The Missing Conversation About Birth, Movement & Postpartum Healing

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What if pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care were designed to truly support women physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually? In this deeply grounding conversation, Hailey sits down with Dr. Erica Boland, chiropractor, certified professional midwife, and co-founder of Coulee Health and the Coulee Health Birth Collective, to explore what’s possible when we stop treating birth like a medical event to survive… and start honoring it as a transformational experience women were designed to move through with support, connection, and trust. Dr. Erica shares the deeply personal story that first led her into birth work after becoming a mother at 19, how that experience completely changed the trajectory of her life, and why she believes moms and babies should never be treated as separate systems. Together, they unpack: The connection between movement, mindset, nervous system regulation, and birth outcomes Why postpartum support is so critically missing in modern care What surrender actually means during birth and motherhood The difference between standard maternity care and a more holistic, integrated approach What women should know about their birth options before making decisions How chiropractic care, midwifery, breath, and emotional support work together This episode is equal parts empowering, eye-opening, and validating for any woman who has ever felt like there has to be a more connected way to experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, navigating postpartum, supporting mothers in your work, or simply curious about a different model of care, this conversation will stay with you.

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