11 episodes
Liberating Motherhood Leah LaHue
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Title: The Liberating Motherhood PodcastChallenging the culture around US maternal health and strengthening the family unit.Whos's this for? Pregnant women, birthing people, birth workers, postpartum mothers and parentsLeah LaHue is a birth doula, speaker, educator and mom of 2. She is a life-long learner and actively challenges the status quo surrounding the "business" of maternal health care in the United States. The Liberating Motherhood podcast features raw, unfiltered personal stories of motherhood and childbirth as well as conversations with experts, wellness practitioners, and heart-to-hearts with women whose stories represent us all. She aims to help women cultivate true embodiment and peace in their birth and motherhood transition through critical thinking and asking questions. This podcast includes evidence based research and also thoughtful opinions. We will laugh, cry, but most importantly we will support each other through the most important journey in the evolution of mankind; birth and parenthood.
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Nurturing Developmental Milestones and Gross Motor Skills in Babies and Children with Dr. Amie Dougherty, DPT
Send us a Text Message.Did you know that babies are born with incredible amounts of tension and they need our help to relax, release and feel comfortable? If left untouched, this imbalance can interfere with essential skills like rolling, crawling, walking, balance, hand/eye coordination, attention span and more? This can even affect their life experience as adults. Dr. Amie Dougherty, PT, DPT with Milestones at Play is an in home physical therapist who shares fascinating inf...
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My Struggle With Post Partum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever had an intrusive thought that you just couldn’t shake? I have. It was the scariest time of my life and not even my closest friends have heard this story. If you are struggling with mental health as a mom, you are not alone. There is an epidemic of mental health disorders in the US and they are contributing significantly to our increasing maternal death rate which is much higher than our peers. Nearly 1 in 4 maternal deat...
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The Spiritual Initiation of Pregnancy and Birth with CPM Jana Johnston
Send us a Text Message.Birth and motherhood should NOT be a root of fear, doubt, nor trauma yet these experiences are often the norm in our culture. In this chat with Jana Johnston, CPM and founder of Global Education of the Midwife, we shed light on the process of reworking our identities as Mother. And guess what? It’s an ongoing process that lasts the rest of our lives.· 3 purposeful prayers that lead Jana into Midwifery and why she chose midwifery over obst...
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Quick Tip: When Should I Leave My House in Labor?
Send us a Text Message.Timing your arrival to the hospital or birth center is an art and a science! After attending 50+ births, these are some of my favorite techniques for assessing when it's time to load up and head in. This information is for a medically normal pregnancy without complications. If you ever experience decreased fetal movement or have concerns about your own or your baby’s health, please remember to contact your care provider as soon as possible! *This ...
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Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story With Jenice and Robert Houston
Send us a Text Message.What does one do when labor stalls and you are being pressed for an unnecessary epidural/ c-section? Jenice and Robert Houston share their birth story including, how they prepared to stay safe in the country where black women die 3 times more often than their white counterparts. In this episode we cover:-How to approach birth and the importance of education-Natural tips to strengthen the body’s ability to birth-How and why she changed care providers in the 2nd trim...
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How to Approach the Solar Eclipse: Big Changes and Big Feelings
Send us a Text Message.Eclipses are powerful transition periods during which doors close on what is familiar, and open to a new existence. Are you feeling the intensity of these "contractions" in your life as big changes arise? ME TOO. As with physiological birth, when birthing a new self, it is important to breathe, to relax, to pause, trust, and listen. Are you ready? This can feel emotionally intense; as if your world is crumbling. You may be feelin...