What do you think of when you hear the word birth? For many it is a joyous occasion, the beginning of a new life, a new addition to a family. For some the first word that comes to mind is
Evidenced Based Relaxation
Is childbirth a medical event? Barbara Decker, Certified Prenatal Bonding Facilitator and Childbirth Educator, answers this question. She also shares her almost 50 years experience in prenatal and perinatal education. She stresses the importance of relaxation in experiencing a calmer,
Placenta Encapsulation, What You Should Know
Shannon Shepherd, APPAC Are we allowing cultural bias to affect our health decisions? Shannon Shepherd, Certified Placenta Arts Specialist, provides some valuable information in this episode. She explains the benefits of placenta encapsulation, or consuming the placenta, for new mothers.
Easier Birthing
How can you make an unmedicated birth even easier? Marie Chase, mother of 10, HypnoBirthing° Childbirth Educator, Doula, and Placenta Encapsulator talks about that in this episode. She relates her own experiences with natural birthing at home and in a
What Is a Doula and What Do They Do?
How can a doula help you have a more positive birth experience? Joleen Cullens, a doula, massage therapist, prenatal yoga and belly dancing instructor and infant massage educator explains in this episode. Joleen developed an interest in massage therapy early
Help is Here! The Help Families Are Looking For!
How can families create a strong enough bond to support their children in all the challenges of life? Phyllis Fisher talks about family bonding as she discusses her experiences as a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, Doula, and Goulding
Calm Mothers, Calm Babies
How do you have an amazingly positive birthing experience? Emily Edison, an Elementary School Music Teacher and mother of two explains in this episode. The secret is in that word, calm. She was familiar with the concept of hypnobirthing when