My name is Lavondria Foreman and I am the person behind @blackwomendobirthwork on IG.

I am a doula turned student midwife and am embarking on my last leg of school to officially becoming a midwife! But among other things I am a black women who has seen and heard countless times of black women being mistreated in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. So in all things I do I am trying to change the narrative for black women. Welcome, Lavondria, to the show, and welcome listener back to The Perinatal Podcast!

Find Lavondria! Black Women Do Birthwork (@blackwomendobirthwork) • Instagram photos and videos Thanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I’d love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don’t forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a monthly subscription at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠ or ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠. Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

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I've received so many wonderful comments and stories from you all over the years, and I think it's time to share them on the show! It's incredibly validating to hear from others and realize we're not alone on our mental health journeys. Plus, your insights and tips for making improvements in your lives are truly inspiring.

If you'd like to share your story, feel free to email me at Meg@MegDukeLCSW.com. And if you're feeling up for it, you can even send a voice memo!

Welcome to The Perinatal Podcast - The Mini Episodes!

Thanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast - The Mini Episodes. I’d love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don’t forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too!

You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a monthly subscription at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠ or ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠.

Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

In this episode of The Perinatal Podcast, I had the enormous pleasure to chat with Alice Johnstone, The Postnatal Pilates Coach, to discuss the value of avoiding perfection and instead implementing care routines in small, consistent ways. We emphasize the importance of spending time on health and wellness, not just for ourselves but also as role models for future generations. Alice also challenges the notion of being "low maintenance" and encourages women to embrace taking up space. We explore the idea that it’s okay to not feel 100% all the time—it's okay to not be okay. Plus, we uncover the surprising connection between your TMJ and pelvis, and why evolving forward is the goal, never bouncing back. Welcome back to The Perinatal Podcast! Find Alice! https://www.yourtimepilates.com/free-7-step-guide Thanks so much for joining me for this episode of The Perinatal Podcast. I’d love for you to write a review of my show on your app, and don’t forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can access additional mental wellness content and ad-free episodes by purchasing a monthly subscription at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theperinatalpodcast/subscribe⁠ or ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531⁠. Follow me at @AmplifyWellnessWithMeg on Instagram and find Meg Duke LCSW on Facebook. You can also look for The Perinatal Podcast content by searching the hashtag, #ThePerinatalPodcast. Our show is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.