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The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Are you pregnant and overwhelmed by unsolicited (and non-evidence-based) advice? Join Vanessa, a hospital-based DONA-Intl Certified Birth Doula and a passionate Certified Childbirth Educator, as she kicks off each week with Monday Meditations to bring calm and connection to your pregnancy. Then we build your confidence through insights, birth stories, and care provider perspectives during Thoughtful Thursdays. She loves to merge the power of your intuition with the precision of modern medicine to help you navigate pregnancy and birth YOUR way. Ready to feel supported, informed, and empowered? Hit subscribe to The Breath & Birth Co Podcast today, and let’s embark on this transformational journey together!
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Not Your Mama's Lamaze: Current Lamaze Philosophies of Birth with Caroline Pitts of Peaceful Doula Care
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa introduces Caroline Pitts of Peaceful Doula Care. They discuss Caroline's journey to becoming a doula, the philosophies of Lamaze, and practical advice for expecting mothers. They also address common misconceptions and the importance of postpartum preparation. Listeners are encouraged to engage with childbirth education to feel empowered and supported throughout their pregnancy and birth experiences.
00:00 Introduction to the Breath and Birth Co. Podcast
00:47 Meet Caroline Pitts: A Passionate Doula
01:19 Celebrating Milestones in Doula Work
01:52 Caroline's Journey into Birth Work
03:17 Services Offered by Peaceful Doula Care
04:19 Understanding Lamaze Philosophy
09:15 Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices
10:54 The Importance of Movement During Labor
15:11 Support and Environment in Birth
18:41 Navigating Interventions and Pushing Positions
28:45 Preparing for Postpartum
32:26 Addressing Misconceptions in Birth and Postpartum
36:41 Resources and Recommendations
42:45 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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