In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about how to deal with fear in pregnancy. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Where does fear come from? What’s “normal” when it comes to fear? What can you do to work through your fear and come out even stronger? Why might […]
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about second trimester ultrasound and open up your mind to information you won’t commonly be given. This is a hot topic and we all know someone who could learn and grow from this podcast! Please share and feel free to leave comments. Just press PLAY below […]
After my first miscarriage, I didn’t do much beyond reading the relevant chapters in my midwifery textbooks, and doing a semi-unreasonable about of internet research, but ultimately I came to a place where I was ok with believing it was most likely a fluke, and that next time would work out. After I was through […]
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I have the honor of talking with an amazing woman that wanted to share her story with you. You can hear the audio at the bottom of this post. Her journey to having an unassisted “Indie Birth” is inspiring, empowering and changed her forever. I think you will […]
Indie Birth: A birth experience arising from decisions made in alignment with your individual truth. Making and owning your birth decisions based on your own unique needs, desire and intuition. Not subject to anyone else’s authority. Autonomous; free. You know you’ve thought about it. Whether it’s firing your current care provider, finding another or just […]
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about things you should know when it comes to caring for yourself in the second trimester. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… How to care for yourself in the 2nd trimester. What the “theme” of the 2nd trimester is. What you may […]
What is ultrasound? Ultrasound is a technology that works similarly to the way bats use echoing sound waves to fly and hunt at night. Ultrasounds within the context of pregnancy and birth are used to get information by creating images of the baby, the baby or placenta’s blood flow, or listening to the baby’s pulse. […]
In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about some options you may not know about to help you round-out your self-care. None are necessary, but all may help balance and support you. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… 5 amazing ways to naturally support your pregnancy. Ways to use […]
