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The Mindful Womb Podcast

Clara O"Rourke - Clear Light Birth

The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your

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All Episodes

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64: The 5 Things That Slow Down Labor And What To Do...

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2024/11/12

Does the evidence show perineal massage is effective at preventing tearing? We are going to review the research and share if it’s worth it to spend time to do perineal massage to reduce tearing.In this episode, we dive into the following:What mindsets can impact our laborThe 5 things that can cause labor to slow downWhat to do when things have slowed downDon’t forget to check out the blog post Resources mentioned:>> Episode 01. Most effective way to reduce labor pain and prep...

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63: How to Create A Baby Registry That Actually...

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2024/11/05

What so you need on your registry that will leave you feeling prepared for your newborn? Today we are joined be Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of BeHerVillage who is changing the narrative about how we prepare for parenthood and how being intentional about how we create our baby registry can make all the difference.We will cover:Biggest mistakes most people make when making their baby registries How to prepare your family for the transition of parenthoodEssentials families should add to their...

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62: Perineal Massage During Pregnancy: Does It Really...

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2024/10/29

Does the evidence show perineal massage is effective at preventing tearing? We are going to review the research and share if it’s worth it to spend time to do perineal massage to reduce tearing.In this episode, we dive into the following:An overview of the tear types and recoveryWhat is perineal massageWhether perineal massage reduces the chances of tearingTrigger warning: perineal tears, episiotomy, sexual assaultDon’t forget to check out the blog postResources mentioned:>> FREE ...

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61: How Reiki and Shadow Work Enhance Fertility -...

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2024/10/22

Energy blockages can impact your ability to conceive. Carolina Sotomayor shares how reiki healing can complement fertiliy treatments to heal the womb and conceive more easily.In this episode, we dive into the following:Establishing emotional safety in order to healHow to identify when you’re making fear based decisionsWhat reiki is and how it worksHow connecting with your emotions can help deepen your connection with your wombCommon imbalances that can lead to infertility The power of sh...

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60: How to Prepare for Labor Without Getting...

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2024/10/15

Feeling Overwhelmed with Birth Prep? You’re Not Alone!Preparing for birth can feel like an avalanche of information—books, videos, classes, social media, and unsolicited advice seem to come from all directions. Many pregnant people feel torn between wanting to know everything and feeling paralyzed by the sheer amount of information available.In this week’s podcast episode, I shared actionable steps to help you prepare for birth without drowning in a sea of information. The goal is to make you...

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59: The Art of Receiving: Danielle’s Fertility...

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2024/10/08

From IVF, to connecting with an egg donor, to dealing with challenges in pregnancy, Danielle shares the ups and downs of her journey of concieving her daughter at age 45. She offers amazing insights to mindset shifts that lead to empowerment among the most challenging moments. In this episode, we dive into the following:Mindset shifts that helped through a 5 year fertility journeyFinding providers who will partner with you authenticallyCreating boundaries with friends and family through ...

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58: 3 Things You Need to Know Before Selecting The...

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2024/10/01

Choosing where you give birth is one of the most crucial decisions you'll make in your birth journey. It's easy to make choices based on convenience or recommendations, but what if those decisions are founded on outdated or incomplete information? In this episode, we will uncover the real factors you should consider when selecting a hospital or birth location to ensure a positive and empowering birth experience.In this episode, we dive into the following:Why your choice REALLY mattersUndersta...

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57: Birth as a Portal: Exploring the Energetic...

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2024/09/24

Understanding energetics of birth and it’s healing capacity with author Tami Kent.In this episode, we dive into the following:How to become more aware of your own energy fieldUsing your breath as a healing modalityTechniques to access the energy in your wombBirth as an energetic portalTrigger warning: gendered languageYou can learn more about Tami’s work and her books at www.wildfeminine.comDon’t forget to check out the blog postResources mentioned:>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears G...

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56: 4 Ways to Avoid Coercion and Have a Empowering...

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2024/09/17

What if I told you that some things your doctor says during labor might not be for your safety, but rather to maintain a sense of control? Today, we’re unpacking the complex topic of informed consent and coercive practices in childbirth. Understanding these nuances can drastically change your birth experience. In this episode, we dive into the following:How to identify coercive strategies4 ways to avoid coercion by leaning into informed consentAdvocacy techniques to help you in pregnancy...

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55. How to Boost Fertility With Mind-Body Techniques-...

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2024/09/10

Learn mind-body approaches to getting pregnant without it taking over your life with Spenser Brassard, Certified Life Coach, Top-Rated Podcast Host and Author. In this episode, we dive into the following:How Spenser navigated a 8 year infertility journeyPractical steps to integrate mindfulness into your fertility journeyHow to combat perfectionism and address shaming tendenciesFinding our identify when we are trying or not trying to conceive Addressing the fear of the unknown T...

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54: Is It Safe to Eat and Drink During Labor?...

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2024/09/03

Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t” eat or have to stick to clear fluids duirng labor? Is this evidence-based? Let’s unpack the research so you can make a choice that is best for you.In this episode, we dive into the following:Why do hospitals tell people they “can’t eat or drink during laborWhat are the risks and benefits of eating during laborHow to navigate hospital policies that say you can’t eat of drink during laborLabor snack recommendationsTrigger warning: discussion of risk of ...

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53: Preparing Your Body for a Smoother Birth - with...

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2024/08/27

There are things you can do in pregnancy that will help yoe prepare for a smoother birth. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about how to prepare for a smoother birth.In this episode, we dive into the following:How baby’s position can mead to a smoother birthMyths about pelvic anatomy and “narrow hips”How to prepare pelvic floor muscles for birthHow to push...

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52: How to Harness Altered States of Consciousness To...

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2024/08/20

Ready to learn how you can harness the power of your mind to ride the waves of labor and reduce pain? Altered states of consciousness have been widely studied in labor and they can help us naviate birth with more easeIn this episode, we dive into the following:What are altered state of consciousness and how do they relate to laborHow to access altered state of consciousness in laborWhat can disrupt your meditative stateThe science behind altered state of consciousness and why they work to red...

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51: Overcoming Loss & Finding Joy in Pregnancy...

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2024/08/13

Steph and Iman share their conception and birth story, highlighting the lessons learned and the ways in which their experience with an infertility diagnosis and prengnacy after loss can inspire others.In this episode, we dive into the following:Navigating an infertility journey in partnershipOvercoming lossFinding joy in the journey to parenthoodManaging gestational diabetes and preeclampsiaFinding agency in the induction processHow to drop into a meditiative state during laborSeeing out grat...

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50: What's a Doula and Is It Worth Hiring One?

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2024/08/06

Wondering what a doula is an whether you should consider hiring one? In this episode, we dive into the following:What a doula is and how they support birthThe research on the effectiveness of doulasHow doulas can improve the birth experience for families of color Doula support for LGBTQIA+ familiesReasons hiring a doula might not be the right fit for youFinancial support for doula servicesDon’t forget to check out the blog postResources mentioned:>> A Path to A Powerful ...

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49: Navigating Trust In Your Body After Infertility...

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2024/07/30

Trusting our bodies after infertility treatment can be a challenge… but there are strategies that can help us regain this trust and confidence. Today we are joined by Jessica Katz a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health therapist. She is the owner of Empress Counseling, a therapy practice specializing in mental health services for infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges.In this episode, we dive into the following:Dealing with an infertility diagnosis ...

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48:Is Your Due Date Wrong? How An Incorrect Due Date...

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2024/07/23

What if I told you there is a good chance your due date was calculated incorrectly… or even… there really is no such thing as a due date.In this episode, we dive into the following:Why most due dates are actually incorrectHow to get the most accurate due date estimateWhen you can realistically expect your baby to be bornAnd how an inaccurate due date can impact your birth experienceDon’t forget to check out the blog postResources mentioned:>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class>&g...

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47: Enjoying Pain-Free Sex After Giving Birth - The...

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2024/07/15

Experiencing painful sex postpartum? Let’s talk about what’s causing it and what to do about it. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about why this happens and how you get back on track to enjoying your sex life againIn this episode, we dive into the following:The support gap postpartumThe types of pain during sxx postpartumHow to massage your c-section scar...

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46: The Induction Decision: Handling Pressure and...

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2024/07/02

The rates of induction have drastically increased over the years… and many providers are recommending everyone get induced at 39 weeks. Why? And how do you make a choice that feels right for you.In this episode, we dive into the following:What’s an inductionWhy are so many people getting recommended to induce at 39 weeksHow to decide if an induction is the right choice for youHow to mindfully prepare for an inductionDon’t forget to check out the blog postResources mentioned:>> A P...

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45: Navigating Inclusive Birth Support & Deeping Your...

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2024/06/25

Let’s talk about inclusive care for expecting individuals. In this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabrina Ortolano (she/her), a Birth Doula of nearly thirty years and owner of IPSB, Los Angeles’ longest-running massage and bodywork school. As a queer birthworker and body worker, Sabrina shares her wisdom about how to take a holistic approach to finding affirming care while also deepening your mind-body connection. In this episode, we dive into the following:How ...

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