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Preggers Can Be Choosers

Preggers Can Be Choosers

By rowan twosisters

Preggers Can Be Choosers delivers a ten-minute and eighty-second or less podcast shortie addressing frequent questions and topics of reflection or whatever else we are into at the moment.
#thisiswhathealinglookslike #preggerscanbechoosers

Be wary, we are a little sweary so grab your headphones if you have concerns for tender ears and sensibilities.
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Preggers Can Be ChoosersFeb 22, 2018

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Dark Energy? Hormones? Hard to Tell Sometimes.
Mar 06, 202411:44
Fast Car, "It's not about a car."

Fast Car, "It's not about a car."

Song: Fast Car which Tracy remarked, "It's not about a car." which I remember but can't find a citation.

Showing my work: Continued to tweak and work over the Birth Prep Prenatal offering.

  • What on your mind, fears, what don’t you understand ex newborn medications
  • Pelvic floor or personal anatomy specifics. Ex do you habitually always cross your legs one way? How has that affected your body balance?



Ancestor Shrine: I tend to use altar and shrine interchangeably, and while they aren’t exactly the same, for me it’s close enough.

Growing up in El Paso, Ofrendas were a thing, and part of daily life both around 11/2 and all year around

I've been super blessed with many teachers, and those who taught me the most about ancestor work have been


I have a couple of altars in my spaces, in my workspace I have invited my grandmother to be with me and guide me. I also realized I had a low-key altar to Afua, and I wanted to snaz it up.

  • A song that inspired me to dive deeper into understanding domestic violence and my privilege, and somehow connected me to Afua, and wanting to show up for pregnant people who may be low-resourced and in harm's way.
  • A birth revolution and body autonomy are how I choose to represent, with Mama Afua on my mind.


Wrap-up:

As always, you know you best. Get your learn on from me and other teacher guides and community, and make the best decisions for you.


Hopefully Helping,

Rowan

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PPS Tracy Chapman newsletter

Feb 20, 202412:36
Two Tells: When a Community-Based Birth Isn't Gonna Happen Here

Two Tells: When a Community-Based Birth Isn't Gonna Happen Here

Two Tells: When a Community-Based Birth Isn't Gonna Happen Here


Song: Been Listening to John Mayor's "Sob Rock" on repeat. Who do you think he wrote all those songs about?

Show your work:


Planner updates:

  • I’ve been using the Laurel Denise and Passion Planner, slowly migrating into the LD as I grieve all the artwork and groovy stickers that went into the Passion Planner. I’ve temporarily moved into a backpack (my sister's Vera Bradly Black quilted with cherry lining, thank you very much.)
  • My sister, who is an undated planner hater, just caved and bought the mini undated planner that has just been released and will be writing them with her fancy pens, but no stickers lol


From a chat I had with Ellen Heed:

2 “tells” that a baby doesn’t want to be born in a community setting like a birth center or homebirth, that the baby would be better served born in a more medical environment.


Wrap-up:

As always, you know you best. Get your learn on from me and other teacher guides and community, and make the best decisions for you.


Hopefully Helping,

Rowan

PS ⁠⁠Join my love letter recipients.

Feb 06, 202408:08
Pads! And a Planner Update.

Pads! And a Planner Update.

Pads and Planner Update!

Song: Who was that, who was thaaaaat? By Deee-lite


Showing My Work: Wrote the outline for the Cervical Scars, Provider Version last week. That content will debut at the ATM conference in May. Register here!


Planner Update: My sister got it! And gave it to me cause she didn't like it! Twyla Tharp and the pencil concept


Let’s Make Reusable Pads! I was talking to my gurl D about making reusable chux pads for our midwifery practices. Head over to the Preggers Can Be Choosers IG account for pics.

  • cut/pinn 2 t-shirts.
  • stitch in an X down the middle
  • serge the sides. I like the punk rock look, but you could do a rolled hem or even fancy a French hem.


Hopefully Helping,

Rowan

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Jan 30, 202407:41
Planner Problem!? And Magnesium Soaks. Not in that Order.
Jan 23, 202408:54
AfterBirth 9/28/21 When Enough is Enough and its TIME TO LEAVE
Sep 29, 202152:17
AfterBirth 2/23/21 "Is This as Good as it Gets?"

AfterBirth 2/23/21 "Is This as Good as it Gets?"

After Birth 2/23/21 "Is This as Good as it Gets?"

"Google: What do I do when I feel like shit?" ACTUAL QUESTION from Eli. 

When is #postpartumdepression just straight-up #depression?

So we put on our thinking hats, and start sharing like a mofo, Bev especially walks us through her journey with medication, and how she thinks waited too long to take them. HINT: #intrusivethoughts

talk therapy ~ Mental Health Match or Punk Rock Psych Doc

daily fitness ~ outside, walking, 20 minutes

supplements ~ Aviva Romm says this 

Your peer support beezies ~ that's us, we your beezies. sign up for text reminders 

Rowan mentions that Courtney from Mommastrong.com is an advocate (and by advocate we mean gets on Rowan's ass about it) of #zerotasking, which leads into a hilarious convo on men "relaxing." HAHAHHAHAHHA.

Concerned about medications? Mothertobaby.com


we never made it to talk about vaccines. Oh well, next Tuesday.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #Marfa #socialmedia #waterbirth #birthcontrol #tubestied #tubal #community



Feb 24, 202152:22
AfterBirth 12/1/20: He Mad. The Birth Control Episode.

AfterBirth 12/1/20: He Mad. The Birth Control Episode.

AfterBirth 12/1/20: He Mad. The Birth Control Episode. 

Well hello there.

#CovidThanksgiving check-in starts us off!

And then we are up and rolling when with a bang when Sarita tells us why her MD is refusing her access to a tubal.

Also up for discussion are ways to decrease cortisol, Sam plans her birth team and a general convo about birth providers working more effectively together.

We review who is doing what for birth control, Looking for nonhormonal options. 

and Tiff gives a shout out to how she is dialing back social media, The Social Network. Watch this if you haven't yet.

And Rowan wants everyone to try her Preggers Prebiotic Porridge 

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #Marfa #socialmedia #waterbirth #birthcontrol #tubestied #tubal #community 



Dec 01, 202047:13
Afterbirth 11/24/2020 "Take Your Baby to Work" Jobs

Afterbirth 11/24/2020 "Take Your Baby to Work" Jobs

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group 

Take Your Baby to Work Jobs ~ 

3 Types of Mom Jobs. Private CNA,  Meal Prepper, Preschool Teacher. 

What's working, what's not.

'Basically, I'm fucked next paycheck." ~ Bev, and right at the end of the episode she gets terrible news. 

Where's Rowan ~ the Lincoln Bomb Shelter 

We talked about Equanimity ~ https://www.tenpercent.com/meditationweeklyblog/the-power-of-equanimity Cause being the calmest person in the room makes you the most powerful.  

The Preggers Prebiotic Porridge that Rowan wants everyone to try. Recipe to try out. WHY? Eliminate breakfast decision fatigue, promote gut health, and its cheap and easy to make. WIN

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest #momjobs #backtowork #singleparent #covid

Nov 28, 202001:02:44
AfterBirth 10/27/20: Worse than Labor?!!! Afterbirth Pains!

AfterBirth 10/27/20: Worse than Labor?!!! Afterbirth Pains!

AfterBirth 10/27/20: Worse than Labor?!!! Afterbirth Pains!

Sarita has baby Autumn, tells her birth story. 

Rowan chimes in as her provider. 

We also talk poop and pushing. 

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest





Oct 27, 202025:42
Afterbirth 10/6/20: My Baby's Birthday Makes Me Cry

Afterbirth 10/6/20: My Baby's Birthday Makes Me Cry

Afterbirth 10/6/20: My Baby's Birthday Makes Me Cry

"Instead of being happy with my kid's birthday, it brings up birth trauma and grief for what I didn't get get".  ~ this in from new member Lindy


Points of talking were:

  • Shared decision making 
  • harm reduction

and how this plays out negatively and positively in almost all birth environments. 


Miscarriage brings up "the what if spiral" and how the not knowing of why this happened is one of the worst aspects of a rough time for many.  Also compassion to Chrissy Tegan and her family during this hard time. I appreciate her sharing her raw AF grief and shining a light on a horrid time that often gets hid. 


 The grief box ~ https://twitter.com/LaurenHerschel/status/946888649781608448


Tiff and Katelin say schedule time on the reg that is the same time so that you prioritize, and even if you don't have anything to do, hide in your room with a locked door and read a book. Whatever going on outside that door is a plastic ball that will bounce. 

Wait, what?

Rowan heard a great analogy attributed to Nora Roberts about dropping balls when juggling the work/life balance. When juggling balls, one or more is going to fall, like this is a given. Which ball s plastic, and will bounce and be fine.  Which is glass and won't bounce.  Spoiler alert: Moms and postpartum folx are treated as disposable styrofoam when instead, YOU are the glass. Article link https://twitter.com/jenlynnbarnes/status/1220182162118451200?lang=en

This is the song on repeat in my head, our group anthem. https://open.spotify.com/track/79qxwHypONUt3AFq0WPpT9?si=vvCx_FI4SNOZBbjFoUYNcg

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest

Oct 06, 202052:03
AfterBirth 9/22/20 When BreastFeeding Just Doesn't Work

AfterBirth 9/22/20 When BreastFeeding Just Doesn't Work

Today's theme:

"Fuck everyone trying to tell me what do."


"If it doesn't work out in a week, I'm going to let this go" from Bev,  "cause, the toll on my health is going to be way bigger than formula on her health."


Resources for Milk Shares 


Formula food delivery in Houston https://www.formula911.com/


Good idea alert! Fundrasing for birth services: This is the link for the "gift registry" for the birth photographer that Sam mentions http://kedocumentary.com/gift-registry


When I (Rowan) asked if things felt big, Kayshia talks about being scared of  leaving the baby,

Maggie's family is "overspoken" on her breastfeeding, not enough, too much,  and needs more sleep.

And there were tears, tips for increasing supply, and camaraderie galore. So, a good day. 

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest 

Sep 22, 202001:01:22
After Birth 9/15/20 It's Overwhelming

After Birth 9/15/20 It's Overwhelming

After Birth 9/15/20 It's Overwhelming.

Afterbirth, the Fourth and more Support Group.

Its overwhelming, why?

kids are sick and needy, and being pregnant is sucking the life out of you in third trimester


And why is asking for help such a bitch? 

Pinterest pages, on what to ask for help with day by day, were helpful for Katelin

Not knowing that some things are not as instinctual as they say ~ Katelin

How not to hate yourself when you ask for help and it doesn't go the way you want it. 



Back pain while preggs tips:

Tens Unit 

cold

heat

Massage ~ for North Houston Birth center Pts 

Fertile Alchemy Magnesium oil  

Chiro in Houston who took Tiff's Medicaid ~ Pace Chiro Pt https://pacechiropt.com/ 



Boric acid capsules get a shout out, used for healing chronic yeast and BV ~ https://preggers.rocks/boric-biz/ to learn more, or order here

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit






Sep 15, 202058:34
After Birth 9/1/20: Pretend it's Halloween, Wear a Mask!

After Birth 9/1/20: Pretend it's Halloween, Wear a Mask!

Afterbirth, the Fourth and more Support Group.

Heavy emphasis on the MORE today. We were all over the map today, chatting Halloween, Drop Dead Fred and Rowan thought she was gonna get canned from North Houston Birth Center (seriously y'all, I would of fired me.)

  • Halloween! Wear a Mask! and then what?
  • Dr.B tells how a pt navigated an airport and flight while wearing a (figurative) banana suit.  
  • Sarita's daughter is watching pregs videos on Youtube
  • Birth Tube on FB, Bevs Baby was born with thousands of people watching. 
  • Growing an appropriate sized baby, what makes a baby small? What makes a baby big ~ Rowan chats about placenta health. 
  • and I'm sure more I don't remember.


Boric acid capsules get a shout out, used for healing chronic yeast and BV ~ https://preggers.rocks/boric-biz/ to learn more, or order here

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit

Sep 01, 202001:03:21
After Birth 8/25/20: Online School is a B!TCH

After Birth 8/25/20: Online School is a B!TCH

After Birth 8/25/20: Online School is a B!TCH

Comparing notes on school, and how to make any of this work,

Spoiler alert, it doesn't.

Bev talks about kids on the spectrum, trying to be in 5 places in once wth online school.

Tips on doing the best you can with what you have.

Katelin's kid is doing in person mostessori school.  She tells us how it its going.

Sarita and Tiff are on the same page of opting out becuase they feel lie there is low ROI for a preschooler. 

Maggie weighs in on long term implications for social development, what will this mean in ten years for our kids and society. 

Boric acid capsules get a shout out, used for healing chronic yeast and BV ~ https://preggers.rocks/boric-biz/ to learn more, or order here

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections

Aug 26, 202059:13
Afterbirth 8/18/20: Conception w/o Consent

Afterbirth 8/18/20: Conception w/o Consent

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

Hey loves, today we cover the gritty topic of Conceiving a Baby without Consent. 

Three of the people in group have had or are having that pregnant experience, and so they chat it out. I appreciate their vulnerability, and what that journey has looked like for them, did it impact bonding, at what is a horizontal identity. 

We also talked about hair, both curly Black hair, and straight euro hair, and what's the plan when it falls out in chunks. EJOLE!

So hop in, love us up as we figure out how to navigate this world, together.


Tools for labor after trauma: 

Birthing from Within ~ book and DIY

Birth Story Medicine ~ guided


Advocating for yourself while a minority while in labor:

 1) get a doula to help you stay steady

2) Child Birth Education (it keeps your from getting pushed around as much) and this is a free opportunity for my Black and Brown pregnant folx. Please call for details: 817-841-9291.
Email: training.birthblessings@gmail.com


If you have a posterior baby/sunny side up baby, what did you do about it?

Bev: moxa sticks on pinky toe

Rowan: Spinning Babies to help turn baby off back

Tiff: peppermint on sternum


A VBAC story from Katelin, she used therapy and Rowan's online scar course

Frances Coleman for a homebirth VBAC in Houston, this is Rowan's top recommendation.


Hair Notes: 

Color deposit dye that doesn't eat your hair 1) Overtone 2) Irio Irio 

Bev the hairstylist gives us the 411 on hair regrowth: Biotin, collagen peptides (her fave is primal kitchen vanilla )

Rowan says: massage with castor oil where hairline is receding to get the follicles growing. But then she loves castor oil for everything. 


PS Snaps for Tif, her sober summer is going well! has helped quarantine quite a bit

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter



Aug 18, 202001:00:47
AfterBirth 7/28/20; FreeBleeding, Postpartum or Anytime!

AfterBirth 7/28/20; FreeBleeding, Postpartum or Anytime!

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

FreeBleeding, Postpartum or Anytime!

What the heck is this, and why does it matter?


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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY

Jul 29, 202057:54
AfterBirth 7/21/20 Mama D Tells her Homebirth Story

AfterBirth 7/21/20 Mama D Tells her Homebirth Story

AfterBirth 7/21/20

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

Mama D tells her homebirth story. This is her 4th homebirth, listen in and find out why she almost transfers, 

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY

Jul 29, 202001:00:57
AfterBirth 7/13/20 The Postpartum Stinks

AfterBirth 7/13/20 The Postpartum Stinks

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

Go the postpartum stinks? 

check for

  • temperature
  • tenderness of belly or other places
  • discharge or bleeding, is it smelling different or putrid
  • if yes probs need to check in with your provider.

Hellooooooo 4 agreements from Don Miguel Ruiz https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements

1) always do your best

2) don't take anything personally

3) impeccable with your word

4) don't make any assumptions

Lay this over a disagreement or boundary violation, like a framework to see where you can stay in your lane.

Another take away from today, its also not my business what other people think of me.

So there.


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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)


Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453


AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/


Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18


Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.


#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism  #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY






Jul 15, 202001:00:10
After Birth 7-7-20 Birth Stories: Covid, Clots, Surgical Birth and Hiding in a Closet

After Birth 7-7-20 Birth Stories: Covid, Clots, Surgical Birth and Hiding in a Closet

Dude.

What an episode. 

Maggie had the baby. Kayisha had her baby, Mama D had her baby.

We got 2 of 3 birth stories.

Everyone was crying. Like ugly crying. I'm glad you can't see it. Only the audio. 

Join us.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #spectrum #steam #vsteam #yonisteam #gbs #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth


Jul 08, 202001:12:56
When You Don't Look Like a White Girl: Finding a Midwifery Program/Preceptor

When You Don't Look Like a White Girl: Finding a Midwifery Program/Preceptor

This is a follow up to #Mixed, Midwifery & Facial Tattoos.  

 Our girl Kati has some follow up questions that Rowan asks DeShaun to weigh in on re midwifery programs and apprenticeships.  We all agree that "clean and neat" in appearance is subjective, and most likely is code for, as DeShaun says, "Look like a white girl."  Ugh. 

 So it is a real and gritty convo, and we desperately need all the midwives and future midwives to get this show on the road cause we need ya. This is how we can make a dent in the Black maternal mortality and morbidity rate, which is so APPALLING. #blackmidwivesmatter #MOC #midwiferystudent  

Schools mentioned are Southwest Tech where DeShaun is going, they are MEAC accredited and she can use her VA benefits. https://www.swtc.edu/academics/programs/health-occupations/midwife  

School I'm looking at that had previously dismissed is Midwives College of Utah. They have a big push for inclusion and student success. https://www.midwifery.edu/  

Get Social! 

Preggers Can Be Choosers 

FB page~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscbc/  

Kati ~ https://www.instagram.com/katilady0/  

DeShaun 

Book!  ~ https://www.amazon.com/Home-Birth-Midwife-DeShaun-Desrosiers-ebook/dp/B084BQTD84 

Ig ~ https://www.instagram.com/harmoniousbirthing/  


 As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.  

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jun 24, 202056:02
Mixed, Midwifery, and Facial Tattoos ~ Convo w/Kati & Rowan
Jun 16, 202045:05
AfterBirth 5/26/2020 Get It OVER With

AfterBirth 5/26/2020 Get It OVER With

 Get It OVER With

AfterBirth is a fourth and more trimester support group, and honestly, it's just anyone show up who needs support, especially BIPOC identifying folks. 

Tiff is moving.

Bev wants all this over with.

Dr. B goes Brain Spotting https://brainspotting.com/

Mama Dee is getting a 38 week V steam on to prevent GBS, promote flora, and in general cause it's rad.

She is gonna prep her yoni with cooling herbs, then switch to heating herbs at 41 weeks which are the same as PP week herbs, and then after that is "period at bay" herbs. Not sure what any of this mean? Us either but this person right here does!

"Sabrina is who I mostly buy my peri steaming herbal mixes from

https://www.sabrinaelizabeth.info

But I’m taking consultations on labor steaming from another practitioner friend of mine who also sells whole kit steaming (stool, pot, herbs, blanket) her name is Chantal

https://honouredwomb.as.me/schedule.php"

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #spectrum #steam #vsteam #yonisteam #gbs

Jun 12, 202055:42
AfterBirth 5/17/20 Words No Mother Wants to Hear

AfterBirth 5/17/20 Words No Mother Wants to Hear

Afterbirth: A Fourth and More Postpartum Support Group


y'all.

"My daughter came to me, and told me things that no mother wants to hear."


Sometimes shit goes down. Sometimes all we can do is listen and breathe and be a shoulder while one of us navigates rough water.


Rowan is getting the help of the #zinedoula https://www.instagram.com/zineswithsol


Last weeks gender exploration podcast "Damage Control" https://anchor.fm/pcbc/episodes/AfterBirth-51220-Damage-Control--Otherwise-Known-as-Parenting-edv9tq


Maggie wants suggestions for resting comfortable while preggers.


01:12:48    Katelin:    pillowing? https://youtu.be/AXNc7KtdA5Y


then Mama Dee suggested magnesium oil, 


01:16:54    3Amigos:   is the magnesium oil in pills or liquid drops?

01:17:30    Tiffany Joi:    spray oil to ingest?


and then we dialed it down to oil to spray on your legs and then massage.

Whew, glad we worked that out.


  Mama Dee is learning about steaming while pregs, which was a mind-blowing concept to all of us!

 She refers to  https://www.sabrinaelizabeth.info and also

  Chantal who is teaching her steaming while pregnant specifics she also sells herbs and whole kits (pot/stool/blanket etc) https://honouredwomb.as.me/schedule.php

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)


Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453


AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/


Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5


Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.


#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #spectrum #steam #vsteam #yonisteam


*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link on Tuesday, 30 mins before group starts

May 28, 202001:00:15
AfterBirth 5/12/20 Damage Control, Otherwise Known as Parenting

AfterBirth 5/12/20 Damage Control, Otherwise Known as Parenting

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group


Today we talked a bunch about parenting, and specifically, boys getting haircuts and not liking pink anymore because of pressure from 6-year-old peers.

How do we even combat that? Our kids conforming to gender roles to be cool or fit in or whatever while parts of ourselves die and we navigate explaining that its ok to be you. Gender Bread Person is a cool tool 

From there we flowed into consent and teaching consent and what does that look like when you are peeling an unconsenting kid off their sibling who did not consent to get crawled all over. Shout out to the Three Minute Game from Betty Martin 

Planned parenthood has this offering, 


And Rowan is working with the Zine Doula, so she's excited! https://www.instagram.com/zineswithsol



Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the  FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link on Tuesday, 30 mins before group starts.

May 19, 202058:53
AfterBirth 5/5/20 Grief with a Side of Tacos

AfterBirth 5/5/20 Grief with a Side of Tacos

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group.

No Bev today, so we all wondered how she is doing,

Having some pre mothers day feels, especially around grief, pet loss, and Maggie had some great suggestions from her Death Doula training. https://www.inelda.org/resources-category/grief-and-bereavement-resources/

We are all in it together,  join us if you need us!


Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link on Tuesday, 30 mins before group starts.

May 12, 202058:21
AfterBirth 4/28/20 COVID Sick Kid, Now What?!

AfterBirth 4/28/20 COVID Sick Kid, Now What?!

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group.

Ground we covered today:

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link on Tuesday, 30 mins before group starts.

Apr 29, 202001:00:13
AfterBirth 4/21/20 Where's the Money, Honey?

AfterBirth 4/21/20 Where's the Money, Honey?

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

In this show were brainstorming money and income ideas, with a sprinkling of life and social distancing norms.

Take the Quiz! Find your tendency! https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/

Magic Face cream!  https://www.mirandacastro.com/shop/miranda-castros/miranda-castros-scars-cream/

Homeopathy! https://www.homeopathyworld.com/

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 27, 202056:14
AfterBirth 4/4/20 And Now This Shit.

AfterBirth 4/4/20 And Now This Shit.

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Show Notes:

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Katelin hosts this week,  and after starting with some Good News https://youtu.be/F5pgG1M_h_U! 

The group quickly gets real about the grit of postpartum depression, sex, and self-loathing.

Whew. 

Your peeps really get the feels out today. 



Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are:, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 15, 202050:37
AfterBirth 4/7/20 Surviving while Keeping the Kids Fed

AfterBirth 4/7/20 Surviving while Keeping the Kids Fed

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

AfterBirth 4/7/20 Surviving & Keeping the Kids Fed 

Show Notes:

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There is a wave of digital products being thrown at you. Join us live if you want, help  CREATE the show, we would happy to have you. 

 Maggie is pregnant and healing from Covid, Bev isn't eating enough, and Lindsey has some homeopathy helpers. 

https://remedyseeker.com/

https://www.homeopathyworld.com/

https://homeopathyhelpnow.com/ to get a free consult if you are pregs or PP and need help.


Other links that may help are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

Wanna receive the Choosers newsletter? Sign up here. 

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 13, 202059:29
AfterBirth: 3/30/20 COVID-19, I Shaved My Legs for This?!!

AfterBirth: 3/30/20 COVID-19, I Shaved My Legs for This?!!

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Show Notes:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

GET THE WAND!!! It might even work on Bev's lice having kids.

Wanna receive the Choosers newsletter? Sign up here. 

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 01, 202053:57
Elephant in the Womb: COVID Concerns, Am I a Fit for Home Birth or a Birth Center?

Elephant in the Womb: COVID Concerns, Am I a Fit for Home Birth or a Birth Center?

Elephant in the Womb: Prenatal Education for the Preggers Person.  

Critical prenatal education; shiz you should know, shiz we wish EVERY pregnant person knew! 

Especially now, good lawd. 

 If COVID-19 concerns have you questioning where is the right place for you to birth, listen to Labor Doula Amanda Moore chat with midwife Rowan TwoSisters as we discuss the range of options and how to begin exploring the options with the current challenges.   

At 20 minutes we talk about Houston Specifics, Rowan works at North Houston Birth Center https://www.nhbirth.com/ which accepts Medicaid.  

 Learn more about Amanda at http://www.holisticexpectations.com/  

And reminder my loves, these are strange times but together we got this.  

Get Social! FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/ 

FB page~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers 

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscbc/  

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5   

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.  

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.   

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #cat #death #mom #cry #sadAF #xmidwifex #straightedge #doula #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #midwife #covid #corona #pandemic #virus #birth #birthcenter

Mar 25, 202032:43
After Birth 3/24/20 COVID-19, What SCHEDULE HAHHAHAHAHHA.

After Birth 3/24/20 COVID-19, What SCHEDULE HAHHAHAHAHHA.

AfterBirth: 3/24/20 COVID-19, What SCHEDULE HAHHAHAHAHHA.

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group


Show Notes:

HEB is the best store ever. Dr.B is #HEBPositive https://www.heb.com/

Bev's anxiety is in the front seat with her.

Katelin says that this homeschool curriculum is on sale from Abeka

Schedule Suggestion from Amanda Moore from TLC doula group http://tlcdoulagroup.com/

Breakfast; Walk to park to wander and kick a ball; back for snack; short video; lunch; nap; snack; water play/sidewalk chalk; short video; dinner; bath; bed

Get Your Body into HomeoStatsis with movement, giving nutrition with movement.

Nia ~ with Jule 

Yoga with Adrian ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

half-ass yoga at 8pm with Curvy Yoga~ https://www.curvyyoga.com/

Punk Rock Hoops Hoop Learning ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj1bD7_HXy0&list=PLge6KHTzpfbLaBgwcx4KUxZPrYiiUEiFU

DJ Nice ~ https://www.instagram.com/dnice/

You can always watch the Golden Girls on Hulu if you get bored. 

Wanna follow the Choosers newsletter? Sign up here. 

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

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As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell

*The #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe,  join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Mar 25, 202056:45
AfterBirth: 3/17/20 Hitting is Bad......

AfterBirth: 3/17/20 Hitting is Bad......

AfterBirth: 3/17/20 Hitting is Bad, Biting is Also a NO*

AftreBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Whelp, toddler time and how to manage the hitting and biting.

Keeping Toddlers Busy?  https://www.instagram.com/busytoddler/?

Bev's baby is sick, and she's doing her best with fears around income and doctors and a sick boyfriend.

We talk about addiction management in a time of no live support groups (like 12 step), and coping mechanisms.

Wanna follow the Choosers newsletter? Sign up here. 

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell


*The #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe,  join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link. 

Mar 21, 202001:04:15
Afterbirth 3/10/20 the MOM BOD Episode

Afterbirth 3/10/20 the MOM BOD Episode

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

3/10/2020 The Mom Bod Episode

Mentioned in today's show:

Belly binding Mama Dee https://www.ibudoula.com/bengkungbellybinding

Hooping, how Tiff and I met! www.punkrockhoops.com

Power of Habit Book https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/1400069289/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Sunglasses: Mama Dee will not reveal her source. Sorry. I tried.

Lizzo Link ~ https://youtu.be/R-bTXghSP7Y Get the TEMPO

Spinning Babies Aware Practioner https://spinningbabies.com/

Link to schedule with Mary https://squareup.com/appointments/book/a187adf1-4591-47e6-9fde-5eb9d159519f/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/services

The Joint https://www.thejoint.com

MommaStrong.com https://www.mommastrong.com/

Marly and Moo http://www.marleymoomaternity.com/

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #hooping #mommastrong #backpain

Mar 10, 202049:40
Afterbirth: 3/3/20 Emotions, Resilience, Role Models

Afterbirth: 3/3/20 Emotions, Resilience, Role Models

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

3/3/20 Emotions, Resilience, Role Models

Today we focused on emotional resiliency. And Tank Girl. 

Bev threw it out to the group that her oldest needs help. Rowan had just seen this 
https://confidentchildsummit.com which seems chock full of resources.

Bullet journaling as a way to look at feelings 
https://www.carrieelle.com/bullet-journal-ideas-for-kids/


The Virus! Are we really DOOMED And why Rowan found this article. helpful 
https://medium.com/@amwren/forget-about-the-death-rate-this-is-why-you-should-be-worried-about-the-coronavirus-890fbf9c4de6


Lastly, and appallingly, Rowan was the only person who knew who Tank Girl is. ugh. #hopepunk forevah

We are all in this together.

Mentioned in Episode:

Danielle LaPorte talks about our deep sensitivity, and how that might get stirred up when we teach our kids about navigating the feels. https://www.daniellelaporte.com/read/how-your-relationship-with-your-inner-child-affects-every-part-of-your-life

https://confidentchildsummit.com

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #cat #death #mom #cry #sadAF #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula  #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #tankgirl #loripetty #bulletjournal

Mar 04, 202054:05
AfterBirth: 2/25/20 The SAD AF Episode

AfterBirth: 2/25/20 The SAD AF Episode

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/25/20 The SAD AF Episode

If you need a good cry, skip the Steel Magnolias viewing and listen in with us.

Why? 

Sad, we sad. Get yourself a healthy dose of crying and right on the edge of losing our shit right over here. Step right up, no waiting, there is enough for everyone. UGH.

Rowan's beloved cat is missing and presumed dead, Katelin is having a significant anniversary of the day her mother died and can't grieve like she'd like cause her husband had the nerve to go OUT OF TOWN for work this week, and Mama D is pregnant and therefore accommodating of crying right along with us. Oh, and the Kobe Bryant memorial got her yesterday.

We also talk about wills, money inheritance, fighting with family and money relationships in general. Mama D is considering going back to school, and Rowan guesses what for but she doesn't want to say on air. Stay tuned and more will be revealed.

We are all in this together. 

Mentioned in Episode:

Danielle LaPorte being with friends when shiz is bad, the art of just being and the gifts that come from that. https://www.daniellelaporte.com/read/how-to-hold-your-suffering-friend-the-components-of-hope

Marianne Williamson book on money and love, that Rowan just loves. https://www.amazon.com/Law-Divine-Compensation-Money-Miracles/dp/0062205412

Marie Forleo and Marianne on choosing love, which Rowan got tattooed on her chest. That's some serious love. https://www.marieforleo.com/2013/04/marianne-williamson/ 


Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #cat #death #mom #cry #sadAF #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #KobeBryant #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner


Feb 26, 202047:51
Elephant in the Womb: Breech Babies Have Inside Information w/Nicole Morales, CPM

Elephant in the Womb: Breech Babies Have Inside Information w/Nicole Morales, CPM

Avoiding being traumatized by the Cesarean you haven't had yet.

Birth Story Listening which is how Nicole and I met!

Spinning Babies® Aware Practioner workshop https://spinningbabies.com/spinning-babies-aware-practitioner-workshop/

Spinning Babies® Breech Resources https://spinningbabies.com/product/helping-your-breech-baby-turn/

Nicole Morales, CPM Art of Opening 

Sand Diego Breech Resourceshttp://breechbirthsd.com/

Breech Release, a baby that finds its way down by it's own accord, instead of by force.

Nizhoni midwifery education https://www.nizhoniinstitute.edu/about-nizhoni/

Karen Strange, NeoNatal resuscitation, Go if you can cause this is THE BIZ,

The Passenger's journey, how babies help themselves get born.

Betty Anne Daviss

Here's How You Have A Vaginal Breech in Houston

North Houston Birth Center

Preggers Can Be Choosers Cal

Doulas can attend the spinning babies 1 and 2-day workshops

Licensees that can attend an Aware Practioner are Midwives (traditional, out-of-hospital, & hospital-based),  chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, traditional bodyworkers, acupuncturists, nurses and physicians. https://spinningbabies.com/spinning-babies-aware-practitioner-workshop/

Pam Peach 

Trauma Touch Therapy 

Peter Levine

And then Rowan gets some coaching from her mentor. 

"Midwifery starts the moment you know you are a midwife."

#spinningbabies #spinningbabiesawarepractitioner #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #xmidwifex #breechrelease #birthcenter #homebirth #breech #ecv # 


Feb 20, 202045:16
AfterBirth: 2/11/20 When Self Care is a Locked Door

AfterBirth: 2/11/20 When Self Care is a Locked Door

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/11/20 When Self Care is a Locked Door

Katelin hosts while Rowan is out of town at the Spinning Babies Aware Practioner training, wheeeee.

Sometimes self-care is ten minutes to yourself or hiding upstairs so the kids don't know you are home when their other parent is in charge, or saying no to getting married before you are ready.

And sleep, having someone else hold the baby or toddler or doing whatever. 

And lots of "Fuck offs!!!" at the end there, so that was fun!

Feel free to chime in or send us a message!

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartum #doula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation #polyamory #lovelanguages #sextoys #midwife #SEX #DTF #sexworkisrealwork #selfcare #nopressure

Feb 19, 202057:26
AfterBirth: 2/18/20 SEX Series, 3/3

AfterBirth: 2/18/20 SEX Series, 3/3

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/18/20 MORE SEX TALK!!! With gritty deets and whats up. 

Yikes, I sound like I'm repping a hotline. Which I'm not. But have no issue with.

Oh, and body issues, sensitivities, the cycle of yes no yes while being pregnant and postpartum.

Links mentioned in today's show are:

Pussy Massage Video! w/Adina Rivers 

BEST EPISODE EVER! The Pleasure is Ours, Episode 3 on GoopLab Netflix with Betty Dodson 

And MamaD mentioned a steamer on IG https://www.instagram.com/my.yoniverse/, https://www.instagram.com/steamychick/ are a couple of cool ones. 

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartum #doula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation #polyamory #lovelanguages #sextoys #midwife #SEX #DTF #sexworkisrealwork 


Feb 18, 202056:40
AfterBirth: 2/4/20 SEX 2/3 Episode

AfterBirth: 2/4/20 SEX 2/3 Episode

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/4/20 DTF Episode

So.

What does it take to get you DTF?* What if you just wanna touch and be snuggly, does that have to lead to more? Which one of us finally got to take a bath, perhaps thinking about using a special bathtub toy, only to have their 6 years old open all the locked doors to come tell them something. 

OOF, relatable. 

Also, Elderberry syrup recipe. Tiff adds in Tumeric,  buys her supplies from here.  Mountain Rose Herbal would also be a good option. 

Article Rowan mentioned, skip down to section talking about Nick and Gloria, about halfway down. Additive vs subtractive.  http://madeofmetaphors.com/shapes

The topic next week? Keeping yourself You with self-expression and creativity.

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation #polyamory #lovelanguages #sextoys #midwife #SEX #DTF


*Group consensus was do something anticipatory that frees up some time, then its on.


Feb 04, 202058:32
AfterBirth: 1/28/20 Let's Talk About SEX 1/3

AfterBirth: 1/28/20 Let's Talk About SEX 1/3

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

 1/28/20 Let's Talk About SEX

"It's like I've been touched all day as a mom, and I need a transition in touch/emotion to get to sexy person."

CAN YOU RELATE?

Hop in here and give us a listen or even better join us next week cause we are gonna keep talking about this. 

Quick, order this toy so you can report in if it is as fun as this review. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZHJ3NL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_FhhmEbSHD36M8

We also spoke of Love Languages, https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation #polyamory #lovelanguages #sextoys #midwife #SEX

Jan 28, 202052:47
AfterBirth: 1/21/20 Losing Our Sh!z w/Our Kids

AfterBirth: 1/21/20 Losing Our Sh!z w/Our Kids

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

 1/21/20  Losing Our Sh!z w/Our Kids

"I get so angry at myself for not controlling my own emotions while being upset at him for not controlling his emotions."

Talking over guilt, kids flipping out, the neighbor calling the police, kids saying mean things, transcending the urge to snarkily say, "Whelp, ask your new mom for that then," and how to create a calm soothing space (for the kids) to learn emotions and make decisions before acting.  

Exploring the differences between how the other parent interacts with kids, and their responses when boundaries are set.  

Love and logic has some parenting tools. 
https://www.loveandlogic.com/products/parenting-with-love-and-logic

Daniel Tiger has some emotion songs, https://youtu.be/w0VQIJVnoxU
and Calm Corner tools https://genmindful.com/products/time-in-toolkit

Mama Dee asked if we had heard of Formula911 https://www.formula911.com/

Bev's mastitis kept recurring so she made a strong choice. 

And we decided next week we will talk about sex, (cue the Salt N Peppa.)

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation

Jan 28, 202049:13
AfterBirth: 1/14/20 Clearing the Birth Room, Setting Boundaries

AfterBirth: 1/14/20 Clearing the Birth Room, Setting Boundaries

AfterBirth, a Fourth and more Trimester Support Group 

My husband came into the bedroom, while the midwife was stitching me up, " They want to see the baby....." 

Actual quote from today's group. ACTUAL QUOTE. 

This shaped how MamaD planned every subsequent postpartum period, and how she managed people and visitors. Some wins, some not so much, but always fine-tuning the plan.

We also talked about how folks may be pissed if they can't run over and see your new baby, but as a recent client pointed out, its better if they are mad rather than the person who just gave birth. Bonding is not optimal when you are seething with anger. 

Listen in and commiserate as we talk about what worked, what didn't, and how to move forward.

Also mentioned: 


Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/


Text reminders so you can join us LIVE,  Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5


 As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.


Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities. 


#xmidwifeX #Houston #Love #doula #IVF #Foster #preggerscanbechoosers #choosers #vasectomy #fertility #postpartum #boundaries #midwife #pregnancy #support #sevensisters #family #birth 



 




Jan 15, 202045:49
AfterBirth: 1/7/20 Holiday Recap and Morning Rituals

AfterBirth: 1/7/20 Holiday Recap and Morning Rituals

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

1/7/9 Holidays and Rituals*

AfterBirth is an online support group we record and document for the masses. Feeling lonely? No worries, we got ya.

Today we talked about holiday shenanigans, reviewed the Friend Making Exercise that Katelin, Dr.B and Rowan attended, and brainstormed ideas on what other fun classes for date nite, anniversary, or doing something fun for ourselves might be.

Mama Dee is a little down, Bev has mastitis. 

We all had rituals that helped us be more "us" before or after we slung the kids on the bus. 

And like Mr.Rogers says, it helps to do scary things when you have people you dig by your side (total paraphrase.) 

That's us. People you dig.

So now we are EVERY WEEK!!!!!

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PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

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Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

* DID YOU SEE THAT LAMPSHADE!!!!!!!!!

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love

#xmidwifex

Jan 07, 202048:39
How To Become a Midwife: DeShaun and Rowan talk Birthcenters and Medicaid

How To Become a Midwife: DeShaun and Rowan talk Birthcenters and Medicaid

My people, DeShaun is serious about all this. Listen as we talk funding, opening a birth center, and what's up with Medicaid. 

Harmonious Birthing ~ https://www.facebook.com/Harmoniousbirthing2/

Article ~ Pregnant and Uninsured in Texas https://www.propublica.org/article/the-extraordinary-danger-of-being-pregnant-and-uninsured-in-texas

Chat With Milea re cultural competency ~ https://youtu.be/URwXqZPTVTY

Medicaid and Birth centers in Texas ~ http://public.tmhp.com/FeeSchedules/Default.aspx

Birth Centers Make Midwifery Scaleable

You don't have to be a  midwife to own a birth center (state-dependent)

AABC ~ How to Start a Birth Center WorkShop https://www.birthcenters.org/page/hsbc_workshops

AABC Strong Start Research ~ https://www.birthcenters.org/page/strong-start-report

JJ WAY ~ Saving Medicaid Money https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/f3b.e30.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/JJ-Way-Cost-Savings-.pdf

Midwives Getting Paid ~ https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/getting-insurance-to-pay-for-midwives/

#Hopepunk ~ Showing up anyway https://www.vox.com/2018/12/27/18137571/what-is-hopepunk-noblebright-grimdark

Tank Girl ~ https://www.amazon.com/Tank-Girl-Lori-Petty/dp/B00U4P68HA

NHBC ~ https://www.nhbirth.com/

Vaginal Steaming ~ https://www.soulvibrance.com/vibrant-living/yoni-steam

MANA ~ https://mana.org/

What is an Unassisted Birth? http://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/what-is-uc/what-is-unassisted-childbirth/

Jennie Joseph Safe Space ~ https://perinataltaskforce.com/official-perinatal-safe-spot-profiles/

Passport ~ Inspired by JJ Way, the Choosers version is in development

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

 #houston #love  #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester  #mayaabdominalmassage #mayanabdominalmassage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal #laborwhispering #vagtv #duedatesarecrap #pregnancymassage #prenatalmassage #studentmidwife #blackmidwife #Birthworkerofcolor

Jan 06, 202051:21
Elephant in the Womb: Meet Mary

Elephant in the Womb: Meet Mary

Elephant in the Womb:  Practical Prenatal Ed

Meet Mary! 

Y'all, I want you to meet Mary. She is special to me cause she's my practice partner and i think shes the bees knees, but what she can do for you  (esp if you are preggers or seeking to become pregnant) is pretty well-captured bu this quickie interview.

She's also here to rep for the postpartum peeps who need the help getting back to homeostasis.

So listen up, and see if you need her. Pro Tip: Use the Book Now button to schedule, and like no waiting till the last minute cause she books up.

FYI This is a good session to watch/listen too if you are considering hiring Mary and Rowan for your midwifery care, our personalities and how we practice are pretty well portrayed.

Book a session with Mary or https://square.site/book/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/preggers-can-be-choosers-houston-tx

Get Social!

Labor Whispering YouTube, with a side of faux ASMR ~ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE7E0EcmkTsSsKImoO54Fw

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#houston #love  #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester  #mayaabdominalmassage #mayanabdominalmassage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal #laborwhispering #vagtv #duedatesarecrap #pregnancymassage #prenatalmassage

Dec 27, 201903:36
Elephant in the Womb: 12/16/19 Labor Whispering, What that?!!

Elephant in the Womb: 12/16/19 Labor Whispering, What that?!!

Elephant in the Womb: 12/16/19 Labor Whispering, What that?!!

Elephant in the Womb:  Practical Prenatal Ed

Mary and Rowan chat about one of their service options, Labor Whispering Massage, and WHY folks don't go into labor. Or if they do, what starts slowing the roll.

There are 4 basic reasons why labor doesn't start or progress, and our gig is to help which it is, and come up with a plan and some homework to get it going.

So listen up, and see if you need us.

FYI This is a good session to watch/listen too if you are considering hiring Mary and Rowan for your midwifery care, our personalities and how we practice are pretty well portrayed.

Book a session with Mary or Rowan ~ https://square.site/book/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/preggers-can-be-choosers-houston-tx

Get Social 

Labor Whispering YouTube, with a side of faux ASMR ~ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE7E0EcmkTsSsKImoO54Fw

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#houston #love  #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester  #mayaabdominalmassage #mayanabdominalmassage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal #laborwhispering #vagtv #duedatesarecrap

Dec 18, 201925:21
Afterbirth: 12/10/19 MYOB about MY Family Size

Afterbirth: 12/10/19 MYOB about MY Family Size

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

AfterBirth: 12/10/19 MYOB about the Size of my Family

Topic: Unslolicitated Opinions about our Family Size


Ever wanted to shriek "MIND YOUR OWN BIZZZZNASSSSSS" like Mary Catherine Gallagher when you get an unsolicited comment like these?!!!

"Don't y'all know how to watch television?"

"When are you going to try for a boy?"

"You have your hands full!"

So we talk this out, esp cause Mama D shared her big secret.


We also talk about Holiday presents and how to rein in the consumerism.


Mentioned in this Episode 

Ibu Doula ~ https://www.ibudoula.com/

Depop for those Tits and Tacos shirts! https://www.depop.com/punkrockhoops/

Pic of Dr.B present bonanza! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ayY23BinZ/

NewsLetter sign up ~ https://urbancurandera.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=93a9c312dae73865019ab4283&id=172ce692d1

Magic furniture place ~ https://www.facebook.com/pg/southwestsurplus/photos/

What is a Turkish towel? https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-the-internet-is-saying-about-turkish-towels-224777

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #family #pregnancy #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #holiday #turkishtowels 

Dec 11, 201901:02:04
How to Become a Midwife: 11/25/19 Cultural Competency with a side of Cervical Scar Tissue

How to Become a Midwife: 11/25/19 Cultural Competency with a side of Cervical Scar Tissue

How to Become a Midwife: 11/25/19 Cultural Competency with a side of Cervical Scar Tissue

My fellow newbie Houston midwife Malea and I chat out competency for different cultures interspersed with Cervical Scar Tissue remediation thoughts. 

So here you go! A list of what we chatted about as we went through the video (video version found on Youtube)

Also, I don't know what happened here but my language is salty as a sailor, so if that's not for you just peruse the links. 

Preggers Can Be Choosers www.preggers.rocks

The Addices http://theaddice.com/

Bay Area Community Birth center https://bayareacommunitybirthcenter.com/

The Birthing Place http://www.thebirthingplace.com/

North Houston Birth Center https://www.nhbirth.com/

Far from the tree book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743236726/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JjS6Db0HDZZ4B

and movie https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/far-from-the-tree

Mis Gendering ~ https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/misgendering

AABC ~ https://www.birthcenters.org/

Pati Garcia ~https://www.instagram.com/pati.sexbod.midwife/

Jessica G ~ https://villagebirthworks.com/

Polycule ~ http://polyliving.net/forum/index.php?topic=105.0

Three courses for competency

www.BeboMia.com

www.MaiaMidwifery.com

www.BiffadI.com

Scar tissue class ~https://coursecraft.net/c/HowtoHealYourScars/splash

Ellen Heed ~ https://www.scartissueremediation.com/

Hamms ~ student group https://www.facebook.com/groups/391517324826422/

Malea on IG https://www.instagram.com/birthingbeginnings/

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester  #mayaabdominalmassage #mayanabdominalmassage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal #cervicalscartissue #culturalcompetencey  #privilege

Dec 11, 201901:42:16