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Certain types of stress (eustress or good stress) can be beneficial for the body. Chronic stress is what can be detrimental to your overall physical and emotional health.  In this episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss 7 Ways to Manage Stress During Challenging Times (a blog Dr. Shannon wrote several years ago.) They share how these practices and tools can be used to handle the natural and/or unexpected stressors of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.  In this episode, they discuss:

• How regular chiropractic care can build adaptability reserves
• The power of exercise and sunshine
• Breathing techniques for pregnancy and postpartum
• Meditation, prayer, and birth affirmations
• Yoga for connecting movement and breath
• Using essential oils aromatically during labor
• Journaling can help process emotions
• And more!

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Episode 73: 5 benefits of  prenatal chiropractic care
• Episode 70: Tips for exercise during pregnancy 
• Episode 61: Breathing exercises for pregnancy and postpartum
• Episode 85: Visualization techniques for birth and life 
• Episode 96: Prenatal and postpartum yoga
• Episode 35: Essential oils for pregnancy, labor, birth 
• Rachael's blog with printable affirmations

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In this episode, Doula Rachael is interviewed by Gigi Vera Vincent on the Ready For Baby Podcast. Doula Rachael, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, shares all about the Lamaze Method.  Gigi is a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, lactation educator, and mother to three amazing kids. The conversation includes:

• What are the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices?
• How can we find the best position for labor / birth?
• How can we enhance our birth experience by choosing the right location and provider?

Resources:

Ready For Baby Podcast

A Simple Home - Empowering New and Expecting Families

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In today’s episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss managing expectations as it pertains to birth (and beyond). As a doula and a prenatal chiropractor, we are intimately involved in helping women navigate not only the physical side of birth, but the emotional aspect too. In this episode, they cover:

• Diving deeper into how you were informed about childbirth.
• How to prepare for childbirth in a meaningful and effective way.
• How to navigate the birthing process and the importance of “being the bamboo”.
• How the gap between our expectations and reality can lead to guilt and shame about our birth and how to reduce the gap.
• How your worth is not dependent upon how you give birth.

Resources mentioned in the episode:
Episode 86: Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Care Provider
Episode 76: Five Benefits of Labor Doula Support
Episode 66: Prenatal and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
Episode 46: Role of Chiropractic and Childbirth Education
Episode 44: You’re Not Alone with Shannon Weist, Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Episode 33: Building Your Birth Support Team
Episode 17: All About Birth Doulas with Rachael
Episode 19: All About Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Dr. Shannon
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“Childhood is tricky to navigate. Emotions are big. Self-regulation is little”  Today we chat all about infant and early childhood development with licensed professional counselor, Ashley Lingerfelt.  Parenthood has a way of stretching us mentally, physically, and emotionally, and sometimes we need support.  In this episode, we dive into:

What is playtime therapy as it pertains to the 0-12 year age range?

What techniques Ashley uses?

What are some of her favorite resources for parents?

What does a playtime therapy session look like?

What are the developmental issues and outcomes she sees in the office?

What is perinatal mental health and how does she work with moms?

Connect with Ashley
Playtime Therapy
On Instagram
On Facebook 

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What started as one episode about perinatal vocabulary, quickly escalated into a 4 part series, but we’re here for it!  In this episode, we discuss newborn terms that aren’t part of your everyday vernacular, but you will hear after your baby arrives.  And just like with the postpartum terms, it’s important to look over these terms during pregnancy (because some of these procedures could be included in your birth plan!).  And because the immediate postpartum can be overwhelming, it’s a good idea to have some knowledge of these terms before baby arrives.

We talk about:

• The golden hour
• Meconium 
• Jaundice
• Newborn metabolic tests 
• Placenta 
• Fundal massage 
• Hemorrhage
• APGAR
• Delayed Cord Clamping
• Newborn procedures
• Vernix
• and more!  

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Episode 57: Cranial Adjustments with Dr. Martin Rosen 
• Episode 69: Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care
• Dr. Green mom (just use the search tab to look for the newborn procedures we mention)

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In part 3 of this birth vocabulary series, we’re highlighting some postpartum terms to know.  This is a good list to look at during pregnancy, to familiarize yourself with some of the vernacular that you might not use every day.

We focus on 3 main topic areas: defining postpartum, breastfeeding terms, and postpartum mental health terms.  Of course this list is not exhaustive, but it’s a great start to look at during your pregnancy for a more informed postpartum.

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Episode 36: tips for the 4th trimester
• Episode 23: return to running - postpartum fitness
• Episodes 6-8: postpartum essentials    
• Episode 95: how birth process impacts infant feeding
• Episode 63: breastfeeding tips and resources 
• Episode 79: embracing the imperfections of motherhood with Dr. Meghan Toups
• Episode 44: you are not alone with Shannon Weist 
• PSI Postpartum Support International - online resource 
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Calculator 

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Welcome to the 100th episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, and thanks for the 10,000+ folks who have downloaded and listened to us!!  We are beyond grateful, happy, excited (all the feels) about how this podcast has developed.  

Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon sit down and chat to share some of the behind the scenes of creating the episodes - from generating topic ideas, to reaching out to guests, to google share drives and excel files, to the time, energy, effort, and monetary investment we put in - it’s a lot, but we love it so much.  

We also want to share some updates including upcoming episodes, how to join the Aligned Birth Community, and how to contribute to our movement through direct listener support.

With direct listener support, we’ve set up an easy way for you to support the show monetarily (whatever amount you feel compelled to share). We want to keep the podcast focused on content that informs, inspires, entertains, and is mindful of your time, and if Aligned Birth is part of your day - we’d love to have the support. 

With newsletter updates, you can receive a weekly update about the show including exclusive news, links for resources, and special offerings from the show and guests. 

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In part 2 of our perinatal vocabulary series, we’re focusing on terms you might hear as you get closer to birth.  And although these might be birth terms, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with them during your pregnancy as well.  This just helps you be better prepared and to communicate effectively with your birth team.  Definitely listen to part 1 which gives some great organ and organ system definitions, and we’ll build on those definitions as we discuss things like:

Rupture of membranes

Prodromal labor

Braxton-Hicks contractions 

Episiotomy

Oxytocin

Failure to progress 

And more!

Resources mentioned in the show:

Failure to Progress from Evidence Based Birth 

Episode 92 - all about epidurals

Episode 65 - how to have a gentle induction 

Episode 55 - tips for optimal fetal positioning

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In this episode Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss the impact of birth trauma and stress on infant feeding (nursing and bottle feeding).  There’s lots to unpack in this episode:

• What baby’s body goes through during the birth process
• What is “birth trauma” 
• How normally physiological birth carries a certain amount of stress and strain
• Interventions that can cause more birth trauma
• Other events that can cause birth trauma
• How birth impacts the nervous system of baby
• What does birth stress and nervous system dysfunction in the baby look like (specifically for feeding issues)
• How chiropractic care can help and what a proper and thorough nervous system assessment for baby looks like 
• Other providers who can help

Inspiration for the episode:

Pathways to family wellness podcast: decoding the effects of birth trauma on feeding

Resources discussed in the episode:

Episode 69: Benefits of pediatric chiropractic care

Episode 65: How to have a gentle induction

Episode 63: Breastfeeding tip and resources

Episode 57: Pediatric Chiropractic Care and Cranial Adjustments - Interview with Dr. Martin Rosen

Episode 55: Tips for optimal fetal positioning

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When preparing for your birth, one thing to consider is pain management support during labor and birth.  It comes up a lot in Rachael’s doula work, and discussing in Dr. Shannon’s prenatal chiropractic office as well.  This episode is all about education, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to your birth plan and birth preferences.  

In this episode, we discuss:

• The pros and cons of epidurals
• Alternative easy to manage discomfort/pain/intensity during birth (also check out episode 24: comfort during labor
• The procedure of getting the epidural
• Tips for managing labor with an epidural (did you know you can still move!!)
• Questions to ask your provider

Resources:

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/epidural-during-labor-pain-management/

https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/what-is-an-epidural/

https://sarahbuckley.com/epidurals-risks-and-concerns-for-mother-and-baby/

Episode 60: The role of pain and hormones during labor

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Today’s guest is Casey McMinn Howard, Atlanta’s premier newborn and maternity photographer.  She goes above and beyond to help create a space where families feel welcome, comfortable, and at ease with documenting their pregnancy journey.  Dr. Shannon and Casey chat about what makes her photography space so unique (she has a beautiful studio in East Cobb and provides hair/makeup and wardrobe), what led her on this specific photography path (she’s a mom to 3 little ones herself), and her goals with her photography sessions (it’s more than just taking pictures).  

Be sure to follow her on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseymcminnphotography/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/1437243483163313/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDjiV6wkkq49BB27qFv2kZQ

Pinterest: https://pin.it/53ojv0n

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-mcminn-howard-574b3989

And check out her website for more info:

Casey McMinn Photography

caseymcminnphotography.com

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“It helps for us to develop our own inner capacity to hold the things that make us nervous and uncomfortable. It helps for us to prepare our internal ground, so that birth may land upon a nervous system that will not default to fighting, fleeing, or freezing in response to the inevitably strong sensations and monumental transformation.”

In this episode Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon find inspiration from the Pathways to Family Wellness article “Birth Pause” encouraging us to “meet each wave of transformation with grounded flexibility”.  There’s  empowerment in being able to hold two truths at once even though they may seem to be opposing truths.  And birth can definitely be a situation where seemingly opposing truths hold their respective values.

Birth can be both:

• Hard + rewarding
• Painful + beautiful
• Exhausting + Blissful
• Painful + Purposeful
• Frustrating + Fun

And there can be a resiliency when we learn to hold these truths with a flowing balance as birth unfolds. 

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Can birth be compared to an ultramarthon - sure!  Just ask me, Dr. Shannon.  In today’s episode, doula Rachael and I sit down to discuss the unique way I celebrated a recent milestone birthday……running 40 miles for 40 years.  Now I am an avid runner, and I’ve used big races to celebrate big life events in the past (like graduating from chiropractic school), but Rachael was able to ask me some questions that will have you seeing the similarities between birth and endurance races like you might not have thought before…….the training and preparation leading up to the race, the pre-race jitters, getting to race day and everything goes awry, pushing through the pain, the mental games we play during races, finally reaching the finish line, and the post-race recovery……

We think you’ll be entertained and surprised at some ultramarathon coping mechanisms I used, and maybe you’ll even learn some techniques for any upcoming endurance events you might have.  

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Let’s celebrate a fantastic year of podcasting for the Aligned Birth Podcast!!  Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon chat about their 2022 stats including: 5,716 total downloads……..12 guest interviews……..and the top episodes of all time.  They also mention their top 3 favorite episodes of 2022 and give a little insight into why those are their favorites.  They have each learned so much from this podcast journey.  From the fact that teamwork makes the dreamwork, to stepping out of their comfort zones, to the realization that success doesn’t happen overnight, but that each step forward brings them so much closer to reaching more and more expectant families…….it’s been a year.  And they can’t wait for what’s in store for 2023.  

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Rebroadcast of episode 31:
As a chiropractor and doula, we spend a lot of time with expecting and newly postpartum mothers. There is a ton of information you need and want to know about preparing for nursing. In this episode, we are going to talk about nursing posture.  Nursing posture is just one component (of many) to learn more about and to bring awareness to during this time. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of posture while nursing
• Our personal experiences with posture issues after giving birth and in those first couple of years after giving birth.
• Helpful tips for feeding sessions (pumping or chest/breastfeeding)
• Nursing positions
• Nursing pillows
• Stretches to help relieve and reduce tension in the chest, neck, shoulders, and back.
• Chiropractic care to relieve and reduce aches and pains and address nervous system function

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Nursing Posture and its Role in Sympathetic Dominance 

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How you feel about your birthing experience is important, and a big part of how you feel about your birth relates to how you feel about your care provider.  In this episode, we’re discussing some ways to reverse engineer the thought process by beginning with the desired end result and working backward toward choosing a care provider.  The process involves tapping into your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and intuition, as well as learning about the different places to birth, and ultimately figuring out if you are in true alignment with whomever you choose as a care provider. This episode will share with you the differences between a midwife and an obstetrician as well as the difference between places they support birth. Then we dive into how to choose a care provider including questions to ask and red flags to look for. 

Listen to Episode # 3: Building Your Birth Support Team 

Check out the blog over on Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness where Dr. Shannon shares some great tips: "Creating Your Birth Support Team"

Check out Your Birth Site Rachael’s Video: “6 Red Flags to Look For + Questions to Ask Your Care Provider”

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Rebroadcast of Episode 29:

Creating a vision board is fun, creative, and beneficial in helping you create your goals for your life, your work, and even your birth. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Dr. Shannon’s vision board events (past and present)
• What is a vision board?
• Why do people create vision boards?
• How to create a vision board? Hint, there is no right or wrong way!
• The benefits of implementing visualization and manifestation for the things you want
• How creating a vision board for your birth can be beneficial.

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Why choose a home birth?  This is one of the first questions Dr. Shannon asks Dr. Baley in today’s podcast interview.   These two friends and colleagues dive deep into Dr. Baley’s birth stories, which happen to be two very different home births.  She shares her birth stories with grace and honesty, and so much joy.  They talk about:

• Why home birth
• The differences between her 2 births
• What steps she took to support her birth plan
• Who was on her birth support team (Dr. Shannon and doula Rachael play a part!)
• How her career as a chiropractor shaped her birth plan
• How she approached the idea of a home birth with her husband
• How she supported herself during her postpartum recovery

Connect with Dr. Baley - website

We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.

We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!

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Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

Just as your OB or midwife, doula, pelvic floor PT or other birth support team members will ask questions in their exams, the questions they ask serve a specific purpose and role.  In today’s episode, Dr. Shannon outlines some of the questions she asks during her prenatal chiropractic exam.  Now, not all chiropractors are going to ask the same questions, in the same order or same manner, and not all chiropractors practice the same techniques, but having some insight into the types of questions asked during the exam, and the why behind them can give insight into what to expect with care.  She goes over 7 main questions that she asks all prenatal patients, and although those questions and the answers provided can lead to more questions, this a good starting point for understanding chiropractic care.  Then she discusses several other questions she asks all patients during their exam.  What does your sports history and job duties, daily tasks, and diet have to do with your prenatal chiropractic care…….a lot!  

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

There are many different kinds of doulas who provide a wide range of support and services. A common misconception is that birth doulas are only for those who desire an unmedicated birth. In this episode, Doula Rachael breaks down the many reasons birth doulas can support all types of birthing people and birthing preferences.  You may agree or disagree but I hope you find this episode helpful in understanding how doulas can provide meaningful and effective pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support.

Check out other related episodes:

Ep 76: Five Benefit of Labor Doula Support
Ep 77: Informed and Shared Decision Making
Ep 40: Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices
Ep 38: Heart-Centered Work: Building a Sustainable Doula Business
Ep 25: All About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.

We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!

If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Doula Rachael

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Check out our individual websites:

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com

North Atlanta Birth Services - www.nor

Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)

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North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.