When Toni Harmon launched her award-winning
documentary, MICROBIRTH, she
wanted to shout from the rooftops about the critical microscopic
events happening during pregnancy, birth, and
breastfeeding.
She believes that this is critical knowledge that every
healthcare professional should know about and should care
about to help empower parents with full informed
choice.
After all, the infant microbiome is a field of science that
strongly supports vaginal birth (when possible), immediate
skin-to-skin contact, and exclusive breastfeeding. This enables the
optimal training of the infant immune system to benefit a child's
lifelong health.
That's why she created the Microbirth School, an online course
offering continuing education for healthcare
professionals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Toni went from filming horror films to filming childbirth
(0:35)
What is the microbiome (4:46)
Supporting a healthy pregnancy (12:43)
Being obsessed with cleanliness isn’t always good (17:13)
Benefits of living on a farm (19:20)
How to support your baby’s microbiome if you have a c-section
(25:15)
Can a Mom request Swab Seeding? (31:07)
Do your own research and raise your kids in the best way you
can (32:25)
Be excited about the microbiome and open your mind to new
possibilities (34:49)
If you've been curious about what those blue vials are at the
health food store, tune into episode 15. Cilla Whatcott, PHD and
Certified Homeopath reminds us that cells are designed to heal.
Vaccines and antibiotics suppress immunity. With a supportive,
loving environment, the body will thrive.
About the Podcast
New, expectant or aspiring mama? You’ve come to the right place. Learn from holistic health experts—and moms like you—about the importance and how-tos of self-care in a mind-body approach to pregnancy, birth and motherhood.