Ep 103 Description:
“It's helpful to make sure that you're considering what you really want, and then stack the cards in your favor.” —Laura Hanstad
A woman’s birth experience is one of the most powerful and transformational events of her life. Yet for many, it does not go as envisioned due to a lack of knowledge or support.
This week, Debra sits with Laura Hanstad to discuss the power women have over their birth choices to achieve the empowered birth they want. Laura discovered the power of choosing the right support team after an initial discouraging birth experience. She has since become a doula, educator, and healing practitioner to help other mothers understand their options and achieve the autonomous births they envision.
Listen in as Debra and Laura talk about choosing providers and a location aligned with your birth vision, why selecting an OB-GYN vs midwife can impact the level of support for a natural physiological birth, how "stacking the cards in your favor" leads to preferred outcomes, complementary techniques like hypnobirthing and craniosacral therapy that address mind-body connections, how continuous care from a doula enhances emotional and physical support during labor, and planning to allow for the unpredictable nature of birth.
🌟 "It's helpful to make sure that you're considering what you really want, and then stack the cards in your favor." —Laura Hanstad 🌟
In Episode 103, Debra sits down with Laura Hanstad, a doula, educator, and healing practitioner, to explore how women can take control of their birth experiences and achieve the empowered births they envision 🌸✨. After a challenging first birth, Laura discovered the transformative power of choosing the right support team and now helps mothers do the same 🌿🤰.
Listen in as Debra and Laura discuss the importance of aligning your provider and birth location with your vision, the impact of choosing an OB-GYN versus a midwife, and how to "stack the cards in your favor" to increase the likelihood of a positive birth outcome 🍼💖. They also dive into complementary techniques like hypnobirthing and craniosacral therapy, the role of a doula in continuous care, and how to embrace the unpredictability of birth with confidence.
🎧 Tune in for insights that will empower you to create a birth experience that honors your unique
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Episode Highlights:
02:41 Birth Education
08:13 Regaining Autonomy and Empowerment
14:07 HypnoBirthing
18:59 Healing Past Birth Trauma
24:17 Preparing for a Positive Birth Experience
28:40 Birth Support Options
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