Rewire For Birth Podcast
Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength.
Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make your birthing journey truly beautiful.
We firmly believe that through knowledge, community, and holistic practices, we can change the narrative around birth. Let’s eliminate the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that often accompany the birth process. Join me on this journey and let’s rewire for birth together.
Mom Brain and Birth Uncensored Episodes Hosted By:
Dr. Cindy Tahhan - Naturopathic Doctor, Positive Birth Advocate & Mom of 2
Melissa Horlick - Event Coordinator, Creative Director, Positive Birth Advocate & Mom of 2
Formerly The Birth C.E.O Podcast
Rewire For Birth Podcast
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Fertility, Birth, and Postpartum with Kerri Stevens
n this episode we sit down with Kerri Stevens, a mother of four who has navigated the complex journey of fertility treatments, diverse birthing experiences including unplanned and planned home births during the pandemic, and the nuanced challenges of postpartum life.
In this conversation:
- Kerri's Personal Journey: Discover how her struggles with fertility led to IVF treatments and eventually inspired her passion for supporting other women through their own fertility journeys.
- The Power of Birth: Hear about Kerri's deep love for pregnancy and birth processes – each experience unique from empowering moments in water birth to challenging emergency situations.
- Postpartum Realities: Learn from Kerri's candid sharing on postpartum depression after her first child despite extensive efforts in planning. Understand why self-care is not just showers and meals but also encompasses mental health needs.
- Navigating Multiple Children: Insights into how adding siblings changes dynamics – managing attention among children while caring for a newborn amidst COVID restrictions.
- Preparing Mentally For Birth: Emphasize the importance of mindset work before labor – equipping oneself like training for a marathon to navigate the physical and emotional intensity of labour and birth.
- Creating Your Birthing Environment: Tips on setting up your preferred birthing atmosphere using music, essential oils, hydration strategies, partner support roles - all contributing factors towards an empowered birth story.
Key Takeaways:
- The significance of community support throughout the fertility-to-postpartum spectrum cannot be overstated. It’s crucial for both physical assistance and emotional resilience.
- Discussing openly about expectations within your family unit pre-birth can set realistic standards that honor every member’s needs once baby arrives—partners included!
- Preparing mentally is as critical as any prenatal class; it shapes one’s approach toward childbirth which directly influences postpartum recovery periods.
This episode serves as a testament that while each woman's path may differ greatly—from serene planned home deliveries to unexpected medical interventions—the core essence lies in feeling informed, supported, capable…and ultimately empowered by one's own choices throughout these transformative phases of motherhood.
Remember: Whether you're expecting your first or fourth child or supporting someone who is - fostering empowerment at every step makes all the difference!
Find Kerri on IG : @fertilitymotherhood
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