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
Cord Clamping, The Role of the Placenta & Waterbirth with Barbara Harper
In this episode, we welcome back the influential Barbara Harper, a pioneer in water birth and gentle birthing practices for over 40 years! She shares her recent global travels, insights into delayed cord clamping, and the significance of nurturing connections between mother and baby immediately after birth.
Key Topics Discussed:
Barbara's global travels training doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas and birth support workers in waterbirth and hypnobirthing.
Delayed Cord Clamping:
- Importance of not cutting the umbilical cord immediately post-birth.
- Scientific evidence supporting benefits such as increased blood volume for newborns.
- The concept of optimal cord clamping where the placenta is birthed before severing the cord.
Nurture Science & Connection:
- Emphasis on immediate skin-to-skin contact ("in the sanctuary") for at least six hours post-birth.
- Nils Bergman's "nurture science" highlighting continuous love and attention from mothers to infants.
Global Practices & Education Challenges:
- High cesarean rates due to lack of understanding of normal physiologic births among medical professionals.
- Need for educational reforms in medical schools worldwide emphasizing natural birthing processes.
Postpartum Care Models:
- Insights from postpartum facilities in China offering extensive support during the first forty days post-birth.
Notable Quotes:
"The baby's brain only has one program – connection."
"We must change how we welcome babies into the world."
Listeners are encouraged to explore more about gentle birth practices by revisiting our previous episode titled ‘Embracing Waterbirth’ featuring Barbara Harper. Consider advocating for informed birthing choices that prioritize both maternal comfort and infant health through education and community support systems.
Get in touch with Barbara Harper on instagram @thebarbaraharper
Or at her website: www.waterbirth.org
