Episode 021 - Childbirth Educator and Founder of Birth Smarter for Expectant Moms of All Ages w/ Ashley Brichter
Pregnancy After 40Show Notes
Ashley Brichter, a certified childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor is the founder of Birth Smarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents virtually across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined the 3-Actions of Physiological Birth, the core of Birth Smarter’s curriculum. Ashley shares her fresh perspective on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting to individuals and groups. To hear more, tune in to this episode for Ashley’s childbirth advice and suggestions for expectant moms of all ages.
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