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#12: What makes for a positive birth experience with midwife Anu Lampinen

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Anu Lampinen, a seasoned midwife of over 30 years. Anu has worked as a hospital and home birth midwife throughout her career. She also has knowledge in Chinese medicine and acupuncture as well as breastfeeding consultancy and postpartum recovery. In this episode Anu Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 9 months9 months ago

#11: The energetic experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with Brenda Miquiztli

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Brenda Miquiztli. When I asked Brenda how she would describe herself, she said “medicine woman”. In the first part of the episode you’ll hear what this means to Brenda and why she chose this description. Brenda grew up in Mexico surrounded by natural Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 9 months9 months ago

#10: Debunking the myth that a birth doula replaces the partner with Chloe Bernard

Today I bring you my conversation with Chloe Bernard who is a birth and postpartum doula. In this episode we talk about the difference between the role of the birth doula and partner. We speak about the doula’s job in bringing evidence based information to the family to help them Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 9 months9 months ago

#09: A supportive community of foreign mothers – “Neighborhood Mothers” with Anna Lenkewitz

Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Anna Lenkewitz who is the area coordinator for the Neighborhood Mothers activities in Helsinki. Neighborhood Mothers is part of Nicehearts ry and it provides a platform for and with women of migrant backgrounds to initiate community activities, to share knowledge Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 10 months9 months ago

#08: Overcoming breastfeeding challenges using baby massage and reflexology with Laura Merivirta

On today’s episode of Birthing In Finland I will be chatting with Laura Merivirta about breastfeeding, baby massage, and reflexology. Laura owns a private neuvola practice where she sees babies as well as helps with breastfeeding challenges, gives baby massages, and treats with reflexology. Laura is a qualified IBCLC which Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 10 months10 months ago

#07: Menstrual awareness for fertility and beyond with Carmen Lorenzana

Today I’m sharing with you my really amazing conversation with Carmen Lorenzana, a menstrual educator and coach working on fertility awareness, menstrual tracking, and more! Carmen goes into the basics of fertility, when are we fertile, how can we notice it in our body, how can we use this knowledge Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 10 months10 months ago

#06: Yoga as birth preparation and postnatal healing with Nicola Moberg

On today’s episode of Birthing In Finland I will be chatting with Nicola Moberg! Nicola is a yoga teacher teaching Purna Yoga, prenatal and postnatal yoga in Helsinki at her English speaking yoga studio – Purna Yoga Helsinki. In this episode, Nicola and I talk about the beautiful benefits of Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 10 months10 months ago

#03 Pregnancy and postpartum massage with Sona Jany Louhivuori

On today’s episode of Birthing In Finland I will be chatting with Sona Jany Louhivuori about pregnancy and postpartum massage. Sona is a birth doula, a masseur, a hypnobirthing practitioner, and so much more! Sona explains the beautiful advantages of the massage, why she loves it so much, and the Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 11 months11 months ago

#04: A mothers group for new moms with Annabel Battersby

On today’s episode of Birthing In Finland I will be chatting with Annabel Battersby, a clinical psychologist and founder of Compass Psychology here in Helsinki. In 2017, Annabel opened the New Mothers Group together with her colleague, Jane, based on the mothers group concept that exists in Australia where Annabel Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 11 months10 months ago

#05 Prioritising the well-being of parents with Anna Suarez

Today I’m talking with Anna Suarez, one of the Nest Doulas! Anna is a psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher specializing in maternal mental health. Join us as we talk about the importance of prioritizing parent’s well being and mental health for the benefit of the entire family unit! You’ll hear Anna’s Read more…

By Rosalia Palazzo Pihlajasaari, 11 months10 months ago

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