Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega
Diane Ortega of Willow Birth Center
50 episodes
2 days ago
Welcome to The Midwife Life—part podcast, part revolution that empowers and educates women on all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and careers in healthcare.
Whether it's understanding the options available to you, advocating for yourself in a health care setting, or simply knowing that you're not alone, I want you to leave each episode feeling stronger and more equipped.
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Welcome to The Midwife Life—part podcast, part revolution that empowers and educates women on all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and careers in healthcare.
Whether it's understanding the options available to you, advocating for yourself in a health care setting, or simply knowing that you're not alone, I want you to leave each episode feeling stronger and more equipped.
BONUS REPLAY: The Holistic Healing of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Kari-Ann Hubbard, LAc, MSOM
Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega
52 minutes
2 months ago
BONUS REPLAY: The Holistic Healing of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Kari-Ann Hubbard, LAc, MSOM
In this bonus replay, Diane Ortega is joined by guest, Kari-Ann Hubbard, LAc, MSOM, a national board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in women's health, fertility, and perinatal care. Kari-Ann shares her extensive knowledge of Chinese medicine, explaining how this ancient practice takes a holistic approach to wellness by considering the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and environment. She also discusses her personal journey into this field and how it has helped her and her clients find balance and healing.
Key Topics:
Overview of acupuncture and Chinese medicine concepts
Kari-Ann's personal experiences with anxiety and IBS as a child, and how that led her to discover the power of Chinese medicine
Common issues Kari-Ann treats, including fertility, postpartum mental health, pain, and stress
The role of herbs, food, and lifestyle practices in Chinese medicine for overall health and wellness
Benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine, including their ability to support the body's natural healing processes
Simple self-care practices people can do at home, such as acupressure and breathwork
What to expect during an initial acupuncture consultation and treatment
If this episode has inspired you to explore the world of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, be sure to share it with a friend.
Resources & Connect with Kari-Ann:
To find a provider:
https://www.nccaom.org (National Board certification)
https://aborm.org (Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive medicine)
https://www.Acufinder.com
Music effects on Perinatal mental health and labor pains:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32763833/
Yang, et al (2021) "Effectiveness of acupuncture on anxiety disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials."
https://annals-general-psychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12991-021-00327-5
https://lunaacupunctureaz.com/
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Midwife Life: Midwifing you through health, motherhood, and the sacred mess of life’s transformations with Diane Ortega
Welcome to The Midwife Life—part podcast, part revolution that empowers and educates women on all things related to pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and careers in healthcare.
Whether it's understanding the options available to you, advocating for yourself in a health care setting, or simply knowing that you're not alone, I want you to leave each episode feeling stronger and more equipped.
