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In today’s episode, we chat with Certified Professional Midwife Paige Beckett. She’s been heavily involved in the Georgia birthing community for many years now and started out as a doula and lamaze and Baby Steps childbirth educator.  From there, she assisted with many homebirths and continued her birthing education to become a CPM as well as earn her Bachelor of Science in Midwifery.  We also chat about:

• What she’s learned over the years as a midwife
• Words of wisdom she has for those seeking a homebirth
• The difference between a doula and a midwife
• What the midwifery model of care looks like 
• Sustainability in the midwifery community 
• Ways to impact the birthing community in Georgia 
• And more! 

Connect with Paige: Instagram and website

Resources mentioned in the show:

Real Food for Pregnancy 

Article about 29% increase in homebirths 

National Association of Certified Professional Midwives 

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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In today’s episode, Dr. Shannon interviews Imani Byers-Quaterman who is the founder of Rebyrth Wellness, co-founder of Your Rebyrth Tribe, a full spectrum-doula, and a licensed social worker certified in perinatal mental health.  Our conversation includes:

How her doula work began
How she was informed about birth growing up
How her faith plays a part in her work
Her current training as a childbirth mentor with Birthing from Within
The issues facing black and brown moms in the birthing community 
Ways to impact the black maternal mortality rate
The ways she impacts the birthing community with perinatal mental health counseling
And more!

Connect with Imani:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter 

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael share what's new with the podcast, what's happening in their businesses, and how they are navigating the summer with the kiddos and camps and all the things they wanted to do but haven't done yet.

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North Atlanta Birth Services

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Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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It’s always an honor and such a treat when moms share their birth stories on the podcast.  Today Dr. Shannon chats with Jessica Patterson about her four different births.  To hear how each birth unfolded, how she created her birth support team, what research she did for each birth, and how her last birth was an unassisted homebirth, will leave you inspired, empowered, and informed!!  We discuss:

• Her first birth and what led to her unplanned cesarean
• How she went from cesarean to homebirth (3 times!)
• Who was on her birth support team and how her team changed with each birth
• How her husband reacted to each birth
• What she learned from each of these births
• How her last birth ended up as an unassisted homebirth
• Her words of wisdom for expecting moms (you don’t want to miss what she has to say!)

Resources:

Episode 15: Inside Look with Home Birth Midwife Rachel Hart

Christian Hypnobirthing 

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North Atlanta Birth Services

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Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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Certain types of stress (eustress or good stress) can be beneficial for the body. Chronic stress is what can be detrimental to your overall physical and emotional health.  In this episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss 7 Ways to Manage Stress During Challenging Times (a blog Dr. Shannon wrote several years ago.) They share how these practices and tools can be used to handle the natural and/or unexpected stressors of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.  In this episode, they discuss:

• How regular chiropractic care can build adaptability reserves
• The power of exercise and sunshine
• Breathing techniques for pregnancy and postpartum
• Meditation, prayer, and birth affirmations
• Yoga for connecting movement and breath
• Using essential oils aromatically during labor
• Journaling can help process emotions
• And more!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Episode 73: 5 benefits of  prenatal chiropractic care
• Episode 70: Tips for exercise during pregnancy 
• Episode 61: Breathing exercises for pregnancy and postpartum
• Episode 85: Visualization techniques for birth and life 
• Episode 96: Prenatal and postpartum yoga
• Episode 35: Essential oils for pregnancy, labor, birth 
• Rachael's blog with printable affirmations

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North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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Dr. Brittany Zis is a physical therapist and founder of Mother and Baby Wellness Collective and she joins us on the show to talk about pediatric physical therapy.  She’s passionate about caring for mom as well as baby, and she does this through in-home 1:1 pediatric physical therapy, gross motor play classes, virtual Breath and Core series and so much more!  We talk about:

What is pediatric physical therapy?

How does it differ from adult care?

Why might an infant need physical therapy?

What do pediatric PT sessions look like?

What are some common issues she works with?

What are the treatment outcomes?

How does Mother and Baby Wellness Collective support moms? 

Connect with Dr. Brittany

Mother and Baby Wellness Collective

On Instagram 

On Facebook

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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In this episode, Doula Rachael is interviewed by Gigi Vera Vincent on the Ready For Baby Podcast. Doula Rachael, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, shares all about the Lamaze Method.  Gigi is a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, lactation educator, and mother to three amazing kids. The conversation includes:

• What are the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices?
• How can we find the best position for labor / birth?
• How can we enhance our birth experience by choosing the right location and provider?

Resources:

Ready For Baby Podcast

A Simple Home - Empowering New and Expecting Families

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North Atlanta Birth Services

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Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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In today’s episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss managing expectations as it pertains to birth (and beyond). As a doula and a prenatal chiropractor, we are intimately involved in helping women navigate not only the physical side of birth, but the emotional aspect too. In this episode, they cover:

• Diving deeper into how you were informed about childbirth.
• How to prepare for childbirth in a meaningful and effective way.
• How to navigate the birthing process and the importance of “being the bamboo”.
• How the gap between our expectations and reality can lead to guilt and shame about our birth and how to reduce the gap.
• How your worth is not dependent upon how you give birth.

Resources mentioned in the episode:
Episode 86: Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Care Provider
Episode 76: Five Benefits of Labor Doula Support
Episode 66: Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
Episode 46: Role of Chiropractic and Childbirth Education
Episode 44: You’re Not Alone with Shannon Weist, Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Episode 33: Building Your Birth Support Team
Episode 17: All About Birth Doulas with Rachael
Episode 19: All About Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Dr. Shannon
Episode 14: Choosing a care provider for your birth

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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We have two birth stories from Ashley Lingerfelt. Ashley is a former doula, an infant and perinatal mental health counselor, and cherished friend and client to Doula Rachael. These stories shed light on the unpredictable path to giving birth and the ways you can feel empowered, confident, and supported through it all. 

In her first birth, she navigates an induction at 42 weeks and a long labor and birth that she describes as “very hard and very beautiful”. In her 2nd pregnancy, Ashley was determined to build her birth support team in a way that helped her feel fully supported no matter what arose. She aimed for individualized and autonomous care where she stayed present and in the driver's seat at every moment.  Ashley’s 2nd birth also went to 42 weeks but this time labor started on its own. How the 2nd birth unfolded is very different than she ever expected. Listen in to hear how Ashley navigated the ups and downs of pregnancy and birth and her advice for anyone preparing to give birth.

Connect with Ashley

Playtime Therapy

On Instagram

On Facebook 

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.  

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“Childhood is tricky to navigate. Emotions are big. Self-regulation is little”  Today we chat all about infant and early childhood development with licensed professional counselor, Ashley Lingerfelt.  Parenthood has a way of stretching us mentally, physically, and emotionally, and sometimes we need support.  In this episode, we dive into:

What is playtime therapy as it pertains to the 0-12 year age range?

What techniques Ashley uses?

What are some of her favorite resources for parents?

What does a playtime therapy session look like?

What are the developmental issues and outcomes she sees in the office?

What is perinatal mental health and how does she work with moms?

Connect with Ashley
Playtime Therapy
On Instagram
On Facebook 

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Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.