Healthy Births, Happy Babies | Prenatal Care | Natural Birth | Pregnancy | Pediatrics

Guest: Kimberly Johnson is a Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, doula, postpartum care advocate and single mom. In this episode, we will cover: Why sex changes so much after baby arrives and how to redefine it for yourself and for partner so you're both happy the relationship between sex, connection and intimacy - how they are related and how they are different and what it means to your new sex life the 3 components that any conversation with your partner about sex must have in order for it to go the way you want it Resources mentioned in the conversation: Kimberly's website: www.MagaMama.com  About Kimberly Johnson: Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, doula, postpartum care advocate and single mom. She works at the intersection of birth, sex, and trauma, specializing in birth injuries, birth trauma, and sexual healing. She created a process called the Birth Rehearsal to help wo

Guest: Kathleen Man Gyllenhaal, the writer/director of a diverse body of award-winning dramas and documentaries, including the feature documentary In Utero, which explores the impact of the environment on pregnancy and the next generation. In this episode, we will cover: how Kathleen's own pregnancy led her to create this documentary exploring the impact of the prenatal environment on babies. what she learned from interviewing dozens of experts in the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology and what it means for expecting couples she answers the question: "Is this movie to "dark" for of pregnant woman to see or should she wait?" Resources mentioned in the conversation: to view a trailer of the documentary movie: In Utero - https://youtu.be/Rtt-62U9XYs  the website dedicated to the film: http://www.inuterofilm.com/  the link to her article: Pregnant? Stressed? Science Says Talk to Your Baby About Kathleen Man Gyllenhaal: Kathleen Man Gyllenhaal was born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii and currently lives in

Guest: Jen Varela, a sleep training expert who focuses on the achievement of each family’s sleep goals whether in co-sleeping environments, room sharing or separate rooms. In this episode, we will cover: Even though every family is different - they have different sleeping styles, different schedules, and different parenting styles - every baby can learn to self-soothe. Science behind sleep and why your baby or toddler is having night awakenings What daytime "awake windows" are and why they might be causing your baby to have trouble sleeping through the night the 5 reasons why night awakenings happen and what you can do about them Resources mentioned in the conversation: link to Jen Varela's website: www.sugarnightnight.com calendar of Jen's Baby & Toddler Sleep Classes About Jen Varela: Since 2010, San Diego sleep training expert Jen Varela has helped more than 400 sleep-deprived families with private one-on-one sleep coaching. She focuses on the achievement of each family’s sleep goals whether in co-

Guests: Kirsten Gerrish, CDM and Lena Kilic, CDM are midwives, owners of Heritage Birth Center and owners of Float Alaska, the state’s largest float center. Their philosophy of birth, Mother-Led Care, is working to change the paradigm around birth. In this episode, we will cover: why "Floating" in a tank with 800 pounds of Epson salt can be good for you in pregnancy and why they incorporated it into their birthing center how Floating can help muscle cramps, swelling, baby positioning as well as much needed pain relief and relaxation during pregnancy when a woman should NOT float during pregnancy and how soon after birth they can start up again for postpartum healing Resources mentioned in the conversation: link to Kirsten and Lena's birthing center in Alaska:  http://heritagebirthcenter.com/ their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/heritagebirthcenter/ link to a video of their talk at Float Conference 2016:  http://www.floatalaska.net/ About Kirsten Gerrish and Lena Kilic: Kirsten Gerrish, CDM and Le

Guest: Lisa Druxman, expert in the field of pre and postnatal fitness and the founder and CEO of Stroller Strides, the country’s largest fitness program for moms. Her other company, Fit4Mom, has also developed other fitness programs for moms: Fit4Baby which is for moms during pregnancy and Body Back which is for moms who are ready to take their fitness and vitality to the next level. In this episode, we will cover: how a new mom should start back to exercising safely after having a baby (and when) without hurting herself a description of the basic exercises that will help rebuild a new mama's CORE that will lay the foundation for healthy post partum fitness what a successful post partum exercise program looks lie: CORE foundational work, ramp up cardio work, higher intensity interval training Resources mentioned in the conversation: link to her company's website: www.Fit4Mom.com link to her podcast, Motivating Mom: http://fit4mom.com/podcast podcast link in iTunes: Motivating Mom link to the Eneagram info

Guest: Nancy Mohrbacher is a board-certified lactation consultant and author of Breastfeeding Made Simple and Breastfeeding Solutions and its companion App for Android and iPhone. In this episode, we will cover: the most common reasons why so many women have difficulty breastfeeding in the first couple weeks how knowing about the instinctive reflexes that newborns are born with can make it easier for you to breastfeed your baby 6 simple and effective changes you can make in your breastfeeding positioning that can improve latching, decrease pain and nipple damage Resources mentioned in the conversation: Nancy’s website: www.NancyMohrbacher.com Her Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/NancyMohrbacher Nancy's 38 min video on Breastfeeding positions: http://www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/  link to the Natural Breastfeeding Infographic PDF mentioned in the episode About Nancy Mohrbacher Nancy Mohrbacher was born in the Chicago area, where she lives today. Nancy is a board-certified lactation consultant who

Guest: Willow Buckley, a certified classical homeopath, labor doula, and prenatal yoga teacher. She is back on our podcast for the fourth time. In this episode, we will cover: the 5 observation tools you can use to determine if your child is coming down with an earache (or any other sickness) an effective oil you can get at any natural foods store that can help your child's earache right away the homeopathic remedies that can help earaches - there are many discussed here because earaches can present in 4-5 different ways Resources mentioned in the conversation: Willow’s website for her eBook on Kids' Health: www.balancingyourhealth.com www.AskDrSears.com Bio: About Willow Buckley Willow Buckley, is a certified classical homeopath, labor doula, and prenatal yoga teacher. She first combined her holistic interests with her medical science studies while earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuropsychology from the University of California Santa Barbara.   Continuing her search and passion for a whole healing appr

Guest: Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., is an award-winning science journalist and author of many books including Your Baby, Your Way where she investigates the overlooked dangers of mainstream birth practices, especially when scientific evidence has been brushed aside in favor of special interests. In this episode, we will cover: how her own experience with the medical system with her first birth caused her to investigate and uncover the dangers of modern birth practices how her research exposes how current cultural practices during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year of a baby’s life are NOT all based on the best evidence and are NOT always in the best interest (or health) of the mom or the baby. what a pregnant woman or new mom can do to make sure she and her baby are getting the best prenatal and maternity care possible Resources mentioned in the conversation: a link to Jennifer's website: www.jennifermargulis.net a link to get her book: Your Baby, Your Way on Amazon About Dr. Jennifer Margulis: Jenni

Guest: Dr. Adrienne Carmack is a board-certified urologist and mother of three children. She is an expert in the issues surrounding circumcision and the author of The Good Mommy’s Guide to Her Little Boy’s Penis. In this episode, we will cover: what Dr. Carmack's research into the health benefits of circumcision revealed and why she doesn't recommend the procedure to her patients anymore. the normal physiologic function and purpose of the foreskin and what circumcised boys/men loose from having it removed current worldwide and US trends in circumcision rates   answers to the emotional issues parents deal with of "looking like daddy" and "looking different in the locker room" Resources mentioned in the conversation: The American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on circumcision: https://four.libsyn.com/content_edit/index/mode/episode a link to get her book: The Good Mommy’s Guide to Her Little Boy’s Penis in Amazon for more information about the risk and benefits of Circumcision: www.circumcisionharm.o

Guest: Barbara Harper, an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and gentle birth, founder of Waterbirth International and bestselling author of "Gentle Birth Choices" which has been translated into 9 languages around the world. In this episode, we will cover: why Barbara believes every baby DESERVES a gentle birth and how it inspired her to write the book "Gentle Birth Choices" What a birth in water offers the mother and the baby and how safe it really is (she covers the physiology of the first breath of life beautifully here) How to surrender to a "Baby Led Birth" and how doing so will allow for a safer and easier birth Resources mentioned in the conversation: Barbara Harper's website: www.waterbirth.org a link to get her book: Gentle Birth Choices in Amazon About Barbara Harper: Barbara Harper has dedicated her life to changing the way we welcome babies into the world and is an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and gentle birth. She founded Waterbirth International in 1988, with

Guest: Laura Shanley is the author of Unassisted Childbirth and is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the natural-birth movement. She also works with women on a one-on-one basis, providing childbirth counsel and emotional support before, during and after pregnancy. In this episode, we will cover: How Laura came to realization that she could birth her own 3 children by herself, at home, without any medical supervision (**I misspoke in the recording of the episode that Laura had 3 unassisted births-it should have been 5) What books and resources she read to be certain that she could do this and that you could read to have a more natural, powerful birth Which 3 negative emotions she believes are the greatest contributor to rising c-section rates and medical interventions in birth Resources mentioned in the conversation: Laura Shanley's website:www.unassistedchildbirth.com a link to get her book: Unassisted Childbirth in Amazon About Laura Shanley: Laura Shanley is an author, speaker, and chil

Guest: Carole Osborne is a San Diego-based massage therapist, author, course developer and instructor of somatic arts and sciences. Expecting a baby is usually joyful, but it is also stressful and can be uncomfortable. Prenatal massage therapy uses techniques designed specifically to address pregnancy’s challenges. In this episode, we will cover: the long list of benefits that massage therapy can offer a woman during pregnancy-relaxation, better sleep, easier birth are a few). how a prenatal massage is different from a regular massage and what to expect (a side lying massage can be very comfortable and can teach you how to sleep better at night too). what contraindications for massage you should be aware of in pregnancy and how a trained prenatal massage therapist can work with them (varicose veins is only one of them). Resources mentioned in the conversation: Carole Osborne's website: http://bodytherapyeducation.com/ how to find a trained prenatal massage therapist in your area: Nationwide certification l

Guest: Dr. Stuart Fischbein is an author, podcaster and OB/GYN that practices a midwifery model of care, specializing in supporting women in VBAC, twin and breech deliveries in the home birth setting. In this episode, we will cover: why after 28 years of delivering babies in hospitals did Dr. Stu switch to practicing a midwifery model of prenatal care and do homebirths what 2 factors in the hospital setting interfere most with the natural birth process and cause c-section rates to skyrocket how Dr. Stu believes this country can move from a medical/disease model of pregnancy and childbirth back to a midwifery/wellness model Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Fischbein's website: www.birthinginstincts.com link to read Dr. Stu's article “Home Birth” with an Obstetrician: A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births Dr. Stu's podcast website: www.drstuspodcast.com link to Dr. Stu's Facebook page About Dr. Stuart Fischbein Dr. Stuart Fischbein is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gyneco

On today's episode, Dr. Jay Warren reviews the book "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears, a wonderful, complete resource for parents of newborns through 2 years old. In this episode, we will cover: an overview of each of the chapters of The Baby Book by Dr. Sears giving you an idea of what the book covers a deeper discussion about a few topics in the book including First Food Choices and Month by Month Milestones Listener Mail - questions from you answered by Dr. Jay: Mattresses for babies and the Bumbo floor seat chair Resources mentioned in this episode: The Baby Book by Dr. Sears in Amazon www.askdrsears.com

Guest: Dr. Scott Vatcher is a wellness expert, pediatric chiropractor, dad, husband and host of the podcast, The Wake Up Dad Show, which focuses on dads who want more for themselves and their families.  In this episode, we will cover: Dr. Vatcher's "5 P's" of being a Dad and how they can keep you focused on what matters in your life How outdated models of fatherhood are making it harder for today's dad to be effective and happy in parenthood Which area of life new fathers have the hardest time with and what they can do about it Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Scott Vatcher's podcast website: www.thewakeupdadshow.com link to The Wake Up Dad Show in iTunes About Dr. Scott Vatcher: Dr. Scott Vatcher is a coach, mentor, wellness expert, international speaker, pediatric chiropractor, entrepreneur and podcaster.  On top of all that he finds the time to be dad and a husband, a fitness advocate and he runs a number of successful businesses.   His newest podcast called The Wake Up Dad Show focuses on

Guest: Dr. Alison Hazelbaker is an expert on infant sucking issues caused by various structural problems like torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and tissue shock-trauma. She designed the Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (ATLFF), which is the only research-based tongue-tie screening process in infants under 6 months. In this episode, we will cover: When a tongue and/or lip tie revision is absolutely necessary and when it would be an unnecessary surgery for your baby (only 5% of babies have a true tongue tie) What problems are associated with tongue and/or lip tie for your baby (with breastfeeding and beyond) What questions you should ask your pediatrician, lactation consultant and/or pediatric dentist before you subject your baby to this surgery Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Hazelbaker's website: http://www.alisonhazelbaker.com link to her book: Tongue-tie: Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment www.tongue-tie.org  About Dr. Alison Hazelbaker: Dr. Hazelbaker has

Guest: Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and author who specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and other health psychology issues. In this episode, we will cover: why the commonly sited figure of "10-15% of women suffer from post-partum depression" is dangerously low and what the current research shows how to use her free self-screening tool to see if you should seek help for post-partum depression (link to the screening tool is in the Resources section) 5 natural alternatives to prescription medications to successfully treat post-partum depression Resources mentioned in the conversation: Kathy's website: www.KathleenKendall-Tackett.com her book Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Ed in Amazon.com Kathy's free Post-Partum Screening Tool www.BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com her publishing house with other natural birth related books: www.PraeclarusPress.com About Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett: Dr. Kendal

Guests: Dr. Paul Thomas and Jennifer Margulis, PhD, co-authors of the book: The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul’s Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health—From Pregnancy Through Your Child’s Teen Years. In it, they describe "a slower, evidenced based protocol that limits a child’s exposure to aluminum, mercury, and other neurotoxins while building overall good health.” In this episode, we will cover: why the current vaccine schedule from the CDC is NOT safe for all children and how Dr. Paul would modify it to make it safer what the common vaccine reactions look like that parents should report to their pediatrician immediately once seeing them in your child after a vaccine shot which of the vaccines carry the most risk of injury or are unnecessary and should be skipped altogether why you should never give acetaminophen (Tylenol) to your child, especially if you are vaccinating them Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Paul Thomas' website: www.DrPaulApproved.com The Vaccine Friendly Plan b

Guest: Dr. Vivian Keeler, a natural birth expert who has attended more than 800 births as a doula and has taught the HypnoBirthing Method for the last 15 years. She is also now the vice president of HypnoBirthing Institute. In this episode, we will cover: How the HypnoBirthing Method helps a woman prepare for labor and delivery Why addressing any fears that you may have going into your birth is so important to do information about how to find a HypnoBirthing class near you Resources mentioned in the conversation: The Hypnobirthing Institute website:www.hypnobirthing.com How to find a HypnoBirthing class near you Information about the HypnoBirthing Conclave in San Diego October 2016 About Dr. Vivian Keeler: Dr. Vivian Keeler has devoted most of her adult life to the care and education of women and their families. She has been a Chiropractic Physician since 1986 with a special focus on the health of pregnant women. She is a natural birth expert who has attended more than 800 births as a doula and has taught

Guest: Adriana Lozada, a certified Advanced Birth Doula, a postpartum educator, a healthy sleep consultant and eco-maternity consultant. Adriana is also the host of the Birthful Podcast in iTunes. In this episode, we will cover: What your partner really wants from you while in labor How to use your B.R.A.I.N. (a 5 step process) when you need to make decisions in the hospital during labor Which checklists you should have with you in the hospital so you don't forget anything while you're there Resources mentioned in the conversation: Adriana's website: www.Birthful.com a link to the free Labor Positions Cheat Sheet on her site the link to The Birth Partner's Ultimate Labor Support Toolkit (listen to the episode for a special discount offer code) About Adriana Lozada: Adriana Lozada’s background is multi-layered and multi-cultural. A former print and online editor from Venezuela, the birth of her daughter sparked her passion for being a birth advocate, leading her to open Birthful: a company that helps new a