Are you truly prepared for the pushing stage of labor, or could your pelvic floor be holding you back?
In this special rebroadcast episode from the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Amanda Shipley joins Dr. Shannon O'Brien to share essential insights into one of the most critical aspects of childbirth—pushing. This episode dives into the physical and mental preparation needed to push effectively and minimize complications during labor.
Today on Kumbay’all episode 75, Dr. Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:
-Why the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation and how it interacts with other muscles like the diaphragm and hip rotators
-The importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist and when to seek support
-Common misconceptions about pelvic floor health, including the truth about tight vs. loose muscles
-Techniques for preparing your body and mind for effective pushing, including breathing exercises and muscle relaxation strategies
-How to harness the power of visualization and muscle memory during the pushing stage of labor
-Positioning tips to support optimal pushing and which position may not be ideal
We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!
If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!
Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!
Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!
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Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA
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Are you truly prepared for the pushing stage of labor, or could your pelvic floor be holding you back?
In this special rebroadcast episode from the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Amanda Shipley joins Dr. Shannon O'Brien to share essential insights into one of the most critical aspects of childbirth—pushing. This episode dives into the physical and mental preparation needed to push effectively and minimize complications during labor.
Today on Kumbay’all episode 75, Dr. Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:
-Why the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation and how it interacts with other muscles like the diaphragm and hip rotators
-The importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist and when to seek support
-Common misconceptions about pelvic floor health, including the truth about tight vs. loose muscles
-Techniques for preparing your body and mind for effective pushing, including breathing exercises and muscle relaxation strategies
-How to harness the power of visualization and muscle memory during the pushing stage of labor
-Positioning tips to support optimal pushing and which position may not be ideal
We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!
If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!
Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!
Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!
@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook
Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA
@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook
hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode!
@kumbayall on Instagram
Episode 62: Ditch New Mom Isolation Blues: Ways to Build Meaningful Connections as a New Mom
Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource
40 minutes 9 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 62: Ditch New Mom Isolation Blues: Ways to Build Meaningful Connections as a New Mom
New mothers face a lot of change, regardless of how many babies they’ve had before. One change that seems to be universal is the isolation new mothers feel after their baby arrives. Today we discuss this important topic with the founders of MESH Moms - a membership-based support network for moms with a special focus on pregnancy and the early childhood years. .
In Kumbay’all episode 62, Amanda and Rebecca interview Martina Stellmaszek and Juliana Caspari and discuss:
Their experience with new mom isolation
Factors that contribute to isolation in motherhood
Creative ways that new moms can find their tribe
How MESH Moms supports new mothers
We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!
If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!
About Our Guests:
Martina Stellmaszek and Juliana Caspari are the founders of MESH moms - a mothers club that supports families in the Atlanta area through the wonderful - and wonderfully challenging - years of early childhood. Martina & Juliana are longtime friends and have been sharing their ups and downs as they raise their combined seven children. Over the years they realized that despite their friendship, they were missing a greater community and often felt isolated and very alone. Recently they founded MESH moms to offer new moms what they most wanted in those early days: a network of support to catch you when you fall, and the shared experiences that create friendships which hopefully last a lifetime.
Martina and Juliana have both been working moms, full-time moms, pro-bono working moms, and are now moms establishing the MESH moms community. In addition to their love of family, they share passions for global travel, languages, and the outdoors, especially skiing.
Martina has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and earned her MBA from Emory University. She worked for over a decade in global trade and development, most recently as President & CEO of an international non-profit. Her four children range from age 1 to 9.
Juliana holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, and has dedicated her career to business consulting, most recently as the head of strategy at an international insurance company. She has three children, ages 4 to 7.
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MESH Moms - a membership-based support network for moms with a special focus on pregnancy and the early childhood years.
Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move!
Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home. Join our online program to get immediate access today!
@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook
Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA
@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook
Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource
Are you truly prepared for the pushing stage of labor, or could your pelvic floor be holding you back?
In this special rebroadcast episode from the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Amanda Shipley joins Dr. Shannon O'Brien to share essential insights into one of the most critical aspects of childbirth—pushing. This episode dives into the physical and mental preparation needed to push effectively and minimize complications during labor.
Today on Kumbay’all episode 75, Dr. Amanda and Dr. Shannon discuss:
-Why the pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation and how it interacts with other muscles like the diaphragm and hip rotators
-The importance of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist and when to seek support
-Common misconceptions about pelvic floor health, including the truth about tight vs. loose muscles
-Techniques for preparing your body and mind for effective pushing, including breathing exercises and muscle relaxation strategies
-How to harness the power of visualization and muscle memory during the pushing stage of labor
-Positioning tips to support optimal pushing and which position may not be ideal
We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you!
If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!
Birth Mindset Mastery - Download our FREE training on how to prepare for childbirth pain with one simple move, so you can actively prepare for birth and embrace it with confidence!
Progressive Pregnancy - Discover the best way to prepare your mind, body, and pelvic floor for childbirth so you can feel calm and confident giving birth at home and enjoy smoother healing postpartum. Join our online program to get access today!
@progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook
Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, GA
@renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook
hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode!
@kumbayall on Instagram