24. Understanding the Stages of Labor and How to Work With Our Bodies
01/25/23 • 45 min
Today we are talking to you about how you can prepare for your upcoming labor and delivery. We cover everything from the different stages of labor and what to expect in each one, to optimal laboring positions whether you choose to get an epidural or not. We touch on the emotional side of things including who is going to provide you with support during the duration of your labor and delivery and how you want them to talk to you throughout. Finally we cover the different pain management options and how people with rituals tend to cope a lot better than those without.
Birth is really unique to each person and each birth journey can be so different. The one thing that we try to emphasize in this episode is that labor really is intuitive. We are just trying to give you tools so that your toolbox is full. When you get into labor we want you to remember these things and recognize them as normal. We want you to know that you are okay during labor and make sure you have plenty of options so that you are able to find what works best for you.
If you know other women that are going to be birthing a child soon, put this in your Instagram story and tag them and @expectingandempowered so they can feel empowered during their delivery. This episode has more information than we ever got in preparation for our births and this info is for free. If you could help us out by texting it to a new mama we would really appreciate that!
Prepping for Labor + Delivery Online Course - for 25% off, enter PODCAST25 at checkout
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Expecting and Empowered YouTube Channel
Today we are talking to you about how you can prepare for your upcoming labor and delivery. We cover everything from the different stages of labor and what to expect in each one, to optimal laboring positions whether you choose to get an epidural or not. We touch on the emotional side of things including who is going to provide you with support during the duration of your labor and delivery and how you want them to talk to you throughout. Finally we cover the different pain management options and how people with rituals tend to cope a lot better than those without.
Birth is really unique to each person and each birth journey can be so different. The one thing that we try to emphasize in this episode is that labor really is intuitive. We are just trying to give you tools so that your toolbox is full. When you get into labor we want you to remember these things and recognize them as normal. We want you to know that you are okay during labor and make sure you have plenty of options so that you are able to find what works best for you.
If you know other women that are going to be birthing a child soon, put this in your Instagram story and tag them and @expectingandempowered so they can feel empowered during their delivery. This episode has more information than we ever got in preparation for our births and this info is for free. If you could help us out by texting it to a new mama we would really appreciate that!
Prepping for Labor + Delivery Online Course - for 25% off, enter PODCAST25 at checkout
Links & Resources
Expecting and Empowered YouTube Channel
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23. Larissa from @steadyparents on Managing Overstimulation During the Little People Years
Today, we are so lucky to sit down with Larissa Geleris from @steadyparents. She is an occupational therapist who specializes in helping parents to regulate their senses and emotions to nourish their relationships with their children.
Larissa shares how she focuses on getting parents what they need so that they can show up in a way that they are proud of for their kids. She also shares why she is so passionate about helping parents find their steadiness.
If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate it if you shared it in your Instagram story and tagged @steadyparents and @expectingandempowered. Thanks so much for listening!
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25. Dr. Alice On Healing Your Birth Trauma
Today we sit down with Dr. Alice Pickering who is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified clinical trauma specialist. She owns her own private practice and has an incredible Instagram account where she shares resources for women and mothers that are going through different phases of their lives.
Dr. Alice explains how she got started in psychology and how her own mothering experiences have impacted her practice. She breaks down what birth trauma is and what occurrences put some women at a higher risk for it than others. Dr. Alice gives tips on how someone who is feeling grief from their own birth experience can work through it.
It can be hard to recognize when it is the right time to seek professional help when dealing with something as threatening as birth trauma. Dr. Alice explains when it might be the right time to reach out beyond just talking with your family and friends. Maybe you might have a friend that has or is going through something similar? Dr. Alice walks us through what we can say and do to best support that individual.
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