DS 006: Improving Birth at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth in Chardon, Ohio

We are on-location in this episode at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth in Chardon, Ohio – hosted by Mother Rising. We talk with several birth workers and individuals who share with us how they hope birth improves in the future.   Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com   DS006: On-Location at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth – Chardon, Ohio   Show Notes 1:10 – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sign up for a free two week trial at www.expectful.com/delivering.   2:35 Intro to Improving Birth Rally   6:44 Shauna Rich – Mother Rising – About the Event 8:08 Monies Raised by the Rally – Future Improving Birth – Chardon 8:30 – Improving Birth – Focus on Access to VBAC 10:30 – Door Prizes at the Rally 11:25 – Messages/Signs at the Rally   12:57 – Danielle Breach – Co-Founder of Mother Rising 13:35 – Danielle’s Speech about How Doulas Improve Birth 14:30 – What Makes Danielle Want to Get Involved with Improving Birth? 15:40 – Danielle’s Sign for the Rally   16:16 – Alayna Spratley – The Nurturing Root 16:34 – The Nurturing Root & Babies Need Boxes 17:17 – Why Alayna is at the Rally 17:35 – Alayna’s Sign for the Rally   18:26 – Alayna’s Intro to Alicia Moellenkamp   19:05 – Sarah Koenigseker – Summa Healthcare 19:18 – Evidenced Based Care 19:47 – Evidenced Based Birth – Rebecca Decker 20:25 – Being Involved in the Rally 21:01 – How Sarah Got Involved This Year 22:46 – Midwives’ Relationships with Residents at Hospital 24:04 – Birth Climate in Akron 25:24 – Sarah’s Sign for the Rally   26:08 – Intro to Alicia Moellenkamp – Roots and Wings 27:15 – What Does Improving Birth Mean to You? 27:41 – Alicia’s Sign for the Rally 27:52 – Alicia’s Role in the Rally 28:30 – Improving Birth – Organization’s History   29:19 – Intro to Tierney Dewan-Saperstein & Parenting Classes at Hershey Montessori 30:03 – Candace’s Experience with Finding Parenting Classes 31:57 – Cultural Push to Improve Birth – But There is a Need for Parenting Knowledge and Classes 33:15 – Parenting Course Topics 34:13 – How Long Have You Been Doing This? 35:23 – Need for Growth in these Parenting Classes 35:54 – What Does Improving Birth Mean to Tierney? 36:55 – Talking About Birth with Daughter   38:21 – Intro to Karen with Carrying with Karen (Babywearing) 39:11 – Different Options for Babywearing Carriers 40:15 – How Karen Got Into Babywearing 41:18 – Master Wrappers: Wrapping Rachel & Babywearing Faith 41:33 – History of Babywearing Locally 42:28 – What Do You Hope Improves About Birth?   44:59 – Candace Gesicki – Cleveland Chiropractic & Integrative Health Center and Birthfit Cleveland 45:28 – Chiropractic Services 46:03 – Birthfit Cleveland 46:55 – How Does Candace Hope to Improve Birth?   48:47 – Jolynn Radin – The Womb Wellness Center 49:07 – Jolynn’s Speech at the Rally – Spinning Babies 49:28 – Spinning Babies Philosophy 50:00 – When Can Someone Start? 50:25 – Alignment of Pelvis 50:44 – What Do You Hope Improves About Birth?   54:00 – Jenna Hull – Prenatal Yoga at Awaken Yoga Studio 54:48 – Yoga’s Role in Getting Baby in Position 55:29 – Tools for Birth 56:00 – Rebozo 57:50 – Community 58:16 – Awaken’s Location 59:04 – What Does Jenna Hope Improves About Birth?   1:00:25 – Delivering Strength   Find Us Online: Website – deliveringstrength.com Facebook – facebook.com/deliveringstrength Instagram – instagram.com/deliveringstrength Facebook Community - facebook.com/groups/DeliveringStrength/