birth worker

Are you planning a VBAC? Have you had a VBAC and want to learn more? Are you pregnant or hoping to be pregnant soon with your first baby and want to learn more about avoiding an unnecessary primary cesarean?  Are you a birth worker looking for ways to effectively and compassionately support your clients who want a VBAC? 

Then this episode is for you!  In this episode we will share:

• The facts about VBAC
• Why VBAC is important
• The different types of providers to look for
• The importance of choosing a VBAC supportive provider and birth location
• Who is a good candidate for VBAC
• Ways to prepare (physically and emotionally) for a VBAC
• What to do during labor
• Plus lots of resources to help you along your journey.

Resources shared in this episode:

VBAC Link Podcast
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
VBAC Facts 
Shannon’s Blog “What I learned from my Cesarean Section”
LeapFrog Group (research hospital stats)
Lamaze Online VBAC Class
Spinning Babies
Miles Circuit
Postpartum Support International
Choosing a Birth Class (Pathways to Family Wellness article)
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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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.

Just cause you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t run!  I’ve been running for almost 33 years now, and I had a blast sitting down for a solo episode to talk all about my running journey and how I adapted to the changes throughout pregnancy.  I love to run and exercise, and it was something I wanted to continue to do during my pregnancy.  However, not only is your body changing during pregnancy which means your running will change, but there will be changes in your level of fitness from the 1st trimester vs. the 3rd trimester.  I love sharing how I approached running during my pregnancy, some of the things I’ve seen with the moms I work with, products that can make a huge impact in your comfort level during exercise, other exercises to incorporate besides running, of course what chiropractic care can offer, and much more!

Please check in with your care provider before beginning any new exercises and to go over your fitness goals.
 
Resources mentioned in the episode:

Pillars of Health

Big Peach Running

Pregnancy Support Bands for the Runner Mom-to-be

Recore Fitness

#runhealthy

The Webster Technique: chiropractic care during pregnancy   

Birthfit

Exercising while pregnant: signs to slow down or stop

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Check out our individual websites:

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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.

As a self-described “Christian, doula, wife, mother, certified birth nerd” LaToya Muray-Johnson the owner of Doula View LLC and founder of The Birth Impact is sharing what it means to be a doula and what it’s like working with her.  She loves being the catalyst that sets mom on the path of success when it comes to their birth.  She considers herself a birth servant and someone who helps educate women about birth to dispel some of the misconceptions that are rampant in society.  By educating women and helping them understand their values and formulate their birth plan, she is able to help break down those misconceptions, and ultimately build back up the knowledge of the normal physiology of birth. 

I wrote so many notes in speaking with her…...she plants seeds of knowledge…...she helps flip the script……..she’s the catalyst to helping women release their fear surrounding birth……..she’s helping women know what their body’s are capable of.  Her business name: Doula View was born from her desire to “help families change the way they view birth…..one birth at a time” 

Her passion for birth is contagious, and she shares what it’s like to work with her through some recent amazing birth stories that will leave you with goosebumps and a feeling of empowerment as you pump your fist in the air.

This is just part 1…...next week we’ll dive deep into why LaToya is a doula, through heartbreaking tragedy, a drive and passion like none other, and a desire to serve and help…..you don’t want to miss all that she shares (including information about The Birth Impact grassroots community she created)

How to connect with LaToya

Website: Doula View 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheLamazeDoula

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

Website: The Birth Impact

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

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBirthImpact 

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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.

In this episode, Doula Rachael interviews Dr. Shannon. They dive deep into the many aspects of prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care. The episode begins by defining what prenatal chiropractic care is and the many benefits it can provide before, during, and after pregnancy.

Dr. Shannon shares with us the optimal time to begin chiropractic care, what the first visit looks like, her approach to providing care, how she facilitates learning and healing through her practice,and the many other amazing services she provides to her patients. 

Dr. Shannon is a tremendous asset to our community and she has a huge heart for supporting expecting mothers all along their unique journey into and through motherhood. She prides herself on providing care that allows her patients to become more self-aware of their own bodies and she provides many opportunities for her patients to learn more about themselves and how they can take incremental steps toward optimal health and wellness for themselves, their baby, and their family.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

ICPA4Kids (website)

“Well Adjusted Babies” (book)

BirthFIT (prenatal and postpartum wellness)

Pathways to Family Wellness (magazine)

Episode 3 - Building Your Birth Support Team

Episode 5 - Pillars of a Healthy Pregnancy

Episode 10 - Budgeting for Baby

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness (Blog, Newsletter, Mom Hikes, and MORE)

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, mi

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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.

In this episode you will hear from Rachael, Co-host of this podcast, Doula and Childbirth. She shares how to choose which childbirth education class is best to take. There are lots of choices out there and it can feel overwhelming and even paralyzing. You will learn about the different types, styles, and formats of multiple childbirth education programs. Rachael reviews the most popular methods including: Bradley Method, Hypnobirthing, Hypnobabies, and Lamaze. She walks you through all the things you need to consider to make a decision that aligns with your needs, your preferences, and your top priorities. Every person is different and thankfully there are many quality childbirth classes to choose from. The main goal is to pick one and go with it.  Taking a childbirth class has many benefits and can improve overall outcome and provide a solid foundation for a positive, safe, and healthy birthing experience.  

Classes mentioned in the episode:

Your Birth Site - Online Childbirth Prep Class 10/17 @ 2pm EST

Lamaze International

Bradley Method

Hypnobabies

Hypnobirthing 

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

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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.

In today’s interview, doula Rachael is answering all the questions!  And yep, we’re talking about “what is a doula”  We might have defined it before in earlier episodes, but Rachael sheds some light on what brought her to this profession and how she approaches labor support specifically for her doula business and so much more.  What are some other questions we go over…….

• What’s the benefit of having a doula? (think of them as a trusted source and another layer of information!)
• What types of births can doulas support? (did you know there are postpartum doulas?)
• How does Rachael navigate hospital/OB births vs home births with midwives? (remember, a doula is focusing on you mama and your wants/needs/desires) 
• What resources does Rachael provide her clients? (think prenatal to postpartum and everything in between) 
• How has Rachael’s doula business evolved? (you definitely need to hear the latest updates of how she’s supporting mamas and her career)
• What are some of the biggest barriers to hiring a doula that Rachael hears from clients and the birthing community? (there are several, but most pertain to misconceptions - listen to the episode to dispel some of those misunderstandings)

Resources mentioned in the episode:

North Atlanta Birth Services

Spinning Babies

Episode 1 & 2 - Meet Your Hosts

Episode 3 - Building Your Birth Support Team

Episode 10 - Budgeting for Baby

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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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.

“Self care isn’t selfish” and in part 2 of our interview with local certified professional midwife Rachel Hart we dive deep into how it’s easy to lose our identity in the mundane everyday tasks of raising a family.  You’ll want to listen to part 1 because Rachel’s journey to midwifery is empowering, vulnerable, humble, and heart breaking. But she uses that to empower birthing families and encourage them to ask the question, “what if it is better than you ever imagined”.  With the same passion she has for empowering mothers through the birthing experience, she co-owns Reconnected to Life, a company dedicated to teaching the importance of self-care through workshops, retreats, and private coaching.  Again, due to her own struggles in her marriage, in her self-discovery and identity, she embarked on a one year journey to find what it means to be self-centered.  The knowledge and insight she gained from that self-discovery led to her desire to empower other women who might be struggling as well.  

With Reconnected to Life, she has helped create a space for those to be vulnerable, to be heard, and to listen to others, and to ultimately grow in this journey we call life.  They offer quarterly workshops with different topics from self-love, to honoring motherhood, to the principles of having an attitude of gratitude.  And they discuss the 4 seeds of self care: Nutrition #eatrealfood , Sleep #gotobed, Movement #moveyourbody , Meditation #tfm (take a few minutes).
 
Resources mentioned in the episode:
“Unplug” by Suze Yalof Schwartz
“Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown

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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.

“What if it is better than you ever imagined?“ This is the counter idea and affirmation to the question “What if something bad happens?” which is a common question we hear a lot when our clients talk to us about home birth. Home birth is an opportunity to experience your true potential and witness not only your baby being born but yourself as a new woman being born and this experience can set the stage for the rest of your life!

We are so excited to have Rachel Hart on our show to share about her journey into midwifery and what she does to help support birthing people in their unique path to giving birth. Rachel Hart wears many hats, she is an incredibly gifted and hard working mother to 5 children. She is a Certified Professional Midwife providing support for home births. 

In this episode, we talk about all things home birth, midwifery, the safety of home birth, known risks, and how she handles issues in the rare event they arise. She also shares her top tips and resources for having a safe, healthy, and empowering home birth experience. This episode provides a sneak peak into the life of a midwife and home birth. Even if you have never considered home birth as an option for your birth, this is a great episode full of helpful information. Our goal is to share this conversation with you so that you can feel more empowered and confident to make decisions that align with your ultimate desires for your birth.

The resources mentioned in this episode are listed below:

Mama Natural Pregnancy Guide by Genevieve Howland

Connect with Rachel Hart, CPM:

Website: Birthing Way Homebirth Midwifery Care 

Facebook Group: Birthing Way Families

Instagram: Birthing Way Midwifery

Be sure to listen to part 2 of this conversation airing next week where we talk with Rachel Hart about her life coaching business, ReConnected to Life, which focuses on educating about self-care and redefining what it means to be self-centered through quarterly workshop, retreats, private coaching, community spotlights, and so much more! You don’t want to miss it!

This podcast was created from a desi

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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.

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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.

You don’t want to miss part 2 of Dr. Shannon’s interview with Dr. Tijana! They’ve already discussed her journey into chiropractic, as well as her adding “childless doula” to her resume, but now they  talk about how Dr. Tijana’s birth story shaped not only her chiropractic office but also the lives of the families she works with.

Sometimes birth is unpredictable, and something that Dr. Tijana and Dr. Shanon share is the fact that both of their births did not go according to plan. Dr. Tijana has embraced her journey into motherhood with such grace, humility, and vulnerability, and we’re so honored that she shares some deep and raw parts of her birth story with us.

As Rachael and Dr. Shannon have talked about in earlier episodes, although birth might not go according to plan, it doesn’t mean we don’t create a birth plan. As Dr Tijana says, “mama, you don’t have to do it by yourself. Ask for help”.

Our hope and desire is that hearing her story helps you to create your birth support team and assemble your village.

Dr. Tijana's Website: HealthyBEing Wellness

Instagram: HealthyBEing Wellness

Facebook: Healthy.BEing Wellness

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
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www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check o

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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.

Important trigger warning: Traumatic birth events are discussed. Creating a birth plan can be an overwhelming and intimidating process, but as Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss today, the process can be so important and beneficial.  In this episode we discuss our own personal birth plans (which happen to be very different from each other’s!) We share how we started the birth planning process and what we learned by creating those plans. We work to pull back the veil of misconceptions surrounding birth plans. Birth can be unpredictable but that doesn’t mean birth plans are pointless.  The process of creating a birth plan is greater than the plan itself.

Here you will learn how to “be the bamboo” when creating your birth plan and while navigating your non-linear path to giving birth.  You will also learn what to consider when creating your birth plan (IV fluids, cervical exams, monitoring, pain medications, comfort tools, delivery room environment, pushing, umbilical cord, placenta delivery, newborn care, and so much more!).

Birth does not have to go a certain way to be empowering. Your mental, emotional and educational preparation alongside respectful and supportive care will help you have the empowering birth experience you want and deserve.

This is a great combo of our personal and professional experiences.

Check out Your Birth Site Rachael’s Video: “Birth Plans are Pointless! Or are they?”

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropract

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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.

Just as we talk about creating birth plans and putting forth effort into our thoughts and emotions as it pertains to having a baby, budgeting for a baby is just as important.  But dealing with money and finances can be such a stressful area for couples who are expecting.  Check out this episode where we discuss financial tips with Natalie Meeks, a Regions Bank branch manager.  She shares insight into how she has helped her clients prepare for the budgetary requirements of having a child, and also shares her own struggles as a full-time working mom navigating maternity leave and motherhood.  This episode is jam-packed with links, websites, and contact info to help alleviate the stress of budgeting for a baby.

Contact Natalie:
Email: Natalie.Meeks@regions.com
www.regions.com/next-step

Calculators:

• How to Make a Budget
• How to Reach My Savings Goal

Worksheets:

• My Financial Goals
• My Spending Plan
• 52 – Week Savings Challenge

Handouts:

• Smart Money Habits
• The Importance of Savings

Other helpful links:
www.nerdwallet.com
www.mint.com

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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.

Have you ever considered your own personal perceptions surrounding birth? Are they positive or negative? Are they informed by dramatized movies and TV shows? Are they informed by fear based stories you’ve heard from family and friends?

How we have learned about birth growing up and as adults matters and it influences how we begin the journey into pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

In this episode, doula Rachael shares her personal story about what her birth perceptions were before babies and how they were shaped by her family and friends and where they are now after two children and 7 years of being a doula and childbirth educator.

This episode helps to shed light on the importance of identifying and understanding birth perceptions and how you can take steps now to ensure you have the information, support, and confidence you need to walk into your birth with a sense of ease, trust, and empowerment.

Every birth unfolds uniquely. There is not an exact formula for how to have a perfect birth.  And a “perfect” birth looks differently for each individual person. The goal of this episode is to share knowledge that is rooted in evidence based information combined with professional and personal experience so that you have the best chance at having the best birth available to you!

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.

Follow us on Instagram:
Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

Today we are wrapping up our 3-part series on “Postpartum Essentials'' by sharing our favorite “things to purchase” for the postpartum. If you haven’t listened to the first 2 parts of this series, be sure to hit pause and go listen to episodes 6 and 7. Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael are sharing their list of must-haves for the postpartum.  This list is not exhaustive and there may be other things you need. We tried to focus on meeting your baby’s basic needs and the things that helped make that easier for us during our own experiences after giving birth. Below we have linked a few of the things we mentioned in the episode. This 3-part series has been super fun and we hope you learned a few extra things that will make your journey through the postpartum a littles easier and more enjoyable.

Childbirth Education Class: www.northatlantabirth.com/childbirth-education-class 

Co-sleeper: www.armsreach.com 

Baby Carrier (online article) - https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/The-Outer-Womb/seven-reasons-to-not-carry-baby-facing-out.html 

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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Aligned Birth
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Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:

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Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

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Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

Today’s episode is the first of our 3-part series all about postpartum essentials. This episode focuses on the non-monetary ways you can navigate those early days and weeks after giving birth. This is a time of great transition. Give yourself space and grace as you adjust to your new normal. We share helpful tips and resources that we have learned through our own personal and professional experiences with the postpartum phase. Below are the resources we share with you in the episode. Be sure to check them out!

Borrow or loan from library: “The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother” by Heng Ou

Sunrise Chiropractic Blog - https://www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com/blog/2020/11/17/10-postpartum-essentials-that-you-cant-buy-from-the-store 

Birth Fit: https://birthfit.com/birthfit-programs/birthfit-lying-in/ 

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness

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

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

In the latest episode, Dr. Shannon and Rachael discuss the 5 “Pillars of a Healthy Pregnancy”. As a prenatal chiropractor (Dr. Shannon) and birth doula and childbirth educator (Rachael), we see these pillars as fundamental in having a healthy pregnancy and birth. This is not just about feeling good (which they help with!) but these pillars help reduce overall occurrence of pregnancy related illness and disease and when you have fewer health concerns during pregnancy, you have a greater chance at having a birth and baby with fewer complications. Grab a notebook, settle in, and enjoy this episode that is jam-packed with helpful tips and resources.

Books mentioned:

“Real Food for Pregnancy” by Lily Nichols

“The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother” by Heng Ou

Websites:

ICPA4 Kids to find local Webster Certified Chiropractor

Fit 4 Mom and Baby - On demand and in-person prenatal and postpartum classes

Prenatal Yoga Center - Online prenatal yoga classes

Green Smoothie Recipe from North Atlanta Birth Services Blog

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

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

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

Check out this powerful interview with Raye the doula, where we discuss not only the ways that Raye works with expectant families and how she supports them, but we also dig deep into her story.  From infertility to PCOS to learning to advocate for herself in the medical world, she is an amazing human who empowers those around them to ask and advocate for themselves!  It was her own health struggles that resulted in years of getting providers to listen to her, and brought her to what she does today.

Raye's Contact info:

Instagram: @rayethedoula

Instagram: @everydaywithraye

Email: rayethedoula@gmail.com

Website: www.rayethedoula.com

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com
North Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.com

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 profes

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

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

This episode is a continuation of the conversation we had in episode 1: "Meet Your Hosts" so be sure to listen to that one first!

In this episode we go deeper into the "why" behind Dr. Shannon's work and how she is changing lives everyday through her work as a prenatal chiropractor.

We talk about the benefits of chiropractic care, community support for birthing people, and how even if you are feeling great, seeing a chiropractor can help you have an easier, shorter, and smoother labor and birth. 

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com
North Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.com

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, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician f

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

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

Welcome to our very first episode...YAY! This episode shares with you our backstory, how we know each other, our transitions in work and into motherhood, what we are doing now and our vision and mission for serving birthing people.

Meet the mamas behind the Aligned Birth Podcast.  We’re not only talking about birth topics such as birth plans, creating a birth support team, and interviewing fellow birth workers, but we’re living the birth world every day as a prenatal chiropractor (Dr Shannon) and a doula and childbirth educator (Rachael).

Be sure to catch episode 2 as we continue this conversation and have a "full circle" moment!

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com
North Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.com

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

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

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.

One of the goals of this podcast is helping mamas make informed decisions.  One way to do that is to surround yourself with knowledge and knowledgeable birth workers.  That’s why this episode is all about building your birth support team.  We dive deep into the many birth professionals you can surround yourself with which includes providers, doulas, chiropractors, physical therapists, counselors, educators, and more!  Rachael and Shannon love working with so many other birth professionals because mamas deserve to be heard and treated with respect, and sometimes that takes a village.  Everyone’s birth support team can look so differently, but we’re so excited to share our thoughts, our own experiences, and be sure to check out later episodes where we’ll interview other birth professionals.

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.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael
www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com
North Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.com

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 w

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

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
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.