Episode 008 | Placenta & Delayed Cord Clamping: The Gospel Written In Flesh

The Birth Room Podcast | Episode 009 | To Kegel, Or Not To Kegel? Interview with PFT Jen Bertoluzzi

The Birth Room Podcast — Episode 009 Pelvic Floor Therapy in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Jen Bertoluzzi, DPT   In this episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Jen Bertoluzzi, DPT, a pelvic floor therapist and the heart behind Craft My Wellness, to talk about something that so many women experience… but don’t always understand or talk about: Your pelvic floor.   This conversation gently pulls back the curtain on what’s actually happening in the body—and how pelvic floor therapy can support you in ways that are both preventative and restorative.   Whether you’re currently pregnant, preparing for birth, healing postpartum, or even years beyond your last baby… this episode will meet you there.   We Talk About: * What the pelvic floor actually is (and why it matters more than you think) * Common misconceptions about pelvic floor health * Signs your body may be asking for support (that are often normalized) * Preparing the pelvic floor for birth without fear-based narratives * How pelvic floor therapy can support: * leaking or incontinence * pelvic pain or pressure * prolapse * core weakness or instability * painful intimacy * The difference between strengthening vs. relaxing the pelvic floor   So many women are told that leaking when you laugh, pain with intimacy, or feeling “off” in your body after birth is just part of motherhood. It’s common. But it’s not something you have to carry without support. This episode is an invitation to understand your body better—to listen, to tend, and to restore what was never meant to be dismissed.   Our Guest: Dr. Jen Bertoluzzi, DPT is a pelvic floor therapist and the founder of Craft My Wellness, based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She specializes in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond with personalized, whole-body care that honors how intricately we were designed. Jen offers both in-person care locally and virtual sessions in multiple states, making this kind of support more accessible no matter where you are.   Connect with Jen * 🌐 Website: craftmywellness.com * 📱 Instagram & Socials: @craftmywellness * 📍 Located in Elizabeth City, NC * 💻 Virtual appointments available in multiple states Listen & Share: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend, a sister, or a mama who might need it too. And if you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe and leave a review—it helps us continue these conversations and reach more women who are seeking truth, support, and understanding in their birth journeys.   Credit: Pelvic Trampoline analogy; Nicole Cozean.  Pelvic PT practitioner maps https://www.pelvicptrising.com/map?vg... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEpwbFJSVjBfTG41VjJ5N3Vnc2tpczNPa2FzZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsZHJwQTRiRFZQR3hKX283UFJnSlpLRG1DUzJBbXpGN1AtTEE2eWcxRHhQdFFPS3ZkVjZOSnd1R3otYzF3TlEtMm5aV253REhmaDQ1ajFxYU9XZFJqRE41OVc5OVBzb2FCZXJkLTNqWjd1bjhGQ0JVWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pelvicptrising.com%2Fmap%3Fvgo_ee%3DaoZg33vExzCUikwR7WaEgywgELVlGy1%252BQdYR6mgJwx15OOQkxDTaRDg%253D%253AV45%252Bztwhsm45UtjmxXpbl4go8f%252FUqUXP&v=5FF0JYxZE6U] Resources: https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlo... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUNScXE0cmFKVDk1UUpaN19KcGpLY2xrcXhvUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUVZmUmVUWnR1NmJNVzRkdG9MRlRaenVNaEJ0dXpGMTJFUnNKRjE1aFhDRFQ2ZlBPS2RYX0VYRWM4dDBiNXFxdWtzVzk1MTgwZGVWemIxOUFSUHk3YnBsUGxIamI5SDZfbEhtWWg2cVJXQmxJbTA2TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aptapelvichealth.org%2Fptlocator-womens-health&v=5FF0JYxZE6U] Pelvic floor screen for providers:https://craftmywellness.com/resources/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2Q5bWNNa21aaW1nSjhPNHdfUDNtSTVCdXlMZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsdno1cUlPWmt6OU54Qm9ockZWaGN3THZKeElpSGlVTDd2dFZZQUt3cTNIbGVtQWpEeFFEMlUtek5naHM3VEZhQW9PVy1jSG9CbnM5RVhFQUhBUUY2OWNwRHIxUmtXdW1MalZNbU1CNk0xSmFueFA5Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcraftmywellness.com%2Fresources%2F&v=5FF0JYxZE6U]

Episode 008 | Placenta & Delayed Cord Clamping: The Gospel Written In Flesh

The Birth Room Podcast: Episode 008 Placenta & Delayed Cord Clamping: The Gospel Written In Flesh   What if we didn't view the placenta as just an organ? In this episode, we step into one of the most overlooked — yet most miraculous — elements of pregnancy and birth: the placenta.   Too often treated as disposable, hurried, or purely clinical, the placenta tells a story far deeper than modern obstetrics typically acknowledges. It tells a story of provision, connection, sacrifice, timing, the story of redemption... That's right: It tells the Gospel — written in flesh.   In This Episode, We Discuss: * The theology of the placenta * What the placenta actually does during pregnancy * The physiology of delayed cord clamping * Why immediate clamping disrupts a God-designed process * The difference between fear-based intervention and physiologic trust * The spiritual symbolism of the cord — attachment, surrender, and release * How delayed cord clamping supports: * Iron stores * Blood volume stabilization * Smoother cardiovascular and circulatory transition * Gentler newborn adaptation * ... And more.   Understanding the design strengthens confidence. Confidence quiets fear. And fear is often the loudest voice in modern birth rooms.   “Every good and perfect gift is from above…” — James 1:17 The Gospel is written into every fiber of our beings.     Connect With Us: Hosted by Sydney Hagan of Untamed Birth and Nichole Smith of ReWild Birth Collective. untamedbirth.com | rewildbirth.com   If this episode encouraged you, share it with a mother preparing for birth. Leave a comment. And join us inside Birth By Design for deeper teaching on physiologic birth, informed consent, and Christ-centered preparation. You were created with intention. Your body was designed with wisdom. And birth was never meant to be rushed.     Resources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190211105402.htm [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190211105402.htm] Life's Vital Link by Y.W. Loke Birthing Your Placenta: the third stage of labour by Dr. Sarah Buckley Holistic Midwifery: A Comprehensive Textbook for Midwives in Homebirth Practice, Vol. 2 by Anne Frye   If you’re on a personal journey in birth work, I highly recommend exploring the Hearthmother Journey—a Christ-centered course and community created by women for women. If you choose to join, you can get $50 off by using my affiliate code: UNTAMED Link to explore: https://hearthmotherministries.com/journey?am_id=sydneyhagan6045 [https://hearthmotherministries.com/journey?am_id=sydneyhagan6045]

Episode 007 | Her Birth As Worship: Birth Met Worship, Faith Reclaimed Love

In this tender and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Zach and Shelby, high school sweethearts and parents of five. We walk through the holy ground of their birth stories and the quiet strength of their marriage. From a hospital birth, to a redemptive home birth, a romantic birth center birth, the grief of miscarriage, and a final unassisted birth steeped in faith and worship… they’ve truly done it all.   Together, we explore themes of trust, redemption, loss, and the transformative beauty of surrender—to God, to each other, and to birth. Zach shares how he stepped into the sacred role of birth keeper, supporting Shelby with strength and unwavering presence. Shelby opens up about what it meant to truly let go, invite God into the center of her marriage, and then her birth, and to be held body and soul by the one she loves. This is more than a birth story. It’s a powerful testimony. A window into devotion, healing, and holy transformation.     Beloved Beginnings: Shelby Russell | belovedbeginningsnc.com | BelovedBeginningsNC@gmail.com [BelovedBeginningsNC@gmail.com]   Untamed Birth LLC: untamedbirth.com | instagram.com/untamedbirthkeeper | sydney@untamedbirth.com [sydney@untamedbirth.com]   ReWild Birth Collective: rewildbirth.com | instagram.com/rewildbirthcollective

Episode 006 | Pt.2 The Tylenol Debate: A Holistic Pharmacist’s Perspective

This week, we sit down with Dr. Sandra Mathoslah Sayegh, a Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Science in Nutrition & Integrative Health, and Genetic Counselor, to unpack the whirlwind of new headlines surrounding Tylenol (acetaminophen) use in pregnancy.   Dr. Sayegh joins Sydney and Nichole to bring clarity to the conversation, breaking down what the issue really is, unpacking alternatives, and how to approach pain, fever, and inflammation in pregnancy with wisdom, caution, and faith.   Together, we explore: - How Tylenol became the center of a maternal health media storm - What recent studies reveal about neurodevelopmental outcomes - Biological mechanisms and the tiny piece to this complex puzzle - The danger of both blind trust and blind fear in maternal medicine - Safer approaches and integrative alternatives for pregnancy discomforts - The importance of discernment, humility, and partnership with God in caring for our bodies and babies   This episode isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about empowering women with understanding, not fear.   Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and discussion purposes only. We are not your care providers, and this content does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a TRUSTED healthcare professional before making any medical decisions for yourself or your baby.   Dr. Sandra Mathoslah Sayegh: https://www.genesis-rx.org/ [https://www.genesis-rx.org/] | sandra@genesis-rx.org [sandra@genesis-rx.org?]    Untamed Birth LLC untamedbirth.com | instagram.com/untamedbirthkeeper | sydney@untamedbirth.com [sydney@untamedbirth.com]   ReWild Birth Collective rewildbirth.com | instagram.com/rewildbirthcollective FOR HERBAL SUPPORT: rewildbirth.com/shop

Episode 005 | Pt.1 The Tylenol Debate: A Holistic Pharmacist’s Perspective

This week, we sit down with Dr. Sandra Mathoslah Sayegh, a Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Science in Nutrition & Integrative Health, and Genetic Counselor, to unpack the whirlwind of new headlines surrounding Tylenol (acetaminophen) use in pregnancy.   Dr. Sayegh joins Sydney and Nichole to bring clarity to the conversation, breaking down what the issue really is, unpacking alternatives, and how to approach pain, fever, and inflammation in pregnancy with wisdom, caution, and faith.   Together, we explore: - How Tylenol became the center of a maternal health media storm - What recent studies reveal about neurodevelopmental outcomes - Biological mechanisms and the tiny piece to this complex puzzle - The danger of both blind trust and blind fear in maternal medicine - Safer approaches and integrative alternatives for pregnancy discomforts - The importance of discernment, humility, and partnership with God in caring for our bodies and babies   This episode isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about empowering women with understanding, not fear.   Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and discussion purposes only. We are not your care providers, and this content does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a TRUSTED healthcare professional before making any medical decisions for yourself or your baby.   Dr. Sandra Mathoslah Sayegh: https://www.genesis-rx.org/ [https://www.genesis-rx.org/] | sandra@genesis-rx.org [sandra@genesis-rx.org?]    Untamed Birth LLC untamedbirth.com | instagram.com/untamedbirthkeeper | sydney@untamedbirth.com [sydney@untamedbirth.com]   ReWild Birth Collective rewildbirth.com | instagram.com/rewildbirthcollective FOR HERBAL SUPPORT: rewildbirth.com/shop