Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, explores the real, raw side of family building. From getting infertility, high-risk pregnancy, bed rest and prematurity to healing after baby comes home, the Delivering Miracles® Podcast with Parijat is an entertaining, inspirational, informative show that gives you the tools to have a healthy pregnancy so you can give your baby a strong start to life.
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Welcome to Partners Beyond Parenthood, hosted by new mother and advocate for personal empowerment in parenting, Saba Bosuener. This podcast is a resource for mothers and fathers navigating the complex journey of maintaining personal identity and relationship dynamics in the face of new parenthood. Each week, Saba shares strategies, stories, and expert insights designed to help overwhelmed parents gain clarity, reconnect with their partners, and embrace their true selves while managing the de ...
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The #1 iTunes Podcast Sleep Like A Boss - The Podcast by Christine was created for bringing different services, mainly health and business related, to as many people as possible. The idea and conviction is that you can make your life so much easier because there is the right person out there to help you with whatever you are struggling. That is not selfish not spoilt but it is smart and putting yourself first, which is totally ok! Christine obviously also focuses on her expertise, which is s ...
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13 | Navigating Early Childhood Intervention: Speech and Language Development w/ Jill Urbane
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In this episode, I am joined by Jill Urbane, an early childhood interventionist and social worker with over 25 years of experience. Jill shares her unique journey from working in psychiatric units and prisons to becoming a passionate advocate for early childhood development. We delve into her expertise in speech and language development, behavior m…
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12 | Marriage After Kids: Tips on Balancing Partnership & Parenthood w/ Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh
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Life changes in countless ways after having kids, and the relationship with our partner is among the most affected. In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh joins me to explore how parenthood impacts marriages and challenges our sense of self. We discuss the communication breakdowns that arise from the overwhelming demands of parenting, outside factor…
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11 | Empower Your Birth Experience: How to Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth & Recovery w/ Sophie Villeneuve
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Do you know how important the pelvic floor is to your health? From pregnancy to postpartum, the pelvic floor plays a critical role in preparing the body for an easier birth and speedy recovery. In this episode, expert Sophie Villeneuve shares insights on when strengthening or relaxing the pelvic floor is necessary, preventing injuries during delive…
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10 | Being a Role Model and fostering healthy habits at home: Drew Griesel’s Holistic Wellness Approach to Parenting and Partnership
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Have you ever wondered how you can show up as the best version of yourself in your busy day-to-day life, knowing that you are your children’s most influential role model? In this episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood, Saba Bosuener welcomes Drew Griesel, a fitness, health, and wellness coach with a background in Krav Maga. Drew shares his journey f…
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9 | How to survive your first flight with an infant
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Have you been feeling overwhelmed and scared at the thought of taking your first trip with your baby? Worried that your baby will cry throughout the journey and that the trip will end up making you feel even more exhausted? In this episode, I walk you through everything you need to know about traveling with an infant for the first time. Drawing fro…
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8 | From High-Risk Pregnancy to Living in the NICU: A Parent’s Guide to Healing, Partnership, & Parenting a Micro Preemie w/ Parijat Deshpande
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Pregnancy is already a transformative time for parents, but high-risk pregnancies can bring unique challenges that test your spirit and resilience. For Parijat Deshpande, her experiences with preterm labor and loss led to become a leading voice in trauma-informed high-risk pregnancy care. In this episode, she shares her story and how her company, R…
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7 | One Baby, Two Businesses: Navigating Parenthood & Identity as a Military Spouse w/ Rue Spence
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Meet the mom who juggles a podcasting business, creative pursuits and parenting. In this episode, I speak to Rue Spence about how she’s amplifying underrepresented voices in podcasting, her inspiring clothing line for mothers, and navigating entrepreneurship without compromising time with her child. We dive into her experience as a military spouse …
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6 | How to Set Boundaries with Family Visits After Baby's Birth
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Have you been struggling to communicate your desires on how involved you want your in-laws to be? In this episode, Saba Bosuener dives into the critical topic of setting boundaries with your partner regarding family visits after the birth of your baby. She explores the dynamics of intercultural relationships, reflecting on her own relationship, and…
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5 | Parenting Break: How to Thrive on Your First Kid-Free Adventure (and Actually Enjoy It)
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Ever felt that mom guilt or panic at the thought of leaving your little one behind for a trip? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode of the Partners Beyond Parenthood podcast, Saba Bosuener takes you on a heartfelt journey as she and her husband embark on a six-night adventure away from their 14-month-old daughter. From the initial waves o…
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4 | Overcoming Obstacles: Practical Self-Care Tips for New Mothers
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This episode of Partners Beyond Parenthood reveals that there is more than mum guilt that can get in the way of claiming time for yourself. I share a personal story of how introspection led to this realisation and what practical steps you can take to make self-care a habit. — Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnersbeyondpar…
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3 | How identifying the change in your love language can help you feel more loved after the birth of your child
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This episode delves into the concept of love languages and how understanding them can strengthen your connection with your partner after the birth of your child. Saba emphasizes the importance of knowing each other's love languages to enhance how you both give and receive love, which is crucial in maintaining a strong relationship during the demand…
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2 | How to feel less invisible and not resent your partner
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Almost every parent feels some kind of resentment towards their partner after the birth of their child. You are suddenly responsible for someone other than yourself and often tend to your needs last. Saba discusses the challenges of taking on the invisible work and becoming the "default parent" and how despite these challenges, she was able to main…
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Welcome to the Partners Beyond Parenthood podcast! My name is Saba Bosuener and in this episode, I share a little bit on the who what and why of this podcast. Becoming a parent brings a whole lot of new information, change and choices you have to make. I will address a variety of topics on partnership and parenthood with an open mind so you can mak…
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One of the most drastic changes you will experience in your life is when you suddenly become a parent. It can feel overwhelming as you assume full responsibility for another human being often resulting in losing your sense of self, feeling disconnected from your partner and pushing aside your goals and ambitions. This podcast aims to help new paren…
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137: The Power of You - The Final Episode
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136: What Women Need to Know About Pregnancy Anxiety
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134: Why Nervous System Regulation is Essential During Fertility Treatment, a High-Risk Pregnancy and Postpartum
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132: The Biggest Problem of Prenatal & Postpartum Care
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This is the episode I didn’t want to do. I tried to avoid it, but I can’t. My feelings are prompted by what I’ve seen on social media posts and articles--and those have left an awful taste in my mouth. We have an epidemic in the US of healthcare providers not listening to women when they complain about their pain and what’s going on in their lives.…
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131: Comparing and Justifying Prevent Healing
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Do you feel that you deserve to heal and feel better on your fertility journey? Do you feel like you deserve to be a mother and experience a healthier pregnancy? Do you feel like you deserve to grieve your losses and bring a baby home from the hospital? Of course, we say that we deserve these things, but the problem is that we battle an underlying …
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130: How to Prepare for a Pre-Term Delivery
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November is Prematurity Awareness Month, so it’s a good time for us to discuss the basics. In today’s show, we’re talking about risk factors for preterm delivery and other information you need to know about this frightening experience. In this episode: Prematurity is the leading cause of death for children under five across the world---and the rate…
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I love to hear from you! I love to address your questions and concerns with Listener Q & A episodes, like today’s show. Join us as we cover several topics that are relevant to birth trauma, preemie development, postpartum depression, and the work of healing. In this episode: Dealing with the uncertainty of the development of a preemie when you aren…
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128: Healing After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
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There are many nuances to grief. The loss of a child is extremely painful grief, but you have to trust that your body knows how to heal itself. It’s important that you reach out for support when you need professional guidance. Let’s jump into this difficult topic together. In this episode: We don’t speak accurately enough about the experience of pr…
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127: When You Feel Lost After Having a Baby in the NICU
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One of the most interesting aspects of my work in working with a wide variety of people is that every experience is so different, even if they share the same starting point. Having a baby in the NICU is a different type of trauma that shifts what you understand to be normal. It shifts everything you know to be normal and everything you expect to en…
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126: How to Prepare for Pregnancy after Preemie
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September is NICU Awareness Month. If you aren’t familiar with what NICU stands for, it’s where sick or pre-term babies go for specialized care until they are well enough to (hopefully) go home. One of the most common questions I get from parents is about facing another pregnancy after going through a NICU experience. Just the thought of a repeat s…
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125: The Truth About Fertility Trauma When You're Trying to Conceive
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Fertility trauma is happening all around us. It’s a huge part of the journey when you’re trying to conceive. Today’s show discusses why we have to address this issue and why trauma resolution should be part of fertility treatment for everyone. Episode Highlights: What is fertility trauma? Why trauma is NOT always based on a single event Examples of…
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124: 5 Myths About Fertility, Pregnancy or Trauma Healing
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I’ve talked to many women from many backgrounds with many complications. These women are all tied together by experiencing trauma on their family-building journey. The fact that unresolved trauma is a stress trigger fascinates me, and it led to my pursuit of training as a trauma specialist. Today’s show explores the question: What if the issues we …
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123: Caring for a Newborn with Dr. Robert Hamilton
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Some time ago, I came across a video on Facebook in which a pediatrician was showing a hold that soothes a crying newborn. One time when my daughter was crying, and nothing seemed to help, I remembered the instructional video and gave it a try. I was amazed at the results and became an instant believer in “The Hamilton Hold.” I wondered how I could…
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122: How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty with Brigid Dineen
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Why does saying NO feel so hard to do sometimes? The reason is that we want to be people-pleasers, well-liked, and the one who says YES to everything, but that’s just not possible in every situation. When I was on bed rest, I had to learn to say NO to many events and activities, and I felt like a terrible person. Maybe this is a lesson you’ve had t…
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121: Body Kindness and Healing Body Image Postpartum with Rebecca Scritchfield
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Body image issues are common for girls during the adolescent and teen years, but do things improve at all for women in the postpartum? It’s exhausting and demoralizing to compare yourself to what you see on TV and in magazines--and know that your body does NOT look like what you see. It’s time for us to have real conversations about what our bodies…
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The journey to becoming a parent may bring fertility challenges, stress, and fear of the unknown. One aspect of parenthood that we don’t give much thought and attention to is the fact that bringing a baby into your family puts stress on your relationship. Many changes take place, but your marriage can survive and thrive. Today’s show is about how t…
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119: Parenting with Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain with Jen Hardy
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It’s another one of “those things” that no one tells you. After a high-risk pregnancy, difficult delivery, or lengthy NICU stay, the stress on your body creates the perfect environment for health problems and chronic illnesses. With everything else a new mom has to deal with after these difficulties, now she’s dealing with a mysterious illness! Man…
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118: Stress and Digestion with Jess Cording
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Stress and anxiety can cause digestive issues for many of us, including pregnant women and women going through infertility. Let’s look at the nuts and bolts of nutrition and digestion with today’s guest. Jess Cording is an expert on stress, digestion, nutrition, and how what goes on in your belly can affect your ability to conceive. Jess is a regis…
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117: What Women Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Health
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We all know that the postpartum period brings challenges in physical recovery, but one issue you may not be aware of is pelvic floor health. It’s something that’s rarely mentioned by doctors, yet it can lead to lifelong health problems if it’s neglected. Let’s dive in with today’s guest! Catherine Middlebrooks is a yoga teacher and postpartum corre…
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Many acronyms that come along with learning the new language of infertility and high-risk pregnancy. One experience that not many go through is PPROM, preterm premature rupture of membranes. We’re hearing a story of success and triumph over PPROM from today’s guest. Abbe Turman is a full-time working mother of three and author of the lifestyle blog…
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One of the most frustrating aspects of building a family is when it takes a struggle to get pregnant. It’s especially exasperating when no one has a WHY. It can make you feel scared, overwhelmed, and basically out of control. A’ndrea Reiter is a holistic fertility expert, Reiki Master, and the author of How to Get Pregnant Even When You’ve Tried Ev…
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We all know how challenging and traumatic a stay in the NICU can be for new parents, but NICU isn’t the most common postpartum difficulty to be encountered. The postpartum journey is so different and so unexpected, that postpartum depression is actually the most common stressor. Most expectant parents think, “Oh, it won’t happen to me,” but the tru…
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The worst advice anyone can give a woman (or couple) going through infertility, fertility treatment or a high-risk pregnancy is, "You have no control". It is unhelpful and it is just plain wrong. Decades of research have shown the importance of believing in and maintaining control especially when it comes to health. Not only does it help you feel b…
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112: Why “Don’t Give Up” Is Terrible Advice
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"Don't give up." a comment I've heard all the time, through every stage of my journey and I'm sure many other women have heard as well. It's a comment that is meant to be kind and supportive, but it has really rubbed me the wrong way for a long time. Today I want to discuss why I don't like telling people "don't give up." and talk about real advice…
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This episode of Delivering Miracles with Parijat Deshpande is all about the Type-A person. Parijat explains what this means, how this impacts your high-risk pregnancy, and what you can do to accommodate this.
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110: What Pediatricians Want New Parents to Know
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Are you considering which pediatrician you should choose for your child? From personal experience, I know the importance of finding the right pediatrician who will not listen to the outside noise, but who will listen to you and make the best decisions for your child. Joining me on the show today is Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, favorably known as Dr. …
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109 What Every High-Risk Mom Needs to Hear
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It really is this hard. Let this sink in. Don't minimize your feelings. If it feels hard, it's okay. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat talks you through this important statement that every woman going through a high-risk pregnancy needs to hear.
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108: How Stress and the Mind-Body Connection Affect Pregnancy Health
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The term "mind-body connection" can mean a variety of things to so many people. Some take it to mean mental health, others take it to mean nutrition therapy, others take it to mean something about the stars or hanging crystals by your bed. But most of us can agree that it relates somehow to stress. But does it have any impact on the health of your …
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Sometimes we are in so desperate need of help, that we don't even realize it. That may seem ridiculous, but sometimes we really can feel like we are "doing fine" when really we need support from others. Today I'm joined by Abbi Perets, Founder of SuccessfulFreelanceMom.com. She teaches at-home moms how to break into freelance writing. She's going t…
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106: When Your Body Needs You to Slow Down but You Love to Go Fast
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When you're a Type-A, go-getter person who loves to be busy, it hard to accept when your body needs you to go slow. You feel unproductive, helpless and useless, none of which are good for your mental or physical health. On this episode, we talk about how to listen to your body when you need to go slow and how to slow down without feeling like you'r…
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105: Surviving the First Few Weeks of Motherhood
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Today on Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande chats with certified advanced birth doula and postpartum educator Adriana Lozada to discuss new motherhood and share their top tips to prepare you for your first few weeks as a new parent.
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We all know avoiding important tasks isn't helpful. And yet we all do it, because, let's face it, it's easier than making that doctor's appointment, returning that phone call or doing the bloodwork. Did you know, avoidance builds up anxiety and ends up leaving you more stressed than the actual thing you're avoiding? On this episode, I share with yo…
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When Janet Jackson announced that she was pregnant at the age of 50, the world gasped and threw judgment in every shade at her. She was too old to have a baby, what was she thinking? But when George Clooney announced he was expecting twins with his wife Amal Clooney, when he was five years older than Janet Jackson was, no one batted an eye. There's…
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Experiencing a loss is heartshattering for any parent. Whether it's a chemical pregnancy, miscarriage, due to prematurity, a stillbirth or any other reason, it is the hardest thing for a parent to survive. Getting pregnant again after a loss can bring up concerns about the health of the baby, fears of another loss and a tremendous distrust of your …
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