All About Birth Balls With Emily Wannenburg of 4th Trimester Fitness® Method

September 24, 2023/Victoria Wilson CD(DONA)/Doula Well

The use of birth balls is widespread these days, but have you truly unlocked their potential?

Emily Wannenburg, creator of the 4th Trimester Fitness Method® is here to give us the inside scoop on birth balls!

If you’ve been pregnant or worked in birth for any length of time, you are likely familiar with the concept of a birth ball. (Or at the very least admired aesthetic birth photography featuring birth balls!) The use of birth balls is widespread these days, but have you truly unlocked their potential? Emily Wannenburg, creator of the 4th Trimester Fitness Method®, is a pioneer in the field of movement in the perinatal period. In addition to introducing the birth ball as an essential tool of birth doula practice, our vibrant conversation explores the nuances of birth preparation, postpartum healing, and professional development.

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Victoria Wilson CD(DONA)

Victoria Wilson CD(DONA) has practiced in Central Kentucky as a birth doula and childbirth educator since 2015. Past clients speak to Victoria's compassion, expertise, and intuition as a birth doula. As creator of The Birth Doula Client Workbook, Victoria has condensed her proven process with her clients into a succinct template for other doulas! She runs thriving social media accounts with the goal of educating and encouraging followers on related topics. Learn more at motherwelldoula.com or join the conversation on Instagram (@motherwelldoula).

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