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137: The Power of You - The Final Episode

With the technology boom, patients and clients now have access to the same information as medical professionals. As beneficial as technology can be, the drawback is that we find conflicting messages that don’t help us when we are scared and overwhelmed with caring for our child. Join me for this final episode of the Delivering Miracles podcast as we discuss stress, the nervous system, and the necessity of rest and repair. In this episode... A quote on social media about stres

136: What Women Need to Know About Pregnancy Anxiety

Statistics show that approximately 6% of women experience anxiety during pregnancy, but I suspect that the percentage is actually much higher than that. This episode covers pregnancy anxiety, which is something I see a lot in my practice. Many women have questions about this topic, especially since it’s something that is frequently waved off and disregarded by healthcare providers. It’s a topic that’s close to my heart because I see a lot of outdated tools and techniques tout

135: Parenting After Loss: How to Honor Your Grief While Caring For Your Living Children

Parenting after loss is a topic that comes up frequently in the Delivering Miracles community. People ask what they should do and how they should go on loving the child they have while still feeling the previous loss. This unique kind of grief presents a conundrum in how to handle the intricacies of parenting, and societal pressure certainly plays into how we THINK we should feel. There is most definitely not just ONE right way to navigate this grief into your role as a paren

134: Why Nervous System Regulation is Essential for Optimal Prenatal & Postpartum Health

I’m asked frequently why I like to focus on bodywork and nervous system regulation. The simple answer is that I want to know (and I want you to know) not just how to cope, but how to not be affected by the anxiety that comes with life. When you’re affected by trauma, the truth is that it does not get better with time. Many people misunderstand nervous system regulation, so let’s talk about how this works and how this information can help you in the long run. In this episode..

133: This is Trauma Live Event

The topic of trauma has hit home for me and our DM community. Stress, anxiety, and maternal mental health issues all have their roots in unresolved trauma. Trauma is simply a nervous system frozen in a state of danger, and it’s not tied to a specific event, but in how that event is encoded in your body. Let’s dive deeper! In this episode... Why it’s easy to minimize trauma, which has nothing to do with what you went through; it’s a nervous system frozen in a state of danger (

132: The Biggest Problem of Prenatal & Postpartum Care

This is the episode I didn’t want to do. I tried to avoid it, but I can’t. My feelings are prompted by what I’ve seen on social media posts and articles--and those have left an awful taste in my mouth. We have an epidemic in the US of healthcare providers not listening to women when they complain about their pain and what’s going on in their lives. People don’t listen, and they don’t trust what women say, but then they wonder why all these women’s health issues keep cropping

102: Coping With Pregnancy After Loss with Christine McAlister

Experiencing a loss is heartshattering for any parent. Whether it's a chemical pregnancy, miscarriage, due to prematurity, a stillbirth or any other reason, it is the hardest thing for a parent to survive. Getting pregnant again after a loss can bring up concerns about the health of the baby, fears of another loss and a tremendous distrust of your body. On this episode, Christine shares her personal experiences of pregnancy after loss, how she coped and how she turned her tra

092: There is Hope

When you're going through a high-risk pregnancy, receiving bad news about your health or your baby's health, living each moment with uncertainty and worry, hope acts as an anchor for sanity. But it can be hard to maintain that hope when you're stuck with the neverending "what ifs" all day and night. I know when I was going through my high-risk pregnancy, hearing stories of women who were on the other side of complications helped me tremendously. So on this episode I share wit

075: Coping With Pregnancy After Loss with Christine McAlister

Experiencing a loss is heart shattering for any parent. Whether it's a chemical pregnancy, miscarriage, due to prematurity, a stillbirth or any other reason, it is the hardest thing for a parent to survive. Getting pregnant again after a loss can bring up concerns about the health of the baby, fears of another loss and a tremendous distrust of your body. On this episode, Christine shares her personal experiences of pregnancy after loss, how she coped and how she turned her tr

055: Using Your Words to Heal from Infertility, High-Risk Pregnancy and/or Preterm Delivery

You feel broken. You feel like you've failed your baby. You feel like a terrible mother. You feel like you deserve the challenges you're facing as you are trying to grow your family. But you feel like you can never say that out loud, because everyone tries to convince you otherwise. On this episode, I share with you why these exact words are essential for you to say and to embrace because they are the key to helping you heal from the trauma you're experiencing. Listen on iTun

053: How to End Guilt and Self-Blame When You're Going Through Infertility or a High-Risk Pregna

You know infertility and a high-risk pregnancy is not your fault. You KNOW it. But the thoughts just don't stop. Why is this happening? What did I do to cause this? Why am I so broken? If that sound like you, this episode is a must listen. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Stitcher | Listen on iHeartRadio Episode highlights... The quote that sent me over the edge in protectiveness of my clients and all women going through infertility and a high-risk pregnancy How our

051: Overcoming Stress and Anxiety So You Can Have a Healthy Pregnancy

Feeling stressed during your pregnancy, especially if you are high-risk, is not your fault. Who wouldn't feel stressed when they have pregnancy complications? But emotional and physical stress management is critical to helping you have a healthy pregnancy...even if you have medical complications during your pregnancy. There's a tremendous amount of research that supports this. So this episode I'm guiding you through how to make fast improvements to your pregnancy health and w

049: The Benefits of Alternative Therapies to Help You with Infertility and a High-Risk Pregnancy

Western medicine has its limitations and when you go through infertility and/or a high-risk pregnancy you know exactly how little science actually knows about reproductive health. The problem is, doctors only advise couples to try evidence-based therapies to help them get pregnant or to help them have a healthy pregnancy. While there is plenty of reason to follow that advice, solely relying on what research has proven to be helpful is limiting your choices on safe alternative

048: The Truth About Doulas and How They Help During Pregnancy and Delivery

Having an amazing OB and/or MFM is critical and essential for your health and the health of your baby, espeically during a high-risk pregnancy. But it is often not enough. There are many aspects to prenatal care that OB/GYNs and MFMs cannot provide because they either don't have time and/or don't have the training. Providing birth support is one of those things. On this episode, renowned celebrity doula Lori Bregman talks about what a doula does, how she supports women and ho

8 Ways to Cope with Anxiety While Waiting for Test Results

When you’re waiting for medical test results or a potential diagnosis for yourself or your baby, time seems to come to a grinding halt. You may feel flooded with feelings of anxiety, dread, guilt and worry. This wait can make you feel numb or it can make you feel like the Tasmanian Devil is living inside your head, running in 100 directions at once, wreaking havoc in your mind. During that time of limbo when you don’t know what is happening to you or your baby, during a criti

043: The Biggest Lie Women Tell

There’s one particular lie that so many women going through infertility, high-risk pregnancy, prematurity or taking care of children tell themselves and their loved ones. It’s so common that we don’t even think twice about it. But this lie is one that is affecting not just you but your pregnancy and your health. On this episode, I share with you how to stop telling this life and improve your health and wellness with just a few simple questions. Listen on iTunes | List

041: Postpartum Body Memories

Memories of traumatic pregnancies are not just stored in the mind but the body as well. Today I’ll tell you about my own experiences, and discuss ways to confront and conquer your own traumatic memories within your body. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Stitcher | Listen on iHeartRadio Resources from the show... Get your copy of Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy (Read Now) Connect on Facebook (Like the page) Connect

037: Fertility Myths Debunked & Non-Traditional Treatment Options for Infertility with Marc Skla

Growing up you learn all the ways to prevent getting pregnant, but no one really discusses what happens when you want to get pregnant and can’t. On this episode, I talk with fertility expert Dr. Marc Sklar, a Harvard trained medical professional. He gives real advice on how to get pregnant and debunks some of the myths regarding fertility. Plus we cover many non-traditional options for enhancing male and female fertility if you're not yet ready (or jaded by) traditional Weste

034: What It’s Like To Have Multiple Complications

We don’t share our stories enough – it can be hard to get to that place where you’re comfortable sharing, but storytelling can help you heal. Today, Parijat opens up Delivering Miracles as a platform for high-risk mom’s to share their stories. Our very first brave mom is Khadya Hale. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Stitcher | Listen on iHeartRadio Resources from the show... Get your copy of Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk

033: Combating Helplessness During a High-Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of learning how to relinquish control. So many new things are going on in your body and in this episode high-risk pregnancy expert, Parijat Deshpande, helps you combat the feeling of helplessness while these changes are happening. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Stitcher | Listen on iHeartRadio Resources from the show... Get your copy of Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy (Read Now) Connect on Fa