#81 | What Babies Feel at Birth: Prenatal Psychology, Imprinting, and Repair with Karen Strange

What if everything we thought we knew about birth was missing the most important perspective - the baby’s?In today’s episode, Karen sits down with renowned neonatal resuscitation instructor and midwife Karen Strange, whose groundbreaking work has reshaped how more than 17,000 birth professionals understand newborns, birth physiology, and the imprinting that happens in the earliest moments of life. With over three decades of experience, Karen Strange brings a trauma-informed, baby-centered lens to birth - one that reveals the innate blueprint inside every baby, the sequence nature designed, and what happens when it’s interrupted.Tune in to hear:The embryological blueprint and sequence every baby followsPausing at birth and honoring newborn pacingHow prenatal stress shapes a baby’s nervous systemWhy repair matters more than ruptureWhat babies remember and communicate through their bodiesHow to support newborns after a difficult birthPhysiologic transition and first breathsWhy doulas should know neonatal resuscitationThe simplicity of what saves lives in birth emergenciesTools for connecting with your baby in pregnancy and beyondAdditional resources from Karen: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UAA9yc7-JbMdO-qbYiQZl9XLn8yTmY8P?usp=sharingWebsite: karenstrange.comInstagram: @neonatalresuscitationDoors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Join now and save $500! Grab your spot HERE.CONNECT WITH KAREN:Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERESubmit Your Birth StoryApply to Come on the PodcastInstagramFacebookYouTubeLooking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE.Want to join the directory? JOIN HEREDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect tho...