In this episode I update you on my personal midwife life and give you the message that woke me up this morning to be shared of stop waiting for labor to begin and instead step in to the BE not do. Its easier said than done so here is my recipe for surrender and how you can stop waiting ! This episode is best for those approaching the last part of their pregnancy journey or doulas / birth workers that support these mommas.

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Well I recorded this episode a hot minute ago and am just getting to uploading it. This apprenticeship has been BUSY for me so everything else has been sitting on the side lines for when I can get to it. SO here is an update! In the episode I share where I am at with the apprenticeship and Im now in my phase 3 and now catching.. however I usually help the dads or mom in catching, but this means i'm in the phase where I am the primary midwife under supervision which has been an amazing journey so far. I look forward to giving you a deeper update in a future episode! This episode I tell you about a birth I attended where they contraction pattern was not what you usually hear about and then I explain why it had to be that way! Its a great lesson to add to your tool box.

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Plus anything else I add in the future! I am thrilled to bring this to the world! For the month of February the code: Confident will save you $$ 

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In this POSITIVE birth story of a first time momma and daddy we get to hear how connecting to the body and breath are crucial to help you through labor. We talk about how they prepared for birth with a breath work coach, a doula and my child birth classes. I am in awe of them and how they navigated all the unknowns of labor! 

I know you're going to love it as much as I did! 

Alexa's Breath work coach 

Her Doula 

The Birth Class 

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with an expecting momma and I really felt called to share with you what my thoughts are on the topic of coping in labor. From my experience we have a distorted view of what coping in labor looks and sounds like and it can in turn effect the way you believe your birth went and if you "did a good job" or not.  My hope with this conversation is that it opens your awareness to what your unique coping style is and allows you to be flexible and CURIOUS to how your power comes through during the intense moments of labor. 

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xo, Trista 

Can you have your first baby out of the hospital? Is it safe? Find out how Lauren and her husband Jordan prepared for this journey and how her labor went with her first baby! you will leave inspired and in awe of this sweet family! 

Perfect story for those preparing to give birth and wanting to immerse themselves in a positive story! 

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Lauren and Jordan 

Wow you made it to part 3!! heck yes! Know you have the birth foundations. If you are craving more how to's I encourage you to 

 check out my website for all of my offerings. and ways that I can help you feel confident in your body and ability to give birth. 

Dream Birth Visualization Meditation 

Newsletter and Free Birth Partner Cheat sheet ( 22 ways your partner can help you through labor) 

Check out my blog for many more birthy goodness! 

In this episode you will learn 

1. what is happening in the active stage of labor

2. signs to look for 

3. ways your partner can help

if your asking " but Trista how can I implement these things" 

Your in the right space! head to my website to see how you can work with me! 

I offer in person group and private classes and zoom private classes.

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