Podcasts about postpartum doulas

Today, I have the privilege of welcoming three beautiful Postpartum Doulas onto the podcast who are going to share with us wisdom & understanding around Postpartum and their very own special offerings in Postpartum care. As Postpartum Doulas, we understand the importance & value of care and education, but we also know that Postpartum is a personal and intimate experience and that a woman needs to feel safe and comfortable with those that she invites into this space. So, I thought it would be helpful to interview a range of doula approaches to helping women at this unique & special time, so that if you are curious about postpartum care or seeking a postpartum doula, you will have insight in knowing what to ask to find the right fit.Welcome to the podcast ladies. Let's dive in.full youtube presentation here: https://youtu.be/Bei_sSlo30IOlivia, Ysaline, DamarisOlivia:Olivia is a traditionally trained postpartum doula from Sydney. Her other qualifications are as a registered nurse and a holistic health coach specialising in nutrition and hormonal health. Her mission is to help elevate your health and recovery after you have your baby, using the ancient wisdom practice of Ayurveda. Ayurvedic postpartum care has been tried and tested for thousands of years and has brought health and vitality to many new mamas. and Olivia is here to educate and help implement this beautiful wisdom, when supporting mamas, so that they can continue to have health and vitality for many years to come. Olivia works with mamas in different ways, through in-home postpartum support, online postpartum education and planning, closing of the bones ceremony and holding seasonal mama circles. Special sauce: Ayurvedic Postpartum support, Closing of the Bones ceremony. https://www.instagram.com/backtonourishingmamas/https://backtonourishingmamas.com/homepageYsaline: Ysaline is a Doula & Life Coach. Born and raised in France, she is now happily living in Sydney with her family, dedicated to empowering mothers and nurturing a sense of belonging.Creating a nurturing environment is essential for the well-being of the entire family from conception to postpartum and beyond, she provides tailored support. Ysaline's role as a doula and life coach extends beyond the prenatal and postpartum periods, offering continuous support throughout the parenthood journey.With a natural affinity for mothers and babies, her journey began with a dream of becoming a midwife. After a decade-long career in business, she followed her heart back to her true calling.https://www.instagram.com/mamamour.ysa/Special sauce: Rebozo massage and carehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C-J67gWzf9D/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DDamaris Lee:Damaris is a Postpartum Doula in Sydney with a background as a private midwife in Germany. After moving to Australia, she founded Mum's Oasis to enhance the care mothers receive after birth. She offers an online postpartum education course, as well as pregnancy and postpartum massage and in-home postpartum care. With over eight years of experience, her mission is to help families create a nurturing environment that supports birth recovery, mental well-being, and strong parent-child connections.Special sauce:

#162 - In this episode, I'm bringing you an amazing woman, Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and childbirth educator.Suzzie is passionate about helping moms have a safe and healthy birth and she also helps mums after they return home, supporting them as they start to navigate their way through the world of parenting.During our chat you'll hear Suzzie talk about:-How she helps familiesWhy you shouldn't feel guilty or anxious reaching out for help and why it's so important to do soThe importance of valuing and looking after yourself and ensuring you are getting the nutrients you need.Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/162. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

The first three months of a newborn's life is often referred to as “the Fourth Trimester,” a time of intense change, learning, and sacrifice for parents. Thankfully, parents don't have to be alone in the chaotic season of the fourth trimester! Join us for today's episode of Wellness Wednesday, where we get to chat with Carolyn and Laura, two Nashville-based postpartum doulas, where they share with us the significant role doulas can play in parents' lives, and why there is no shame in asking for help.    If you'd like to get in touch with Carolyn and Laura, you can reach out to them here:    Email Carolyn Email Laura Southern Doula Services (Laura's Doula Agency)   Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.  

You're starting to put together your team of health care providers for your pregnancy. But, it's not all about birth. Some moms need a little extra help after the baby is born, and that's where postpartum doulas can help. Learn more about the advantages of hiring a postpartum doula so you can determine if this is the best fit for you and your newborn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hello! We are back with the May Q&A.  This month we kick things off with a short conversation on obstetrical rhetoric around the risks of cesarean birth and induction, followed by your excellent  questions on:Short cords and small placentasSetting boundaries with well-meaning parenting advice-giversThe necessity or not of Non-stress tests (NST) in late pregnancyTrue medical indications for artificial rupture of membranes (AROM)VBAC labor contractions and an interesting tidbit on the impact of eating dairy in pregnancy Supporting the fetal ejection reflex (FER)Can coffee (yep, you read that right) prevent tearing in labor?And in our extended version of this episode, we dive into:Ultrasounds in late pregnancyPap smear recommendationsFetal heart rate decelerations in laborPostpartum doulas and how they can best support breastfeedingUmbilical cords as bungee cords or not?And of course, everyone's favorite, a round of quickies!Pitocin Episode #134 here.Join us over on Patreon or subscribe on Apple podcasts for the extended version of this episode.  DrinkLMNTLove Majka Products Silverette Nursing Cups Postpartum Soothe Connect with us on Patreon for our exclusive content.Email Contact@DownToBirthShow.comInstagram @downtobirthshowCall us at 802-GET-DOWN Work with Cynthia: 203-952-7299 HypnoBirthingCT.com Work with Trisha: 734-649-6294 Please remember we don't provide medical advice. Speak to your licensed medical provider for all your healthcare matters.

Bringing home a baby can be a big transition, not just for mom and the new baby, but for the rest of the family as well.  In this episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon share their own experiences with welcoming a new addition to the family.  They each have two boys who are three years apart, but they bring lots of different birth experiences to the table.  Doula Rachael shares how she navigated her home birth with her second child and her approach for introducing their new baby to his new big brother. Dr. Shannon shares her hospital birth experience and how she introduced their 2nd son to his big brother. They also share their professional experience with helping new parents navigate introducing new siblings.Resources:Dr. Laura Markham - Aha! Parenting - https://www.ahaparenting.com/Dr. Siggie Cohen - https://drsiggie.com/ Ashley Lingerfelt - Play Time Therapy - https://playtimetherapy.org/ Postpartum Doulas - https://www.northatlantabirth.com/postpartum-doula-services Postpartum Planning Class - https://www.northatlantabirth.com/postpartum-planningEpisode 6: Non-monetary essentials for the postpartumEpisode 7: Building your village for the postpartumEpisode 8: Our favorite things to purchase for the postpartumSupport the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

In this episode we talked with Shannon Barnett & Andrea Showers, owners of Omaha Birth & Babies. We discussed labor doula support, newborn & postpartum doula care, placenta encapsulation and more. You can connect with them at https://omahabirthandbabies.com/ and on Instagram @omahabirthandbabies --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/searching-for-vitality/support

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids. On this episode: Mothers receive what feels like constant attention in the nine months before labor, whether it's baby classes, baby showers, a special seat on the subway or people asking to feel your belly. But, all of a sudden, the terrifying and painful part happens, the baby arrives and you're thrust into what feels like the unknown. Doulas are trained, non-medical postpartum experts who act as supporters, educators and cheerleaders, who provide resources and recommendations for your postpartum experience. In this episode, Sarah is joined by certified postpartum doula and the founder of Major Care, Mandy Major, who talks to us about the importance of postpartum care for the baby and the birth person. They jump into the following topics: Care teams Different types of doula Activities doulas support with Common questions doulas can help with Major Care and the My Fourth app When a postpartum doula is involved, the entire family is healthier, safer, and enjoys an all round better experience. Don't miss this episode to find out more!

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As a Black postpartum doula, I've had to confront the idea that my role is that of a servant, a mammy or "the help". There is so much honor is domestic labor, but in the US it's been looked down upon, and Black communities have a fraught relationship with hiring help, or being "the help. What do postpartum doulas do actually do, and do we have expertise? Should Black families hire postpartum doulas or is that weird?   Get the show notes at www.musingsofblackdoula.com/episodes/are-postpartum-doulas-the-help.   In the DMV? Hire your own postpartum doula from DC Metro Maternity.   And anywhere in the US, sign up for our online course for Black women giving birth in the hospital here- https://dcmetromaternity.com/online-pregnancy-birth-postpartum-class-for-black-women/   Subscribe to Musings of a Black Doula on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!  

Sarah and Matthew Bivens are the creators of Doing It At Home (DIAH), a platform for empowering home birth content and community. DIAH started in 2016 when they were pregnant with their first child and switched from a hospital birth to a home birth halfway through the pregnancy. Both balanced lifestyle coaches prior to becoming parents, Sarah and Matthew have taken their past coaching experience and married it with their passion for home birth to make DIAH the ultimate space for home birth empowerment. DIAH includes a podcast, online community and content, resources and coaching. Together since 2012, Matthew and Sarah currently live in Marietta, Georgia with their daughter Maya. Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Sarah and Matthew to where they are now Sarah and Matthews pregnancy experience What prompted Matthew and Sarah to change their mind to have a home birth What were Matthews concerns with home birth and was he onboard with it at first What the differences are between a hospital setting and home birth setting The differences in experiences with the midwife and the obgyn How Sarah and Michael got passed their fears of home birth Connect with Sarah & Matthew: You can connect with Sarah and Matthew on their website, and Facebook. Resources mentioned: Lisa's appearance on "Doing it at Home" Podcast Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney FFP 061 | How to Conceive Naturally and Have a Healthy Pregnancy after 30 | Willow Buckley FFP 092 | Natural Fertility Info | Nutrition For Fertility | Smart Supplementation | Get Pregnant Naturally | Hethir Rodriguez FFP 117 | What do Midwives Do? | Is it Safe to Have Babies at Home? | Midwifery Care in Canada | Candice Syme R.M. Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

As a mother of 3 and someone who has experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, I wish I had known about postpartum doulas sooner in my journey.Postpartum care, especially in the US, is absolutely vital. Despite the popular narrative, postpartum care is not just about holding your baby and delivering frozen dinner. While those things are amazing and can be so helpful, postpartum doulas come equipped with extra knowledge, tools, and support measures to care for the whole you because you deserve to be taken care of too. I'm so honored to be joined by Sariah Wight, a postpartum doula here in Utah, who is here to share all her postpartum magic in this week's episode.Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @myessentialbirth and for even more great info head over to www.myessentialbirth.com to check out the totally FREE Pregnancy Guide & other incredible downloads.Looking for all the FREE downloads and links mentioned in this episode? Go to www.myessentialbirth.com/podcast, click on this week's episode, scroll to the bottom of the page and download away!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Bringing Up Baby podcast. We've got another episode for you today focusing on Your Postpartum Self. Because once again, if we want to really show our little ones how to be, it's to always remember to look after ourselves and show them what it means to actually do that! We have to be at or near the top of the list but as new parents or parents of young ones, I know that you know that we often forget about this. We have to put our own mask on first, before we can even begin to help, connect or grow with another person. So for today's show, I'm going to share a conversation I had with Amy MacAulay. Amy is the owner of Embrace Doula Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. And she and her team are actually among a myriad of Postpartum Doulas in our communities and they are truly an invaluable resource. In this show, Amy's going to share how to really prepare for what's to come after baby arrives and where you may need some extra help. We get into when the right time is for visitors vs. helpers, and what specific tasks are actually helpful for others to do for you because trust us, the helpers really want to help! → How to handle unsolicited or unhelpful suggestions from loved ones:Communication (Who & How)Create boundariesLeave out reading material (Loving Care books)Blame your doula/prenatal educator/consultantBirth Baby Sleep: website... facebook... instagramEmbrace Doula website: https://www.embracedoula.ca Instagram and Facebook: @embrace_doulaNova Scotia Doula's Association: https://www.novascotiadoulas.org

Welcome back to the Bringing Up Baby podcast. We've got another episode for you today focusing on Your Postpartum Self. Because once again, if we want to really show our little ones how to be, it's to always remember to look after ourselves and show them what it means to actually do that! We have to be at or near the top of the list but as new parents or parents of young ones, I know that you know that we often forget about this. We have to put our own mask on first, before we can even begin to help, connect or grow with another person. So for today's show, I'm going to share a conversation I had with Amy MacAulay. Amy is the owner of Embrace Doula Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. And she and her team are actually among a myriad of Postpartum Doulas in our communities and they are truly an invaluable resource. In this show, Amy's going to share how to really prepare for what's to come after baby arrives and where you may need some extra help. We get into when the right time is for visitors vs. helpers, and what specific tasks are actually helpful for others to do for you because trust us, the helpers really want to help! → How to handle unsolicited or unhelpful suggestions from loved ones:Communication (Who & How)Create boundariesLeave out reading material (Loving Care books)Blame your doula/prenatal educator/consultantBirth Baby Sleep: website... facebook... instagramEmbrace Doula website: https://www.embracedoula.ca Instagram and Facebook: @embrace_doulaNova Scotia Doula's Association: https://www.novascotiadoulas.org 

Not surprisingly, many of the moms I speak with are often nervous and frightened about the next stage of their lives after having their baby.After all, there's lots for them to consider including caring for their newborn, recovering from birth, particularly where there's been any trauma and adapting to caring for their little one. And to add to the stress, their relationship is often put to the test as more and more time is demanded of them.A postpartum doula provides crucial essential emotional, physical and mental support to new moms, easing the stress in their lives. Kristin Revere is the co-owner of a doula agency located in Michigan in the US and provides birth support and classes for new moms, including a new online course and they have students located all over the world. You'll hear from Kristin about their amazing community and the support they can provide to mums like you.So go ahead, my dear mum. Click to listen and get started.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Helen and First Time Mum's Chat."

Join us for the exciting 2nd installment in the life of a Doula! Today we discuss everything what PostPartum Doulas do with our hilarious and amazing guest Alex Tran from Houston Womb Service! To Visit Alex's Doula Services, find her here:InstagramFacebookAnd check out her podcast - In the Family Way here:InstagramFacebookAnd don't forget to reach out to Tessa and Marie, too! InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Postpartum Doulas do amazing work! They are part of the "village" that is often missing for parents in America, are a wonderful support, & a huge help. On this episode, I talk with Kathleen Robbins (a postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor) about what postpartum doulas do and her favorite parts of the job.Postpartum doulas help care for Mom and Baby after birth, usually in the comfort of their home.They are an emotional support, help with newborn basics and care, around the house, navigating postpartum mood disorders, and more.Kathleen shares some of her favorite moments on the job.Virtual Support is an option if you can't do in-person care!*Buy Me a Coffee*- DONATION PAGEResources Mentioned:Kathleen Robbins, Postpartum DoulaMOM'S LINE: (314) 768-8570FOR BIRTH WORKERS: Heartland PMADDoula MatchNOW IT'S YOUR TURN!The NaturalBirth Site Read *natural birth stories*- and submit your ownSign up for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birthShare with anyone interested in natural birthShare my podcast with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!"Like" my Facebook and Instagram pagesSubscribe to my Youtube Channel

Mary Wese LMT, with SuperWoman MassageThe importance of taking a break after having a baby is very important. Doctors say there are many reasons why moms don't do that. The traditional number of days for postpartum rest, 40, corresponds with 6 weeks maternity leave. Most important parts of postpartum care is resting, feeling safe, and eating nourishing foods.Joining us for this episode of We Are Living Healthy with Alexis, is Mary Wese from SuperWoman MassageKey Takeaways from Alexis chat with Mary:• Why is it so important to rest after giving birth? • Do postpartum massages really help with pain?• A woman's body goes through so much during labor. How long do we need to rest?• When our nervous systems are not calm, things like breastfeeding and healing become difficult. What can we do?• When can we start with our massages? • Can we hire a postpartum doula?All of this and more, on this episode of We Are Living Healthy!Contact Mary Wese: 757-362-8558 Balance Therapeutic Massage, Va Beach For more information on Postpartum Doulas: https://www.birthjourneys.org/Empower- A Birth Collective Hampton Roads, VAFor more information on Ayurvedic resources for Families, go to: https://shakticare.com/ postpartum nourishmentFor more great We Are Living Healthy content, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on all major podcasting platforms. https://livinghealthy.buzzsprout.comAlready subscribed? Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast so that we can reach as many people that need the help as we can: https://3cstvshow.buzzsprout.com Follow us on Facebook: @WeAreLivingHealthyTVDISCLAIMER: THE CONSULTATIONS OR INTERACTIONS OFFERED ARE NOT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY. THE CONSULTATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT STRUCTURED IN A WAY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY/THERAPY/ DIAGNOSING OF ANY KIND. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE LIVING HEALTHY IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, PHYSICIAN, ATTORNEY, LEGAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYER, MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. We offer no guarantees or promise of results from event nor assume liability for any information provided. 

This was the first interview Sophia performed before the podcast was even an idea. It was posted to her Youtube channel. Enjoy hearing from Aly and Becca as they discuss bodily fluids, finding work/personal life balance, frustrations with their "scope of practice", Covid restrictions Please forgive the occasional echo... Aly Sidjakov - Family Focus Doula Care Aly's goal is to create an environment that is safe, respected, inclusive, meaningful and supported. Her focus is to help individuals and families feel confident and connected as they experience the birth of their baby. Helping work through any anxiety or fear as they visualize what they would like for their birth knowing that whatever route it takes they are strong, capable, and held. https://es.familyfocus-doulacare.com/meet-aly Becca DeMartini - Love In Labor Becca is passionately committed to all families on their journey through fertility, birth and postpartum. Using her learned knowledge through experience and education she works closely with families to help promote body awareness, natural intuition, education and advocacy. She is dedicated to practicing what knowledge she has to make the journey from conception to postpartum the best it can be! https://www.loveinlabor.com

Today's episode focuses on high-risk pregnancies. My guest Parijat Deshpande shares specific strategies for coping with the stressful realities of high risk pregnancies to ultimately reduce birth complications and reduce the risk of having a pre-term birth. Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also the host of the popular podcast Delivering Miracles®️, that discusses the real, raw side of family-building including infertility, loss, high-risk pregnancy, bed rest, prematurity and healing once baby comes home. Learn more about Parijat Deshpande and her work at www.parijatdeshpande.com.   Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today's episode is also sponsored by Saturee! Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Parijat to begin her work in women's health How her own fertility and pregnancy journey impacted her Identifying what stress really is and how it affects the body Strategies to manage your stress during pregnancy How stress can affect your menstrual cycle Knowing when is the right time to use specific tools (meditation, journaling, etc.) in your stress cycle The importance of getting yourself back to safety post-trauma before getting pregnant again Why it's important to remember we cannot feel joy if we don't feel safe Positive effects of re-regulating your nervous system during pregnancy Connect with Parijat: You can connect with Parijat on her Facebook, Website, and LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy Delivering Miracles®️Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 261 | Medical Gaslighting, Feminism, Reproductive Health, and Abortion | Nicole Jardim FFP 248 | Abdominal Therapy for Fertility, Conception, and Emotional Healing | Andrea Thompson [On-Air Client Session] FFP 237 | Demystifying the Cervix | Lisa & Dana FFP 232 | Birth Stories | Planning and Preparing for Birth | Dr. Danielle Miller FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural (Genevieve Howland) FFP 117 | What do Midwives Do? | Is it Safe to Have Babies at Home? | Midwifery Care in Canada | Candice Syme R.M. FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

You're starting to put together your team of health care providers for your pregnancy. But, it's not all about birth. Some moms need a little extra help after the baby is born, and that's where postpartum doulas can help. Learn more about the advantages of hiring a postpartum doula so you can determine if this is the best fit for you and your newborn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day just passed and we want to celebrate Mothers but also speak about the power of Mothers and how this can affect your children. In another Podcast triple header we sit down with women with different focuses for Mothers. First up is a powerful Mother Daughter duo Jeri Godhigh and Jamia Ponder. Their goal is to rebuild broken bonds between mothers and daughters with the belief that forgiveness provides freedom to move past hurt and pain. Once we're done chatting up with these Queens we pass it to Christina Acosta-Martinez a community builder for moms of color, postpartum doula, wife, and mama. She founded Growing Up Gorgeous, LLC to provide a diverse community if moms with a one of a kind support system. Everyone forgets about mom once the baby is born but just like it takes a village to raise a child it takes a village to care for a new mom. Postpartum Doulas can help. We tie this episode up with a beautiful pink bow with Christy Gomez, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of The Woman| The Mother . She brings home the importance of personal freedom and emotional regulation in motherhood. You do not want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexandra-bernard-simmons/support

On today's episode we get to know Demi and Ashley! Our postpartum doulas, our hard working team members. These women are selfless, motivated, and passionate af. They want nothing more than to help you THRIVE. MAJOR explicit warning on this one. Lara swears A LOT We are Lara, and Sarah. We are the hosts of Radically Thriving. We also hang out on Instagram @dynamicdoulasoflondon, and @radicallythriving. This podcast is best consumed along side a cup of coffee, or on a long walk by yourself. We are moms, coffee and kombucha lovers, health nuts, doulas, friends, and on this journey to not just survive but to THRIVE. There is so much available to us in this life, and the auto pilot for motherhood is martyrdom. We are trying to move through the mom guilt, the childhood patterns that were demonstrated to us, and we do that by only offended 1/10 listeners per week. Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe if we leave you wanting more. Give us a follow and see more of our REAL.

Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises! On average new mums are sent home three days after giving birth, often without the postnatal emotional and physical support they're probably going to need. But the fourth trimester doesn't have to be like this. In cultures outside of the western world, it's a time for new mums to be with family, be pampered, rest and be supported.  Postpartum doulas are here to bridge that gap. But what do they actually do? And are they necessary or a bit ... indulgent? We're joined by Naomi Chrisoulakis, a postpartum doula joins us to answer all our burning questions Plus, we have a new segment, our recommendations of the week!  LINKS  You can find out more about Cocoon by Naomi at www.cocoonbynaomi.com/ Tegan's recommendation: Allen Creations, you can find them on Instagram! Leigh's recommendation: Nutritional yeast CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Guest: Naomi Chrisoulakis Producer: Mikayla Floriano CONTACT US Share your listener dilemmas with us! leave us a message on 02 8999 9386. Send us an email at tgm@mamamia.com.au Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/   Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright?  Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stepping into motherhood often can be really challenging and sometimes we might want some help to know what to do and how to do it. Our guest, Avie Herman, is a Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Babywearing Consultant and Infant Feeding Specialist. She's the mother of 2 kids and lives in Toronto. "Why I really do this work is supporting Mothers" Learn about Jodi's upcoming Journeys Program here:Journeys — Love. Adventure. Mom.Show Notes:4:10 What does it mean to be a Postpartum Doula?"I really view my role there to help support the entire family..."5:46 How Avie started being a Doula"I really wanted to walk alongside parents on their journey"7:22 How long does Postpartum Doulas work with a family?"...Is not really up to me to decide when postpartum ends for a family..." 8:42 When to start thinking about hiring a postpartum doula as a parent?9:33 What does the term Doula Means?"Basically a Doula provides educational, emotional and physical support..."12:57 How frequently does Doulas work with the family?"... So you decide how many hours you want and then you figure out how you are going to configure it."14:58 Night Feeding with Doulas15:27 Difference Between a Doula and a Baby Nurse"...I think of Postpartum Doulas as a little bit more holistic"17:50 Who needs a Postpartum Doula?"A lot of professionals [...] who you know want that extra care and support..."19:25 Life as a mom with a Doula"...I felt like she walked in and I instantly [...] felt so much calmer immediately..."21:01 Biggest Challenges Doulas can help with"...the intensity of transitioning to motherhood..."21:25 "Prioritize yourself"Here at Love.Adventure.Mom, we are always growing and doing our best to serve our clients.  You can help us immensely by taking 5 minutes to fill out the To (Mom) Life podcast survey. The information that we receive in this survey will allow us to continue to offer relevant episodes for you and the other mamas out there https://forms.gle/kNTFVYi6s14fSyHW7Show Credits:Host: Jodi FriedGuest: Avie HermanEditor: Orlando Diaz

Welcome to the Bumpaholics Podcast! We have many shows covering a wide range of prenatal and parental topics. You can also find us on YouTube for video versions of our content. Thank you for listening! Please consider sharing us with your friends and family! We appreciate the support!This show is “Baby Love”This show is dedicated to everything involving babies and parenthood. Get information on many topics including postpartum doula services, to tips on raising babies, kids, and teenagers from experienced mothers and fathers in the KCWM.This episode is “BP - Baby Love Ep. 1 - Postpartum Doulas”Disclaimer: The following media content is intended to only be an educational reference guide and should not be taken as a substitute for medical advice from your doctors. While KCWM and Rose Sparrow Productions adhere to strict self-set guidelines for prenatal and parental practices, any advice, instructions, or information found within this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always research these subjects for yourself and make decisions based on all the information available to you. Please seek the advice of your medical professional with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. The subject matter of this media content may not be suitable for all ages. Viewer and listener discretion is advised.Follow Us On:Website ► https://kcwomensministry.org/Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/kcwomensministry/Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/kcwomensministry/Help Support Our Cause:Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kcwomensministryMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Alexis Edwards, LCSW & CD, shares her third and final birth story. We talk about what she learned during her first two birth experiences and how she worked to create a safer birthing environment for herself the third time around. What is it like to prepare for a home birth after having two babies in a hospital? How did she navigate the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to the mix during her prenatal care, birth and postpartum experience? What is it like to have an overnight postpartum doula and what do they do for you? She is answering all of those question, dishing out the full details of her final birth story and uplifting us all with some sage words of advice as well. PLUS: Have you heard of Padsicles? In Today's Quick Tip with Christy, find out what they are and how to make them before your due date so you're guaranteed some soothing relief for your super sore lady parts in those early days postpartum. This is a great life hack you don't want to miss out on knowing about!About Today's Guest: Alexis is working to create safer spaces for birthing parents everywhere by helping survivors of sexual trauma become more aware of the special emotional and mental challenges they may encounter by birthing a baby and she's educating those survivors on how to advocate for a safe environment to birth in. She is also working to train perinatal professionals themselves in understanding how they can better serve trauma survivor clients throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This is PART TWO of a TWO-PART Episode Series with Alexis. Thank you for rating, reviewing and subscribing to the show!GUEST LINKS:Alexis Edwards' WEBSITE: Birth360.netFollow Alexis on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOKTrauma-Informed Care for Perinatal Professionals TrainingOTHER LINKS: Birthing From Within Class InformationWhat is PCOS?Items you need to make "Padsicles:"Pads, make sure they are large extra long overnight ones. I love these organic ones but these are great too!Witch Hazel (make sure it's alcohol free)Pure Aloe Vera GelLavender Oil (optional, but very nice to add)Aluminum FoilLarge Freezer BagsDON'T FORGET to add a Frida Peri Bottle and Dermoplast to your postpartum care kit. These are life savers to have on hand for anyone recovering from a vaginal birth.Visit BirthShow.com for a video on how to make padsicles and tons of other great tips and resources.Follow Birth on Instagram:@birthshowFollow Christy on Instagram:@christywillIf you find yourself struggling emotionally and mentally after having a baby, you are not alone. Please visit www.postpartum.net for help. There is someone waiting to talk you through this tough moment. Don't wait, help is only a few clicks away.This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/birth. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandy Major joins us on this episode of The Messy Intersection to discuss her own experience of becoming a mother and how it led her to explore how we can better support birth people through postpartum doulas. Mandy shares the difference between a postpartum doula and a birth doula and shares information on her company, Major Care Doulas, and the innovations they are using to deliver the care new mothers desperately need in the critical postpartum period. We discuss: Mandy's own birth and postpartum story and how it inspired a career change for her Diana's birth stories and how postpartum doulas would have made a world of difference for her, had only she known about them. The difference between a BIRTH doula and a POSTPARTUM doula. The various roles that postpartum doulas can play depending on the needs of the birth person and the personality and strengths of the doula. How postpartum doulas are NOT just baby expert know-it-alls. They're there to support the birth person with expertise AND empathy. The current state of the postpartum period in the United States and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the situation. The latest about Mandy's company, Major Care Doulas and how they are supporting women with virtual postpartum doula care and and brand new free app called My Fourth (launching January 24th of 2021). Get in touch with Mandy: Major Care Doulas website: https://thatismajor.com/ Free app: My Fourth: https://thatismajor.com/my-fourth  https://www.instagram.com/majorcaredoulas/ https://www.facebook.com/majorcaredoulas/ mandy@thatismajor.com And be sure to join The Messy Intersection Facebook Community to share your motherhood experiences and meet a community of other moms navigating life in the messy intersection just like you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/messyintersectionpodcast

In this episode, the Moms are joined by postpartum doula, Ali Batwin, who serves moms in Boulder, Colorado and Crested Butte, Colorado.  Ali explains the role of a postpartum doula, which involves care for new mothers through provision of functional and nutritious meals, advice and help with nursing, an extra set of hands to hold baby, or someone to listen as a mother processes her birth experience.  Ali also emphasizes the importance of modeling as means of teaching new moms how to effectively care for their new baby and their homes.  Postpartum doulas serve as the ultimate support person for new parents as they bring knowledge and resources in addition their enthusiasm for helping moms through the 4th trimester.The Book Blurb in this episode is from Year of Yes, written by Shonda Rhimes, known best for her multiple popular television series.  Learn more about Rhimes and her work on shondaland.com.Feel free to explore Ali's website and Instagram account for more about her doula work.

This is the last week of Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon.  This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas!  Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course.    Imagine experiencing two losses in less than two years?   Today’s guest experienced two miscarriages within 18 months.  Kayanna Mooreland-Law experienced a miscarriage at 11 weeks and birthed at home in the restroom.  She went onto experience another threatened miscarriage at 6 weeks and labored also with the pregnancy and miscarried at home.   In this episode Kayanna shares how she is surviving pregnancy loss and being in a high risk pregnancy, and how she made the decision to become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula.   This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever experienced multiple miscarriages and delivered at home, and want to know how to turn your pain into purpose by enrolling in the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course.  www.sistersinloss.com/doulatraining   Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica’s Website Erica’s Instagram Erica’s Facebook Erica’s Twitter

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon.  This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas!  Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course.  Have you heard of the term Goiter? A goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe. Today’s guest thought she was showing signs of early menopause and doctors found a goiter on her thyroid and questioned her fertility.  Shanicka Vail House stepped out on faith and created onesies as a confession of her faith that God will bless her womb.  She had one girl then two years later was blessed with another girl.  Then as the world began to shut down she experienced a miscarriage at home with extreme blood loss resulting in a blood transfusion. In this episode, Shanicka takes us back on her personal thyroid journey, miscarrying at home that resulted in a blood transfusion, and how she is surviving pregnancy loss with her faith in God and becoming a Sisters in Loss Birth & Bereavement Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever experienced a miscarriage and delivered at home, and want to know how to turn your pain into purpose by enrolling in the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course.  www.sistersinloss.com/doulatraining Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica’s Website Erica’s Instagram Erica’s Facebook Erica’s Twitter  

When working with postpartum families, the choices they may make about the care and keeping of their baby and their families can be a challenge for postpartum doulas. As postpartum doulas, our role is to help families identify their available options, without judgment. In this episode, we discuss some of the common challenges postpartum doulas may encounter and provide information for ways to navigate these often difficult situations.

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas! Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course. Have you heard of the term Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)? Intrauterine Growth Restriction is a condition in which a baby doesn't grow to normal weight during pregnancy. Causes of intrauterine growth restriction vary but include placenta abnormalities, high blood pressure in the mother, infections, and smoking or alcohol abuse. With this condition, a baby is born weighing less than 90 percent of other babies at the same gestational age. Today’s guest experienced two early miscarriages, and determined to become a mother lost over 130 pounds in hopes of reducing any barriers to having a healthy baby. Laura Gooch Brown was able to conceive a baby boy Jaden and during the last trimester they were diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Jaden would not survive. In this episode she recalls her specialists visits for different opinions and received the same prognosis.  During a scheduled amniocentesis she learned that Jaden’s heart had stopped and she had to deliver him the following day. Laura shares in this episode what it was like during her two year wait to conceive her rainbow baby boy Jordan, her pregnancy and delivery with him, and how she is giving back to her community by becoming a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica’s Website Erica’s Instagram Erica’s Facebook Erica’s Twitter

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon.  This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas!  Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course. Have you heard of recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent Pregnancy Loss is defined by two or more failed pregnancies and is considered distinct from infertility. When the cause is unknown, each pregnancy loss merits careful review to determine whether specific evaluation may be appropriate, and after two or more losses, a thorough evaluation is warranted.  Today’s guest experienced 5 miscarriages after having her baby girl, one being an ectopic pregnancy where she lost her fallopian tube, and then was diagnosed with secondary infertility.  Anesha Stanley’s first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage in 2014. Three months later she found out she was pregnant with her rainbow baby girl, Sinai. She waited two years before trying to conceive again. In 2017 we began experiencing recurrent pregnancy losses. Miscarriage #2 on January 14, 2017. An ectopic pregnancy #3, November 1, 2017 was treated with methotrexate. Anesha went onto experience two more losses and was diagnosed with secondary infertility and tubal failure.   In this episode, Anesha takes us back to what it was like experiencing the highs of finding out she was pregnant and the lows and pain of miscarriage.  She shares how she felt after being diagnosed with secondary infertility and tubal failure, and how and why she started her non profit Keys of Hope Foundation and became a Sisters in Loss Birth & Bereavement Doula. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica’s Website Erica’s Instagram Erica’s Facebook Erica’s Twitter  

Join us today for one of my favourite interviews yet - a deeper dive into the role of birth and postpartum doulas and how you can still access this immensely helpful support in our current climate - especially for those still under COVID induced restrictions. Gab was on the eve of the birth of her 3rd child upon recording so we wish her all the best for her own supported birth and postpartum period :) 

Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, birth doula, and single mom. She specializes in helping women prepare for birth, recover from birth injuries and birth trauma, and heal from sexual trauma. She is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Pelvic Care, where she trained birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She is the author of the bestselling book The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality. In today’s episode we’re talking about the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study conducted and published through a joint effort between Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson. We talk about the benefits of vaginal steaming postpartum, and the implications of implementing vaginal steaming as a standard healthcare protocol for new mothers. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Vaginal Steaming is a controversial subject Why it was necessary for Keli and Kimberly to take the reins and conduct The Vaginal Steam Study Challenges of having vaginal steaming looked at as a legitimate way to heal women post-partum The goal of the study was to craft questions for post-partum recovery Perimeters of post-partum heeling and how steaming impacts it The study compared women who vaginal steamed and women who did not steam days after giving birth and compared multiple health related measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, funda size, waist size, weight, labia damage, lochia, hemorrhoids, uterine contractions and breast pain Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study could only use vaginal birth and not cesarean birth Limitations that impacted Keli and Kimberly's Steam Study Unexpected and expected results of vaginal steaming Connect with Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson: You can connect with Keli Garza on her Website, and Instagram. You can connect with Kimberly Ann Johnson on her Website, Facebook, Instagram and Email. Resources mentioned: Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 195 | Ayurvedic Medicine | Managing The Postpartum Period | Stacy Claxton FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In this episode, I cover what a fourth trimester (also known as a postpartum doula) is. I chat with Galia Lapidot-Boaz, a fourth trimester doula in the Charlotte area. You can visit her website at https://www.mamaleclt.com/ Please visit Galia's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mamale-Fourth-trimester-doula-375803123021726 You can also find her on Instagram at mamaleclt Please also head to the podcast Facebook page, where you will find the information about the books Galia recommended! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lia-woods/support

Melissa and resident postpartum doula April Titler talk about the benefits of hiring a postpartum doula and other ways to support the new parents in your life.

As we talk about the needs of a new family and how dealing with social distancing and various hospital policies make this period harder for families, we also need to address how a postpartum doula can be effective at helping new families when they may not be with them physically. 

Anxiety is one of the most requested topics from listeners here on the show. So many moms want to know more about it and/or what they can do to manage theirs or make it disappear. I’m not a medical professional. I can’t diagnose anxiety, nor am I ever trying to by presenting episodes about anxiety. This isn’t medical advice, this is a discussion among moms. My goal is to empower mothers to learn more about themselves and encourage them to learn more about topics that inspire them, interest them, or even concern them. Topics like anxiety. We’re not going to shy away from it here on Elevating Motherhood, but instead seek out information and potential options. I don’t believe there is a one size fits all answer to anything…especially when it comes to moms & anxiety. It feels like we’re in this sea of not-knowing when it comes to anxiety: we don’t know a ton about it even though it’s a very common notion, we have moments in our lives where we *think we might have it but we’re not sure and we don’t want to talk about it if we suspect we do, or if we do talk about it, there’s sometimes judgment or we’re offered unhelpful “advice,” or it’s ignored altogether. There are actually people who believe that anxiety isn’t real. There are so many opinions about anxiety, it’s no wonder moms feel paralyzed and don’t even know where to start seeking answers, information, and support. So let’s change that. I want to talk openly about anxiety, share stories, and hear from moms & professionals. I really want to explore ways we can learn to support ourselves and other moms. Let’s have the conversations. My goal is to publish many episodes in an “Options for Anxiety” series where we learn about and dive into ideas that might help: Those of us with anxiety, those of us who wonder if we might have it, and even those of us without anxiety who want to learn how to be more supportive. Today’s guest is the perfect intro to this series! Breon Michel is a parent coach & educator who supports and empowers families with tools to create more ease, enjoyment, and self-compassion in daily life. With extensive training in mindfulness & self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and plenty of personal practice (and mishaps!) as a parent, she uses a heartfelt and integrative approach to helping parents deal with the challenges and vulnerabilities of raising children in the modern world. Breon is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher with a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. A love of learner at heart, she’s also partway through the Organic Intelligence HEART training, which is giving her greater insight into the key aspects of healthy nervous system functioning. In today’s episode, we talk about: What anxiety is * What’s a coach vs. a therapist * Causes of anxiety (cultural, societal, familial, ancestral, etc.) * When to reach out for help & support * Approaches to therapy, including: somatic experiencing therapy, organic intelligence, talk therapy, family/parent coaching, self compassion, mindfulness & meditation, showing up as your genuine self, and anxiety & children RESOURCES: Psychology Today, Postpartum Support International, Postpartum Doulas, Steve Hoskinson (founder of Organic Intelligence) – “The job is enjoyment.” Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing Therapy) LINKS: Love the Show? Leave a review on iTunes!, Connect w/ LB on Instagram & Facebook, Branch Basics, www.beautifulandsimple.com, www.breonmichel.com

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 40: Postpartum Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation, & Belly Binding with Liz Walsh For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e40/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Liz Walsh Is a postpartum doula with Little Giraffe Doula and also specializes in placenta encapsulation and postpartum belly binding. She’s here […] The post 40: Postpartum Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation, & Belly Binding with Liz Walsh appeared first on Growing Our Family Podcasts.

Today we talk with Sierra Brooks and Danka Orellana with Bud to Blossom postpartum doula services. We talk about the services they offer, including the roles of a Sunrise doula, a Good Morning doula, a Dinner doula, a Bedtime doula, an Overnight doula, and a Foodie doula. They emphasize that their primary role isn't to take care of the baby, but to take care of, strengthen, and support the mother and the family. We discuss postpartum mood disorders and how they could occur anytime within the first year. We talk about the importance of eating well during postpartum, as well as how the postpartum doulas will help keep the balance in the upkeep of the home and support of the family during this transitionary period. We then discuss the process of training and certifying postpartum doulas. We also discuss the importance of viewing Postpartum doulas as trained professionals, and encourage investing in postpartum assistance, emphasizing the joy it brings to family and doulas. -Sierra and Danka's Background in Postpartum care; Types of Doulas at Bud to Blossom 2:10 -Nutrition in Postpartum; Helping Maintain Balance in the Home 23:34 -Training for Postpartum Doulas 31:54 “What is really nice about a postpartum doula is you don't have to tell them how to do things and what to do. I mean, a quick little, ‘This is how I like things done,' yes. But we know how to assess and see what you need so that you don't have to tell us; we can just provide it for you.” 10:15

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group: AfterBirth: 10/15/19, Time Travel Edition What Would You Tell Your Past Self About PPD? What are the things you would tell your past pregnant self if you could, what are the things to let go of, and what could be done differently? ZINGERS~ something that grabs you from nowhere and reroutes you, mostly in the negative direction. Term coined by Lisa Sacaris, who interestingly is known by 2/3 of the group in different capacities. https://www.instagram.com/lisasacaristextiles/ Katelin talks about the difference between having a homebirth cesarean and an HBAC. Mama Dee says for her it gets harder with each kid, and Tif says that having a postpartum doula sounds like a fairy godmother. And then we have a big long chat about the magic of POSTPARTUM DOULAS. Seriously, invest your centavos right here. Not sure what that is, listen in cause we describe them in action. Dr.B gives us some stats and resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/ And...... Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/ Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5 As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas. Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities. #postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Adriana’s background is multi-layered and multi-cultural. A former print and online editor from Venezuela, the birth of her daughter sparked her passion for being a birth advocate. With over 12 years of experience, Adriana is a certified advanced birth doula, postpartum educator, healthy sleep consultant, and bestselling author. Adriana is also the host of the Birthful Podcast, where she talks to amazing, knowledgeable, and passionate birth professionals every week, to help new and expectant parents inform their intuition. This is part of her quest to help expectant parents everywhere get birth and postpartum ready. In today’s episode we have a candid conversation about the postpartum period from what it really looks like to how to prepare for it! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Adriana to jump into the birthing world What is the official role of a Doula The difference between a doula and a midwife The benefits of birth doulas and postpartum doulas The importance of postpartum education The idea of motherhood postpartum vs. the reality of those first few weeks The toll the first few weeks of postpartum life can take on a new mother The importance of a new mother to rest, recover and discover Benefits of establishing a postpartum plan Embracing the change and having grace during that change Communicating with your partner and sharing the mental load How the “super woman” idea causes unnecessary stressors and pressure on mothers Don’t forget to breathe! Connect with Adriana Lozada: You can connect with Adriana on her Facebook , Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Adriana Lozada | Website The Birthful Podcast Postpartum Preparation Classes Postpartum Fertility: What you need to know, with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural (Genevieve Howland) FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today we talk to one of Gold Coast Doulas' Birth and Postpartum Doulas, Jamie Platt. She is a Certified Carseat Technician and gives parents some helpful tips about what's safe and what isn't. Photo courtesy of Walmart.

A conversation about the transitional power of birth. I speak with Michelle Cohen, a Birth Arts International trained postpartum doula and a Yoga Alliance registered prenatal yoga teacher, on how doulas support women to connect with their bodies and their babies, through breath, movement and mindful awareness.

Will a postpartum doula travel? Yes, at Gold Coast they do! We talk to Kelsey Dean, a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, about her experience in California and in Michigan traveling with families as a postpartum doula and what that looks like.

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In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Megan Ameral Limon, CD(DONA) about postpartum doulas. Megan has been practicing as a doula in San Diego, CA since 2014. She joined us to talk about what postpartum doulas do and why having postpartum support is so important. Here’s what you’ll learn about in this episode: Megan’s background and why she was drawn to postpartum doula work What a postpartum doula is and how to become trained and certified What a typical shift for a postpartum doula usually includes Why having a postpartum doula is helpful for the WHOLE family and how doulas provide a different kind of support than other family and friends Why healthy, balanced nutrition is so important in the postpartum period What to look for when interviewing postpartum doulas What is and is NOT included in the scope of a postpartum doula The role that postpartum doulas can play in supporting families through postpartum mood disorders The books on postpartum that Megan recommends: The First Forty Days by Heng Ou Nurtureby Erica Chidi Cohen The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Johnson Get your own subscription to Ritual vitamins by going to Ritual.com/KWEENS --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotifyto rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.comto 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.comwith your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click hereso that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!

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Stacy is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner (FDN-P) and an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner (AHP) specializing in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum care. As an educator and a clinician, she believes strongly in the transformative power of diet and lifestyle and desires to inspire wise stewardship in the realm of holistic health. In today’s show we talk about Aryuveda, and managing the postpartum period! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Ayurveda? The importance of nourishing the body during pregnancy and in the postpartum period What types of foods support the body during the postpartum period? Why Stacy's approach focuses on the mother's health more so than baby What postpartum traditions are practiced in Ayurvedic tradition What types of foods are emphasized in the postpartum period? Practical ways to prepare in advance for nourishing postpartum meals The importance of asking for (and accepting) support Managing visits after the baby is born The role of gentle body work to support healing postpartum Questioning the narrative about postpartum expectations regarding body size and getting back in "shape" Is vigorous exercise a good idea postpartum? Connect with Stacy: You can connect with Stacy on her Website and on Facebook. Resources mentioned: Preparing to Parent | Stacy Claxton 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

When we recorded this episode she is 1 day shy of 40 weeks! Her daughter, Goldy Wolf, was born three days after we talked. McLean McGown is a mother, wife, Postpartum Doula, Yoga & Pilates teacher, Nutritionist, Buddhist and yoga practitioner living in Los Angeles. Through her own pregnancy and birth experiences, McLean started learning about the birth world and happened upon a career that she never saw coming. Becoming a postpartum doula led her to her truest passion- to support women during one of their most vulnerable times in life and bear witness to their rite of passage into motherhood.  “It takes a village to raise a mother, not just a child”  In this episode, McLean shares: What a postpartum doula is Her personal struggle after the birth of her first daughter Feminine model of working Why breastfeeding is so hard How it’s normal to hate your husband How McLean went from "one-and-done" to a second baby  What You’ll Hear: Difference between lactation educator/counselor and lactation consultant (1:45) What is the postpartum period- how long is it? (7:50) What is a postpartum doula (8:40) How does it work hiring a postpartum doula? (17:30) A day in the life of a postpartum visit (18:00) Financial planning for birth- prioritizing (26:00) Her first postpartum birth experience--driving 2 days postpartum (31:00) Your version of a 40 day lie-in (32:30) What no one tells you (40:40) When you hate your husband… (44:40) What our moms experienced (50:25) How to deal with the last days of pregnancy (52:30) How she went from hashtagging #oneanddone to two (54:00) Her own postpartum plan second time around (57:40)

In this episode, we talk with Ashley Sova, owner of CLE Baby - a local birth and parenting services business. We talk with Ashley about the role that a doula can play in a medicated or cesarean birth. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com  DS005: Unbiased Doula Support for Medicated Births with Ashley Sova Show Notes: 1:10 – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sign up for a free two week trial at www.expectful.com/delivering. 2:35 – Episode Intro 3:23 – Ashley & CLE Baby Bio 5:37 – Association of Doulas for Unmedicated Births 7:39 – Planning for Unmedicated Birth and Needing Intervention 8:10 – Not Projecting Birth Views on Moms 9:22 – What are People Looking for in Doula 11:05 – Differences Between Providing Support for Medicated vs Unmedicated 12:02 – Doula Support During Cesarean 12:10 – Cesarean Support – Typically Scheduled? Or Unexpected but Ends Up Happening 14:44 – Millenials and Becoming an Active Person in their Health Care Decisions 16:52 – Doulas Today vs Doulas of Old – A Movement in the Way of Providing Nonjudgmental Support 18:14 – Relationships with Local Hospitals, Birthing Centers, OBs, Midwives 19:42 – Introducing Your Doula to Your OB/Midwife 20:34 – Postpartum Doula Education and Support 24:42 – CLE Baby Breakdown of Prenatal and Postpartum Doulas 25:20 – Picking a Doula from a Doula Team 26:19 – Specific Circumstances Where You Would Definitely Recommend a Doula 29:28 – How Are You Delivering Strength to the NEO Community? 31:33 – Find CLE Baby Online: Website: clebaby.com Email: hello@clebaby.com Facebook: facebook.com/CLEdoulas Twitter: https://twitter.com/clebabytweets Instagram: instagram.com/therealclebaby/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/clebabypins/ Find Us Online: Website – deliveringstrength.com Facebook – facebook.com/deliveringstrength Instagram – instagram.com/deliveringstrength Facebook Community - facebook.com/groups/DeliveringStrength/

    Today I so enjoyed chatting with Kate Turza. Kate is a mom of 3 and postpartum doula. After navigating difficult postpartum periods with each of her children, she realized that there needs to be better support for new moms. She began her postpartum doula training when her youngest was 3 months old, and has been practicing for over 2.5 years now. She moderates an in-person new mom support group in her area, as well as a Facebook group for new moms, she's also created a directory of professionals in her area (East End Parent Support).  She's also on the board of a non-profit, Long Island Birth Network, which provides education, support, and resources for expecting and new families in her area.  In her episode we chat about: The challenge of having 3 kids under 4 when she had her 3rd How you're always tired once you have kids Consider negotiating bring baby with you back to work if you can How we don't have enough maternity leave How she decided to become a postpartum doula Breastfeeding challenges from a retained placenta An overview of what Postpartum Doulas do How a Postpartum Doula should be called a "Fourth Trimester" Doula The challenge of not dwelling on our decisions The importance of knowing where your postpartum support is in your area The importance of non-judgmental support just for you The importance of checking in And so much more! Enjoy! This episode of the Postpartum Podcast is sponsored by ICON UNDIES. Did you know that 1 in 3 women experience little bladder leaks when they run, jump, sneeze, or laugh? This is especially true for new moms. But because of Icon, You don't have to worry!  Their undies feel like a regular, beautiful pair of underwear, but can hold up to 6 teaspoons of liquid without the bulky, bunchy plasticy feel of a pantyliner.  Icon is also offering listeners of the podcast $5 off your order with code postpartum at checkout.  Today's episode is also sponsored by Ecocentric Mom. Pregnancy & new motherhood are the most thrilling times in any woman's life. - but they can also be the scariest. We're overwhelmed with information about what products are safe & effective for ourselves and our babies. Ecocentric Mom helps you navigate those choices by delivering monthly discovery boxes of products to help you care for yourself and your growing family.  Each month subscribers receive organic, natural or handmade products and lifestyle accessories chosen just for your stage of motherhood - from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. Podcast listeners are invited to use code POSTPARTUM10 to receive a 10% lifetime discount on your subscription. *** As always, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes here. Your reviews really help the show out because they allow it to be more visible so that we can reach more moms.  Do you shop on Amazon?  Use this link and do your shopping as you always would and the show will get a teeny tiny kickback.  You can also support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon.  No donation is too small, for as little as $1 per episode, you can make a huge difference for the show.  Click here to learn more.  Thank you SO much for your support!  

What is a postpartum doula? How does she help smooth your transition as a family? Is she only helpful during the first few days? Can having one lessen your chances of postpartum mood disorders? What if you had a Cesarean, or your baby is extra sensitive? How can you find one? Jackie Kelleher tells us more.

Sarah is a Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner (HRHP). She is also a Birth Doula and a Birth Doula Instructor. However, Sarah wasn’t always working in the Holistic Health background given that she actually spent 11 years working for the Canadian Military as a Medic before she changed her career path. In today’s show, we talk about Sarah’s work as a Birth Doula, and exactly what a Doula does to help women during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We will also be talking about Sarah’s experience as a Fertility Awareness Educator, what the training process was like for her, and how she these two specializations have allowed her to serve women in her practice. Topics discussed in today's episode What is a Doula? What services do Doulas provide women during birth and postpartum? How are Midwifery care and Medical care different than the services that Doulas provide to birthing mothers? Why are women seeking natural birth options more and more? Where does the fear of the birth process come from? How can work with a Doula help women overcome their fear of birth? What is placenta encapsulation and why do women do it? What are some of the benefits of encapsulating your placenta after birth? What is the process of becoming a Fertility Awareness Educator like? How can working with a Fertility Awareness Educator help women improve the health of their menstrual cycles? Connect with Sarah You can connect with Sarah on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter! Resources mentioned Sacred Rush | Sarah Moloney Justisse Healthworks for Women Justisse Practitioner Directory Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)