Trish guides expecting mothers through the different settings where they can give birth while exploring their birth options.

Trish explains the benefits and considerations of home births, birth centers, and hospital births, emphasizing that the choice should be based on where each mom feels the most comfortable and empowered.

She provides practical advice for navigating each environment and underscores the importance of being informed and prepared to advocate for oneself.

The episode is filled with insights on retaining control over the birthing process and making educated decisions for a positive birth experience.

01:49 Exploring Home Birth Options

03:29 The Freedom of Home Birth

05:58 Transitioning to Birth Centers

09:53 Navigating Hospital Births

13:05 Empowerment and Advocacy in Birth

14:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:

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Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the

Trish discusses the crucial topic of recognizing and responding to red flags during labor.

She highlights five critical warning signs that pregnant mamas should watch out for and how to confidently address these issues with their healthcare providers.

Trish also emphasizes the importance of trusting your instincts, understanding the stages of labor, and confidently advocating for yourself in the delivery room.

Additionally, she introduces her upcoming 'Watch Me Birth Challenge' and invites listeners to join her birth education classes for further empowerment and support.

00:00 Welcome to The Birth Experience

02:04 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

04:01 Empowerment and Advocacy During Labor

05:06 Understanding Labor Stages and Coping Tools

08:34 Recognizing Red Flags During Labor

12:32 Final Thoughts and How to Join Our Birth Classes

More from this episode:

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Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with

Trish welcomes Elizabeth Agrapidis to share practical strategies to help new moms maintain joy while supporting their baby's development.

Elizabeth Agrapidis is an accomplished educator, pediatric physical therapist, teacher, NDT certified practitioner, author, toy inventor, wife and a mom of two. She is putting many of the puzzle pieces of whole child development together for childcare professionals and moms from the convenience of your home through a certificate program and specially offered seminars.

She is building an active community to change the futures of children and families by teaching moms and childcare professionals how to optimize a baby’s brain - body connections and create the best developmental experiences that will set them up to succeed and to relieve the worry of “Am I Doing Everything Right?”

Her growing movement is called AbiliFit Pediatric Development Specialists and the Develop Connect Nurture Method Infant Development Certificate Program!

Trish and Elizabeth discuss the importance of an 'awake time' schedule, neuro play activities, and a simple, manageable approach to baby play and milestones.

This episode includes tips on:

⭐Creating an effective play space

⭐Addressing early developmental issues

⭐Activating core muscles

⭐Reaching development milestones

The episode aims to alleviate stress and guilt for mothers, offering actionable steps and personal anecdotes for a more joyful motherhood experience.

00:54 Meet Elizabeth Agrapidis: Pediatric Physical Therapist

02:51 Practical Tips for New Moms

03:20 NeuroPlay and Awake Time Schedule

05:13 Creating a Positive Environment for Babies

08:36 Simple Activities for Baby Development

11:38 Addressing Developmental Concerns Early

14:14 Understanding Pediatrician Challenges

14:48 Common Concerns from Moms

15:04 Movement and Development Issues

16:59 Addressing Delayed Movement

19:17 Tummy Time and Core Development

22:08 Finding More Resources

22:50 Ebook and Final Thoughts

More from Elizabeth Agrapidis:

Visit her website AbiliFit.org

Connect with her on Instagram: @abilifit_pedidev

Join her FaceBook Group

If you are a parent and would like a private assessment for you and your baby, please reach out via email or a free 15 minute consultation here.

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest