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A podcast dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. In this podcast, we will cover the strategies to help you stay healthy and active during pregnancy, and confidently recover after childbirth, so that you can get back to your old (new) self, with a bubba by your side. You will find some amazing interviews with professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and doctors, as well as birth stories from ...
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Welcome friends to Orgasmagic your favorite podcast! Be ready for deep shit high vibes on all things turning pain into pleasure, sex into worship, hardships into power, maiden into mother, birth into ecstasy, and dreams into reality! Let’s keep it sexy with comedy, poetry, rap, solo shows, wise words, motivational talks, rituals, and epic people sharing their gifts.
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In this podcast I deconstruct the romanticism holding up the adoption industry and expose the lies, abuse, and pain that gets silenced. I'm here to unwrap the shiny bow around adoption and speak my truths as an adoptee. In doing so, I explain what it means and what it feels like to “come out of the fog”. This isn't your feel good podcast, I am an angry, healing and honest adoptee.
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The birth-ed podcast

Megan Rossiter, birth-ed

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Bringing you the information you thought you'd get in your antenatal appointments, but didnt. The birth-ed podcast opens up conversations about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenthood, with the World's leading women's health & parenting experts- from Midwives to Obstetricians, Doulas to Activists. Host and founder of birth-ed, Megan Rossiter is your warm guide, a gentle holding hand through these vulnerable moments of pregnancy, birth and parenting. If you want to feel safe, nurtured ...
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Yoga Birth Babies

Deb Flashenberg and Independent Podcast Network

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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Life After Birth with Yara Heary

Yara Heary - Perinatal Psychologist | Educator | Speaker

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Life after birth is a podcast hosted by me; mother, psychologist and coach, Yara Heary. This is where I'll talk to women about their complex experiences of being a mother. You'll find me talking to experts but not how you've heard them talk before. I'll be asking them about their experiences behind their expertise - who were they before a mother, how has it changed them, and who have they become.
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Rewire For Birth Podcast

Dr. Cindy Tahhan, B.S.C., ND

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Dr. Cindy Tahhan, ND is a naturopathic doctor and birth guardian. This podcast is about rewiring how we think about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by offering a holistic perspective that empowers you to embrace your journey with confidence and strength. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with experts, valuable advice, and birth stories to help you feel prepared and empowered. We’ll dive deep into the transformative experience of bringing new life into the world and explore ways to make ...
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ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk

Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC

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Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real life stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption at ...
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MyMaine Birth

Angela Laferriere

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MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you. As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, as a certified Maine birth photogr ...
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A podcast dedicated to educating and empowering women from preconception, pregnancy, birth, and through early motherhood on wellness lifestyle. The host, Dr. Laura Brayton, is a maternity/pediatric chiropractor and mother who has hand-selected experts in natural, holistic health-care specialties to shine light on options and choices during this exciting phase of a woman’s life.
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Mom and Mind

Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C

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Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realit ...
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Grab a snack, maybe some Kleenex, and get comfortable. Join Hannah Cordle (birth mother) and Medea Abrego (adoptive mother) as they delve into their past, present, and future to show how empathy led them to their openness in adoption of the one amazing boy that brought them together. Be prepared for all emotions from laughter to tears as they explore the many faces of adoption.
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Do you long to experience pregnancy, birth and motherhood on a deeper level? Do you desire to explore new knowledge and perspectives, to practice tuning into and trusting your own innate wisdom, and to embody your most authentic version of self? If that’s a “heck yaaaa” I hear, then WELCOME dear sister. You’re in the right place. In this space we bring so much reverence to the rite of passage that is the maiden to mother journey. Join Lauren Fortuna-Floch for unfiltered and inspiring convers ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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Remember YOur Power is a podcast that focuses on the Remembrance of the Inner Power that we all possess as women in various aspects and areas of our lives. Group conversations on topics that in fact ask us to Remember Our Power.
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Follow people as they journey into the most complex transformation they will ever experience – matrescence – the transition into motherhood. Each episode is one deeply emotional and moving story about being shaken up and rearranged into the next version of oneself. Join us as we uncover the wide spectrum of stories representing one of the most human experiences there is – the birth of a mother.
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Hey pregnant mama! Feeling overwhelmed by an avalanche of advice? Wish someone would spell out your options, and not just the routine ones? You're not alone. I am SO excited to bring you The Empowered Pregnancy Podcast, your shortcut to evidence-based info, minus the fluff. On my show, we question the status quo, nerd-out on some research, and keep it REAL with the unfiltered truth. Oh ya, and we’re hella productive. I'm talking about that mile-long pregnancy to-do list….you know, the one wi ...
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This Podcast is for moms who want to get consistent in their routines, feel abundant with time and find joy in living their purpose by partnering with God and slowing down to accomplish the most important things through the power of 5 Minute Habits! Tonya Wirfs is a Mom of 5, Wife, Habits Coach, Speaker, Mother of Influence, Disciple Thought Leader, Birth It Forward Ambassador and Facilitator for The Single Mom KC. You can connect with her on FB or IG @5MinuteHabitsForMoms.
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Mothers talking podcast

Jenna Rutherford Natalie Meddings

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Natalie Meddings and Jenna Rutherford are mothers talking. We chat babies, birth and bigger motherhood issues. Sometimes it’s us and sometimes it’s another mother (or father) sharing their story. So grab a cuppa, settle in and come be part of the chat.
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The Three Generations

The Three Generations

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We’re Robin, Courtney and Alexis, three generations of women chatting about our life experiences since the loss of Jaime— daughter, sister and mother. Birth, death, and all that’s in between, we want to share it with you.
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Welcome to Motherhood Flow, your go-to motherhood podcast with a good mix of VBAC preparation tips and VBAC birth stories. While I focus heavily on VBAC and prevention of unnecessary c-sections, you can bet I'll be discussing topics from preconception to birth, to mothering toddlers and navigating your relationship after children, I cover it all here. Get ready for insightful conversations, expert interviews, and personal stories. Motherhood Flow is your space to walk through birth and mothe ...
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My name is Sarah Trott. I'm a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I've benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about t ...
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The Midwives' Cauldron

Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed

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Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater ci ...
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This is a place for you to find the information and support you need to make the transition to motherhood an empowering one.Together your hosts Kelly Wilkes and Bree Holling will combine evidence-based information with personal insight to help you heal from past experiences, make informed and empowered decisions, grow as individuals and mothers and find solidarity in this journey that is matrescence. Whether you are a mother, a birth worker or just a woman driven to be the best version of he ...
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Welcome to Ask the Doulas! This podcast is tailored to expectant parents and those with newborns or toddlers at home. It is also great for those who are in the early stages of their fertility journeys. Gain insights and guidance from the experts themselves on becoming a parent no matter if this is your first baby or your fifth. The featured doulas offer trusted support, sharing effective self-care and early parenting approaches. Let them be your trusted coaches as you make optimal decisions ...
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OHbaby! magazine brings you the OHbaby! Empowered Parent Podcast. We're bringing our experts to you with advice you can trust, so you can feel empowered through your parenting journey. Sharing interviews and personal stories from real parents and industry experts on everything you need to know about pregnancy, labour, birth, baby and beyond. We're talking baby sleep, breastfeeding, parenting, baby care, feeding baby, feeding toddlers, mama life, mindfulness, looking after mama and papa and s ...
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This is one of the pioneering podcasts on intercountry adoptees. Started in 2016, Adapted Podcast has interviewed more than 130 Korean intercountry adoptees on their lived experiences. The podcast started as a Fulbright research project in Korea and has been now downloaded more than 100,000 times around the world.
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Looking for Esther

Looking for Esther Podcast

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Looking for Esther is a Spotify Original podcast that follows Esther Robertson's journey to piece together her past and her identity. Esther was adopted at birth and had three different names before she turned 3, and this podcast is a powerful and personal memoir of her real-time search for answers, memories and her birth mother. You can find out more about Esther over on Instagram @lookingforestherpodcast Esther was one of the winners of the 2019 Spotify Sound Up initiative.
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Birth, Baby, and Life

Kristen Burgess: Crazy About Everything Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby

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Kristen Burgess shares everything you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting in the Birth, Baby, and Life podcast. Pregnancy, baby care, toddlers, and managing motherhood are all covered!
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Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

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Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands o ...
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Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Birth Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Laila | The best pregnancy podcast for first time moms! If you're looking for a natural pregnancy podcast, birth podcast, podcast about birth, podcast about pregnancy, motherhood podcast, new mom podcast, entertaining pregnancy podcast, fun birth podcast

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The best podcast on pregnancy and birth where first time moms, expecting mothers and new moms are informed and empowered WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed. Join Laila on the Learning To Mom ™ Podcast each week as she asks amazing guests in the field of prenatal health the answers to our gazillion first time mom questions: - What does a contraction feel like? - What's the difference between a doula and a midwife? - What questions should I ask my OBGYN in my prenatal appointments? - How should I pre ...
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True Birth

Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak & Kristin Mallon, RN, CNM

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Helping women have better births and better birth experiences. Our experts share their perspectives on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. These are raw, honest stories about the experience of labor from the professional's point of view. Listen and get inside your OB/GYN or midwife's head. Our goal is to share the truth about pregnancy and birth with the listener and to explain our thought process. We see our role as one in which we guide and inform, presenting facts so that the ...
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Innate Wisdom Podcast

Loren Sofía | Innate Fertility

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Join your host, Loren Sofia, owner of Innate Fertility, who will guide you through a journey of rediscovering the innate fertility of your body, but its innate wisdom and how you can restore your connection with your physiology, bioenergetics, and metabolism, getting back in touch with mother nature and ancestral traditions.
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The Birth Link

Colette Wagholikar, RN

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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical ...
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Marni Wasserman's journey into motherhood began after going through a natural pregnancy and home birth. She's here to share her experiences and what she is learning along the way as a mom committed to health. Through solo shows and guest interviews you are going to get the best information on mom and baby wellness. Marni will be covering a wide variety of topics including natural fertility, clean diet and necessary supplements, having a positive pregnancy experience, discovering alternative ...
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The Mother’s Embrace is a community designed to bring awareness, encouragement, and support on the self-mothering and motherhood journey. We also get into marketing, creativity, and business and talk about it all with honesty and love.
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Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson

Kimberly Ann Johnson: Author, Vaginapractor, Co-founder of the School for Postpartum Care

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Cutting-edge, pioneering conversations on holistic women's health, including sex, birth, motherhood, womanhood, intimacy and trauma with doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and author of Call of the Wild and the Fourth Trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson.
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Information and discussion on holistic health for mothers. There are so many ways we can take charge of our and our families' health and wellbeing - especially when medical options are limited. Join us for conversations on fertility and pregnancy, birth and postpartum, uterine and breast health, hormones and mental health and all aspects of the lifelong experience of motherhood. Includes interviews with experts and practitioners, as well as information from podcast host Suzanne Maier, midwif ...
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Wanting to breastfeed, but not sure where to start? Listen to this!! Today's episode on breastfeeding covers: What are the breastfeeding benefits? What are common breastfeeding hurdles and how do we overcome them What tips do you have for someone when they start their breastfeeding journey? What are misconceptions people have about breastfeeding? H…
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My guest today shares the culture shock she felt as a Japanese woman giving birth in the US and experiencing the vastly different healthcare system. Being away from her family was challenging, but she also felt frustrated with postpartum care in the US as compared to Japan. She also shares about the deep stigma of postpartum depression among the Ja…
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Is mothering a project? Every woman today is told that having children can put her career on hold, or even put her life on hold! In today's podcast I argue that mothering your children is your most important project. Listen in to discover why your children are not the end result of this project (hint: I'll […] The post BBL 197: Why Mothering is You…
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Welcome to our latest episode where we're joined by the inspiring Dr. Kate Purvis, a naturopathic doctor, lactation consultant, holistic sleep coach, and all-around advocate for maternal health. Dr. Kate shares her journey from conventional medicine, aspirations influenced by her family, to discovering her passion for treating patients holistically…
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Are you tired of starting and stopping habits & working so hard but never really getting where you want to go? Consistency is key to achieving the goals you have in your family and your business The "go big or go home" approach doesn't work for most people over time ending in burnout. When I first learned in order to become successful there were th…
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The transition to motherhood can bring feelings of loneliness as life forces a new schedule and new priorities. A new mom’s responsibilities are never-ending, along with the added stress of insufficient sleep and managing a new normal in the household. Our society is set up such that a mom is most often the default parent, and this can lead to a di…
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Today, we're diving into a community birth story that’s far more than just a tale of delivery. Ready for some intriguing details? My guest recently welcomed her third baby. She’s been a dedicated student at PYC for nine years, and she’s been featured on the YBB podcast three times, sharing insights from all three of her births. But there’s even mor…
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Send us a Text Message. Katie's path to motherhood is fraught with heartache and hope, from the devastating loss of her first pregnancy at 16.5 weeks to enduring four more miscarriages before successfully carrying her daughter, Fiona. She shares the emotional turmoil of each loss and the daunting task of finding the right OB-GYN in Maine, shedding …
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Send us a Text Message. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is not morning sickness, but rather a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy that may cause weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration, disability due to severe nausea and/or vomiting and can cause long-term health issues for mother and baby, including death. Today, we are joined by Ki…
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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Dr Nils Bergman calls himself a Public Health Physician, and currently promotes and researches skin-to- skin contact on a full time basis. He is a Research Associate at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Dr. Bergman was born in Sweden and raised in Zimbabwe, where he also later worked as …
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Elisabeth Schellekens, the visionary founder of Elle's Corner, is on a mission to revolutionize the way society approaches motherhood and mental health. As a passionate Motherhood and Mental Health Counselor, Elisabeth's driving force is to create a supportive community that ensures no mother has to face the challenges of postpartum depression (PPD…
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What is pronatalism, and why does it matter for you? It might not be what you think! This episode digs into why every mom needs to understand pronatalism... and how it will impact your children. Topics I Cover in This Podcast: What is pronatalism?Why should we worry about population and demographicsAn economic argument for more babies?!Are babies […
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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if faced with the terrifying possibility of your unborn child having severe brain and heart conditions? Capri's harrowing yet inspiring journey through her pregnancy with her son, Bellamy, offers a profound lesson in the power of intuition and the importance of seeking second opinions. Despite being advised…
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Today we welcome Sara to the podcast, a longtime friend and colleague, who shares an incredible and unexpected birth story with us. Sara Kendryna has been a labor and delivery nurse for over 10 years working at a community hospital in Glendale, CA. In 2018, she went back to school at Cal State Fullerton to complete a 3 year Masters program where sh…
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Obstetricians play an important role in perinatal mental health, and hearing their perspective is always informative. It makes my heart happy to learn that more and more OBs are getting trained in perinatal mental health so they can offer more help to their patients. My guest shares her story to help normalize the perinatal mental health issues tha…
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Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding. If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, you'll want t…
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Is Inducing Labor at 39 Weeks the Answer? In this candid episode, I tackle the ins and outs of the ARRIVE trial, a groundbreaking study that explored whether inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces complications for both mom and baby. I break down the findings, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss why a one-size-fits-all approach to induction is ne…
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and like everything is so busy all the time? Would you like to feel free with your time? In this episode you will be inspired to change your pace with the 3 T's of Time so you can free your time and energy to grow in your family AND God given business! Do you feel a call from God to do something more? Have you b…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the July Q&A with Cynthia & Trisha. Today we kick off the episode with one mother's story of her transition from OB to midwife to an unintentional free birth her 9 pound, 4 oz baby born at home in her bathroom and then the premium medical bill she received from her OB for "extra counseling time." Next, we jum…
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Today we are speaking on a hot topic: tongue tie. The reason tongue tie is a hot topic is because it has been a controversial subject for a while now! Naturally, I wanted to understand why- which brought us to the guest and interview you’ll hear today. To have this conversation with me on Yoga | Birth | Babies, I have Stephanie Heintzeler. Stephani…
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Send us a Text Message. Join this podcast episode with Nutritionist and Natropath Shelley McKenzie, who shares her story with Hashimotos and thyroid concerns during pregnancy. In this episode we discuss: How does the thyroid affect pregnancy? Thyroid pregnancy issues Hashimotos pregnancy Underactive thyroid during pregnancy High thyroid levels duri…
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Hi mamas. Today I’m so excited to be joined by the wonderful Sarah Ashton, a mental health occupational therapist whose work beautifully blends motherhood studies with occupational therapy, providing support for women as they transition, adapt and transform through matrescence. In this conversation, Sarah shares her experience of becoming a mother,…
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In the latest episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere discusses the launch of the Audiobook for Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere recorded the audiobook at a local recording studio called Centennial Sound and had a lot of fun with the process. You can now order Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby on …
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The Growing OB/GYN Shortage in the United States: Causes and Implications The United States is currently facing a significant shortage of obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs), a crisis that poses serious implications for women’s health care across the nation. This shortage is driven by a combination of factors that are causing many OB/GYNs to …
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Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT... What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks? Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? Tune in to fin…
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Dive into the crucial first moments after birth, focusing on APGAR scores and their history, baby massage, and newborn tips. Joined by physical therapist and infant massage instructor, Dr. Penny Hicks, this conversation covers practical tips for new parents, particularly around infant massage techniques to help with common issues like gas. Stay tun…
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How to find healing and joy in a subsequent pregnancy after you've experienced a miscarriage. Trigger warning: miscarriage, loss, infant death, neonatal death Today's episode on pregnancy after loss with Laura Ricketts covers: The common emotions and challenges parents face after experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss? How to find joy again after …
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In this episode we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP. Laura shares her expertise in transforming financial lives and provides actionable steps that parents and soon-to-be parents can take to secure a strong financial future for their families. Learn the three financial must-dos for families that can help set your famil…
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Are you obsessed with those black and white baby images? I get it! But have you ever wondered if you're getting more ultrasounds than you need? In this episode, we're exposing some pretty common issues that arise with the routine use of ultrasound. Tune and to find out: What ultrasounds are really for When they're necessary When they might be overk…
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https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kpfthd3_240724_130000wholemothera_trimmed.mp3 Taylor Lee is a new midwife in the Beaumont area. She is married to my husband, Matt, and they have two children, Reid, and Mila, who are almost 10 and 6. Taylor has been in birth work for about 7 years and she has a passion for educating about birt…
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Do you find yourself thinking about food more than you would like to? Whether it's what should we have for dinner or I shouldn't have eaten that or I need to go on a diet because I'm not happy with my body..... The list can go on and on, right? I used to think food freedom was getting to my ideal weight and then I would exercise enough to be able t…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you navigate childbirth when your intuition clashes with medical advice? Join us as we welcome Cashlyn, a resilient mother of four, whose powerful experiences in advocating for natural birth methods will leave you inspired. Hear about her memorable encounter with a doctor who resembled the Monopoly man, and how her mi…
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We would all love to only associate positive things with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but that’s just not everyone’s experience. Unfortunately, many people have negative emotions, triggers, traumas, and heartbreak around these major life events. I get mad on behalf of parents, especially mothers, during the perinatal time because of the real i…
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Feeling judged by your doctor about your weight gain during pregnancy? Or maybe you find yourself dwelling on the numbers appearing on the scale.. You're not alone! This week on EPP, we're calling out common weight bias in pregnancy care. We talk about why BMI is a flawed system.. Plus, your rights! We'll bust myths about larger bodies and empower …
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is a classically trained integrative pediatrician with a holistic health practice in California. His approach to care puts parents at the center of the decision-making process. In today's episode, we discuss the key questions parents should ask when interviewing a pediatrician (and yes, you should interv…
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Matrescence, A.K.A. becoming a mother/parent, is a developmental milestone that brings forth a major identity shift within us. Every parent’s personal definition of this milestone will be wildly different, and each journey will look a myriad of different ways, but a universal perspective we can adopt about matrescence is that it can be an opportuni…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, the first of three in this series, I chat through 3 ways to prepare your body and pelvic floor for birth. In this series I will talk you through: Ways to help reduce your risk of incontinence, prolapse and pelvic health concerns post birth. Ways to help reduce your risk of perineal tears and episiotomy. P…
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Kristin Revere and Sabia Wade discuss her book “Birthing Liberation” and discuss spirituality and doula work. Sabia is the CEO of Birthing Advocacy Trainings and a speaker, mentor, and author. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s b…
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