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In this episode we will speak with Chantal Traub about the nature of pushing, birth skills, and the imporance of the right support. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as “Next Question” with Katie Couric, “The Women's Health Podcast” and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Find her Pushing Power workshops and one-on-one birth-coaching at chantaltraub.com. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Joy Skow, CD, LCCE, sits down with Jaclyn (Jaci) Bonnano and her client, Fendy Estévez, to explore the emotional journey of labor, focusing on how to support birth givers through doubt. Fendy's story and choice of homebirth with midwives highlights the significance of working through doubt, as she vocalizes her struggles during labor but ultimately finds strength and joy in her experience. Her journey exemplifies how normal doubt is in labor and how overcoming it can empower birth givers. We also discuss the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices, including waiting for labor to begin on its own, changing positions, limiting unnecessary interventions, and following bodily urges, and how to manage doubt while following these practices. Tune in to hear this inspiring discussion on the power of intuition and support in childbirth. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://www.lamaze.org/Education-Resources/The-Lamaze-Podcast/Episode/season-4-episode-5-what-does-pelvic-floor-therapy-have-to-offer | https://www.lamaze.org/Education-Resources/The-Lamaze-Podcast/Episode/season-4-episode-7-chiropractic-care-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum

In this episode, Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, interviews Larissa Leone, the founder of Homb. Homb is a postpartum hotel in Melbourne designed to support families during the critical fourth trimester. Inspired by its founder's experience with postpartum depression, Homb provides a sanctuary for parents and their families to recover, connect, and feel nurtured. This innovative model, popular in Asia but new to Australia, addresses both physical recovery and mental well being, aiming to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety. With a mission to make perinatal mental health support accessible, Homb empowers mothers to navigate the postpartum period with clarity and confidence. Tune in to learn how Homb is transforming postpartum care and fostering family connections. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://homb.com.au/ | https://www.instagram.com/homb_postpartum/ | https://homb.com.au/podcast/

In this episode, Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, connects with filmmakers Eleanor Currie and Amanda Banks to discuss their new documentary “Born at Home”. The film highlights the factors contributing to a positive and transformative birth experience, focusing on home birth as a key option. Amanda, with a background in health science and maternity advocacy, brings her passion for women's healthcare and informed choices, and Eleanor, a photographer and videographer, brings her passion for storytelling to portray home birth. They discuss what needs to change for home birth to become more accessible to women, advocating for better education and healthcare policies that support informed birthing options. Eleanor Currie is a documentary filmmaker, videographer, photographer, and mother of two beautiful children, one unplanned cesarean and one born at home. She has a passion for telling stories about the human experience.   Amanda Banks is a documentary filmmaker, producer, and mother of two children, both born at home. She is an acupuncturist based in Brisbane and has a passion for advocacy and education.   About the Film The “Born at Home” documentary explores and uncovers the empowering journey of home birth, shedding light on the often overlooked and misunderstood option that has transformed lives. “Born at Home” dives into real stories of women navigating birth trauma and examines how a shift in environment and informed choices can reshape the birthing experience. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://bornathomefilm.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/bornathomefilm/

In this episode we speak with Chantal Traub about the polyvagal principles and the importance of feeling safe, supported, and connected during birth and postpartum. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as “Next Question” with Katie Couric, “The Women's Health Podcast” and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Joy Skow, CD, LCCE, catches up with chiropractors Dr. Shane Becker and Dr. Nikki Capasso-Boland to explore the benefits of chiropractic care before, during, and after pregnancy. Discover why chiropractors can be a valuable part of a family's birth team, supporting both parents and babies from delivery and beyond. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | www.icpa4kids.com | www.pathwaystofamilywellness.com

In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, sits down with Dr. Hazel Keedle, Ph.D., a senior lecturer at Western Sydney University and a leading expert in midwifery. Dr. Keedle shares insights from over 20 years in the field, discussing her research on vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), birth trauma, and maternity experiences. She talks about her journey to earning her Ph.D. and writing her book “Birth After Caesarean”, while offering accessible advice for women seeking VBAC. Dr. Keedle also shares her top three tips for a successful VBAC, which align with Lamaze's Six Healthy Birth Practices. Dr. Hazel Keedle, Ph.D., is a senior lecturer of midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. Hazel has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator, and researcher. Hazel's research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma, and maternity experiences explored primarily using feminist mixed methodologies. Hazel's work is recognized nationally and internationally, with many invited conference and seminar presentations including academic publications and a book for women based on her Ph.D. findings “Birth After Caesarean”. Hazel is the lead researcher on Australia's largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study.   Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | Birth After Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth by Hazel Keedle | What Women Want If They Were to Have Another Baby: The Australian Birth Experience Study (BESt) Cross-sectional National Survey | Parliament of New South Wales — Select Committee on Birth Trauma | New South Wales. Parliament. Legislative Council. Select Committee on Birth Trauma. Report No. 1. (May, 2024) Black Birthing Initiative https://chcimpact.org/chc-black-birthing-initiative/ | Black Birthing Initiative Survey

In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Joy Skow, CD, LCCE, talks with Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, PRPC; and Dr. Becca Jones, PT, DPT, CSCS, about the vital role pelvic floor therapy plays during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. They highlight how fostering curiosity about the pelvic floor can build confidence and discuss the benefits of practicing pelvic floor therapy to prepare the body for all stages of life. Additionally, they explore how following the body's natural urges to push — one of the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices — aligns with pelvic floor therapy techniques.  Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, PRPC, is the Founder and Owner of Breathe Life PT & Wellness. Her goal is to meet each person where they are on their pelvic health journey. Support and education will empower one to feel and move better. Dr. Amanda believes knowledge can lead to confidence within oneself to fully breathe life. Dr. Becca Jones, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a 2016 graduate of New York University as Doctor of Physical Therapy. Her passion for supporting people through their pregnancy and/or postpartum journey inspired her to specialize in pelvic health. Dr. Becca believes in providing holistic, individualized care in order to restore comfort and build confidence to get people back to doing what they love. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://www.breathelifept.com/ | https://breathelifept.podia.com/ | https://pelvicrehab.com/ | https://www.pelvicptrising.com/map | https://pelvicglobal.com/directory/ | The Lamaze Podcast: An Intro to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Pregnancy | The Lamaze Podcast: Pelvic Health Black Birthing Initiative https://chcimpact.org/chc-black-birthing-initiative/ | Black Birthing Initiative Survey

In this episode, host Robin Douthit, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLC, MA, follows up with Chantal Traub, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, birth doula, wellness coach, and pelvic floor health expert for part 2 of their conversation surrounding “From Pregnancy to Menopause”. Here, Robin and Chantal explore how information is still lacking when it comes to menopause. Chantal defines the stages and phases of menopause, sharing how it is a “different kind of birth”. Also, Chantal discusses what leads to greater symptoms of menopause and highlights the importance of developing boundaries and healthy practices women can use at all stages of life as they approach menopause.  Chantal Traub is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, birth doula, and wellness coach based in New York City. She speaks often on the subject of pelvic floor health and the importance of safe and effective pushing during childbirth. Her work in childbirth has recently expanded to serve the health needs of women of all ages, with a special focus on the menopausal years, from perimenopause through post-menopause. Connect with Chantal on Instagram or Facebook. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | http://www.chantaltraub.com/ | From Pregnancy to Menopause: Wisdom From a Women's Health Coach, Part 1 Black Birthing Initiative https://chcimpact.org/chc-black-birthing-initiative/ | Black Birthing Initiative Survey

In this special episode of the Lamaze Podcast, Lamaze International Executive Director Silvia Quevedo, CAE, sits down with Julie Gwaltney, vice president for TOMY International. Sil and Julie celebrate the 30-year relationship between Lamaze and TOMY, highlighting the importance and benefits of organizational partnerships. They also discuss the value of playing with purpose for both parents and children, noting some special friends from the Lamaze line of TOMY products. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | https://www.lamaze.org/shop-for-a-cause | https://us.tomy.com/brand/lamaze/

In this episode, host Robin Douthit, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLC, MA, sits down with Chantal Traub, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, birth doula, and wellness coach. With over 20 years of experience, Chantal is a pelvic floor health expert and the mind behind an innovative Pushing Power method, which you will hear about more in this episode. Chantal has educated thousands of parents on minimizing trauma and increasing the birthing experience. Here, Chantal and Robin talk about pushing and birthing methods. Chantal's knowledge serves to people both of childbirthing age and beyond. Want to hear more from Chantal? Stick around for part two of Robin's interview with Chantal, coming this season. Chantal Traub is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, birth doula, and wellness coach based in New York City. She speaks often on the subject of pelvic floor health and the importance of safe and effective pushing during childbirth. Her work in childbirth has recently expanded to serve the health needs of women of all ages, with a special focus on the menopausal years, from perimenopause through post-menopause. Connect with Chantal on Instagram or Facebook. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE | http://www.chantaltraub.com/

In the first episode of season four, host Robin Douthit, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLC, MA, sits down with Esther Kimani, who is a childbirth educator living and working in Nairobi, Kenya. Esther also serves as the Lamaze International Membership Committee Chair. Robin and Esther discuss the value of childbirth education and the Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices in action in Kenya. Listen in to discover what global perspectives you can take away and apply to your own practice. Esther Kimani is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and doula trainer based in Nairobi, Kenya. She has been working in the field of maternal and infant health for over 15 years, working tirelessly to promote the importance of childbirth education in Africa, one family at a time. Connect with Esther on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X via @estherthedoula. Episode Links https://www.lamaze.org/ | https://learn.lamaze.org/ | https://www.lamaze.org/LCCE

When our clients face loss, it can be a shock. What should doulas consider when their clients miscarry? How does support look when a client's baby receives a fatal diagnosis? How do you process the immediate trauma of a lost heartbeat in the labor room, while still showing up for the family? With grace, compassion, and skill Dr. Abby Jorgensen offers guidance to birthworkers supporting clients through loss. ​​Dr. Abby Jorgensen is a professor of sociology and health care ethics at Saint Louis University in Missouri, USA. She is an expert in family sociology and methods with focuses in health, politics, and culture. Dr. Jorgensen's credentials include: Ph.D.(Sociology), LCCE, CD(DONA), and CD(ProDoula). Dr. Jorgensen's first book ‘A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss: Compassionate answers to difficult questions' is in out April 2024.

In the Season 3 finale, host Joy Skow, LCCE, is joined by guests Victoria Wright - a midwifery student, Kate Wormser, CNM and Sam Magpiong - a traditional midwife. Listen in as Joy, Victoria, Kate and Sam delve into the transformative world of midwifery and its unique model of care. Together, they discuss the role of midwives as trusted partners in the birthing process and the continuity of care that midwives provide, building meaningful relationships with expectant parents from pregnancy through postpartum, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience. Whether you're an expectant parent, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about alternative models of care, this episode offers unique insights into the transformative and nurturing world of midwifery.

In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, has a heart-to-heart conversation with guests Katrina and Luke Fisher about one of the most challenging and often silent struggles couples and individuals face on their journey to becoming parents – infertility. In this candid conversation, Katrina and Luke share their experiences, highlighting the emotional, physical, and social aspects of infertility, and open up about their path to parenthood, which included failed rounds of IVF, a diagnosis of reciprocal translocation, and eventually a successful pregnancy and birth thanks to egg donation. Listen in to this incredible and compassionate journey which shines a light on the path to parenthood, even when the path is filled with unexpected detours.

In this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, is joined by award-winning filmmakers Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford for a fascinating conversation about the microbiome and the crucial role it plays in birth and the significant implications it has for both birthing individuals and newborns. Listen in as Toni and Alex discuss the lead-up to their film Microbirth, an award-winning landmark feature documentary about the microscopic events happening during birth and breastfeeding that shape the lifelong health of children. Throughout the conversation, you'll learn about the importance of the microbiome, how it can influence pregnancy outcomes, and the role it plays in the establishment of an infant's own gut microbiome, which is critical for digestion, nutrient absorption, and the development of the immune system.

Meet our expert panel:Valerie Lemelin, BSN, IBCLC  Lactation ConsultantMary Washington HospitalDonna Rolle, RN, BSN, IBCLCLactation Consultant, Stafford HospitalKimberley Good, BSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC  Coordinator for Parent Child EducationMary Washington Hospital

The postpartum period is an incredibly important time for both the birthing individual and baby, especially as it affects short-term and long-term health. Join host Robin Douthit, LCCE, CD(DONA), CLC, MA, for the first in a series of episodes titled ‘Childbirth Luminaries'. In this episode, Robin is joined by Postpartum Wellness Provider and Founder of Earth Milk Moon Krista Tarantino, RN, IBCLC, for an insightful conversation on the sacredness of postpartum care. Are you a fan of The Lamaze Podcast? Be sure to rate this episode and subscribe!

Follow Deb on Instagram @prenatalyogacenter and check out her podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies Check out her FREE e-book "Discovering Restful and Restorative Prenatal Yoga"  One of Deb's favorite reads "Transformed by Birth"   Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. For the past 7 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world's leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. Currently, Deb is knee deep in Dr. Sarah Duvall's Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist program and pursuing the Spinning Babies Parent Educator certification and loving every minute of it!

The Lamaze Podcast is back! In this first episode of the third season, host Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, is joined by leading Melbourne-based obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Peter Jurcevic, MBBS (Hons), FRANZCOG, for an important conversation on the current state of maternity care in Australia, rising intervention rates, and what women and birthing people can do to optimize their chances of having a positive, empowered birth experience. Listen now! Are you a fan of The Lamaze Podcast? Be sure to rate this episode and subscribe!

HeHe and Deb connect to discuss the Mind-Body Connection and its' impact in labor'. The importance of movement in pregnancy How that builds a mind-body connection What that connection means for your labor experience Yoga can feel intimidating if you have never done it before --Deb shares the best ways to ease yourself into a practice that will benefit you and your baby plus help you have a smoother labor! Follow Along with Deb: Prenatal Yoga Center Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast Instagram   More About Deb: Deb Flashenberg (CD(DONA), LCCE, E-RYT 500, RPYT, YACEP) is the director of The Prenatal Yoga Center in NY and host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies Podcast. Drawing on her experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator and mother, Deb hopes to support the pregnant person with functional yoga asana to create a functional birth and ease into parenthood feeling empowered and honored on this sacred journey of birth and beyond.

On this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, host Mindy Cockeram, LCCE, a birth and breastfeeding educator, speaks with Sharon Muza, BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE, on all things breathing. Tune in to learn about breathing techniques, the importance of modifying breathing to fit the needs of birthing individuals, vocalized and patterned breathing during the different phases of labor, how partners can support breathing, and more. Sharon is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Birth Doula (DONA) and as well as a DONA Approved Birth Doula Trainer and Lamaze Certified CBE Trainer. She also serves as the writer and community manager for Lamaze's Connecting the Dots blog. Learn more about Sharon by visiting sharonmuza.com.

Leslie Short is joined by LaToya Murray-Johnson, TBIDT, LCCE and Renee Pizzuto, CD(DONA), CBC to discuss their roles as doulas and explore how doulas can close the health equity gap.

On this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, Mindy Cockeram, LCCE, a birth and breastfeeding educator, speaks with Maternal Fetal Specialist Maurice Druzin, MD, about hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. Tune in to learn what hypertensive disorder is, its effects on pregnancy, symptoms, its impact on labor and delivery, and how both calcium and baby aspirin play a role in the development and treatment of hypertension.

Season two of The Lamaze Podcast is finally here! Lamaze Australia's Lesley Pascuzzi, LCCE, BSc, MSc, Dip, kicks off the premiere episode alongside Kateka Goodman. Throughout their discussion, Kateka talks openly about her journey to pregnancy, unexplained infertility, IVF struggles, miscarriage, an endometriosis diagnosis, and finally, a healthy pregnancy using an egg donor.

Welcome back to Keeping it 100 Radio! Today we're talking all things type one pregnancy. There can be a lot of fear-based tactics to motivate type ones into better blood sugar control for pregnancy, but Piper believes in a different approach. Inside today's episode, we learn from Piper Backholm all about why traditional approaches to lowering your A1C before pregnancy don't work, what to focus on when going on a TTC journey and all of the ins and outs of what to expect during the nine months of pregnancy. RESOURCES- Find Piper on Instagram - Register for Piper's Pregnancy Course SHOW NOTES⏰ (1:03): This week's guest⏰ (2:43): Do you mind introducing yourself?⏰ (4:26): What got you on to that approach of integrating more whole foods into your own lifestyle?⏰ (6:48): Do you mind speaking more on your diagnosis and how it was to go from growing up with this; living with T1D for 20+ years, to now having your own child and going through that experience of having your health now impacting somebody else as well?⏰ (10:12): Were these questions that you went to your doctors with?⏰ (12:43): Were there other people that you brought into your journey at that point?⏰ (14:40): So for somebody listening who might not know the difference between their regular health care provider, endocrinologist and somebody who works in the holistic realm, how did they approach those appointments differently?⏰ (18:42): Can you speak more to the difference that you felt in your journey from living that standard American diet to focusing on micronutrients and the holistic perspective?⏰ (23:22): Were there any fears going into pregnancy or misconceptions that you didn't know more about? Like those common myths that we're taught about diabetes and pregnancy?⏰ (28:35): So for your clients that come to you, do you notice that a lot of these maybe first time moms generally have a lot of fear? Or like what are the common roadblocks that stop people from wanting to or make them scared of pregnancy or having a family?⏰ (33:32): If you were talking to someone who may be looking to get pregnant in the next 3-5 years, and they're looking at all the kind of misconceptions that are given online or the recommendations or fears that people hav, what would you tell them being on the other side of it? What would you want them to hear instead?⏰ (39:15): How would you describe that experience to anybody who's kind of trying to prepare or get more real insight into the journey of pregnancy; from preparation (lowering A1C, etc) to the hills and valleys of insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity during pregnancy?⏰ (44:24): So looking a little bit into the pregnancy journey, again, you know, SparkNotes version, how can you prepare somebody for the nine months? I know that there's different sensitivity and resistance levels, just kind of how somebody might prepare and looking to maybe understand the trends that might be coming their way?⏰ (51:31): Let's talk about how you support type one woman in the pregnancy journey and how people can find more about you and what you do, because obviously, there's just so much more than can fit into an hour long podcast episode.
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On the season 1 finale episode of The Lamaze Podcast, Lesley Pascuzzi, LCCE, speaks with Lamaze International President Tanya Cawthorne, LCCE, FACCE, about living in different parts of the world and how Lamaze guided her birth experience with her own children, which inspired her to become a Lamaze childbirth educator.

On this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, Millicent Matthew, Dr. of Chinese Medicine, BHSc, LCCE, speaks with Debra Betts, a researcher, lecturer and author of "The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth" about acupuncture and acupressure in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Debra holds a PhD in acupuncture and spent 12 years as a clinical supervisor at a hospital's antenatal acupuncture clinic, which was the first acupuncture clinic within a New Zealand hospital.

On this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, Millicent Matthew, Dr. of Chinese Medicine, BHSc, LCCE, speaks with Michelle Mayefske, a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, hypnobirthing teacher and the founder of Fat and Pregnant. During their discussion, Millicent and Michelle discuss the stigma around fat birthing persons and the importance of inclusive birth education. Get in touch with Michelle: www.instagram.com/fat.and.pregnant www.fatandpregnant.com

On this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, Lesley Pascuzzi, LCCE, speaks with Rhea Dempsey, an independent childbirth educator, speaker, experienced birth attendant and author of the best selling books, "Birthing with Confidence" and "Beyond The Birth Plan". Rhea is respected as one of the foremost thinkers on working with pain in childbirth. In this episode, Rhea discusses her second book, "Beyond The Birth Plan" to showcase important considerations for birthing families as they work towards the birth they want. Highlights include psychological preparations, recognizing anxiety and its impact on Queen Oxytocin, our everyday vulnerabilities in labor and birth as well as wildcard life experiences that we must honor.

On this episode of the Lamaze Podcast, Mindy Cockeram, LCCE, CLEC, speaks with Dr. Lindsey Malone about the misinformation and anxiety associated with depictions of childbirth in television and film to help listeners understand the reality of most births.

On this episode, Lamaze Australia's Lesley Pascuzzi, LCCE, BSc, MSc, Dip, speaks with Bec Karo. Throughout their discussion, Karo talks openly about her journey to pregnancy, the miscarriage of her first pregnancy at 8 weeks, falling pregnant with Imri, her journey to birth, breastfeeding challenges and separation from family overseas while being a pandemic parent. If you would like to get in touch with Bec, she can be reached via the channels below: Bec Karo on Facebook or @rebeccakaro on Linkedin

TW// sexual abuse / Listener discretion is advised. . On this episode of the Lamaze Podcast, Lesley Pascuzzi, LCCE, speaks with Jenn Fontaine, LCCE, FACCE, CD/BDT(DONA), PCD(DONA) CLC, and Chauntel Norris, CBE, CLC, about the impacts of childhood sexual abuse on those preparing to give birth. Contact our guests: Jenn Fontaine Info@birthrootsdoulas.com www.birthrootsdoulas.com Chauntel Norris www.prisonbirth.org @chauntelthedoula @chauntelnorris

Bringing a newborn home can be scary, especially if you've never been a parent before. Kimberley Good, BSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, is the Coordinator of Parent Child Education Department at the Family Birth Place at Mary Washington Hospital.She teaches our parenting classes and joined us to talk about tips for new parents bringing their infant home for the first time.

Content warning: sexual assault, birth trauma, obstetric violence, episiotomies, birth rape Mary Duke is a doula, Lamaze certified birth educator, and advocate for making the best choice for you and your family before, during, and after birth. Mel and Alayna have been longtime followers of Mary Duke and were so excited when she reached out to come on an episode. We are all comfortable talking about what is uncomfortable and in this episode we discuss the culture around birth and parenting, the medicalization of birth, and the choices we have in the process. We also acknowledge and celebrate that all genders can be pregnant, give birth, and parent. You can and should follow Mary Duke at My Sunshine Birth Services- Mary Duke LCCE on Facebook, @mysunshinebirth on Instagram and TikTok. Her website is mysunshinebirth.com Like SNAFI, Mary Duke has a following in Australia! Some resources mentioned by Mary Duke: Birth Monopoly (birthmonopoly.com) and Mandy Birth Nurse (mandyirby.com) *We are asking for voice message submissions through Anchor for a future episode about virginity, purity myth, and the pressures/shame we feel around sex, specifically sex for the first time. Your submission will be kept anonymous and you will be notified if your submission is used in the episode. This podcast is brought to you by Hope Harbor, A Sexual Trauma Recovery Center where we provide free, confidential services to anyone impacted by sexual violence in south central Kentucky. For more information on services and ways to get involved, check out our website hopeharbor.net where you can also find our blog, Thanks for Asking. Our theme is Girl Tones' Can't Pause. Girl Tones is a 2-piece punk rock band based out of Western Kentucky. Check out their website girltones.com For questions or topic suggestions, you can email us at crisisintervention@hopeharbor.net You can call us 24/7 at 270.846.1100 for questions, resources, or someone to talk to. Thank you for hanging out with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/still-not-asking/message

Tune in for our expert interview with Jessica English, AdvCD/PCD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE. Jessica is a DONA certified advanced birth doula, a DONA certified postpartum doula, a DONA approved birth doula trainer, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, a Lamaze accredited program director and trainer, and a fellow of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators. If anyone knows a thing or two about doulas, it's Jessica! Join us as we discuss what a birth doula does, how a doula supports their clients & partners, and what that relationship often looks like.

Today we discussed evidenced based birth with none other than Dr. Rebecca Decker. Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN, LCCE, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth®, and author of the bestselling book, “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered.” Dr. Dekker received her Master of Science in Nursing and her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of Kentucky.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Dr. Dekker has built a strong reputation in maternal and infant health circles for her pioneering work as the founder of Evidence Based Birth.® The mission of EBB is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices.Dr. Dekker serves as a peer reviewer for maternal health research journals, volunteers on the advisory boards for Improving Birth and DONA International, and has presented to a number of leading organizations in the childbirth field, including the American College of Nurse Midwives, the March of Dimes, the American Association of Birth Centers, Lamaze, and DONA International. Dr. Dekker is also a board-certified adult clinical nurse specialist (ACNS-BC), an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), and a Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE).You can learn more by visiting: https://evidencebasedbirth.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fuelingher/support

Connect with the guest:Name:  Ann Grauer, AdvCD/AdvPCD(DONA), BDT/PDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC, RLCWebsite:  AnnGrauer.com     and      NurturingDoulaDreams.com  Instagram:  @annidoulaFacebook:  Nurturing Doula DreamsMentioned:DONA.orgMarchForMoms.orgConnect with the host:Sarah Bednar, MEd, PCD(DONA)Owner of The Modern Day Tribe, LLCWebsite:  TheModernDayTribe.comInstagram:  @dallasdoulasarahFacebook:  The Modern Day TribeMusic from this episode is by John Bartmann at:  https://johnbartmann.comThank you for listening!  Please subscribe, rate, review and share this podcast!  These help this podcast get found by other listeners too.

An in-depth conversation with experienced midwives from the hospital, birth center, and home settings who talk about the components of the typical prenatal visit with special guests: Paola Giraldo, CNM, MSN (Brooklyn, New York) - Instagram: @rebirth_midwifery AND Trinisha Williams, CM, LM, MPH, FACCE, LCCE, LC (Brooklyn, New York) - Haven Midwifery Birthing Center Please donate here! DISCLAIMER: The Savvy Black Birther Podcast host and guests do not give legal or healthcare advice, rather information derived from the evidence and/or extensive practice experience. No information recorded should be taken as advice about your personal situation or healthcare decisions. This information is disseminated for the sole purpose of education and empowerment. If you need legal or healthcare advice or information, seek out a well-vetted and suitably qualified healthcare professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesavvy-blackbirther/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesavvy-blackbirther/support

Programa especial de Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna con la LCCE y Doula Karla López. Links mencionados en el episodio: Código de comercialización de Sucedáneos de Leche Materna : https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/42533/9243541609_spa.pdf?ua=1 ORGANISMOS PARA CAPACITARSE COMO ASESOR DE LM: https://www.acclam.org.mx https://iblce.org/spanish-3/ https://laligadelaleche.org.mx PÁGINAS DE INTERÉS: https://albalactanciamaterna.org http://www.e-lactancia.org

Dr. Hope Seidel discusses breastfeeding and postpartum support during this unique time with Karissa Binkley, LCCE, IBCLC of Second Nature Lactation & Childbirth. Visit our A to Z Guide for more information and resources on lactation. The post Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support first appeared on Cary Pediatric Center.

Ella Goldberg is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator with a Master's Degree in Public Health. In this interview, she shared tips for pregnant women about making birth decisions during the Coronavirus pandemic. She stressed the need to make sure they have evidence-based, credible information about their questions and concerns, especially during the pandemic. She went into detail about the changes in prenatal care and birth protocols and how to adapt to them. She narrowed in on how to advocate for yourself, how to make critical decisions, and what to know and ask in stressful and emergent situations. She also addressed the possibility of not having your support person with you during birth and how to get through birth if you're alone. Finally, she discussed several ways to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally, during this time of uncertainty. BRAIN Acronym: B = benefits R = risks A = alternatives I = intuition N = not right now or never Credible Resources: * Please note, it is important to know where you're getting information, when the guidelines were published, and the last update provided.  * Please check with your doctor or midwife and your local hospital for the most updated policies on prenatal care and birth. WHO - World Health Organization Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (COVID-19 page) Evidence Based Birth®️: COVID-19 Updates - Under "Parent and Birthworker Advocacy", click on the Sample Informed Consent Form for Refusal to Separate Birthing Parent and Infant to download the form Info on Doulas and Stress Relief: DONA®️ International Calm App Workout Resource Mentioned: Expecting and Empowered Fitness Guides (for pregnancy and postpartum) * Use code CSECTIONSTRONG for $10.00 off your order (I am an affiliate partner) How to Connect with Ella Goldberg: Ella's "Online Empowered Birth Course" *LIMITED TIME: You can use code CSECTIONSTRONG for $50.00 off the course (this offer expires on April 21, 2020, at 11:59 pm EST) Motherhood Empowered Private Facebook Group Connect with Ella on Instagram Ella's Facebook Page Ella's Website

In this 9th episode of The Birth Geeks Podcast, Robin interviews Sharon Muza about being an independent childbirth educator in Seattle, Washington, along with all the other hats that she wears as a childbirth professional. They talk about competing with Elvis for students' attention, the horrors of Seattle traffic, & how to communicate with expecting parents without scaring them. Hillary reviews some health literacy resources that just might change the way you communicate with your students. 

In this 4th episode of The Birth Geeks Podcast, Robin interviews Ann Grauer, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), AdvPCD/PDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC, RLC who celebrates 2019 as her 30th year of working with expectant, birthing and new families. A past president of DONA International (2003-05), Ann created Wisconsin's first hospital-based doula program and has consulted for programs in other states. She trains birth and postpartum doulas through DONA International and Lamaze educators through NYC Lamaze. The 2007 recipient of Lamaze International's prestigious Elisabeth Bing Award. Ann is a mom of two adults and Mamaw to one spirited granddaughter. This episode is full of insights from a seasoned perspective about the childbirth professional path, postpartum doula progress, and why childbirth professionals need to have a more holistic view of our clients. 

In this 3rd episode of The Birth Geeks Podcast Hillary interviews Molly Mendota AdvCD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, CLS, SpBCPE.  Together they discuss the importance of self-care as a doula and how Hillary tried to skip Molly's lesson about it at a conference! They also talk about different ways that doulas practice, being a doula trainer, and non-profit doula organizations. Molly is a delightfully insightful interviewee who shares her wisdom about ways to make sure we nurture ourselves before we try to nurture other people, and spoiler alert, it doesn't always have to include a fancy spa day!