The Pros and Cons of Cervical Exams During Labor

The Baby Registry New Moms Are Raving About with Kaitlin McGreyes

Meet Kaitlin McGreyes and her revolutionary baby registry that will change your pregnancy and postpartum. Kaitlin is the founder of Be Her Village, a baby registry where new moms can register for SUPPORT INSTEAD OF STUFF! Yup, you read that right. Be Her Village lets moms across the U.S. register for the vital support services they need in their area like midwifery care, birth and postpartum doulas, meals, lactation consultants, and more. While everyone is grateful for the baby gifts they receive from friends and families, new parents often find themselves alone after their babies are born. What they really want is support. Nowadays, the village consists of paid support. And how amazing would it be if your friends and family could directly fund that support for you? That's exactly what Be Her Village lets you do, and more. Create your baby registry now at Be Her Village. [https://behervillage.com/] and join the support not stuff movement (https://behervillage.com/) Sign up for my upcoming free live workshop to Have a Positive Hospital Birth Experience here [https://modernmoms.ck.page/birthworkshop]: https://modernmoms.ck.page/birthworkshop

Herbal Remedies for a Calmer Postpartum with Tara Gregorio

This week on Rock Your Birth, Cassie interviews guest Tara Gregorio. Tara is the powerhouse behind ⁠The Present Momma⁠ [https://www.taragregorio.com/the-present-momma], an online course where health, wellness, and motherhood collide in a symphony of herbal remedies and holistic practices to heal postpartum anxiety, depression, and insomnia. But Tara's story isn't just about herbs and wellness—it's about a journey filled with twins, a death, a bouncing boxer, and a fierce determination to conquer depression and anxiety armed with adaptogens and nervous system regulation.  Tara and Cassie discuss the most common herbs to help relieve postpartum anxiety, insomnia, and depression (PLUS which ones are safe to take with psychiatric medicine and are safe for breastfeeding!). As always, talk to your care provider before adding any herbal supplements. You can find Tara on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tarajgregorio/], ⁠Facebook,⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/thepresentmomma⁠] and ⁠Youtube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_NucGAXTM7Uo6Bhrnw1sQ]. Join her ⁠free masterclass here⁠ [https://taragregorio.lpages.co/thepresentmommachallenge/⁠]. Register for my free live workshop to ⁠Have a Positive Hospital Birth Experience here⁠ [https://modernmoms.ck.page/birthworkshop]. Check out more at ⁠ModernMomsCo.com⁠ [https://modernmomsco.com/] Get my free birth plan template and workbook ⁠here⁠ [https://modernmoms.ck.page/freebirthplan]. Music: Yeah by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

The Pros and Cons of Cervical Exams During Labor

Your cervix plays a vital role during pregnancy and labor. You are probably no stranger to cervical exams, but do you need to have them during labor? Today we're discussing the pros and cons of cervical exams during labor. Get my free birth plan template and workbook here [https://modernmoms.ck.page/freebirthplan]. Music: Yeah by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Coping with Early Labor Contractions

What do contractions feel like? How do I know if true labor has started? Once it has started, what do I do? All of these questions and more will be discussed in this week's episode of Rock Your Birth. Early labor contractions are, generally, mildly uncomfortable but not very intense. However, early labor is often the longest phase of labor. It can takes hours to days until you reach active labor. So how can you cope through this waiting period? It's so natural to feel excited and nervous when labor begins. Although contractions may not be intense at this point, your body is doing incredibly hard work to dilate and efface so your baby can eventually move through the birth canal. While your body does this work, it's important to stay relaxed, nourished, and listen to what your body needs. ⁠Get my free birth plan here ⁠ [https://modernmoms.ck.page/freebirthplan]so you can feel prepared and confident going into early labor. Check out ⁠Modern Moms Collective⁠ [https://modernmomsco.com/] for more. Music: Yeah by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Birth Planning 101: How to Create the Ultimate Birth Plan

Creating the ultimate birth plan is all about empowerment, preparation, and communication. Often, moms complete their birth plans but aren't told HOW to effectively use their plans to have the positive birth they dream of. Listen as Cassandra, a certified pregnancy health coach, birth educator, and doula, shares her top 4 tips for creating the ultimate birth plan that will help you: - Get to the root of your birth values - Be informed - & Communicate with your doctor or midwife to get what you want Get Cassandra's free birth plan template and workbook here [https://modernmomsco.com/birth-plan]: https://modernmomsco.com/birth-plan [https://modernmomsco.com/birth-plan] By taking the time to research your options, identify your priorities, and communicate with your birth team, you can set yourself up for an empowering birth experience. Rock on, mama! Music: Yeah by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com