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How is Occupational Therapy helpful for new parents? And what the heck is it? This is something we hadn't even considered until speaking with Matrescence OT, but it makes so much sense! Tune in to learn about how to put the pieces of motherhood together with occupational therapy with Gayle.
Gayle Schwee is a Filipinx-American, born and raised Texan, board-certified occupational therapist, and Co-Founder of Matrescence Occupational Therapy. Just as the pandemic shut down the world, Gayle birthed her first child. Her passion for advocating and empowering birthing individuals through the transition from pregnancy to parenthood was then ignited. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, she commits to increasing awareness and offering direct support for those affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Her goal is to empower moms to find strength within themselves to do what they want, need, and have to do.
Website: www.momsOT.comInstagram: @‌matrescence_OT
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

In this episode we talked with Anya Casteel about the taboo topic of BIG BABIES. Anya is a mom, midwife, doula, and childbirth educator who has been supporting women on their childbirth journey since 2015. She deeply believes in every woman’s ability to give birth and her ultimate goal is to inspire and empower women around the world.
Website: www.mokoshmidwifery.comInstagram: @‌AnyaCasteel
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kimia about how to prepare to push in labor. Dr Kimia Kardan is a pelvic floor physical therapist and clinic director at Origin Physical Therapy in Austin Texas. Origin has expanded to provide pelvic floor physical therapy in person and virtually across over 40 states! Origin treats people of all ages and genders with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction.
Origin's website: theoriginway.comInstagram and TikTok: @‌theoriginway
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Sometimes your baby's feeding journey doesn't go as planned. Erin knows, because she’s been there! Erin Moore, RN, CPNP, CLC is a pediatric nurse practitioner and certified lactation counselor living in Austin, TX. She has 13 years of working with moms experiencing difficult situations. Erin believes that moms should have support throughout their entire feeding journey - even if it isn't what was expected. Erin has you covered if you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, combining both, or feeding your baby solid foods. She provides judgment and shame-free virtual support.
Website: www.babyfeedingcoach.com
socials: http://www.instagram.com/babyfeeding.coach
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babyfeeding.coach
Quiz: Is combo-feeding right for your family? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63ef9a0a497bb50014b1a356
Offer: https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/combofeedingguide
 
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Today we are talking about Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness with Kati Junkins-Stark, owner of MoveWithMeMama. She is a happily married mother of 2 amazing girls and pregnant with baby number 3, due this Thanksgiving. Kati is an Occupational Therapist Specializing in Pelvic Floor Therapy, Prenatal and Postpartum Rehab and Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer and BIRTHFIT Coach! She is also currently in the process of completing the pregnancy and postpartum athleticism course certification by the pelvic guru and Briana Battles.
Kati has always been passionate about health, exercise, and helping others. She wants to be able to provide women with the power to continue to move, feel empowered, focus on self- care, build connections, prepare the body physically for birth, and rehab their bodies postpartum with other motivating women!
MoveWithMeMama is a Prenatal and Postpartum Rehab and Fitness Program focusing on empowering and educating new moms on how to exercise safely, promote pelvic floor and core rehabilitation, focus on self-care, and finding connection with yourself and others during the postpartum healing journey. We establish personal goals to provide optimal happiness, health, and well-being during the transition into motherhood!
Website: https://movewithmemama.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/movewithmemama/
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

On this episode we chat with Eva. She is a mother of two little girls and had both of them at home. Her labors were completely different from each other and the second one surprised everyone. Tune in to hear about her Breech Home Birth! Breech birth is rare in this day and age. Most providers have not been trained in breech birth. Breech Without Borders is a great program that midwives and OB/GYNs can sign up for to learn these skills. Many hospitals will not allow breech birth, even if they have providers on staff that are comfortable and skilled in it. If you find yourself with a baby that has a breech presentation, check out the resources below. Spinning Babies is a great resource if you'd like to try to encourage your baby to flip. Seek out acupuncture and a Webster certified chiropractor. 
www.breechwithoutborders.orgwww.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/baby-position/breech/flip-a-breech/www.reproductiveacupuncture.com/breech-presentation/
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

In this episode we talk with Rue Khosa about "BOOBING OUT LOUD" as she calls it! You might know her better as The Boob Boss! So many women are nervous to breastfeed around even their family, let alone in public. We break down the cultural norms and differences between culture in the United States vs other countries. You don't need to go breastfeed in the bathroom or cover up if you don't want to! You have the right to feed your baby wherever you want to. Rue has an incredible Instagram presence where she normalizes breastfeeding and provides education to parents on all things breastfeeding. Rue is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She's also the founder and owner of The Perfect Push. 
Website: https://www.theperfectpush.com/your-care-team/rue-khosaInstagram and Facebook: @‌rue_theboobboss
 
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

With the holidays fast approaching, we’re chatting about the boundaries around the holidays! Whether it's family visiting, taking a trip, or who prepares the family meal, there are often obstacles to overcome around the holidays. Those are generally exacerbated when you have small children. We dive into some of these difficult situations and ideas on how to handle them. 
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Today we’re talking about inductions around the holidays and how to be mindful of falling into an unnecessary induction. Did you know there are less birthdays on holidays than any other days of the year? Many doctors encourage medically unnecessary inductions in the weeks leading up to a major holiday in an effort to avoid attending births on holidays. Tune in to learn how you can avoid being needlessly induced if that's not something you desire. 
Check out this list of the least common birthdays. Notice they're around national holidays. 
Dec. 25
Jan. 1
Dec. 24
July 4
Jan. 2
Dec. 26
Nov. 27
Nov. 23
Nov. 25
Oct. 31www.people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/genealogy/most-popular-birthdays.htm
 
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

Today we chat with Meagan Noble about Ecstatic Birth. Many of us have heard of it but don’t know what the heck it is! Meagan breaks it down for us. 
Meagan is a full spectrum doula, student midwife, and childbirth educator. Following the home births of her three children, she shifted her career to birth work and now helps families find joy and flow in their birth journeys. Meagan’s approach is caring, intuitive, and education-focused. She believes deeply in the power of birth to transform women and families, and strives to bring deeper connection and trust to families in the birthing room." 
Website: www.MeaganNoble.comInstagram: @meagannobleatx
Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE.For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE.
Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy
This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE.
Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com
Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
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The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk.
This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly.Ciarra Morgan:www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.comwww.BirthBabyAcademy.com
Samantha Kelly:www.beautifullymadedc.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!