
Aligned Birth
The Aligned Birth Podcast was created from a desire to share our personal and professional stories and experiences. Dr. Shannon, a Prenatal Chiropractor and Doula Rachael a Birth Doula and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator are excited to bring you meaningful conversations and interviews about topics surrounding pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all. Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more. We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey. We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!
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Ep 178: The Power of Personalized Prenatal Care, interview with CNM Carson Ragan of OB2me
Send us a text In this episode of the Aligned Birth podcast, Dr. Shannon interviews Certified Nurse Midwife Carson Ragan, who shares her personal journey through motherhood and how it shaped her career in midwifery. Carson discusses the importance of personalized care in prenatal settings, the creation of her practice,
Send us a text In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael explore the power of assembling the right birth support team. They break down the roles of doulas, midwives, OBs, and prenatal chiropractors, emphasizing how informed choices and aligned values can shape a more positive birth exp

Ep 176: Preconception Health with Crystal Bailey: CNM, Naturopath, Embodiment Coach
Send us a text In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon interviews Crystal Bailey, a naturopath, nurse midwife, and embodiment coach. She is the founder and owner of Moonlight Midwifery and Wild Herb Women"s Wellness. They talk about Crystal"s journey into midwifery and how that branched into becomin
Send us a text Finding out you"re pregnant is an exciting and life-changing moment—but what comes next? In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon Doula and Rachael break down the essential steps to take after that positive test. From choosing the right prenatal care provider to understanding the i
Send us a text In this episode of the Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael delve into the essential aspects of preconception health. They discuss the importance of managing stress, optimal nutrition, physical health preparation, movement and exercise, and understanding hormonal health to optimize
Send us a text In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael share life updates, touching on parenting challenges, school transitions, youth sports, and personal growth. They explore mental health, self-care, and balancing work with family life, while reflecting on their podcast journey. T