Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork Wisdom

first pregnancy at 38 no amniotic fluid at 29 weeks sent straight to hospital 3 weeks on bed rest and had a C section at 32 weeks. He was 3 lbs 1 oz and stayed in NICU for 4 weeks.  He fell behind in all milestones and didn't like to eat. 18 months I knew something was wrong and started looking for help. I found an OT that got me Regional Center help. This is our state's program.  at 3 he still wa...

- Unplanned pregnancy - Planned to return to work part-time but decided to raise my son instead - I felt like I was missing something and needed something to keep me mentally challenged so I started my podcast called New Mom Talk out of a need and lack of resources - Expanded to a mom group called Carlsbad Mom Crew - I had to learn to accept and ask for help from in-laws and so glad I did - I've l...

Becoming a mama was a catalyst that set much needed trauma recovery work in action. From living in my fight/ flight response to learning how to calm my nervous system in the midst of helping my littles cope.   I'm a holistic trauma recovery coach specialized in helping trauma-surviving mamas navigate the triggers of their childhood trauma so they can create the peaceful and loving mamahood they de...

I was blindsided with the overwhelm and lack of enjoyment when I became a mother. I had heard about postpartum depression, but didn’t hear anyone really be candid about how hard it is or unenjoyable outside of a mental health or postpartum depression context, which understandably would be scary and vulnerable to share. I knew that the validation I so desperately sought out was missing in postpartu...

I am a stepmom to a 22-year-old.  I am married with two kids 11 and 13.  I became a doula and childbirth educator after my youngest was born.  Had preeclampsia with my first and bedrest for 3 weeks. Was induced at 39 weeks She was in the NICU for 4 days. Had struggles with breastfeeding both. Did not get pree with my 2nd and hired doulas Son had a tongue tie so needed to see an IBCLC with both kid...

World-renowned researcher Dr. Dawn Kingston shares new insights regarding the impact of a mother's mental health on fetal development in her upcoming U.S. book release, Your Brain on Pregnancy (September 17, 2024). Within it, she leverages her over 25 years of expertise (including as a NICU nurse) to share groundbreaking insights at the intersection of maternal mental health and fetal development....

I am a mother of 4 children, ages 19, 16, 11 and 5.  I am literally raising children at different stages all at the same time. I've experienced an 18 week miscarriage between my 1st & 2nd child, having a baby after 35 (gestational Diabetes), and having a child after being diagnosed with PCOS.   My first two children I had while in college and working a full tme job.  I am a new author of a...

* had a hard time getting pregnant, and despite going through the "infertility gauntlet", the "problem" was never identified * did get pregnant with an IUI and assumed whatever had been the obstacle was now resolved (who in retrospect is bonkers optimistic) * 25 weeks into the pregnancy my doctors find a too slow fetal heartrate *drs find life threatening heart condition for th...

Elona met her husband at 17, married 4 years later, then graduated college with a degree in business management and finance, then had her first baby, then her second 2.5 years later. A lack of self-care, feeling like she was missing out on her kids growing up, strain on her marriage, and walking away from corporate america due to her ideals not aligning (plus her husbands encouragement) launched h...

Married Divorced Single Father Child-Custody Child Support Remarried Blended Family Step-Parents 13 medications for mental health Meet Michael W. Allison • Michael Allison, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Purple Heart Combat Veteran, is the driving force behind The Adversity Academy, serving as its Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman. With over two decades of leadership experience and strategic bus...

** 6 miscarriages ** Custody of my sister when mother was ill I designed an HRTech Product and do Inclusion and HR Consulting. I am also an international speaker. I am successful WITH my diagnoses, not in spite of them. FIND HER HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/ https://www.kmccordspeaking.com   jointheneuroverse.org RESOURCES: https://www.jointheneuroverse.org/general-9...

My journey to parenthood was marked by 6 years of longing and uncertainty. I endured numerous medical procedures and the heartache of repeated disappointments. Accepting that parenthood might not be part of my story was challenging. I was open to adoption, but it also presented its challenges. In 2013, after one final attempt at IVF, I was blessed with healthy twin boys. This moment transformed my...

Florence Ann Romano is a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a sparkling personality. With an eye for marketing, Romano flourishes as both an advisor for and the vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children’s Research Fund as well as Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Se...

LOCAL EDITION EPISODE! Mom Of Non-Verbal Child With Autism Helps Him Communicate & Write A Book - Laura Hirsch S7 E29 More Than Meets the Eye is a collaboration between a mother and son, Laura Hirsch and Trevor Hirsch. Trevor was diagnosed with regressive autism at age three. He is now 25 years old. He does not say a lot verbally, however Trevor learned how to play the piano and sing songs whe...

I was happily going through life devoted to my career as a healer and massage therapist. I then went back to school in my mid-thirties to get my Masters in Oriental Medicine. Suddenly I started feeling the clock ticking, even though I was extremely busy and did not have a partner at the time. I had always been hesitant to bring a child into this world, but did not want to miss out. Five years late...

Suzzie came back on to discuss ALL things doula! Join us as we chat finances, time, contracts, standard of care, informed consent, family scheduling, etc… Hi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator.  Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section.  These experiences left me feeling like birth was scary, hard...

Hi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator.  Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section.  These experiences left me feeling like birth was scary, hard and I didn't know enough to fully put into words the anxieties and worries that kept me up at night.  By the time I had my second daughter a lot...

LOCAL EDITION EPISODE! -Been a parent for just under 2 years -My son is 37 -45 minutes after giving him my number, the mother called -She promised I’d NEVER have a relationship with him -We met once with my Granddaughter -Great coffee with my son once -I wrote a book - DNA Results: Navigating Peaceful Family Dynamics -Currently, my son is choosing minimal contact. I’m A Life Architect FIND HIM HER...

*Saying I would never be a mother *Deep desire to then become a mother *Difficulty feeling connected to my boys *my own journey through the connection to the "ma" within me *complete transformation with my connection to my boys I help men and women to heal sexual energy, infertility, and activate their creative life force energy (Shakti) FIND HER HERE:   https://www.alarasage.com https://www....

Adopted, Finding Her Biological Family, Mom of 6, & Protecting Minors with AuthentiKid - Lisa Manns S7 E23 *Adopted at 5 days old as an only child, I discovered I was born a middle child. *Mom of 6 *Grandma of 8 *5th child has Down's Syndrome  *Want to talk about communication and its long term effects on the parent child relationship *Protection is key, but building independent skills is...

I am from Houston, Texas and I hold an MFA degree.  My art ranges from painting to theater production, highlighting historical  human experiences. I teach art at a college level, with over 10 years of experience as the owner of a successful tattoo studio.  Additionally, I have a background in Stage plays and  film-making, and have written and published several books. My story w...

Working mom - An attorney for 21 years specializing in childbirth cases. Parenting and working has always been a challenge, particularly since I am married to a busy business owner. My husband and I worked together closely when raising kids, plus had great support from his parents. This allowed me to travel the country for work. I am also a bestselling author and that journey did require me to spe...

*Most people get into birth work because they had a very negative birth experience. That's not my story. I became a doula in 2001, long before it was a common term. *Then, from about ages 24-29, I apprenticed with a home birth midwife, mostly to the Amish community. *It was during this time that I became aware of just how common fertility challenges and miscarriages are. *I took my nutrition educa...

MARYN GREEN has been attending women as a midwife since 2009; first as a licensed midwife and now as a spiritual midwife that helps facilitate the ceremonies of birth and mothering for aligned women. Maryn is well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association (indiebirth.org), which serves and educates women and midwives all over the world. She has written hundreds of blog p...

LOCAL EDITION EPISODE! I've been a pseudo-stepmom to my boyfriend's two kids since entering their lives five years ago. We waited a long while before I even met his now 18-year-old daughter and now 12-year-old son. We've very much taken everyone else's perspectives and experiences into consideration when it has come to the pace of our relationship. We're absolutely soulmates, b...