Prenatal Yoga with Ashley Goddard, The Yogi Birth Doula

In this episode you'll get to hear from Ashley Goddard, the Yogi Birth Doula.   We discuss how yoga saved her life when she discovered it decades ago.  How yoga supported not only her pregnancy, but also her birth and postpartum.     We discuss the myths and realities of the pelvic floor and how yoga can support pelvic floor health.    Ashley shares tips on getting started with yoga even if you're totally new to it, and how the breathwork of yoga practice is a powerful tool for your labor and delivery. — I was obsessed with learning in my first pregnancy, determined to have the homebirth of my dreams.  12 years, 5 home births  and 30 births attended I am here to support you at the highest level to have the childbearing year that dreams are made of.  Join me in Sage Motherhood Mentorship and I'll personally walk you through the process. 9 months of 1:1 support (and for your partner too!).   Let me save you all the research and help you connect to your intuition while understanding the evidence so that you can head into your birth from a place of confidence while navigating postpartum with ease.   Sage Motherhood Mentorship https://stefaniemelo.com/page/sage-motherhood-mentorship If you're terrified of the birth process or struggling with anxiety, start using my prenatal affirmations today Cultivate a Birth Mindset That Delivers https://stefaniemelo.com/page/prenatal-affirmations Ready to have a baby, but maybe your body doesn't see to agree?  I'm a CMM trained Fertility Massage Specialist.  I can help you get closer to your baby dreams. Fertility Support https://stefaniemelo.com/page/fertility-consult Breastfeeding may be the biological norm, but that doesn't mean it's easy.  Let me help you troubleshoot to preserve your lactation goals. Lactation Support https://stefaniemelo.com/page/lactation-support  Expecting  in the Phoenix area?  I'd love to be your night nanny! Newborn Care Specialist https://stefaniemelo.com/page/ncs — Connect with Ashley Goddard Ashley is a Phoenix based birth doula, childbirth educator and prenatal yoga instructor.  She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for your prenatal and birthing journey. Ashley is a mom of an adorable 3 year old son and a good friend.    Connect with Ashley on Instagram https://instagram.com/theyogibirthdoula   Work with Ashley https://theyogibirthdoula.com —