The Birth Rebel Podcast

🎙️ Hey rebels! Join me, Angel Coleman, on this episode of "The Birth Rebel Podcast," where we're breaking down the myths and shedding light on the legal rights every mom should know during pregnancy and birth. 🌟 No fluff, just real talk about maternity care, featuring insights from Childbirth Connection. Moms, you have rights—let's dive in and own our birth experiences! 💪🤰 Tune in now for a no-nonsense guide to navigating pregnancy like a true rebel. Resources from episode: https://nationalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/the-rights-of-childbearing-women.pdf https://birthmonopoly.com/ Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ Discounts: ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.  ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the nervous system in birth and birth trauma with our special guest, Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with an MA in Counseling Psychology, the Chief Empathy Officer of ASK Therapy and JS Coaching, and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed care and maternal mental health. With over two decades of experience in maternal health, childbirth, and psychological studies, Jennifer sheds light on the importance of regulating the nervous system and finding harmony during the perinatal journey. She has authored two self-published books, "Healing After Birth" and "Midwifery for The Soul." Join us as we explore the transformative power of therapy, connection, and co-regulation in nurturing emotional well-being during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of the nervous system, therapy, and co-regulation with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Discover how regulating the nervous system can lead to harmony and healing during the perinatal journey. Jennifer's insights will challenge your perspective on self-regulation and highlight the vital role of connection in our socially driven species. Join us on this profound exploration of perinatal health and wellness. Resources from the Episode www.therapyformoms.ca www.flowingfears.com www.nsidoulatraining.com Therapy For Moms Podcast https://anchor.fm/therapyformoms [Nuerosception](https://khironclinics.com/blog/polyvagal-theory-neuroception-the-fundament-of-feeling/#:~:text=Conceived by Dr Stephen Porges,the physiological responses it causes.) Dr. Dan Siegel > Parenting From The Inside Out and Whole Brain Child [Healing After Birth: Navigating Your Emotions After A Difficult Childbirth (2018)](https://www.amazon.com/Healing-After-Birth-Navigating-Childbirth/dp/1999497201#:~:text=Reclaim your birth story%2C deepen,or years it has been.) Midwifery For The Soul: Awaken to Your Fierce Feminine in the Depths of Darkness and Trauma (2019) Dr. Sarah Buckley Dr. Michel Odent Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ Discounts: ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.  ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

In this episode, titled "Five Tips to Overcoming the Fear Of Birth," we're going deep into the heart of why women are scared of childbirth. We're talking about Hollywood's crazy scary birth scenes, the generational fears passed down through the generations, and the anxiety that women have about labor discomfort and complications. Plus, five game-changing tips to help you embrace a more fearless birth, Resources from this episode: The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review - PMC  Happy Homebirth Podcast  Christian Hypnobirthing The Birth Hour Podcast Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ Discounts: ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.  ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

People make the choices they do for birth in hopes of avoiding fetal demise, birth trauma, or mistreatment by staff. Fear is the common denominator of all these things. However, despite whatever choice you make, you may still end up with the outcome you were trying to avoid. So should our decisions really be fear-based? Today I talk about the struggles women have as they try to decide where to give birth and other decisions in regard to birth and delivery. Resources from the Episode: The Case for Unassisted Birth What is Spinning Babies Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.    ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ​ ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ​ ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

As I prepare for the birth of baby number six I share some of my birth plan along with things that I consider non-negotiable in my birth. This is the last episode of the season! I will see you next fall! Resources from Episode: How long does it take to wire a newborn baby’s brain? Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.    ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ​ ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ​ ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

This is part 3 of my skin-to-skin series where we address the importance of getting babies skin-to-skin on mothers and stressing how critical this life-saving care is. Today Kate a nurse practitioner gives us some insight into what she's learned about having babies skin-to-skin on mom during a c-section. Kate (Katherine Chokan, DNP (Doctorate of Nursing), BSN, RN ) has been a maternity nurse (Labor and Postpartum) for 6.5 years. She recently graduated from a Nurse Practitioner program in December where she conducted a doctoral research project. The project was a quality improvement initiative to implement Kangaroo Care in the OR after C-section. She will be advancing her nursing career as a Family Nurse Practitioner starting in March. She has a 2.5-year-old son. She and her husband have enjoyed traveling and exploring around Cleveland trying to instill adventure in their son and explore the world through his perspective. She is always trying to maintain good physical health through various exercise outlets; running, hiking, biking, skiing, and swimming. Episodes in this Series:1. Skin to Skin Series: Introducing A New Type of Doula: The Kangaroula -30 2. What is skin to skin and why it's vital to improving infant health and mortality -31 3. The Importance of Kangaroo Care During C-Sections with Kate Donofrio Resources from Episode: Effect of Mother/Infant Skin‐to‐Skin Contact on Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Maternal Physiological Stress - ScienceDirect A randomised trial of continuous skin-to-skin contact after preterm birth and the effects on salivary cortisol, parental stress, depression, and breastfeeding - ScienceDirect Charpak, N., Montealegre-Pomar, A., Tessier, R., Ruiz, J., Uriza, F., Hernandez, J., & Cortes, D. (2022). Kangaroo mother care had a protective effect on the volume of brain structures in young adults born preterm. Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, 111(5), 1004-1014–1014. https://doi-org.proxy.ulib.csuohio.edu/10.1111/apa.16265 Cabrera, J. P. (2018). Maternal Role Attainment Theory: Promoting Maternal Identity and Family Health. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 33(2), 21–23. Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.    ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ​ ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ​ ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

Did you know up to 150,000 infant lives could be saved if we had babies do skin-to-skin immediately whether they are considered stable or not? Today we discuss how skin-to-skin saves lives, improves health outcomes for baby, and helps babies develop socially and emotionally and develop resilience that last a lifetime. Episodes in this Series 1. ⁠Skin to Skin Series: Introducing A New Type of Doula: The Kangaroula -30⁠ 2.⁠ What is skin to skin and why it's vital to improving infant health and mortality -31⁠ 3. ⁠The Importance of Kangaroo Care During C-Sections with Kate Donofrio⁠ Resources from this Episode: WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies Kangaroo mother care: a practical guide WHO recommendations for care of the preterm or low-birth-weight infant Kangaroo mother care started immediately after birth critical for saving lives, new research shows Breast and Infant Temperatures With Twins During Shared Kangaroo Care - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing Breast-Infant Temperature with Twins during Shared Kangaroo Care - PMC Skin‐to‐skin care for procedural pain in neonates - Johnston, C - 2017 | Cochrane Library Research Trial to Watch:The influence of skin-to-skin contact on Cortical Activity during Painful procedures in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (iCAP mini): study protocol for a randomized control tria  The Gut Microbiome and the Brain | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine SSC specially for preterm Case Studies of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The nine stages of skin‐to‐skin: practical guidelines and insights from four countries - PMC Skin-to-Skin Contact The nine stages of skin‐to‐skin: practical guidelines and insights from four countries - PMC  Watch: Skin to Skin - Kid Care Canada  Watch: Social & Emotional Intelligence of Infants - Kid Care Canada  Nine stages for clinical practice- TABLE  Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠ ⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.    ⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ​ ⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ​ ⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

Madison and I talk about the unique job of being Kangaroulas, a unique birth worker that was developed by Dr. Nils Bergman and his wife Jills Bergman to focus on bonding and attachment of baby and mother. We also talk about our unique premature baby stories. Madison Hendry (aka Mama Bird), transitioned into motherhood in 2014. As a visual artist and recent graduate in 2011 with a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, she began to see a shift in her artwork, career, and perspective on life. Her artwork has been exhibited and published internationally and included in pioneering events such as Project AfterBirth; the first-ever international exhibition based on the subject of early parenthood. With the premature birth of her second son, Madison became fascinated with the dynamics of the mother/infant relationship. She realized her touch, sound, smell, milk, and relationship with him were not only beneficial; she was essential and played an active role in his development. The process of having a premature infant taught her to listen to her instincts and her child's needs and respond to them. Madison received a scholarship and completed her Breastfeeding Educator Certification with Birth Arts International in 2018. She went on to become a Certified Birth Doula with BirthWorks Int. And Certified Kangaroula with Jill & Dr. Nils Bergman in 2020. Madison has over 9 years (and counting) of personal breastfeeding experience. She lives in a 1950s Sears Home in Cleveland, OH suburbs with her husband, tattooer, Angus Hendry, two boys, Angus and Huckleberry, daughter, Evergreen, and a baby on the way. Episodes in this Series:1. ⁠Skin to Skin Series: Introducing A New Type of Doula: The Kangaroula -30⁠ 2.⁠ What is skin to skin and why it's vital to improving infant health and mortality -31⁠ 3. ⁠The Importance of Kangaroo Care During C-Sections with Kate Donofrio⁠ Resources From Episode: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2026486 Kangaroo mother care started immediately after birth critical for saving lives, new research shows WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies Mama Bird Hendry UNICEF – Breastfeeding Crawl Video 3 Golden Hours, The Most Important Hours For Newborn Breastfeeding Use of Hand Expression of Breastmilk Within First Hour of Delivery to Increase Exclusive Hospital Breastfeeding Rate [40O]  Cleveland Kangaroula Collective  Groups | High Risk & NICU  What is a Kangaroula? How Does a Kangaroula Support? - BirthWorks International Kangaroula® | Advanced Training for Childbirth Educators, Doulas + Professionals Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth.⁠⁠ ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠⁠⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Submit a Topic⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Be My Guest⁠⁠⁠ Discounts ⁠⁠NEEDED Prenatal Supplements:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠FRUITOFTHEWOMB⁠⁠ for 20% off one-time purchase orders or the first three months of the one-month subscription option.    ⁠⁠FullWell Prenatal & Fertility Supplements⁠⁠ Use Code FRUITOFTHEWOMBBIRTH for 10% off ​ ⁠⁠Christian Hypnobirthing Course⁠⁠ Use Code: ANGEL for 20% off the course ​ ⁠⁠MotherLove Herbal Products⁠⁠ Use code Wombbirth15 for 15% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

I'm discussing some mainstream ideals that the birthworker community believes and pushes that I don't agree with. Topics include: Not everyone needs a doula Having insurances cover doula services is a bad idea Hospital Doula programs are not a good idea Should Doulas be considered bodyworkers? Resources from the episode: The Birthworker Podcast BirthWorker Academy Where Have All the Midwives Gone? Speaking Up Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

Today Laurel chat's with me about the Infant Microbiome and why breastmilk is one of the key components to children's and humans' long-term health. We also discuss how modern cleanliness habits may be negatively affecting our microbiome and why our obsession with cleanliness is having some detrimental impacts on our health. Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, BSc, CLE, CCCE, CLD is a TEDx and international speaker, pregnancy and lactation specialist, consultant, educator, and author. Laurel is the co-author of two books, The Attachment Pregnancy and The Greatest Pregnancy Ever; original editor of The CAPPA Lactation Educator Manual; as well as a contributing author to Round the Circle: Doulas Talk About Themselves. Her passion is blending today’s recent scientific findings with mind/body/spirit wisdom to highlight the magnitude and importance of the perinatal period. Spending 17 years as Executive Director for Lactation Programs for the Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association formed the foundation of her inquiry into the science of human milk. She acted as a board director for the United States Breastfeeding Committee from 2016-2019 and currently serves as an advisor for CAPPA, InJoy Health, Kindred World and is a board member at large for Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition. Laurel also acts as the Education Manager for GOLD Learning. Laurel has been joyfully married to her husband for three decades and has two wonderful grown sons, whose difficult births led her on a path toward helping emerging families create positive experiences. She believes that the journey into parenthood is a life-changing rite of passage that should be deeply honored and celebrated. Resources: Mother Journey Mother Journey Courses Epigenetics Pregnancy, Prenatal Attachment, Breastfeeding, and Long-Term Health Microbiome Courses Free to Feed Breastfeeding a baby that has food allergies with Dr. Trill of Free to Feed - 06 Human Milk Leaps Beyond Nutrition Laurel Wilson's Instagram and Facebook Forest Bathing What Doctors Don't Know About Breastfeeding Gut Reaction Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support