44 episodes
The Mindful Womb Podcast Clara O'Rourke - Clear Light Birth
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- Kids & Family
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4.9 • 21 Ratings
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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
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43: Mindful Advocacy Techniques That Will Uplevel Your Birth Experience - with Nurse Dawn Hancock
This episode dives into advocacy strategies for pregnancy and birth and infuses mindfulness practices throughout. We are joined by Dawn Hancock aka Nurse Dawn, a seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse certified in Obstetric Nursing, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Board Certified Nurse Coach.In this episode, we dive into the following:Advocacy strategies for pregnancy, labor, and beyondCommunication skills for birthing people and partners to use with the me...
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42: The Secret to Having an Orgasmic Birth- with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Debra Pascali-Bonaro, a world-renowned inspirational speaker, host of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra shares the secrets to experiencing more love and intimacy in birth and parenting. In this episode, we dive into the following:What is orgasmic birth?How to prepare for an orgasmic birthHow to reduce pain in labor and experience more pleasure How to promote...
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41: Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Unraveled: Breaking Down the Evidence - with Dr. Kirsten Small
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Kirsten Small, an obstetrically trained researcher and educator. Kristen shares the research and evidence on the use of central fetal heart rate monitoring in labor.In this episode, we dive into the following:What is cartography (CTG) for fetal heart rate monitoring during labor?Does CTG help improve fetal outcomes?Is CTG monitoring better for high-risk pregnancies?Do professional guidelines align with the most recent evidence?...
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40: How Many Cervical Exams Do I Need During Labor? A Mindful Approach to Cervical Exams
Today, I want to share with you a mindful approach to cervical exams during labor. This is a topic that can bring up a lot of questions and concerns for expecting parents, so I hope this will help you navigate this aspect of labor with confidence and clarity. In this episode, we dive into the following:What are cervical exams?What information can you get beyond dilation with a cervical exam?When do you “need” a cervical exam?Does a cervical exam tell you how much longer labor will last?T...
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39: The Secrets to Successful Lactation In The Modern World: Navigating Challenges and Planning for Chest/ Breastfeeding - with Teresa Coyle Airey IBCLC
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Teresa Coyle Airey, a seasoned doula and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Teresa shares a wealth of knowledge about how to prepare for successful lactation. In this episode, we dive into the following:Common challenges with breastfeeding/ chestfeedingWhat to expect from colostrum during the first few days after birthProblem-solving in the first few days with hand expression and lactation supportPreparing pre...
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38: Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions in Labor: Optimizing the Physiologic Birth Process (PART 2)
The best way to avoid unnecessary interventions in labor is to optimize the conditions for physiologic birth to progress. How do we do that? In this episode, we are covering the 5 key practices that have been proven by research to support your body’s natural blueprint for birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions.Don’t forget to check out the blog postResources mentioned:>> Clear Your Birth Fears Guide>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class>> ...
Customer Reviews
One of the Greats
Clara was my doula and guided me to a smooth birth after a complicated pregnancy. Listening to her podcast, even now that my baby is here, makes me feel like she is my life doula. I learn so much that still applies to my postpartum body and my parenting journey. If you reject the stereotypes that pregnancy and birth can either be crunchy OR science-based, give this a listen.
Love this as a resource for expecting families!
As a doula I’m always looking for podcasts to share with my clients and this will be added to the list. I like how it goes beyond just birth and into life and the recent episode (ep 4) was soooo good. I’m so proud of you!!
Preparing with intention
Clara offers listeners a warm and clear voice of support to navigate questions and challenges related to the transitions of parenthood. If you want to add another layer of intention to your family preparations, this podcast is for you!