This week we chatted with Deb Flashenberg about all things prenatal yoga! As two certified yoga teachers, it is always fun to riff with another teacher. There are so many amazing myths around what you can and cannot do as a pregnant person and we take a good stab at breaking down some of those stories. Should a pregnant person twist? How do we find a “middle path” for our clients when it comes to prenatal preparation? All this and more in this episode!

Website: https://prenatalyogacenter.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/

In today’s episode we jam on all things related to the pregnant/postpartum body with one of our favorite prenatal bodyworkers, Adrienne Caldwell. She thoroughly understands the pregnant body, baby positioning, and how to create an ideal environment in the body for a more comfortable pregnancy, efficient birth, and smooth recovery. We discuss everything from glutes that don’t fire to the relationship between oblique tension and abdominal separation. Adrienne takes a detour from traditional massage - fostering relaxation - instead she practices an integrated bodywork that includes structural analysis, movement training and alignment habits. She creates the intersection between bodywork and movement that is so needed in prenatal care. You don’t want to miss this insightful episode!

Website: https://adriennecc.massagetherapy.com/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriennecc.massagetherapy/

 Why do people say one thing and do another? What drives “sales” behavior? How do we get people to want to work with us? Melina Palmer of the Brainy Business Podcast uses behavioral economics (the study and science of why people buy- or not) to help us learn how to make our businesses more ‘brain friendly.’ She provides actionable tips on how to create a message that actually lands for your audience. We also discuss the most brainy way to frame your offerings, pricing strategies, and so much more! Subtle brainy shifts can make a profound impact on attracting more clients and helping those clients to take action. Work smarter, not harder, by learning how to incorporate key behavioral economics strategies into your business! 

Website: https://thebrainybusiness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrainybiz/

Today’s episode is all about cesarean recovery. Maternity care has some blindspots when considering cesarean recovery + rehab protocol. With many other surgeries that are as serious as a cesarean, people are given clear rehab instructions and guidelines. However, with cesareans, very little guidance is given and most new parents are left to seek out resources on their own. In this episode, we take a deep dive into all things cesarean recovery and return to fitness with doctor of Physical Therapy and cesarean mom of 3, Amanda Fischer of Empower your Pelvis. She discusses special considerations for cesarean recovery, the “cesareans save your vagina” myth, and gives us tangible tips on how to support our clients in their cesarean recovery and return to fitness journey. 

Website: https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower.your.pelvis/

What do you do when your client says they want one thing, but the choices they are making are not in alignment with that? This is a common, yet tricky situation to navigate as a birthworker. On one hand, you don’t want to disempower a client by telling them what to do. On the other hand, it’s our job to help our client’s work towards the birth they want- whatever that may be. Liz Hochman of BirthEd has an absolutely genius way of helping clients figure out what they want in a way that both empowers the client and also prepares them for discovering what it is they really want for their birth. We had a great discussion about the alignment of values between the provider and birth place choice and the client’s personal values as a medical consumer. She is a masterful doula and childbirth educator and she shares her secrets with us in today’s episode.   

Website: https://www.birthedmn.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthedmn/

It's all about the 'gram these days! It's no secret that social media presence is very important to business. Yet it can be frustrating, overwhelming and it sometimes feels like you're talking to no one. If you are wondering how to up level your Instagram strategy, this episode is for you. We are joined by Labor and Delivery nurse and Instagram maven, Liesel Teen. Liesel runs the popular "Mommy Labor Nurse" Instagram page and has amassed a following of 289K followers. She pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets to her success and gives us tangible advice on how to use Instagram to gain followers, attention and reach more people!

Website: https://mommylabornurse.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommy.labornurse/

It is a mistake to think that serving a client with a scar on their uterus is the same as serving a client without one. Today we are joined by the ladies from the VBAC Link to discuss how to support families planning a birth after a previous cesarean. We discuss how the model of care is different and talk about all things VBAC, TOLAC (trial of labor after cesarean), and Cesarean birth. We learn about what makes this population special and how to decide what type of birth one might opt for after a cesarean.

Website: https://www.thevbaclink.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VbacLinkGroup/

Racism in maternity care is well documented and it is time that we all wake up. Doula extraordinaire, Denise Bolds MSW, CD (DONA) CLC, discusses the real lived experience of birthing while Black, educates us on the history behind the systemic racism in healthcare and speaks to what we can and should be doing to support the fight. Black birth matters and we all must do our part. This episode is essential listening for everyone who works in maternity care, or honestly just lives in the world we live in today. 

Website: https://www.bolddoula.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolddoula/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/denise-bolds , www.facebook.com/bold-doula
Black Birth Bill of Rights: https://thenaabb.org/index.php/black-birthing-bill-of-rights/
Donate: CashApp $BoldDoula
Other episode resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7lbdD1hq0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtaVQqwFEBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb9_qGOa9Go

There can be a lot of fear / myth around what to eat and not eat during pregnancy. In today’s episode we are joined by the Prenatal Nutritionist, Ryann Kipping, RDN, CLEC to discuss nutrition myths and what we should really be focusing on regarding nutrition with our clients during pregnancy. We even discuss a nutrient that studies show may decrease labor pain. Join us for this informative episode! 

Website: www.theprenatalnutritionist.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist  

How, why, when and what of getting your business online. Adapting is essential, especially with no concrete "end" in sight but it is also daunting and not always so cut and dry. Our guest, Lynn Schulte, is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist who found a way to very successfully take her hands on work and knowledge into the online space. She shares with us how to adapt your business, reasons why your offerings might not be selling and tips for creating unique and in demand offerings. 

Website: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteforbirthhealing/