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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

Tracy Donegan

At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined by Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitter.com/GentleBirth
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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - Power Pose Your Way to a Positive Birth

Power Pose Your Way to a Positive Birth

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

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09/03/18 • 11 min

Is it possible that the way you move in labor can make your hormones work for you – or against you? Yes!

Is it possible that intentionally adopting a ‘power pose’ in labor can influence your mind and body in positive or negative ways? Yes!

Is it possible that what you wear in labor can influence how you feel in labor? Hospital gown or athletic wear? Yes!

Listen in and learn about power posing for birth.

Amy Cuddy's TED Talk

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV

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https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - A Dad's Experience of Homebirth

A Dad's Experience of Homebirth

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09/10/18 • 25 min

In this episode you'll meet David and hear about his experience of homebirth including a transfer to hospital.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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https://www.GentleBirth.com

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - Iron in Pregnancy

Iron in Pregnancy

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11/03/21 • 40 min

Learn more about an important blood test you may not have been offered in pregnancy and why requesting it can empower you to optimize your health during pregnancy as well as stack the odds in your favor of having a more positive birth and postpartum.

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immunity Affirmations

GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immunity Affirmations

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

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03/20/20 • 8 min

Reduce stress and support your immune system in pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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https://www.tiktok.com/@gentlebirth

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immune Booster for Pregnancy

GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immune Booster for Pregnancy

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03/19/20 • 29 min

Several studies over the last 20 years suggest that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter the immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth
https://www.tiktok.com/@gentlebirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - The Gift of Surrogacy - Kat Roberts Shares Her Journey

The Gift of Surrogacy - Kat Roberts Shares Her Journey

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

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01/18/19 • 36 min

In this episode we meet Kat Roberts who describes her journey as a surrogate for a very excited family.

To learn more about Kat's classes visit: http://www.katroberts.com

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - Choosing to Freebirth (Alex Roberts Tells Her Story of Choosing to Birth without a Medical Careprovider)

Choosing to Freebirth (Alex Roberts Tells Her Story of Choosing to Birth without a Medical Careprovider)

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

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01/09/19 • 64 min

In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth.

To learn more about Alex's art work visit https://www.patreon.com/PinwheelArt

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - Breech Birth - An Interview with Dr Rixa Freeze - Vaginal Breech Birth Expert

Breech Birth - An Interview with Dr Rixa Freeze - Vaginal Breech Birth Expert

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

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11/12/18 • 49 min

Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.

Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow Dr Freeze's blog here - http://rixarixa.blogspot.com/

Link to Dr Freeze's new paper on breech homebirth

https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1186/s12884-018-2033-5?author_access_token=UzRxAqc6iut_UTeHuaJ2Dm_BpE1tBhCbnbw3BuzI2RMC2fqmuUaxemzYK3squ1xxL8MNjzLH_LjU-o9CEwUA83_fwDOpDoleksGMyRFrwmFrdquW2HgD9YaftjYYOgzpcwqC797rYMMV9yxhM5bIUw%3D%3D

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - How a Birth Doula Can Help You Have a Positive Birth

How a Birth Doula Can Help You Have a Positive Birth

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10/29/18 • 45 min

More parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

For more information on Brenda's services visit

https://www.brendabaar.com/

To learn more about becoming a doula visit

http://www.DONA.org

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GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding  with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests - Compassion Focused Therapy - An Exciting New Approach to Pregnancy & Postpartum Emotional Wellness

Compassion Focused Therapy - An Exciting New Approach to Pregnancy & Postpartum Emotional Wellness

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests

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10/08/18 • 54 min

Meet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

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How many episodes does GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests have?

GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Labor, Kids & Family, Pregnancy, Midwife, Podcasts, Hypnobirthing and Mindfulness.

What is the most popular episode on GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests?

The episode title 'GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immunity Affirmations' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests?

The average episode length on GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests released?

Episodes of GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests are typically released every 14 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests?

The first episode of GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests was released on Aug 29, 2018.

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