Enjoying Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

I share some of my most memorable Hypnobabies classes and experiences teaching. 

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I needed extra support when I was pregnant with my second baby, after my first birth was traumatic.  Someone recommeded HypnoBirthing, Ioved how it helped me feel more confident with my pregnancy.  Then when I was pregnant with my third baby I wanted more tools and found Hypnobabies.  

Let me share with you my experience with both. 

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https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-versus-hypnobirthing-my-experience-with-both/

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I was so excited to be a doula for one of my first Hypnobabies students.  My biggest worry was leaving my nursing baby.  Luckily for me (and my baby) this birth was nice and fast! 

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Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class

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HELPFUL LINKS

Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class

Get Hypnobabies Products here

Positive Birth Videos

Podcast Episodes

Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth

My first baby was born by emergency cesarean after I noticed he wasn't moving one morning after doing kick counts after breakfast. I called the Dr. and went in for a Non-stress test.  He was under distress and was born via emergency cesarean minutes later.  My being aware of his movements saved his life.

I want Mom’s to know how important this is.

I have a confession, I had a friend who years ago (years before I was a childbirth educator or doula) mentioned her baby wasn’t moving as much as normal.  I am not sure why I didn’t say, “Call you OB and get it checked out right away.”  I am not sure what I said, but a few days later she mentioned it again.  That time I did tell her to call her OB.  She did and when she went in she discovered her baby had passed.  I still regret not having said something the first time.

Now if anyone mentions anything about decrease in movements I say “Call right now and GO IN to get things checked out!” Not out of fear, but out of love.

If there is nothing wrong, than mom is reassured.  If there is something wrong, hopefully the baby can be helped.

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I struggled with choosing names, all 3 of my boys were not named until days after they were born. So maybe I am not the best to give you tips on this!  ;)  But in the end we love the names we gave them.  

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YOU DON’T GET A MEDAL FOR MOTHERHOOD,

but maybe you should!

The sacrifices that we make starting in pregnancy, through birth and then that first year are HUGE!

FOR SOME MOMS THE SACRIFICES MIGHT START

Regardless of when the sacrifices start, one thing is for sure.

All moms make sacrifices!

We don’t make these sacrifices FOR a medal, but we certainly do DESERVE one.

In this episode I explain why I created a medal for moms!

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I have been a birth doula since 2006.  In this episode I explain what a birth doula is and why you might want one! 

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Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/enjoy-birth-tip-1-get-a-birth-doula/

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I had a cesarean with my first. 

I am passionate about sharing all types of birth experiences 

and letting moms know that all types of birth can be positive

In today's episode, I share over 12 tips to create a positive cesarean.

enjoybirth.com/12-tips-for-a-positive-cesarean-birth

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Maranda Bower was a wonderful guest to interview for the podcast.

She is the CEO and founder of Postpartum University, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole body healing.

She’s a renowned expert in top educator in the fields of functional nutrition and coaching in relation to postpartum, and is nicknamed The Womb Whisperer, named as a bestselling author, international speaker, and has appeared in over 50 publications.

Her latest book is Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness, and it’s a number one bestseller now available on Amazon.

And she also has a podcast that I’ve enjoyed listening to.

She shares 3 specific things we can do to prepare for the 4th Trimester (postpartum) and make our transition to mothering easier.

We also talk about different cultures and how they support postpartum women.

As well as how you and your baby are both on a journey!

Here is where you can find Maranda and her wonderful resources.

Maranda Bower

https://postpartumu.com/

Postpartum University Podcast

Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness

HELPFUL LINKS

Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class

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