parents about her innovative approach. We talk about why some births are easy, while some are long and hard. Gail addresses the relationships between birth, physiology, and mentality, and covers the practical aspects of accessing the Spinning Babies method and instruction. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. RESOURCES: Follow Spinning Babies on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can access the Spinning Babies blog here, and contact the organization via email at info@spinningbabies.com. Join Evidence Based Birth for a FREE public webinar, The Evidence on Natural Induction! Attendees will also learn how to earn contact hours through EBB. Register here! The Evidence Based Birth Professional Membership is on sale! Get a monthly or annual subscription at 20% off for a limited time. Learn more here.

Gail Tully, The Spinning Babies creator, shares how to have comfort in pregnancy and ease in birth through fetal positioning. Head down is only half the story. Babies rotate past muscles to fit between the pelvic bones. When turning is easier for baby birth becomes easier. Spinning Babies approach unites body balancing with smart birth positioning.

We’re talking with Gail Tully, CPM in this episode of the pod! Gail is a midwife and the founder of Spinning Babies, a series of techniques that promote balance in the pregnant body and optimal positioning for babies in utero. She’s a major influencer in the birth world today and we are so honored that she made time to talk with us! Here’s an overview of what we discussed with Gail: How she got into birth work and became a midwife What events in her career helped her understand the importance of fetal position The origins of Spinning Babies What factors influence a baby’s position in utero and why it matters Click here to access the Spinning Babies Parent Class Click here to access the Daily Essentials Video The Three Principles of Spinning Babies The Three Sisters The daily and weekly activities to do during pregnancy that promote optimal fetal positioning and, thus, a smoother easier birth A bit about how/when Spinning Babies techniques can be used in labor Info on using belly mapping to figure out what position your baby is in --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click here so that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!

Failure to progress is the number one reason first time mothers end up having an unplanned cesarean birth. Many times the cause of the cervix failing to open is related to the baby’s position and how is it rotating through the pelvis and applying pressure onto the cervix. While some misalignments may not be able to be corrected, learning how to create balance in the birthing person’s bony pelvis and soft muscle tissue can best support baby’s chance of finding an easier exit. In today’s episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have the pleasure of speaking with Gail Tully, certified professional midwife (CPM) and birth doula (DONA), and founder of www.SpinningBabies.com. Gail and I discus the principals of Spinning Babies and the how the position of the baby and the balance in the birthing person’s body plays a vital role in the ease and functionality of birth. For expectant mothers, partners and birth workers, the podcast will offer take a tips to help prepare the body for birth. For more on Gail visit the show notes: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/spinning-babies-founder-gail-tully/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does your baby’s position affect the flow of labor? Are there things you can do during pregnancy that can help baby get in a better position? Will doing these things help you be more comfortable during pregnancy? Will it make birth easier? The fabulous Gail Tully from Spinning Babies is here to tell us all about baby’s position and labor flow. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-baby-positions-labor Support our sponsors: Go to canvaspeople.com and use the code BIRTHFUL for a free 11x14 canvas - (only pay for shipping). Go to truebotanicals.com and use the code BIRTHFUL for $20 off orders of $40 or more (first purchase) If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! Click to grab my free postpartum plan   And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika   Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY)

Katy Bowman and Gail Tully on why a baby moving through a pelvis has almost nothing in common with a couch moving through a stairwell, a watermelon moving through a nostril, or a basketball moving through a hoop. Find more Katy Bowman at https://nutritiousmovement.com Find more about the Dynamic Collective at https://nutritiousmovement.com/podcasts/#podcast-sponsors Find more about Gail Tully at https://spinningbabies.com In this episode’s mailbag: Is walking “falling forward”? Does it have to be? And should I train for a long hike using poles, or not? Podcast interview with woman paralyzed from hips down, mentioned in the mailbag: https://mightyblueontheat.com/episode-8-stacey-kozel-ironwill/ Dynamic Aging podcast episode: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/monkeyhead-freelance/katy-says/e/49501354?autoplay=true Pelvic Floor blog entries: https://nutritiousmovement.com/tag/pelvic-floor-disorder/ Wilderness Moves event: https://nutritiousmovement.pike13.com/courses/165238 Dynamic Aging retreat at 1440: https://nutritiousmovement.pike13.com/courses/156115  

Jennifer Walker: doula | Spinning BabiesⓇ methode trainer | doulatrainer Jennifer Walker was een theaterproducent en ontdekte later in haar leven haar roeping om doula te worden. Dankzij haar grote veerkracht en passie is ze medeoprichter en docent geworden van de BiA Doula Training in Amsterdam en daarnaast geeft Jennifer ook wereldwijd les in de Spinning BabiesⓇ methode. Dit is een methode waarbij een vrouw leert hoe ze in haar lichaam bewegingsruimte kan creëren voor haar baby, ten behoeve van een optimale zwangerschap en bevalling. Ze wordt regelmatig benaderd door verloskundigen voor advies wanneer de bevalling niet vordert. In 2017 werd ze als voorzitter benoemd voor de Nederlandse Beroepsvereniging voor Doula's (NBvD). In dit interview gaat Jennifer uitgebreid in over hoe Spinning BabiesⓇ methode precies werkt en wat het voor jou en je baby kan doen. Andere onderwerpen die aanbod komen: - Hoe begon haar pad naar doula zijn? - Broertje en/of zusje van baby bij de bevalling aanwezig, praktijkervaringen - Spinning Babies bij een sterrenkijkerhouding - 3 tips tijdens de zwangerschap voor vrouwen - Gebruik van de placenta - Optie van zelfbevrediging tijdens de bevalling als middel tegen pijn. Hoe werkt dat in praktijk? Aanraders tijdens het interview: Spinning Babies door Gail Tully (oprichter en Amerikaanse verloskundige) Boek en documentaire 'Orgasmic Birth' door Debra Pascali-Bonaro Jennifer Walker: http://birthsupport.nl http://spinningbabies.com Volg Geboortebegeleiders aan het woord op: INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/geboortebegeleiders/ FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/Geboortebegeleiders-aan-het-woord-105879467761689/ WEBSITE - https://geboortebegeleidersaanhetwoord.nl/ YOUTUBE - https://youtube.com/channel/UC6DANGMNX2KklonerRUqUCg ***BOEK*** Geboortebegeleiders aan het woord: 21 zorgprofessionals delen hun kennis en inzichten rond zwangerschap, bevallen en de kraamperiode. Verschijningsdatum: 19 juni 2020 Tijdslijn: 00:01:36 Introductie 00:02:28 Achtergrond van Jennifer en carrière switch 00:05:13 Haar eerste aanwezigheid bij een bevalling met het zoontje v.d. moeder erbij 00:11:19 Visie op doula zijn 00:15:46 Voorbereiding op de bevalling 00:17:16 Spinning Babies methode 00:21:21 Waar de Spinning Babies methode allemaal bij kan helpen 00:22:16 Vier verschillende bekkentypen 00:23:21 Wanneer zou je kunnen beginnen met de Spinning Babies oefeningen 00:29:16 De moeder heeft de meeste informatie 00:31:16 Sterrenkijker en Spinning Babies methode 00:33:36 Balance, Gravity and Movement 00:34:41 Waar kun je de Spinning Babies oefeningen vinden? 00:35:46 Drie belangrijke dingen die je tijdens je zwangerschap kan doen 00:39:06 Omgaan met pijn 00:42:51 Genieten van de bevalling en pijnvermindering door zelfbevrediging 00:49:09 De rol van de partner 00:52:21 Het eerste contact met moeder en kind net na de bevalling 00:54:20 De opties die er zijn rondom het gebruik van de placenta 00:59:26 Wat vind je het allerbelangrijkste in het geboorteproces? 01:01:06 Wat is je droom voor de komende vijf jaar?

Your pelvic floor is one of those things that you take for granted before giving birth. It's just there. Then you give birth and it's not! After my first pregnancy, I went to a weekly buggy workout where we were talked through the kegel exercises and I remember being so utterly bored by them that I quickly lost interest in doing them. Give me crunches or squats any day, but kegels?! [spp-player] All those well meaning pieces of advice about doing them while sitting at a red light or while making a cup of tea didn't help at all. My head is way too full of thoughts to remember doing things like that. The thing is, I'm paying for it now. I didn't realise quite how much until I went trampolining with my daughter. Yikes! Well after ten minutes, let's just say that I was sitting it out. So, when I'm sitting here telling you how important it is to look after your pelvic floor, I mean it! Thankfully, I have Anita Lambert on the podcast today, who is going to help you look after your pelvic floor. But not only that, but she is also going to share with us her wonderful positive birth story. Anita starting listening to the podcast before she was pregnant as she wanted information for her pregnancy and post-natal clients. Then she got pregnant and had two super reasons for listening. She also shares how she used the head trash clearance method to tackle some of her fears duing her pregnancy. One of the fears Anita worked on during her pregnancy was her fear of pain and interestingly, she says that she didn't really experience pain during labour. I say "interestingly" because I'm sure that has a lot to do with the fact that she didn't fear it. There is a known scientific link between a fear of pain and our experience of it and *that* is why is find that so interesting! Anita went on to have a lovely birth which you can hear all about. Here she is with her gorgeous little daughter!   Looking after your pelvic floor Anita is a physio from Toronto who works with women during pregnancy and afterwards to help them to improve their pregnancy and birth experience, but also to assist them with their post-birth recovery. There is so much that Anita shares in terms of how you can work closely with a physio during your pregnancy and afterwards that it's well worth a listen. She's also makes it all sound so straightforward! Some of the things Anita shares include; what your pelvic floor actually is and how to think about it the pelvic floor check you can have BEFORE you're pregnant the physio appointment that is worth having at 37 weeks to check that you're well aligned for birth pelvic floor exercises you can do other than the dreaded kegel ones why it's important to be able to relax your pelvic floor as well as tighten it what you can do to help you go trampolining again what you can do to help make sure you can sneeze or laugh without looking silly why it's not too late to get your pelvic floor "fixed" and what you can do the importance of the mind-body connection when it comes to your alignement We also talked about Pelvic Girdle Distress aka symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) as this was something that I suffered from during my second pregnancy. This is an important episode and I would urge you to listen. Resources Anita has kindly shared some fabulous resources to support you in this area. Spinning Babies - this is a great resource by midwife, Gail Tully, for creating pelvic balance and alignment during pregnancy and labour to help with a smoother childbirth (and can help turn a breech baby) Julie Wiebe, Women's Health and Sport Medicine physical therapist explains how to find your ideal alignment to access your deep core to support your body during pregnancy and after birth: Prepare to Push TM - ebook / ecourse created by Kim Vopni of Pelvienne Wellness and Bellies Inc with helpful information to prepare your body for birth and postpartum recovery

Gail Tully of Spinning Babies joins us for the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio program. Interview took place at the November 2014 Midwifery Today held in Byron Bay Australia. Interview aired live on 99.9 Bay Fm - Byron's community station, 23rd of March 2015.Produced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2015 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Gail Tully of Spinning Babies joins us for the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio program. Interview took place at the November 2014 Midwifery Today held in Byron Bay Australia. Interview aired live on 99.9 Bay Fm - Byron's community station, 23rd of March 2015.Produced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2015 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org