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050: Optimizing Fertility: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Leah Gordon

Release Date: 10/10/2024

062: Alenna’s Hypnobirthing Birth Story: A Natural Birth Journey

Birth Education Center

In our final February love fest episode, I chat with Alenna, who shares her personal Hypnobirthing birth story. From how she and her husband accidentally found Hypnobirthing to what happened on delivery day, Alenna and her husband were on the same page about not using medication and did a lot of proactive practice ahead of time. You may hear about the peanut ball and its magic for the first time in this episode! Alenna did great with remembering to ignore early labor to save energy for the real stuff later. A tip that most of us ignore and then regret later. As a self proclaimed control freak,...

061: Creating a Montessori Home Environment: The Key to Deep Connection & Thriving Kids

Birth Education Center

In this February episode, we welcome back Jeanne Marie Paynel, a seasoned Montessori mentor and host of 'The Art of Parenting' podcast. We are so excited for Jeanne Marie to share with you insights on how Montessori principles can transform your home into a nurturing environment for your children. You’ll also get a sneak peak into what goes on in a Montessorri classroom and how it supports your child’s natural brain development with no harsh timelines and expectations. We will learn about the critical first six years of your child's development, the importance of a 'yes' environment, and...

060: Connecting with Your Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy

Birth Education Center

In our February love fest we are focusing today on your “nether regions” as we dive into the importance of maintaining a connection with your body during pregnancy. Our guest, Dr. Lauren from Thrive Physical Therapy, shares her experience and expertise on pelvic floor health, from understanding its role and how to keep it flexible and functional, to discussing prenatal pelvic floor therapy. The visuals will best be seen on our YouTube channel. You will see the full scope of the pelvic floor model and see what is done in your first appointment. This is a great baseline for helping you...

059: Deepening Connection and Partnership Through the Birth Ceremony with Haize Hawke

Birth Education Center

We are starting season 3! In this episode, we kick off February with Haize Hawke. As doulas and educators we see a lot of relationship dynamics between couples. Today we are focusing on a similarity that happens with most of our hetero couples. Understanding where men are coming from BEFORE they come into our birth space is a critical piece of information. Our expectations of who and how they should be is sometimes enormously advanced for where we are in birth and in society. Men have only been allowed into the birth space for a relatively short time and there is really no healthy model...

058: How to Become a Military Doula and Navigate TriWest/TRICARE Billing in 2025

Birth Education Center

In this episode especially for doulas, we are covering the new TriWest transition for serving military families. January of 2025 brings new TRICARE provider agreements and hopefully a more streamlined way for billing and receiving timely payments. Be sure to subscribe to our channel on YouTube to see the slides and visuals. A billing video will be coming as the new system rolls out in January that you won't want to miss. Whether you are a new doula or a seasoned one, you are needed in the military doula space. Lydia, a doula with experience in working with military families and TRICARE, joins...

057: Keeping Your Power Workshop™ - with Traci Doula

Birth Education Center

In October, we hosted Traci for her 2 day workshop attended by both Doulas and Childbirth Educators. In this episode, Traci Doula returns to our podcast to hear feedback about her impactful workshop 'Keeping Your Power™ for Doulas.’ I invited Lydia and Jenna to come on as special guests to tell some of the ways the workshop is shifting their birthwork for the better. Our conversation delves into the importance of doulas understanding their own personal stories/habits from their upbringing and how that shapes their interaction with families and in the birth room. We talk about the...

056: Early Breastfeeding Education with Dr. Morgan MacDermott

Birth Education Center

In this episode, Dr. Morgan MacDermott joins me to discuss holistic approaches to breastfeeding, and to address common misconceptions and myths. Breastfeeding definitely has a learning curve and needs to be researched well ahead of a baby being in your arms. We somehow miss the memo that there is a whole other world AFTER the labor and birth we have prepared for. Your feeding journey with your baby may even deserve more preparation time. We delve into the importance of prenatal breastfeeding education, understanding latch issues, and the critical role of support systems. Dr. MacDermott shares...

055: Tips for New Dads: Building Connection and Confidence in Birth and Parenting with Dr. Jay Warren

Birth Education Center

In today’s show I welcome Dr. Jay Warren, a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor deeply passionate about families and especially new dads. I was double lucky to be his Hypnobirthing childbirth educator, and the doula for the birth of his son. Dr. Jay runs local dad groups, has created several courses, from prenatal bonding to what new dads need to know through the first year of parenting. Dr. Jay also hosts (2) podcasts: Healthy Births, Happy Babies and The Dadhood Journey. I asked Dr. Jay to share how education and the birth of his son shifted his entire chiropractic practice to what it is...

054: Katie’s VBAC - a Transformative Journey from Hospital to Home Birth

Birth Education Center

https://www.birtheducationcenter.com/podcast/katies-vbac-a-transformative-journey-from-hospital-to-home-birth/In this episode, Katie contrasts her two births. Her first birth led to a cesarean that was unplanned and unwanted. Katie’s hope is that her lessons can serve as teaching tools and warnings for new parents to get educated early, find the best support and be aware that you have intuition when it comes to birthing your baby. Katie discusses what red flags showed up along the way, her regrets in feeling it was too late to switch providers. Katie recognizes where she could have done...

053: How To Have a VBAC: Part 3, Emotional and Physical Readiness

Birth Education Center

Episode three of our VBAC series delves into the "journey" of preparing for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). We cannot emphasize enough the importance of emotional and physical readiness. We want you to look at your stuff- the challenging stuff and the parts that have hurt or disappointment around them. We have found that parents who can be really honest with themselves, possibly look at their birth from other angles and gather more support, have better births the second time around. We talk about the significance of storytelling, ownership of past birth experiences, and the role of...

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In this episode, Dr. Leah Gordon, a naturopathic doctor specializing in fertility, is here to discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just symptoms. This episode should be shared with future parents before trying to conceive! There are some important points you will want to share with your friends and family.

Dr. Gordon has a unique approach because she has lived the experience of a fertility journey. She focuses on proactive measures, holistic health, and early education. She shares some vulnerable parts of her personal story and why advises starting the fertility optimization process early.

Our discussion covers the inadequacies of the conventional medical system in managing fertility, emphasizing the need for preventative care, nutritional support, stress management, detoxification, and the significance of male fertility testing.

Dr. Gordon also introduces helpful tools and resources, including her website's fertility quiz and the importance of high-quality supplements from the brand Needed. This comprehensive conversation is filled with actionable insights for couples considering parenthood, making it an essential listen for those looking to understand and improve their fertility journey.

You can find Dr. Leah at: https://www.womanhoodwellness.com/

Her Free Resources and the Fertility Type Quiz: https://www.womanhoodwellness.com/free

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