But then, in the final months of pregnancy, they learn that their baby isn't positioned as optimally as possible for labor, maybe their baby is posterior and causing extra back pressure, or maybe their baby is even breech and natural birth looks out of reach.
Some women will struggle with various levels of pelvic floor dysfunction, like incontinence or prolapse. Or they may have abdominal muscle separation after birth. Or they may experience a lot of hip, back, or rib cage pain during pregnancy.
I know this sounds like a lot to worry about because we're told by the conventional medical system that this is normal and beyond our control.
But is it really beyond your control?
All of these situations are the result of a mix of stress and long-term body compensations that affect optimal function of the body under the changes of pregnancy and birth.
Most importantly, these situations can be minimized, and sometimes avoided with an approach that identifies and assesses physical patterns and provides simple tools to rewire them.
This is why following a program specifically designed for pregnancy and birth can improve so many aspects of your pregnancy and birth experience.
This is why I became a Certified Body Ready Method Pro®.
The Body Ready Method is an approach to body awareness and movement that helps you assess your current patterns and identify the most effective tools for you to rewire your physiology for optimal form and function in pregnancy and birth.
Optimizing the form and the function of your tissues means you can find more comfort in your pregnancy, confidence in your body's readiness to birth, and security in your postpartum healing.
Combination of pregnancy & birth education, prenatal Qi Gong exercises, and/or breathwork
Perfect for those who want to build a community of other women while preparing for birth
Virtual & in-person options (Redmond, WA)
Can be combined with one-on-one, nutrition, acupuncture, breathwork, and/or childbirth education
Register for the Body Ready Program® taught by the creator of the Body Ready Method
Three program options: pregnancy, birth, postpartum
Perfect for those with busy schedules who need a program that can be done anytime, anywhere
Can be combined with one-on-one assessments for a more custom experience
Plus, when you combine the Body Ready Method approach with Natural Birth Compass Physiologic Birth & Prenatal Wellness program you have a complete package to set you up for a pregnancy, birth and postpartum that unfolds exactly as nature intended.
Contact me to discuss package options.
This program is a compilation of 15 years of birthwork influenced by Eastern and Western practices built on a foundation of:
Blending modern science and the wisdom of the nature of physiologic pregnancy and birth to bring knowledge and peace to your mind
Movement awareness exercises based on ancient Qi Gong techniques adapted for pregnancy to bring comfort and peace to your body
Breathwork, meditative hypnosis and a unique approach to communication strategies to unlock your subconscious and bring peace to your spirit
The tools in this program will help you to:
Get crystal clear on your desires for your birth and feel confident communicating those desires with your birth team
Understand the natural physiology of birth so well you know how to prevent unnecessary interventions & complications
Attune to your core and pelvic floor so you can reduce your risk of tearing by 90% or more
Create a weekly routine that increases your relaxation and energy for a more comfortable pregnancy and birth experience
Actually believe in your body's ability to give birth naturally
STORIES FROM HAPPY MOMS
I've been seeing Tristin for several years now and I have recommended her to so many people in my life, for a multitude of issues. For one - she seems to be a miracle worker on the fertility front. She has helped not just me, but my sister and more friends than I can count on my fingers - all with health issues or histories of miscarriages or years of infertility - carry out healthy pregnancies and beautiful, healthy babies. She has an amazing understanding of how the whole body works together and can tend to issues ranging from pain to temporary sickness to chronic illness. She also uses needles the most efficiently that I have ever experienced (meaning you won't be laying there with fifty needles - she knows where to put maybe four or five that are just as effective). I can't recommend her enough.
~Anya
I've had the privilege of working with Tristin for about 8 years. I originally went to see her after being recommended by a friend and have subsequently told basically anyone who will listen about how helpful and healing her work is. She has helped me with a number of issues but most notably, a difficult fertility journey and then 2 healthy pregnancies - one set of twins and a singleton. Her breadth of knowledge is remarkable and rare. I'm grateful for her curious and thoughtful approach. She is a force of sanity and balance in a health system that for me, can be overwhelming and anxiety producing.
~Hilary H.
I couldn't recommend Tristin enough. My first ever experience with acupuncture was with Tristin, and she put me at ease immediately. We spent the first portion of the visit talking, so she could get to know me in a holistic way. By the time we got to needles, they were practically a minor detail! I walk away from my visits with Tristin feeling calm and empowered. She truly has a gift.
~Karen Q.
I'm Tristin, and I love helping women optimize their prenatal health and have a fulfilling birth.
My focus is helping women reduce the risk of pregnancy and birth complications with holistic approaches so they can have the birth they want and avoid interventions they don't need.
After earning my Master's degree in Chinese medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle in 2006, I open my practice in Bellevue and Redmond. Though my education was of the highest standards for Chinese medicine, and it prepared me technically for the practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, I felt that something was missing from my knowledge base. After studying with several amazing teachers who provided more technical knowledge, in 2011 I finally found the mentor who would provide me the insights into Chinese medicine I was looking for that helped me become a more holistic practitioner. In the coming years, my mentor, Dr Yaron Seidman, and I would publish a book, Hunyuan Fertility: Conception, Babies & Miracles.
I have also earned certificates in childbirth education, clinical whole foods nutrition, breathwork facilitation, the Body Ready Method© for pregnancy and birth, as well as the Holistic Doula training and a 10-month immersion in Quantum Midwifery practices from the Matrona.
With this combination of tools, I create unique and individual support packages for each woman I serve to help her reach her health and wellness goals to be able to say "I loved being pregnant and giving birth!".
Contact me today if you would like to incorporate an integrative approach into your pregnancy care.
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