Enjoying Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

Episodes

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  There is Hope for Pelvic Floor Issues! 01.05.2025 19m

  Orchid (prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor), shares tips and tools to help with pelvic floor healing. She shares 3 big DO NOT DO this, tips.   Then explains what inspired her to develop her Reconnection Ab Lab online program. I started taking it and will be reporting back in a future episode what differences I have experienced.  TOPICS COVERED [00:02:11] postnatal recovery tips [00:02:19] no sit ups! [00:03:45] no frontal planks [00:04:38] do not do double leg lifts [00:05:10] true confessions - I still have sneeze pee, 16 years after my last birth, can it help me??? [00:08:23] What inspired you to create Ab Lab? [00:10:01] Orchid couldn't walk after her birth [00:11:10] fixing abs can fix a lot of problems [00:13:01] doctors don't have the answers [00:16:38] where to find Orchid [00:17:41] conclusion HELPFUL LINKS  Find Orchid Here https://www.instagram.com/orchidcameron/ https://orchidcameron.com/ https://reconnectionablab.com/ Show Notes enjoybirth.com/ab-lab-orchid Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  3 Tips to Enjoy the 4th Trimester 24.04.2025 24m

  Maranda Bower was a wonderful guest to interview for the podcast. She is the CEO and founder of Postpartum University, supporting both mothers and professionals in health and whole body healing. She’s a renowned expert in top educator in the fields of functional nutrition and coaching in relation to postpartum, and is nicknamed The Womb Whisperer, named as a bestselling author, international speaker, and has appeared in over 50 publications. Her latest book is Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness, and it’s a number one bestseller now available on Amazon. And she also has a podcast that I’ve enjoyed listening to. She shares 3 specific things we can do to prepare for the 4th Trimester (postpartum) and make our transition to mothering easier. Create a Useful Support System Harness the Power of Nutrition Support your Nervous System Regulation We also talk about different cultures and how they support postpartum women. As well as how you and your baby are both on a journey! Here is where you can find Maranda and her wonderful resources. Maranda Bower https://postpartumu.com/ Postpartum University Podcast Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Affirmations and Visualizations help this 8th time Mom have her first HomeBirth! 24.04.2025 7m

  This is an excerpt from an interview I did with Maile on The Gift of Giving Life podcast (focusing on the spirituality of pregnancy and birth)   I pulled out the part about affirmations and visualizations and how it helped her. She also shared her tips so you can harness that power as well!  [00:00:00] The power of affirmations in preparing for her homebirth [00:01:54] The power of spiritual creation/visualization [00:03:39] Affirmation tips from Maile Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/affirmations-and-visualizations-help-this-8th-time-mom-have-her-first-homebirth Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Short but Sweet Birth Story - Alex Arrived Quickly and Easily 17.04.2025 3m

  Little Alex was a gentleman and let Mommy see his big brother sing in church for Mother's Day.   After that though, he was ready to come (or maybe just Mom was), and BOY did he come fast. This is a short, but sweet birth story to bring a smile to your day! Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/alex-chase-arrives Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Aurora's Birth was the Most significant moment in this Mom's life! 10.04.2025 6m

  This birth story starts with  "I first want to say that there has never been a more significant moment in my life than when I finally held my brand new baby girl before they had even cut the cord.  I know I will never forget that. It would have been worth anything I might have experienced- good or bad. Next I want to say that my birth experience was a very positive one, and that it seemed to me to be about half as long as it actually was- 16 hours.  I was able to maintain focus throughout nearly all of the experience and have to say that I am a true believer in the effectiveness of the Hypnobabies program." Listen to the whole thing!  It is great.  :)  Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/aurora-most-significant-moment-in-my-life Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  5 Easy Steps for Better Mental Health in the Newborn Stage 07.04.2025 16m

  It was so fun to interview Orchid. She is a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, so she has great information to share with us! She shares how amazing the human body is. A bit about her struggles trying to get pregnant with her second baby. Then she jumps into tips for the newborn stage. From what to remember when you are sleep deprived. How to handle your partner and ends off with the 5 simple steps to help with mental health! TOPICS COVERED [00:03:17] our bodies are amazing [00:05:48] Sitcom moment of announcing the pregnancy all the time and almost every single person, struggled with fertility. [00:06:25] so many struggle with fertility and loss - you are not alone [00:07:19] when overwhelmed and sleep deprived - try to remember how much you wanted this baby [00:07:53] don't overcorrect husbands [00:09:29] find your community [00:10:17] find vitamin "community" [00:10:52] basic 5 list for good mental health after baby [00:13:12] find Orchid here [00:15:08] conclusion HELPFUL LINKS Find Orchid Here https://www.instagram.com/orchidcameron/ https://orchidcameron.com/ https://reconnectionablab.com/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  The Nurse Was Surprised – No one had ever done that before! 03.04.2025 7m

  Another great birth story, of a first time mom. Her birth was about 6-7 hours with 20 minutes of pushing. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/the-nurse-was-surprised-no-one-had-ever-done-that-before/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Even Though I Slept through my Hypnobabies practice, My Birth was GREAT! 31.03.2025 5m

  Such a wonderful birth story, showing that even if you sleep through your practice, it can still work. "All I can say is "wow," our bodies really do know how to have babies if we let them. I am so thankful for this remarkable experience and a new little daughter." Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/slept-through-most-of-my-cds-still-worked-great-arrived-at-hospital-surprised-to-find-10cm Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  The easiest part of my birthing time was transition. Totally comfortable, thanks to Hypnobabies! 27.03.2025 5m

  I love this birth story, where the mom shares how she was comfortable,  even during transition!   Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/the-easiest-part-of-my-birthing-time-was-transition-totally-comfortable/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  What are the Best Noises to Make While Pushing? 24.03.2025 8m

  I got this great email today with this question  and while I was typing up an answer to respond to the question,  I realized what I really need to do is make a podcast episode about this.  So that’s what I decided to do. I did send my email with my written response,  but here is an audio response, which I think will be more powerful. Audio is obviously a better way to demonstrate pushing! TOPICS COVERED [00:00:52] It is normal to make or not make noises while pushing [00:01:16] A Few Pushing Options [00:02:09] Breathe Baby Out [00:02:13] Grunting [00:02:33] Roaring [00:03:51] Swearing [00:04:06] Calling on Heavenly Help [00:04:26] Lower Noises are Better [00:05:26] Holding your Breath and Bearing Down [00:06:42] Be Flexible [00:07:03] Low is Open and Down [00:07:10] I hope you enjoyed these real life examples HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/what-are-the-best-noises-to-make-while-pushing/ 2 You Tube Videos on Pushing Mother Directed Pushing at Home Mother Directed Pushing at the Hospital Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  I have only missed 3 births as a doula - here is my favorite birth I missed! 20.03.2025 5m

  I have attended over 50 births.  I have missed 3 births. 1 was an emergency cesarean and I arrived after the mom was already in the operating room. 1 was an extremely long birth and I went to the first half, then headed out on a trip and my back up doula took over. My favorite one I missed, I actually felt as if I was almost there. Again, it was a trip that kept me from attending,  but my friend, knew that was possible, so she had other doulas coming too. Here is what happened and how it felt like I was sort of almost there! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/i-missed-a-birth-but-felt-like-i-was-almost-there/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Logan's Birth - A Hypnobabies Hospital VBAC 17.03.2025 10m

  Logan's birth was the second I attended as a doula. It was extra special, because Jenn (Logan's mom) was my dearest friend!   Also she was a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesaren) mom, like I was and we had the same OB and was in my first Hypnobabies Class! I love her story and how even though she wasn't sure if Hypnobabies would work for her, she did all the homework and was pleasantly surprised when it did work and it worked well!   HELPFUL LINKS Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  If people use hypnosis for dental work - then it can work for birth too! 13.03.2025 7m

  Do you know the amazing tool that can be used with dental surgery and birth? Did you know that people use hypnosis for dental surgery? Hypnosis is a powerful tool! Hypnosis is a tool that can be used with all sorts of medical procedures. It may seem hard to believe that hypnosis has been used on people for surgeries, even open heart surgery. That shows how powerful the mind can be. It is used often for dental procedures. Some people use it to stay calm during dental procedures, so an emotional benefit. Some people will actually use hypnosis for anesthesia during dental procedures. If it works for THAT, then hypnosis can totally work for birth.  Hypnosis works as an anesthesia If hypnosis can work for these invasive surgeries, than it can certainly work for birth, which is a natural event. Visit this link to see the videos mentioned in the podcast episode.  https://enjoybirth.com/teeth/ Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Hypnobabies helped Valerie manage 2 Posterior Births 10.03.2025 17m

  Valerie had 3 babies with epidurals. Then she wanted to have a natural birth – and did with baby 4. that baby was posterior, like her first 3 and the discomfort made her not want to have another natural birth. She had 2 more babies with epidurals. Then she met me and with Hypnobabies decided it was worth trying to have a natural birth again. I was her doula for her last 2 babies Yes, she had 8 babies! I loved interviewing Valerie. She was one of my Hypnobabies Student – 2 times, for baby number 7 and 8! I also was her doula for those 2 births. She had Toxemia (high blood pressure) during her 3rd birth and was told to have no more children. This led her on a path to alternative medicine. This allowed her to become strong enough to have more children. She got a second opinion and changed careproviders and went on to have 5 more children! I was amazed at the story she shared about her friend who broke multiple bones and after a surgery was struggling with pain. Valerie felt inspired to lend her friend her Hypnobabies CDs and they made a huge difference. Valerie also shares how Hypnobabies has helped her after having babies. Of course, she shares her birth experiences and it will be especially interesting to moms who have had posterior babies, as all 8 of her babies presented that way. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-helped-valerie-manage-2-posterior-births/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Hypnobabies for Dummies 06.03.2025 8m

  What if I was to write a book – Hypnobabies for Dummies? Well, it would be pretty simple. Buy the Hypnobabies Home Study - or if you are lucky enough to have a live instructor near you, sign up for a class! Follow the instructions for practice. Use your tools during birth. So that is pretty simple and works,  but it would also be a sort of lame book,  so today I delve in a little deeper and as a doula at over 50 Hypnobabies Births, I have a good inside scoop! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/hypnobabies-for-dummies/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  5 Simple Steps to Pick a Word for Your Pregnancy or Birth! 03.03.2025 3m

  I love how one of my doula clients picked a word for her pregnancy and a different one for her birth. Here is a link to 5 simple steps to pick your word! https://sheridanripley.com/findword Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  It was the Birth of My Dreams 27.02.2025 14m

  Listen to the whole story... but here is a tiny bit "I have to say, I know that Hypnobabies gave me the birth of our dreams, and not just for the hypnosis aspect of the birth. It was  the program that led me to seek a Doula for the first time, and to go for a water birth. These three aspects combined really did give me the tools needed for ‘our’ perfect birth." Helpful Links Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  How to make a baby shower into a blessingway! 24.02.2025 7m

  You are having a “normal” baby shower, but you want to make it a little bit more spiritual and meaningful for you.   A party with gifts and food is fun, but it is easy to add a few simple things to make this celebration more about the Mom and her journey to mothering this baby and therefore make it a bit more special. Have you attended a Mother’s Blessing? You have heard about and maybe even attended a Mother’s Blessing, aka Blessingway?  Do you want to help create something like that for your friend?  At the same time you don’t want the fellow guests to think it is too “weird”.  So maybe skip the belly henna painting, but try these 3 simple tips instead. 1 – Writing and Sharing Wishes 2 - Add Beads to Take it Up a Notch 3 – We are all connected I have done this at 3 or 4 “normal” baby showers.  Each time the guests and the Mom express how meaningful both of these activities were. They were easy to add and made the baby shower more of a Mother’s Blessing. Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes:   https://enjoybirth.com/how-to-add-blessing-way-awesomeness-to-a-normal-baby-shower/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Water broke at a wedding AND smiling at 9.5cm 20.02.2025 5m

  Such a fun birth story. Water Breaking at her friends wedding. Baby born about 10 hours later. My favorite part? The picture of the mom smiling in the birth tub at 9.5 cm. Click here to see! HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/water-broke-at-a-wedding-and-smiling-at-9-5cm/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here Positive Birth Videos Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth
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  Harnessing the Power of Affirmations for your Pregnancy and Birth 17.02.2025 15m

  I had an amazing experience with affirmations a few years ago. I share how I harnessed this power the amazing changes I saw and share how you can use affirmations to help in your pregnancy and birth! Helpful Links Direct link to this episodes show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/affirmations-are-so-powerful-harness-that-power/ Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies here Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth