In today’s episode, we talk with Nicole Nifo about all things massage therapy in and around pregnancy!

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Best of TBAB Episode 24: Role of the Doula with Bebo Mia

Today, we are talking with Bianca and Natasha, co-founders of bebo mia which offers training, mentorship, and community for your pregnancy, birth, and parenting biz!

Together, we discuss everything related to doulas: from social justice work around reproductive health, to what a doula brings with them for during a birth, and why you may want to have a fertility doula and even a postpartum doula!

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On today’s episode, we talk with Rishma Walji, a Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist and PhD. She talks with us all about fertility: what does it mean, does it matter if you aren’t trying to be a parent, and beyond!

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On today’s episode, we talk with Terrell Baldock of Mom’s Fitness Boutique. She shares with us her 3 VERY DIFFERENT birth stories, and we discuss preparation, expectations, and being open to the possibilities.

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On todays’ episode, we talk with Jessica Dalliday about her journey from HA to post partum!

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Resources and References

Blog –The Healthy Sweet Potato: http://thehealthysweetpotato.com/

IG - @thehealthysweetpotato: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthysweetpotato/

Pilates on Demand: https://pilatesondemand.ca/

IG - @pilatesondemand_ca: https://www.instagram.com/pilatesondemand_ca/

Book - No period, Now What? – By Dr. Nicola J Rinaldi: https://www.amazon.ca/Period-Now-What-Regaining-Improving/dp/099723668X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550257926&sr=8-1&keywords=no+period+now+what

Time Stamps

1:03 - Our introduction to guest Jessica Dalliday

2:51 - Jess shares a bit about HA

4:59 - What led to Jess losing her period for a year?

11:23 - Being in the fitness industry and feeling you need to fit to standards…

13:00 - How did Jess dialogue with her health professionals about her HA?

15:20 - After seeing these medical professionals, what was Jess’s next step?

21:40 - Jess talks to us more about the fears that came up for her when she knew she had to consciously add in more food and reduce exercise.

24:37 - Was there anything that Jess replaced exercise with during her exercise reduction?

25:40 - Reframing the idea around rest as being “lazy” and the body’s “set point”

31:25 - Once Jess was pregnant, what was the dialogue with herself about body image and eating and exercise?

34:27 - Jess’s postpartum journey, worrying about her body,  and the support she places around her.

45:38 - Where to find Jess online!

In today’s episode, Anita and Jessie go in-depth on how they prepared for birth: from strength training, to what they purchased, resources they hired, podcasts they listened to, and beyond!

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Resources and References

Physical:

• TBAB Top 5 Exercise Tips for Pregnancy Episode: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/top-five-pregnancy-exercise-tips/

• TBAB Prepare your pelvic floor for birth Episode: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/pelvic-floor-for-birth-2/
• Spinning Babies Techniques: https://spinningbabies.com/learn-more/techniques/
• Spinning babiesparent class video: https://spinningbabies.com/product/parent-class-digital-download/
• Spinning babies daily essentials: https://spinningbabies.com/product/daily-essentials-digital-download/
• TBAB Prenatal Yoga Episode with Deb Fleshenberg: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/prenatal-yoga-deb-flashenberg/
• Perineal Massage video: https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/07/22/Perineal-Massage---preparing-your-pelvic-floor-for-birth
• TBAB What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy? Episode http://tobirthandbeyond.com/pelvic-health-physio/
• What is Prenatal Health Physiotherapy? Veodp: https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/single-post/2017/08/27/Prenatal-Pelvic-Health-Physiotherapy

Mental/Emotional

• Hypnobirthing: https://us.hypnobirthing.com/

• TBAB Doula Care Episode with Bebo Mia: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/role-of-doula-bebo-mia/
• TBAB Homebirth Episode: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/home-birth-101-kaitlin-murray/
• TBAB Fear Free Childbirth Episode with Alexia Leachman: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/fear-free-birth-alexia-leachman/
• Fear Free Childbirth Podcast and Book: https://www.fearfreechildbirth.com/
• Birth Hour Podcast: https://thebirthhour.com/
• Informed Pregnancy Podcast: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/
• Evidence Based Birth Podcast: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-based-birth-podcast/
• Yoga I Birth I Babies Podcast: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/podcast-list/
• Birthful Podcast: https://www.birthful.com/category/podcast/
• Doing It At Home Podcast: https://www.diahpodcast.com/
• RockStarBirth Radio Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/rockstar-birth-radio/id1124640454
• TBAB Evidence Based Birth Episode with Rebecca Dekker: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/evidence-based-birth-rebecca-dekker/
• Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
• Association of Ontario Midwives: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/
• SOGC – Society of Gynecologists & Obstetricians of Canada: https://www.sogc.org/
• ACOG – American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: https://www.acog.org/

Birth Preferences

• TBAB Birth Preferences Episode: http://tobirthandbeyond.com/birth-plans-preferences-final/

Time Stamps

1:02 - Today we are sharing resources, and specific ways that Anita and Jessie prepared for their births.

2:12 - If you are not planning on having a home birth, don’t turn this podcast off! Here’s why…

4:14 - Starting with the physical side of birth prep...strength training!

8:44 - Release work - it’s not just stretching!

16:48 - Specifically to the pelvic floor...perineal massage!

24:42 - Internal pelvic floor treatments during pregnancy.

25:29 - The mental and emotional side of preparing for birth…

49:33 - Getting practiced at talking about the hard and uncomfortable things.

51:09 - Some last thoughts on preparing for home AND hospital births.

54:47 - Our thoughts on having a doula.

58:59 - Was Anita’s husband on board with a home birth from the beginning?

59:42 - Birth Preferences: do they matter?

1:10:34 - On the next episode of To Birth and Beyond…

Today, we have a BONUS episode to celebrate ONE year of To Birth and Beyond! Join us for this short and sweet episode talking about a few of our favorite things over the past year, and what’s coming up for the podcast, as well as Jessie and Anita as individuals!

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In today’s episode, Anita tells the birth story of her second baby, Jack! In this episode, she covers her preparation, home birth, medical professionals, and the feelings along the way!

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On today’s episode, we talk with Aditi Loveridge, Certified Coach and Healing Practitioner, all about pregnancy and infant loss. She shares her story of loss, how to support those going through the grief process, and what kind of support you can seek as a grieving parent.
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On today’s episode, hosts Anita and Jessie talk their top 5 tips for working out with a full schedule - ESPECIALLY with small children!
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Resources and References:

1.  The Top 5 Pregnancy Tips from a Pregnant Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist – Blog
2. The 4-R System For Returning To Post-Pregnancy Fitness – Blog
3. How Busy Moms and Moms to Be Workout – Blog

Time Stamps:
1:08 – Intro to our episode on tips for working out with a full schedule and, particularly, with small children around!

2:20 – What does working out look like for Anita right now?

3:49 – What does working out look like for Jessie right now?

6:02 – Tip #1: Work out in what you are wearing

8:25 – Tip #2: Adjust your “good workout” mindset

13:50 – Tip #3: Work out around your kids

18:32 – Tip #4: Have a structured plan

21:05 – Tip #5: Set strong boundaries around your workout time

24:45 – Episode recap!

25:25 – On the next episode of To Birth and Beyond…