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Curious about how the mind-body connection can transform your childbirth experience? Dr. Samantha Vaive, an expert in childbirth psychology, uncovers the secrets of hypnobirthing and its surprising benefits beyond labor. From easing your dental anxiety to unraveling the societal myths of childbirth trauma, this episode promises to reshape your understanding of birth and mental health.

Join us as we navigate the terrain of postpartum intimacy, addressing the common pressures new parents face. Dr. Sam and I discuss the importance of honoring one's recovery journey and the power of setting boundaries. Discover creative ways to foster connection with your partner while healing physically and emotionally from birth and postpartum.

We also explore re the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding, the restorative power of prenatal yoga, how stress influences milk production and why sound therapy could be your new best friend in birth preparation.

Our Guest
Samantha Vaive, PhD, founder of Sound Birthing LLC and creator of the Mind-Body, Birth approach, is an expert in childbirth psychology. Her doctoral research explored improving the childbirth experience and birth outcomes. She is passionate about making anxiety-free childbirth accessible to everyone and helping those who wish to, succeed in human milk feeding. She also holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver with a graduate certificate in animal-assisted social work. As well as a postgraduate certificate in sex therapy and sexual health education from the University of Michigan.

In addition to traditional academic qualifications, she has completed more than 500 hours of Yoga teacher training. She is a Wind Willow Sound Health certified sound therapist, with additional sound therapy training completed through Sage Sound Academy and Dr. John Beaulieu.

She is deeply committed to social justice and has worked as both a political activist and elected official fighting systemic barriers. She sits on several boards in the community and volunteers at a wildlife rescue. She has been a potter for over 20 years and enjoys hiking in her free time.

You can learn more about Dr. Sam's offerings at her site, http://sound-birthing.com/ and by following her on socials @sound_birthing. B

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