Nurturing An Optimal Birth

In this episode we will continue our conversation with Chantal Traub about nurturing the amazing process of birth with optimal biomechanics as well as interoception and the polyvagal principles of nervous system harmony. Chantal Traub, NBC-HWC, CD(DONA), LCCE, CCCE is an experienced birth doula, childbirth educator and wellness coach. In her 20-plus years in practice, she has gained international recognition for her expertise on pelvic health and her innovative Pushing Power method. Through her classes, her one-on-one work and her doula practice, she helped thousands of moms to successfully journey through childbirth with increased understanding, ultimately minimizing trauma and enhancing the birth experience. You can find Chantal on podcasts such as "Next Question" with Katie Couric, "The Women's Health Podcast" and the Polyvagal Institute Conference. She co-authored an Amazon best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Find her Pushing Power workshops and one-on-one birth-coaching at chantaltraub.com . Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at:

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Nurturing An Optimal Birth is an episode from Pathways to Family Wellness by Brendan Riordan.

This episode is 57:28 long.

This episode was published on Jun 25, 2025.

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