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17. Osteopathy and Upright Birth with Jess Michaels

December 13, 2023 Michelle Mayefske
17. Osteopathy and Upright Birth with Jess Michaels
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17. Osteopathy and Upright Birth with Jess Michaels
Dec 13, 2023
Michelle Mayefske

Join me and Dr Jess Michaels as we discuss everything osteopathy and how being upright can positively impact your labor and birth! 

In  this episode we discuss:

  • The benefits of being upright during labor and birth
  • Myths surrounding upright birth and how weight bias can influence movement recommendations
  • How pain and discomfort act as signals during labor
  • What osteopathy is and how it can be beneficial during pregnancy, birth and for newborns
  • Why and how Jess developed the birth sling, that plus size folks can use!


Follow Jess: @dr.jess.michaels
Website: www.drjessmichaels.com

Follow the Birth Sling: @the.birth.sling
Website: www.thebirthsling.com




Get Your Free Guide! Seven Ways Weight Stigma Can Sabotage Your Pregnancy

Click here to get my book, Fat Birth: Confident, Strong and Empowered Pregnancy at Any size-- It is the go-to resource for plus size pregnancy that will help you tune into your intuition, trust your body and teach you those oh so-important advocacy skills so you can have the autonomous birth you desire!

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Connect with Michelle
Instagram:
@fat.and.pregnant
Website:
www.fatandpregnant.com

Show Notes

Join me and Dr Jess Michaels as we discuss everything osteopathy and how being upright can positively impact your labor and birth! 

In  this episode we discuss:

  • The benefits of being upright during labor and birth
  • Myths surrounding upright birth and how weight bias can influence movement recommendations
  • How pain and discomfort act as signals during labor
  • What osteopathy is and how it can be beneficial during pregnancy, birth and for newborns
  • Why and how Jess developed the birth sling, that plus size folks can use!


Follow Jess: @dr.jess.michaels
Website: www.drjessmichaels.com

Follow the Birth Sling: @the.birth.sling
Website: www.thebirthsling.com




Get Your Free Guide! Seven Ways Weight Stigma Can Sabotage Your Pregnancy

Click here to get my book, Fat Birth: Confident, Strong and Empowered Pregnancy at Any size-- It is the go-to resource for plus size pregnancy that will help you tune into your intuition, trust your body and teach you those oh so-important advocacy skills so you can have the autonomous birth you desire!

Leave a review and submit your screenshot here to receive a gift directly to your mailbox!

Connect with Michelle
Instagram:
@fat.and.pregnant
Website:
www.fatandpregnant.com