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April Haugen

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Arianna Huffington

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John Gottman

Stephanie Dodier

Kathy Freston

Mariel Hemingway

Debi Silber

Candice Kumai

Kelly Brogan

Steven Lin

Neal Barnard

Michael Greger

JJ Virgin

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Ashley James

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April Haugen earned her Master of Science of Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University in 2014. Between 2010 and 2014 she attended over 160 births as a student midwife.  And from the year 2000 till now she has also been working as a doula.April is trained in herbal medicine and uses its ability to support the body’s natural healing in her midwifery care.Her master thesis was titled “Using herbal medicine for labor induction and augmentation: An evidence-based practice guideline for Licensed Midwives”
Resources:
Organic Catnip Tincture: http://amzn.to/1SBwewA
Organic Rasberry Leaf Tea: http://amzn.to/1SkaxC6
Supplements for lactation support recommended by Midwife April:Go-Lacta: http://amzn.to/1QuwOrl
Motherlove: http://amzn.to/1SBwKKM
VIDEOS:Reducing fear of birth in U.S. culture: Ina May Gaskin at TEDxSacramento https://youtu.be/S9LO1Vb54yk
How to Calm a Crying Baby in 5 Seconds (This REALLY works!)https://youtu.be/eK4O9N3DjJM
After watching that videos, get his book http://amzn.to/1VK5KwJ so you can learn his technique for calming crying babies.  Also, this book is an amazing gift for expecting parents. I was so thankful a good friend of mine gave me a copy when he found out I was pregnant! This is a MUST watch for all future parents and loved ones. We must support parents in delayed cord clamping! Penny Simkin on Delayed Cord Clampinghttps://youtu.be/W3RywNup2CM
BOOKS:The Womanly Art of Breast Feeding (Latest edition does not have a purple cover)http://amzn.to/1SBvsiZ
Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Ina May Gaskinhttp://amzn.to/1VK5duQ
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding:http://amzn.to/1VK7bvi
Websites:It is recommended that you look up local breastfeeding classes from:La Leche Leaguehttp://www.llli.org/
For breast milk donation (to receive or give) Facebook search HM4HB (Human Milk For Human Babies) and Eats On Feets. You will find local Facebook fan pages and Facebook groups to join. Ask them for guidance and recommendations. They are a great supportive community.April’s site: http://sunrisemidwifery.net/
Orgasmic Birth: www.orgasmicbirth.com
Midwives’ Association of Washington State:
http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/directory.html
Penny Simpkin: https://www.pennysimkin.com/
The BIG Push for Midwives:http://pushformidwives.nationbuilder.com/
 
 

April Haugen earned her Master of Science of Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University in 2014. Between 2010 and 2014 she attended over 160 births as a student midwife.  And from the year 2000 till now she has also been working as a doula.April is trained in herbal medicine and uses its ability to support the body’s natural healing in her midwifery care.Her master thesis was titled “Using herbal medicine for labor induction and augmentation: An evidence-based practice guideline for Licensed Midwives” Resources: Organic Catnip Tincture: <a href="http://amzn.to/1SBwewA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1SBwewA</a> Organic Rasberry Leaf Tea: <a href="http://amzn.to/1SkaxC6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1SkaxC6</a> Supplements for lactation support recommended by Midwife April:Go-Lacta: <a href="http://amzn.to/1QuwOrl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1QuwOrl</a> Motherlove: <a href="http://amzn.to/1SBwKKM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1SBwKKM</a> VIDEOS:Reducing fear of birth in U.S. culture: Ina May Gaskin at TEDxSacramento <a href="https://youtu.be/S9LO1Vb54yk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/S9LO1Vb54yk</a> How to Calm a Crying Baby in 5 Seconds (This REALLY works!)<a href="https://youtu.be/eK4O9N3DjJM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/eK4O9N3DjJM</a> After watching that videos, get his book <a href="http://amzn.to/1VK5KwJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1VK5KwJ</a> so you can learn his technique for calming crying babies.  Also, this book is an amazing gift for expecting parents. I was so thankful a good friend of mine gave me a copy when he found out I was pregnant! This is a MUST watch for all future parents and loved ones. We must support parents in delayed cord clamping! Penny Simkin on Delayed Cord Clamping<a href="https://youtu.be/W3RywNup2CM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/W3RywNup2CM</a> BOOKS:The Womanly Art of Breast Feeding (Latest edition does not have a purple cover)<a href="http://amzn.to/1SBvsiZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1SBvsiZ</a> Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin<a href="http://amzn.to/1VK5duQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1VK5duQ</a> Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding:<a href="http://amzn.to/1VK7bvi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1VK7bvi</a> Websites:It is recommended that you look up local breastfeeding classes from:La Leche League<a href="http://www.llli.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.llli.org/</a> For breast milk donation (to receive or give) Facebook search HM4HB (Human Milk For Human Babies) and Eats On Feets. You will find local Facebook fan pages and Facebook groups to join. Ask them for guidance and recommendations. They are a great supportive community.April’s site: <a href="http://sunrisemidwifery.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sunrisemidwifery.net/</a> Orgasmic Birth: <a href="http://www.orgasmicbirth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.orgasmicbirth.com</a> Midwives’ Association of Washington State: <a href="http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/directory.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/directory.html</a> Penny Simpkin: <a href="https://www.pennysimkin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pennysimkin.com/</a> The BIG Push for Midwives:<a href="http://pushformidwives.nationbuilder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pushformidwives.nationbuilder.com/</a>

23 You Just Gave Birth NOW WHAT with April Haugen and Ashley James on The Learn True Health Podcast

April Haugen earned her Master of Science in Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University in 2014. Between 2010 and 2014 she attended over 160 births as a student midwife.  And from the year 2000 till now she has also been working as a doula.April is trained in herbal medicine and uses its ability to support the body’s natural healing in her midwifery care.Her master thesis was titled “Using herbal medicine for labor induction and augmentation: An evidence-based practice guideline for Licensed Midwives”It’s shocking to her that nationwide the C-section rate in the United States is almost 40%.  It’s ridiculous to look at a room with 10 pregnant women and believe that 4 of them need a C-section.  Because our medical system is a for profit system we cannot always trust that our doctor or hospital has our best interests at heart. That is one of the many reasons why having a midwife and doula when going through your pregnancy, will help you have the best outcome possible.The United States, a country that is #1 out of 175 countries on spending the most amount of money on healthcare ranks 38th out of 175 countries for infant mortality!  There is something wrong here.  Statistically, working with a midwife and doula will decrease your chances of needing other medical interventions like C-section or pain management, like an epidural. Epidurals increase the chance of needing a C-section and C-sections increase the chance of both mother and baby experiencing life-threatening complications and death.April shares that when a woman feels supported during her birth she is statistically less likely to need or want medical interventions, thus one of the ways these holistic health practitioners help to decrease infant mortality.Here’s What You’ll Discover:•    How to have a positive birth experience•    What is a doula•    What is a midwife•     How women can decrease their chances of having a C-section by creating a supportive team around her and her partner.•    What is going on in the mainstream medical system that isn’t working around giving birth and what we can learn from midwives to decrease needing medical interventions like C-section and epidurals. Health AH-HA Moment:Start interviewing and pick your midwife before becoming pregnant. Your midwife will get to know you and help you navigate your whole pregnancy and birth.Check out these videos:
The Business of Being Born [FULL MOVIE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvljyvU_ZGE
 
Orgasmic Birth Movie Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG_6IVmXvr0
Ina May Gaskin on the Human Impact of Hi-Tech Birthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GVYjcr4wrg
Resource:April’s site: https://www.facebook.com/bellybuddy.doula
Orgasmic Birth: www.orgasmicbirth.com
Midwives’ Association of Washington State:
Even if you are not in Washington State, check out this link and read the studies and statistics. It is AMAZING!
http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/for-consumers/current-research-consumers.html
 
Penny Simpkin (The Godmother of Doulas): https://www.pennysimkin.com/
Infant mortality rate by country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_infant_mortality_rate
 
 

April Haugen earned her Master of Science in Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University in 2014. Between 2010 and 2014 she attended over 160 births as a student midwife.  And from the year 2000 till now she has also been working as a doula.April is trained in herbal medicine and uses its ability to support the body’s natural healing in her midwifery care.Her master thesis was titled “Using herbal medicine for labor induction and augmentation: An evidence-based practice guideline for Licensed Midwives”It’s shocking to her that nationwide the C-section rate in the United States is almost 40%.  It’s ridiculous to look at a room with 10 pregnant women and believe that 4 of them need a C-section.  Because our medical system is a for profit system we cannot always trust that our doctor or hospital has our best interests at heart. That is one of the many reasons why having a midwife and doula when going through your pregnancy, will help you have the best outcome possible.The United States, a country that is #1 out of 175 countries on spending the most amount of money on healthcare ranks 38th out of 175 countries for infant mortality!  There is something wrong here.  Statistically, working with a midwife and doula will decrease your chances of needing other medical interventions like C-section or pain management, like an epidural. Epidurals increase the chance of needing a C-section and C-sections increase the chance of both mother and baby experiencing life-threatening complications and death.April shares that when a woman feels supported during her birth she is statistically less likely to need or want medical interventions, thus one of the ways these holistic health practitioners help to decrease infant mortality.Here’s What You’ll Discover:•    How to have a positive birth experience•    What is a doula•    What is a midwife•     How women can decrease their chances of having a C-section by creating a supportive team around her and her partner.•    What is going on in the mainstream medical system that isn’t working around giving birth and what we can learn from midwives to decrease needing medical interventions like C-section and epidurals. Health AH-HA Moment:Start interviewing and pick your midwife before becoming pregnant. Your midwife will get to know you and help you navigate your whole pregnancy and birth.Check out these videos: The Business of Being Born [FULL MOVIE]<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvljyvU_ZGE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvljyvU_ZGE</a> Orgasmic Birth Movie Trailer<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG_6IVmXvr0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG_6IVmXvr0</a> Ina May Gaskin on the Human Impact of Hi-Tech Birth<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GVYjcr4wrg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GVYjcr4wrg</a> Resource:April’s site: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bellybuddy.doula" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bellybuddy.doula</a> Orgasmic Birth: <a href="http://www.orgasmicbirth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.orgasmicbirth.com</a> Midwives’ Association of Washington State: Even if you are not in Washington State, check out this link and read the studies and statistics. It is AMAZING! <a href="http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/for-consumers/current-research-consumers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonmidwives.org/for-consumers/current-research-consumers.html</a> Penny Simpkin (The Godmother of Doulas): <a href="https://www.pennysimkin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pennysimkin.com/</a> Infant mortality rate by country: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_infant_mortality_rate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_infant_mortality_rate</a>

19 BIRTHING HEROES Doulas and Midwives with April Haugen and Ashley James on The Learn True Health Podcast