Buffalo Birth Talk

Courtney Costello is a licensed masters social worker with over a decade of hands on experience working with families across WNY. Her career started in child protection services focusing on the well being and safety of children and families that she worked with. She then began her clinical experience working with adults and adolescents providing mental health counseling. She then went on to become...

Ashley Petit is the co-owner of The Light House Birth and Yoga collaborative. She is mom of four, DONA Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and an experienced Health Educator with a Master's degree in Health Education and an Undergraduate Degree in Health and Wellness. She is a 200hr certified yoga teacher, specializing in prenatal and kids yoga. Ashley is passionate about g...

Meghan Warner is a certified birth doula, lactation counselor, and birth educator. She hopes to inspire women to enter birth & postpartum informed, calm and confident. Dr. Ashley and Meghan converse about pregnancy and birth after the age of 35. This episode that focus on the trend of having babies later in life, debunking the myth of difficulty getting pregnant after the age of 35, understand...

This episode is a part 2 from last weeks episode with Dr. Sarah Mathis. Dr. Sarah and Dr. Ashley discuss postpartum issues like hair loss and fatigue, stubborn weight gain and hormonal imbalance, cortisol issues and digestive symptoms along with common symptoms that can happen postpartum. They engage in a conversation on the optimal time frame between pregnancies and when to seek help and reach ou...

Dr. Sarah is a board-certified osteopathic physician and functional medicine coach specializing in the gut-hormone connection. She helps women address chronic boating, IBS, constipation, anxiety, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, thyroid issues, and more through a food-as-medicine approach. As a mother of three who has personally faced infertility, multiple miscarriages, and postpartum health challenges,...

Deanna Van Pyrz is a seasoned Newborn Care Specialist and devoted mother of two who has mastered the intricacies of newborn development. With a wealth of hands-on experience, she goes beyond the ordinary to guide new moms through the challenges of early motherhood, offering more than just assistance – she becomes a dedicated ally. Deanna's unique approach combines expertise with unmatched empa...

This episode Dr. Ashley and Dr. Sasha talk about the oral device called the Myo Munchee. Dr. Sasha explains what the Myo Munchee is, common signs and symptoms of poor oral function, what ages are recommended to use the device, how to utilize Myo Munchee along with tie releases, and how to obtain a Myo Munchee. Dr. Sasha Marinaccio is a family chiropractor in Kenmore, NY. Her practice is located at...

In this episode Dr. Ashley and Marissa discuss the role of an IBCLC (certified lactation consultant), signs and symptoms of feeding issues, the impact of lip & tongue ties, and improving oral function through functional assessment and exercises. Marissa has always had a passion for helping mothers and families during the fourth trimester. In 2019, she completed postpartum doula training throug...

This episode Dr Ashley and Tara from 716Birth talk through VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). They go into detail on what a VBAC doula entails, the educational classes and preparation that Tara offers for those wanting to VBAC, when to reach out for VBAC support, and Tara's top 3 tips to VBAC. Tara Withey was born and raised in WNY. She is happily married and the mother of 7 children on eart...

Dr. Ashley and co-owner Rebecca talk about the community and village that the Cary House Buffalo provides. From fertility, pregnancy, labor and postpartum the Cary House offers a safe and supportive atmosphere within the WNY community. Rebecca discusses all the amazing things that the Cary house offers including, but not limited to, chiropractic care, prenatal yoga, baby & me music series, pre...

Colleen Young is a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. She brings a balanced approach blending evidence based care with reality-based experience. With over 18 years of supporting families in their parenting decisions, she brings a unique "not one size fits all" approach when guiding couples in their birth and parenting goals. Dr. Ashley and Colleen talk about the role of being a doula, empowerin...

This episode Dr. Ashley talks with Dr. Stefanie Pawelek from Seneca Springs Wellness. They discuss the benefits and misconceptions of acupuncture, how acupuncture can help support fertility, common health issues that can be related to conception, the best time to seek out acupuncture and explain what induction acupuncture is all about. You can follow Dr. Stephanie Pawelek on instagram @dr.stefpawe...

Dr. Kathleen Ross is Pelvic and Ortho Physical Therapist and sexuality counselor from Buffalo Pelvic Health and Acupuncture clinic. She has a background in yoga, jiujitsu and CrossFit, as well as a mother of 2. In this episode, Dr. Kathleen will give an overview of what Pelvic Floor Therapy actually is, common conditions that are treated and the importance of seeking out Pelvic Floor Therapy at an...

This episode Dr. Ashley goes over who she is and why she decided to start the Buffalo Birth Talk podcast. Dr. Ashley is a prenatal and pediatric Chiropractor in Buffalo, NY. She has been practicing chiropractic since 2010, and after the pregnancy of her first child in 2015, she became immersed in the Buffalo Birth community and all the things that it can provide.