Ep 170: Taking a Holistic Approach to Postpartum Care: Interview with CPM Brenda Parrish

Send us a text In this episode Dr. Shannon interviews Brenda Parrish, a certified professional midwife, about midwifery care and postpartum care. Brenda shares her journey into midwifery, her passion for providing mothers with the kind of birth experience she wished she had, the importance of postpartum care and the challenges faced by midwives in Georgia. They discuss the importance of informed decision-making and the need for balance between home birth and hospital birth. Brenda also highlights the significance of chiropractic care and childbirth education in preparing for birth. She shares her passion for providing comprehensive postpartum care and her new business venture, Nurtured Beginnings. They also touch on topics such as preconception counseling, body image after birth, and the need for better healthcare support for new mothers.  The conversation concludes with a discussion about the challenges faced by midwives in Georgia and the need for legislative change.  Resources: National Associate of Certified Professional Midwives Connect with Brenda: Instagram Traditional Birth Services A Midwife’s Guide to Postpartum Modem Futura Modem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!) Don"t miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community Instagram: Aligned Birth Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com Find us online: Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey Sound Music: "Freedom” by Roa Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.