The NaturalBirth Talk

Breastfeeding rates in the U.S. are much lower than they should be; lower than most other developed and undeveloped countries. And formula is thought of as a completely healthy alternative. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jennifer Margulis, scientific journalist & author of "Your Baby, Your Way" and several other books, about her research into this topic. We share A LOT of information, including:

• How formula became so popular
• Alternatives to canned formula
• Benefits and importance of breastfeeding
• How to properly support breastfeeding
• Personal stories from both of us!

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Margulis' website
• "Your Baby, Your Way" E-book
• Epoch Times online newspaper
• Breast Friends- Breastfeeding Informational Course by H.E.R.B.A.L.*

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Body Balancing includes different exercises and techniques that help your bones, ligaments, muscles, and fascia to be nicely aligned and balanced so your body and baby can be in the best shape and position for birth. When the body and the baby are nicely aligned, birth is often easier and faster than it would've been without proper balancing. Today, doula Steffanie Thomas and I talk about 6 tips to help balance your body before birth.

• Body balancing is important because women are much more sedentary than we were 100 or more years ago.
• There are 6 main body balancing tips that Steffanie and I give to all of our clients. They work the best when they are used often during pregnancy.
  1. Spinning Babies®
  2. Webster Certified Chiropractic Care
  3. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
  4. Prenatal Massage
  5. Maya Abdominal Massage
  6. Prenatal Yoga/Exercise
• There are a few other random things that are helpful, too, like sitting and sleeping smart.
• A properly balanced body often has an easier labor.

Resources Mentioned:

• Steffanie Thomas, Doula
• *Spinning Babies®: Their website lists MANY exercises that are helpful for pregnancy & birth, but it is the specific composition of movements that make them officially Spinning Babies®; I didn't make this clear in the podcast and even refer to some exercises as "Spinning Babies®" incorrectly.
• *One Strong Mama: Not mentioned in the podcast, but an AWESOME online pelvic floor resource!
• Mamaste Fit
• ICPA 4 Kids
• Doula Match

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Stillbirth is always sad and traumatic. Jillian shares her stillbirth with subsequent home delivery in this 2-part story, explaining why she chose to birth at home instead of in a hospital, even after she knew her baby passed.
Jillian shares her entire labor story, how she found out her baby passed, why she & her husband chose to stay home, what the immediate postpartum period looked like, and more.

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Mental exhaustion & adrenal fatigue are real problems in our modern society, especially for pregnant & postpartum moms. Maura Eliza, a traditional naturopath & adrenal fatigue specialist, joins us to talk about her journey with adrenal fatigue & how she handled it.
Flex Health with Maura has a FREE workshop, as well as a paid course that teaches you how to overcome mental exhaustion & Adrenal Fatigue by focusing on small, easy changes that anyone can make time for! Both are linked below.
Resources Mentioned:

• Transform a FRANTIC morning to a PEACEFUL MORNING, in 4 steps
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• Why You Don’t Need Complicated Self Care Routines to Overcome Overwhelm
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• Get Daily Tips to Overcome Overwhelm with my Bestie Texts
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• Free 15-Minute Consultation
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• The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com
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  • Read natural birth stories- and submit your own
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Most people know about postpartum depression, but many do NOT know about the array of other mood disorders that can in the perinatal period. Therapist Beth Ahlin and I discuss these, address why they are so common in our industrialized culture, and encourage moms to reach out if they ever feel symptoms of any of these, as it is NOT shameful to need help.
**TRIGGER WARNING: WE TALK ABOUT SUICIDE UNTIL ABOUT MINUTE 8**

• The "village" is gone; lack of help/support is 1 of several reasons postpartum mood disorders are so common now
• These issues will often start during pregnancy & increase postpartum
• A certain level of emotional changes/feeling, anger, worry, etc. is normal; but if you are unsure, reach out for help
• We explain many mood disorders and signs/symptoms of them
• We explain how to get help
• Beth and I share our personal experiences with postpartum mood disorders

Resources Mentioned:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• Postpartum Support International Hotline: 1-800-944-4773
• Mom's Line St. Louis: 1-314-768-6667
• Beth Ahlin: CE Ahlin, Facebook
• Doula Match

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Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50
https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag
https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

• The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com
  • SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65)
  • Read natural birth stories- and submit your own
• SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!
• Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE