Preggers Can Be Choosers

By rowan twosisters

Preggers Can Be Choosers delivers real talk in AfterBirth, a 4th and more trimester online postpartum support group.

Elephant in the Womb is prenatal education, what folks wished preggers peeps knew, you know, like before they needed it!

Choosers is a show dedicated to why people chose the pregnancy options and outcome that they do. No topic is off-limits.

Choosers is our name, inclusion is our game. #herefortheQueerdos
#thisiswhathealinglookslike

Be wary, we are a little swear so grab your headphones if you have concerns for tender ears and sensibilities.

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AfterBirth 9/28/21 When Enough is Enough and its TIME TO LEAVE

Preggers Can Be ChoosersSep 29, 2021

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AfterBirth 9/28/21 When Enough is Enough and its TIME TO LEAVE

When Enough is Enough and its TIME TO LEAVE.

Big Bold Trigger Warning

One of our peeps is in a bad scene, so this episode contains domestic violence, alcohol abuse, and in general a feeling of being scared for our girl and her kids. It's enough that Katelin, our current host, asked me (Rowan) to get this up ASAP.

So here you go.

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Links Links Links

Houston Domestic Violence Hotline ~ https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/tx/houston

Alanon ~ https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings

Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Sep 29, 202152:17

AfterBirth 2/23/21 "Is This as Good as it Gets?"

After Birth 2/23/21 "Is This as Good as it Gets?"

"Google: What do I do when I feel like shit?" ACTUAL QUESTION from Eli.

When is #postpartumdepression just straight-up #depression?

So we put on our thinking hats, and start sharing like a mofo, Bev especially walks us through her journey with medication, and how she thinks waited too long to take them. HINT: #intrusivethoughts

talk therapy ~ Mental Health Match or Punk Rock Psych Doc

daily fitness ~ outside, walking, 20 minutes

supplements ~ Aviva Romm says this

Your peer support beezies ~ that's us, we your beezies. sign up for text reminders

Rowan mentions that Courtney from Mommastrong.com is an advocate (and by advocate we mean gets on Rowan's ass about it) of #zerotasking, which leads into a hilarious convo on men "relaxing." HAHAHHAHAHHA.

Concerned about medications? Mothertobaby.com

we never made it to talk about vaccines. Oh well, next Tuesday.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #Marfa #socialmedia #waterbirth #birthcontrol #tubestied #tubal #community

Feb 24, 202152:22

AfterBirth 12/1/20: He Mad. The Birth Control Episode.

Well hello there.

#CovidThanksgiving check-in starts us off!

And then we are up and rolling when with a bang when Sarita tells us why her MD is refusing her access to a tubal.

Also up for discussion are ways to decrease cortisol, Sam plans her birth team and a general convo about birth providers working more effectively together.

We review who is doing what for birth control, Looking for nonhormonal options.

and Tiff gives a shout out to how she is dialing back social media, The Social Network. Watch this if you haven't yet.

And Rowan wants everyone to try her Preggers Prebiotic Porridge

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Dec 01, 202047:13

Afterbirth 11/24/2020 "Take Your Baby to Work" Jobs

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Take Your Baby to Work Jobs ~

3 Types of Mom Jobs. Private CNA, Meal Prepper, Preschool Teacher.

What's working, what's not.

'Basically, I'm fucked next paycheck." ~ Bev, and right at the end of the episode she gets terrible news.

Where's Rowan ~ the Lincoln Bomb Shelter

We talked about Equanimity ~ https://www.tenpercent.com/meditationweeklyblog/the-power-of-equanimity Cause being the calmest person in the room makes you the most powerful.

The Preggers Prebiotic Porridge that Rowan wants everyone to try. Recipe to try out. WHY? Eliminate breakfast decision fatigue, promote gut health, and its cheap and easy to make. WIN

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest #momjobs #backtowork #singleparent #covid

Nov 28, 202001:02:44

AfterBirth 10/27/20: Worse than Labor?!!! Afterbirth Pains!

Sarita has baby Autumn, tells her birth story.

Rowan chimes in as her provider.

We also talk poop and pushing.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest

Oct 27, 202025:42

Afterbirth 10/6/20: My Baby's Birthday Makes Me Cry

"Instead of being happy with my kid's birthday, it brings up birth trauma and grief for what I didn't get get". ~ this in from new member Lindy

Points of talking were:

Shared decision making harm reduction

and how this plays out negatively and positively in almost all birth environments.

Miscarriage brings up "the what if spiral" and how the not knowing of why this happened is one of the worst aspects of a rough time for many. Also compassion to Chrissy Tegan and her family during this hard time. I appreciate her sharing her raw AF grief and shining a light on a horrid time that often gets hid.

The grief box ~ https://twitter.com/LaurenHerschel/status/946888649781608448

Tiff and Katelin say schedule time on the reg that is the same time so that you prioritize, and even if you don't have anything to do, hide in your room with a locked door and read a book. Whatever going on outside that door is a plastic ball that will bounce.

Wait, what?

Rowan heard a great analogy attributed to Nora Roberts about dropping balls when juggling the work/life balance. When juggling balls, one or more is going to fall, like this is a given. Which ball s plastic, and will bounce and be fine. Which is glass and won't bounce. Spoiler alert: Moms and postpartum folx are treated as disposable styrofoam when instead, YOU are the glass. Article link https://twitter.com/jenlynnbarnes/status/1220182162118451200?lang=en

This is the song on repeat in my head, our group anthem. https://open.spotify.com/track/79qxwHypONUt3AFq0WPpT9?si=vvCx_FI4SNOZBbjFoUYNcg

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest

Oct 06, 202052:03

AfterBirth 9/22/20 When BreastFeeding Just Doesn't Work

Today's theme:

"Fuck everyone trying to tell me what do."

"If it doesn't work out in a week, I'm going to let this go" from Bev, "cause, the toll on my health is going to be way bigger than formula on her health."

Resources for Milk Shares

Eats on Feets, http://www.eatsonfeets.org/ Human Milk for Human Babies, http://hm4hb.net/ Houston Milk trade https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoustonAreaMilkSharing/

Formula food delivery in Houston https://www.formula911.com/

Good idea alert! Fundrasing for birth services: This is the link for the "gift registry" for the birth photographer that Sam mentions http://kedocumentary.com/gift-registry

When I (Rowan) asked if things felt big, Kayshia talks about being scared of leaving the baby,

Maggie's family is "overspoken" on her breastfeeding, not enough, too much, and needs more sleep.

And there were tears, tips for increasing supply, and camaraderie galore. So, a good day.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit #breastfeeding #breastisbest #fedisbest

Sep 22, 202001:01:22

After Birth 9/15/20 It's Overwhelming

After Birth 9/15/20 It's Overwhelming.

Afterbirth, the Fourth and more Support Group.

Its overwhelming, why?

kids are sick and needy, and being pregnant is sucking the life out of you in third trimester

And why is asking for help such a bitch?

Pinterest pages, on what to ask for help with day by day, were helpful for Katelin

Not knowing that some things are not as instinctual as they say ~ Katelin

How not to hate yourself when you ask for help and it doesn't go the way you want it.

Back pain while preggs tips:

Tens Unit

cold

heat

Massage ~ for North Houston Birth center Pts

Fertile Alchemy Magnesium oil

Chiro in Houston who took Tiff's Medicaid ~ Pace Chiro Pt https://pacechiropt.com/

Boric acid capsules get a shout out, used for healing chronic yeast and BV ~ https://preggers.rocks/boric-biz/ to learn more, or order here

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit

Sep 15, 202058:34

After Birth 9/1/20: Pretend it's Halloween, Wear a Mask!

Afterbirth, the Fourth and more Support Group.

Heavy emphasis on the MORE today. We were all over the map today, chatting Halloween, Drop Dead Fred and Rowan thought she was gonna get canned from North Houston Birth Center (seriously y'all, I would of fired me.)

Halloween! Wear a Mask! and then what? Dr.B tells how a pt navigated an airport and flight while wearing a (figurative) banana suit. Sarita's daughter is watching pregs videos on Youtube Birth Tube on FB, Bevs Baby was born with thousands of people watching. Growing an appropriate sized baby, what makes a baby small? What makes a baby big ~ Rowan chats about placenta health. and I'm sure more I don't remember.

Boric acid capsules get a shout out, used for healing chronic yeast and BV ~ https://preggers.rocks/boric-biz/ to learn more, or order here

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections #DropDeadFred #BananaSuit

Sep 01, 202001:03:21

After Birth 8/25/20: Online School is a B!TCH

Comparing notes on school, and how to make any of this work,

Spoiler alert, it doesn't.

Bev talks about kids on the spectrum, trying to be in 5 places in once wth online school.

Tips on doing the best you can with what you have.

Katelin's kid is doing in person mostessori school. She tells us how it its going.

Sarita and Tiff are on the same page of opting out becuase they feel lie there is low ROI for a preschooler.

Maggie weighs in on long term implications for social development, what will this mean in ten years for our kids and society.

Boric acid capsules get a shout out, used for healing chronic yeast and BV ~ https://preggers.rocks/boric-biz/ to learn more, or order here

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter #BV #yeastinfections

Aug 26, 202059:13

Afterbirth 8/18/20: Conception w/o Consent

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

Hey loves, today we cover the gritty topic of Conceiving a Baby without Consent.

Three of the people in group have had or are having that pregnant experience, and so they chat it out. I appreciate their vulnerability, and what that journey has looked like for them, did it impact bonding, at what is a horizontal identity.

We also talked about hair, both curly Black hair, and straight euro hair, and what's the plan when it falls out in chunks. EJOLE!

So hop in, love us up as we figure out how to navigate this world, together.

Tools for labor after trauma:

Birthing from Within ~ book and DIY

Birth Story Medicine ~ guided

Advocating for yourself while a minority while in labor:

1) get a doula to help you stay steady

2) Child Birth Education (it keeps your from getting pushed around as much) and this is a free opportunity for my Black and Brown pregnant folx. Please call for details: 817-841-9291.
Email: training.birthblessings@gmail.com

If you have a posterior baby/sunny side up baby, what did you do about it?

Bev: moxa sticks on pinky toe

Rowan: Spinning Babies to help turn baby off back

Tiff: peppermint on sternum

A VBAC story from Katelin, she used therapy and Rowan's online scar course

Frances Coleman for a homebirth VBAC in Houston, this is Rowan's top recommendation.

Hair Notes:

Color deposit dye that doesn't eat your hair 1) Overtone 2) Irio Irio

Bev the hairstylist gives us the 411 on hair regrowth: Biotin, collagen peptides (her fave is primal kitchen vanilla )

Rowan says: massage with castor oil where hairline is receding to get the follicles growing. But then she loves castor oil for everything.

PS Snaps for Tif, her sober summer is going well! has helped quarantine quite a bit

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY #medicaid #birthcenter

Aug 18, 202001:00:47

AfterBirth 7/28/20; FreeBleeding, Postpartum or Anytime!

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

FreeBleeding, Postpartum or Anytime!

What the heck is this, and why does it matter?

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY

Jul 29, 202057:54

AfterBirth 7/21/20 Mama D Tells her Homebirth Story

AfterBirth 7/21/20

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

Mama D tells her homebirth story. This is her 4th homebirth, listen in and find out why she almost transfers,

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

All things Preggers at https://preggers.rocks/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY

Jul 29, 202001:00:57

AfterBirth 7/13/20 The Postpartum Stinks

Welcome to AfterBirth, A Fourth, and more Trimester Support Group.

Go the postpartum stinks?

check for

temperature tenderness of belly or other places discharge or bleeding, is it smelling different or putrid if yes probs need to check in with your provider.

Hellooooooo 4 agreements from Don Miguel Ruiz https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements

1) always do your best

2) don't take anything personally

3) impeccable with your word

4) don't make any assumptions

Lay this over a disagreement or boundary violation, like a framework to see where you can stay in your lane.

Another take away from today, its also not my business what other people think of me.

So there.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth #JJWAY

Jul 15, 202001:00:10

After Birth 7-7-20 Birth Stories: Covid, Clots, Surgical Birth and Hiding in a Closet

Dude.

What an episode.

Maggie had the baby. Kayisha had her baby, Mama D had her baby.

We got 2 of 3 birth stories.

Everyone was crying. Like ugly crying. I'm glad you can't see it. Only the audio.

Join us.

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #spectrum #steam #vsteam #yonisteam #gbs #blacklivesmatter #blackmorbitity #surgicalbirth

Jul 08, 202001:12:56

When You Don't Look Like a White Girl: Finding a Midwifery Program/Preceptor

This is a follow up to #Mixed, Midwifery & Facial Tattoos.

Our girl Kati has some follow up questions that Rowan asks DeShaun to weigh in on re midwifery programs and apprenticeships. We all agree that "clean and neat" in appearance is subjective, and most likely is code for, as DeShaun says, "Look like a white girl." Ugh.

So it is a real and gritty convo, and we desperately need all the midwives and future midwives to get this show on the road cause we need ya. This is how we can make a dent in the Black maternal mortality and morbidity rate, which is so APPALLING. #blackmidwivesmatter #MOC #midwiferystudent

Schools mentioned are Southwest Tech where DeShaun is going, they are MEAC accredited and she can use her VA benefits. https://www.swtc.edu/academics/programs/health-occupations/midwife

School I'm looking at that had previously dismissed is Midwives College of Utah. They have a big push for inclusion and student success. https://www.midwifery.edu/

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Preggers Can Be Choosers

FB page~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscbc/

Kati ~ https://www.instagram.com/katilady0/

DeShaun

Book! ~ https://www.amazon.com/Home-Birth-Midwife-DeShaun-Desrosiers-ebook/dp/B084BQTD84

Ig ~ https://www.instagram.com/harmoniousbirthing/

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jun 24, 202056:02

Mixed, Midwifery, and Facial Tattoos ~ Convo w/Kati & Rowan

How to Become a Midwife ~

Three things are going on in this podcast.

1) facial tattoos, what's "appropriate" on a mixed-race woman, and what's not culturally appropriating on a "Rainbow White" person like myself. We both see ourselves marked as other, and for myself, "healer" (y'all know how I feel about that term) so we chat about navigating that, and decide next time she's in town its happening!

2) midwifery ed, CNM vs CPM, pros and cons and not even knowing if that's a fit cause everyone is white-passing as hell when she looks at her local birth community. And. did I mention she had a homebirth at age 16?

3) #Mixed art project, she gets with amazing photographer Blue Fitzcarraldo and Kati's friends. Go here now to see pics. https://preggers.rocks/a-mixed-experience-in-the-united-states-of-america/

Being mixed invites comments from every angle.

Being mixed means your appearance makes people just comfortable enough to voice watered down opinions.

Being mixed comes with the weight of choices laced with disappointment.

Find Kati here: IG account https://www.instagram.com/katilady0/

Kati and I love each other, and this is a voice amplification action. #blacklivesmatter #thisiswhathealinglookslike #blackmidwife #biracial

Jun 16, 202045:05

AfterBirth 5/26/2020 Get It OVER With

Get It OVER With

AfterBirth is a fourth and more trimester support group, and honestly, it's just anyone show up who needs support, especially BIPOC identifying folks.

Tiff is moving.

Bev wants all this over with.

Dr. B goes Brain Spotting https://brainspotting.com/

Mama Dee is getting a 38 week V steam on to prevent GBS, promote flora, and in general cause it's rad.

She is gonna prep her yoni with cooling herbs, then switch to heating herbs at 41 weeks which are the same as PP week herbs, and then after that is "period at bay" herbs. Not sure what any of this mean? Us either but this person right here does!

"Sabrina is who I mostly buy my peri steaming herbal mixes from

https://www.sabrinaelizabeth.info

But I’m taking consultations on labor steaming from another practitioner friend of mine who also sells whole kit steaming (stool, pot, herbs, blanket) her name is Chantal

https://honouredwomb.as.me/schedule.php"

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/zeep18

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #spectrum #steam #vsteam #yonisteam #gbs

Jun 12, 202055:42

AfterBirth 5/17/20 Words No Mother Wants to Hear

Afterbirth: A Fourth and More Postpartum Support Group

y'all.

"My daughter came to me, and told me things that no mother wants to hear."

Sometimes shit goes down. Sometimes all we can do is listen and breathe and be a shoulder while one of us navigates rough water.

Rowan is getting the help of the #zinedoula https://www.instagram.com/zineswithsol

Last weeks gender exploration podcast "Damage Control" https://anchor.fm/pcbc/episodes/AfterBirth-51220-Damage-Control--Otherwise-Known-as-Parenting-edv9tq

Maggie wants suggestions for resting comfortable while preggers.

01:12:48 Katelin: pillowing? https://youtu.be/AXNc7KtdA5Y

then Mama Dee suggested magnesium oil,

01:16:54 3Amigos: is the magnesium oil in pills or liquid drops?

01:17:30 Tiffany Joi: spray oil to ingest?

and then we dialed it down to oil to spray on your legs and then massage.

Whew, glad we worked that out.

Mama Dee is learning about steaming while pregs, which was a mind-blowing concept to all of us!

She refers to https://www.sabrinaelizabeth.info and also

Chantal who is teaching her steaming while pregnant specifics she also sells herbs and whole kits (pot/stool/blanket etc) https://honouredwomb.as.me/schedule.php

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid #autism #spectrum #steam #vsteam #yonisteam

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link on Tuesday, 30 mins before group starts

May 28, 202001:00:15

AfterBirth 5/12/20 Damage Control, Otherwise Known as Parenting

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Today we talked a bunch about parenting, and specifically, boys getting haircuts and not liking pink anymore because of pressure from 6-year-old peers.

How do we even combat that? Our kids conforming to gender roles to be cool or fit in or whatever while parts of ourselves die and we navigate explaining that its ok to be you. Gender Bread Person is a cool tool

From there we flowed into consent and teaching consent and what does that look like when you are peeling an unconsenting kid off their sibling who did not consent to get crawled all over. Shout out to the Three Minute Game from Betty Martin

Planned parenthood has this offering,

And Rowan is working with the Zine Doula, so she's excited! https://www.instagram.com/zineswithsol

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

AfterParty in the FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

May 19, 202058:53

AfterBirth 5/5/20 Grief with a Side of Tacos

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group.

No Bev today, so we all wondered how she is doing,

Having some pre mothers day feels, especially around grief, pet loss, and Maggie had some great suggestions from her Death Doula training. https://www.inelda.org/resources-category/grief-and-bereavement-resources/

We are all in it together, join us if you need us!

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

May 12, 202058:21

AfterBirth 4/28/20 COVID Sick Kid, Now What?!

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group.

Ground we covered today:

Well shit, Bev's kid is sick with COVID, and she might be too. Rowan invited folks to group with PPD after an abortion, Katelin is making masks! You pay the shipping. https://www.facebook.com/Snowflakedoulaservices/ Behavior regression, Thoughts about socializing, Who is seeing whom? Anxiety.

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

Apr 29, 202001:00:13

AfterBirth 4/21/20 Where's the Money, Honey?

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

In this show were brainstorming money and income ideas, with a sprinkling of life and social distancing norms.

Take the Quiz! Find your tendency! https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/

Magic Face cream! https://www.mirandacastro.com/shop/miranda-castros/miranda-castros-scars-cream/

Homeopathy! https://www.homeopathyworld.com/

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are: Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 27, 202056:14

AfterBirth 4/4/20 And Now This Shit.

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Show Notes:

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Katelin hosts this week, and after starting with some Good News https://youtu.be/F5pgG1M_h_U!

The group quickly gets real about the grit of postpartum depression, sex, and self-loathing.

Whew.

Your peeps really get the feels out today.

Links that may help NOW are:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

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Links that may help are:, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 15, 202050:37

AfterBirth 4/7/20 Surviving while Keeping the Kids Fed

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

AfterBirth 4/7/20 Surviving & Keeping the Kids Fed

Show Notes:

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There is a wave of digital products being thrown at you. Join us live if you want, help CREATE the show, we would happy to have you.

Maggie is pregnant and healing from Covid, Bev isn't eating enough, and Lindsey has some homeopathy helpers.

https://remedyseeker.com/

https://www.homeopathyworld.com/

https://homeopathyhelpnow.com/ to get a free consult if you are pregs or PP and need help.

AfterBirth: 3/30/20 COVID-19, I Shaved My Legs for This?!!

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Show Notes:

L&D policies in Houston Area Hospitals, What Birth centers are accepting late transfers? Google Doc 411 Link

How Do I Know if I'm a fit for a Home Birth or Birth Center? Podcast link

GET THE WAND!!! It might even work on Bev's lice having kids.

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell #covid

*This #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Apr 01, 202053:57

Elephant in the Womb: COVID Concerns, Am I a Fit for Home Birth or a Birth Center?

Elephant in the Womb: Prenatal Education for the Preggers Person.

Critical prenatal education; shiz you should know, shiz we wish EVERY pregnant person knew!

Especially now, good lawd.

If COVID-19 concerns have you questioning where is the right place for you to birth, listen to Labor Doula Amanda Moore chat with midwife Rowan TwoSisters as we discuss the range of options and how to begin exploring the options with the current challenges.

At 20 minutes we talk about Houston Specifics, Rowan works at North Houston Birth Center https://www.nhbirth.com/ which accepts Medicaid.

Learn more about Amanda at http://www.holisticexpectations.com/

And reminder my loves, these are strange times but together we got this.

Get Social! FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

FB page~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscbc/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #cat #death #mom #cry #sadAF #xmidwifex #straightedge #doula #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #midwife #covid #corona #pandemic #virus #birth #birthcenter

Mar 25, 202032:43

After Birth 3/24/20 COVID-19, What SCHEDULE HAHHAHAHAHHA.

AfterBirth: 3/24/20 COVID-19, What SCHEDULE HAHHAHAHAHHA.

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Show Notes:

HEB is the best store ever. Dr.B is #HEBPositive https://www.heb.com/

Bev's anxiety is in the front seat with her.

Katelin says that this homeschool curriculum is on sale from Abeka

Schedule Suggestion from Amanda Moore from TLC doula group http://tlcdoulagroup.com/

Breakfast; Walk to park to wander and kick a ball; back for snack; short video; lunch; nap; snack; water play/sidewalk chalk; short video; dinner; bath; bed

Get Your Body into HomeoStatsis with movement, giving nutrition with movement.

Nia ~ with Jule

Yoga with Adrian ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

half-ass yoga at 8pm with Curvy Yoga~ https://www.curvyyoga.com/

Punk Rock Hoops Hoop Learning ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj1bD7_HXy0&list=PLge6KHTzpfbLaBgwcx4KUxZPrYiiUEiFU

DJ Nice ~ https://www.instagram.com/dnice/

You can always watch the Golden Girls on Hulu if you get bored.

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell

*The #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Mar 25, 202056:45

AfterBirth: 3/17/20 Hitting is Bad......

AfterBirth: 3/17/20 Hitting is Bad, Biting is Also a NO*

AftreBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Whelp, toddler time and how to manage the hitting and biting.

Keeping Toddlers Busy? https://www.instagram.com/busytoddler/?

Bev's baby is sick, and she's doing her best with fears around income and doctors and a sick boyfriend.

We talk about addiction management in a time of no live support groups (like 12 step), and coping mechanisms.

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #toddler #pandemic #family #biting #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #12step #addiction #bewell

*The #pandemic is on our minds and hearts. If you are freaking out and need a tribe, join us live by texting the words EZChoosers to 474747 and it will send you a reminder with a link.

Mar 21, 202001:04:15

Afterbirth 3/10/20 the MOM BOD Episode

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

3/10/2020 The Mom Bod Episode

Mentioned in today's show:

Belly binding Mama Dee https://www.ibudoula.com/bengkungbellybinding

Hooping, how Tiff and I met! www.punkrockhoops.com

Power of Habit Book https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/1400069289/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Sunglasses: Mama Dee will not reveal her source. Sorry. I tried.

Lizzo Link ~ https://youtu.be/R-bTXghSP7Y Get the TEMPO

Spinning Babies Aware Practioner https://spinningbabies.com/

Link to schedule with Mary https://squareup.com/appointments/book/a187adf1-4591-47e6-9fde-5eb9d159519f/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/services

The Joint https://www.thejoint.com

MommaStrong.com https://www.mommastrong.com/

Marly and Moo http://www.marleymoomaternity.com/

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #postpartumsupportgroup #hooping #mommastrong #backpain

Mar 10, 202049:40

Afterbirth: 3/3/20 Emotions, Resilience, Role Models

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

3/3/20 Emotions, Resilience, Role Models

Today we focused on emotional resiliency. And Tank Girl.

Bev threw it out to the group that her oldest needs help. Rowan had just seen this  https://confidentchildsummit.com which seems chock full of resources.

Bullet journaling as a way to look at feelings  https://www.carrieelle.com/bullet-journal-ideas-for-kids/ 

The Virus! Are we really DOOMED And why Rowan found this article. helpful  https://medium.com/@amwren/forget-about-the-death-rate-this-is-why-you-should-be-worried-about-the-coronavirus-890fbf9c4de6 

Lastly, and appallingly, Rowan was the only person who knew who Tank Girl is. ugh. #hopepunk forevah

We are all in this together.

Mentioned in Episode:

Danielle LaPorte talks about our deep sensitivity, and how that might get stirred up when we teach our kids about navigating the feels. https://www.daniellelaporte.com/read/how-your-relationship-with-your-inner-child-affects-every-part-of-your-life

 https://confidentchildsummit.com

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #cat #death #mom #cry #sadAF #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner #tankgirl #loripetty #bulletjournal

Mar 04, 202054:05

AfterBirth: 2/25/20 The SAD AF Episode

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/25/20 The SAD AF Episode

If you need a good cry, skip the Steel Magnolias viewing and listen in with us.

Why?

Sad, we sad. Get yourself a healthy dose of crying and right on the edge of losing our shit right over here. Step right up, no waiting, there is enough for everyone. UGH.

Rowan's beloved cat is missing and presumed dead, Katelin is having a significant anniversary of the day her mother died and can't grieve like she'd like cause her husband had the nerve to go OUT OF TOWN for work this week, and Mama D is pregnant and therefore accommodating of crying right along with us. Oh, and the Kobe Bryant memorial got her yesterday.

We also talk about wills, money inheritance, fighting with family and money relationships in general. Mama D is considering going back to school, and Rowan guesses what for but she doesn't want to say on air. Stay tuned and more will be revealed.

We are all in this together.

Mentioned in Episode:

Danielle LaPorte being with friends when shiz is bad, the art of just being and the gifts that come from that. https://www.daniellelaporte.com/read/how-to-hold-your-suffering-friend-the-components-of-hope

Marianne Williamson book on money and love, that Rowan just loves. https://www.amazon.com/Law-Divine-Compensation-Money-Miracles/dp/0062205412

Marie Forleo and Marianne on choosing love, which Rowan got tattooed on her chest. That's some serious love. https://www.marieforleo.com/2013/04/marianne-williamson/

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #cat #death #mom #cry #sadAF #xmidwifex #straightedge #midwife #doula #KobeBryant #SpinningBabies #SpinningBabiesAwarePractitioner

Feb 26, 202047:51

Elephant in the Womb: Breech Babies Have Inside Information w/Nicole Morales, CPM

Avoiding being traumatized by the Cesarean you haven't had yet.

Birth Story Listening which is how Nicole and I met!

Spinning Babies® Aware Practioner workshop https://spinningbabies.com/spinning-babies-aware-practitioner-workshop/

Spinning Babies® Breech Resources https://spinningbabies.com/product/helping-your-breech-baby-turn/

Nicole Morales, CPM Art of Opening

Sand Diego Breech Resources http://breechbirthsd.com/

Breech Release, a baby that finds its way down by it's own accord, instead of by force.

Nizhoni midwifery education https://www.nizhoniinstitute.edu/about-nizhoni/

Karen Strange, NeoNatal resuscitation, Go if you can cause this is THE BIZ,

The Passenger's journey, how babies help themselves get born.

Betty Anne Daviss

Here's How You Have A Vaginal Breech in Houston

North Houston Birth Center

Preggers Can Be Choosers Cal

Doulas can attend the spinning babies 1 and 2-day workshops

Licensees that can attend an Aware Practioner are Midwives (traditional, out-of-hospital, & hospital-based), chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, traditional bodyworkers, acupuncturists, nurses and physicians. https://spinningbabies.com/spinning-babies-aware-practitioner-workshop/

Pam Peach

Trauma Touch Therapy

Peter Levine

And then Rowan gets some coaching from her mentor.

"Midwifery starts the moment you know you are a midwife."

#spinningbabies #spinningbabiesawarepractitioner #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #xmidwifex #breechrelease #birthcenter #homebirth #breech #ecv #

Feb 20, 202045:16

AfterBirth: 2/11/20 When Self Care is a Locked Door

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/11/20 When Self Care is a Locked Door

Katelin hosts while Rowan is out of town at the Spinning Babies Aware Practioner training, wheeeee.

Sometimes self-care is ten minutes to yourself or hiding upstairs so the kids don't know you are home when their other parent is in charge, or saying no to getting married before you are ready.

And sleep, having someone else hold the baby or toddler or doing whatever.

And lots of "Fuck offs!!!" at the end there, so that was fun!

Feel free to chime in or send us a message!

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartum #doula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation #polyamory #lovelanguages #sextoys #midwife #SEX #DTF #sexworkisrealwork #selfcare #nopressure

Feb 19, 202057:26

AfterBirth: 2/18/20 SEX Series, 3/3

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/18/20 MORE SEX TALK!!! With gritty deets and whats up.

Yikes, I sound like I'm repping a hotline. Which I'm not. But have no issue with.

Oh, and body issues, sensitivities, the cycle of yes no yes while being pregnant and postpartum.

Links mentioned in today's show are:

Pussy Massage Video! w/Adina Rivers

BEST EPISODE EVER! The Pleasure is Ours, Episode 3 on GoopLab Netflix with Betty Dodson

And MamaD mentioned a steamer on IG https://www.instagram.com/my.yoniverse/, https://www.instagram.com/steamychick/ are a couple of cool ones.

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Feb 18, 202056:40

AfterBirth: 2/4/20 SEX 2/3 Episode

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

2/4/20 DTF Episode

So.

What does it take to get you DTF?* What if you just wanna touch and be snuggly, does that have to lead to more? Which one of us finally got to take a bath, perhaps thinking about using a special bathtub toy, only to have their 6 years old open all the locked doors to come tell them something.

OOF, relatable.

Also, Elderberry syrup recipe. Tiff adds in Tumeric, buys her supplies from here. Mountain Rose Herbal would also be a good option.

Article Rowan mentioned, skip down to section talking about Nick and Gloria, about halfway down. Additive vs subtractive. http://madeofmetaphors.com/shapes

The topic next week? Keeping yourself You with self-expression and creativity.

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation #polyamory #lovelanguages #sextoys #midwife #SEX #DTF

*Group consensus was do something anticipatory that frees up some time, then its on.

Feb 04, 202058:32

AfterBirth: 1/28/20 Let's Talk About SEX 1/3

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

1/28/20 Let's Talk About SEX

"It's like I've been touched all day as a mom, and I need a transition in touch/emotion to get to sexy person."

CAN YOU RELATE?

Hop in here and give us a listen or even better join us next week cause we are gonna keep talking about this.

Quick, order this toy so you can report in if it is as fun as this review. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZHJ3NL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_FhhmEbSHD36M8

We also spoke of Love Languages, https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

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Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/online-resources/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Our YouTube channel, How to Become a Midwife https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo83nMq3sS9NQUKqQjVBblZ1HfkSHOcbB

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jan 28, 202052:47

AfterBirth: 1/21/20 Losing Our Sh!z w/Our Kids

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

1/21/20 Losing Our Sh!z w/Our Kids

"I get so angry at myself for not controlling my own emotions while being upset at him for not controlling his emotions."

Talking over guilt, kids flipping out, the neighbor calling the police, kids saying mean things, transcending the urge to snarkily say, "Whelp, ask your new mom for that then," and how to create a calm soothing space (for the kids) to learn emotions and make decisions before acting.

Exploring the differences between how the other parent interacts with kids, and their responses when boundaries are set.

Love and logic has some parenting tools. https://www.loveandlogic.com/products/parenting-with-love-and-logic

Daniel Tiger has some emotion songs, https://youtu.be/w0VQIJVnoxU
and Calm Corner tools https://genmindful.com/products/time-in-toolkit

Mama Dee asked if we had heard of Formula911 https://www.formula911.com/

Bev's mastitis kept recurring so she made a strong choice.

And we decided next week we will talk about sex, (cue the Salt N Peppa.)

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #houston #parenting #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #pregnancy #childbirtheducation

Jan 28, 202049:13

AfterBirth: 1/14/20 Clearing the Birth Room, Setting Boundaries

AfterBirth, a Fourth and more Trimester Support Group

My husband came into the bedroom, while the midwife was stitching me up, " They want to see the baby....."

Actual quote from today's group. ACTUAL QUOTE.

This shaped how MamaD planned every subsequent postpartum period, and how she managed people and visitors. Some wins, some not so much, but always fine-tuning the plan.

We also talked about how folks may be pissed if they can't run over and see your new baby, but as a recent client pointed out, its better if they are mad rather than the person who just gave birth. Bonding is not optimal when you are seething with anger.

Listen in and commiserate as we talk about what worked, what didn't, and how to move forward.

Also mentioned:

depop ~https://www.depop.com/punkrockhoops/ sewing ~ https://thimblefingers.com/adults/sewing-basics/sewing-basics-1-essentials Seven Sisters Postpartum Circle ~ http://www.sevensistersprogram.com/ Nicole Franklin Morales ~ http://www.artofopening.com/

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#xmidwifeX #Houston #Love #doula #IVF #Foster #preggerscanbechoosers #choosers #vasectomy #fertility #postpartum #boundaries #midwife #pregnancy #support #sevensisters #family #birth

Jan 15, 202045:49

AfterBirth: 1/7/20 Holiday Recap and Morning Rituals

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

1/7/9 Holidays and Rituals*

AfterBirth is an online support group we record and document for the masses. Feeling lonely? No worries, we got ya.

Today we talked about holiday shenanigans, reviewed the Friend Making Exercise that Katelin, Dr.B and Rowan attended, and brainstormed ideas on what other fun classes for date nite, anniversary, or doing something fun for ourselves might be.

Mama Dee is a little down, Bev has mastitis.

We all had rituals that helped us be more "us" before or after we slung the kids on the bus.

And like Mr.Rogers says, it helps to do scary things when you have people you dig by your side (total paraphrase.)

That's us. People you dig.

So now we are EVERY WEEK!!!!!

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PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

* DID YOU SEE THAT LAMPSHADE!!!!!!!!!

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love

#xmidwifex

Jan 07, 202048:39

How To Become a Midwife: DeShaun and Rowan talk Birthcenters and Medicaid

My people, DeShaun is serious about all this. Listen as we talk funding, opening a birth center, and what's up with Medicaid.

Harmonious Birthing ~ https://www.facebook.com/Harmoniousbirthing2/

Article ~ Pregnant and Uninsured in Texas https://www.propublica.org/article/the-extraordinary-danger-of-being-pregnant-and-uninsured-in-texas

Chat With Milea re cultural competency ~ https://youtu.be/URwXqZPTVTY

Medicaid and Birth centers in Texas ~ http://public.tmhp.com/FeeSchedules/Default.aspx

Birth Centers Make Midwifery Scaleable

You don't have to be a midwife to own a birth center (state-dependent)

AABC ~ How to Start a Birth Center WorkShop https://www.birthcenters.org/page/hsbc_workshops

AABC Strong Start Research ~ https://www.birthcenters.org/page/strong-start-report

JJ WAY ~ Saving Medicaid Money https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/f3b.e30.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/JJ-Way-Cost-Savings-.pdf

Midwives Getting Paid ~ https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/getting-insurance-to-pay-for-midwives/

#Hopepunk ~ Showing up anyway https://www.vox.com/2018/12/27/18137571/what-is-hopepunk-noblebright-grimdark

Tank Girl ~ https://www.amazon.com/Tank-Girl-Lori-Petty/dp/B00U4P68HA

NHBC ~ https://www.nhbirth.com/

Vaginal Steaming ~ https://www.soulvibrance.com/vibrant-living/yoni-steam

MANA ~ https://mana.org/

What is an Unassisted Birth? http://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/what-is-uc/what-is-unassisted-childbirth/

Jennie Joseph Safe Space ~ https://perinataltaskforce.com/official-perinatal-safe-spot-profiles/

Passport ~ Inspired by JJ Way, the Choosers version is in development

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

#houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #mayaabdominalmassage #mayanabdominalmassage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal #laborwhispering #vagtv #duedatesarecrap #pregnancymassage #prenatalmassage #studentmidwife #blackmidwife #Birthworkerofcolor

Jan 06, 202051:21

Elephant in the Womb: Meet Mary

Elephant in the Womb: Practical Prenatal Ed

Meet Mary!

Y'all, I want you to meet Mary. She is special to me cause she's my practice partner and i think shes the bees knees, but what she can do for you (esp if you are preggers or seeking to become pregnant) is pretty well-captured bu this quickie interview.

She's also here to rep for the postpartum peeps who need the help getting back to homeostasis.

So listen up, and see if you need her. Pro Tip: Use the Book Now button to schedule, and like no waiting till the last minute cause she books up.

FYI This is a good session to watch/listen too if you are considering hiring Mary and Rowan for your midwifery care, our personalities and how we practice are pretty well portrayed.

Book a session with Mary or https://square.site/book/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/preggers-can-be-choosers-houston-tx

Get Social!

Labor Whispering YouTube, with a side of faux ASMR ~ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE7E0EcmkTsSsKImoO54Fw

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Dec 27, 201903:36

Elephant in the Womb: 12/16/19 Labor Whispering, What that?!!

Elephant in the Womb: Practical Prenatal Ed

Mary and Rowan chat about one of their service options, Labor Whispering Massage, and WHY folks don't go into labor. Or if they do, what starts slowing the roll.

There are 4 basic reasons why labor doesn't start or progress, and our gig is to help which it is, and come up with a plan and some homework to get it going.

So listen up, and see if you need us.

FYI This is a good session to watch/listen too if you are considering hiring Mary and Rowan for your midwifery care, our personalities and how we practice are pretty well portrayed.

Book a session with Mary or Rowan ~ https://square.site/book/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/preggers-can-be-choosers-houston-tx

Get Social

Labor Whispering YouTube, with a side of faux ASMR ~ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE7E0EcmkTsSsKImoO54Fw

IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

FB ~ https://www.facebook.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE on Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Dec 18, 201925:21

Afterbirth: 12/10/19 MYOB about MY Family Size

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

AfterBirth: 12/10/19 MYOB about the Size of my Family

Topic: Unslolicitated Opinions about our Family Size

Ever wanted to shriek "MIND YOUR OWN BIZZZZNASSSSSS" like Mary Catherine Gallagher when you get an unsolicited comment like these?!!!

"Don't y'all know how to watch television?"

"When are you going to try for a boy?"

"You have your hands full!"

So we talk this out, esp cause Mama D shared her big secret.

We also talk about Holiday presents and how to rein in the consumerism.

Mentioned in this Episode

Ibu Doula ~ https://www.ibudoula.com/

Depop for those Tits and Tacos shirts! https://www.depop.com/punkrockhoops/

Pic of Dr.B present bonanza! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ayY23BinZ/

NewsLetter sign up ~ https://urbancurandera.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=93a9c312dae73865019ab4283&id=172ce692d1

Magic furniture place ~ https://www.facebook.com/pg/southwestsurplus/photos/

What is a Turkish towel? https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-the-internet-is-saying-about-turkish-towels-224777

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the

PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD)

Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

Finding this podcast helpful? Share the love if you can and become a show supporter, 50 peeps at 99 cents will help us tremendously https://anchor.fm/pcbc/support

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 am central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #family #pregnancy #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love #holiday #turkishtowels

Dec 11, 201901:02:04

How to Become a Midwife: 11/25/19 Cultural Competency with a side of Cervical Scar Tissue

My fellow newbie Houston midwife Malea and I chat out competency for different cultures interspersed with Cervical Scar Tissue remediation thoughts.

So here you go! A list of what we chatted about as we went through the video (video version found on Youtube)

Also, I don't know what happened here but my language is salty as a sailor, so if that's not for you just peruse the links.

Preggers Can Be Choosers www.preggers.rocks

The Addices http://theaddice.com/

Bay Area Community Birth center https://bayareacommunitybirthcenter.com/

The Birthing Place http://www.thebirthingplace.com/

North Houston Birth Center https://www.nhbirth.com/

Far from the tree book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743236726/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JjS6Db0HDZZ4B

and movie https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/far-from-the-tree

Mis Gendering ~ https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/misgendering

AABC ~ https://www.birthcenters.org/

Pati Garcia ~https://www.instagram.com/pati.sexbod.midwife/

Jessica G ~ https://villagebirthworks.com/

Polycule ~ http://polyliving.net/forum/index.php?topic=105.0

Three courses for competency

www.BeboMia.com

www.MaiaMidwifery.com

www.BiffadI.com

Scar tissue class ~https://coursecraft.net/c/HowtoHealYourScars/splash

Ellen Heed ~ https://www.scartissueremediation.com/

Hamms ~ student group https://www.facebook.com/groups/391517324826422/

Malea on IG https://www.instagram.com/birthingbeginnings/

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Dec 11, 201901:42:16

AfterBirth: 11/12/19, Friend Making Exercise, What Be That?

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

Topic: Making Friends, Batteling Anxiety

I (Rowan) used to have a nutbar therapist that I ADORE named Patty Hewlitt, and she helped me come up with something we called the "friend-making exercise" which is essentially flexing the social muscle without drowning in anxiety and getting chewed up by the "what if monsters" as defined Tiff.

I tell a pretty funny story about an early nineties friend making exercise that went down at a Halloween Party in Montrose, with a plot twist!

Dr.B talks about her New York FME (friend making exercise) where she thrifts up a storm.

Bev says she tried that once, everyone was bitches.

So how do we make this work? Cause isolation leads to not so great outcomes.

Martha and Katelin come up with something, Tiff shares her secrets, and after the crying and breathing some commitments are made.

LampShade class 411 is here https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2549348695130401&id=140297159368912

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD) Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

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#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love

Nov 13, 201957:48

After Birth: 10/29/19 It's the End of the World as We Know It, and I Feel Fine

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

AfterBirth: 10/29/19, It's the End of the World as We Know It, And I Feel Fine.

Topic: What prepares you for Parenthood?*

We read an email from the rad folks at www.mommastrong.com

I never would have imagined how unprepared I would feel when I became a mother. Having the actual baby, that I was prepared for, or so I thought. I had the baby showers, I took the baby classes, I read all the books and followed all the social media accounts. But being a mother. Nothing prepared me for that. I didn't even realize that was something I had to be prepared for.

So.

That was the topic.

AND MY PEOPLE! This is one was full of tears. And dramatic reveals, and a sweet birth story that was live-streamed on BirthTube.

Katelin recorded a new intro for us, you can hear that theatre background in her clear work, and she reminds us about the PSI warmline, Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773(4PPD), Text Support: send a message to their Helpline at 503-894-9453.

Dr.B gives us some stats and additional resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

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As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Our IG needs some love ~ https://www.instagram.com/preggerscanbechoosers/

PS Micheal Stipe knew what was up. https://youtu.be/Z0GFRcFm-aY

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love

*Nothing, what are we gonna do to change that?

Oct 30, 201954:56

AfterBirth: 10/15/19 What Would You Tell Your Past Self About PPD

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

AfterBirth: 10/15/19, Time Travel Edition

What Would You Tell Your Past Self About PPD?

What are the things you would tell your past pregnant self if you could, what are the things to let go of, and what could be done differently?

ZINGERS~ something that grabs you from nowhere and reroutes you, mostly in the negative direction. Term coined by Lisa Sacaris, who interestingly is known by 2/3 of the group in different capacities. https://www.instagram.com/lisasacaristextiles/

Katelin talks about the difference between having a homebirth cesarean and an HBAC. Mama Dee says for her it gets harder with each kid, and Tif says that having a postpartum doula sounds like a fairy godmother.

And then we have a big long chat about the magic of POSTPARTUM DOULAS. Seriously, invest your centavos right here. Not sure what that is, listen in cause we describe them in action.

Dr.B gives us some stats and resources. https://drblythetwosisters.com/

And......

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Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postpartumdoula #love

Oct 17, 201955:23

Elephant in the Womb: Practical Prenatal Ed 10/9/19 Arvigo Therapy Maya Abdominal Massage

Elephant in the Womb: Practical Prenatal Ed

10/9/19 Arvigo Therapy Maya Abdominal Massage

Mary and Rowan chat about one of their service options, Arvigo Therapy, and then it rolls into a chat about consent, privacy, and how we want you to have the safest most healing opportunity possible, our goal is to help your body find homeostasis. We want to teach you how to heal your body.

FYI This is a good session to watch/listen too if you are considering hiring Mary and Rowan for your midwifery care, our personalities and how we practice are pretty well portrayed.

The Arvigo Therapy ~ https://arvigotherapy.com/

and description of a typical Arvigo Session https://arvigotherapy.com/about/typical-session/

Possible benefits from an Arvigo session ~ https://arvigotherapy.com/about/benefits/

Book a session with Mary ~ https://square.site/book/7DC14HTYMACP9/mary-ames-bratcher-lmt-wombsday-prepper-houston-tx

Book a session with Rowan ~ https://square.site/book/1YFF4R4P1D3ZF/preggers-can-be-choosers-houston-tx

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #massage #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #mayaabdomnalmassage #mayanabdominlamasage #abdominalmassage #elephantinthewomb #prenatal

Oct 09, 201951:01

AfterBirth: 10/1/19 Critical Turning Points in PPD Recovery

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group:

10/1/19 Critical Turning Points in PPD Recovery

I wanted to ask the folx in the group, what were turning points or events that were most critical for you on moving through postpartum depression.

Both Tiff and Katelin had baller insight, and I threw out and Dr.B verified that research confirms that hormone drops can bring on depression and anxiety, so the birthing person may feel like they were out of the woods with the timeline of developing a mood disorder, but in fact there are other windows of time that they may pop up. One example is after weaning, especially if its an abrupt weaning.

Katelin said to check your peeps after significant life events (like after her mom died), 3 months, 6 months, going back to work, a year.

Dr.B says after two weeks pp if still feeling down, it's past baby blues and time to get something going to help.

Tiff said the return of the period may bring it on.

And someone said that birth isn't finished until the body and mind are healed, so there's that.

We look, laugh, and cry shiz out together, so it is real until the end.

Have a question? Send us a note from the Preggers.rocks website or use the Anchor feature to ask us. https://anchor.fm/pcbc/message

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As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester

Oct 02, 201943:36

Elephant in the Womb: 10/1/19 PostPartum Depression after a Perfect HomeBirth

Elephant in the Womb: Practical Prenatal Ed

10/1/19 PostPartum Depression after a Perfect HomeBirth

Talking to our girl Wren about how she had two pretty idyllic homebirths, and still battled the mother of all postpartum periods, with depression, anxiety, agoraphobia and everything that rolls into that.

Hear the tools that worked for her and those that didn't in this candid chat.

I think this is important to look at because folks often assume (birth professionals included) that if you have an untraumatic and groovy overall birth, that everything is set

Au contraire.

We also like each other a bunch, so you can see how we goof off together. Seh also has a baby with the same name as me, so sometimes it can get a little confusing. It's all love though.

Connect with Wren on IG @WorthItWellness https://www.instagram.com/worthitwellness/

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

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As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #EIW #elephantinthewomb #wren #homebirth #communitybirth

Oct 01, 201945:29

Elephant in the Womb 9/24/19: Talking Birth Photography w/Stephanie Shirley

Elephant in the Womb: Practical Prenatal Ed

9/24/19 Talking Birth Photography w/Stephanie Shirley

Talking to Shirley about getting the most out of your labor and birth photos. Yay or Nay on ~

flash lighting birth team cohesion makeup labor wants and needs when to call the photographer (whoops) and the power of how birth photography is changing the landscape of birth.

We also like each other a bunch, so you can see how we goof off together. And on a side note, Shirley was there when I decided to pursue midwifery. Like I couldn't stop myself from making the leap. #thisishappening #midwifeorbust

See more of Shirley's work at https://www.stephanieshirley.com/

My cat Pennyroyal got a little noisy there for a second, sorry!

We also mention midwife Shannon Stellhorn, and Kathleen Wilson from the TLC Doula Group

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester

Sep 25, 201943:16

AfterBirth: 9/16/19 Relationships, Change and TOUCHED OUT AF

AfterBirth is a fourth and more postpartum support group.

Amazing host Katelin led the group in talking about sex, how Touched Out means also the spouse, Martha asked her hubs if he wanted her to just lay there, Tiff told her spouse that alone time meant no one asking her anything and that included him.

Tiff also wondered where all her friends went after she had the kids, and how moving has been a good step so far. (Like we miss her locally, but notice how mature I'm being.)

Katelin's gonna go back to work, she's ready to do something amazing in conjunction with the amazing work she's doing of raising her boys.

The Love Languages came up, and how those work with kids and relationships, here is a quiz if you don't know yours, or need more 411. https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

We navigate the hard stuff, the funny stuff and everything in between. Together. #solidarity

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester #postadoptiondepression

Sep 18, 201948:05

AfterBirth: 9/03/19 Kids and the Internet

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

Lawd, like how are you going to make decisions around this, especially when your husband's brother lets their same age daughter watch "butts jiggling and women dancing on cars" and you don't want your four-year-old daughter in on that yet.

Join us while we navigate the hard stuff, the funny stuff and everything in between. Together. #solidarity

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth #4thtrimester

Sep 04, 201952:09

AfterBirth: 8/20/19 Fear, Gun Violence and Kids in School

AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

AfterBirth: 8/20/19 Fear, Gun Violence and Kids in School

Whelp, after the last couple of weeks and of course the last 20 years, fear for our children's safety is on our minds. Solidarity, know your local gun laws, and let's figure out together how to be brave and scared and good parents all at the same time.

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#postartumdepression #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike #AfterBirth8/20/18

Aug 20, 201946:16

Choosers 8/18/19 Talkin Vasectomy w/Sharfetter

Choosers, where we explore different pregnancy outcomes and birth and fertilty choices.

Adrian and I were co-workers at Houston Community College somewhere in the vicinity of 2004-2007, and we weren't especially close but have stayed in touch via social media. I noticed a post he had a few weeks ago and wanted to ask him about it. Like besides my brother, I don't know of any cis-gendered dudes that have gotten a vasectomy because they did not want to have children, and didn't want to lay that responsibility on their partners indefinitely.

We talk emotions, what the response was when he shared, and if you wanted to chat it out with him how to connect.

I think this is what it looks like to unravel and heal from #toxicmasculinity. Go Adrian!

Adrian deets ~ https://www.atheniancounseling.com/ and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/pg/atheniancounseling/

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

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As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#xmidwifeX #Houston #Love #doula #IVF #Foster #preggerscanbechoosers #love #vasectomy #fertility

Aug 18, 201921:10

Choosers: 8/13/19 IVF to Adoption w/Joli

Choosers, where we explore different pregnancy outcomes and birth choices.

Joli and I are buddies, in the same TLC Doula Group, and in general love each other. When she was going through her IVF journey I wasn't really hip to what all that entailed, so if you aren't either this might be to much deets.

She's got two little ones now, and she feels like they were always meant to be part of her family. So layers of emotions there!

Joli doula deets ~ https://thepainteddoula.com/ and https://rebelbirth.com/

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

#xmidwifeX #Houston #Love #doula #IVF #Foster #preggerscanbechoosers #love

Aug 14, 201936:55

Choosers: 8/12/19 Abortion, A Mental Health Decision

Choosers, where we explore different fertilty, pregnancy outcomes and birth choices.

I meet Lacey years ago when she was pregnant and suicidal. Her dr, her husband and even I had no idea what to do, except I knew she wasn't going to survive the pregnancy. SO this is what happened, and how she feels about it 5 years later.

If you are wanting similar services, use the keywords Full Spectrum Doula in your search.

Lacey deets on IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/lacerazor/

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Aug 13, 201934:56

AfterBirth: 8/6/19 Post-Adoption Depression

AfterBirth: 8/6/19 Post-Adoption Depression
AfterBirth, a Fourth and More Trimester Support Group
Yall, this is pure goldy gold GOLD
Mama D starts by telling us what's up with parenting a newly promoted middle child after the birth of her third baby and navigating being the mean mom.
New friend Martha tells us how she is wading through postpartum depression that has hit like a ton of bricks after she adopted her son. And this isn't talked about much. But WE ARE TALKING NOW. So Good. Major snaps to Martha for opening her heart, like it was everything. Same feels, with a layer of "Do I even have the right to feel this way?!!!"
Next group's topic is sending kids to school, especially with fear around safety and guns.
Join us in our FB group~ www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/
Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here tapit.us/jdoa5
As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.
Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.
#postartumdepression #adoption #houston #love #preggerscanbechoosers #thisiswhathealinglookslike

Aug 07, 201948:48

Elephant in the Womb: 7/30/19 The #1 Must Have to get the Birth You Want, Camellia May #RealTalk

Elephant in the Womb: Prenatal Education for the Preggers Person. Period.

EIW: 7/30/19 The #1 Must Have to get the Birth You Want, w/ Camellia May, old school midwife who started practice in the '80s.

Camellia says the way to stack the odds for getting the birth you want is to get the magical CBE, otherwise known as Child Birth Education. We also talk about the value of doulas, and how they can really facilitate a positive birth experience.

Also gave the 411 on the length of a typical first time birthing person, and shared about a FIFTH time mom who said Spinning Babies made such an impact on her birth.

Cool Shizzle we mentioned:

The Big Push ~ https://pushformidwives.nationbuilder.com/ Spinning Babies ~ https://Spinningbabies.com Dancing for Birth ~ http://dancingforbirth.com/instructors/ MANA Conf ~ https://conference.mana.org/schedule Texans for Midwifery ~https://texansformidwifery.org/

Thank you for listening, we are all in this together.

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As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jul 30, 201932:43

AfterBirth: 7/23/19 Pj Tells her Birth Story, PP Anxiety

AfterBirth: 7/23/19 Pj Tells her Birth Story, and talks about Post Partum Anxiety

AfterBirth is an online support group that happens alternating Tuesdays, and we use the audio for this podcast. Why? So if you miss an episode with your beezies you can listen when you are up doing that middle of night feeding, or when you are lonely for us, or need some company. OR OR OR WHATEVER, we are here.

Pj had her baby after having the shittiest of pregnancies, and got her tubes tied. And then got post partum anxiety. So we listen and make suggestions and in general be there. Methodist Hosp has a cool thing called Behavioral Transitions in Care. I couldn't find the pt 411 but it appears its available to all practioners there, so if you find yourself in the Methodist system in Houston, definitely see if you can get in on that.

Tiff reports in after the move, and how the kids are doing with grief.

Katelin's 2 year old is being an a@@hle.

So, you know, relatable.

Rowan tells a story about her #hottiehoopcamp beezies that has Tiff almost crying while she laughs. Fun stuff!

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jul 23, 201951:40

AfterBirth: 7/6/19 Mama D tells her Birth Story!

AfterBirth, a fourth and more postpartum support group.

Mama D got that homebirth, so we hear all the deets about that butterbirth, and then we talk about traveling, moving and returning to work postpartum!

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jul 19, 201954:45

Choosers: 7/16/19 Miscarriage, At Home w/Andrea Lewis

Choosers, where we explore different pregnancy and birth choices.

I met Andrea at her sister's birth where she was the doula, and I was the midwife. Later on, she reached out to me, I supported her as she miscarried, and we met up virtually to chat out resources, options, and what we are doing now as a result of that experience.

Andrea's doula deets ~ https://www.facebook.com/BirthReclaimed/

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jul 18, 201945:58

Elephant in the Womb 7/2/19 Planning PostPartum w/Dr.Blythe

Elephant in the Womb: Prenatal Education for the Preggers Person.

7/2/19 Planning PostPartum w/Dr.Blythe

Y'all, planning your postpartum, and by that I mean from right after birth till 6 months, is the key to making it through. We have Dr.Blythe talk to us about how to anticipate if you will get a PPD, or PPA or allll the things.

Hope on and lets chat!

Join us in our FB group~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCBCAfterBirth/

Text reminders so you can join us LIVE, alternating Tuesdays at 11 central right here https://tapit.us/jdoa5

As always, you can find us at www.Preggers.rocks in Houston Texas.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Jul 05, 201933:43

Elephant in the Womb: 6/4/19 Safety First! for the Preggers Body

Elephant in the Womb: Prental Education for the Preggers Person.

6/4/19 Safety First! for the Preggers Body

This topic was brought up because Mary Bratcher, EMT, LMT and aspiring midwife and she is speaking about information gathered at the Red Duke Trauma Symposium.

Injury breakdown by percentage:

55% Motor Vehicle Collisions 25% Falls 20% Abuse - but falls oftentimes are grouped into this category, just be aware of questions care providers/health care workers/EMS may pose. It is in no way personal.

National Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-safe

Proper seatbelt placement benefits you AND baby. Lap belt under the belly, across the front of the pelvis.

Products Mentioned :

Electrolytes- NUUN Tabs https://nuunlife.com Umbrella to shield from sun https://uvday.com/products/uvday-silver-uv-protection-sun-umbrella-upf-50 Road ID!

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Jun 04, 201925:31

AfterBirth: 5/28/19 Best PostPartum Practices with some Real Talk about PP Depression

AfterBirth: 5/28/19 Best PostPartum Practices

AfterBirth: A 4th and more Postpartum Support group

Katelin hits the Penis Museum in Iceland.

MamaD shares about her postpartum care kits at that she designed according to the Malay traditions, gives us a walkthrough. Found at

ibudoula.com

Tiff talks about her #momcation, and how it felt when she came home.

Big feels and frank conversation about postpartum depression creeping up.

Surprise reveal to Tiff about a major motivator of why this support group was formed.

Liver and health by being aware of the histamine connection. This article was written as a support piece for menopause, and menopause is a time of huge hormone flux, just like, you guessed it, menopause. So there are take aways here that remain pertinent, and this article is worth reading for learning about liver health. https://themenopausehistamineconnection.wordpress.com/2019/05/02/an-old-new-post/

Dr.B gives us some 411 around perinatal mood and funk. And also gives us some direct talk on what the breakdown of a perinatal mood disorder can look like, skip to the last 5 minutes if you need that part ASAP.

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#preggerscanbechoosers #AfterBirth #PostpartumSupport #MentalHealthMatters #4thTrimester

May 28, 201955:13

AfterBirth 5/14/2019 Conflict and Sleep Transitions

AfterBirth, a Fourth And More Support Group!

First thing Mama Dee tells us about water guns and getting into it with other parents. We have a chat about gun safety, and guns in homes, and raising kids around guns. (Hey, this is Texas.) Dr.Blythe rises to the occasion when the neighbors come looking for a fight, and PJ role models some chill funeral director style when shiz goes sideways with her neighbors. Also featured is the Cry Out Method, which sucked but worked, and the secret guilt harbored for using the method. Have a shout out to our sponsor Anchor.fm who made editing and getting the back recordings of the support group fly and easy to get uploaded.

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Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

May 14, 201949:10

AfterBirth 5/25/18 The JJ Way, and Improving Outcomes

AfterBirth 4th and more Trimester support group

5/25/18 The JJ WAY

Katelin is having a week. Pumping while traveling.

Talking about the JJ Way, a cool model of care. Designed to reduce poor maternal and infant outcomes. How to do something instead of nothing. Created by the amazing Jennie Joseph! https://www.commonsensechildbirth.org/jjway/

We spent a long time talking birth and birth centers.

Rowan gets all excited about the diversity of the group.

Shout out to Midwife in the Heights and Pat Greer's Kitchen for being our sponsors!

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Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

May 10, 201958:49

AfterBirth: 3/21/18 HomeSchooling and Whatever Else is on Your Mind

AfterBirth, a 4th and more Support Group

3/21/18 HomeSchooling and Whatever Else is on Your Mind

Bullying while in public school, keeping our kids safe.

The pressure of when and where to get kids in school.

Katelin shares a new term, "Screen sitter."

Dr.Blythe updated her p ostpartum resource list.

Pat Greer's Kitchen for being our sponsors!

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Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

May 10, 201951:07

AfterBirth: 4/1/18 Teething! And Black Maternal Health

AfterBirth, A Fourth and More Trimester Support Group

My cat Vetiver bites me in the beginning, sorry about that.

Desiree joins us! From Baltimore! Cel is at work, Terhea is at the washeteria and is starting birth workers of color group in Houston! Black Maternal Health week is coming up! Shades of Blue Project gets a shout out

We have a major side chat about black maternal health, and even though the volume gets variable its important to here what Desiree and Terhea are up to.

Teething tips and what people have done with their kids.

PJ reveals all the secrets of her amber necklace. And shares about her dad.

Shout out to Pat Greer's Kitchen for being our sponsor!

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Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

May 10, 201947:34

AfterBirth: 5/19/18 Boundaries and Pumping on a Plane

AfterBirth: A 4th and more Postpartum Support group

5/19/18 Boundaries and Pumping on a Plane

Boundaries while postpartum, carving out personal time. laying it DOWN.

Pumping while traveling. And guess what? A breast pump does not count against your carry one numbers!

Shout out to Midwife in the Heights and Pat Greer's Kitchen for being our sponsors!

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May 07, 201958:11

AfterBirth: 1/09/19 Holiday Shenanigans

Mama D's baby projectile vomits, and then everybody gets the crud, kinda like that episode of the Office. So it wasn't the fireworks that kept everyone up, it was the vomiting. Also processing grief while in a hunting blind (hey this is Texas). We get a Muslim cultural lesson on rituals of death, which helped us to support Mama D better. Paige is 4 weeks postpartum! Nipples are adjusting to "hungry fiend" Willow. Katelin tries to talk her through joining the group and navigating tech. And she had a birth center birth with local midwife Jackie Griggs, Midwife in the Heights. We talk sex reveal of Mama D's baby. This is a direct quote from Katelin, "The first time is the only time I am so excited to see a ball sack." Katelin flips out from the button pushing from her sister and rebounds back to strong mom decisions. Tiff had a chill holiday, rode a Christmas train in the park. Hubs was home for two weeks. And then had to explain why Barry wasn't home. Fiver party 411! Toys in one room only policy! Which lead to Kon Marie convo. Coraline is having her first birthday party! You are invited. Wanna join the FB group?

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May 07, 201950:37

AfterBirth: 1/22/19 New Years Resolutions? NOPE.

Stella lays all over Rowan's clean massage sheets.

Rowan and Paige talk about the birth of Willow, and how labor is a transformative journey.

We talk about personal development, addiction and alcoholism, and how to track what are the touchstones of crafting our best days.

Dr.B eats a (vegan) taco from El Rey in front of a pt. cause she's been vegan for two days.

Katelin is struggling with overwhelm and doesn't see a way to navigate the neediness.

As always, you can find us at WWW.Preggers.rocks

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

May 05, 201955:23

AfterBirth: 3/5/19 What Ya the MOST Proud of?

AfterBirth: 3/5/19 What Ya the Proudest of?

Because who you are goes beyond parenting, yes? Fill us in on your most hell yeah moments and achievements.

Also, PJ has some news!

Adilah gets feedback on some Arabic names, and here is her birth crush, Angela Gallo. https://www.instagram.com/the_angela_gallo

Dr.B and Rowan talk about their mother Susan because today is her birthday.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

As always, you can find us at WWW.Preggers.rocks

May 05, 201957:39

AfterBirth 3/19/19 Kids, Candy, and Food Choices

AfterBirth: 4th and More Trimester Support Group 03/19/19

Candy and Kids, welcome to Hell. Oh wait, what other food tips do you have?

Well, that was fun. We talked about letting our kids eat candy till they puked. Only one of us has done it though. Tune in to see who!

Midwife and overall badass Pati joined us from Trinidad, and we went over some of the more technical aspects of how and why this group is crafted. Check out the birth center where Pati works! http://mamatoto.net/

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

May 04, 201948:58

AfterBirth 4/02/19 Moving w/ Children.

AfterBirth: 4th and More Trimester Support Group 04/02/19

Moving w/ Children

It's a drag, and has to happen sometimes. So here are some hot tips to success and burmese tiger traps to avoid.

We had some crying, some hearts and some epic pissed off ness. And we are here for all of it. #solidarity

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

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May 04, 201950:49

AfterBirth 4/16/19 Self Care

AfterBirth: 4th and More Trimester Support Group 04/16/19

Self Care.

Sometimes it sucks, sometimes it is divine. Either way, we gotta do it to maintain the body and the mind. We talk about the good, the glamorous and why self-care is beyond what is easy. You gotta fight, for your right, to (self-care) PAAAAARRRRTTTTTYYYYYY. The Beasties were right.

Shout out to Katelin for showing some salty self care and setting the boundaries, and Mama Dee for her vulnerability over Notre Dame burning.

Alert ~ Be wary, we are a little sweary. Get your earbuds if you are concerned about tender ears and sensibilities.

Apr 30, 201954:26

AfterBirth: 04/30/19 ~ Weaning ~

Afterbirth: 4th and More Trimester Support Group 04/30/19

WEANING!

Y'all! This has all the makings of a tele novella. The drama, the guilt, and the second guessing! Too soon, too early, too late and everything in between. Ultimately we came up with a strategy for Katelin, how weaning is the beginnings of teaching consent and body boundaries. Shout out to cabbage leaves!

Mama D reveals her new postpartum offering. Lindsey brought new baby Elle, and Tiff wrote in afterward on the FB group that her kids were being brats and she missed it and she needs us so this one is for you honey!

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Apr 30, 201940:07

AfterBirth: Documentary - “Death by Delivery” review

Today we talked about how shook up Rowan and Dr. Blythe were after attending "Death By Delivery," a documentary at the extreme statistic that ALL Black women in the US pretty much receive substandard care, and are 3-12 times more likely to die. Pj shared her rough AF postpartum journey, and the crew chimed in with never-ending laundry piles and time management overwhelm.

Feb 22, 201855:10

Afterbirth: Sick Kids, Sick You, Better Hope Its Not the Flu

It went down, and stayed down.

Feb 20, 201850:04

AfterBirth: Eating and feeding the littles

How ya gonna feed your self, the littles, and whomever else that shows up without resorting to chicken nuggets and take out?*
Hang out with us while we idea bounce and commiserate about calling poison control.

*asking for a friend

Jan 20, 201858:46