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Episode 345: REPLAY – From Bump to Birth Method to Recovery – Rachel’s Birth Story

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Episode 345: REPLAY – From Bump to Birth Method to Recovery – Rachel’s Birth Story

In today’s replay of episode 345, Anita talks with Rachel, who went through the Bump to Birth program when preparing for her first birth. We’ll discuss Rachel’s pregnancy journey, birth experience, and where she is today!
 
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Show Notes  
0:55 – Bump to Birth Method Self-Study is open for enrolment!
2:48 – An introduction to today’s replay – and why we chose it, and who it’s for!
4:20 – Anita introduces her special guest, Rachel Spillman!
6:00 – Rachel shares more about herself and her family
7:42 – How did Rachel feel physically, mentally and emotionally in her pregnancy?
13:56 – What were the steps Rachel took to prepare for giving birth?
17:40 – Mobility as a complement to strength in birth prep
19:55 – What types of birth stories and recommendations/suggestions was Rachel subject to?
24:05 – Changing your experience through decreasing fear, naming things what they are, and hiring a team
25:32 – How all the pieces fit together into Rachel’s birth experience – and zoning in vs zoning out
34:07 – How was pushing for Rachel?
39:28 – Nobody knows what your body wants except you – and movement in birth
41:08 – How was after birth recovery, initially? (including conversation around tongue tie)
56:03 – Wrap up – with some advice for expecting (and soon-to-be) expecting parents out there!