The MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast Meaghan Beames

"It's all about knowing options and building your own dream team of professionals based on however you choose to birth your baby and parent your baby."


Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas, discusses the importance of having a comprehensive support system during the pre and postpartum period. She highlights the various services offered by Gold Coast Doulas, including birth and postpartum doula support, lactation consulting, and sleep consulting. She also discusses the need for accessible resources and expert referrals to help parents navigate the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Kristin’s new book, Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, provides a wealth of information and options for parents, as well as valuable insights for birth and baby professionals.


About Kristin Revere:
Kristin Revere owns Gold Coast Doulas birth and postpartum doula agency. She is an elite certified birth and postpartum doula and also a childbirth educator. She is the co-host of the Ask the Doulas Podcast. Kristin lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and their three kids.


goldcoastdoulas.com
instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas
Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby (releases on Mother's Day)




Episode Timestamps:
The locations and services provided by Gold Coast Doulas {01:00}Kristin’s motivation for writing the book "Supported" {04:35}Becoming A Mother course {08:00}The challenges of finding support and overcoming resistance to alternative therapies {10:35} Postnatal recovery and the importance of a support team {12:30}Importance of knowing your referrals very well {16:40}The need for affordable or pro bono services {20:40}Understanding that you can’t do everything on your own; taking a team approach {24:00}



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Building a craniosacral therapy business takes time and patience. Learn from Meaghan’s years of experience and hear her secrets to success. In this episode, she shares the details of what she wished she’d known when starting out. From building slowly and hiring help to utilizing social media effectively, Meaghan offers advice for anyone looking to start or grow their own craniosacral therapy business. She also discusses the growth of her own skills as a therapist and the impact that craniosacral therapy has on the lives of both babies and their parents. 




Episode Timestamps:
Learning how to run a business properly {00:25}Be ok with building slowly at the beginning {03:20}The need for guidance and support when starting a business {04:25}Experiencing burnout from rapid business growth; hiring an assistant {06:15}Difficulties and frustrations with social media; hiring a social media manager {07:40}Importance of practicing and implementing craniosacral therapy skills {10:23}Practice makes better, not perfect {12:30}90% of healing happens after the CST appointment {14:15}Growing as a person is important for business growth {16:45}



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Tune in to PART 2 of Meaghan’s conversation with Kristy Wilson! They dive deeper into the benefits of craniosacral therapy (CST) for newborns, as well as the role of CST in supporting mental health. Kristy shares her experiences helping babies with various issues, such as a baby who exhibited back arching, poor tongue function, and oral aversions after a traumatic birth. Through CST sessions, the baby's tightness and discomfort gradually improved, leading to significant changes in their overall well-being. She also emphasizes the importance of touch and bonding between parents and babies. Through CST sessions, parents have the opportunity to observe and learn how to touch their baby in ways that promote relaxation. From newborn development to postpartum care, tune in and learn the many ways craniosacral therapy can positively impact the lives of babies and their families!


About Kristy Wilson:
Kristy has practiced a holistic and herbal-based lifestyle for over 20 years, with a focus on alternative medicine, nutrition, and whole foods. After the birth of her third child, she started studying midwifery independently, entered a formal apprenticeship, and became a certified midwife. She has given birth naturally 10 times, has attended over 600 births as a midwife and a doula, and provided care to hundreds of families.
Harrisburgmidwife.com




Episode Timestamps:
Wonder Weeks app and its accuracy in tracking baby's development {02:05}Recommendation of the book "Healthy Posture for Babies and Children" {04:55}The ripple effect of CST on the trajectory of a baby's life {08:10}How CST supports postpartum mental health {12:15}Treatment plan and frequency of CST sessions for severe symptoms {17:05}Ways CST can impact the whole family, not just the newborn {21:35}Advocating for longer postpartum leave and its importance for maternal and infant well-being {23:05} Lack of support for first-time moms and VBACs {27:00}



Stay Connected:
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Email address: info@mybabycst.com

Interested in enhancing your skills as a midwife? In this episode, Kristy Wilson shares her journey as a midwife and her experience with using craniosacral therapy (CST) to support newborns and their families. By integrating CST into her practice, she has witnessed remarkable improvements in newborns' well-being, breastfeeding success, and overall family dynamics! Learn about the benefits of early CST sessions, as well as the role of CST in reducing stress on the nervous system and promoting optimal brain development in newborns. Kristy also touches on the positive impact of CST during pregnancy and postpartum, helping mothers process trauma, reduce anxiety, and establish a stronger bond with their babies.

Stay tuned for PART 2 of Kristy's interview! Release date: 04/04


About Kristy Wilson:
Kristy has practiced a holistic and herbal-based lifestyle for over 20 years, with a focus on alternative medicine, nutrition, and whole foods. After the birth of her third child, she started studying midwifery independently, entered a formal apprenticeship, and became a certified midwife. She has given birth naturally 10 times, has attended over 600 births as a midwife and a doula, and provided care to hundreds of families.
Harrisburgmidwife.com




Episode Timestamps:
Kristy’s background as a midwife and her interest in craniosacral therapy {01:25}Kristy’s experience with taking the the CST Foundations course {02:30)How CST has changed Christy's midwifery practice {04:40}The timing and frequency of CST treatments for newborns {06:30}Positive changes in newborns after CST {07:35}The importance of early CST treatment for babies {12:15}How the business side of Christy's practice has changed {21:10}CST for pregnant clients to help with positioning of the baby {25:05}How touch can release stored trauma {28:00}Hormone balance and its impact on mental and emotional well-being {31:23}



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In the world of perinatal care, building a successful business requires more than just expertise and passion. It requires strategic networking, effective communication, and a clear understanding of your value as a practitioner. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Winward shares her advice on building a successful business in the field of baby bodywork. She provides strategies for networking, building relationships with other practitioners, and creating a business that doesn't lead to burnout. She emphasizes the importance of personalized care, building trust with clients, and knowing your limitations as a practitioner. Dr. Winward also discusses the structure of her appointments, combining lactation support, craniosacral therapy, and naturopathic medicine to provide comprehensive care for both babies and parents.


About Dr. Sarah Winward:
Sarah Winward is a Naturopathic Doctor, Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Infant Craniosacral Therapist. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics and Applied Radiation Sciences at McMaster University. About a year into her Masters in the same field, she realized that she was meant to work with people, not with machines and computer programming. Searching for a path in the health care world led her to Naturopathic Medicine- the perfect blend of science and traditional wisdom that focuses on the patient as a whole person. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2016. After graduation, she went on to study lactation, first at the International Breastfeeding Centre, then among a number of community practitioners. With 500 hours of hands-on lactation support under her belt, she wrote her IBCLC exam in 2020, while in lockdown.


yourdowntowndoula.com
@downtowndoulaTO all social media outlets




Episode Timestamps:
Dr. Sarah's background and focus on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum {01:30}Strategies for building a business and networking with other practitioners {03:00}Overcoming ego and limitations in client care {08:15}Always say yes to shadowing opportunities {14:20}Structuring fees based on income needs and value {18:45}Over-delivering personalized care and support {20:50}Taking care of yourself and setting boundaries {23:10}Learning from experiences and not taking it personally {30:50}Speaking confidently about the value of your services {35:00}



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Did you know that bodywork can play a role in improving breastfeeding outcomes for babies? In this episode, Angela Grant-Buechner shares her journey from being a registered nurse to becoming a lactation consultant and doula. She discusses the importance of providing non-judgmental support to families and the challenges faced by parents in the breastfeeding journey. Angela also highlights the role of bodywork, such as craniosacral therapy, in improving breastfeeding outcomes for babies with tongue ties or other restrictions. She emphasizes the need for timely help and encourages parents to seek support early on to prevent breastfeeding difficulties.


About Angela Grant-Buechner:
Angela is the Owner and Founder of Nutmeg Consulting. She is a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Birth Doula and Educator, who has spent over 20 years working with new parents and babies.


https://nutmegconsulting.ca/




Episode Timestamps:
Angela's background and transition to private practice {00:50}Initial skepticism and eventual endorsement of bodywork for tongue ties {10:10}Why pumping is not an accurate measurement of breast milk supply {21:50}Benefits of body work for babies {24:00}Seeking help for latch and pain issues earlier, rather than waiting {26:55}The need for prenatal education on breastfeeding and body work {28:40}Virtual lactation support and its benefits {33:40}How a poor latch can affect milk supply {35:25}



Stay Connected:
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Email address: info@mybabycst.com