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Evidence Based Birth®

Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN

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In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences!
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You're not alone in your uncertainty about this monumental life stage of pregnancy and birth. If you’re ready to replace the overwhelm of late-night Googling with expert conversations and stories of strength and positivity from women just like you — join us on the top-rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. The All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is your place for supportive, evidence-based information from Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, an OB/GYN physician who’s been in practice for nearly ...
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Are you ready to uplevel your women's health practice? Welcome to the Fertility Friday Podcast! A podcast designed to empower you to use fertility awareness both personally and professionally. If you are a woman's health professional — and you’re not fully utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign — it's time to change that right away! Through evidence-based literature reviews, engaging discussions, expert interviews, and compelling client stories, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE, HRHP covers ...
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual”. Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and ...
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The Between Two Lips Podcast is hosted by Kim Vopni The Vagina Coach and is a weekly show dedicated to all things pelvic health for women. Kim and her guests discuss topics such as incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy, birth, perimenopause, menopause, sex and pelvic surgery. Nothing is TMI here!
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Welcome to the Mama Project Podcast! This podcast exists to help mamas reclaim their identity by offering unique strategies that support their physical and mental health during all seasons of motherhood - pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. The goal of this podcast is to supply you with tools & resources to guide you wherever you're at in your journey, offer inspirational stories from myself & guests, and ultimately educate and entertain you along the way. If you'd like to see more and connec ...
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40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten of the Pregnancy Podcast

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Want to know exactly what is going on with your baby and your body this week? Whether you are in week 6 or week 36 of pregnancy, this show will give you just that in about five minutes. Learn how big your baby is, what new developments are going on, how your pregnant body is changing, how you can find relief from some of the changes going on with you like morning sickness and back pain, what to expect at doctor or midwife appointments, how to plan ahead for breastfeeding, how to plan for the ...
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Mom Friends

Laura Gimbert & Remi Ishizuka

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Two long-time friends; Laura, a pregnancy and postpartum doula and mom of two, and Remi, a first-time mom-to-be, get together to discuss the journey from preconception, through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Raw conversations with educative content as well as relatable struggles and challenges on how this life-changing event impacts all areas of live!
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Guys and Grief is geared toward fathers that have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The Podcast is meant to provide a platform to talk about the under-resourced, and often undiscussed, perspective of men that have experienced child loss. Created by 3 close friends - Brad who experienced multiple pregnancy losses, Brandon who lost a child to stillbirth, and Brian who lost a child to SIDS - the guys share stories and challenges, as well as laughs and a few tears, as they navigate helping m ...
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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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You can't go through life without experiencing loss and trauma the question is how do we deal and live with the grief and pain? Join Nathalie Himmelrich, grief expert and author, talking to people who have experienced grief and trauma first-hand. If you want to be inspired by others who traveled through their grief and trauma, found that healing is possible, and came out the other end knowing they can survive and thrive in life after loss. For more info: www.nathaliehimmelrich.com
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Sex, health and relationships — Yumi Stynes delves into the issues women face but find hard to talk about. Episodes are conversational and relatable: we talk to real women about real stuff, from sexuality and intimacy to periods, pregnancy and parenting, and everything in between. Hear from experts about the wonders of our bodies, who answer the question "Am I normal?". Women share their deeply personal stories to help you feel understood and part of a community. Whether it be the appearance ...
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Birth is amazing, beautiful, wonderful . . . and it can throw you for a loop! Despite our very best birth “plans,” we can find ourselves taking some twist and turns during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that we don’t expect. Enter the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast! Hey mama! My name is Stephanie, and I’m a mom of three boys, a professional doula, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Online Birth Course - My Essential Birth www.myessentialbirth.com. I love to help mothers just ...
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The Mindful Womb Podcast

Clara O'Rourke - Clear Light Birth

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The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood. Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harnes ...
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This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt, fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope fro ...
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This podcast is for you if you’ve experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey such as pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, health conditions that impact fertility, a traumatic pregnancy or birth, etc. My name is Natalee Facey and I’m a mom to two angel babies, Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Inner Healing Guide. I believe that any experience that brings us unimaginable pain also has the potential to connect us to our deepest source of power. My work is to walk with you through it a ...
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The Mom Room

Renee Reina & Podcast Nation

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Warning: This is NOT a typical parenting podcast! Renee Reina is the mom friend you’ve always wanted and The Mom Room is the podcast you've always needed! Renee is not afraid to challenge parenting practices, ask the hard (and sometimes awkward) questions, tackle taboo topics and say what we're all thinking. From setting boundaries and refusing visitors after giving birth to breaking down why being the default parent is so hard, Renee is exploring and exposing the good, the bad, and the sh*t ...
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This is a space for the cycle breakers, change makers, life creators, survivors, those wanting to thrive-rs, and anyone working on themselves FOR themselves. This podcast was created to help you ROOT despite the challenges and RISE to live the life that you deserve. I’m here to plant some seeds of insight, water them with love, and send you off with a little extra light so you can Root and Rise. — Topics: Honest Motherhood, Healing Trauma, Women’s Empowerment, Gentle and Respectful Parenting ...
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Welcome to Fempower Health—where empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. Fempower Health is a beacon for women navigating the complex world of healthcare, providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast, a central hub for empowering information, is dedicated to women who find themselves on an exhausting quest for answers to their health quest ...
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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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THE BALANCED MOMTALITY- Pelvic Floor/Core Rehab For The Pregnant and Postpartum Mom

Dr. Desiree Cassell | Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist, Balanced and Fit Momma

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Women’s Health & Wellness* Prenatal Fitness *Postpartum Recovery *Pelvic Floor Exercises *Holistic Health *Whole Body Healing Are you a busy pregnant or postpartum (once postpartum always postpartum) mom that just wants to feel strong and healthy without the stress of having to revolve your life around your diet and exercise? Wanting functional and practical strategies to get in safe and effective exercises without fear of pain, prolapse or peeing your pants? All during your normal daily rou ...
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Nurture Pod

Candice Langford

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Pelvic and Sexual Health podcast interviews with host Pelvic Physiotherapist, Candice Langford. Shamelessly and confidently breaking down barriers by normalising the narrative in the realm of; Pee, Poo, Pleasure, Pain, Periods, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Peri and Post Menopause. Let's get curious…
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The Labor Room

Heather Knezic, RN

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When should I start preparing for birth? Is labor pain really that bad? What do I need to stock up on for postpartum? My baby won't latch. Is my breastfeeding journey doomed? Will I ever sleep again?Are we supposed to know what we’re doing? No? Just checking! But the real question is are we supposed to figure it all out alone? The answer is no. The Labor Room podcast is a live-workshop style, mom-to-mom conversation with Mamas who’ve been there. Mamas who can say “me too” when you want to st ...
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Christian Faith and OCD: Practical Strategies to Greater Peace Do you constantly worry about "what-if" scenarios and obsess about things you can't control? Are you frustrated with performing the same compulsions over and over and wish you could find freedom? Do you struggle to find OCD resources that understand or align with your Christian faith? You’re in the right place. This podcast will help you connect with God’s peace by learning practical skills leading you out of the OCD mental priso ...
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You Have the Floor

PHreedom Foundation

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Within you lies the ability to relieve pain and isolation, restore dignity and self-esteem, and return satisfaction and pleasure to daily life. Discover freedom from within. You have the floor. Brought to you by the PHreedom Foundation for Pelvic Health
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The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti & C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil. I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what t ...
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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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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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**TOP 1.5% RANKED PODCAST** Hi! I’m Aly McClain. Bible-believing Christian, Wife of 10 years, Mama to 4, Homemaker, Registered Nurse and Homebirth Coach. I’ve been in the birth world for 7 years and 5 of those years have been helping women prepare for and experience a peaceful birth. After having a traumatic and unexpected ”emergency” c-section I started learning about physiological birth. Despite a diagnosis of low-lying placenta I went on to have a beautiful pain-free water birth at home. ...
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Do you feel like you've tried everything to fall pregnant but nothing seems to help? You've tracked your cycle, timed sex perfectly, switched up your diet, seen all the specialists but it still hasn't happened... While most fertility podcasts focus on current tips to help you fall pregnant, Your Journey to Fertility covers the latest scientific research - but we also go deeper into your mindset, your subconscious & the more "woo-woo" ways you can support your body & your baby. There are coun ...
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For the Love of Hormones- Miscarriage, Ovulating, Hormone Imbalance, Get Pregnant, TTC, Low Progesterone

Bekah Yawn I Christian Hormone & Ovulation Coach, FEMM Educator, Fiat Institute

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***TOP 2% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Have you been trying to get pregnant, but are disappointed month after month as you wonder why God put a dream to become a mother in your heart? Have you struggled with the pain of miscarriage, only to wonder if you will ever feel like your family is complete? Are you overwhelmed by all the information out there about hormones and fertility, wishing that you understood how your unique body actually worked? Sister- you are so in the right place! This podca ...
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Welcome to Finding Your Range, the Podcast which uncovers the truth behind living with hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and chronic pain. Your host is Jeannie Di Bon, a movement therapist who specialises in working with clients with these conditions. She is also the author of two books - Pilates Without Tears and Hypermobility Without Tears. She is an educator of teachers and therapists in the field of movement for hypermobile patients and speaks regularly for The EDS Society and the HM ...
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The Think Act Be podcast features conversations about finding happiness, peace, and connection. Each week your host, psychologist Seth Gillihan, talks with his guests about effective ways to face life’s challenges: What thoughts serve us well? What actions promote well-being? How can we practice mindful presence? Guests from a wide range of backgrounds share their expertise on ways to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits.
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Jesus cradles us in hope as He cradles our babies in Heaven. What if the hope of Heaven had the power to heal your heart after the loss of your baby? Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are heartbreaking experiences that no mother should ever have to endure. Drowning in sadness, you cry out in pain, "God, where are You? Why did You let my baby die?" You feel abandoned by Him and question His goodness. How will you ever live without your precious baby? Will you ever see him or her again? ...
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Somatic Wisdom

Cristy De La Cruz

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A podcast to help you grow your somatic intelligence and navigate change with greater ease. Embrace your body's inner wisdom by tuning in here. Hosted by Cristy De La Cruz, a coach and certified/registered Soma Yoga instructor.
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Full Circle Women’s Health

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Welcome to Full Circle Women’s Health, a podcast empowering women to better understand and manage their health. Join Women’s Health GP Dr Dominique Baume, and Gynaecologist Dr Preetam Ganu as they talk through many common women’s health issues- from problematic periods to pregnancy, infertility, pelvic pain, menopause and more.
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Your #1 Podcast for health expertise, mentorship for therapists, and tools & resources to help you & your family live the vibrant life you were created for! The Dr. Jess Show with Dr. Jessica Papa, owner of Arancia Physical Therapy in Cranston, RI features top experts in health, wellness & business with a particular focus on Alternative Therapy, Pelvic Health & Chronic Pain.
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Your one-stop destination for all information regarding babies - Planning a baby, Pregnancy, Birth and Early Parenting.I am Saranya, a ChildBirth Educator, Lactation Counsellor, Prenatal Yoga Trainer and a Golden Period Educator.Tune in for research based information that will change you from a Confused Parent to a Confident Parent.The Babypedia Podcast is for educational purposes only. Consult with a medical professional if you have health concerns.
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Welcome to Fempower Health—where empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. Fempower Health is a beacon for women navigating the complex world of healthcare, providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast, a central hub for empowering information, is dedicated to women who find themselves on an exhausting quest for answers to their health quest ...
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Epidurals provide excellent pain relief during labor but there are risks and side effects. Learn how epidurals work and things you need to know before you get one. And no need to take notes, you can grab my comprehensive guide to managing pain in labor here! Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/po…
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Many physical changes during pregnancy can impact your back and cause pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy is almost always lower back pain within three categories: lumbar spine pain, posterior pelvic pain, or a combination of these two. The prevalence of back pain in pregnant women is estimated to be 50% in the first trimester, 40-70% in…
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In this episode we go through personal journey updates from the last month. Remi's mid third trimester and Laura's mid second trimester: new symptoms, new aches and pains, new feelings, doctor appointments, and much more. A fun catch-up conversation. Join us! Send us a Text Message. Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode qu…
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Hey Friend! There is so much we do to prepare for the baby and maybe you put some time and effort into your hospital bag, but what about when you get home? Have you prepared to have the tools ready and available at home to help assist your body in healing after birth? Many women are blindsided when they get home and have to have their partners run …
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EP429. Renee is rambling on about the 23 Pomeranians that were rescued by the SPCA in British Columbia, how she turns into a couch potato at her parents house, and tells you about her favourite school lunch ideas and products! RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: R…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer Senn, a coach for stillbirth moms and a stillbirth mom herself, shares her journey and mission to help others find life after loss. Jennifer discusses the complexities of addressing the common yet challenging question, 'How many children do you have?' She offers insights and strategies on how to han…
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My guest this week is Diane Manser, a long-time high school teacher with an important message that she shares in her recent book, I Didn’t Sign Up for This: One Classroom Teacher’s Journey Through Emotional Fatigue to Personal Empowerment (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: What led Diane to become a teacher The best and hardest aspects…
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In this episode, Carrie dives into a crucial yet often overlooked factor that can make OCD symptoms flare up. Discover how to recognize and address this challenge to better manage your OCD. Episode Highlights: What often makes OCD symptoms worse. How to recognize this hidden trigger in your life Practical tips for managing this issue effectively. S…
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Erica Chidi joins us to share her journey from working as a full-spectrum doula to becoming an educator and leader in women's health. With over a decade of experience, Erica discusses how her upbringing in a medical family, coupled with her unique approach to doula work, led her to create LOOM, a health information app designed to empower women and…
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Motherhood changes us. Yet so many are resistant to that change or have the naive belief that they are hellbent on not changing once they become a Mom. I knew Motherhood was going to change me, but I had no idea that it would literally impact every single piece of me. In this episode, I talk with fellow P&PA coach Lauren Mullikin about this very to…
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I recommend listening to these other episodes on constipation and stay tuned for an upcoming episode with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - author of Fiber Fuelled https://www.vaginacoach.com/blog?tag=constipation https://www.vaginacoach.com/blog?tag=overcome+constipation Get my fave vaginal moisturizer here! https://www.feel-amazing.com/?ref=vaginacoach Thank…
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HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, join the podcast’s Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on fut…
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If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…
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In a previous episode (44) we brought in a lactation consultant to talk about newborn breastfeeding education and preparation! But in this episode, we dive deeper into our PERSONAL breastfeeding journeys. Exactly what Remi has done to prepare What Remi's breastfeeding goals are as a first time mom Laura's x2 breastfeeding experiences and lessons le…
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She describes it as charlie horse-esque pain in her upper abs postpartum. Jeanie is currently working with a physical therapist to relieve her symptoms. We discuss her unmedicated birth in a hospital and more. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL S…
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In today's episode, you’re going to learn about vaccines and pregnancy. Vaccines -also called immunizations- are important in order to help prevent moms and babies from getting certain potentially serious infections. I know there’s a lot of concern about vaccines. But let me assure you, although vaccines are not risk free, they are very safe. There…
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EP428. Vanessa Marin, LMFT and her husband, Xander are the authors of Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. One common issue that comes up in marriage post-baby is a lack of intimacy and a loss of connection. We think sex should happen spontaneously and naturally, and that we shouldn't need to do anything to feel des…
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Ready to learn how you can harness the power of your mind to ride the waves of labor and reduce pain? Altered states of consciousness have been widely studied in labor and they can help us naviate birth with more ease In this episode, we dive into the following: What are altered state of consciousness and how do they relate to labor How to access a…
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Find out why Fempower Health is zeroing in on chronic pelvic pain and what it means for women's health advocacy. Episode Summary: In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs delves into the complexities of chronic pelvic pain, a condition that affects countless women yet remains widely misunderstood. Chronic pelvic pain can stem from va…
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Explore Georgie Kovacs' personal journey through perimenopause and menopause. Get insights on symptom management, hormone therapy, and mental health. Episode Description: In this special episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs takes a break from interviewing experts to share her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause. Georgie …
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Are you finding that secondary infertility is so much harder than you ever expected? I experienced both primary & secondary infertility on the journey to building my family. But it was the 2nd journey that knocked me down in ways I never saw coming. The dismissive comments, the guilt, the shame of wanting more, the "but you already have one" remark…
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At 31, Jamila Rizvi’s life changed forever. The discovery of a rare brain tumour knocked the ass-kicking, over-achieving media advisor and young mum sideways. Jamila had two rounds of brain surgery, followed by radiation, and now lives with chronic health conditions. She’s had to re-map what life looks like and let go of the idea that she can contr…
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Welcome to the 40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast! Find out how your baby is growing each week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregna…
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Have you ever thought, “What if something terrible happens at home?” or “What if something happens and people think the worst of me.” What if scenarios can really derail a birth experience and I have not allowed them to come into my life. So what does falling 53 feet have to do with anything? Well I guess you’ll have to keep listing to see what hap…
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Amanda and Anna discuss Anna's third breastfeeding experience in which Amanda served as Anna's lactation consultant! They discuss being a lactation consultant intern (3:20), the decision to have a homebirth (11:30), the desire to birth alone (14:30), the homebirth experience (21:00), the golden hour (25:00), using donor milk (28:30), triple feeding…
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Welcome to weeks 1-2 of your pregnancy. Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. Read the transcript, and access the additional resources for weeks 1-2. Get each week delivered to your inbox according to…
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Amanda and Anna discuss Anna's first two breastfeeding stories. They discuss planning for an unmedicated birth (4:40), middle child syndrome (7:00), late-term change in birth location (11:30), an unmedicated delivery (13:00), discomfort with nursing (19:30), utilizing hospital lactation support (20:30), early supplementation with formula (23:20), c…
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New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding difficult or impossible. By six months, three in four babies are fed infant formula. Many researchers have examined why mothers supplement with formula or wean their children before age one to address the low rates of exclusive br…
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Welcome to week 3 of your pregnancy. This is the week of ovulation and fertilization. Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, a…
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Amanda and Anna discuss Amanda's last three breastfeeding stories. They discuss using an enema to advance labor (10:00), laboring with pitocin (12:45), comfort measures in labor (14:30), breastfeeding after breast implants (17:30), an easy breastfeeding relationship (20:00), single parenting (22:50), moving to Mexico (26:00), international travel w…
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Amanda and Anna discuss Amanda's first two breastfeeding stories. They discuss teenage pregnancy (2:30), religious upbringing (7:30), leaving her childhood home (13:00), preparing to breastfeed (20:00), finishing school as a pregnant teen (21:20), a medicated labor and delivery (23:00), engorgement remedies (28:30), pyloric stenosis (33:20), prepar…
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A more severe variant of the mpox virus is spreading fast, already causing hundreds of deaths in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern. We have vaccines against mpox, so what aren't we doing to slow the spread? Also, Australia is compared to other English-speaking countries and i…
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People with knee osteoarthritis are undergoing unnecessary tests and procedures, when exercise is often the best treatment. New clinical care standards have been released, putting the emphasis on non-surgical treatments for pain relief and mobility. Guest Dr Christopher Vertullo, orthopaedic knee surgeon and an Adjunct Professor at Griffith Univers…
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A majority of the world's population lives in cities. Our urban environments have changed rapidly, and a very different to the environments humans evolved in. This could mean we're not being exposed to the same diversity of 'good' microbes, that keep us balanced and healthy. Guest Dr Jessica Stanhope, epidemiologist at the University of Adelaide Ka…
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While humans and pathogens have waged war for millennia, even dangerous pathogens can be engineered to be helpful in the right hands. What are the qualities that make a microbe or virus so successful, and how can we harness them for good? Guest Jacinta Bowler, science reporter Associate Professor Joanne Macdonald, University of the Sunshine Coast R…
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Welcome to week 4 of your pregnancy. 36 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resource…
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Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Me…
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Welcome to week 5 of your pregnancy. 35 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resource…
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Hey Lady! This week as we are getting ready to dive head first into fall and back to school routines, I thought it would be a great time to chat about habits and how we can habit hack our lives to be more successful and less overwhelmed! It can be so hard to show up consistently and make a habit stick, especially for women. Why is that, though? Ins…
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Hello Lovelies, A link to the machine-generated transcript is here. Emilie Wapnick's Ted Talk on Why some of us don't have one true calling. Her book, which I've read many times and love deeply is called How to be Everything. An episode on working with inner critics I recorded with my friend Heather is here. If you want to connect with a beautiful …
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Are you in need of healing spiritually, emotionally, and physically after a miscarriage and preparing for a healthy pregnancy? This episode is going to give you my two biggest pointers when it comes to preparing your body and mind for conception again. And while we're doing this- how should we or could relate to God and ask for His help? Get all th…
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