Transform Your Birth

Alexandra Galaska- Making decisions, Informed consent, trusting your inner knowing.

Today I am bringing to you a very important conversation about making decisions with our health providers, and exercising what is called informed consent. Many of us, when pregnant with our first child, have never even set foot in a hospital or needed to make decisions about tests, procedures, vaccinations and interventions. I believe the biggest mistake people make is handing over their decision making to the health professionals, without considering our own choices and what feels right for us. I loved Alexandra’s message, as it is free from giving opinions and more about collecting vital information from the makers of the products and accessible through our government agencies. Alexandra is the founder of Just the Inserts, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with accessible, transparent information about medical choices. With a solid research background and a passion for informed consent, she guides people through the complexities of pharmaceutical products and decisions. Her commitment to clear, reliable information has earned her recognition as a trusted voice in the community, helping countless individuals make more informed, confident healthcare decisions. You can find out more about Alexandra and her organisation - ‘Just the Inserts’ in our show notes. Over time, we need to take on a more active role of advocate for our children, so why not start now through your pregnancy and as you prepare for birth.   You can find out more about Alexandra through the following links; Name: Alexandra Galaska   Website: www.justtheinserts.com Socials: Instagram: @Justtheinserts 244,000   @Justthealternatives 39,500 X: @Justtheinserts 2.8k An Australian Based organisation devoted to information regarding medical vaccinations. https://inform-me.org/   Links: Transform Parenting website Transform Your Birth Today Better Birth: Mini Gift Free resource: Medical Necessity vs Choice  

Tiahna - VBAC, bodywork, confident advocacy and recovery

I absolutely loved recording this episode, as we covered such important topics that are very easily overlooked when preparing for birth. We go into the preparation of the body, using other modalities like acupuncture and osteopathy, which she believes made a huge difference to having a more comfortable pregnancy and birthing her baby. Tiahna experiences a successful VBAC, with complete confidence in her ability to birth her baby. We discuss how she worked with her caregivers, not against them, when pushing back on medical policy. We also explored the importance of recovery after birth, which can be overlooked with the excitement of a new baby. Another great story full of much wisdom from our dear Tiahna.   Links: Transform Parenting website Transform Your Birth Today Better Birth: Mini Gift Free resource: Medical Necessity vs Choice

Anja - From fear to orgasm through surrender

I am so excited to share Anja’s story this week. When she came into my class, she was full of fear of birth and parenting. We track  her process of transformation - from fear to an orgasmic birth. As women, we all need to know about orgasmic birth - it is secret women’s business, and opens our minds to new possibilities. Anja shares her experience of surrendering, the key shift that opens us all to a better birth experience regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in. This is an essential conversation worth listening to, as we learn to walk our own individual path in birthing these babes and being ready to parent them. You will love this episode.   Links: Transform Parenting website Transform Your Birth Today Better Birth: Mini Gift Free resource: Medical Necessity vs Choice

Jessica - Planned homebirth that ended in caesarean, that changed a woman forever

This week we explore with Jessica, a paramedic, her reasons for choosing a homebirth. She invites us to see the challenges that the medical system has in trusting women to give birth. We explore the twists and turns of a posterior labour that ultimately ended in a caesarean. Jeesica shares with us the results of this experience and how it motivated her to do the inner work, and catapult her into a fierce mother. We explore how birth can take us to places we would never choose, and yet be a powerful transformer just the same. Details of Jessica: Instagram - @jessicajane_og  www.jessjane.com.au   Links: Transform Parenting website Transform Your Birth Today Better Birth: Mini Gift Free resource: Medical Necessity vs Choice

Corinna - 4 different births, and the wisdom from each one.

Corinna shares her experience of birthing 4 babies. With each birth she reclaimed more responsibility, more confidence and trust in the process, so that by the 4th birth - she felt completely comfortable birthing at home, even though that wasn't the plan. As a result, she has had to buy new pillows! Lots of great insight from a woman who has learnt much along the way. Enjoy!   Links: Transform Parenting website Transform Your Birth Today Better Birth: Mini Gift Free resource: Medical Necessity vs Choice