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337: Evidence Based Birth®️ with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

Birth Trauma, Birthing Support, PodcastMay 13, 2024431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Evidence Based Birth®️ Having information and being empowered to make decisions are ways to protect mental health. Nothing is more disempowering than finding out later that you had choices of which you were unaware at the height of a mental health struggle. All of these concepts apply perfectly to birthing situations. One…

307: Golden Hour Birth Stories

Birth Trauma, Birthing Support, Podcast, PostpartumDecember 26, 2023423Views 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Golden Hour Birth Stories One of the main goals of this podcast is to empower and support people through sharing stories because we know that hearing the experiences of others can help us feel not so alone in our struggles. Today we meet two moms who host the Golden Hour Birth Podcast,…

292: Sports Psychology Strategies for Empowered Birth with Dr. Carla Meijen

Birthing Support, Podcast, PregnancyOctober 16, 2023823Views 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Sports Psychology Strategies for Empowered Birth Welcome back for another great episode! I’m joined by Dr. Carla Meijen to discuss her book, Empowered Birth: Lessons From Sport Psychology for Your Maternity Journey. Her book is a fascinating take on how pregnancy can be viewed as an endurance sport. Join us to learn…

208: Perinatal Loss, Black Women, Birthing and Protecting Wellness

Birthing Support, Podcast, Wellness / PreventionJuly 12, 2021509Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s guest shares her story of pregnancy losses and the resulting anxiety and depression that made the journey to parenthood very challenging. Join us to hear her inspiring story of healing and hope. Dorienna M. Alfred, Ph.D., PMH-C is a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health professional. She is the owner of Works of…

137: Healthier Birth Outcomes from Black Moms and Babies

BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastFebruary 11, 2019609Views 0Likes 0Comments

Why are birth outcomes for black women in the US so much different than for white women? The statistics are shocking, and we should all be concerned about this disparity. What can be done about it? Today’s show dives deep into the problem and possible solutions. Alexandra Samuel-Sturgess, LCSW, is passionate about possible solutions…

136: Doulas and Birth Trauma Recovery

Birth Trauma, Birthing Support, PodcastJanuary 28, 2019679Views 0Likes 0Comments

Many people still may not be clear about the role of a doula in prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. On today’s show, we’re focusing specifically on how a doula can help with trauma for the mother and reduce overall risks during the entire pregnancy and birth process. Courtney Butts is a Licensed Master Social…