If a baby always turns their head one way or nurses better on one side, there’s a reason.

In this episode, Meaghan Beames explores the root causes of side preference—like birth compression, fascial strain, oral ties, and more—and explains how craniosacral therapy helps restore symmetry, comfort, and developmental ease.

Episode Timestamps:

02:31 – Defining side preference in babies and why it matters

04:00 – How Side Preference shows up

04:38 – Common signs: C-shape posture, rolling patterns, feeding asymmetries

06:58 – In-utero positioning and its long-term effects

10:34 – Birth interventions and their impact on spinal and fascial tension

14:41 – Torticollis and whole-body fascial restrictions

15:51 – Oral ties, genetic predispositions, and structural anomalies

19:25 – Environmental factors: swaddling, baby containers, and movement habits

23:51 – Developmental, feeding, and nervous system impacts of side preference

25:52 – Meaghan’s CST approach for assessing and treating side preference

29:23 – Practitioner tips and caregiver education

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Grace Pastuck, a birth and postpartum doula from Edmonton, shares her transformative journey into doula work after a challenging birth experience.

Her story highlights the vital role of bodywork, the power of mentorship, and the importance of creating supportive communities for new families.

Grace is a powerhouse birth worker based in Edmonton, Alberta, and the founder of Birth Pools by Grace, where she sells beautiful white birth pools, peanut balls, labour combs, and more.

She’s a passionate advocate for water birth, babywearing, and childbirth education, and she’s built an incredible community of over 15,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Oh — and she’s doing all of this while raising a toddler boy!

Episode Timestamps:

01:22 – Grace shares her background and doula work

04:49 – The birth that started it all: Grace’s origin story as a doula

06:51 – From nursing school to 15 doula inquiries a month

08:13 – Fast labor, difficult postpartum: Her baby’s struggle

10:51 – The chiropractic visit that changed everything

12:51 – From revision to recovery: Breastfeeding and bodywork

16:04 – Milestone assessments and how crawling came after walking

20:19 – Discovering annatto and food dye allergies

24:10 – How Grace mentors doulas to build networks and educate clients

30:37 — Closing & how to connect with Grace

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Ever wondered what’s really going on during an infant CST session?

In this episode, Meaghan Beames breaks down what she’s feeling for, how she works with the baby (not on them), and what actually changes in the body.

Whether you're a parent or a professional, this behind-the-scenes look will deepen your understanding of CST!

Episode Timestamps:

01:18 – What people wonder about CST sessions

02:45 – How initial baby observation sets the tone

03:34 – The weight of a credit card: CST’s gentle touch

04:11 – Listening to fascia and cerebral spinal fluid

06:30 – Signs of cranial imbalance and their impact on feeding, sleep, and development

08:31 – Releasing birth compression and nervous system down-regulation

10:25 – What visible changes can look like in real time

12:59 – Why CST doesn’t follow a routine or fixed protocol

14:18 – The importance of caregiver energy in the session

15:20 – What happens after the session: integration, fussiness, and long naps

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