S1 Ep5 Helping Newborns and Mothers Transition Following Birth: An Interview with Susana Montoya Pelaez

In this episode, Suzanne continues her discussion with Susana Montoya Pelaez, a body worker who uses physiotherapy, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation and applied kineseology to her treatments, along with numerous other modalities.Susana explains how she would help a woman's body recover from birth, whether it be caesarean section, instrumental or normal vaginal birth.  She also discusses what a baby's body needs to do to prepare it's nervous system for life outside the womb, and how birth prepares it for that. And how interrupted births - caesarean sections - affect the baby. She also gives some advice on how to help your baby make the transition to extrauterine life, regardless of the mode of delivery.This is essential listening for all parents-to-be and birth workers.ResourcesUnderstanding the Messages of your Body by Jean Pierre Barral. The Endless Web by Schultz and FeitisA Pathway to Health - How Visceral Manipulation Can Help You by Alison Harvey. The Body says Yes by Priscilla Kapel The Power and the Grace by Joanne ElphinstoneCore Awareness by Liz KochSusana can be reached at [email protected] us Fan MailYou can support this podcast here:https://buymeacoffee.com/motherhealSuzanne's website - podcast, blog, booking and resources:www.motherheal.comSuzanne is mother.heal on InstagramSuzanne is at Suzanne.mother.heal on Facebookmusic by Shooglenifty with Dhun Dhora https://www.shooglenifty.com/The Mother Podcast is produced by Garry Finlayson and Suzanne Maier