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Martina is a Mum of 3 crazy, fun, loving and uber cheeky kids! She is a midwife, runs Calmbirth courses, and has just completed her IBCLC certification. She offers her full spectrum services through her business, Hey Baby! Birth & Breastfeeding Support. In this episode Martina shares the stories of her three beautiful homebirths and her breastfeeding journey through her baby raising years. She brings a unique perspective through her expertise in all things birth and breastfeeding! Martina recommends: Birth with Confidence by Rhea Dempsey. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley. Give Birth like a Feminist by Milli Hill. The Midwives Cauldron podcast The Aware Parenting Podcast And this Episode of Rockstar Birth Magazine with Sarah Buckley: https://podtail.com/da/podcast/rockstar-birth-radio/ep02-dr-sarah-buckley-undisturbed-birth/ You can find Martina on instagram here. Support Keep Birth Wild on Patreon here.
This a very special, VERY candid episode with my lovely friend Shalome who is also the creator of Rockstar Birth Magazine and an advocate for all things WOMB POWER!Shalome brings a refreshing, in-your-face voice to the birthing world. Her message is not just about birth. It's about womanhood. It's about power. It's about who we are as beings. Rockstar Births came from Shalome’s passion for birthing and telling real stories and empowering women no matter what kind of birth they have. It’s about being in control, feeling respected and feeling heard regardless of what kind of a birth you have.Shalome has 3 kids of her own and is no stranger to giving birth. In this episode we talk about the importance of harnessing your power and staying in control when your birth doesn’t happen the way you intended it to.So what is the episode REALLY about?Key takeawaysHow research and taking control of your own journey can change your whole birthing experience.How the empowering journey as a woman starts with menstruation and how we should as women teach our daughters to celebrate this milestone.How important it is for women to truly understand their bodies - Shalome didn’t even realise what her period WAS until she was about 25 years old!How damaging the language is around birth and pregnancy and how we need to flip the script.The importance for women as individuals to understand what they want from their birth and how to get it.If you’re pregnant and about to give birth or if you’ve experienced a less than ideal or down right traumatic birth, this episode is for you.LinksConnect with Shalome at Rock Star Birth and InstagramConnect with Lisa on Facebook and Instagram
Nothing but epic proportions will do this woman justice. Shalome Stone is the woman who has modelled what it means to say, "It's better late than never," and embody that whole-heartedly. She is so effortlessly sensual, motherly and instinctual and has taught me so much. This birth world and mothering sphere would be so much more boring if Shalome was not here, let me tell you. She is the purveyor of hilarity and adventures in the womb. Shalome is a pro shit talker and just an incredible human being to have in your presence. Shalome is one of my greatest friends and has been one of the few people in my life that has never put expectations on me. She is consistently there always. You will most likely know Shalome from her magazine, Rockstar Birth Magazine, and if you don't know it - get on it immediately. If there is somebody who is slaying the status quo in the most secretive of ways, it is Shalome Stone. Follow Shalome over on Instagram @rockstarbirthmag and check out the Rockstar Birth Magazine website. Head to my website www.reverenceofself.com for more.
Order your pre-launch copy of the book DOUBLE HAPPINESS MULTIPLIED - What you need to know about having Twins, Triplets, & Quads HERE: https://www.doublehappinessmultiplied.com/twins-triplets-quads-book/ On episode seven of the Double Happiness Multiplied podcast, we explore birthing options for multiples. We talk to Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Professor Craig Pennell about the types of twins that will require a caesarean delivery and those that can be safely delivered vaginally. Founder of Rockstar Birth Magazine and Rockstar Birth Radio, Shalome Stone explains why a birthing plan is important. Hypnobirthing Practitioner and Birthing Doula Elysee Jamieson shares her experience of birthing breech fraternal twins. And, I’ll tell you why my girls were delivered by Caesarean section. By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with all the information you’ll need to make educated decisions about the birth of your babies. Talking About Birth Birth. The topic can get as heated as bringing up politics, religion, or vaccinations at a dinner party. There are many people who have incredibly strong opinions on the matter, oftentimes formed on the basis of misguided information. You’ve probably heard people say things along the lines of, ‘women have been giving birth to babies in the open fields for centuries and they always did fine’, well they often didn’t and the mortality rate was exceptionally high. However, pregnancy and birth have become incredibly medicalised and it’s often difficult to find a middle ground as such. So, whether you’re someone who holds dear to your plans of a drug-free vaginal delivery or you surrender yourself to an attitude of going-with-flow, it’s important to be educated on the possibility that your ideal birth plans might need to be altered....
Today I'm thrilled to be joined on the podcast by Shalome Stone from Rockstar Birth Magazine. [spp-player] When Shalome and I first chatted, it took us a while to figure out what we'd focus on for our pocast chat because we could've had spoken on a whole range of stuff around birth. But once I'd spoken to her for a bit, I knew what it was. Shalome was telling me about her own journey into birth work and what sparked her interest, which for her it was her own crappy first birth experience. Shalome approached her first birth with confidence just believing that because she was a woman she would be fine, she "had all the bits" after all. Basically, she went with the 'winging it' strategy, otherwise known as "going with the flow". Things didn't pan out all that great for her, which you can hear all about in the podcast. When the time came round for baby number two, she knew she had to do things differently. She knew that this time around she would need to do her homework and prepare. If you've been listening to the podcast, you'll know that I keep banging on about the need to prepare for your birth. This preparation is might include things like; educating yourself about birth and the birthing process learning about the birth choices you have and the decisions you might face finding out about the birthing professionals that are available to support you in the lead-up and following your birth doing emotional work if you have fears, anxieties or worries that you need support with mental preparation to help you find toold and techniques that can help you to stay focussed and positive on the day physical preparation in terms of exercises to strengthen your body for birth Phew! Not a bad list for starters! It can be easy to see why this can seem overwhelming at first. But believe me when I say this; it's worth it. YOU'RE worth it! The thing is, the benefits of preparing aren't immediately obvious, especially for first time mums who have NO IDEA what awaits them. So, perhaps I can convince you through talking about the impact of NOT PREPARING, and how using the 'winging it' strategy really does suck. As someone who went with the 'winging it' strategy, Shalome is much better placed to tell how much it does indeed suck. We also talk about budgetting for birth and I ask Shalome "how much should you invest financially in your birth?". She compares our birthing day with other big days in our lives that we spend considerable sums on - namely the wedding, but one thing is clear from our chat. The far-reaching ripple effects of your births mean that investing in your birth is a no brainer. I hope you enjoy our chat! And listen up for this utterly rockstar quote from Shalome "I don't have a magic vagina" If you want to track down Shalome here are all the usual links Website - www.rockstarbirthmagazine.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/rockstarbirthmagazine Instagram - @rockstarbirthmag Podcast - Rockstar Birth Radio [spp-player]
The Circle of Birth - Story Medicine - Birth & Transformation
ROCKCAST! The new podcast!… Welcome to another empowering birth journey. We are joined in this podcast with fellow podcaster Shalome from Rockstar Birth Mag, podcasts and TV. I found the magazines just before I was about to birth my daughter and loved the collaboration, beautiful imagery informaiton and stories The post E22 – How the Rockstar Birth Magazine Mamma Rocked Her Journey – Hospital and Home Birth Stories appeared first on The Circle of Birth.
This is the story of Ameera and Cyrus, who tried to conceive a baby for ten years. It is also the tale of Amelia and Shane and Amelia desire to give back to the world as an altruistic surrogate by donating her eggs and womb. And finally it is the conception and birth story of Shireen, conceived in friendship, by four amazing people. It’s a wonderful story. .. enjoy. Surrogacy: familiesthrusurrogacy.com/ Pre eclampsia /hellp syndrome aapec.org.au/ and preeclampsia.org/ Be sure to check out the other amazing contributors to the Conscious Conception series of Rockstar Birth Radio. And if you're already pregnant, grab yourself a subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine or a membership to the Rock Your Birth program. Both perfectly designed to support you on your pregnancy journey towards a powerful and positive birth experience. You'll find both of these and more, including your own FREE issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine, at rockstarbirthmagazine.com
Rachel Campbell is passionate about supporting women to shine with confidence and grace, as they ride the ups and downs of the fertility roller coaster. As a certified coach and fertility mentor, Rachel inspires her clients to reach for the stars and really live life on their fertile journey. Today Rachel will be sharing all about her own conception and pregnancy journey and her dream to help women feel more understood, nurtured, connected and inspired on their journey to motherhood. Connect with Rachel at: sproutandco.com.au Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest You can also watch Rachel's video with her husband and sister, as they announce their pregnancy and share their conception journey: Our Fertility Journey Be sure to check out the other amazing contributors to the Conscious Conception series of Rockstar Birth Radio. And if you're already pregnant, grab yourself a subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine or a membership to the Rock Your Birth program. Both perfectly designed to support you on your pregnancy journey towards a powerful and positive birth experience. You'll find both of these and more, including your own FREE issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine, at rockstarbirthmagazine.com
Anna Scott is the mother of 2 beautiful children and the egg donor for 6 other special kids. We're going to be learning more about Anna's incredible gift of egg donation and what inspires her to advocate on behalf of those struggling with infertility. Be sure to check out the other amazing contributors to the Conscious Conception series of Rockstar Birth Radio. And if you're already pregnant, grab yourself a subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine, or a membership to the Rock Your birth program. Both perfectly designed to support you on your pregnancy journey towards a powerful and positive birth experience. You can find both of these resources, and more including your own FREE issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine, on rockstarbirthmagazine.com
Donna Preedy has studied human behaviour extensively for more than 5 years using the Demartini Method. With her unique understanding on the mind-body connection, Donna was able to use her holistic approach to wellness when she commenced on her own adventure to pregnancy, through IVF. Today we'll be talking about how Donna has combined her personal experience and professional insights to create her one-of-a-kind program Clearing the Stress of IVF, where she works with women to master their emotions on the roller coaster journey that is IVF. Find out more at donnapreedy.com/clear-the-stress-of-ivf/ Be sure to check out the other amazing contributors to the Conscious Conception series of Rockstar Birth Radio. And if you’re already pregnant, grab yourself a subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine or a membership to the Rock Your Birth program. Both perfectly designed to support you on your pregnancy journey towards a powerful and positive birth experience. You’ll find both of these and more, including your own FREE issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine, at rockstarbirthmagazine.com
Carolyn Chambers is the Mama behind Fourzero, a company that was born from the simple desire to produce baby essentials that would be safe, settling and comfortable for your precious baby from birth onwards. Carolyn established the brand in 2010 from my passion whilst caring for babies and helping parents how to care for their newborn babies as a children's nurse in Europe. In today's episode, Carolyn will be sharing her 10-year journey with fertility challenges that ultimately resulted in her beautiful son. Website: fourzero.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/Fourzero.com.au Twitter: twitter.com/four_zero Be sure to check out the other amazing contributors to the Conscious Conception series of Rockstar Birth Radio. And if you’re already pregnant, grab yourself a subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine or a membership to the Rock Your Birth program. Both perfectly designed to support you on your pregnancy journey towards a powerful and positive birth experience. You’ll find both of these and more, including your own FREE issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine, at rockstarbirthmagazine.com
Melissa Spilsted is a Clinical Hypnotherapist (CHt), Childbirth Educator (BEd, HPCE) and world leader in hypnobirthing education. She is recognised as a pioneer in ‘The Positive Caesarean Birth’, having written the world’s first program in 2011. As the founder and director of the Hypnobirthing AustraliaTM and HypnobubsTMprograms, she is kept busy teaching parents and practitioners worldwide. Melissa is married to Stephen and they have three beautiful boys (aged 6, 8 & 10), who were all birthed using gentle hypnosis techniques. You can find further information on The Positive Caesarean Course at the Hypnobirthing Australia and Hypnobubs websites. Individual albums are also sold through iTunes. Melissa shared her insights on achieving a Positive Caesarean Birth in the Positive Caesarean Birth issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine: rockstarbirthmagazine.com/shop/positive-caesarean-birth
As a mama who was studying natural medicine and wanted a drug free natural birth, a caesarean birth was not part of Carlee Wilson's birth plan. But as her birth journey evolved, Carlee and her husband worked their way through their options and were able to feel positive and supported as their beautiful boy was born. And it was this outlook that absolutely shone through in her birth story. You can read all about Carlee’s birth experience and her decision to choose a positive perspective on her journey in the Positive Caesarean Birth issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine: rockstarbirthmagazine.com/shop/positive-caesarean-birth
I have always been intrigued about what it means to have a planned or scheduled caesarean birth. I am beyond stoked to be sharing the birth stories of Wholefoods blogger, Lisa Corduff, as she talks us through her birthing journey. If you dig Lisa's wholesome vibe (which you will, the girls a total rockstar), be sure to check out her wholefoods wisdom and stories of Keeping Food (and Life) Real at lisacorduff.com And for inspiration and motivation to have an incredibly positive caesarean birth experience, be sure to check out the Positive Caesarean Birth issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine at rockstarbirthmagazine.com/shop/positive-caesarean-birth
Kylie Szabo is the Rockstar Mama of 3 babes. After her first 2 babes were born via unscheduled caesarean birth she knew she wanted a different experience for her third child. Whilst extensively exploring her VBAC options, Kylie also deep-dived into the world of natural and maternal-assisted caesareans, ultimately birthing her daughter via the very first maternal-assisted caesarean birth at her local hospital. You will love Kylie's rockstar support team and incredible determination. If you would like to read Kylie's birth journey in full, pick up a copy of Issue #1 - the Believe In You issue - of the Rockstar Birth Magazine and immerse yourself in her amazing photographs: rockstarbirthmagazine.com/shop/issue-one-believe-in-yourself And to get inspired and informed about what is involved in the natural or maternal-assisted caesarean birth, grab a copy of the Positive Caesarean Birth issue of the Rockstar Birth Magazine: rockstarbirthmagazine.com/shop/positive-caesarean-birth
Suzy Ashworth is an Author, TEDx Speaker, Pregnancy Coach, Business Mentor, and Founder of The Calm Birth School the world’s first video based hypnobirthing school. Her mission is to inspire women to say yes to dreams in birth, life and business. To find out more about Suzy, please visit The Calmbirth School website at thecalmbirthschool.com and sign up for her free hypnobirthing classes from anywhere in the world. And check out her contribution to the Rockstar Birth Magazine issue #6, the Bloom and Breathe issue where she shares her article ‘The Truth About Hypnobirthing’. Today Suzy is talking about the increasing use of social media for childbirth education as pregnant women seek insights and answers through Facebook forums, birth photography shared via Instagram and Pinterest, birth videos shared via Snapchat and YouTube, and birth education shared via websites and apps. There is an online village forming and women are gathering to empower themselves and support others.
Shalome Stone wants to live in a world where women approach their birth with excitement and awe. A highly medicalised hospital birth and 2 sensational homebirths taught her that a little preparation can make ALL the difference, and that you can feel like a Rockstar when you birth, regardless of how you birth. As the Founder and Editor of the Rockstar Birth Magazine and Rockstar Birth Radio, Shalome is dedicated to empowering pregnant mamas to replace their fear of pain with the insights and self-belief to roar their baby out - by creating their own informed, empowered and amazing birth experience. Listen in as Shalome explains how the use of private childbirth education made an incredible difference to her birth experiences, for both herself and her lover. And stay tuned as she interviews leaders in the world of childbirth education about all the available options for you to rock your birth, your way. Enjoy series 2 of Rockstar Birth Radio - Educate Yourself.
Shalome Stone wants to live in a world where women approach their birth with excitement and awe. A highly-medicalised hospital birth and 2 sensational home births taught her that a little preparation can make ALL the difference, and that you can feel like a total Rockstar when you birth, regardless of how you birth. As the Founder and Editor of the Rockstar Birth Magazine and Rockstar Birth Radio, Shalome is dedicated to empowering pregnant mamas to replace their fear of pain with the insights and self-belief to roar their baby out – by creating their own informed, empowered and amazing birth experience. Enjoy this very first episode of Rockstar Birth Radio!
Shalome wants to live in a world where women approach their birth with excitement and awe. A highly-medicalised hospital birth and 2 sensational home births taught her that a little preparation can make ALL the difference, and that you can feel like a total Rockstar when you birth, regardless of how you birth. Shalome encourages pregnant mamas to replace their fear of pain with the insights and self-belief to roar their baby out - by creating their own informed, empowered and amazing birth experience. When she's not gushing about empowering birth stories, you can find Shalome editing her digital-baby, the Rockstar Birth Magazine. Connect with Shalome and her amazing message at www.rockstarbirth.com