Best Gigi Vincent Podcasts (2024)

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030: Ashley: Breastfeeding Misconceptions, PMDD, & More 29:17

10h ago29:17

29:17

What if breastfeeding isn't as natural and easy as we've been led to believe? Ever wondered why some women experience severe emotional and physical symptoms before their periods? Meet Ashley Shapiro, a dedicated nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), who shares her personal struggles with breastfeeding and how those c…

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029: Tiffany: How Education Can Shape Your Birth Experience 25:37

16d ago25:37

25:37

Join us as we explore the essential aspects of birth education with Tiffany Turner, a birth doula, massage therapist, and mother of four. Tiffany shares her experience from traumatic hospital births to empowering home births, revealing how these personal milestones shaped her career. Tiffany's rich experiences and extensive knowledge shine through …

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028: A New Season: Welcome Back to Ahma Need a Minute! 36:20

30d ago36:20

36:20

Hi! My name is Gigi, and I'm the new host of Ahma Need a Minute. We're so excited to welcome you back to the podcast. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Esther, the founder and CEO of Ahma & Co. We explore the multifaceted world of postpartum care, highlighting the impact that doulas, lactation educators, and newborn care special…

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027: Michaela: Resurfacing and Healing from Postpartum Depression 33:31

1y ago33:31

33:31

After a traumatic birth experience, Michaela experienced symptoms of depression three weeks into the newborn phase. Feelings of hopelessness would surface with each new day, which compounded with the peak of lockdown. Michaela advocated for her mental health and ultimately received the treatment she needed to break through. Look to our website for …

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026: Expert Series: Navigating Fertility, Pregnancy, and "Having It All" as a Working Mom with Leslie Schrock 44:12

1y ago44:12

44:12

For our anniversary episode, we have a very special guest who is making waves in motherhood: Leslie Schrock is an accomplished author with two books that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical advice for working families. Her breakout hit book, 'Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy,' has become a go-to resource for parents nav…

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025: Gal: Changing the Narrative on What Birth Could Be + Loving Her Three Empowering Natural Births (with Twins!) 46:05

1y ago46:05

46:05

Gal is a mother of 4 with one set of twins and 3 empowering natural birth stories. She was intentional with her birth plans and care provider selections. Ultimately, she pursued hypnobirthing as well as an at-home birth for her youngest child and loved each experience in its own way. There's a fear element in societal portrayals of birth that Gal i…

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024: Stephanie: Her Stillbirth and Elodie's One Day 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

46:42

Stephanie's faith, love and pain emanate through her recollection of the stillbirth experience with Elodie, her first daughter. Despite her intuition and voicing concerns throughout her pregnancy, the gaps in Elodie's development in utero were missed. Hear Stephanie's perspective after her special day with Elodie and how she keeps Elodie intertwine…

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023: Expert Series: Labor and Delivery Experiences Through the Years with Dr. Sonya Ye, OB-GYN 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

51:49

Dr. Sonya Ye, our Chief Health Officer, is back to hear from parents across generations who share their preparation and experiences for childbirth. Sonya shares tools, resources and her perspective of the labor and delivery experience from a doctor’s point of view. The episode highlights things parents may not know about in going into labor and giv…

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022: Nicole: Resilience Through Lack of Interdisciplinary Communication and Unexpected C-Section 35:46

1+ y ago35:46

35:46

A type A planner at heart, Nicole built a comprehensive birth plan with three scenarios and communicated with her hospital to set expectations. Given her low pain tolerance and spinal fusion, it was important for her to plan ahead. During the big delivery day, however, she found some shocking news that derailed her plans. This highlighted a lack of…

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021: Expert Series: How To Boost Your Fertility with Dr. Sonya Ye, Chief Health Officer of Ahma & Co 44:45

1+ y ago44:45

44:45

Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after a year of attempting to conceive. This impacts roughly 15% of couples in America. If you’re approaching your 30s or 40s and want to have a family some day, chances are, issues of fertility have crossed your mind. Perhaps you are currently struggling or know someone who has been trying fo…

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020: Reflections, Resolutions and What's To Come for Ahma & Co 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

Happy New Year! It's a wonderful opportunity for reflection and intention. We sit down with Esther, Ahma & Co's founder and CEO to discuss accomplishments of the year and top secret plans for 2023. Margaret and Esther also share personal goals and their outlook for the new year. To be in the loop on our new developments, sign up on our website: htt…

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019: Third Trimester Series: Creating a Birth Plan 12:42

1+ y ago12:42

12:42

Writing a birth plan can be intimidating to first time moms and parents and this episode helps walk you through step-by-step and offers a free template. Taking the time to think through your options can help you or your partner better advocate in the delivery room. I felt empowered having done some research and decision-making prior to entering lab…

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018: Expert Series: Yobe Shares the Inside Scoop on Childcare Make-or-Breaks 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

Is your family entering a new chapter and needing to decide amongst childcare options? Yobe, preschool teacher turned childcare center director and children's book publisher, gives us the inside scoop of what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to open the lines of communication with your childcare provider. Hear her take on topics from tea…

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017: Jessica: The Dichotomy of Grieving and Celebrating Life 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Jessica opens up on miscarrying her first pregnancy. While still absorbing the shock of the non-viable fetus, due to unforeseen circumstances, she becomes temporarily isolated from her partner. Listen to her journey on conceiving again and how her first pregnancy impacted her experience with …

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016: Jeanne: The "Missed" Miscarriage - D+C Procedure and Solo Grief 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

29:40

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we’re opening the dialogue today with one of our Ahma & Co writers, Jeanne. She talks about her physical and emotional journey in miscarriage last year and reflects on her strength to move through grief. Jeanne walks us through the doctor’s visits and the Dilation and Curettage out-patient p…

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015: Jing (My Hubby!): Partner Participation in Labor, Fatherhood Style, and Prioritizing Parental Leave. 42:01

1+ y ago42:01

42:01

We have our first male on the show - my husband Jing! This one is for our expecting and experienced dads! If you've been listening to Ahma Need A Minute, you know that Jing played a crucial role in the birth of both our sons. As we celebrate our 7th year of marriage, tune in to hear reflections of our labor and delivery story, how we've grown as pa…

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014: The Hinman Family on the 14th Day: Family Planning, Sperm Shopping, and The Experience to Carry. 1:08:11

2y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Beth and Erika divulge details on family planning with a fertility clinic, sperm donor selection, and a traumatic emergency c-section. Coming around their son's first birthday, they reflect on their love for their nanny, the joys of parenthood, and the (newfound) decision for Erika to carry next. Check out our website for more articles on motherhoo…

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013: Margaret (Your Host): Answers FAQs of First Time Expecting Moms 47:55

2y ago47:55

47:55

Jade (a first time mom) has Q&A with Margaret (the host of Ahma Need A Minute) on topics around birth planning, labor and delivery, preparing for postpartum, partner support, and breastfeeding. If you're expecting and don't know where to start, this episode can spark some ideas for your birth preparation. Check out our website for more articles on …

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012: Jade: Finding Confidence And Strength in Reiki and Mindfulness During Pregnancy 43:49

2y ago43:49

43:49

Jade is our first expecting mom on the show - due this September with baby #1. She talks about her experience navigating the unknowns and overwhelms of pregnancy (including an amniocentesis test!) and shares how her training in Mindfulness and Reiki have helped. If you need a minute - as someone family planning, pregnant, raising kids, or just bein…

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011: Expert Series: Christine Talks Cystic Fibrosis, Placenta Previa, And Motherhood Through a Clinical Dietitian's Eyes 46:15

2y ago46:15

46:15

Christine is a mom of two and has over 15 years of experience as a clinical dietitian. In addition to sharing her two very different birth stories (one including placenta previa), she also shares her journey of working with patients with Cystic Fibrosis. To learn more or support families with Cystic Fibrosis, check out https://www.cff.org/ Check ou…

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010: Kassie & Rebecca: Insemination, Donor Selection and A Wild Labor & Delivery 57:04

2y ago57:04

57:04

The Case Family shares the trials and tribulations of conception (insemination) and how they chose a donor. Before confirming the pregnancy, Rebecca had to return to sea for service. Fortunately, she made it back towards the end of Kassie’s pregnancy and they tell their labor and delivery story in a light and humorous way. Throughout the episode, y…

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009: Expert Series: Shelley From New Mother Caregiving 38:30

2y ago38:30

38:30

As a birth doula, postpartum caregiver, postpartum chef, and maternal health advocate, Shelley from New Mother Caregiving is our first subject matter expert on the show. She talks about the importance of the first 40 days postpartum, the differences in postpartum care in Western and Eastern cultures, and tangible advice on what support caregivers c…

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008: Eda: Building Confidence, Setting Boundaries, And Creating Ripples 48:34

2y ago48:34

48:34

After an unplanned c-section, Eda went through the motions of frustration, disappointment, and self-doubt. With support from her husband, she became vocal on her needs and priorities and gained confidence that shone in her second labor and delivery experience. As a member of the Coast Guard, she also reflects on how policies have improved for servi…

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007: Christina: Spilling The Tea, Not The Breastmilk 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

If you’re an expecting mom, partner or support person of a mom who plans to breastfeed, this episode is for you. After struggling to feed her newborn daughter at the hospital after an unplanned and traumatic c-section, Christina dove into understanding the agenda behind imposing breastfeeding on new mothers. She uncovers gaps in the industry and sp…

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006: Emma: Reflecting On A Disenchanted Labor And Postpartum Experience 1:00:15

2y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Emma is a stay at home mom of two boys that came into the world during the height of the pandemic. During her pregnancy, she had preconceived notions of a beautiful delivery and breastfeeding journey, and was later disenchanted. Emma shares her truth and the hardships in postpartum. Despite these obstacles and realizations, Emma’s smile radiates th…

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005: Sally: Breaking The Taboo On Postpartum Anxiety 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

On top of the pressures of being a first-time-mom, Sally delivered her daughter at the beginning of lockdown. In talking with her doctor, she discovered she had postpartum anxiety. Mental health continues to be a taboo topic, and Sally hopes by sharing her story, more mothers (and their partners) will understand the importance of validating the sit…

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004: Cynthia: Recovery And Return To Self 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

After an emotional fertility journey, Cynthia shares how she returned back to her new "normal" and overcame mom-guilt. While her postpartum recovery was smoother than her ectopic surgery recovery, she still gave herself pressure on knowledge gaps in newborn care and breastfeeding. She reflects on her faith, the support her spouse lent, and the grac…

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003: Cynthia: Sharing Realizations Throughout Her Fertility Journey 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

As Cynthia went through her fertility journey, she found clarity in what was right for her family and the means to advocate and achieve it. She prioritized self-care and community, and both came back to provide. Check out our website for more articles on motherhood: https://www.ahmaandco.com/ Want to stay connected? Follow us on IG: https://www.ins…

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002: Joyce: Making Decisions and Giving Space for Course Correction 56:44

2y ago56:44

56:44

When Joyce struggled to find time during her fellowship, her village stepped up to fill in the gaps. Recent life events in her family have given her a better work-life balance to savor time with her daughters. Joyce shares her perspective on her "systems", making decisions and course-correcting as she goes. Check out our website for more articles o…

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001: Shaniece: Learning to Be Your Best Advocate 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

Shaniece is an imperfectly perfect Mother of Two, Wife, and Educator amongst many other titles. Hear her birth stories and how she took learnings from her first experience to strategize and advocate for herself the second time around. Check out our website for more articles on motherhood: https://www.ahmaandco.com/ Want to stay connected? Follow us…

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Meet Ahma & Co and Your Podcast Host, Margaret 1:00:04

2y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

For the team at Ahma & Co, this podcast has long been a dream. Conceived as the company’s initiative to share the real stories of everyday moms, including the good, the bad, and everything in between, Ahma Need a Minute is finally launching after a full year of careful planning - just in time for Mother’s Day. As an introduction, Esther, the founde…

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Ahma Need a Minute

Esther Park and Gigi Vincent

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030: Ashley: Breastfeeding Misconceptions, PMDD, & More 29:17

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029: Tiffany: How Education Can Shape Your Birth Experience 25:37

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028: A New Season: Welcome Back to Ahma Need a Minute! 36:20

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027: Michaela: Resurfacing and Healing from Postpartum Depression 33:31

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026: Expert Series: Navigating Fertility, Pregnancy, and "Having It All" as a Working Mom with Leslie Schrock 44:12

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025: Gal: Changing the Narrative on What Birth Could Be + Loving Her Three Empowering Natural Births (with Twins!) 46:05

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024: Stephanie: Her Stillbirth and Elodie's One Day 46:42

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023: Expert Series: Labor and Delivery Experiences Through the Years with Dr. Sonya Ye, OB-GYN 51:49

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022: Nicole: Resilience Through Lack of Interdisciplinary Communication and Unexpected C-Section 35:46

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021: Expert Series: How To Boost Your Fertility with Dr. Sonya Ye, Chief Health Officer of Ahma & Co 44:45

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020: Reflections, Resolutions and What's To Come for Ahma & Co 31:30

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019: Third Trimester Series: Creating a Birth Plan 12:42

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018: Expert Series: Yobe Shares the Inside Scoop on Childcare Make-or-Breaks 24:48

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017: Jessica: The Dichotomy of Grieving and Celebrating Life 32:02

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016: Jeanne: The "Missed" Miscarriage - D+C Procedure and Solo Grief 29:40

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015: Jing (My Hubby!): Partner Participation in Labor, Fatherhood Style, and Prioritizing Parental Leave. 42:01

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014: The Hinman Family on the 14th Day: Family Planning, Sperm Shopping, and The Experience to Carry. 1:08:11

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013: Margaret (Your Host): Answers FAQs of First Time Expecting Moms 47:55

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012: Jade: Finding Confidence And Strength in Reiki and Mindfulness During Pregnancy 43:49

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011: Expert Series: Christine Talks Cystic Fibrosis, Placenta Previa, And Motherhood Through a Clinical Dietitian's Eyes 46:15

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010: Kassie & Rebecca: Insemination, Donor Selection and A Wild Labor & Delivery 57:04

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009: Expert Series: Shelley From New Mother Caregiving 38:30

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008: Eda: Building Confidence, Setting Boundaries, And Creating Ripples 48:34

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007: Christina: Spilling The Tea, Not The Breastmilk 49:26

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006: Emma: Reflecting On A Disenchanted Labor And Postpartum Experience 1:00:15

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005: Sally: Breaking The Taboo On Postpartum Anxiety 1:01:30

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004: Cynthia: Recovery And Return To Self 35:55

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003: Cynthia: Sharing Realizations Throughout Her Fertility Journey 52:07

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002: Joyce: Making Decisions and Giving Space for Course Correction 56:44

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001: Shaniece: Learning to Be Your Best Advocate 50:04

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Meet Ahma & Co and Your Podcast Host, Margaret 1:00:04

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