53: Preparing Your Body for a Smoother Birth - with Lynn Schulte
08/27/24 • 58 min
There are things you can do in pregnancy that will help yoe prepare for a smoother birth. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about how to prepare for a smoother birth.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- How baby’s position can mead to a smoother birth
- Myths about pelvic anatomy and “narrow hips”
- How to prepare pelvic floor muscles for birth
- How to push to avoid tearing
- The truth about Kegels in pregnancy
- Simple posture changes that will make birth easier
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
You can find more about Lynn’s work below:
Websites: Educational Platform: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/
Clinical Practice: https://centerforbirthhealing.com/
Directory for Practitioners Trained by Lynn : https://directory.instituteforbirthhealing.com/
Resources mentioned:
>> YOUTUBE: How to Massage your C-Section Scar
>> YOUTUBE: Close the Pelvic Bones After Birth
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
There are things you can do in pregnancy that will help yoe prepare for a smoother birth. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about how to prepare for a smoother birth.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- How baby’s position can mead to a smoother birth
- Myths about pelvic anatomy and “narrow hips”
- How to prepare pelvic floor muscles for birth
- How to push to avoid tearing
- The truth about Kegels in pregnancy
- Simple posture changes that will make birth easier
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
You can find more about Lynn’s work below:
Websites: Educational Platform: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/
Clinical Practice: https://centerforbirthhealing.com/
Directory for Practitioners Trained by Lynn : https://directory.instituteforbirthhealing.com/
Resources mentioned:
>> YOUTUBE: How to Massage your C-Section Scar
>> YOUTUBE: Close the Pelvic Bones After Birth
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
************************
Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins
🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH
************************
***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.
After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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52: How to Harness Altered States of Consciousness To Reduce Labor Pain
Ready to learn how you can harness the power of your mind to ride the waves of labor and reduce pain? Altered states of consciousness have been widely studied in labor and they can help us naviate birth with more ease
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- What are altered state of consciousness and how do they relate to labor
- How to access altered state of consciousness in labor
- What can disrupt your meditative state
- The science behind altered state of consciousness and why they work to reduce pain
- What you can do in pregnancy to optimize altered state of consciousness during labor
Check out episode 4 for more information about how to cultivate a more blissful birth environment which can enhance altered state of consciousness during labor.
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
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🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH
***********************
***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.
After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you 70 printable affirmation cards as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Next Episode
54: Is It Safe to Eat and Drink During Labor? Unpacking the Evidence and Controversy
Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t” eat or have to stick to clear fluids duirng labor? Is this evidence-based? Let’s unpack the research so you can make a choice that is best for you.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t eat or drink during labor
- What are the risks and benefits of eating during labor
- How to navigate hospital policies that say you can’t eat of drink during labor
- Labor snack recommendations
Trigger warning: discussion of risk of death associated with aspiration
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> Evidence Based Birth Article on Eating and Drinking During Labor
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Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins
🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH
************************
***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.
After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you 70 printable affirmation cards as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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