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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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!
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Episode 72: The Importance of Ceremony in Transition - with Stephanie Dorfman
Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource
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Episode 72: The Importance of Ceremony in Transition - with Stephanie Dorfman
Life can be wonderful and challenging at the same time. How can you appreciate the joyful times as well as the not-so-easy ones?
We’re thrilled to have Stephanie Dorfman, a certified holistic doula and parent educator/coach, back on the podcast to help us understand how to not only navigate, but also honor, life transitions.
In Kumbay’all episode 72, Stephanie shares insights on these questions and more:
What do we mean by life transitions?
Why is it important to acknowledge life transitions?
What is the difference between ceremonies and rituals?
How can honoring significant moments such as pregnancy and postpartum experiences positively impact mental health?
How can families start incorporating simple rituals or more elaborate ceremonies into their daily lives?
We hope this episode provides helpful tips, insight, and encouragement to you! Make sure to check out Stephanie’s earlier episode with us - episode 69: Partner Connection in Pregnancy and Parenthood.
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!
For the full show notes and links as well as guest & host bios, go to www.kumbayallpodcast.com/episodes/72.
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Transitional Alchemy - Learn more about Stephanie and how you can work with her
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 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
