Best Prenatal Podcasts (2024)

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Mothering Without a Mother 53:13

5M ago53:13

53:13

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Cancer, death, losing a parent, mention of miscarriage, perinatal loss Description: On today’s episode of the PWO Podcast, Kate Love joins me to share her story of navigating the loss of a parent and becoming a parent herself. Highlights: 1:28 - Kate introduces herself 5:24 - Kate shares her story of her mom…

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Stress Around Holidays with Anneke 51:40

6M ago51:40

51:40

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, I am joined once again by Anneke to discuss the stress that the holidays can bring. We chat about the pressures of "the perfect celebrations," the weight of capitalism on gift-giving, and the unique mental load parents carry during the season. Highlights: 2:03 - Anneke's experience with celebrating holida…

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Parenting with a Visual Disability with Elaine 1:31:37

7M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: suicidal ideation, CAS involvement Episode description: On today’s episode I am talking with Elaine about the often unspoken challenges of parenting with a disability. From discovering her pregnancy at seven months to confronting societal stereotypes and medical assumptions, Elaine's story is a testament to …

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Changing the Narrative Around Motherhood with Amanda Gurman 1:12:03

7M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: c-section, medical procedures, swearing, rage, mental illness On today’s episode I am talking with Amanda Gurman who hosts the podcast Honest as a Mother, about her introduction to motherhood and the impact on her mental health. Amanda shares honestly and openly about her experiences with postpartum anxiety,…

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Special: Roundtable Discussion 1:28:32

8M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Send us a Text Message. On today’s special bonus episode of the Perinatal Wellbeing Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by a panel of amazing guests, including Anneke Van Den Berg, Gabrielle Griffith, Laine Halpern Zisman, Lisette Weber, and Olivia Scobie. Together for this roundtable discussion, we delve into our pivotal roles in supporting our lo…

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Special: Climb Out of the Darkness Event, Episode 2 50:26

8M ago50:26

50:26

Send us a Text Message. Please donate to the Climb here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/COTDCanada/team/team-ontario-virtual/ Episode Description: Today’s episode is a special one for PWO’s Climb Out of the Darkness fundraising event. On these 2 bonus episodes we are going to talk about accessing differ…

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Special: Climb Out of the Darkness Event: Episode 1 1:20:46

8M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Send us a Text Message. Please donate to the Climb here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/COTDCanada/team/team-ontario-virtual/ Description: Today’s episode is a special one for PWO’s Climb Out of the Darkness fundraising event. On these 2 bonus episodes we are going to talk about accessing different type…

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Gabriella Talks about Navigating the Loss of her Sister in the Postpartum Period 1:20:05

9M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Send us a Text Message. Gabriella Carafa, MSW, PMH-C is a social worker, psychotherapist and consultant working with people in the perinatal period experiencing mental health issues as well as parents with disabilities. Gabriella welcomed her daughter 2 years ago and then at 3.5 months postpartum lost her sister to an opiate overdose. Gabriella sha…

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Real Talk About the Physical Changes in Pregnancy and Post Birth 1:05:09

10M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Medical procedures, c-section procedures, physical functions, swearing, gendered language, poop talk, swearing To say that I’m excited for today’s episode would be an understatement. This is my dream episode because I just want to be real about the physical changes that come with pregnancy, birth and post bi…

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Navigating Plus Size Pregnancy and a Fat Phobic Midwife: Chelsey’s Story 1:15:45

10M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: fat phobia, labour interventions, COVID delivery, birth trauma, post-birth hemorrhage On today’s episode, Chelsey Creed shares her experience of having her first baby as a plus size person and the fat phobia she faced from her midwife. Chelsey’s experience is so relatable in that a lot of gestational parents…

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Talking Birth Trauma with Jen and Emma from Birth Trauma Ottawa 1:05:16

10M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Birth Trauma, Trauma responses, mention of c-section, medical procedures Jen Gillean and Emma Fernando are the co-facilitators of Birth Trauma Ottawa. After connecting for the first time in 2017 at a birth trauma retreat, it was clear that they shared a similar passion to spread the word, provide resources a…

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Parenting with ADHD and BPD: Embracing the journey 1:07:56

10M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode Lorraine Lowry talks about how her symptoms of ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) show up and impact her parenting. Lorraine is 3 years postpartum and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Lorraine was also diagnosed with BPD after her son was born. Lorraine shares that “it’s been a whirlwind learn…

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Divide and Conquer: Ashley and Adam's Strategy for Managing a Toddler, Twins and a NICU Stay 1:10:57

11M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: C-section delivery, NICU stay, delivery during COVID, guilt, anxiety 🎙️Today’s episode is part 2 of Ashley and Adam’s story and their experience of staying in the NICU with one twin. Be sure to listen to last week’s episode where they discussed their journey to parenthood through a fertility journey. Ashley …

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Adam and Ashley’s Journey Into Parenthood 1:03:17

11M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Fertility challenges, fertility treatments, c-section delivery On today’s episode, Ashley and Adam share their journey to becoming parents. It started with fertility challenges that they faced head on despite the many ups and downs they experienced. Ashley and Adam very candidly share about their fertility t…

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Experiencing a NICU stay with Sydney Tricand 1:17:55

11M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: trauma, NICU stay, c-section, anxiety, challenges with nursing, grief Sydney shares her story of having her first baby and experiencing a NICU stay with him. Sydney talks honestly and openly about the challenges she faced when welcoming her baby into the world. Sydney discusses the delivery, the experience o…

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Morgan’s Birth Story 1:10:36

11M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Send us a Text Message. Content warning: Labour and delivery story, cervical checks, induction, post-delivery, placenta delivery and being stitched, medical issues, baby in special care unit On today’s podcast episode Morgan Fancy, MA, RP she/her, shares her story of welcoming her little one into her family. I love hearing birth stories and people’…

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What would happen if we stopped chasing beauty ideals in the Perinatal period? 1:06:41

12M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Katie Lamport, RSSW. Katie is a counsellor in private practice in the Barrie, Ontario area. I first met Katie when I started a new job as an addiction’s counsellor. Katie was fully pregnant as a gestational carrier and went on maternity leave a few days later. Katie shared her story of being a gestational ca…

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Parenting with a Disability with Alesha Thomas from Adaptive Parent Project 1:12:03

1y ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode we have Alesha Thomas from Adaptive Parent Project talking about parenting with a disability. Adaptive Parent Project is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents with disabilities. Alesha is currently working on a provider list of healthcare providers that have experience working with people with disabi…

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Let's Hear it for the Dads! With Drew from Dad Central 1:16:43

1+ y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Send us a Text Message. I’m so happy to share this week’s episode with you, featuring Drew Soleyn from Dad Central and Connected Dads. We had a great in-depth conversation about the challenges of becoming a parent from a dad’s perspective, including becoming a parent to twins and a 3rd baby after twins. Drew also provided some excellent ideas for s…

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What on earth does leg hair have to do with parenthood?! Part 2 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

37:35

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: We like to swear, if you’re listening with kids or don’t like swearing, please be aware! Episode #25 is the 2nd part of my chat with Naomi about body hair and its impacts on our body image and parenting. My guest today is Naomi from Queer Nest. Naomi uses she and they pronouns, and is Founder and head Doula …

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What on earth does leg hair have to do with parenthood?! 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: We like to swear, if you’re listening with kids or don’t like swearing, please be aware! Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #24. My guest today is Naomi from Queer Nest Club. Naomi uses she and they pronouns, and is Founder and head Doula of Queer Nest, where she coaches and supports Queer and …

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Doulas Making a Difference: Gillian Cullen from Birth Mark 1:10:45

1+ y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Postpartum psychosis and suicide Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #23. Today Gillian Cullen she/they Full-spectrum doula, CST practitioner, founder and CEO of Birth Mark joins me to talk about starting Birth Mark, a charity dedicated to providing full spectrum doula support for marginalized a…

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The Impacts of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Part 2 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: This is an in-depth discussion about racism and the impacts on reproductive health and can feel very heavy, especially for those who are impacted by these topics. We discuss things such as forced sterilization, interactions with CAS. Take care of yourself while listening. Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellb…

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The Impacts of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Part 1 53:16

1+ y ago53:16

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #21, our first episode of season 2! Today we’re going to talk about the Impact of Racism on Reproductive Health with Rochelle Maurice. Content Warning: This is an in-depth discussion about racism and the impacts on reproductive health and can feel very heavy, especially for those who ar…

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Season 2 Trailer 3:53

1+ y ago3:53

3:53

Send us a Text Message. I am so excited for season 2 to start on Monday, October 10th. I wanted to Thank you all for listening to season 1 and the support so far! The podcast has been downloaded in 46 countries and almost 3,000 times. This season we are going to hear more personal stories and have more deep, authentic conversations about issues tha…

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Vikki’s experience with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following a traumatic birth Part 2 1:05:38

2y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of childhood abuse, and breastfeeding trauma. Today is part 2 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! If you haven’t listened to part 1, go back and check it out and then listen to today’s episode. Today V…

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Vikki’s experience with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety Following a Traumatic Birth Part 1 1:07:11

2y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of suicidal thoughts, breastfeeding trauma and eating disorders. Today is part 1 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! Vikki shares her story with postnatal depression and anxiety, following a traumatic …

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Preparing for Postpartum and the transition to Parenthood with Naomi 1:17:09

2y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Send us a Text Message. My guest today is Naomi from Queer Nest Club. Naomi uses she and they pronouns, and is Founder and head Doula of Queer Nest, where she coaches and supports Queer and gender-non-conforming folks and entrepreneurs through one of their biggest life transitions— becoming a parent! Through support, advance preparation, self-advoc…

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Sexuality in the Postpartum Period with Benée Justice 1:29:08

2y ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Send us a Text Message. Date: May 11th, 2022 Content Warning: This episode contains discussions around sexuality including our body parts and sexual acts. We do use gendered language in this discussion and acknowledge that not all birthing people identify as female. If you listen to your podcasts with young kids in the room you can decide if you wa…

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Katie’s Surrogacy Journey Part 2 50:34

2y ago50:34

50:34

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Fertility challenges, mention of traumatic birth Today’s episode is in honour of World Maternal Mental Health Day, which is May 4th. The goal of World Maternal Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues so that more women will get treatment and fewer will suffer. This is definit…

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Katie’s Surrogacy Journey 50:16

2y ago50:16

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Fertility challenges Today’s guest is Katie Lamport, RSSW. Katie is a counsellor in private practice in the Barrie, Ontario area. I first met Katie when I started a new job as an addictions counsellor. Katie was fully pregnant and went on maternity leave a few days later. Katie was the first person I had met…

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Unrealistic Expectations of Motherhood 57:23

2y ago57:23

57:23

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Mention of birth trauma, baby blues, obstetric violence, NICU, some swearing, gendered language. Today’s Guest is Kelley Hassanpour, RN who is the Founder over at Parenting From Within and we are talking about the unrealistic expectations of motherhood. We covered a wide range of topics from gendered stereot…

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Experiencing Mental Health Issues and Creating a Community of Support with Lisette and Catherine Part 2 54:07

2y ago54:07

54:07

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, OCD, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts/compulsions around sleep and food, challenges with nursing, rage, trauma, fear, NICU experience, some swearing Today is the 2nd part of my conversation with Lisette and Catherine from Together…

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Experiencing Mental Health Issues and Creating a Community of Support with Lisette and Catherine 47:52

2y ago47:52

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, OCD, postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts/compulsions around sleep and food, challenges with nursing, rage, trauma, fear, NICU experience, and some swearing. Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #12! Today I’m talking with…

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Nicole's Experience with an Ectopic Pregnancy 1:19:30

2y ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, trauma, medical procedures, surgery, a near miss and grief. My guest today is Nicole Leijh, RSSW who is a perinatal therapist in private practice in Muskoka Ontario. Over the past few months, we’ve gotten to know each other and become friends and I was so honoured when Nico…

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How relational trauma can impact the perinatal period with vania sukola 1:22:01

2y ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Today’s episode is all about relational trauma including sexual, physical and emotional abuse as well as birth trauma. Please know this is a heavy episode and you can take your time listening to it or come back to it at a different time. My guest today is vania sukola, RP who is a feminist and trauma therapi…

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Kelley’s Experience with Postpartum Anxiety and the Pressures of Sleep Training 1:23:16

2y ago1:23:16

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Anxiety, stigma around medication, pressures to sleep train, intrusive and suicidal thoughts Today’s Guest is Kelley Hassanpour, RN who is the Founder over at Parenting From Within. Kelley experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her son. Kelley recognized the symptoms at 13 months postpartum and st…

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Queer Fertility Planning and Support with Guest Laine Halpern Zisman, PhD 1:05:44

2y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Fertility Challenges, grief and loss Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #8. Today we’re going to talk about Queer fertility journeys and processes. My guest today is Laine Halpern Zisman, PhD, a Toronto-based queer doula who specializes in queer fertility support. She is also a queer culture an…

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Sascha’s experience with Postpartum Anxiety and having a baby during a Pandemic 1:09:15

2y ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Fertility struggles, Intrusive thoughts, anxiety, mention of birth trauma, and grief. Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #7! On today’s episode I interview Sascha, who I met through PSI’s Peer Mentor program last year. Sascha is a mom to her 2-year-old son and lives with her husband in New Jers…

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Jodi’s Birth Stories part 2 1:01:56

2+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Intrusive thoughts, anxiety and challenges with nursing. Hello and welcome to Perinatal Wellbeing episode #6 today is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Jodi Pawluski. Jodi is a researcher, neuroscientist, therapist, podcaster, and parent! Jodi is from Canada and currently lives in France with her partner an…

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Jodi’s Birth Stories part 1 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Intrusive thoughts, experience of baby in the NICU Today’s guest is Dr. Jodi Pawluski, researcher, neuroscientist, therapist, podcaster, and parent! Jodi is from Canada and currently lives in France with her partner and 2 kids. Jodi studies the Parental brain and you can learn all about it on her website and…

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The Challenges of Nursing 26:47

2+ y ago26:47

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: In this episode we are discussing challenges with nursing and grief and trauma that can be associated with that. I use the word breastfeeding when discussing my own story and I continue to work towards more inclusive language including using either nursing, chest feeding or body feeding. Let’s open up the co…

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The Realities of Transitioning to Parenthood 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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Send us a Text Message. Let’s normalize how hard it is to transition to parenthood! On the podcast today we’re talking about the realities of transitioning to parenthood and that it’s not always filled with joy and elation. Transitioning to parenthood can be very exciting and scary at the same time and can involve grief for our old life. Seeing how…

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Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period 31:09

2+ y ago31:09

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Examples of various type of intrusive thoughts Episode description: On today’s episode we’re going to talk about Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period. I’m going to share the clinical definition, what this looks like in real-life, when it’s a good idea to ask for help and how to cope with these types of…

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Introduction to the Perinatal Wellbeing Podcast 4:34

2+ y ago4:34

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Send us a Text Message. We want to welcome you to the podcast and tell you a little bit about what it’s all about and what you can expect. You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca Support the Show.

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My Experience with Postpartum Anxiety and Depression 40:32

2+ y ago40:32

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Send us a Text Message. Content Warning: Intrusive Thoughts, Suicidal Thoughts On today’s episode I share my story of having Postpartum Anxiety and Depression after the birth of my 3rd child. I share the different signs and symptoms that I experienced, what my journey to recovery looked like and how I made meaning from that challenging time. Highli…

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Estimulación 2:42

5y ago2:42

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