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Delivering Strength Podcast

58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratings

Delivering Strength is more than just a podcast. It’s a part of a bigger movement to empower women and their families to seek out the information necessary to have an informed birth. Podcast episodes interview experts and explore resources available in a variety of areas that are important to a woman’s overall health.

The podcast is led by Candace Gesicki, DC – a chiropractor, doula, new mom and BIRTHFIT Cleveland Regional Director, as well as Anna Marie Murphy – a curious and self-empowered new mom with experience in uncovering difficult answers through her pregnancy and overall health journey. Together, they dive into pregnancy, birth and postpartum health at both a scientific and everyday level to Deliver Strength to families and provide them with the resources they need to be their own biggest advocates in their health journey.

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Episodes

DS 008: Babywearing Basics with Wendy Haas, President of BWI of Cleveland

September 28, 2017 01:44 - 49 minutes - 46.5 MB

To celebrate International Babywearing Week, we sat down with Wendy Haas, President of Babywearing International of Cleveland. We discussed a lot of the basics about babywearing, including its benefits, types of carriers, carrying in hot and cold weather, and more! 

DS 007: Postpartum Planning with Lisa Falkenstein

September 26, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In this episode, Lisa Falkenstein discusses postpartum planning, providing valuable insights and resources that help families prepare for life after the birth of their child. A must-listen for expecting parents!

DS 006: Improving Birth at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth in Chardon, Ohio

September 11, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We are on-location in this episode at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth in Chardon, Ohio – hosted by Mother Rising. We talk with several birth workers and individuals who share with us how they hope birth improves in the future.   Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com   DS006: On-Location at the 2017 Rally to Improve Birth – Chardon, Ohio   Show Notes 1:10 – We are proud to share with our listeners a gre...

DS 005: Unbiased Doula Support for Medicated Births with Ashley Sova

August 31, 2017 17:44 - 34 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, we talk with Ashley Sova, owner of CLE Baby - a local birth and parenting services business. We talk with Ashley about the role that a doula can play in a medicated or cesarean birth. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com  DS005: Unbiased Doula Support for Medicated Births with Ashley Sova Show Notes: 1:10 – We are proud to share with our listeners a great resource – Expectful: A guided medit...

DS 004: Postpartum Thyroid Health with Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS

August 17, 2017 15:35 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MB

Naturopathic Doctor Jerrica Sweetnich, ND, CNS (Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutrition Specialist) teaches us all about postpartum thyroiditis, a thyroid issue occurring in postpartum women more often than one might think. During our chat, we also explore the different thyroid hormones, adrenals and how the stress of becoming a new mom can affect all of those things. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com Sh...

DS 003: A Natural Hospital Birth Story with Anna Marie Murphy

August 12, 2017 03:44 - 40 minutes - 38.3 MB

Cohost Anna Marie Murphy shares the story of her recent natural hospital birth of her son Dean. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com  Show Notes: 1:10 – Introduction to Anna Marie’s birth story 1:21 – Anna Marie begins birth story 2:30 – Pregnancy journey 3:45 – First trimester 4:45 – Second trimester 5:10 – Pregnancy/Birth team 6:50 – Third trimester 7:29 – Birth story 28:58 – Was the birth w...

DS 002: Building Your Birth Team with Alayna Spratley

August 11, 2017 03:40 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Alayna Spratley of The Nurturing Root's Ohio office chats with us about the importance of building a birth team that supports the birth you want to have. Topics include: OB vs. midwife, hospital vs. home birth, doulas, chiropractic & more.  Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health. | www.deliveringstrength.com  Show Notes: 1:10 – Introduction to today’s topic 1:40 – Introduction to Alayna Spratley of The Nurturing Root 4:05 – How does som...

DS 001: Advocating for Yourself in Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Journey

August 10, 2017 17:24 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

Cohosts Candace Gesicki, DC and Anna Marie Murphy introduce themselves and give five tips for advocating for yourself in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Delivering Strength Podcast | Real talk about pregnancy, birth and postpartum health | www.deliveringstrength.com Show Notes: 1:13 – Welcome Message 2:25 – Candace’s Introduction 9:40 – Anna Marie’s Introduction 17:40 – Intro to Tips for Advocating for Yourself in Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Journey 18:25 – T...

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