MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About Babies

Struggling with tummy time? Meaghan discusses why some babies might dislike tummy time, including reasons such as discomfort, low muscle tone, and loneliness. She gives insights based on her experience and research, including the work of Dr. Upledger, and shares techniques for craniosacral therapists to help babies enjoy tummy time more. She also explains the importance of addressing these issues to support overall development and gives tips for parents to make tummy time a pleasant experience for their babies. 

Episode Timestamps:

• Reasons babies dislike tummy time {01:55} 
• Addressing discomfort during tummy time {02:31}
• Low tone and tummy time challenges {08:48}
• Nerve dysfunction and weakness in the spine {10:50}
• Parental involvement in tummy time {13:11}
• Including rhythmic movement and reflex integration {16:20}

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MINI SERIES: The Common Misconceptions About Babies

Let’s talk about poop! Meaghan addresses four common myths about baby poop, such as the notion that it's normal for babies to skip poop days, that they need to learn how to poop, that sharts are normal, and that smelly poop is just fine. She explains the physiological reasons why these beliefs are incorrect and how craniosacral therapists can help alleviate the discomfort. Remember, a happy gut leads to a happy baby!

Episode Timestamps:

• Myth 1: Skipping poop days is normal {03:45} 
• Myth 2: Babies need to learn how to poop {07:50}
• Myth 3: Sharts are normal {10:45} 
• Myth 4: Smelly poop is completely fine {13:45}

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Brianne Persoage shares her journey of transitioning from massage therapy to nursing school and ultimately to practicing infant CST, driven by her passion for babies and postpartum care. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of learning and implementing CST techniques, the importance of community and word-of-mouth in spreading awareness, and the fulfillment from successfully treating babies with complex needs. Brianne also recounts a life-changing experience treating a colicky baby, highlighting the profound impact of CST. From career changes to heartwarming transformations, this episode is packed with inspiration!

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About Brianne Persoage:

Brianne graduated from Evolve College of Massage Therapy in 2021, and has since honed in on her unique specialty of Craniosacral Therapy. She is passionate about pre/postnatal care, infant CST, and supporting families throughout their journey in any way possible. Brianne is always exploring new education opportunities within the perinatal and pediatric world, and adding to her skillset to give families the best experience and treatments possible. When she isn’t with her clients, Brianne enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

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Episode Timestamps:

• Brianne’s journey to becoming an infant craniosacral therapist {01:10}
• How massage therapy experience can benefit CST {04:10}
• Challenges and rewards of running a small business {07:30}
• Implementing new techniques and gaining confidence {12:05}
• The transformative experience that changed Brianne’s career {18:15}
• Helping Meaghan reach the goal of treating 1 million babies {24:20} 

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From working in tech and web development to transitioning into the world of infant craniosacral therapy and lactation counseling - Kate Rutledge shares her unique journey of changing careers and finding true fulfillment. Hear about the challenges and rewards of her career shift, the transferable skills from her tech background, and how personal experience with her own children guided her path. Kate also talks about the benefits of being present, her ongoing learning process, and the depth of craniosacral therapy as a healing modality for infants and parents.

About Kate Rutledge:

Kate has been providing lactation counseling for families since 2014. She began working with breastfeeding families as a peer lactation counselor with Nursing Mothers Counsel in 2014. She quickly became deeply involved with the organization and took on multiple board positions. She coordinated new counselor training in 2016 and 2018, and managed the website and social media accounts to bridge the generational gap and bring free lactation services to new parents. Now a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), her private practice was founded in 2021 when she relocated with her family to Portland, OR. In 2022 she began her study of craniosacral therapy (CST) for infants with Beames CST and has begun to incorporate those skills into her lactation assessments, bringing a much deeper, full-body approach to care. She completed training in June 2023, and became a Certified Infant Craniosacral Therapist in April 2024. She truly believes there is a solution for every problem, and will work with you to find the best path forward for you, and your family.

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Episode Timestamps:

• Kate's journey from tech to infant CST {01:45}
• Balancing work as a website developer and going to school for CST {05:35}
• Hands-on practice and continuous learning {10:50}
• The healing power of parental self-care and body work {14:50}
• The value of in-person learning and advanced skill development {18:00}
• Working with adults and babies; the need to be held and skin-to-skin contact {22:25}
• Importance of being present during sessions {26:15}

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Melissa Schiff, a Infant CST Level 4 student of Beames CST, shares her journey of incorporating CST into her lactation consulting practice, highlighting the benefits and challenges she's faced along the way. She discusses her techniques and client experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding anatomy, the baby's and parent's narratives, and how to effectively communicate and support new parents. She also touches on promoting bonding time over rigid routines and the delicate balance of sharing personal experiences in consultations. Tune in and hear how CST has improved Melissa’s practice and led to significant positive changes in the babies she treats!

About Melissa Schiff:

Melissa has been an IBCLC for over 10 years with a private practice in Oakbrook, IL. She supports families with all aspects of breastfeeding and infant feeding. Melissa has incorporated craniosacral therapy into her practice to address body tension and oral dysfunction, providing comprehensive care. She is dedicated to empowering families with compassionate and personalized support.

makanabreastfeeding.com

instagram.com/melissa.ibclc

Episode Timestamps:

• The journey through Beames CST and massage therapy school {02:50}
• Building confidence in techniques {06:00}
• Integrating CST into lactation consultations {10:55}
• Listening to parents and babies {17:30}
• Balancing empathy and efficiency in client consultations {21:45}
• Addressing parental guilt and sharing personal experiences wisely {28:30}
• The art of listening and responding {32:45}

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In the sensitive environment of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where the tiniest and most fragile babies are cared for, the addition of craniosacral therapy (CST) has brought about remarkable transformations. Rosemarie Holliday, an experienced occupational therapist with a passion for pediatric care, shares her journey of incorporating CST into NICU care. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working with NICU babies and highlights the importance of early intervention and gentle touch in promoting healing. She also discusses how she navigates the balance of providing care in the NICU while also running a private practice. From addressing head shape issues to supporting the nervous system, tune in to hear how Rosemarie is making a difference in the lives of little ones!

About Rosemarie Holliday:

Rosemarie has been an Occupational Therapist for 23 years and has worked in many areas of pediatrics hand therapy, ergonomics, inpatient and outpatient rehab. Most recently, while working in the NICU, she took the Beames CST courses and fell in love with the modality. This led her to take more classes and then open a private practice to treat babies in her town of Bakersfield, CA. Rosemarie uses her CST skills not only in her private practice, but in the NICU as well where she has seen amazing results. 

mybalancedbaby.com

instagram.com/kerninfantcraniosacraltherapy

Episode Timestamps:

• Rosemarie’s background and her work in the NICU {01:55}
• Benefits of incorporating CST in the NICU {05:15}
• How doctors and nurses responded to CST {08:00}
• The age range of babies receiving CST {10:10}
• The outcome of NICU babies that receive CST vs the ones that don’t {15:40}
• Challenges of branching out and starting a private practice {17:20}
• Difference between working with NICU babies vs ones in the private practice {22:15}
• Communicating with the parents of NICU babies {26:50}

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Dive into the world of holistic sleep coaching and how it offers a valuable approach to addressing challenging sleep patterns in babies and toddlers. Kim Hawley, a Certified Holistic Sleep Coach, discusses the benefits of bodywork and craniosacral therapy for babies and toddlers with sleep issues, digestive problems, and high sensitivity. She shares transformation stories of clients who have seen significant improvements in their children's sleep patterns after receiving bodywork. She also discusses the need for a holistic and connection-based approach to sleep, rather than traditional sleep training methods that can be detrimental to a baby's emotional and physical health. Hit play now and learn how holistic sleep coaches can help families optimize their child's sleep patterns in a gentle and nurturing way!

About Kim Hawley:

Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, mom, and the host of The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast. She helps tired parents bring together developmental knowledge, sleep science, and their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Kim lives in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with her husband, 2 kids, guide dog, and cat. She loves running, listening to audio books, coffee, chocolate, and wine. 

intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast 

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Learn about working with Kim and grab her free Sleep Myth Busting Guide: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com

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Episode Timestamps:

• About Kim and her work as a holistic sleep coach {01:30}
• Supporting sensitive children through bodywork and regulation {04:50}
• Selecting holistic sleep coaches and avoiding negligent practices {09:40}
• Emotional memory and neglect in early childhood; challenging the typical sleep training method for babies {11:45}
• Understanding childhood sleep and parental connection {16:00}
• Infant sleep patterns; redefining expectations around sleep {20:00}

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Julia Jones of Newborn Mothers, a global postpartum education business, discusses the barriers and challenges faced by women in the postpartum care industry. She discusses the barriers women face when starting out, the importance of valuing and charging their worth, and the need for publicly funded postpartum care. She also shares advice for overcoming money mindset blocks, finding the right business model, and the power of failing fast. 

About Julia Jones:

Julia is the founding director and lead educator at Newborn Mothers - a global postpartum education business. She's worked in postpartum care for fifteen years and trained thousands of postpartum professionals in over 60 countries. Julia is the author of the bestselling book *Newborn Mothers: When a Baby is Born, So is a Mother*. Through her work, she provides postnatal education to the world so that parents receive the respect and reverence they deserve. She is committed to postnatal education that is based on both scientific evidence and cultural care. Julia lives by the beach in Fremantle, Western Australia, with her family and their three chickens.

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newbornmothers.com/books

Episode Timestamps:

• Advocating for women and postpartum care {01:40}
• Overcoming money blocks in the postpartum care industry {02:35}
• Gendered financial conditioning and overcoming barriers {07:30}
• Finding the clients that value postpartum care and understand the need {09:30}
• Being confident in the expertise you provide {14:20}
• Free postpartum care that is government funded and available to everyone {17:25}
• Volunteering your time or money to help make a change {20:40}
• Failing is okay; try something, learn from it, and move on {25:00}
• Overcoming mindset blocks around social media and showing up in your business {33:00}

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"It's all about knowing options and building your own dream team of professionals based on however you choose to birth your baby and parent your baby."

Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas, discusses the importance of having a comprehensive support system during the pre and postpartum period. She highlights the various services offered by Gold Coast Doulas, including birth and postpartum doula support, lactation consulting, and sleep consulting. She also discusses the need for accessible resources and expert referrals to help parents navigate the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Kristin’s new book, Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, provides a wealth of information and options for parents, as well as valuable insights for birth and baby professionals.

About Kristin Revere:

Kristin Revere owns Gold Coast Doulas birth and postpartum doula agency. She is an elite certified birth and postpartum doula and also a childbirth educator. She is the co-host of the Ask the Doulas Podcast. Kristin lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and their three kids.

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instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas

Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby (releases on Mother's Day)

Episode Timestamps:

• The locations and services provided by Gold Coast Doulas {01:00}
• Kristin’s motivation for writing the book "Supported" {04:35}
• Becoming A Mother course {08:00}
• The challenges of finding support and overcoming resistance to alternative therapies {10:35} 
• Postnatal recovery and the importance of a support team {12:30}
• Importance of knowing your referrals very well {16:40}
• The need for affordable or pro bono services {20:40}
• Understanding that you can’t do everything on your own; taking a team approach {24:00}
  
  

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Building a craniosacral therapy business takes time and patience. Learn from Meaghan’s years of experience and hear her secrets to success. In this episode, she shares the details of what she wished she’d known when starting out. From building slowly and hiring help to utilizing social media effectively, Meaghan offers advice for anyone looking to start or grow their own craniosacral therapy business. She also discusses the growth of her own skills as a therapist and the impact that craniosacral therapy has on the lives of both babies and their parents. 

Episode Timestamps:

• Learning how to run a business properly {00:25}
• Be ok with building slowly at the beginning {03:20}
• The need for guidance and support when starting a business {04:25}
• Experiencing burnout from rapid business growth; hiring an assistant {06:15}
• Difficulties and frustrations with social media; hiring a social media manager {07:40}
• Importance of practicing and implementing craniosacral therapy skills {10:23}
• Practice makes better, not perfect {12:30}
• 90% of healing happens after the CST appointment {14:15}
• Growing as a person is important for business growth {16:45}
  
  

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