Podcasts about virtual midwife

This meditation is for the breastfeeding mother who finds herself at the intersection of myriad emotions and responsibilities. If you're feeling sleep-deprived, anxious about your baby and your milk supply, overwhelmed by the profound shift in your identity, torn between the roles of mother and wife, grappling with the loss of freedom, experiencing financial strain, succumbing to societal pressures to look a certain way, or feeling compelled to share every moment on social media, this meditation is here for you. These complex and weighty concerns may have left you feeling disconnected from your transformed body and your newborn baby, contributing to your baby's fussiness and neediness. In the midst of this challenging journey, it's crucial to find moments of respite and self-compassion. My hope is that this meditation will  be your sanctuary, a haven where you can slow down, fully inhabit the present moment, and rediscover the beauty of your breath and your profound connection with your baby. It's an opportunity to explore the depths of your inner world, embrace the complexities of motherhood, and find the peace and strength within yourself to navigate this transformative path. Join me in The Due Date Club Whatsapp Support Group "Ask the Virtual Midwife" The group is a hub of expertise and shared  experiences.  See a friendly face, hear a  reassuring voice, and receive guidance that  feels like it's coming from a trusted friend.  Experience the difference that a truly personalized support system, led by professionals can make If you're looking for answers - especially ones that can't wait until you see your midwife/LC/or pead then join the Ask the Midwife Supprot group and get  ✅ Personalized video answers  to your questions and concerns  ✅ Premium access to our library of resources and video answers ✅ Confidence and connection through shared experiences. https://duedateclub.co.za/ask-the-virtual-midwife/

In Nigeria, with the help of artificial intelligence and human midwives, Agnes Health sends voice and text messages to expectant mothers. This helps women prepare for all stages of pregnancy and childbirth.

Being pregnant and having a baby abroad can feel overwhelming... enter: Karen Wilmot, the Virtual Midwife for expats! This interview will: – give you hope and trust for your pregnancy and birth abroad (possibly still during the pandemic!) – offer some mindset shifts to deal with pregnancy-related stress and anxiety – help you navigate doctor's visits abroad – show you, how much control you have – even if you don't feel like you do – tackle cultural differences, and how to find your way – make you feel empowered to take more responsibility in the matter Claim your 50% Off Coupon Code in the session notes: www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode23

Ché is joined on the show today by Karen Wilmot, the virtual midwife. In this episode, we talk about Karen’s journey to becoming a midwife and the 5Cs of preparing for birth. Karen shares her deep wisdom and experience with us, as a midwife attending both hospital and home births and offers us a perspective of using the birth process as an opportunity to build deeper trust with ourselves and our bodies as we move through this sacred experience.Karen has an AMAZING 50% discount offer for our listeners if you use the code “Kombucha” when purchasing one of her online bundles or a private 1-1 session with her. These are limited so grab one quick!   Find Karen: https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/ The Holistic Birth Prep Guide: https://meet.thevirtualmidwife.com/birth-bundle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualmidwife/ The Virtual Midwife Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thevirtualmidwife   Find Anna: http://annamarsh.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_marsh_nutrition/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annamarshnutrition/   Find Ché: https://www.chedyer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indieyogalife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chedyeryoga/

Today, you get to know us a little bit better :) We are being interviewed for a change! The lovely Karen Wilmot - also known as ‘The Virtual Midwife’ chats with us all about Belly Baby Mom, how we started, why we do what we do, the BIG change we have brought to the UAE, and we also shared all our birth stories and more! Also, have you heard of our probing Doula birth support campaign that we launched during World Doula Week? Lots of exciting free events and more coming up this month. Listen in and we look forward to seeing you soon! You can follow Karen Wilmot on her website and listen to her podcast on the below links: Website: www.thevirtualmidwife.com Podcast (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-midwife/id1369615456?mt=2 Lots of love,
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In April of 2011, Jen McLellan launched the Plus Size Mommy Memoirs (now called Plus Mommy) blog, housed within the Plus Size Birthwebsite. This award-winning blog, which has received over 4 million pageviews, focused on topics ranging from plus size pregnancy to birth, body positivity to motherhood. A Facebook page and exploded overnight and brought together thousands of plus size women of all walks of life. After blogging for seven years Jen felt a desire to try something new and deeper explore topics surrounding motherhood and body image. The Plus Size Birth website is now focused on conception, pregnancy and postpartum for plus size people. Whereas the Plus Mommy website and podcast hones in on motherhood and body love, while still sharing stories and resources around plus size Pregnancy. Jen McLellan is a published author, founder of [Plus Size Birth](https://plussizebirth.com/) and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast. She helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood. Jen has grown a community of over 177,000 via the [Plus Mommy Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/plusmommyblog/)page. Her work has been featured in major publications such as Yahoo Shine, Huffington Post, Everyday Feminism, and International Doula. She authored the [My Plus Size Pregnancy Guide](https://plussizebirth.com/my-plus-size-pregnancy-guide/)and co-wrote the Amazon bestseller, [The Peachie Moms Guide to Body Love for Moms](http://amzn.to/2uIQcBN). She has an essay in Jes Baker's book [Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls.](https://plusmommy.com/body-positive-book-club/) As a public speaker, Jen has spoken at numerous events including presenting at the National Institutes of Health. Jen is also a certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother to a charismatic eight-year-old. It was an absolute delight talking to Jen and I am so pleased that she is part of the [Virtual Midwife family](http://hevirtualmidwife.com)  Please join me in my Facebook group [The Virtual Midwife Cafe](https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevirtualmidwifecafe) where I do weekly live mini workshops and share information and resources for pregnancy.

Every day I get asked questions about labor so  I thought it would be a good idea to make a podcast of the top 10. Please join me in the [Virtual Midwife Cafe](https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevirtualmidwifecafe/) where I get to chat about these in more detail and where we have weekly live chats for me to answer your questions or if you have any other burning questions.  * What to do if you lose your  mucus plug. * How to know how far dilated you are. * How to know the difference between Braxton Hicks and contractions * What will real contractions feel like? * How long can you stay at home? * How to time contractions. * How long is an average labor? * What causes the water to break on its own? * What color should it be? * When should you go to hospital if your water has broken. Understanding the full picture of what happens to your body in labor is covered in my [Ultimate Course for Giving Birth](https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/online-birth-pregnancy-course/) and includes the reference eBook. If you have not already downloaded my [Birth Breathing App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birth-breathing/id1295854733?mt=8) then head on over to iTunes and do, so that you can get practising and become more breath aware. Looking forward to seeing you in the my Virtual cafe so we can meet and chat. Karen  [The Virtual Midwife](https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/)

Regardless of whether you are having an elective c/section out of choice or circumstance, it gives you an opportunity to prepare yourself for an exact date. This guided visualisation will fast forward you in time to the day your baby will be born and imagine how you might be feeling, visualise what will happen and mentally prepare yourself so that you are able to go into surgery feeling calm and connected to your baby. Use the time to prepare yourself AND your baby for the journey ahead. I recommend listening to this meditation daily in the week prior to your scheduled date and enjoy.  These meditations are part of my online program preparing you for a safe and gentle birth. See more on my website [The Virtual Midwife](https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/) or join my group on facebook [The Virtual Midwife Cafe](https://business.facebook.com/groups/thevirtualmidwifecafe/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=928774567172861) Here are just some of the ways that I can help you The 10 day Birth Plan https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/online-childbirth-course/  A 10 day guided online course to create a realistic and powerful birth plan that includes the 10 essential elements of birth preparation.  Ultimate Online Birth Course https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/online-birth-pregnancy-course/ A self directed, work at your own pace, holistic course of video, audio and written content to guide you step by step through each stage of pregnancy.  Personal Pregnancy Coach https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/pregnancy-coach/ As your personal pregnancy coach I will guide you step by step through all your pregnancy highs and lows and give you all the support and resources to have a safe and gentle birth. I am committed to working together with you and your partner to co-create your best pregnancy, birth and baby experience. I create a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to expand your view of what is possible and promote discovery of new insights and possibilities. I will encourage you to experience your pregnancy from the inside out. This is a highly personalised package that includes access to all my courses and bi-monthly check in calls. I will guide you through doctors visits, discuss your choices, share the latest evidence and direct you to the best care and resources. Together we co-create a beautiful, positive pregnancy and birth experience.  VIP Experience https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/vip-experience/ I invite you to journey away from life as you know it and allow yourself a weekend away with me to co-create and prepare for your birth. I work closely with Alila luxury boutique hotel brand to offer these VIP 1 or 2 day retreats. The brand reflects my commitment to luxury and service excellence. Alila means “Surprise” in Sanskrit, which suitably describes the refreshing character of their properties and impressions of the guests. Download my App - Birth Breathing https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birth-breathing/id1295854733?mt=8 A simple tool to help you incorporate the 5 essential breathing techniques into your daily life during pregnancy so that you are fully prepared for labor and birth.

It is always a concern if you have been diagnosed with placenta preavia, especially if you are hoping to have a natural birth. This guided visualisation will help you to harness the power of your mind to imagine your placenta gradually moving up and thus allowing your baby to move into the perfect position for birth. Your mind does not know the difference between imagination and reality which is the essence of using visualisation for change. I recommend listening to this daily if you are in your second trimester and you have been told that your placenta is partially or totally covering your cervix.  These meditations are part of my online program preparing you for a safe and gentle birth. See more on my website [The Virtual Midwife](https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/) or join my group on facebook [The Virtual Midwife Cafe](https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevirtualmidwifecafe/)

Real Food for Pregnancy [Lily Nichols](http://pilatesnutritionist.com/), takes prenatal nutrition advice out of the dark ages and provides an easy-to-follow guide for making the best food and lifestyle choices during pregnancy. Most prenatal nutrition advice is either outdated or not evidenced-based. In [Real Food for Pregnancy](http://realfoodforpregnancy.com/), Lily Nichol's debunks a LOT of prenatal nutrition myths. Misconceptions of conventional prenatal nutrition: macronutrients, salt, “foods to avoid,” fish, etc.   In this episode we talk about testing for gestational diabetes—pros/cons of all the methods and traditional postpartum care and the impact of nutrients on breast milk quality. If you are pregnant and wondering about which foods you SHOULD eat and how to get the best nutrition then listen to this episode. Karen [The Virtual Midwife](https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/) is on Youtube Facebook and Instagram[](https://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/)

[Lisa Ferland](https://lisaferland.com/) is the editor and publisher of the [Knocked Up Abroad](knockedupabroad.com.) Series, and she helps other woman tell their stories by self-publishing and crowd funding their books on platforms like Kick starter and Indiegogo. In this episode she shares her 2 vastly different birth stories (first baby born in hospital in USA and 2nd baby born (accidentally) at home in Sweden) and goes on to share how this prompted the Knocked Up Abroad series. Lisa is a change maker, a thought leader and a fellow expat. I met her earlier this year at the Families in Global Transition conference in Den Hague, Netherlands after years of communication through our shared interest of birth abroad and supporting women. You can follow her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lisaferlandconsulting) or connect with her on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaferland/) You can find a fill transcript of the interview on my [blog at the Virtual Midwife](http://www.thevirtualmidwife.com/blog/)

Today’s Mindful Expat Guest is Karen Wilmot! Karen was born and grew up in South Africa. Growing up with a mother who was a midwife, Karen was exposed from an early age to inspiring stories of women giving birth. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a midwife herself. Karen’s love of travel led her to live in many different countries – including Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, and Mexico. For the past 13 years, she has been living in Oman, where she established the first private community services there supporting expat women during pregnancy and birth. More recently, Karen was inspired to take her work online to reach women around the world in search of support and guidance as they navigate the birth process while living abroad. She started the Virtual Midwife, an interactive online platform where she provides personalized care, information, and support for expat women around the world, many of whom who have limited or no access to quality prenatal advice and care. An advocate for a holistic approach to birth, Karen incorporates mindfulness, yoga, and other methods for working with the mind and the body to promote health and wellbeing for the women she works with. What you’ll hear in this episode: • Some of the cultural differences that women and families may encounter when navigating pregnancy and birth in a foreign medical system. • The importance of being informed about the medical system in your host country and knowing the right questions to ask to make sure you get your needs met. • The importance of mindset and expectations in our experiences of pregnancy and birth (whether in a foreign country or not). • How to recognize the factors that are within your control and accept those thing that may be outside of your control as you navigate pregnancy and birth in a foreign country. • The importance of self-awareness and mindfulness (the ability to remain truly present) in pregnancy and birth.   Resources mentioned in this episode: • Karen mentioned Jack Canfield's book, Chicken Soup for the Soul. • Karen also recommended Pam Grout's book, E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality (which I will be adding to my own reading list!). • Karen recently released a Birth Breathing App to help women practice breathing techniques to prepare for birth. This app is currently a free download for either iPhone or iPad! More about Karen and how to follow up with her: To learn more about Karen's online program, including her online course, you can visit her website at www.thevirtualmidwife.com. There you can also find a blog and other helpful resources. As mentioned above, you can find Karen's Birth Breathing App on iTunes.  You can also find Karen on Facebook or Twitter, and you can email her directly through the contact page of her website. Stay in Touch! To make sure you don’t miss future episodes of Mindful Expat, you can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcasting app. To receive monthly summaries of podcast episodes and stay up to date on other announcements and resources, sign up for the Mindful Expat Podcast Newsletter! (When you sign up, you’ll also receive a free mp3 guided mindfulness exercise to practice on your own!) And, finally, if you’d like to get in touch and leave me a voice message with a question or comment that may be played in a future episode, you can do so here!

Karen Wilmot is the founder of the Virtual Midwife, where she supports expecting expats during the entire pregnancy. She understands perfectly how challenging it is to go through a pregnancy while abroad, as she herself is a serial expat and has been working with others who lead the same lifestyle for a decade. Karen is also one […] The post Give Birth Beautifully with the Virtual Midwife, Karen Wilmot | UFP 10 appeared first on Uncharted Family.

Karen Wilmot was born in South Africa. When she grew up she followed the footsteps of her mom and became a Midwife. Also, her passion for traveling took her around the world. Her career has allowed her to work on a diamond mine in South Africa, in a small village in Mexico, in a military hospital in Saudi Arabia and with the Royal family of Oman. In Oman, she also established between 2009 and 2015 the first private community services supporting expat women during pregnancy and birth. It was seeing how valuable this service was, coupled with her desire to go travelling again that gave her the amazing idea to go virtual. She decided to become a (http://www.thevirtualmidwife.com) and build an interactive online platform providing personalized care, information and support for women who have limited or no access to quality prenatal advice and care. She offers both online support and a VIP fly in/fly out service. Download Karen's Top 10 tips to giving birth abroad! Glimpse on Karen's insights in this episode: What are the differences and similarities of pregnancy/giving birth that we can see in different cultures. What is the role of a Midwife and a Doula. How did technology affect the process of pregnancy and birth. How to manage the overwhelming and sometimes contradictory infomation we find online. How to choose the right support system for the pregnancy and post natal period. Some practical guidance on the things to look at when pregnant and giving birth. Find Karen: Website:  www.thevirtualmidwife.com (http://www.thevirtualmidwife.com) [fbcomments]

Welcome! My guest today is Karen Wilmot, The Virtual Midwife.  She has assisted over 500 women in giving birth, but has never been pregnant or given birth herself.  Twice, she stepped away from her work when the desire to have her own baby overshadowed the joy she could feel at others’ birth experiences.  At age 47 now, Karen has found peace and a deep sense of purpose in her work.  She now says that NOT having children has been her greatest teacher and the driving force behind her work. In this episode, you’ll learn the following about Karen’s journey: How Karen always thought she would have children; How the death of Karen’s mother while she was young made her lose her sense of family and live a rebellious life; After years of traveling and several relationships, Karen reached the point in her early 40’s when she said, “That was it.”  Her window of opportunity had closed; How she went through a relevant and acute grieving process; How one patient helped her recognize her “mothering of mothers” as an outpouring of nurturing and maternal instinct; How Karen uses yoga, breathing, and chanting to help ground her emotions; Karen shares details about her “Finding the Mother Within” workshops and how they have helped her heal; How women are often deceived into thinking that the only path to fulfilment involves motherhood; How Karen took the first steps of moving forward through her disappointment; How she can express herself creatively in several specific ways, all because she does NOT have children; The benefits of not having kids are the freedom to travel, a deeper level of compassion for others, and the ability to inspire others through your circumstances; How Karen has drawn inspiration from every woman she has ever assisted in childbirth; Karen’s advice to women going forward:  respect each other and the path each one travels.  Celebrate creativity and the ability to nurture and love. Find Karen at www.expatsexpecting.com Respect each other’s choices.  We’re all great in our own way, but we don’t all have to travel the same path. For more episodes of "Unclassified Woman" see www.michellemariemcgrath.com