303: How to Reduce Your Risk of Tearing and Injury During Childbirth with Judy Ribner

Judy Ribner is a midwife doctor and the founder of Holistic Midwifery New York, the largest home birth practice in New York City. Judy's journey into midwifery was sparked by her deep appreciation for the innate power and intuition within the birthing process. Having completed her doctorate and graduating as the NYU Valedictorian, Judy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. With a focus on preserving the physiologic process of birth, she cherishes helping individuals tap into their own strength and wisdom.In this episode, Judy and I talk about the different degrees of tearing in childbirth, other injuries that can occur during labor and delivery, how strategic positioning can significantly reduce the risk of injury, whether practices like perineal massage actually work, advice for individuals who have torn in previous births, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-tearing-and-injury-during-childbirth-judy-ribner/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective