The Transformed Maternity & Birth Podcast

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Talking all about the B word in this weeks episode! Boundaries that is. This is a very important topic because I know so many, including myself have a hard time setting these and holding them in place. But what happens when we allow someone to cross that boundary? What does that look like in labor and postpartum? How can you use boundaries to have an easier labor?  All the links in todays episode...

Pleasure... What comes to mind? Did you know that you have the power at any time to focus on where in your body it feels good? In this impromptu short and sweet episode I share with you a juicy practice that you can access at any time. Practice now so when your in labor you are REALLY good at this. I would love to hear what you think. If you feel inspired to leave a review I would appreciate the s...

Random thoughts about postpartum, breastfeeding, birth class and my amazing student/parents swaddling babies. The only time I get to be alone is driving to and from birth class so come drove home with me! Link to sign up for birth classes starting October 9th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenT2N-L53j15oREveRDn0Jdrcrk1FUUheqqSdB0UY_YTj7QQ/viewform

This amazing momma shares her birth stories of how she accidentally had one of her twins at home ! And guess what happend with the next pregnancy! I can't wait to have you hear this story! I'd love to see who's listening! Screen shot and share on social medial, make sure to tag @tristabirdzell so I can give you a big thank you! To follow Amber and listen to her podcast head to www.instagram.com/ne...

In this episode I wanted to give you the inside scoop of my personal breastfeeding journeys with each of my babies. Discussing what I thought nursing would be like with my first and how I navigated breast milk after a loss. Thank you for joining me in celebrating my breastfeeding journeys for World Breastfeeding Week!  Links mentioned in show  Breastfeeding Q&A with Breastfeeding edu...

( if pregnant, please listen to intro to decide if you should skip this episode until your no longer pregnant)  In this episode I interview Laicy, an incredible mom of 2 babies that has had quite the journey into motherhood. Starting with her first baby, born with a Vacuum assist and ending with a C-section that resulted in an emergency hysterectomy and almost loosing her leg in the process....

Classes start Aug 7th in Provo. Donation based - link to sign up:   Sign up for class follow me here: @tristabirdzell contact here: transformedmaternityandbirth@gmail.com The difference between my previous birth experiences and my last was night and day and I know that it has SO MUCH to do with the way my husband and I prepared for labor and the postpartum period during pregnancy. In the...

Today I felt inspired to record a solo cast. I talk a little about Human Design how discovering this modality of self awareness has changed my life. and Body Image.  I didn’t plan on talking about human design at all but it just needed to come out. I have fallen in love with learning about all of these different avenues on how to learn more about yourself and how to use it to create your drea...

Today I am chatting with April Davis, creator of The Vagina Blog . We get to hear all 3 of her completely different birth stories that range from hospital to home birth. We hear about her Hyperemesis Gravidarum and how that was first noticed and diagnosed by organ failure!! We also hear what she did to help prepare herself for her births and why she says its so important to plan like you are havin...

In this episode I interview Ashlea on the unplanned, unassisted birth on her bathroom floor! We dive into SPD ( symphysis pubis dysfunction) and what she was able to do to help her, how she was able to advocate for herself when she didn't want to have cervical exams and why she transferred care from hospital midwife to homebirth midwife at 27 weeks. We discuss those last days leading up to labor a...

In this episode I'm sharing a download I received after asking what message I need to share this week. And the word was permission. We tend to look to others for permission to be , to do, to want because then it's not viewed as selfish... but mama the on person that knows what you need is you , so who really needs to give you permission is yourself. Come chat with me on IG Www.instagram.com/trista...

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This weeks episode we are listening to two birth stories from my guest Rachael. She had a cesarean birth with her first due to circumstances that were out of her control, having to have her baby at 36 weeks and how healing from this birth was not an easy one.   Then we get to hear how her second birth was a complete 360 degree difference in all aspects in the best ways.  You can fin...

This week's episode is all about postpartum healing. I interviewed Jazmin Turley who I like to call the period guru all about how we can improve the healing of our uterus and vaginal health in the postpartum period. We go into vaginal steaming, the how to's the whens and whys. I learned so much and seriously can't wait to steam when Im postpartum.   As of July her instagram account @wombxnco...

Wow this story was powerful. This story is so powerful and special to me because it is one of my amazing doula clients and also holds the record for the longest labor/births I've attended yet. Desi shares her story of planning for a birth center birth when plans had to change after a long long labor. She shares some really raw and vulnerable moments with us around this change as well as her breast...

I am excited to be back and talk with you all again! I wanted to just give you all a short update on my life, why I've been absent and what has been going on with this pregnancy! Can you believe I will be 38 weeks this week?!! Me either! This last month has me feeling like I'm running in slow motion with all of the things that I need to do but cant do or not sure if i should yet. O man! Anyone fee...

Are you preparing for labor ? I have a really useful tool for you to add to your labor tool box in todays episode! Here are some links mentioned in the episode. Listener support , Patreon Account: https://anchor.fm/transformedmaternitybirth/support Birth gowns: https://restdress.com/ https://www.deardarby.com/ Buck D 40 blinks eye wear:  https://www.amazon.com/Bucky-Ultralight-Comfortable-Con...

In this episode we hear how Oscar came earthside in rapid timing. A first time labor and birth for this momma! We discuss her homebirth , how she planned for it, fertility charting, waiting for labor to begin, water breaking in bed, perineal tearing, breastfeeding in the first 2 weeks, and how to have those uncomfortable conversations around having your needs met in the postpartum period. We cover...

Are you planning to have an unmedicated birth? Even if your planning to have all the drugs it would be a good idea to plan how you will cope with contractions until you can get an epidural or in case it fails. In this episode I talk about The 3 R's coined by Penny Simkin. The 3 R's are tools you can add to your labor tool box!! ENJOY!! I would love a rate and a review so we can reach more people a...

My beautiful friend Meghan tells us about her long journey trying to conceive her first baby. Her battle with PCOS , discovering she had Gestational Diabetes and her exhausting labor that resulted in a C-section. 

Should you hire a birth photographer? Do you know what to look for in a good photographer? This will be a great episode to listen too! Rowan's links below https://saltcitybirth.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutdfq2ZOa9u86Y8u78_tFgIg: @saltcitybirthandnewborn

https://www.diahpodcast.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balance-and-motherhood-podcast/id1326237425https://thebloomi.com/@thevaginablog

This episode was inspired by my amazing coach Chelsey Huntsman @rhythmsoulandbody. As women our voice is directly connected to our womanhood. Amazing enough, our vocal cords and vaginas look very similar... coincidence? Let me know what you think of this episode! xoxo Trista

Making decisions can be overwhelming so let me help you break it down using this acronym! Share with your friends and if you really love it rate and review it so we can reach more families! Thank you and Love you! xoxo B - What is the benefit R-  What are the risks? A - Alternatives  I - What does your intuition tell you? Your gut instinct  N- what happens if we do nothing?   F...