Ep. 9 Identifying and Understanding Birth Perceptions

Send us Fan MailHave you ever considered your own personal perceptions surrounding birth? Are they positive or negative? Are they informed by dramatized movies and TV shows? Are they informed by fear based stories you’ve heard from family and friends?How we have learned about birth growing up and as adults matters and it influences how we begin the journey into pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.In this episode, doula Rachael shares her personal story about what her birth perceptions were before babies and how they were shaped by her family and friends and where they are now after two children and 7 years of being a doula and childbirth educator.This episode helps to shed light on the importance of identifying and understanding birth perceptions and how you can take steps now to ensure you have the information, support, and confidence you need to walk into your birth with a sense of ease, trust, and empowerment.Every birth unfolds uniquely. There is not an exact formula for how to have a perfect birth.  And a “perfect” birth looks differently for each individual person. The goal of this episode is to share knowledge that is rooted in evidence based information combined with professional and personal experience so that you have the best chance at having the best birth available to you!This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.Follow us on Instagram:Aligned Birthwww.instagram.com/aligned_birthDr. Shannonwww.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellnessDoula Rachaelwww.instagram.com/northatlantabirthCheck out our individual websites:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.comNorth Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.comDisclaimerThe information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  The podcast hosts take no money from affiliate links provided in the show notes. Podcast Editing by:Chris Godfrey of Godfrey Sound: www.godfreysound.comMusic:"Freedom” by Roa - https://roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusicSupport the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.