# Feeling Safe, Supported, and Connected During Birth and Postpartum: Exploring Polyvagal Principles

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Podcast: [Pathways to Family Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pathways-to-family-wellness-906626)
Published: 2024-11-13T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode we speak with Chantal Traub about the polyvagal principles and the importance of feeling safe, supported, and connected during birth and postpartum. 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 #1 best selling book, The Pelvic Floor: Everything you needed to know sooner. Current and past editions of the magazine can be found at: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/

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