Shows
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 053 Common Newborn Procedures with Angel ColemanThis week Candace sat down with local doula, childbirth educator, certified lactation counselor, and mother, Angel Coleman to talk about common newborn procedures. They talk about: * Delayed cord clamping * APGAR score * Birthing the placenta * Newborn eye drops * Vitamin K shot * Newborn Metabolic Screening Thank you to Majka for coming on to support the podcast! Use CANDACE10 for 10% off at www.lovemajka.com www.clechiropractic.com https://www.fruitofthewombirth.com
2021-02-1233 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 052: Skin to Skin Contact with Madison 'Mama Bird' HendryThis week Candace sits down with local mother, artist, and breastfeeding educator, Madison Hendry, to talk about skin to skin contact. Thank you Majka for supporting the podcast and giving our listeners a discount! Visit www.lovemajka.com and use CANDACE10 for 10% off! Find Madison: mamabirdhendry.com, @mamabirdhendry Find Candace: @clechiropractic @mothers_den_cleveland @deliveringstrength www.clechiropractic.com www.drcandacegesicki.com
2021-01-2251 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 051 What is a Doula with Jarriel CampbellThis week Candace sits down with local doula, Jarriel Campbell, to talk about what a doula is. They cover: * Cost * Doula vs. Midwife * Doulas and Partners * Doula Training * & More! Thank you Majka for supporting the podcast and giving our listeners a discount! Visit www.lovemajka.com and use CANDACE10 for 10% off! Find Jarriel: Call Your Doula Podcast, @callyourdoula Find Candace: @clechiropractic @mothers_den_cleveland @deliveringstrength www.clechiropractic.com www.drcandacegesicki.com
2021-01-0732 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 050 Birth Story: An Empowering Homebirth with RozaThis week Candace chats with Roza who shares an empowering homebirth story! Roza's first birth was in a hospital. She decided to have her second baby at home. Topics: hospital birth, homebirth Candace's Healthy Pregnancy Online Subscription: www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-programs Use: DELIVERINGSTREGNTH to get your first month for $7!
2020-04-2941 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 049 Aubreys Vaginal Birth After 2 Cesareans (VBA2C) + Birth After Birth TraumaToday’s episode is another VBAC story! Aubrey Phelps is no stranger to the Delivering Strength Podcast! Today she shares the story of her daughters birth: a VBA2C and birth after birth trauma. Healthy Pregnancy Online: http://www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses. Use “DELIVERINGSTRENGTH” to get your first month for $7. April is Cesarean Awareness Month and I am excited to share another VBAC story. If you are looking for other VBAC stories check out Episode 19: Jaimie’s VBA3C, Episode 26 Kimberley’s twin VBAC at 40 weeks + 5 days, and my homebirth after cesarean, Episode 45. I want listeners t...
2020-04-1445 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 048- Giving Birth During COVID-19 with Emma WhitlockToday’s episode is a bonus episode! With all of the uncertainty being in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic leaves us with, Candace and Emma Whitlock talks about giving birth during COVID-19. Healthy Pregnancy Online: http://www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses. Use “DELIVERINGSTRENGTH” to get your first month for $7.
2020-04-0745 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 047 Coping During COVID-19 with Rachel Bowers, LISW-SToday’s episode is a bonus episode! With all of the uncertainty being in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic leaves us with, Candace and Rachel Bowers sit down to talk about coping during this time of known. Find Rachel: @resilientmamas https://www.wollemicounseling.com/ Find Candace: @mothers_den_cleveland @clechiropractic www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses
2020-03-3143 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 046 Pregnancy after Premature Birth with Madison Mamabird HendryThis week Candace sat down with friend and local breastfeeding educator, Madison “Mamabird” Hendry about pregnancy after premature birth. Mentioned in the episode: Madison's NICU Family Scholarship DS024 A Micro Preemie Birth & NICU Survival Story Full Circle Project Preemie Jess Madden Ann Witt Support the podcast: www.lovemajka.com 10% off with 'CANDACE10'
2020-03-2455 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 045 Rhys's Birth Story - A Homebirth after Cesarean (HBAC) at 42 Weeks 1 DayThis week Candace and her husband sit down to share Rhys's birth story: a homebirth after cesarean (HBAC). Follow Delivering Strength: @deliveringstrength Follow Candace: @mothers_den_cleveland + @clechiropractic http://www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses
2020-03-1049 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 044 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health with Kari Craig, DPTIn this episode, Candace talks with Kari Craig, DPT about all things postpartum pelvic health. They cover topics such as tearing, incontinence, kegels, prolapse, and more! Follow Delivering Strength on IG: @deliveringstrength Follow Kari on IG: @KARepelvicPT Follow Candace on IG: @mothers_den_cleveland , @clechiropractic Candace's Healthy Pregnancy Online Program: http://www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses www.deliveringstrength.com
2020-02-2559 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 043: Personal Experience with External Cephalic Version (ECV) with Amanda EllisThis week Candace sat down with friend and local maternity and newborn photographer, Amanda Ellis, to hear Amanda's personal experience with an external cephalic version (ECV). Link to Candace's Healthy Pregnancy Online Course: http://www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses. View full show notes on www.deliveringstrength.com .
2020-02-0446 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 042: Avoiding Malposition + "Flipping" Breech BabiesThis week Candace talks solo about avoiding malposition and “flipping breech babies”. She covers topics and resources such as chiropractic, acupuncture, Spinning Babies, Miles Circuit, and External Cephalic Version. Disclaimer: these topics and techniques are not actually flipping breech babies, but encouraging babies to achieve ideal positioning in utero. Link to Candace's Healthy Pregnancy Online Course: http://www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses.
2020-01-2135 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 041: Midwifery Model of Care with Pam HetrickTo learn more about Candace's Healthy Pregnancy Online Program visit: www.drcandacegesicki.com/online-courses. Candace and Pam discuss topics such as: * Midwifery Model of Care vs. Obstetrics * Types of midwives * Switching care providers during pregnancy * Midwives + high risk pregnancy * Postpartum care with a CNM Find the show notes at www.deliveringstrength.com
2020-01-0755 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 040: Mercier Therapy to Support Fertility and Reproductive WellnessThis week Candace sat down with friend and colleague Dr. Jennifer Mercier. Dr. Mercier created Mercier Therapy out of her own need for the therapy with a Stage 4 Endometriosis diagnosis. Jennifer has trained hundreds of practitioners in the technique to support women with primary and secondary infertility, endometriosis, pelvic pain, diminished ovarian reserve, advanced age, PCOS, scar tissue, and fibroids. Candace completed the Mercier Therapy and Shared Journey Fertility Program trainings in the spring of 2019 with Jennifer Mercier. If you are in the Cleveland area, connect with Candace at her chiropractic practice: www.clechiropractic.com or www.m...
2019-12-1742 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 039: Acupuncture to Support Fertility with Lauren Keller, DC, DABCAThis week Candace sat down with friend and colleague, Lauren Keller, DC, DABCA, to chat about acupuncture and how it supports fertility. Lauren is the owner of Elemental Chiropractic, LLC in Addison, IL. Her goal is to help women optimize their pregnancy and postpartum time period so they are able to enjoy and embrace the experience. View full show notes on our website: www.deliveringstrength.com
2019-12-0441 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 038: Thyroid Health + Fertility with Brittany Anderson WHNPIn episode 38, Candace interviews Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Brittany Anderson to discuss how thyroid health can affect fertility and preconception lab testing. I am so excited that BIOHM has come on to support the Delivering Strength Podcast and bring our listeners a great deal! This Cleveland based company combines good bacteria, good fungi, and digestive enzymes to help maintain the balance of bacteria AND fungi in your gut, while breaking down digestive plaque! My personal favorite product is their BIOHM Super Greens. They’re packed with 31 organic fruits and veggies, herbal extracts, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzy...
2019-11-2054 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 037 Nutrition to Optimize Fertility with Aubrey Phelps, RDIn episode 37, Candace interviews local mother and Registered Dietician, Aubrey Phelps, to talk about nutrition and how it is important when it comes to fertility. She covers an overview of what eating to optimize fertility looks like, the difference between working with a Registered Dietician and a nutritionist, keto and fertility, fertility superfoods, and much much more! I am so excited that BIOHM has come on to support the Delivering Strength Podcast and bring our listeners a great deal! This Cleveland based company combines good bacteria, good fungi, and digestive enzymes to help maintain the balance of...
2019-11-0551 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 036 Update Episode with Candace GesickiThis week Candace sits down to fill listeners in on what she and Anna have been up to and where the podcast is headed! Visit www.deliveringstrength.com for show notes!
2019-10-2913 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 035: Hormones during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Jerrica Sweetnich, NDIn episode 35, we interview local mother and natruopath, Jerrica Sweetnich, to talk about hormones during pregnancy and postpartum. She covers topics such as hormones and breastfeeding, keto and ovulation, hormone and micronutrient testing, heavy periods postpartum, and more! You can find the show notes on our website at https://deliveringstrength.com
2019-10-2256 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 034: How to Navigate Perinatal Mood Disorders with Rachel BowersIn episode 34, we interview local mother and psychotherapist, Rachel Bowers, to talk about the transition into motherhood and how it impacts our mental health. She covers an overview of perinatal mood disorders (prenatal and postpartum depression, OCD, prenatal and postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis), signs to look for, and where you can get help. We also discuss things like: How to find a provider Perinatal mood disorders The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and social work Paternal depression and partner depression You can find the show notes with links to Rachel’s support groups and website on...
2019-09-2451 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 033 Breastfeeding Basics with Mama Bird HendryIn this episode, we sat down with local breastfeeding educator Madison Hendry. Madison is a mama of two with one on the way, a visual artist, and owner of Mama Bird through which she provides in-home certified breastfeeding education and services.
2019-09-091h 01
Delivering Strength PodcastExercising During Pregnancy with Birthfit Coach Laura MattisonCurious about what Birthfit has to say about exercising throughout your pregnancy? Listen into this interview with Birthfit Coach and Regional Director Laura Mattison. Between Laura and Candace so many great insights are shared!
2019-04-1153 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 031: Otto’s Birth Story - A Homebirth CesareanIn this episode, Candace and her partner, Eric, sit down and share their son Otto’s birth on the night of his first birthday! Otto’s birth was a planned homebirth with a hospital transfer and unplanned cesarean.
2019-02-0642 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 030: Update Episode with Candace and AnnaGet caught up on what's going on in Candace and Anna's personal lives, professional lives and the lives of our little ones. Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
2018-11-2648 min
Delivering Strength PodcastHerbal Support For Pregnancy & Postpartum with Christine Cassella of Light FootstepsIn this interview, we talk with Christine Cassella, a mother, community herbalist, birth doula, & biologist that loves helping to educate & inspire individuals who are ready to learn the ways of Earth-centered living, including those who are preparing for an empowering birth. Through her business, Light Footsteps, she shares her passion for Earth, plants, women, and children with the immediate community and larger online community. She believes that this knowledge is essential for us to reestablish a meaningful connection with the natural world and ourselves. By doing this, we can begin to create healthier people and a healthier...
2018-10-231h 05
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 028: A Breech Homebirth Story & Helpful Homebirth Tips with Linnea FrenchIn this interview, we talk with Linnea French - a local mom who has given birth at home for all 5 of her kids! In this episode, she shares the story of her son's breech birth, as well as some great helpful info if you're considering giving birth at home.
2018-09-121h 01
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 027: Baby Luke's Birth Story, Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness, & Being a Mompreneur with Kate SpinnerIn this episode, we sat down for a laid back conversation with Kate Spinner - a local mom and CrossFit box owner. She shares her journey to motherhood, baby Luke's birth story. And we had a lot of fun discussing fitness - prenatal, postpartum, and after a miscarriage, and chatting about that mompreneur life. We hope you enjoy this interview! 3:30 – Candace What’s Up 5:55 – Anna What’s Up 7:15 – Kate What’s Up 8:32 – Kate’s Introduction 11:20 – First Miscarriage – Early Term Miscarriage 12:35 – Keeping Baby Hope’s Memory Alive 16:50 – Second Miscarr...
2018-08-2457 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 026: A Successful Twin VBAC at 40 Weeks + 5 Days - with Kimberly HartzlerThis week we sat down with Kimberly Hartzler, a Cleveland mama who had a twin VBAC at 40 weeks and 5 days. Show Notes Each of our episodes will have some show notes so that you can skip to specific topics that apply to you if that’s what you’d like to do. Those show notes for this episode are shown below. 3:29 – Kimberly is here to talk to us about her VBAC with twins journey Delivering Strength shared a VBA3C with Jamie Stepp Schrock on Episode 19! 5:20 – About Kimberly Selah Farm Hartzler Farm 11:47 – The Hertzler’s journey to star...
2018-07-241h 33
Delivering Strength PodcastManaging Unmet Expectations in Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood with Aubrey PhelpsAubrey Phelps is a Cleveland, Ohio mom who is no stranger to unmet expectations. She did everything right during her pregnancies – all the right nutrition, fitness and birth preparations. And she had high hopes for her babies’ births and motherhood journey. But her children’s births and first years were nothing like she had imagined. A good reminder that while we can prepare all we want, our babies are going to be born the way they’re meant to be born. Listen to her story here – and stick around to the end for an encouraging message about babies choosing their pare...
2018-07-121h 19
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 024: A Micro Preemie Birth Story & NICU Survival Story with Heather LawIn this episode, we talk with local mom Heather Law about the birth of her daughter Holly, born at 24 weeks. This story has a happy ending because Holly is now 2 years old and thriving! Hear all about their pregnancy, birth and NICU stay in this episode. TRIGGER WARNING: In this interview, Heather shares her daughter Holly’s birth, which includes topics such as premature cesarean birth, postpartum depression, and postpartum ptsd. After going back and listening to the interview, i wanted to make sure that we touched on the tone of our conversation. Heather is tw...
2018-06-251h 13
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 023: Body Image & A Primer on Postpartum FitnessIn this episode, Candace and Anna discuss body image, positive self talk, and touch on getting back into fitness and into the gym in a healthy way in the postpartum period. Another real talk episode that we think many mamas out there will relate with! 1:10 – Intro to episode topic 3:00 – Announcements - Facebook Group – Please join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/DeliveringStrength/ - Email Subscription – https://deliveringstrength.com/subscribe/ - Please leave us a review on iTunes!! - Earlier Episode – Prenatal Testing – https://deliveringstrength.com/2018/05/08/ds-020-6-str...
2018-06-0852 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 022: Infant & Toddler Sign Language with Stephanie BowlinIn this episode, Anna chats with Stephanie Bowlin of Signing with Miss Steph about infant and toddler sign language - a topic that Anna is very passionate about! Did you know that babies have the ability to communicate with us as early as 6 months? Teaching your infant or toddler sign language gives them the tools to communicate with you about the world around them, empowering them to understand & to be understood. Learn more about infant and toddler sign language and some tips for getting started with signing in your home in this episode. ...
2018-06-0158 min
Delivering Strength PodcastUpdate Episode - Upcoming Events, Baby Led Movement, First Birthday Parties & More!In this episode, Candace and Anna chat about what's going on in their worlds, both professionally and personally. Some of the topics include events going on around Cleveland, baby led movement, first birthday parties, smash cakes & much more. A casual update episode!
2018-05-251h 02
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 020: 6 Strategies to Prepare Your Relationship for Life with Baby - with Suzanne Smith, PhD67% of couples report feeling very unhappy with each other during the first 3 years of baby’s life! Local psychologist Suzanne Smith covers strategies to prepare your relationship for life with baby. A great listen for expecting parents and new parents!
2018-05-041h 07
Delivering Strength PodcastA Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) Story - with Jaimie SchrockJaimie Schrock has a story to tell. After three cesarean sections, she researched and fought to have the VBA3C (vaginal birth after 3 cesareans) that she wanted. She shares her journey in this episode and also in her book that is about to be released – A VBAC Mom and Her Journey. Her journey and outlook on life is inspiring and uplifting. We're so glad she has shared it with us! Please share this episode and these resources with anyone who has had a cesarean. Let them know that resources are available and they can have a say in...
2018-04-1355 min
Delivering Strength PodcastHow to Be a Boss Mom with Babies - with Brianna K This week we sat down with Brianna K, momma of two, YouTube Vlogger, and #BossMom. We discussed baby led weaning, working from home, going back to work from maternity leave, traveling for work, pumping while traveling, and a whole lot more! This is such a great, insightful episode for working moms with littles - or anyone who may become a working mom with a baby in the future! Show Notes Each of our episodes will have some show notes so that you can skip to specific topics that apply to you if that’s what you’d like...
2018-03-271h 03
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 017: Pregnancy & Fitness with CrossFit Games Athlete Christy AdkinsThis week we sat down with Christy Phillips Adkins, 8 times CrossFit Games Athlete, for a conversation on pregnancy and fitness. Throughout her pregnancy, Christy has been soaking in ALL the info to make sure she's approaching this period of life & birth (the greatest athletic event of her life!) appropriately. Whether you are a weekend warrior at your local gym or an uber competitive athlete, this episode has something for you! Show Notes 1:13 Giveaways! In February we will be giving out two $30 gift certificates to Café Avalaun. Leave us a review on iTunes or F...
2018-02-281h 12
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 016 - Postpartum Discussion: Returning to Work, Tongue & Lip Ties, Breastfeeding/Bottle Feeding, Rules for Visitors & Postpartum NutritionIn this casual, real-talk episode, Candace & Anna discuss life after baby! Topics include returning to work postpartum, tongue/lip ties, breastfeeding/bottle feeding, making rules for visitors and postpartum nutrition. A peek into two womens' postpartum lives! Show notes: 1:10 – Café Avalaun Giveaway! Leave us a review on iTunes or Facebook during the month of Feburary 2018, snap a screenshot of your review and email it to us at info@deliveringstrength.com. You can get two total entries – one for reviewing us on iTunes and one for reviewing us on Facebook. Check out Cafe Avalaun at www.cafeava...
2018-02-0758 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 015: A New Mom's Experience with Postpartum Anxiety with Alicia Hansen In this episode, we talk with local mom Alicia Hansen about the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience of her first-born daughter. Her story has an overriding theme of anxiety throughout, and through sharing she hopes to help other moms with similar experiences. We thank Alicia for being so open and honest and vulnerable with us throughout this episode. She wants our listeners to know that, if you find yourself having similar anxiety or obsessive compulsive actions, please don't be afraid to speak up and get the help you need! 1:10 Expectful – Expectful – We are proud to share with our list...
2018-01-181h 05
Delivering Strength PodcastBreasfeeding a Baby with a Dairy Sensitivity - with Michelle BecknerIn this episode of the Delivering Strength podcast, we interview Michelle Beckner of Michelle Beckner Family Wellness. Michelle is a mother of two children who both had dairy (and other) food sensitivities. Because of her passion to sustain her breastfeeding relationship with her kids, she decided to eliminate dairy and some other triggers from her diet. This led to Michelle becoming a certified nutrition consultant and now a guide, motivator, teacher and mom-friend to other mamas whose littles can’t handle dairy, as well. If you know your baby can’t handle dairy, or you’re experiencing a fussy baby o...
2018-01-031h 09
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 013: Prenatal Tests and Alternatives with Alayna SpratleyWe sat down with Alayna again in this episode to explore many of the prenatal tests that happen over the course of a pregnancy. We discuss the typical tests, possible alternatives and our experiences with these tests during our pregnancies. A must listen for pregnant mamas!
2017-12-191h 32
Delivering Strength PodcastMindfulness & Meditation with Anna Gannon of Expectful 1:10 Expectful – Expectful – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sign up for a free two week trial at expectful.com/delivering. 3:03 -- Anna Gannon introduction 4:40 – Candace What’s Up BIRTHFIT Professional Seminar- http://www.birthfit.com/education/seminars/ 8:00 – Anna What’s Up 10:20 – Prenatal massages Power Provider: The Womb Wellness Center 13:10 – Anna Gannon Bio 14:24 – Anna Gannon’s journey to where she is at now 23:15 – Anna Gannon and founder of Expectful, Mark Krassner, connect 25:04 – How Expectful has grown over the last year and a half Motherhood Meditations Trying to Conc...
2017-11-2859 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 011: The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga with Jenna HullThis week we sat down with Jenna Hull, prenatal yoga instructor at Awaken Yoga and birth junkie, for a conversation on the benefits of yoga during pregnancy. Show Notes 1:10 Expectful – Expectful – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sign up for a free two week trial at expectful.com/delivering. 3:00 – Candace What’s Up 5:59 – Anna What’s Up 9:20 – Jenna What’s Up 10:04 – Jenna Bio DONA Doula Training Rebozo Workshop with Gena Kirby Spinning Babies Prenatal Yoga at Awaken Yoga Baby and Me Class at Awaken...
2017-11-1456 min
Delivering Strength PodcastPreparing the Body & Mind for a Natural Childbirth with Jolynn RadinThis week we sat down with Jolynn Radin, owner of The Womb Wellness Center, for a conversation on preparing the body physically and mentally for a natural childbirth. 1:10 Expectful – Expectful – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sign up for a free two week trial at expectful.com/delivering. 3:00 – Candace What’s Up BIRTHFIT Professional Seminar- http://www.birthfit.com/education/seminars/ 5:26 – Anna What’s Up 7:44 – Jolynn Introduction 8:20 – Jolynn Bio 13:18 – Preparing your body in a physical way for birth 14:26 – Prenatal massage in the first trimester an...
2017-10-3153 min
Delivering Strength PodcastMiscarriage and Infant Loss with Bereavement Doula Ashley RaineyIn honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day/Week, we sat down for a conversation with local bereavement doula, Ashley Rainey, of Nurtured Foundation Doula Services. A helpful listen for anyone experiencing a loss, and insightful info for all so that you can be prepared if this happens to you or someone you know and love. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com DS 009: Miscarriage and Infant Loss with Bereavement Doula Ashley Rainey SHOW NOTES: 1:10 Expectful - Expectful – We are proud to share with our lis...
2017-10-1559 min
Delivering Strength PodcastBabywearing Basics with Wendy Haas, President of BWI of ClevelandTo celebrate International Babywearing Week, we sat down with Wendy Haas, President of Babywearing International of Cleveland. We discussed a lot of the basics about babywearing, including its benefits, types of carriers, carrying in hot and cold weather, and more!
2017-09-2849 min
Delivering Strength PodcastPostpartum Planning with Lisa FalkensteinIn this episode, Lisa Falkenstein discusses postpartum planning, providing valuable insights and resources that help families prepare for life after the birth of their child. A must-listen for expecting parents!
2017-09-261h 00
The BIRTHFIT Podcast79: Candace Gesicki and Erica BolandLindsey talks with Dr candace Gesicki of BIRTHFIT cleverness and Dr erica Boland of BIRTHFIT Wisconsin
2017-09-1944 min
Delivering Strength PodcastDS006: Improving Birth at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth in Chardon, OhioWe are on-location in this episode at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth in Chardon, Ohio – hosted by Mother Rising. We talk with several birth workers and individuals who share with us how they hope birth improves in the future. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com DS006: On-Location at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth – Chardon, Ohio Show Notes 1:10 – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherh...
2017-09-111h 01
Delivering Strength PodcastDS 005: Unbiased Doula Support for Medicated Births with Ashley SovaIn this episode, we talk with Ashley Sova, owner of CLE Baby - a local birth and parenting services business. We talk with Ashley about the role that a doula can play in a medicated or cesarean birth. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com DS005: Unbiased Doula Support for Medicated Births with Ashley Sova Show Notes: 1:10 – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided meditation app for your fertility, pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sign up for a free two w...
2017-08-3134 min
Delivering Strength PodcastPostpartum Thyroid Health with Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNSNaturopathic Doctor Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS (Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutrition Specialist) teaches us all about postpartum thyroiditis, a thyroid issue occurring in postpartum women more often than one might think. During our chat, we also explore the different thyroid hormones, adrenals and how the stress of becoming a new mom can affect all of those things. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com Show Notes: 3:20 – What is a naturopathic doctor? 5:30 – What are appointments like? 7:23 – What brought you to endocrinology specialty? 8:30...
2017-08-1742 min
Delivering Strength PodcastA Natural Hospital Birth Story with Anna Marie MurphyCohost Anna Marie Murphy shares the story of her recent natural hospital birth of her son Dean. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com Show Notes: 1:10 – Introduction to Anna Marie’s birth story 1:21 – Anna Marie begins birth story 2:30 – Pregnancy journey 3:45 – First trimester 4:45 – Second trimester 5:10 – Pregnancy/Birth team 6:50 – Third trimester 7:29 – Birth story 28:58 – Was the birth what you expected it to be? 31:57 – Birth plan 33:35 – Anna Marie’s lessons learned from pregnancy/birt...
2017-08-1240 min
Delivering Strength PodcastBuilding Your Birth Team with Alayna SpratleyAlayna Spratley of The Nurturing Root's Ohio office chats with us about the importance of building a birth team that supports the birth you want to have. Topics include: OB vs. midwife, hospital vs. home birth, doulas, chiropractic & more. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com Show Notes: 1:10 – Introduction to today’s topic 1:40 – Introduction to Alayna Spratley of The Nurturing Root 4:05 – How does someone determine where to birth and what are our options here in NEO? How does someone pick the right thing for...
2017-08-1145 min
Delivering Strength PodcastAdvocating for Yourself in Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum JourneyCohosts Candace Gesicki, DC and Anna Marie Murphy introduce themselves and give five tips for advocating for yourself in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health | www.deliveringstrength.com Show Notes: 1:13 – Welcome Message 2:25 – Candace’s Introduction 9:40 – Anna Marie’s Introduction 17:40 – Intro to Tips for Advocating for Yourself in Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Journey 18:25 – Tip 1: Ask Questions 21:35 – Tip 2: Take Some Space 24:20 – Tip 3: Be Confident in Your Decision 25:40 – Tip 4: Build the Care Team of Your Dreams 28:15 – Tip 5: Find Your Tribe...
2017-08-1037 min