Ashley Sorenson specializes in Postpartum Corrective Exercise. Today she shares her story with us as we learn why what she does matters so much not only to her, but why it should matter to everyone!

She tells us about a resource that was very beneficial to her, ANYA, which stands for A New You Again.

ALSO, Ashley is currently Mrs. Washington County and getting ready to be in the Mrs. Utah pageant! She tells us about her platform (which is AWESOME) and how we can support her!

Check out her instagram @Ash.Sorenson

Learn more about Mother's Blessings and Ashley's services at ⁠⁠⁠www.embracingbirthandbeyond.com⁠

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Brianna Bryner threw herself into learning homeopathy and alternatives to traditional medicine after realizing that traditional medicine wasn't working well for her and her family. She believes in a healthy balance between homeopathy and traditional medicine, and in my eyes has become a fountain of knowledge and a wonderful resource for those of us that are just starting to learn these alternative ways of taking care of ourselves and our families.

Bri mentioned LOTS of great resources and bits of information that I promised I would include in the show notes.... so here all that is! (including some things that weren't mentioned, but that come recommended!)

Find Bri on instagram @rhea_birth_co

Learn more about Mother's Blessings and Ashley's services at ⁠⁠www.embracingbirthandbeyond.com

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In this episode we answer a handful of the questions that you have sent in.

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

While reflecting on her first birthing experience and preparing for her second, Miri realized her first c section may have not been necessary and decided to take matters into her hands for her next time around. Miri did a lot of preparing and was able to have a successful VBAC! Listen to this episode to hear all about it!

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Natalie Nelson shares with us a very sweet story of how she went from having two wonderful "normal" hospital births and experiences to deciding she wanted to have her third baby at home and how that changed her whole life!

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Deborah Abner has been working in birth since the 1990s and we are so lucky to have her practicing in Southern Utah VERY soon!

Learn more about her and contact her on her website here: aravahmidwifery.com

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

We decided to have a little fun for Halloween and read your submissions for things you find spooky about pregnancy, birth, and motherhood! We had some fun with this and we hope you will too!

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

Jen Atkisson is an amazing example of an empowered woman! Trisha met her at the AWHONN conference and really hit it off! We knew we needed to have her come on and talk to all of you.

In this episode we talked about a book called "Transformed By Birth" by Britta Brushnell, PHD. Definitely go check that one out!

Jen also taught us about asking for an ethics consult if you feel you are being coerced while you are there. We loved this advice! Its such a good way to make sure everyone is working really well together.

She taught us about Informed Consent (and informed refusal) and taught us the acronym PARQ, which stands for Procedure, Alternatives to the procedure, Risks of the procedure, and do you have any Questions? All of these pieces make up true informed consent.

She even talks to us a bit about the "Pitocin Paradigm"

This episode is JAM PACKED! Don't miss it! And make sure to share it with your friends! (:

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Trish recently had the chance to attend and speak at the AWHONN conference in Salt Lake! Now we get the privilege of hearing all about her experience.

If you don't know, AWHONN is The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and is the foremost nursing authority that advances the health care of women and newborns through advocacy, research and the creation of high quality, evidence-based standards of care.

Check out Trisha's instagram to hear her speech!! @TrishBaird

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!

Kesley Shumway is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and in this episode she tells us all about what a huge impact pelvic floor health can have on our lives! She has such a caring energy and the best smile!

To get scheduled with or to contact Kelsey, check out her website- shiftphysicaltherapy.us or text/call (435)767-1252.

Check out their socials here: Shift Physical Therapy on Facebook and Shift.PT on instagram!

Come meet some doulas from the area at the ⁠⁠Date The Doulas Event!⁠⁠

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Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!