The Transformed Maternity & Birth Podcast

In this episode I update you on my personal midwife life and give you the message that woke me up this morning to be shared of stop waiting for labor to begin and instead step in to the BE not do. Its easier said than done so here is my recipe for surrender and how you can stop waiting ! This episode is best for those approaching the last part of their pregnancy journey or doulas / birth workers that support these mommas. Link to Online Birth class https://tristabirdzell.thinkific.com/courses/confidentbirthblueprint Link to in person Birth class ( Hybrid is recommended) https://www.tristabirdzell.com/store Use code podcast10 for your unique discount for these classes!

Well I recorded this episode a hot minute ago and am just getting to uploading it. This apprenticeship has been BUSY for me so everything else has been sitting on the side lines for when I can get to it. SO here is an update! In the episode I share where I am at with the apprenticeship and Im now in my phase 3 and now catching.. however I usually help the dads or mom in catching, but this means i'm in the phase where I am the primary midwife under supervision which has been an amazing journey so far. I look forward to giving you a deeper update in a future episode! This episode I tell you about a birth I attended where they contraction pattern was not what you usually hear about and then I explain why it had to be that way! Its a great lesson to add to your tool box. Important information! The next in-person birth class will be August 26th ! Link here The Confident Birth Blueprint Online birth class is open for enrollment! I am now taking my own midwifery clients starting in January 2024! Contact me to set up a free consultation! tmabirth@gmail.com

Recommended Podcasts Recommended reading list  The Hybrid birth class  The Blog that coincides with this episode 

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In this POSITIVE birth story of a first time momma and daddy we get to hear how connecting to the body and breath are crucial to help you through labor. We talk about how they prepared for birth with a breath work coach, a doula and my child birth classes. I am in awe of them and how they navigated all the unknowns of labor!  I know you're going to love it as much as I did!  Alexa's Breath work coach  Her Doula  The Birth Class 

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with an expecting momma and I really felt called to share with you what my thoughts are on the topic of coping in labor. From my experience we have a distorted view of what coping in labor looks and sounds like and it can in turn effect the way you believe your birth went and if you "did a good job" or not.  My hope with this conversation is that it opens your awareness to what your unique coping style is and allows you to be flexible and CURIOUS to how your power comes through during the intense moments of labor.  For the Seasoned parents birth class refresher click here  For the Birth Partner Cheat Sheet Freebie click here  If you loved this episode please rate and review on Spotify or Apple to help spread the word of this podcast! Thank you for being here friend !  xo, Trista 

Can you have your first baby out of the hospital? Is it safe? Find out how Lauren and her husband Jordan prepared for this journey and how her labor went with her first baby! you will leave inspired and in awe of this sweet family!  Perfect story for those preparing to give birth and wanting to immerse themselves in a positive story!  Birth Classes Work Book  Also for my birthday, mention this podcast episode and discount birthday33 for a special discount to any product on my website !!  Instagram @tristabirdzell Lauren and Jordan 

In this episode you will learn  1. what is happening in the active stage of labor 2. signs to look for  3. ways your partner can help if your asking " but Trista how can I implement these things"  Your in the right space! head to my website to see how you can work with me!  I offer in person group and private classes and zoom private classes. Follow on IG: @tristabirdzell

Grab your notebook and your pen because you will want to take notes on this one friends!  Lets dive into the first part of a 3 part series to help you prepare for you birth journey!  Please rate and review to help more people hear this podcast If you are wanting an exclusive discount for my newest meditation to help you discover your dream birth here is the link and your code!  code: BIRTHYVIBE weekly newsletter Talk next week!! xo, Trista 

Are your fears around birth preventing you from diving deeper? In this short episode I share an personal example of what I was avoiding and how I leaned into it anyway.  All links here for birth classes and to purchase my e-book and meditations www.tristabirdzell.com follow on ig:@tristabirdzell

I don't think that you should need a birth class.. but the truth is that most of us do. In the episode I talk about why  How trust is the biggest thing that can impact how you labor and give birth and what you can do to help rebuild that trust within yourself.  I cant wait for you to dive in!  For sponsorship inquiries please email tmabirth@gmail.com To be featured as a guest on the podcast email tmabirth@gmail.com Book mentioned in the episode 5 keys to unlocking the gift in the wound Childbirth and Partner Prep classes with me www.tristabirdzell.com  follow me at @tristabirdzell

Ok so vulnerability is here today in this quick episode. Talking about whining and how that can show up for us as adults and my personal experience with this in my own home.  IG account referenced in episode: @transformingtoddlerhood Email me at tmabirth@gmail.com Follow on IG: @tristabirdzell  Check out my offerings here: https://www.tristabirdzell.com/

Lets talk about those pesky people that love to share how terrifying birth is. First thing, if you have people like this in your life please know that although they mean well it is not your job to carry their trauma. This is not their story, it is yours. When I was pregnant , preparing for my home birth with my last baby I called the insurance company to see if they would cover any of my home birth or doula care. What I got instead of support was a lecture on how irresponsible I was for choosing to give birth at home. Luckily for me I could recognize that she does not know what I know. She has been fed the fear soup and drank it all up before asking what the ingredients were. So I thanked her for her concern but assured her that I feel confident in my choice as I hung up the phone. You too my love may get negative Nancy's trying to rain in your birth pool. So how will you protect your space ? 🔆 It could be you vocalizing your boundaries of what sort of images,  stories and energy your surrounding yourself in 🔆It could be physically removing yourself 🔆It could be imagining an impenetrable bubble around yourself not allowing anyone's stories to influence the way that you feel about your experience. Here is another example: A client of mine had been surrounded by friends that told her their bodies never dilated on their own and that they HAD to be induced in order to go into labor. Sadly her subconscious mind did fall victim to believing that too. Because not only was it friends but it was also her provider …. So at 42 weeks and no baby yet, she was in fact induced. Now who's to say why this happened. It could have been a range of different reasons , one could have been that her baby and body just didn't feel that it was safe enough to go into labor yet. I would love to know your thoughts on this and if you have any stories you'd like to share with me ? just respond to this email and I would love to read it! ☮How do you protect your peace? Sign up for Birth Class here  Purchase E- Workbook and Meditation here 

I wanted to give you all a house up date and chat about hormone health in this weeks Breakfast Table chat! Lets dive in! Links for Health Coaching for Pre-conception workshop here Follow me on IG @tristabirdzell Free Seed Cycling for hormone health hand out here  Check out my website for some really fun classes coming up in June!  Are you a birth worker ? I am hosting an 8 week mentoring intensive group for new doulas find out more here 

This first time mom takes us on a journey through getting pregnant,  going through labor and giving birth to her first baby! Sidsie is actually a TMAB graduate! So I was so anxiously waiting to hear her story! Join me as she shares her story with me for the first time. Topics covered: Conceiving journey, her husband's cute way of celebrating the pregnancy even before he knew she was pregnant. How she came to the decision of going unmedicated and choosing to give birth at a birth center. How she found her midwife When she decided she needed extra support and how she navigated coping through early labor Her favorite coping tools for early/active labor Primal brain Deciding to call her doula Deciding to go to the birth center Labor in the car Transition Water breaking with meconium And why I give her baby the nickname of "Torpedo" Breastfeeding and Ties Cutting cords Newborn fevers and what to do Her tip on getting more sleep Her advice for expecting parents Follow her on Instagram  Join the Pre-Conception Workshop here  Join the Birth the Birth Plan Creation Workshop here  Join the Confident Pushing Masterclass here 

If you looking for some inspiration that your body is made to birth , this story will help give that to you! Kayla May is a first time mom that gave birth quickly! Barely making it to the hospital to give birth to her daughter unmedicated. Listen to how she prepared herself and her partner on this wild journey!  follow Kayla on Instagram here at @kaykaymay7 Find me on Instagram at @tristabirdzell Join the newsletter for weekly hellos, and be the first to know about all the things! HERE  Check out Birth Classes HERE 

Did you catch my IG live? In not that's ok! This is the audio from it and I'm so excited to share it here on this platform with you all.  Topics discussed  1. people pleasing and how it can show up in pregnancy, in labor and in postpartum  2. How you can navigate understanding if you have the "need to please" and start to open up the door to healing for you  3. What specific tools I've integrated into my birth classes to help enhance your mind / body connection as well as deepening your partnership with your partner for birth and postpartum.  Find Birth classes here  Follow on Instagram here: @tristabirdzell  Interested in a doula? Contact me through Instagram or email me at  tmabirth@gmail.com

Wow wow wow! What an episode ! Ali Thomas aka The Embracing Doula is here to share her unique birth stories! I brought her on because you all asked for a positive hospital birth story and you got it! This episode really shows just how unpredictable labor and birth can be and that being prepared for anything on your birth journey can really help avoid trauma and help you have an empowering experience no matter what obstacles come your way.  Ali was a blast to have on the podcast! I hope you walk away with a lot more knowledge that you can take into your own birth experience. Enjoy! If you would like to rate and leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify it would greatly help get the podcast to more people that are searching for this information! Thank you so much!! Follow Ali @theembracingdoula Birth Class Sign ups here www.tristabirdzell.com Find me on Instagram @tristabirdzell Recourses from the episode:  The Birth Partner  Evidence Based Birth Podcast 

Hey! Quick update on my business and life. Sharing with you my most favorite and helpful tip for coping through labor. If you can practice this one thing you will be able to get through anything labor throws your way.  Birthing with Confidence In person Masterclass is March 12th from 9 to 11 - the price can be applied to the FULL birth class if you choose to sign up for that as well! This masterclass will give you tools for coping so that you can approach your labor experience with confidence instead of fear.  sign up at www.tristabirdzell.com April birth class sign up are open www.tristabirdzell.com  Instagram @tristabirdzell

In this episode I cover one profound thing you can do that will increases your chances significantly of having a smoother, less traumatic labor and birth experience regardless of what turns it may take. February birth class will be on Zoom ! Which means you can be anywhere in the world and take this class, and you get lifetime access to the content so you can take it as early as you need to because you will have the information to watch again to refresh your memory!  Find more information about class here : www.tristabirdzell.com  Follow on Instagram: @tristabirdzell I would love it if you loved this episode to please leave a review on apple and share with your friends!  Thank you so much!