In our season two finale episode, Kelli and Carah talk about evidence-based practices for maintaining your mental health while navigating postpartum. Topics discussed include sleep, mindfulness, and how to tackle division of labor and societal gender norms that could be influencing inequality within the household. Additional Resources: Paid Parental Leave in the United States - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation NPR article on daycare in USA The Lanham Act Fair Play Benefits of Meditation Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) "Breathing Buddies"   A few of Carah and Kelli's favorite (free) mindfulness exercises:  Guided Self-Compassion Meditations  Greater Good in Action: Simple steps to boost your well being Insight Timer

Join Carah and Kelli as they talk about how labor and delivery has evolved over the last century and how factors like capitalism, racism, colonization, and (you guessed it) the patriarchy have led us to our less-than-ideal modern day birthing outcomes and practices. We’ll also be talking with Cassie Schemper, the founder and owner of Birthing in Power, to explore how birthing people can set themselves up for an empowering labor and delivery within the current birthing ecosystem.    Additional Resources Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin The Business of Being Born WHO: C-section rates continue to rise Five Types of Midwives   Books:  The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin    Instagram: @birthinginpower https://linktr.ee/birthinginpower

Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is a human right. Join Kelli and Carah as they unpack the public health implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Abortion Guides: States Likely to Ban Abortion Abortion Finder by State Voting and Political Resources Find out who is representing you and who’s on the upcoming ballot:  https://myreps.datamade.us/ Compare government officials side by side: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/Donate to: National Birth Equity Collaborative,  National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Black Mamas Matters Alliance, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda,  and Surge Reproductive Justice Implications of Banning Abortion: Scholarly Articles  Turnaway Study “Why banning abortion is a public health issue” - University of Washington Health Implications of Restricting Abortion Access- Harvard University

In the United States, it's common for people giving birth in hospitals to experience a lack of consent and be denied the opportunity to play an active role in their birth experience. Oftentimes, this leads to what is called 'obstetric violence.'  Tune in to listen to a conversation between Carah and her sister, Chelsey Solemsaas, as they discuss how a traumatic birth story led to a reclamation of power.   Additional Resources https://www.lamaze.org/    Birth Plan Templates:  Giving Birth with Confidence The Bump: Birth Plan Books:  The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin    Instagram: @coffeesarap  @limitlesslittlesco   DONATE: Birth Center  IrthApp

Black women are three to four times more likely to die of birth-related causes than white women. How did we get here, and what’s being done to address the underlying issues? In this episode–a continuation of Disparities in the Delivery Room part one, Demystifying Doulas–we’ll be joined by Joyce Abeng, MPH, who provides her expertise in the field of health policy and administration. Joyce will be helping us unpack how we got to this state of extreme dysfunction and how systemic racism affects the U.S. birthing system today.   Further Reading CDC Analysis on Maternal Mortality in the United States Learn about the Tuskegee Study The Father of Gynecology - the first C-sections were performed on unsedated enslaved women Beyonce and Serena Williams share their stories about giving birth as Black women in the U.S.

The average maternal mortality rate for women in the United States is higher than any other industrialized country. In this episode, we're joined by Emily Barney to talk about how doulas can play an important role in creating a more consensual, safe, and empowering birthing experience. This is part one of a two-part special we're calling Disparities in the Delivery Room, where we'll be unpacking the harsh realities of maternal mortality rates within the American medical system. Tune in to learn what's going on, what's being done, and how your actions can contribute to a better future.  __________________________________________ How to connect with and learn more about Emily’s work: Visit her website www.doulapurposes.com and follow her on instagram @ doulapurposes   For new parents  Medicaid families: If you are a resident of Nevada, are pregnant, and currently enrolled in Medicaid - birth doula services are now being offered* as a member benefit. Ask your healthcare providers for more information on how to begin the process of finding the doula that is right for you.   ** Check out the news segment that Carah and Emily were a part of back in 2021**   All parents: Local to Reno: Thrive Wellness - Behavioral and Mental Health Services in Reno, NV (other locations in Nevada, California, and Texas) Biggest Little Baby - Family community center for classes, groups, rentals, and shopping in Reno, NV Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition - Non-profit organization of community breastfeeding advocates, professionals, and parents   For existing and aspiring Doulas in Nevada: If you are interested in becoming a doula or have already supported folks through labor in a non-medical role and would like to expand your scope of practice to include Medicaid families, learn how to become certified at: www.nevadacertboard.org/doula-certification/doula-certification-requirements Pregnancy/childbirth education - Evidence Based Birth - www.evidencebasedbirth.com  Childbirth Connection - www.childbirthconnection.org  Spinning Babies - www.spinningbabies.com  Film - The Business of Being Born  American Pregnancy Association: Home birth benefits/tips      National non-profit breastfeeding support organization -  La Leche League - www.llli.org

Painful sex, bladder issues, and bowel pain are incredibly common pelvic floor issues that are rarely discussed because they’re considered “TMI.” Fortunately for our listeners, we don’t believe in sharing too much information! Join us as we explore pelvic floor-related topics like vaginismus, frequent trips to the bathroom, and pregnancy with our special guest Dr. Karla Moore. Additional Resources Pelvic Pain UK NeuroFit Karla's breathing video youtube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-BSs3jXSmt4&feature=youtu.be  Karla’s Instagram @drkarladpt    Instagram Profiles for Pelvic Floor Education  Rachel Gelmen, DPT, PFT https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealthsf/ Pelvic Health: Basic Education about Pelvic Floor https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealth/ Pelvic Guru https://www.instagram.com/pelvicguru1/

Folding laundry? Making dinner? Stuck in traffic? Fill the silence with the sounds of our beautiful voices as we talk about our favorite subject--ourselves!!! The official first episode of our second season will be live very soon, so stay tuned!   P.S. Looking for that YouTube clip Carah mentions about her neck injury? Here it is!

This season we're tackling all things related to birth and reproductive health. We've got a new co-host, a new producer, and a fantastic line-up of guests for you to meet! New episodes will begin airing in winter of 2022, so stay tuned!

Theresa B. Skaar - Mindfulness, Meditation, and Your Well-Being Theresa's website/resources: theresabskaar.com & https://www.thecenterofwellbeing.org/       Our Website - tuninginfromwithin.com Produced by - Navgeet King Zed - nkzed.com Tone - freesound.org Intro Music - Scott Holmes Music - scottholmesmusic.com End Music - Ketsa - ketsa.uk