Enjoying Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

Orchid (prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor), shares tips and tools to help with pelvic floor healing.

She shares 3 big DO NOT DO this, tips.  

Then explains what inspired her to develop her Reconnection Ab Lab online program.

I started taking it and will be reporting back in a future episode what differences I have experienced. 

TOPICS COVERED

[00:02:11] postnatal recovery tips

[00:02:19] no sit ups!

[00:03:45] no frontal planks

[00:04:38] do not do double leg lifts

[00:05:10] true confessions - I still have sneeze pee, 16 years after my last birth, can it help me???

[00:08:23] What inspired you to create Ab Lab?

[00:10:01] Orchid couldn't walk after her birth

[00:11:10] fixing abs can fix a lot of problems

[00:13:01] doctors don't have the answers

[00:16:38] where to find Orchid

[00:17:41] conclusion

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https://www.instagram.com/orchidcameron/

https://orchidcameron.com/

https://reconnectionablab.com/

Show Notes enjoybirth.com/ab-lab-orchid

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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

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This is an excerpt from an interview I did with Maile on The Gift of Giving Life podcast (focusing on the spirituality of pregnancy and birth)  

I pulled out the part about affirmations and visualizations and how it helped her.

She also shared her tips so you can harness that power as well! 

[00:00:00] The power of affirmations in preparing for her homebirth

[00:01:54] The power of spiritual creation/visualization

[00:03:39] Affirmation tips from Maile

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Little Alex was a gentleman and let Mommy see his big brother sing in church for Mother's Day.  

After that though, he was ready to come (or maybe just Mom was), and BOY did he come fast.

This is a short, but sweet birth story to bring a smile to your day!

Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/alex-chase-arrives

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This birth story starts with 

"I first want to say that there has never been a more significant

Next I want to say that my birth experience was a very positive one,

Listen to the whole thing!  It is great.  :) 

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It was so fun to interview Orchid.

She is a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, so she has great information to share with us!

She shares how amazing the human body is.

A bit about her struggles trying to get pregnant with her second baby.

Then she jumps into tips for the newborn stage.

From what to remember when you are sleep deprived.

How to handle your partner

and ends off with the 5 simple steps to help with mental health!

TOPICS COVERED

[00:03:17] our bodies are amazing

[00:05:48] Sitcom moment of announcing the pregnancy

all the time and almost every single person, struggled with fertility.

[00:06:25] so many struggle with fertility and loss - you are not alone

[00:07:19] when overwhelmed and sleep deprived - try to remember how much you wanted this baby

[00:07:53] don't overcorrect husbands

[00:09:29] find your community

[00:10:17] find vitamin "community"

[00:10:52] basic 5 list for good mental health after baby

[00:13:12] find Orchid here

[00:15:08] conclusion

HELPFUL LINKS

Find Orchid Here

https://www.instagram.com/orchidcameron/

https://orchidcameron.com/

https://reconnectionablab.com/

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Another great birth story, of a first time mom.

Her birth was about 6-7 hours with 20 minutes of pushing.

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Such a wonderful birth story, showing that even if you sleep through your practice, it can still work.

"All I can say is "wow," our bodies really do know how to have babies if we let them. I am so thankful for this remarkable experience and a new little daughter."

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I love this birth story, where the mom shares how she was comfortable, 

even during transition!  

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I got this great email today with this question 

and while I was typing up an answer to respond to the question, 

I realized what I really need to do is make a podcast episode about this. 

So that’s what I decided to do. I did send my email with my written response, 

but here is an audio response, which I think will be more powerful.

Audio is obviously a better way to demonstrate pushing!

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[00:00:52] It is normal to make or not make noises while pushing

[00:01:16] A Few Pushing Options

[00:02:09] Breathe Baby Out

[00:02:13] Grunting

[00:02:33] Roaring

[00:03:51] Swearing

[00:04:06] Calling on Heavenly Help

[00:04:26] Lower Noises are Better

[00:05:26] Holding your Breath and Bearing Down

[00:06:42] Be Flexible

[00:07:03] Low is Open and Down

[00:07:10] I hope you enjoyed these real life examples

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Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/what-are-the-best-noises-to-make-while-pushing/

2 You Tube Videos on Pushing

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