8. Coronavirus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV 2 & Pregnancy
03/10/20 • 27 min
At the time of this posting COVID-19 has descended upon one of my neighboring cities, with the epicenter at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Unfortunately, our community has seen a handful of loses, and my condolences go out their families and friends.
In the wake of this situation, our local birth community has been carefully watching and assisting our expectant families and providing the best support we can. So I thought I would provide an update on what we are seeing in our local hospitals and what you can do to boost your immune health so if the 2019 novel coronavirus spreads further, you can be more prepared with the best information that I can provide at this time. The information about the situation is changing rapidly, even during the time it took me to put this information together, the recommendations have changed several times. But, my overall intent is to help you create a healthy environment for you and your baby, and those recommendations are not likely to change.
Read more: NaturalBirthCompass.com/blog/coronavirus-pregnancy
Don't forget to subscribe if you love birth podcasts about creating a positive birth environment and please share this episode with those you love who will benefit from the information in this show.
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1https://www.contagionlive.com/news/covid19-sarscov2-and-pregnancy-does-the-past-predict-the-present
2https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-coronavirus-china-infections-very-few-infants-getting-sick
3WeiM, Yuan J, Liu Y, Fu T, Yu X, Zhang Z. Novel Coronavirus Infection in Hospitalized Infants Under 1 Year of Age in China. JAMA. Published online February 14, 2020.doi:10.1001/jama.2020.2131
4https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-faq.html
5Besedovsky, L., Lange, T., & Born, J. (2012). Sleep and immune function. Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology, 463(1), 121–137.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-011-1044-0
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Further info & opportunities:
- Learn how to awaken the magic of homebirth with Circle Magic for Homebirth: A Mini-Birth Preparation Course Beyond the Ordinary.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Online Childbirth Preparation Program to prepare for your birth by clicking here.
Watch now at NaturalBirthCompass.com/FreeClass
After watching this 15 minute video, you will know:
- What physiologic birth really is and why stages of labor, lists of hormones, and cervical dilation rates are not enough
- The most common points in labor where tissue damage occurs and how to prevent the causes of tears or episiotomies
- The difference between being 10 cm and being ready to push
_______________________
Further info & opportunities:
- Open your breath, connect to your pelvic floor, and prepare to relax with the Stillpoint Prenatal Breathwork Worshop Recording for free at NaturalBirthCompass.com/BreatheFree.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Prenatal Wellness Program Here
At the time of this posting COVID-19 has descended upon one of my neighboring cities, with the epicenter at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Unfortunately, our community has seen a handful of loses, and my condolences go out their families and friends.
In the wake of this situation, our local birth community has been carefully watching and assisting our expectant families and providing the best support we can. So I thought I would provide an update on what we are seeing in our local hospitals and what you can do to boost your immune health so if the 2019 novel coronavirus spreads further, you can be more prepared with the best information that I can provide at this time. The information about the situation is changing rapidly, even during the time it took me to put this information together, the recommendations have changed several times. But, my overall intent is to help you create a healthy environment for you and your baby, and those recommendations are not likely to change.
Read more: NaturalBirthCompass.com/blog/coronavirus-pregnancy
Don't forget to subscribe if you love birth podcasts about creating a positive birth environment and please share this episode with those you love who will benefit from the information in this show.
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1https://www.contagionlive.com/news/covid19-sarscov2-and-pregnancy-does-the-past-predict-the-present
2https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-coronavirus-china-infections-very-few-infants-getting-sick
3WeiM, Yuan J, Liu Y, Fu T, Yu X, Zhang Z. Novel Coronavirus Infection in Hospitalized Infants Under 1 Year of Age in China. JAMA. Published online February 14, 2020.doi:10.1001/jama.2020.2131
4https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-faq.html
5Besedovsky, L., Lange, T., & Born, J. (2012). Sleep and immune function. Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology, 463(1), 121–137.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-011-1044-0
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Further info & opportunities:
- Learn how to awaken the magic of homebirth with Circle Magic for Homebirth: A Mini-Birth Preparation Course Beyond the Ordinary.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Online Childbirth Preparation Program to prepare for your birth by clicking here.
Watch now at NaturalBirthCompass.com/FreeClass
After watching this 15 minute video, you will know:
- What physiologic birth really is and why stages of labor, lists of hormones, and cervical dilation rates are not enough
- The most common points in labor where tissue damage occurs and how to prevent the causes of tears or episiotomies
- The difference between being 10 cm and being ready to push
_______________________
Further info & opportunities:
- Open your breath, connect to your pelvic floor, and prepare to relax with the Stillpoint Prenatal Breathwork Worshop Recording for free at NaturalBirthCompass.com/BreatheFree.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Prenatal Wellness Program Here
Previous Episode
7. Childbirth coaching Starre session 3
Journey to Birth podcast coaching sessions are special episodes where you get to sit in with me and one of my Natural Birth Compass Program students while I help coach them in their pregnancy to prepare for their upcoming birth. These episodes give you the opportunity for an intimate and up close look at the experience of preparing for childbirth using a very unique method that we call the Natural Birth Compass Program.
This is my third coaching call with Starre, in this call, you will hear Starre share some remarkable breakthroughs in her day-to-day life as she discovers more about how her East type influences her thoughts and actions all throughout her day. You will also hear how she is continuing to improve her Natural Birth Compass strengths to find more balance in her day as she sees cycles at work in new ways.
We will get an update on what she is learning in the Natural Birth Compass online childbirth course and how this approach to preparation is so different than her previous childbirth course, and how she is even finding it applicable as a parent to her toddler.
In this call, we do some physical assessments to help Starre influence her baby into the best positioning possible within her control through some techniques to rewire her brain for better breathing and core balance, as well as some tips for nutrition, hydration and sleep.
Note that this section in particular is focused on Starre's individual physical needs and this information is not to be taken as a recommendation for anyone listening to this podcast. Consult your healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your diet, supplements or medications, especially if you're pregnant.
If you missed our previous coaching calls, I strongly recommend you go back and listen to those before listening to this episode. Now, if you're ready, I hope you enjoy sitting in on this call as we help Starr on her journey to birth.
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Further info & opportunities:
- Learn how to awaken the magic of homebirth with Circle Magic for Homebirth: A Mini-Birth Preparation Course Beyond the Ordinary.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Online Childbirth Preparation Program to prepare for your birth by clicking here.
- See our unique birth plan course Beyond the Birth Plan for Homebirth to write a birth plan that goes beyond ordinary templated plans that don't work for homebirth!
Watch now at NaturalBirthCompass.com/FreeClass
After watching this 15 minute video, you will know:
- What physiologic birth really is and why stages of labor, lists of hormones, and cervical dilation rates are not enough
- The most common points in labor where tissue damage occurs and how to prevent the causes of tears or episiotomies
- The difference between being 10 cm and being ready to push
_______________________
Further info & opportunities:
- Open your breath, connect to your pelvic floor, and prepare to relax with the Stillpoint Prenatal Breathwork Worshop Recording for free at NaturalBirthCompass.com/BreatheFree.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Prenatal Wellness Program Here
Next Episode
9. Prenatal Chiropractic with Dr Sharonrose Samelak
Have you been thinking about seeing a prenatal chiropractor or wondering if it can help you be more comfortable in pregnancy? Well today I have a special guest to help answer your questions about chiropractic and pregnancy.
Dr Sharonrose Samelak is a Family Wellness Chiropractor practicing in Seattle, WA. Her practice is family-focused with an emphasis on providing information to help families make informed choices for their health care.
She is also certified in the Webster technique, a specialty known for supporting prenatal pelvic health, which she will share more about today.
You can find Dr Samelak Seed of Life Chiropractic seedoflifechiro.com, where you can find resources, join her newsletter, or find her office in Fremont if you live in the Seattle area.
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Further info & opportunities:
- Learn how to awaken the magic of homebirth with Circle Magic for Homebirth: A Mini-Birth Preparation Course Beyond the Ordinary.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Online Childbirth Preparation Program to prepare for your birth by clicking here.
- See our unique birth plan course Beyond the Birth Plan for Homebirth to write a birth plan that goes beyond ordinary templated plans that don't work for homebirth!
Watch now at NaturalBirthCompass.com/FreeClass
After watching this 15 minute video, you will know:
- What physiologic birth really is and why stages of labor, lists of hormones, and cervical dilation rates are not enough
- The most common points in labor where tissue damage occurs and how to prevent the causes of tears or episiotomies
- The difference between being 10 cm and being ready to push
_______________________
Further info & opportunities:
- Open your breath, connect to your pelvic floor, and prepare to relax with the Stillpoint Prenatal Breathwork Worshop Recording for free at NaturalBirthCompass.com/BreatheFree.
- Learn about The Natural Birth Compass Prenatal Wellness Program Here
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