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The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 55 Reflecting on 2023 to move forward in 2024Holiday newsletter (with all the links mentioned in this episode).
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Happy New Year all! Stay safe.
With Love and Gratitude,
Tanya2023-12-2721 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 54 To Carry Wonder, with Emese Parker, Author and WHNPEmese Parker is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner (NP), perinatal mental health specialist, public health geek, and author. After completing bachelor of science degrees in exercise science and nursing, Parker earned her master of science in nursing from Boston College, and master of public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has over twenty years of experience in healthcare and loves partnering with women of all ages as they navigate their distinct journeys through life.
In her current role as women’s health NP, Parker strives to promote health and wellness through compassi...2023-11-271h 03
FIRE Yourself FirstEP 32: Kick Ass Every DayThis conversation with Tanya Tringali was so much fun. We talked about all the things - having a personal development lifestyle, normalizing conversations about money, prioritizing having experiences, overcoming fears, even the power of family recipes! Tanya Tringali is a writer, blogger, podcaster, and most importantly personal development teacher from Williamsburg, VA. She discovered her passion for personal development in her early 20s and hasn’t looked back. Now helping others to harness it’s power for their own lives has become her purpose in life. You can find her offerings and insight (and my...2023-10-0346 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 53 Virtual Pelvic Health Consultations, with Laura Williams, DPT, founder of Hearth HealingMy guest today is Laura Williams is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist. She lives in Salida, CO with her husband, 2 daughters and 2 dogs. Laura founded a practice called Hearth Healing, a pre and postnatal pelvic health consultation service that offers accessible information in a 100% virtual space. Though not a substitute for in-person healthcare, pelvic health consultation is a way to bridge the gap in maternal care. Laura believes that everyone has a right to honest, evidence-based, individualized support during pregnancy and postpartum. At Hearth, Laura offers self-management strategies, exercise modifications, early he...2023-07-311h 10The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 52: Reflecting on two very different birth experiences with Mother Wit Mama, Sarah HolidayMy guest today is Sarah Holiday, a long time Mother Wit mama. Sarah (and her husband!) did a lot of hard work in our time together as they worked through mental health challenges, some of which stemmed from childhood experiences, others were related to more current circumstances related to a stressful move, the pandemic and pregnancy itself. No matter what was going on for her, she always knew what she wanted and needed and was always ready and willing to do the hard and introspective work that one must do to overcome or find their way to the other...2023-07-171h 17The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 51 Building your village, with Florence Ann RomanoFlorence Ann Romano is the author of Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life. She was born and raised just outside of Chicago where she spent more than fifteen years as a childcare provider, during which time she was known as the Windy City Nanny. I wanted to have her on the show because I really appreciate the way she translates the idea of needing a village to all life stages, situations and circumstances. She wears many hats that no doubt contribute to her unique perspective and expertise. In addition to b...2023-07-0354 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 50: Q&A- Strength training for postpartum people and throughout the lifespanIn this brief episode I answer a listeners question about exercise in the postpartum period and dive my thoughts about why I have a slight bias towards strength training.
Show notes
Physical Activity National guidelines
Understanding exercise intensity (i.e., low, mod, high)
Why strength training? - EASY READ
The diabetes - Alzheimers connection
Strength training late in life
Peter Attia- The Drive
Bulgarian split squat
Single leg deadlift
Push up progression
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Mother Wit General Resources
Thriving After Birth (an online course...2023-06-1216 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 49 If you marry a midwife, does that make you a midhusband?In this lighthearted little episode You will hear from three husbands who have been married to midwives ranging from 6-38 years! You already know two of them, Rachel Mast and Kathy Herron. They bring with them their husbands, Josh and Pete. You will also meet another very special midwife and her hilarious husband, Danielle and Joe Stracci. Joe, a writer and podcaster himself, was kind enough to let me play a clip from his podcast, I better start writing this down. This started as a silly idea that I conceived of in the weeks leading up to my wedding...2023-05-2934 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 48 Pelvic Pain: How to give and receive better care, with Lillian Medhus, CNMLillian Medhus is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She has specialized training in sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain and pelvic floor rehabilitation. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and 2 dogs, where she practices at a large hospital based gynecology clinic. She serves female Veterans and uses a trauma informed model of care. Many of her patients are survivors of military sexual trauma which often overlaps with their gynecologic concerns. She sees many patients for pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence - All conditions that are under-diagnosed and under-treated. I...2023-05-1559 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 47 Weight bias among healthcare providers, with Heather Bradford and Signey OlsonMy guests today are Heather Bradford and Signey Olson, they are both midwives and researchers who focus much of their energy on the topic of weight bias among healthcare providers. Today's topic is one that many listeners are going to learn a lot from, both healthcare consumers AND providers. I learned so much from them myself. I came to this conversation prepared to challenge my own deeply held beliefs about health and wellness as it pertains to weight, weight bias, stigma and especially how it pertains to ideas around weight loss and Im so grateful for their time and w...2023-05-011h 05The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 46 Tanya experiences health care through the eyes of the patient- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)I look forward to sharing this story in more detail but the Mother Wit Podcast is simply not the appropriate forum. The reasons that I started the Mother Wit Podcast are too near and dear to let this derail me now, so other than an unscheduled break and taking some time for self care and reflection, I hope to be back with your health care stories and expert interviews soon.
Resources
Cure HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia)
What are the signs and symptoms?
How is HHT diagnosed?
Pregnancy/gynecological care
National Organization for Rare...2023-04-0311 min
The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 45 Physical activity during pregnancy? With researcher and midwife, Meghan Garland PhD, CNMMeghan Garland PhD, CNM has been a Certified Nurse-Midwife since 2002. Her clinical work focused on low-resource and farmworker populations, providing high-quality and respectful care. She also served her community to reduce rates of preterm birth and infant mortality on the board of Healthy Start. In addition to a long clinical career, she has many years’ experience educating nurses to become Nurse-Midwives and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners at Frontier Nursing University as a preceptor, clinical faculty, and academic faculty. Early on in her career, Meghan developed a research interest about the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy. She contributed seve...2023-03-271h 08The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 44 How to "birth smarter" with BirthSmarter Founder, Ashley BrichterAshley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families. Ashley was born and raised in New York City, though she’s temporarily relocated to Salt Lake City, UT and is enjoying the mountains and Red Rocks of The West with her husband and two amazing kids. She is a Certified Fair Play Facilita...2023-03-201h 03The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 43 In vitro fertilization: From feeling like a number to being seen and heard, with Star LeMy guest today is Star Lee. She had an easy time getting pregnant at 40. But after her first birth and 20 months of breastfeeding, when she didn't hit the "first ovulation jackpot" for the second time, she intuitively knew that time was of the essence if she and her partner were serious about having a second child.
This is a story of being proactive by someone with a strong sense of self and a natural ability to advocate for herself and even still, it was a difficult experience that she is still sitting with and working through despite b...2023-03-131h 04The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 42 Putting your home on autopilot - before baby arrives - With Kallista AndersenKallista helps pregnant mamas get ready for their baby by preparing their self, space, and significant other. She does so through her podcast, The New Mom Boss Podcast, as well as coaching, and online course New Mom Prep School. Kallista is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and is a mom of 3.
Her dedication to helping first-time moms was born when she had her first 2 kids 13 months apart -- experiencing the new mom phase back to back. It is her mission to make preparing to be a new mom simple and thorough so that women can enter...2023-02-2054 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 41 How to prepare your wardrobe for pregnancy and postpartum, with Stylist Sophie StraussSophie Strauss is a mom and a stylist. She is passionate about personal expression, inclusivity and sustainability AND she loves working with pregnant and postpartum people. She works with and for normal everyday people, not celebrities. She recommends things like buying second hand, hand me downs and even runs clothing swaps in her community. She is the real deal stylist for regular people!
Want to work with Sophie?
You can find her on IG @SophieStraussStyling or visit her website SophisStraussStyling.com
Mother Wit Options and resources
Thriving After Birth (an online course)
...2023-02-1359 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 40 Beyond Surviving: A story of life and love before, during and after infant loss, with Divya ShenoyToday’s episode is about infant loss. If you are not prepared to listen to this story today, please skip it. Take care of yourself and reach out for help if you are in need. See resources below or on my website.
This episode is dedicated to the Shenoy family and to all families who have survived the loss of a child.
My guest today is Divya Shenoy. She was pregnant with twins when she came to me for postpartum care. She started early because she knew the risk of preterm birth was increased for tw...2023-02-061h 20The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 39 Deciding where to have your baby, with homebirth midwife Marielle TomlinIn this episode, Marielle and I discuss some of the things worth considering when trying to decide where to have your baby. We talk about how vague and ultimately unhelpful terms like "Low risk" and "High risk" are when it comes to sorting through this decision. We also get to hear some of Marielle's story of how she became a homebirth midwife and what its like working with the Amish community in Lancaster, PA.
Resources
Womankind Midwifery
Follow her on IG @womankindmidwifery
Journey to Midwifery (In case you want to hear Marielle's whole personal story)
Her...2023-01-3059 min
Lo’s Lactation LabEpisode 79 Tanya Tringali of Mother Wit Recalls Breastfeeding as a Young Working MomTanya Tringali was 19 when she was pregnant and 20 when she had her baby. It took one visit with an OBGYN who didn’t treat her with respect over twenty years ago to realize there must be a better way than the traditional system of birthing– and she marched into Barnes and Nobles to read about birth. It was this decision that changed the course of her life. She not only delivered that baby at a freestanding birth center, she started her doula training just 6 weeks after that birth and has practiced as a Certified Nurse Midwife for over 15 years. She is t...2023-01-3052 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 38 A Mother Wit Mama navigates perinatal anxiety and depressionOn today’s episode, I have one of the most honest stories any new parent has ever told on this show. If you have been listening for a while, you know that each season, I feature clients who are willing to share. I invite people with all sorts of varied experiences and perspectives. But I do try to shine a light on topics for which people need more information, topics that people need to learn more about and especially where I think a personal story is the best way to talk about it. So today, Patti, a client who st...2023-01-231h 09
The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 37 Holding Space for your feeding struggles and triumphs with Lo Nigrosh, podcast host and IBCLCLo Nigrosh is a mom of two kids ages 8 and 4. She is a retired Paralympian who helped her team win a bronze medal in 2004 in Athens, but feels every bit as old as she is now at the age of 41. It was her intense first birth which made her feel even more disabled than she is, that made her consider a different way to birth her second, and insist that every person she encounters as a lactation consultant be treated as an individual. She is the host of The Milk Making Minutes, a podcast that explores breastfeeding struggles and...2023-01-1657 min
The New Mom Boss Podcast139. The Mistake of Relying 1000% on Your OB-GYN with Tanya TringaliWelcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! OBGYNs are an integral part of the pregnancy journey. But there’s a problem in our culture when we over-rely on them for not just pregnancy, but the whole postpartum period. They might be great at delivering babies, but that doesn’t mean they’re an expert on the human body and all of its intricacies. Joining me to talk about this further is Tanya Tringali, the owner and founder of Mother Wit Maternity. She is a Certified Nurse-Midwife on a mission to provide wellness services that promote...2023-01-0533 min
The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 36 Prioritizing health and wellness in a broken healthcare system: With podcast producer and end-of-life doula, Carolina MurrielToday we are closing out the season with a very special guest.
My friend Carolina Murriel is a trauma-informed storyteller, teacher and artist. She is a longtime journalist and podcast producer who co-founded the award-winning podcast studio Pizza Shark. Through all of Season 3, Carolina has been helping me make improvements to the Mother Wit podcast behind the scenes.
At the same time, she was training as an end-of-life doula and embarking on a journey to take care of health issues we deal with a lot at Mother Wit.
Carolina is joining us today...2022-11-281h 17The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 35 Chiropractic care for optimal newborn development, with Nancy and Martin WatsonDr. Rosen has been a chiropractor since 1981. Over the past 4 decades he has taught pediatrics, craniopathy, primary healthcare management, practice management and chiropractic philosophy nationally and internationally to thousands of chiropractors, chiropractic students, healthcare providers and on public forums.He is a certified SOT® advance practitioner and craniopath, certified pediatric chiropractic practitioner, developer of seminars and has written several books on SOT and pediatric adjusting as well as numerous articles in chiropractic journals and research conferences.With his wife Dr. Nancy Watson, they run the Peak Potential Institute, offering premier educational programs for healthcare p...2022-11-2140 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 34 Chiropractic Care for postpartum people, with Karlie CauseySupport the show
Dr. Karlie is the co-founder of a postpartum activewear brand called Jen & Keri. She is also a sports chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning coach who is passionate about providing practical tools to moms and moms-to-be, helping them restore their bodies and continue exercising after their babies are born.
Dr. Karlie is offering our listeners a 15% off discount at Jen & Keri. Just use code MOTHERWIT15 at checkout.
Resources
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) find a provider here
Webster technique & Find a pediatric chiropractor & find a provider here
Active Release T...2022-11-1445 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 33 Rachel Mast, Midwife & Coach, returns to share her birth story and return to fitness journeySupport the show
If you missed season 1 episode 12, I recommend listening to this one first. But for those of you who are not going to do that. Most of the time when I find a new show, I just jump in right and don’t look back either so I get it. In which case, here is a quick recap...
Rachel is a very talented athlete. She is a gymnast, a crossfitter and does jujitsu competitively. She is a crossfit L2 coach and a Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach (P&PA Coach). She is also a Cert...2022-11-071h 17The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 32 Diabetes education in the perinatal period with Jessica Lynn, CNM, CDCESSupport the show
Jessica Lynn is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and health coach in New York City. Jessica has a passion for supporting people with diabetes on their journeys from preconception, through pregnancy and beyond.
Uniquely qualified for this work, Jessica has lived with Type 1 diabetes since childhood, has 2 children of her own, and has attended more than 1300 births. In the midst of her midwifery career, she was driven to learn more about diabetes, so she worked for 3 years in a diabetes-specific endocrine practice. Jessica now serves as a hospital-based...2022-10-311h 19The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 31 A multi-national perspective on perinatal health, with Mother Wit Mama, Gabi RochaGabi Rocha is the co-founder and COO of an impact organization called Laboratoria that runs tech boot camps for underserved women throughout Latin America. She is Brazilian and has lived all over the world, mostly in Latin America and the US. She had a "normal" postpartum yet found herself grateful for the extra layer of support we provide here at Mother Wit.Link to episode with Kim Weiss-Lewit on the virtual care we provided to Gabi as discussed in this episode.Link to episode with Jennifer Hampton, an incredible therapist who works with...2022-10-2458 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 30 Kindness, Grace postpartum fitness with Mother Wit Mama, Jessica SantSupport the show
Everyone's postpartum return to fitness is a personal journey and deserves to be a personalized experience. I also think it can be hard to understand how virtual fitness coaching works when it's anything other than a zoom exercise class. So today, Jessica and I revisit the unique way we worked together and how she learned to give herself kindness and grace in this transformational life stage.
Resources
12 workouts for $12 includes warm up, 2 circuits and bonus content for returning to running. Check them out here. This is ideal for you if you a...2022-09-0649 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 29 A NYC home birth story (told by the parent and her midwife)I think the title says it all but you will have to listen to get all the details. The biggest take away is the connection that you can literally hear and feel between these two women. Forming these real connections is one of the gifts that midwives give to our clients but it takes two and the people who choose home birth are open to and actively giving back to their midwives too. Im not trying to change anyones mind about where the right place to give birth is. The right place is exactly where you want...2022-08-2949 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 28 Sista Midwife Productions: Entrepreneurship and Training Black Birth Workers with Nicole DegginsNicole Deggins, CNM, MSN, MPH, is one of the country’s leading birth advocacy experts named “The Midwife Shifting the Narrative” by ESSENCE Magazine. She is a sought-after trainer, public speaker and community educator working to eliminate perinatal disparities and bring transparency to prenatal education and the medical obstetrical system. As the founder and CEO of Sista Midwife Productions. She is dedicated to helping individuals and communities create a paradigm shift around the experience of giving birth. She is the creator of the largest online Black Midwife and Doula directory, and the signature Sista Midwife Birth Sister/Doula training. Nicole...2022-08-221h 01The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 27 Combo feeding, with Mother Wit Mama (and newly certified lactation consultant!) Andrea KirschlingMy guest today is Andrea Kirschling, a Mother Wit mama who has grown increasingly passionate about "combo feeding" meaning the use of both breastmilk and formula. She's grown so passionate that she has recently become a Certified Lactation Consultant herself and you will soon find her using the handle/website of ComboFeedingSupport. Ill be sure to update our listeners as her local practice gets up and running.ResourcesSupplemental Nursing System (Medela)Symphony Breast Pump (Medela)TorticollisTongue tie course for parents and professionals created by Lisa Palladino, The Tongue Tie ExpertIV fluids in labor...2022-08-151h 05The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 26 A Primer on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, with Rebecca Feldman, CNM, PMHNPMy guest today is Rebecca Feldman. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She is the founder and director of Brooklyn Parent Support and she specializes in medication management for pregnancy and lactation. She is passionate about group support for pregnant and postpartum people.In this episode we discuss:Baby bluesPostpartum Depression (rage as a sign of overwhelm)Postpartum AnxietyPostpartum PsychosisTreatment during pregnancy and lactation (Sleep, psychotherapy and medication)Prioritizing sleep, breastfeeding and mental healthWhy group support?A transcript is available for today's episode Resources:1. Brooklyn Parent Support o...2022-08-081h 05The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 25 Exclusively pumping for twins, with Mother Wit Mama, Kristen RossGuest: Kristen Ross is a Mother Wit twin mama and also a postpartum doula in LA. @twin.postpartum.doula or her website www.twinpostpartumdoula. comKristen was so innovative and creative in her approach to feeding her babies and boy did it pay off. She has mastered the art of exclusive pumping like no other. She has also recently become a postpartum doula and hopes to focus on families with multiples and working with the LGBTQ+ community.Resources (also see transcript):Write your Birth Story (Carrie Murphy, Doula, Writer)The First Forty Days (E...2022-08-011h 03The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 24 Choosing home birth her second time around, with Anne SmanikAnne is a mom to two boys- James and Charlie. Before becoming a mom she was a Pastry Chef. After experiencing serious burn out in the restaurant industry, she shifted to coaching Crossfit. Then, while pregnant with her first son, she became certified as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach because she was not getting answers to her questions on exercise in pregnancy. She had her first son in a hospital with an obstetrician, and quickly realized that the whole experience was not what she wanted. Three years later, she had her second son at home under the care of a...2022-06-271h 06The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 23 Babies born on two continents and another midwife is born! with Emily WannenburgMy guest today is Emily Wannenburg. She is a midwife who was trained in South Africa. She had her first baby there and her second in Baltimore, MD. She is the owner and founder of 4th Trimester Fitness Method which she will tell us more about as she shares her story. This is the 4th and final birth story for this season. I hope you enjoy it. ResourcesLeopold’s Maneuver (Image)Cytomegalovirus (CMV)Third-degree tears: If you missed Season 2 episode 3, go back and check that out. Plus the accompanying blog post on tip for healing 3rd...2022-06-201h 05The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 22 The Making of Nurse Nikki and Bloom Maternal HealthNurse Nikki is a Family Nurse Practitioner, trained doula, and IBCLC. She is the owner and founder of Bloom Maternal Health and is one of my heroes. Her mission is to improve maternal health outcomes and decrease disparities, especially for Black women. She inspires me to think outside the box in ways that are hard for me, and interestingly enough, she also encourages me to think inside the box in ways that challenge me. But seriously, my mentors aside, a couple of which you have met already this season, she is up there on a pedestal with those I...2022-06-131h 05The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 21 The birth of a baby is also the birth of a mother, and in this case, a midwife, with Cheri Van HooverMy guest today is Cheri Van Hoover. She has been an ardent advocate for women, families, and the profession of midwifery for more than 4 decades. She became a midwife in 1987. A native of Washington State, she lived in California for 32 years, where she received her midwifery education and provided full-scope care for widely diverse populations in varied settings, culminating as assistant clinical professor with the UCSF Faculty OB/GYN Group. Since returning to rural Washington 15 years ago, her clinical practice has focused on outpatient reproductive health and she has served as distance faculty for the Midwifery Institute o...2022-06-0647 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 20 Understanding infant sleep, with pediatric sleep consultant, Kaela KajiyamaMy guest today is Kaela Kajiyama. She is a pediatric sleep coach who I love to connect and collaborate with. She helped me see things differently when it came to this fairly new specialty because, in years past as I became more and more aware of sleep coaches, I got the impression that this was all about implementing cry it out but paying someone to do it for you. Then I started to see some nuance, but I was still quite skeptical, especially as it related to supporting breastfeeding goals, but Kaela has really helped me to see the...2022-05-301h 11The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 19 What do frogs and rabbits have to do with birth in 1978? 2 birth stories for the price of 1 with Robin Bradley, CNMGuest: Robin BradleyA midwife who practiced in Westchester County for her entire 30+ year career. Robin and Kathy Herron, who you recently heard talking about painful sex in the postpartum period are the two most important midwives in my own professional journey. They took me under their wing and taught me everything they knew.Robin is here to tell her birth stories today. However, this is also the birth of a midwife. These stories are often interwoven. What a special treat it was for me to document her stories given the role she has played...2022-05-231h 27The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 18 A refreshing approach to mental healthcare in the perinatal period, with Jennifer Hampton, LCSWMy guest today is Jennifer Hampton. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a particular interest and specialized training in perinatal mental health. She is a frequent member of my interdisciplinary team. Jennifer has a rather unique way of melding her experiences as a therapist, mom and coach and although I’ve never had a session with her myself, there is a common theme that I get from my clients when they report back to me and boy do I wish I could be a fly on the wall! Anyway, I’ll let you, the listeners, see if y...2022-05-161h 05
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: Tanya Tringali CNM - Midwives, Breastfeeding, and the Postpartum Care Gap
Join Lisa Paladino and Tanya Tringali in a frank discussion of midwifery care, transitions, what it means to truly support the fourth trimester, and how to empower birthing parents to prepare for this pivotal time in their lives.
Tanya Tringali MS CNM is the owner and founder of Mother Wit Maternity & Consulting Services. Tanya is committed to closing the preconception and postpartum care gaps with her virtual programs.
Check out the Mother Wit Podcast - featuring intimate stories of people navigating the healthcare system throughout the perinatal period (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond) as well as t...2022-05-1052 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 17 A birth story & the making of the first freestanding birthing center in Westchester County, NY with Julietta AppletonMy guest today is Julietta Appleton, she is a hypnotherapist, childbirth educator, and doula with a Master’s degree in public administration. You can hear her talk about Self-hypnosis for labor pain management on the Birthful Podcast. She founded the first free-standing birthing center in Westchester County. It was called the Birth Cottage. She has written a memoir called, SOLA: Hollywood, McCarthyism, and a Motherless Child Abroad that is due to be published this summer. You can learn more about it here! ResourcesClearwater FestivalHudson Valley Birth NetworkMaternity Center AssociationElizabeth Seton Childbearing CenterEpisode with Lisa Palladino on...2022-05-0950 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 16 Why sex is painful for some postpartum people, with Midwife, Kathy HerronMy guest today is Kathy Herron. She is a Midwife practicing just north of NYC, in a sweet, once little but growing practice called Full Circle Women’s Health. Over the years Kathy has become an expert in painful sex and the treatment of people who experience it. She shares her knowledge at national conferences and helps other midwives add these skills to their toolboxes. She is one of the most compassionate providers I've ever met and I'm proud to say that she helped me to become the midwife that I am today. Guest: Kathy Herron, MS, CNM...2022-05-0259 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 15 When old traumas meet new ones: With Mother Wit Mama, Katrina FieldsKatrina Fields was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 21. She began a career in healthcare-focusing on patient experience in large part due to her experience and desire to help others. Katrina shares how she actively navigated this trauma when it arose again for her due to nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. She also experienced a 4th-degree laceration during the birth of her baby. We talk about her approach to managing all of this (and more) both physically and emotionally.Trigger Warning: This episode may not be appropriate for everyone Guest: Katrina FieldsResourcesGe...2022-04-252h 02The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 14 Supporting Single Parents by Choice, with Midwife Betsy FreemanMy guest today is Betsy Freeman. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife in Portland, Oregon. She is herself a single mother by choice and is on a mission to provide better support, education, and options to others who are on this path. I have asked Besty to come on today to help me better understand the needs of this population.Betsy offers one-on-one consultations, group coaching options, and soon, virtual retreats! If you are just starting down this path or you are on it and finding long and winding, reach out to her.Guest: Betsy...2022-04-181h 03The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 13 Preconception care and supporting people on their wellness journeys, with Chantel Zapata-PraySupport the show
My guest today is Chantel Zapata-Pray. She is one of the original Mother Wit Clients. We started working together in December of 2018 on preconception care
So, what is Preconception care? Healthcare focused on one’s health and wellness provided with the explicit purpose of improving the health of the birthing person and baby.
Most people don’t know to prepare or ask for this type of support and while it's fairly commonplace to schedule an annual exam, it's not at all commonplace to say, “I'm planning a pregnancy in about a year and...2022-04-1159 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 12 What do midwifery and coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes have in common? With Rachel Mast, CPM, P&PA coachSupport the show
Individualization!
One of my favorite things to do is educate both my clients and healthcare providers about fitness in the perinatal period. There is so much that needs to change so much about the way we approach this discussion in the clinical setting. Sometimes it doesn’t happen at all and often times it is brief, inaccurate, and instills fear in the people who are trying to get moving or who want to stay moving.
My guest today is Rachel Mast. She is a Certified Professional Midwife at the New Beg...2022-03-071h 10The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 11 Navigating postpartum preeclampsia with the help of virtual midwifery careIn this episode, you will hear another story of postpartum preeclampsia, but in this case, Tracey had lined up comprehensive care while she was still pregnant. Cindy Stein, her virtual midwife joins her to tell their story.If you are a healthcare provider interested in learning more about this model of care, partnering or offering it to your clients, email me at Tanya@MotherWitMaternity.comResourcesFor clientsFor professionalsCheck it out at Mother Wit and start your journey with me now! Schedule your first session at Mother Wit and start...2022-02-2851 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 10 Your tongue tie questions (and mine!) answered, with Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLCMy guest today is Lisa Paladino is a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Nurse Midwife, with over 30 years of experience helping new families to breastfeed. In addition to guiding hundreds of parents through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, Lisa is an author, lecturer and advocate for tongue tie education and women's health issues.Through Tongue Tie Experts social communities and online courses, Lisa shares successful methods and protocols that she has developed to guide families and the professionals who serve them. If you didn’t listen to last week's episode with my client, Erin Khan, go back...2022-02-211h 00The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 9 Tongue Tie and other bumps in the road, with Mother Wit Mama, Erin KhanTongue-tie is common yet poorly understood by many clinicians and clients alike. Misinformation and conflicting advice abound. It is distressing to new parents and can lead many to end their breastfeeding journeys early. Evidence-based and empathic support is essential. Erin's story is intense and takes twists and turns I've not seen with other clients. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in. It's our longest episode thus far but I trust it will keep your attention. In addition to tongue-tie, you will hear about some other bumps in the road including her prolonged perineal healing process, postpartum depression, and...2022-02-141h 13The Mother Wit PodcastEp. 8 Checking in with Liesel Teen, aka Mommy Labor NurseIn this episode, I catch up with a colleague and former client, Liesel Teen. We talk about some interesting strategies for self-care, ADHD in women vs men and, and how she is managing the success and growth of Mommy Labor Nurse (including the way she sources props for her pregnant Barbie and labor photo shoots.Guest: Liesel Teen ResourcesThe 5am Club by Robin SharmaThe Artist’s Way (A New York Times article on the author and morning pages)ADHD in Women (it looks different than it does in men)Check it out at...2022-02-0753 minThe Mother Wit PodcastEp. 7 Maintaining a sense of self in the postpartum period, with Mother Wit Mama, Beth EiserThis is not your typical postpartum story, but rather a refreshing outlier. Beth went on a girl's weekend at 6w postpartum while her husband cared for the baby. She leaned on me throughout her fourth trimester to help manage anxiety, maintain her senses of self, and to get all her questions answered, big and small, without judgment or having to go down the google rabithole. So today, I ask Beth, who now has a little space from these early days to tell us a bit about how she came to understand herself as she did, how she navigated all o...2022-01-311h 00