The Resource Doula Natalie Headdings

Show Notes
On this episode of The Resource Doula, I chat with Hays about their work as a doula, photographer, and advocate for informed choice. And how they help clients feel more empowered and informed so they can have the birth and postpartum experience that leaves them feeling capable and proud. Hays also talks about how to prepare for birth rather than planning your way out of it and what life might look like if we actually honored people's choices when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Resources they mentioned:
Spiky squeeze tool for laborBook: Transformed By Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood by Britta BushnellEvidence Based Birth websiteYouTube channel by Nancy MohrbacherKelly Mom site for breastfeeding and early parenting supportConnect with Hays:
Follow @empoweredbirthalaska on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredbirthalaska/Visit Hays’ site here: https://www.empoweredbirthalaska.com/If you found this podcast helpful, please consider writing a positive review in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube! Thanks so much for listening. I’ll catch you next time!
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On today’s podcast, I chat with Dr. Berlin about his work as a bodyworker, advocate for informed choice, and how he helps his clients feel more settled in their nervous systems so they can have the best birth experience and postpartum recovery possible.

Resources he mentioned:
Documentaries he’s produced: all can be found on informedpregnancy.tv and you can get a FREE month with the code TNFREEMONTH when you sign up for a monthly subscription! informedpregnancy.tv
Heads Up, The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech DeliveryTrial of LaborConnect with Dr. Berlin:
Follow @doctorberlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/Visit Dr. Berlin’s site (and to book if you’re local to LA): https://www.doctorberlin.com/Get a month free of Informed Pregnancy+ with the code TNFREEMONTH https://informedpregnancy.com/ip/If you found this podcast helpful, please consider writing a positive review in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube! Thanks so much for listening. I’ll catch you next time!
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Listen to my chat with my business coach Kate Gibbs about what it means to honor your own energy and seasonality of life when it comes to business ownership and entrepreneurial life. We talk about how ditching hustle culture and taking on an entirely new perspective when it comes to the work-life balance can be just the thing you need to root down and bloom in your business and life. I know so many of you are balancing motherhood with small business ownership and I thought it would be so encouraging to hear from Kate on how to feel more confident managing that balance.

Resources she mentioned
Unbound: A Woman’s Guide to Power by Katia Urbaniak: https://mydou.la/unboundIf Women Rose Rooted by Sharon Blackie: https://mydou.la/if-women-rose-rootedRegenerative Business by Samantha Garcia: https://mydou.la/regenerative-businessMegan Hale (Kate’s coach): https://meganhale.co/
Connect with Kate
Follow @blisscoachkate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blisscoachkate/Visit Kate’s site: https://www.blissandflourish.com/Sign up for Super Bloom: https://www.blissandflourish.com/super-bloomSend emails to kate@blissandflourish.comIf you found this podcast helpful, please consider writing a positive review in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube! Thanks so much for listening. I’ll catch you next time!
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Postpartum is such a significant time of change, adaptation, and bonding. It can also be a stressful, sleepless, and emotional time. I encourage you, if you're pregnant or hope to be, spend some time thinking through what you want the first 8 weeks postpartum to look like. If you're already postpartum, I would also encourage you to prioritize rest moving forward. And if you're beyond postpartum, consider how you might encourage or provide care/meals/rest for a new mom that you know. 💕

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Quick Links
Mental health support: https://www.postpartum.net/Article 3 Steps to Prepare a Nourishing Postpartum Recovery: https://www.resourcedoula.com/preparing-your-postpartum-recovery-plan/Free postpartum plan by Earth Mama Angel Baby:https://trainat.li/postpartum-planFreezer meals: https://trainat.li/freezermealsExercise: https://www.resourcedoula.com/quick-tips-postpartum-exercise-recommendations/Books:
The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou: https://mydou.la/first-forty-daysReal Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols: https://mydou.la/real-food-for-pregnancyBreastfeeding:
IBCLC: TRD episode #4 with two IBCLCs: https://www.resourcedoula.com/interview-with-carrie-harris-ibclc-sarah-stevens-ibclc/KellyMom: https://trainat.li/kelly-mom is a great site for breastfeeding informationProducts
A caddy for each “station” around the house: https://mydou.la/caddyBaby wrap or ring sling & soft structured carrier
 – TRD episode #31 Babywearing Basics with Cassidy from Let’s Talk Babywearing: https://www.resourcedoula.com/babywearing-basics-with-cassidy-of-lets-talk-babywearing/Top tip: Trust in yourself and your knowledge of your own body and your baby.
All the resources I mentioned and more are a part of a bigger list that is a live document - meaning I update it regularly! Yhttps://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/
Please remember that these are just suggestions and not medical advice. Thanks for listening!
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Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you!
Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/
Quick links for everything mentioned in the episode:
Lily Nichols Real food for pregnancy: https://mydou.la/real-food-for-pregnancyNine Golden Months by Heng Ou: https://mydou.la/nine-golden-monthsExpecting Better by Emily Oster: https://mydou.la/expecting-betterThe Mama Natural week by week guide to pregnancy and birth: https://mydou.la/mama-natural-guideBirthing Instincts https://pod.link/1552816683Evidence Based Birth(https://pod.link/1334808138) Also check out resources and classes at https://mydou.la/EBBa Squatty Potty.https://trainat.li/squattypotty It is good for pooping in all stages of life, and could even be used like a birth stool in labor.A stability ball: https://trainat.li/stabballListen to my interviews with Anya of Anya’s Reviews here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/why-minimal-footwear-with-anya-of-anyas-reviews/ and my interview with natural podiatrist Andy Bryant here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/the-truth-about-feet-with-podiatrist-andy-bryant/Village Herbals(https://trainat.li/villageherbals) has supportive tea and infusion blends specifically designed for pregnancy and postpartum.Edens Garden for non MLM essential oils: https://trainat.li/edensgardenMotherlove products. https://trainat.li/motherlove (discount with this link or code: Trainernatalie15)Kindred Bravely https://trainat.li/kindredbravely – Get 15% off your first order with this link. Discount applied at checkout automatically, but if that doesn’t happen, use the code TRAINERNATALIE15Pact: https://mydou.la/pactIksplor has a merino wool top with nursing access if you’re an adventure mom and want to stay warm on the trail - great for nursing in a carrier as well. https://iksplor.com/Mental Push Plan https://www.instagram.com/mentalpushplan/ code natalie10 for 10% off

Exercises I mentioned:
stairs/step ups with loaded backpackcarriesdeadliftssquatslabor positionsoverhead presspelvic floor relaxationSign up for my weekly newsletter and gain access to my most up-to-date resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources
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Part One in a mini series where I go through my top recommended resources for preconception. Don’t let the abundance of resources in the world overwhelm you! Know that everything I recommend I’ve either tested myself or seen to work well in my 9+ years of work with clients.
Get access to the living resource list here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/resources/
Quick Links
Books:
Period Repair Manual: https://mydou.la/period-repair-manualTaking Charge of Your Fertility: https://mydou.la/taking-charge-of-your-fertilityAwakening Fertility: https://trainat.li/awakening-fertilityYour Pelvic Floor: https://trainat.li/KVPelvicFloorReal Food for Pregnancy: https://mydou.la/real-food-for-pregnancyProducts:
Branch Basics: https://trainat.li/branch-basics You should get $10 off with this link,Alaska Tallow Co.: https://trainat.li/tallow Use the code: trainernatalie for 10% offAraza Beauty: https://trainat.li/araza-beauty Use the code: NATALIE15 for 15% offPodcasts:
Are You Menstrual? With Amanda Montalvo: pod.link/1568547321Listen to Amanda on The Resource Doula Podcast here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/nutrition-for-hormone-health-with-amanda-montalvo/At Home with Kelly + Tiffany: pod.link/1447751238Listen to Kelly & Tiffany on The Resource Doula Podcast here: https://www.resourcedoula.com/taking-responsibility-for-your-healthcare-and-birth-with-kelly-tiffany-of-beautiful-one-midwifery/Please remember that that what you hear on this podcast is not medical advice, but remember to always be an active participant in your care, and talk to your healthcare team before making important decisions. If you found this podcast helpful, please consider writing a positive review in your favorite podcast app or subscribing on YouTube! Thanks so much for listening. I’ll catch you next time!
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