My guest today is Jennifer Hampton. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a particular interest and specialized training in perinatal mental health. She is a frequent member of my interdisciplinary team. Jennifer has a rather unique way of melding her experiences as a therapist, mom and coach and although I’ve never had a session with her myself, there is a common theme that I get from my clients when they report back to me and boy do I wish I could be a fly on the wall! Anyway, I’ll let you, the listeners, see if you can put your own finger on what it is that makes her such a special and welcome addition to my team. 

Resources

• Postpartum Support International
• Blue Dot Project
• Solution-focused brief therapy

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My guest today is Julietta Appleton, she is a hypnotherapist, childbirth educator, and doula with a Master’s degree in public administration. You can hear her talk about Self-hypnosis for labor pain management on the Birthful Podcast. She founded the first free-standing birthing center in Westchester County. It was called the Birth Cottage. She has written a memoir called, SOLA: Hollywood, McCarthyism, and a Motherless Child Abroad that is due to be published this summer. You can learn more about it here!

 Resources

• Clearwater Festival
• Hudson Valley Birth Network
• Maternity Center Association
• Elizabeth Seton Childbearing Center
• Episode with Lisa Palladino on Tongue-tie and link to her podcast
• Hypospadias
• The Bradley method
• The Husband Stitch
• Aftershock (Documentary on racial disparities in maternal mortality)
• Mind + Body Birth (Julietta’s website)

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My guest today is Kathy Herron. She is a Midwife practicing just north of NYC, in a sweet, once little but growing practice called Full Circle Women’s Health. Over the years Kathy has become an expert in painful sex and the treatment of people who experience it. She shares her knowledge at national conferences and helps other midwives add these skills to their toolboxes. She is one of the most compassionate providers I've ever met and I'm proud to say that she helped me to become the midwife that I am today. 

Guest: Kathy Herron, MS, CNM, FACNM

Resources

• Melissa Keras Donaghy (Pelvic Floor PT - One of the best there is!)
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
• Come as you are by Emily Nagoski
• Online programs 
  • POP up: Fitness and education for people with pelvic organ prolapse (i.e., POP) and for healthcare professionals
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism (Brianna Battles) Pelvic Floor aware fitness programming and education for trainers and coaches

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Katrina Fields was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 21.  She began a career in healthcare-focusing on patient experience in large part due to her experience and desire to help others. Katrina shares how she actively navigated this trauma when it arose again for her due to nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.  She also experienced a 4th-degree laceration during the birth of her baby.  We talk about her approach to managing all of this (and more) both physically and emotionally.

Trigger Warning: This episode may not be appropriate for everyone 

Guest: Katrina Fields

Resources

• Gentle birth hypnobirthing app
• Pelvic Floor Birth Prep- Dr. Mel's course (with Tanya as guest/expert midwife)
• Thrive Pelvic Health (Phoenix)
• 4th-degree tear support group (Facebook) 
• Katrina's 4th degree tear tips (Mother Wit blog post)

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My guest today is Betsy Freeman. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife in Portland, Oregon. She is herself a single mother by choice and is on a mission to provide better support, education, and options to others who are on this path. I have asked Besty to come on today to help me better understand the needs of this population.

Betsy offers one-on-one consultations, group coaching options, and soon, virtual retreats! If you are just starting down this path or you are on it and finding long and winding, reach out to her.

Guest: Betsy Freeman, CNM

Resources:

• Website: betsyfreeman.co
• Email: [email protected]
  
  Things mentioned in today's episode that I thought you might like to know more about:
• Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
• California Conceptions 

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My guest today is Chantel Zapata-Pray. She is one of the original Mother Wit Clients. We started working together in December of 2018 on preconception care 

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Individualization!

My guest today is Rachel Mast. She is a Certified Professional Midwife at the New Beginnings Birthing Center in Meridian, Idaho. Rachel is a gymnast, a crossfitter, and also does jujitsu- Competitively! She is a CFL2 and a P&PA coach herself. 

Note: Rachel and I start off discussing her experience with hyperemesis and a bit about the very special practice that she works in which is a mixed practice of CNMs and CPMs. 

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In this episode, you will hear another story of postpartum preeclampsia, but in this case, Tracey had lined up comprehensive care while she was still pregnant. Cindy Stein, her virtual midwife joins her to tell their story.

If you are a healthcare provider interested in learning more about this model of care, partnering or offering it to your clients, email me at [email protected]

Resources

• For clients
• For professionals

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My guest today is Lisa Paladino is a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Nurse Midwife, with over 30 years of experience helping new families to breastfeed. In addition to guiding hundreds of parents through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, Lisa is an author, lecturer and advocate for tongue tie education and women's health issues.

Through Tongue Tie Experts social communities and online courses, Lisa shares successful methods and protocols that she has developed to guide families and the professionals who serve them. 

 If you didn’t listen to last week's episode with my client, Erin Khan, go back and listen. This episode will address the clinical side of many things that we spoke of from the parents perspective.

 Resources

• Professional Checklist
• Questions to Ask When Looking for A Provider for Tongue Tie Treatment
• Signs and Symptoms of Tongue Tie (for parents)
• Tongue Tie Experts (Lisa's website) 
• Instagram @tonguetieexperts 
• Facebook Group Breastfeeding Tongue Tied Babies (For parents and professionals) 
• It Shouldn’t Hurt to Nurse Your Baby: Healing the Six Most Common Causes of Nipple Pain (Lisa's book!)

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Tongue-tie is common yet poorly understood by many clinicians and clients alike. Misinformation and conflicting advice abound. It is distressing to new parents and can lead many to end their breastfeeding journeys early. Evidence-based and empathic support is essential. Erin's story is intense and takes twists and turns I've not seen with other clients. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in. It's our longest episode thus far but I trust it will keep your attention. In addition to tongue-tie, you will hear about some other bumps in the road including her prolonged perineal healing process, postpartum depression, and her experience of sleep training her infant.

Guest: Erin Khan

Resources:
Tongue Tie: Lisa Palladino IG: @tonguetieexperts or visit her website (she will be on episode 10 to answer some of the clinical questions that arose for me as Erin told her story).

Find a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist: Pelvic Guru directory

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Postpartum Support International 

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