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Classes for first-time parents that can boost confidence and ease stress

5 Essential Tips for First-Time Parents: Insights from Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter

Amy is joined by Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter to discuss her journey into birth work, the witch hunt against midwifery, and how through education and advocacy we can create better birth stories for ourselves and our children.

Alchemizing Birth Education and Advocacy with Birthsmarter's Ashley Brichter. Her journey will change the way you look at childbirth, parenting, and the importance of practical, compassionate support.

Part 2 - Personal Choices, Powerful Families: Deciding What's Right for You with Ashley Brichter, Founder of Birthsmarter

Part 1 - The Epidural Dilemma: Mommy Mental Battles & Smarter Birth Decisions with Ashley Brichter, Founder of Birthsmarter

Mental Load, Lost Dinosaurs, and Shoulding Yourself with Ashley Brichter (Fair Play Facilitator)

Recognizing, Appreciating, and Integrating Earliest Life Experiences

Unbiased, Inclusive, & Accessible Birthing Classes with Ashley Brichter, Owner of Birthsmarter

We dive into how to get your partner ready for postpartum and incorporating the Fair Play method into your relationship.

We discuss the value of birth classes (whether it is your first child or third child), how physiological birth works, the history of birth in the US, and birth preferences vs birth plans.

Managing Overwhelming Moments & Birth Smarter with Ashley Brichter

How to Navigate the Stages of Labor with Ashley Brichter

A rallying cry for courageous dads out there to be the first to invite other dads to be your friend.

Ashley and Erin discussed the importance of unbiased and inclusive birth education and support, drawing from Ashley's own home birth experience to highlight systemic issues, particularly regarding Black women's birthing experiences. Ashley promoted a shift towards patient-centered care, individual advocacy, and integrating medical interventions with feminist principles, emphasizing the need for systemic reform and equitable partnerships.

How to "Birth Smarter" with Birthsmarter Founder, Ashley Brichter

How to have a better (fearless) and empowering birthing experience and intentionality in parenting through birth education with Birthsmarter founder Ashley Brichter