Today, we are talking with Caitlin Cipriano. Caitlin lives in Vermont with her husband, two littles, and their two dogs. She is a graduate of Logan University's Nutrition and Human Performance program and a Certified Perinatal Nutritionist. Her mission is to help women nourish so that they can flourish from conception all the way through postpartum.

I have been really excited to share this episode with you all because I am so passionate about this topic. Caitlin and I talk about all things cycle-syncing (aka my favorite form of biohacking) as well as the importance of blood sugar regulation. I truly believe these are two of the most important concepts to understand when it comes to fertility and hormone health. Whether you are TTC, currently pregnant, or just looking to learn more about your body, you have landed in the right place. I promise you are going to walk away with so much information that you can literally implement today to majorly improve your health.

You can find Caitlin on Instagram and Tiktok @wholesomehuntress, or on her website, www.wholesomehuntressnutrition.com!

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Resources we discussed: FLO Living & In The Flo by Alissa Vitti

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Today, we are talking with Sarah O’Rourke. Sarah is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and mom of two. She owns a private practice called Milk and Honey Breastfeeding Services located in Travelers Rest, SC and also offers virtual care worldwide. Sarah specializes in prenatal care and oral ties, which is why I was so thrilled to have her on for this conversation.

In the episode, we start by talking about common hindrances in the early postpartum and how we can prepare prenatally for a successful breastfeeding experience. But then we really get into the meat and potatoes in our conversation about tongue ties. Sarah helps to clarify misinformation around oral ties, including identifying the difference between functional and anatomical ties, which should not necessarily be treated in the same way. We get into why bodywork is so important and why revisions are often overprescribed. My hope is that this conversation equips you with the tools you need to make the best decisions for your baby and your family when it comes to breastfeeding.

You can find Sarah on Instagram @sarah_clc_ibclc and on her Facebook page and website, listed below!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarahclcibclc?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Website: http://www.milkandhoneybreastfeeding.com/

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Today, we are talking with midwife Carey Glenn. In addition to her home birth midwifery practice, Carey is also an educator, bodyworker, mentor and rhythmic therapist. She weaves these passions together into unique offerings for her intimate community of in-person clients, mentorship students, and the wider world through online courses, speaking events and film screenings. She also co-produced the one-of-a-kind undisturbed birth documentary titled These Are My Hours. You can watch the film here.

In the episode, Carey and I discuss the hormonal cocktail of birth, the concept of embodiment, the importance of communication skills and the powerful practice of using rhythm as medicine throughout pregnancy, birth and motherhood. I hope you gain as much wisdom from this interview as I did!

You can find Carey on Instagram at @rootedbirth.education!

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In today’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Deanna Carell, DACM. Deanna is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She is board certified by the state of Florida’s medical board and currently practices in downtown Naples. She is originally from NJ where she earned her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and has a practice there with her sister Heather, who is also an acupuncturist. Her areas of speciality are women’s health and fertility and cosmetic acupuncture. She has been practicing for almost 10 years and now teaches acupuncture continuing education to other practitioners.

This episode is all about acupuncture in pregnancy and postpartum, and oh my gosh you guys did I enjoy this conversation. Dr. Carell does such a great job at demystifying the concept of acupuncture and its use in pregnancy, and I just know you guys are going to gain so much value from her.

You can find Dr. Carell on Instagram @deannacarellacupuncture!

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Welcome to the Holistic Pregnancy podcast! I'm your host, Taylor Shaffer: holistic pregnancy coach, virtual doula and self-proclaimed crunchy mom.
[You can find me on Instagram @nestedandnourished]

If you’re anything like me, you probably run against the grain a little bit, fight the status quo.. But deep down you just want life to be more simple. Getting back to real food, deep nourishment, living out your core values, and not letting someone else tell you how to live your life. Sound like you? Then you've found your place.

This show is your go-to resource for all things natural pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. And I’m just going to warn you now.. We don’t sugarcoat things around here. You are going to hear some raw and real stuff. And my hope is that you feel like you’re right here in the room with me and my guests during these conversations, because while we may be in different places on our journey, we’re all interested in the same things, right? We want to take care of our bodies and our families. We want to be informed. We’re not just getting dragged around, we’re grabbing life by the balls and saying “this is how I want to live and the legacy I’m going to leave for my kids.”

So! If this seems like your cup of tea, go ahead subscribe/follow the show wherever you get your podcasts so that you never miss an episode. Because I can guarantee that you are going to learn so much and gain so many valuable resources from this podcast, because otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it. I’m a consumer too and if I’m not gaining anything, I’m not sticking around. So believe me when I say, you are going to gain a whole lot from this show.

I'll see you next Tuesday! <3

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