Tune in with us for the latest episode of our 'Strong As A Mother' podcast as we are joined by Bethany Arrington of Genesis Birth and Wellness. Bethany is the first African American woman to offer home birth and a birth center in the Upstate. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife with over 15 years of experience working with mamas and women's health. She began her journey as a labor and delivery nurse but made her way into Midwifery Care, with 10 years' experience in the field today. During her career, she has delivered 700 babies!! Now THAT is impressive. Bethany touches on the importance of the relationship between mama and midwife, and how to choose the right midwife for you. She shares her first birth experience with us and also gives some tips on how to avoid the 'fear of birth.' For so many women, the anxiety of their delivery follows them throughout their pregnancy, but Bethany recommends research be done in advance to help comfort the new mom. Along with prenatal care and delivery, she also provides an array of women's health services. You can visit Bethany for standard GYN visits, birth control, hormone balance checks, and as a resource for adolescents to better understand their bodies and puberty. We are so thankful to hear from Bethany on this episode of our podcast and be sure to check out her website www.genesisbirthandwellness.com to get more information on working with her. 

Tune in with us as Dr. Rebecca Rinko, of Bon Secours Urogynecology, dives into the world of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Rinko is a surgeon who specializes in pelvic floor issues. She has a passion for educating women about their pelvic floors and works with them to individualize a care plan unique to their needs. Listen as she addresses the common question of urogynecology vs gynecology and enlightens us on her most favorite conditions to treat. Her ultimate goal is to help improve the quality of life of patients by treating problems related to urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. 

We are so thankful to have one of our former patients, Ashley, featured on our newest podcast episode.

She has prevailed through her long journey with her pelvic floor issues, but has finally got the help she needed with Body Works.

Listen to this episode as she takes through her personal experience with pelvic pain and navigating through her symptoms. She explains what sets Body Works apart the quality of our care.

We are proud to have her as part of the Body Works family and wish her success in her continued journey. If you have strugged with pelvic pain, give Ashley's story a listen!

Carrie is the owner of Hatched Midwifery in Greenville, South Carolina. 

She was a doula before ultimately transitioning into her career as a licensed midwife. 

She has a passion for helping women soak in every detail of the birth experience that they wish to have. Her team travels for home births to support moms in the atmosphere where they feel the most comfortable. Listen as she discusses the challenges she has faced during her career and the extent of care that her team provides for her moms.

Midwife means 'With Woman' and they are responsible for providing prenatal support, and birthing support, as well as being present for 6-8 weeks postpartum. If you are interested in hearing more about Carrie's Midwifery practice and getting in touch with her you can find her information here!

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Join us as we hear from Victoria Yates, an Intuitive Eating and Body Image coach located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Victoria is a pioneer in changing the way we see healthy and removing the concept of weight loss. 

She works closely with women who struggle with both body image and their relationship with food. She is a former nurse who had her own personal struggles with her relationship with food and her body. 

Learn the truth of the Diet Cycle and why it doesn't provide sustainable results!

Working with Victoria will involve: a 6-month program - Getting to the root cause of your struggle with food + body image - weekly coaching calls - eliminating negative thoughts and starting OVER with your idea of what nutrition and a healthy relationship with food look like.

Join us on this episode of the Strong As A Mother Podcast as we discuss the journey of Maureen and Susan's careers as Midwives, where they have devoted their lives to helping women through their pregnancy and the birthing process. They provide 1:1 care for each woman to tailor their birthing experience as they wish. Greenville Midwifery is the first Nurse-Midwifery practicing in Greenville County to deliver in the Upstate in a long time and were the first of their scope to have hospital privileges. The term Midwife translates to "With Woman" and in this episode, they will explain the benefits of working closely with a Midwife during your pregnancy and what the relationship will look like for you. 

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Looking for an all inclusive moms group? Jen and Ashley have brought just that to their listeners in the Greenville area. They cover everything from finances and parenting to sports and life.  Take a listen to this episode to support Moms on the Move!