The Value of Doulas

Pregnancy Place Radio - Episode 25 - The Whys, Whats and Hows of Doulas Care

In this 25th episode of Pregnancy Place Radio, Karen and Erica get nostalgic and replay their very first episode. They talk about Birth Doulas. What is a Doula? Why should parents have a Doula? How do you find a Doula? And a whole bunch more!



DONA International: Doula training and referrals
www.DONA.org

CAPPA: Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator training and referrals
www.CAPPA.net


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Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

Pregnancy Place Radio - Episode 24 - The Benefits and Science of Core Work

Dr. Arah McLaughlin of Core Elements Chiropractic presents a wealth of knowledge and insights about the chiropractic care of moms and babies. Spurred by her personal experiences, Dr. Arah’s heart and wisdom for pregnant and postpartum women comes through loud and clear on this episode of Pregnancy Place Radio.



Dr. Arah's website - www.cechico.com
GREAT article about Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy
International information and research relating to pregnancy and children - www.icpa4kids.org
For information about craniosacral work - www.upledger.com

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Human Milk Banks and Why We Need Them

Pregnancy Place Radio - Episode 23 - Interview with Dixie WhNorthwest Mother's Milk Bank

You've heard "Breastmilk is Best!", but have you ever thought about donating Human Milk, so that the most fragile of babies can receive the liquid-gold-goodness of breastmilk? On today's episode, Lactation Consultant and Northwest Mother's Milk Bank Board Member, Dixie Whetsell talks about the importance and critical need of Milk Banking.



Important Links from Today's Show:

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank - www.nwmmb.org
Human Milk Banking Association of North America - www.hmbana.org
United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking - www.ukamb.org

To Donate, Volunteer or Attend the September 23rd Fundraising Event ... Click HERE!

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DONA Conference & the Big Latch On-PDX

Pregnancy Place Radio - Episode 22 - A ReCap of Two Great Events

Last week Erica was in New Mexico at the DONA Annual Conference for professional doulas and Karen celebrated World Breastfeeding Week with over 500 Portland moms. Both had such a great time, they just have to share their stories!



We would like to acknowledge all of the wonderful speakers from the DONA Conference and the information and service they provide to the community at large. Below you can find more information on the professionals we talked about today.

Marshall Klaus, MD,
An Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics in California and one of the founders of DONA International. Some of the work Dr. Klaus has given us include, Care of the High Risk Neonate, The Doula Book and Your Amazing Newborn.

Michel Odent, MD,
Has been supporting birth since 1962. In 1970 he introduced the concepts of home-like birthing rooms and birthing pools in hospitals. You can hear him speak on gentle birth here.

Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA),
Ms. Simkin is also one of the founders of DONA International. Not only does she spend a majority of her time teaching she has brought us great works like, The Birth Partner, and When Survivors Give Birth.

Danette Watson, BA, CCE(NACE)
Childbirth Educator and author of 25 Ways to Awaken Your Birth Power and 25 Ways to Joy and Inner Peace for Mothers. She brought the lovely quote from "Getting the Love You Want" Erica read during the show.

And where they are getting the space right The Farm Midwifery Center in Summertown, Tennessee. Ina May Gaskin is another woman building a foundation for normal birth.


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LIVESTREAM of August 10th Show

Pregnancy Place Radio - Episode 22 - ReCap of DONA Conference and Big Latch On-PDX

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LIVE from The Big Latch On!!!

Pregnancy Place Radio - Special Event Episode

We are going LIVE at 10:25 (Pacific Time) to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. You'll be able to access our livestream video and chat with us here:

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"Loss" from Karen's Heart

Pregnancy Place Radio - Episode 21 - A Personal Journey of Sorrow

Karen shares from her recent experience of the loss of her nephew and the support that came around her and her family. She openly talks with Erica about the helpful (and not so helpful) things people did and said.

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Our Angels in this show:

Earth Mama Angel Baby

Northwest Mothers' Milk Bank

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Thank You Earth Mama Angel Baby

A Loving Touch from a Great Company

From Karen's Heart...

As you will hear on today's show, I experienced the loss of my nephew last week. My sister-in-law was full term and found out when she arrived at the hospital that little Kenton didn't have a heartbeat. This news, obviously sent our entire family into an whirlwind of emotions and thoughts.

Living in Portland, all I could think about was being with my family and supporting my brother and sister. With my doula knowledge and experience, I knew there were certain physical tools I could talk to her about that could make a difference in this hard time and I wanted to figure out a way to get these products in their hands.

Earth Mama Angel Baby is a company that hears the heartbeat of every mom...whether it be a beat of love, joy or even sorrow. Leader Mama Melinda has developed their product line and their company values based around having mom and baby's health being priority one. And specifically when that heart beats one of loss, their website to honor loved babies with lives too short, Healing Hearts - Baby Loss Comfort, is a beautiful way to memorialize and a resource for support.

Here is a clip from their website that shows you the level of their commitment to the moms and babies they serve:

"We use the highest-quality, certified-organic or organically grown herbs and oils for our teas, bath herbs, gentle handmade soaps, salves, lotions and massage oils. Our products are 100% toxin-free, cruelty-free, vegan, and free from all artificial preservatives, fragrances and dyes."

And not just physical health!!! They consider the emotional and spiritual health. They even have products that promote a loving, peaceful atmosphere AROUND mama and baby. I love companies, and people in general, to approach human beings as holistically as possible, not separating all of the components of life.

When Mama and her angels found out about my loss, they immediately got busy and put a package together and shipped it to my family in Houston. My sister had the Harmony Tea and Healing Heart Mist  within two days of the loss of Kenton. She also will have the No More Milk Tea when she is ready to use it.

The packaging and care went above and beyond in my mind...but this is the "normal" way of doing business for Earth Mama Angel Baby.  Thank you for loving on my family, myself and all the moms and babies of the world!

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