Enjoying Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

Orchid (prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor), shares tips and tools to help with pelvic floor healing. She shares 3 big DO NOT DO this, tips.   Then explains what inspired her to develop her Reconnection Ab Lab online program. I started taking it and will be reporting back in a future episode what differences I have experienced.  TOPICS COVERED [00:02:11] postnatal recovery tips [00:02:19] no sit u...

Maranda Bower was a wonderful guest to interview for the podcast. She is the CEO and founder of Postpartum University, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole body healing. She’s a renowned expert in top educator in the fields of functional nutrition and coaching in relation to postpartum, and is nicknamed The Womb Whisperer, named as a bestselling author, international speak...

This is an excerpt from an interview I did with Maile on The Gift of Giving Life podcast (focusing on the spirituality of pregnancy and birth)   I pulled out the part about affirmations and visualizations and how it helped her. She also shared her tips so you can harness that power as well!  [00:00:00] The power of affirmations in preparing for her homebirth [00:01:54] The power of spiritual creat...

Little Alex was a gentleman and let Mommy see his big brother sing in church for Mother's Day.   After that though, he was ready to come (or maybe just Mom was), and BOY did he come fast. This is a short, but sweet birth story to bring a smile to your day! Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/alex-chase-arrives Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and f ree access to m...

This birth story starts with  "I first want to say that there has never been a more significant moment in my life than when I finally held my brand new baby girl before they had even cut the cord.  I know I will never forget that. It would have been worth anything I might have experienced- good or bad. Next I want to say that my birth experience was a very positive one, and that it seemed to me to...

It was so fun to interview Orchid. She is a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, so she has great information to share with us! She shares how amazing the human body is. A bit about her struggles trying to get pregnant with her second baby. Then she jumps into tips for the newborn stage. From what to remember when you are sleep deprived. How to handle your partner and ends off with the 5 simple st...

Another great birth story, of a first time mom. Her birth was about 6-7 hours with 20 minutes of pushing. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/the-nurse-was-surprised-no-one-had-ever-done-that-before/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth clas s Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on...

Such a wonderful birth story, showing that even if you sleep through your practice, it can still work. "All I can say is "wow," our bodies really do know how to have babies if we let them. I am so thankful for this remarkable experience and a new little daughter." Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/slept-through-most-of-my-cds-still-worked-great-arrived-a...

I love this birth story, where the mom shares how she was comfortable,  even during transition!   Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/the-easiest-part-of-my-birthing-time-was-transition-totally-comfortable/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow...

I got this great email today with this question  and while I was typing up an answer to respond to the question,  I realized what I really need to do is make a podcast episode about this.  So that’s what I decided to do. I did send my email with my written response,  but here is an audio response, which I think will be more powerful. Audio is obviously a better way to demonstrate pushing! TOPICS C...

I have attended over 50 births.  I have missed 3 births. 1 was an emergency cesarean and I arrived after the mom was already in the operating room. 1 was an extremely long birth and I went to the first half, then headed out on a trip and my back up doula took over. My favorite one I missed, I actually felt as if I was almost there. Again, it was a trip that kept me from attending,  but my friend,...

Logan's birth was the second I attended as a doula. It was extra special, because Jenn (Logan's mom) was my dearest friend!   Also she was a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesaren) mom, like I was and we had the same OB and was in my first Hypnobabies Class! I love her story and how even though she wasn't sure if Hypnobabies would work for her, she did all the homework and was pleasantly surprised when...

Do you know the amazing tool that can be used with dental surgery and birth? Did you know that people use hypnosis for dental surgery? Hypnosis is a powerful tool! Hypnosis is a tool that can be used with all sorts of medical procedures. It may seem hard to believe that hypnosis has been used on people for surgeries, even open heart surgery. That shows how powerful the mind can be. It is used ofte...

Valerie had 3 babies with epidurals. Then she wanted to have a natural birth – and did with baby 4. that baby was posterior, like her first 3 and the discomfort made her not want to have another natural birth. She had 2 more babies with epidurals. Then she met me and with Hypnobabies decided it was worth trying to have a natural birth again. I was her doula for her last 2 babies Yes, she had 8 bab...

What if I was to write a book – Hypnobabies for Dummies? Well, it would be pretty simple. Buy the Hypnobabies Home Study - or if you are lucky enough to have a live instructor near you, sign up for a class! Follow the instructions for practice. Use your tools during birth. So that is pretty simple and works,  but it would also be a sort of lame book,  so today I delve in a little deeper and as a d...

I love how one of my doula clients picked a word for her pregnancy and a different one for her birth. Here is a link to 5 simple steps to pick your word! https://sheridanripley.com/findword Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth

Listen to the whole story... but here is a tiny bit "I have to say, I know that Hypnobabies gave me the birth of our dreams, and not just for the hypnosis aspect of the birth. It was  the program that led me to seek a Doula for the first time, and to go for a water birth. These three aspects combined really did give me the tools needed for ‘our’ perfect birth." Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to...

You are having a “normal” baby shower, but you want to make it a little bit more spiritual and meaningful for you.   A party with gifts and food is fun, but it is easy to add a few simple things to make this celebration more about the Mom and her journey to mothering this baby and therefore make it a bit more special. Have you attended a Mother’s Blessing? You have heard about and maybe even atten...

Such a fun birth story. Water Breaking at her friends wedding. Baby born about 10 hours later. My favorite part? The picture of the mom smiling in the birth tub at 9.5 cm. Click here to see! HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/water-broke-at-a-wedding-and-smiling-at-9-5cm/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class...

I had an amazing experience with affirmations a few years ago. I share how I harnessed this power the amazing changes I saw and share how you can use affirmations to help in your pregnancy and birth! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/affirmations-are-so-powerful-harness-that-power/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online child...

I PROMISE it can still work!! Here is some information and stories to reassure you it is OK. HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/falling-asleep-during-scripts/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth

In our last podcast episode I shared how Angela fired her OB 2 days before her due date. In this episode, listen to her birth story, it turned out great!! "Ellen put her directly on my chest and mom let them know that we wanted to wait to cut the cord. She was beautiful and so peaceful.  She had a full head of black hair and her eyes were wide open.  My husband cut the cord after it stopped pulsin...

Angela was in for a surprise when she discovered all her conversations she had with her OB and the OB group were not exactly as it had been portrayed.  "I just finished the hospital tour of the place where we will be birthing (as of now). While they say it is patient centered and focuses on the patient experience is it a very standard -rule- treat you like your are a sick patient type hospital and...

You may want to pack a few essentials in your hospital/birth center bag to keep you calm and comfortable.  To help you stay within budget, I talk about a few basics you will need, as well as extras that can be nice to have. From clothes, to chapstick to charging blocks.  What are nice to have vs Must Haves!  HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbir...

Are you wondering if you should hire a doula?  There are a lot of pros, but there are also some cons.  I delve a little deeper into both the pros and cons to help you find clarity on the best choice for you.  Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth