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    Healthy Births, Happy Babies

    A weekly podcast interviewing experts in the prenatal, natural childbirth and pediatric care field such as Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Sarah Buckley, Dr. Michel Odent, Dr. Jeanne Ohm, Dr. Bob Sears, and Penny Simkin. We want you to feel safe, supported and empowered during your pregnancy, birth and parenthood journey.

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    Latest Episodes:
    063: The Beauty of Waterbirth with Barbara Harper Dec 05, 2016
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    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:

    1. why Barbara believes every baby DESERVES a gentle birth and how it inspired her to write the book "Gentle Birth Choices"
    2. 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)
    3. 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 one goal in mind – to ensure that waterbirth is an "available option" for all women. During the past four decades Barbara has worked as an obstetric and pediatric nurse, midwife, midwifery instructor, childbirth educator, doula and doula trainer and has used her vast experience to develop unique seminars which she teaches within hospitals, nursing schools, midwifery and medical schools and community groups worldwide. Her bestselling book and DVD, 'Gentle Birth Choices,' has been translated into 9 languages so far. Her next book 'Embracing the Miracle: The Science, Safety and Spirit of Birth in Water,' will be ready for publication in 2017. She has three adult children, two of whom were born at home in water, and one grandson in college. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is active in the community as a volunteer and as a midwifery and doula mentor.

    062: Unassisted Childbirth: What it Takes to Do It Yourself | Laura Shanley Nov 28, 2016
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    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:

    1. 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)
    2. 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
    3. 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 childbirth consultant widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the natural-birth movement.

    Laura is the author of Unassisted Childbirth (Third Edition, 2016) and maintains a website dedicated to promoting natural birth: www.unassistedchildbirth.com.

    Her expertise is frequently sought out by television and movie production companies, and she has been featured in media outlets such as ABC News, 20/20, The Doctors, the Discovery Channel, the New York Times and the Washington Post.

    She also works with women on a one-on-one basis, providing childbirth counsel and emotional support before, during and after pregnancy.


    061: Prenatal Massage for a Healthy and Comfortable Pregnancy | Carole Osborne Nov 19, 2016
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    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:

    1. the long list of benefits that massage therapy can offer a woman during pregnancy-relaxation, better sleep, easier birth are a few).
    2. 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).
    3. 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 listing

    About Carole Osborne:

    Carole Osborne is a San Diego-based massage therapist, author, course developer and instructor of somatic arts and sciences.

    In addition to private practice since 1974, she has worked in osteopathic, psychological, and women's medical settings. In 1980 she began researching and developing infant and maternity massage therapy protocols and instructional programs. She pioneered the reintroduction of therapeutic massage and bodywork to healthcare for the childbearing year. Over the years she has trained parents, hospital association staffs, and over 5,000 maternity massage therapists and other professionals. She was recognized nationally as the 2008 Massage Therapy Teacher of the Year. Carole has authored three textbooks,including Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy. Her articles have appeared in many professional and mainstream publications.

    http://bodytherapyeducation.com/


    060: Dr. Stuart Fischbein: Pregnancy is NOT a Disease That Needs to be Treated Medically Nov 14, 2016
    Show notes

    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:

    1. why after 28 years of delivering babies in hospitals did Dr. Stu switch to practicing a midwifery model of prenatal care and do homebirths
    2. what 2 factors in the hospital setting interfere most with the natural birth process and cause c-section rates to skyrocket
    3. 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 & Gynecology, a lecturer and the published author of "Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom" and "Homebirth With an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births".

    He is an outspoken advocate of informed decision making, the midwifery model of care and human rights in childbirth, receiving the 2016 "Most Audacious" award from HRIC and the Association for Wholistic & Newborn Health.

    He shares his thoughts and advocacy for evidenced-based, reasonable choices on his podcast, Dr. Stu's Podcast.

    He now works directly with home birthing midwives, offering hope for those women who cannot find supportive practitioners for VBAC, twin and breech deliveries.


    059: The Baby Book by Dr. Sears | Book Review by Dr. Jay Warren Nov 07, 2016
    Show notes

    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:

    1. an overview of each of the chapters of The Baby Book by Dr. Sears giving you an idea of what the book covers
    2. a deeper discussion about a few topics in the book including First Food Choices and Month by Month Milestones
    3. 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

    058: Be a Better Dad by Being a Better YOU | Dr. Scott Vatcher, Wake Up Dad Show Oct 31, 2016
    Show notes

    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:

    1. Dr. Vatcher's "5 P's" of being a Dad and how they can keep you focused on what matters in your life
    2. How outdated models of fatherhood are making it harder for today's dad to be effective and happy in parenthood
    3. 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 Dads who want more for themselves and their families.


    057: The Myths and the Facts about Tongue Tie and Lip Tie | Dr. Alison Hazelbaker Oct 24, 2016
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    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:

    1. 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)
    2. What problems are associated with tongue and/or lip tie for your baby (with breastfeeding and beyond)
    3. 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 been a therapist for over 30 years. She specializes in cross-disciplinary treatment and to that end has taken training in several modalities to best assist her clients. She is a certified Craniosacral Therapist, a Lymph Drainage Therapy practitioner, a Tummy Time™ Trainer, a Haller Method practitioner and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

    She is recognized as an expert on infant sucking issues caused by various structural problems like torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and tissue shock-trauma. She earned her Master's Degree from Pacific Oaks College (Human Development specializing in Human Lactation) and her doctorate from The Union Institute and University (Psychology, specializing in Energetic and Transformational healing.)

    Her original research on tongue-tie, done in 1993, has changed clinical practice both in the USA and abroad. (www.tongue-tie.org) She authored the Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (ATLFF) during her Master's Degree program. She recently revised her Master's thesis on tongue-tie into a comprehensive book on the condition: Tongue-tie: Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment for Aidan and Eva Press. www.aidanandevapress.com

    The ATLFF remains the only research-based tongue-tie screening process in infants under 6 months.


    056: Depression in New Mothers: Realities & Solutions | Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett Oct 17, 2016
    Show notes

    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:

    1. why the commonly sited figure of "10-15% of women suffer from post-partum depression" is dangerously low and what the current research shows
    2. 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)
    3. 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. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health.

    Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of two peer-reviewed journals: Clinical Lactation and Psychological Trauma.

    She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and a member of the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest.

    Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology, and has won many awards for her work including the 2016 Outstanding Service to the Field of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association's Division 56.

    Dr. Kendall-Tackett has authored more than 400 articles and her most recent books include: Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Edition (2016), Women's Mental Health Across the Lifespan (2016 with Lesia Ruglass), Psychology of Trauma 101 (2015 with Lesia Ruglass) and The Science of Mother-Infant Sleep (2014 with Wendy Middlemiss).

    Her websites are UppityScienceChick.com, BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com, KathleenKendall-Tackett.com, and PraeclarusPress.com.


    055: The Vaccine Friendly Plan with co-authors Dr. Paul Thomas & Jennifer Margulis Oct 10, 2016
    Show notes

    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:

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. which of the vaccines carry the most risk of injury or are unnecessary and should be skipped altogether
    4. 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 book is on Facebook here
    • Jennifer Margulis' website: www.JenniferMargulis.net
    • connect with Jennifer Margulis on Facebook here
    • Buy The Vaccine Friendly Plan on Amazon here

    About Dr. Paul Thomas:

    Dr. Paul Thomas, M.D., F.A.A.P., received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed his pediatric residency at the University of California San Diego. He is a board-certified fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, board-certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and a diplomat of the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

    He taught residents and medical students from 1988 to 1993, practiced at Westside Pediatrics from 1993 to 2008 and then opened his own practice in 2008, Integrative Pediatrics where he currently serves over 13,000 patients in the Portland, Oregon metro area.

    He is the co-author (with Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D.) of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health—From Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years.

    About Jennifer Margulis:

    Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., is an award-winning investigative journalist, nonfiction book author, and Fulbright grantee.

    She is the co-author of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health, From Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years (Ballantine, 2016) with Paul Thomas, M.D., and author of Your Baby, Your Way: Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Decisions for a Happier, Healthier Family (Scribner, 2015).

    Her work has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, Ms. Magazine, More magazine, Fit Pregnancy, O: The Oprah Magazine, and dozens of others magazines, newspapers, and websites.


    054: The HypnoBirthing Method for a Beautiful and Peaceful Birth Experience | Dr. Vivian Keeler Sep 26, 2016
    Show notes

    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:

    1. How the HypnoBirthing Method helps a woman prepare for labor and delivery
    2. Why addressing any fears that you may have going into your birth is so important to do
    3. 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 HypnoBirthing- The Mongan Method for the last 15 years. She is also a Certified Hypnotist. Dr. Vivian is Vice President and faculty member of the HypnoBirthing Institute. She has received the HypnoBirthing Institutes Diamond Award for her contributions to the advancement of HypnoBirthing.

    She has shared her expertise through many speaking engagements, articles and interviews and is responsible for co-creating several training programs that have inspired many birth professionals to become agents of change in their own communities. Dr. Keeler is the co-founder of Amazing Births & Beyond and Contemporary Doula International. She is also on the Board of Directors of Broward Healthy Start.

    She is a mother to two amazing daughters, who were birthed naturally at home.

    She resides in Hollywood, Florida with her husband, Tim.


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