Talk Birthy To Me

Hi Friends! 

Today I chatted with Leah DeRose, M.S., LMFT, she is a local SLO County therapist and works with individuals who are experiencing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Here is her bio:

Leah DeRose, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience as a therapist. Leah owns a psychotherapy group practice in San Luis Obispo with several skilled therapists with multiple specialties. Leah is a mother to three girls, two of which who are in college and the last one starting middle school this year. Leah was a teen mom and understands the struggles of being a new mom while experiencing stress and mental health symptoms. She is passionate about educating and supporting mothers/birthing individuals who may be struggling with their mental health or just need support through this new chapter as a parent.

I hope you enjoy this very informative episode! 

If you would like to reach out to Leah and her group you can find them at:

website- www.derosetherapygroup.com

Instagram- @derosetherapygroup

email-leahderose@derosetherapygroup.com 

As always reach out to us at talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com or on IG at @slobirthcollective or Aryel at @centralcoastlactation or Brittany @beyondthebumpcoaching

Hi friends!

Back with another episode, this one we talk about perineal tears, different degrees of tears, what, if anything, that we can do to help prevent them and should it happen what can we do to help with recovery. Give this one a listen, its filled with some great information!

As always, reach out to us with any questions;

Email- talkbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Aryel- @centralcoastlactation

Brittany- @beyondthebumpcoaching

Hey friends! Today we talk all about pushing, what it might feel like, the ways we can push (spontaneous vs coached), breathing options, positions to birth in , knee positions during the pushing phase and so much more. As always here are some great references for you:

Mamastefit:https://mamastefit.com/breathing-techniques-for-labor-pushing-and-crowning/

Flower Bloom Breath: https://youtu.be/z5F6xKQpgag

Anita Lambert:https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/meet-anita-lambert-pt

If ever have any questions or want us to cover a specific topic on the podcast let us know! Find us at:

Aryel Sawdey- @centralcoastlactation

Brittany Randolph- @beyondthebumpcoaching

Email- talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com

Hi friends! Aryel and I are talking about advocacy and how to advocate for yourself in the birth room. It can be intimidating to think about standing up for yourself, or declining procedures or interventions during pregnancy and birth. We chat about different ways you can do that and what can help make it a bit easier for you. 

Here are some great resources you can read on to give you guys additional information:

https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/5-ways-to-better-advocate-for-yourself-in-labor-1

https://improvingbirth.org/2019/10/advocate-for-yourself-during-pregnancy/

If you want to reach out to either of us please feel free to send an email to talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com or you can find Aryel at IG -@centraclcoastlactation or Brittany on IG - @beyondthebumpcoaching

See you next time!

Hi friends!

Today we chat about epidurals and how a doula is still a valuable asset to your birth team, even if you are planning on an epidural from the beginning or if you end up choosing one during your labor. There are so many different ways doulas can still be helpful, beneficial and supportive!

As always, if you have questions or want us to answer something on the podcast reach out vis email or Instagram!

Email- talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com

IG - @slobirthcollective

IG for Aryel- @centralcoastlactation

IG for Brittany- @beyondthebumpcoaching

Hi friends! Thanks for joining us for another episode! Today we chatted about common myths and misconceptions in birth and breastfeeding, we know we didn't get to touch on all the ones out there, but these are the most common ones we hear about and see the most. I have linked the Evidence Based Birth article on hep lock/saline locks here: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-104-the-evidence-on-saline-locks/

As always leave us a message or comment with some myths you have seen and heard! Feel free to reach out via email at talkbirthpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on IG @slobirthcollective.

See you soon!

Thanks for listening today! This is something that is very near and dear to my heart as I have struggled with body image issues for as long as I can remember. Here were the things that we mentioned that can ben helpful:

Reframe our expectations

Purchase new clothes that fit your body right now

Practice mindfulness based exercises like gratitude practices, journaling, breathwork, yoga, meditation

Being more present with your baby and children

Talking to a therapist or counselor

Unfollow those on social media that make you feel bad about yourself

Letters of gratitude for your body

Seek help from another professional who is knowledgeable in pregnancy and postpartum, personal trainers, nutrition coaches, health coaches.

Here is the Ted X talk by Jean Kilbourne https://youtu.be/Uy8yLaoWybk

Another great resource is Middrift Movement- https://www.middriftmovement.com/

As always reach out with any questions or if you need more resources! 

Hi Everyone! Solo episode with just Brittany today, sorry it's been such a long time since we released an episode, lots of birth, babies, and boobies happening the past few weeks! I wanted to do a quick episode on nutrition in the fourth trimester. I cover nutrients to focus on, thinking about the 3 R's, replenish, recovery and repair, nutrients to focus on are bone broth, high quality fats, stinging nettle tea, hydration, soups and warm foods, making sure you are consuming enough calories. Also, remember that postpartum healing is not linear and embracing the change that motherhood creates in you. Sending you all love! For more head over to IG to find me @beyondthebumpcoaching, Aryel at @centralcoastlactation and the podcast at @slobirthcollective.

Aryel and Brittany share how they got into doula work, the reasons they continue to do this work and where they see themselves in the future. As always if you ever have any questions or want us to cover a specific topic or ask us a question please feel free to reach out by email at talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com, or on our Instagram pages at @beyondthebumpcoaching for Brittany, @centralcoastlactation for Aryel or to @slobirthcollective for both of us! 

Have you ever wondered how to go about finding a birth doula? Have you ever thought, "what would I ask if I was interviewing a doula?" We have you covered! In this episode we cover some ways to find doulas in your areas and frequently asked questions and what to consider when looking for, interviewing and hiring a doula. 

Remember that sex after baby is different for everyone and the 6 week "mark" for returning to normal activities after having a baby doesn't necessitate you going right back to having sex if you aren't ready. In this episode we talk about a lot of different things that can come up for people in the postpartum period around sex, intimacy, body image, mindset, and more. We hope this helps to make the conversation around this topic a little less taboo and one that you can seek out help if you feel you need or want it. We are always her to support you and are always willing to get you information or resources if you need. Don't hesitate to reach out at talkbirthypodcast@gmail.com. 

Here are a few of the things we mentioned:

Sex with Emily Podcast

Uberlube

Coconu Lube

Medilube

Pelvic floor physical therapy 

Redefining intimacy

Stretches to help with relaxing the pelvic floor- Childs Pose, Happy Baby Stretch and the Butterfly Stretch 

We talked about the importance of creating a maternal mental wellness plan. Here's what we mentioned today:

What you might need in the first few weeks of breastfeeding

Creating a support team and what support people, family members and partners can watch for

Nourishing your body and the importance of food and hydration

Finding someone to talk to or a therapist who is versed in the postpartum period

Avoiding the this is normal trap

Creating a sleep strategy

Reducing overwhelm 

Movement in the postpartum period 

Ever wondered what options there were for postpartum support? Wondered if there was anything other than your care provider? We got you covered with a list and conversation about all postpartum support options and what you want to look for in each one.