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Our TFMR Stories

Sabrina Fletcher, Pregnancy Loss Doula

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Pregnancy loss support and connection in the heartbreak of terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). Interviews with real TFMR parents & grief support and stories from professionals, released bi-monthly. To join our support community go to: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/facebookgroup.html
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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 With You at EveryStep Podcast is your go-to source for inspiring and informative stories about care for older adults, grief and healing, pregnancy, and parenting. Every episode is an opportunity to learn from professionals and individuals with lived experiences who offer unique insights. Whether you're a caregiver, a patient, or someone who wants to make a positive impact in your community, this podcast has something for you. Discover answers to your long-held curiosities or questions yo ...
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Birth, Baby!

Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly

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Welcome to Birth, Baby!, your go-to podcast hosted by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, seasoned birth doulas and childbirth educators from Austin, Texas. Join us as we navigate the intricate journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, offering invaluable insights and expert advice. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and evidence-backed content, we aim to empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Whether you're seeking guidance on prenat ...
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Welcome to Ask the Doulas! This podcast is tailored to expectant parents and those with newborns or toddlers at home. It is also great for those who are in the early stages of their fertility journeys. Gain insights and guidance from the experts themselves on becoming a parent no matter if this is your first baby or your fifth. The featured doulas offer trusted support, sharing effective self-care and early parenting approaches. Let them be your trusted coaches as you make optimal decisions ...
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I AM ONE Podcast

Dani Giddens & Emily Jankowski

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Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers reflect on their own lived experience during the perinatal period (pregnancy + postpartum). Guests will explain how they sought & received help, and how they’re supporting the mental health of new families now. We’ll illustrate PSI’s core belief, that “You are not alone; You are not to blame; With help you will be well,” through storytelling. Each episode will demonstrate that none of us are alone, and that no matter our story, we c ...
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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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The Midwives' Cauldron

Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed

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Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater ci ...
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Sisterhood Through Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Did I do something to cause my miscarriage? What should I expect during fertility treatments? Was my pregnancy loss experience normal? Is my body against me? Is God punishing me? And the biggest question of all, does anyone understand what I'm going through? No matter what season you're in; loss, fertility treatments or taking a break from it all, this is the show for you. The Joy of Sunflowers Podcast is an ongoing collection of real and raw ...
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A podcast interviewing experts in the prenatal, natural birth and pediatric care field sharing their wisdom about how to feel safe, supported and empowered during your pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Brought to you by the prenatal and pediatric specialists in acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, yoga, lactation and birth education at the Cap Wellness Center.
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MyMaine Birth

Angela Laferriere

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MyMaine Birth is a space where we share the real life stories of families and their unique birth experiences in the beautiful state of Maine. From our state's biggest hospitals to Birth Center Births, and home births, every birth story deserves to be heard and celebrated. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth, these episodes are for you. As part of my commitment to capturing these incredible moments, as a certified Maine birth photogr ...
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The Catalyst for Courage Podcast is a podcast igniting hope in the midst of infertility and pregnancy loss. Each week the show will release useful and relevant educational content, practical and easy to implement tools and resources, real and raw personal stories, and a whole lot of encouragement and hope. Whether you are currently deep in the trenches of trying to conceive, drowning in grief after pregnancy or infant loss, or navigating the complexities of pregnancy after loss, the Catalyst ...
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Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Laila | The best pregnancy podcast for first time moms! If you're looking for a natural pregnancy podcast, postpartum podcast, baby's first year podcast, birth podcast, podcast about birth, podcast about pregnancy, motherhood podcast, new mom podcast, ent

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The best podcast on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn life, and your baby's first year of life where first time moms, expecting mothers and new moms are informed and empowered WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed. Join Laila on the Learning To Mom ™ Podcast each week as she asks amazing guests in the field of prenatal health the answers to our gazillion first time mom questions. Join the Learning To Mom's community on instagram at @learningtomom.podcast Let's dive in, mom friends! How to prepare ...
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A podcast created with passion by a Brisbane mum with a strong desire to learn about all the positive and beautiful sides to birth. This space is created for all women to see, hear, and share empowering birth stories and advice in the hopes to heal and educate others. Each week I'll be chatting with Australian mothers, partners, and professionals to inspire other women on their own journey to motherhood. Instagram: @positivebirthaustralia
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Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for ...
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Welcome to The MOTHER Podcast, hosted by Katie Hintz-Zambrano, the founder and editor of MOTHER (a.k.a. mothermag.com). With over a decade of beautiful, deep, and honest storytelling under our belt, we are thrilled to bring you this podcast, which includes a series of candid interviews with folks who inspire us greatly. We’re talking artists, authors, entrepreneurs, mothers, fathers, and thought leaders of all stripes. We’ll be exploring big topics including one’s upbringing, career journey, ...
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This is the Real Birth Podcast: a safe, welcoming platform to share birth stories. I'm Lucy Hill, a doula, mother, wife and total birth nerd living in Frome, Somerset in the UK. When I was pregnant, one of my favourite things to do was to listen to birth stories. During this time I read and listened to literally hundreds and hundreds of birth experiences shared by all kinds of parents, having all kinds of births. I quickly became obsessed with the narrative of birth and the power of storytel ...
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Are you a woman who feels not really old, yet not really young-not really sick yet not really well? Most women want MORE in all aspects of their life and this podcast’s goal is to share the real story on how to be well at any age. Dr. Maj is a Chiropractor, a health & wellness expert, a functional nutritionist and an author, She brings her humor and unique outlook to help you in building the life you truly desire. She has been inspired by the works of Dr. Oz, Brene Brown, Danielle LaPorte, D ...
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Season 2 is HERE! Cue the fireworks!! In this season, there’s 52 INCREDIBLE episodes lined up for you. - SIGN UP HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon! 47 expert guests in the fields of prenatal, postpartum and pediatric health. From Pediatricians to OBGYNs to Lactation Consultants, I have you covered this season! Here’s just 10 amazing topics that will…
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The podcast is changing, beloved. In beautiful ways though. I've been feeling called to expandind into other topics that speak to the whole of us...or the very least, more of us. These topics include our connection to ourselves, our connection to the earth, the healing of our families and intimate relationships, the systems in our society that lead…
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On today’s episode, I sit down with Chloe, the other half of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as she shares her five birth experiences. She begins with her first experience at a birth centre, where she had a fast, four-hour labour at almost 42 weeks. Despite the quick and intense nature of her labour, she found safety in her birth space and instinctivel…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me as we uncover the emotional rollercoaster of twin pregnancies and an unexpected, and coerced C-section. Crystal opens up about her scheduled C-section, exposing the fears and confusion that led to her decision and expressing her regret over not being fully informed. Her honest account highlights the critical need for…
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In this episode of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, we delve into the world of parenting multiples with the insightful Dr. Christina Cavezza, host of the Fierce Kind Mama of Multiples podcast. From the excitement of discovering you're expecting twins to the unique challenges and joys of raising them, Dr. Cristina shares her personal journey as a twin mom …
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Anna Rodney shares hospital birth prep tips with Kristin Revere in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Anna is the founder of Birth and Baby University. Gold Coast Doulas is an affiliate for the online Birth and Baby University class, Preparing for Your Hospital Birth. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can re…
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There are things you can do in pregnancy that will help yoe prepare for a smoother birth. We are joined by Lynn Schulte, a Birth Healing Specialist, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, and founder of the Institute for Birth Healing. She shares so much wisdom about how to prepare for a smoother birth. In this episode, we dive into the following: How b…
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Sharing an EXTREMELY vulnerable letter that I wrote to myself one year after finding out I was pregnant. Thank you for listening and respecting my story. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT LINKS: - Click HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon! - Connect with ME on Instag…
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On today’s episode I sit down with Keshia, one of the cohosts of The Road to Wisdom podcast, as we dive into her five unique birth experiences. Keshia’s journey into motherhood began with a hospital birth under the care of a private OB who had also delivered her and her siblings. Though her first birth was free of interventions and medication, it w…
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Send us a message. In this enlightening episode of 'With You at EveryStep,' host Polly Carver-Kimm is joined by Kylie Spies, the Healthy Outcomes Manager at EveryStep, to delve into the vital role that community and relationships play in the well-being of children. The discussion highlights how a strong, supportive environment and stable relationsh…
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Summary Kameryn Matranga shares her story of what it was like being pregnant and giving birth as a teen mom…TWICE. She shares the challenges she faced with friendships, balancing school and parenthood, and her ability to advocate for herself in the medical system. She also shares what postpartum and breastfeeding were like for her. She shares her j…
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Christi Kmecik shares her journey with loss and how she was drawn to create a beautiful line of grief cards. She also gives tips on how to support someone who is grieving on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, ch…
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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of our dearest friends and colleague, Stacey Figg. She is a postpartum doula, a PSI staff member in the coordinators program & one of the silliest, funniest, realest people we know. Today you’ll hear about some of the most serious & vulnerable moments fr…
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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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Riata shares her story of her baby Riana and the diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD, a heart defect) and T21. Riata was 29 at the time of this first pregnancy. She had to travel for care, due to living in a very rural part of Wyoming. Riata wishes to share her story to remind those opposed to abortion that abo…
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Diving deep into the vaccines, tests, circumcision, apgar score, jaundice levels, hearing test AND MORE that they do on baby while still in the hospital! Today's episode with Postpartum Nurse Jessica covers: Jaundice, How to fix jaundice levels Baby losing weight How much weight can baby lose Apgar score Hearing test Vitamin K Hepatitis B (hep b) e…
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Summary In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss group B strep (GBS), a common bacteria found in the intestines or lower genital tract of 10-30% of adults. While GBS doesn't cause symptoms in healthy adults, it can be dangerous for newborns. They explain what the options are for a GBS positive parent when giving birth. They emphasize the import…
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Today’s guest is Joanna Ho, the best-selling author whose children’s books cover topics such as familial roots, oppression and justice, and the importance of representation—especially for fellow Asian Americans. After years of rejection, her first book, Eyes That Kiss In The Corners, became an instant New York Times Best-Seller in 2021. She’s gone …
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Summary In this episode, Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly discuss what C-section recovery looks like. They cover the different types of C-sections, including planned and unplanned, and how recovery can vary depending on the type. They emphasize the importance of rest, asking for help, and staying on top of pain medication. They also recommend seein…
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Kristin Revere and Kelly Cox discuss milk sharing and her new platform called Share the Drop on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services &…
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Steph and Iman share their conception and birth story, highlighting the lessons learned and the ways in which their experience with an infertility diagnosis and prengnacy after loss can inspire others. In this episode, we dive into the following: Navigating an infertility journey in partnership Overcoming loss Finding joy in the journey to parentho…
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Postpartum and Birth Boundaries: What Boundaries to Set, How to Set Them, and Why You Need them! Today's episode on postpartum and labor boundaries covers: Why do we need to set boundaries for postpartum and labor? What are boundaries first time moms may want to set? Why do women not set boundaries? How to express / how to give a boundary? In laws …
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Send us a Text Message. Katie's path to motherhood is fraught with heartache and hope, from the devastating loss of her first pregnancy at 16.5 weeks to enduring four more miscarriages before successfully carrying her daughter, Fiona. She shares the emotional turmoil of each loss and the daunting task of finding the right OB-GYN in Maine, shedding …
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Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? Dr Nils Bergman calls himself a Public Health Physician, and currently promotes and researches skin-to- skin contact on a full time basis. He is a Research Associate at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Dr. Bergman was born in Sweden and raised in Zimbabwe, where he also later worked as …
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Dr. Whitaker is back with us to talk about back-to-school health. He explains how children get virus and why it’s more common for some children than others. We also chat about how stress and the introduction of new viruses during the holiday season also play a role. Dr. Whitaker gives some ideas on ways to minimize risks of getting sick so often an…
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Dr. Lora Grasso discusses small changes that can help you maintain your health after having a baby in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Dr. Grasso is the founder of APEX Coaching. This episode of Ask the Doulas is hosted by Kristin Revere. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!…
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Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: Intrusive thoughts, Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the world’s loveliest human beings, Lynn Turcotte-Schuh - a Certified Birth Educator, a speaker, a perinatal mental health advocate, a long-time PSI volunteer & a mentor for mothers everywhere! We’ll chat about parenting th…
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Wondering what a doula is an whether you should consider hiring one? In this episode, we dive into the following: What a doula is and how they support birth The research on the effectiveness of doulas How doulas can improve the birth experience for families of color Doula support for LGBTQIA+ families Reasons hiring a doula might not be the right f…
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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if faced with the terrifying possibility of your unborn child having severe brain and heart conditions? Capri's harrowing yet inspiring journey through her pregnancy with her son, Bellamy, offers a profound lesson in the power of intuition and the importance of seeking second opinions. Despite being advised…
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Carmen Grover is mom to 11 babies, 4 earthside and 7 in her heart. These are their names in order: Amity, Will, Kaia, Baby G, Case, Maelie, Butterfly Baby, Jude, Aida, Zach, and Charlotte. She is the author of A Diary to My Babies and the journal companion to that grief memoir, A Diary to Our Babies. Two of her losses have been to TFMR and she's co…
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Wanting to breastfeed, but not sure where to start? Listen to this!! Today's episode on breastfeeding covers: What are the breastfeeding benefits? What are common breastfeeding hurdles and how do we overcome them What tips do you have for someone when they start their breastfeeding journey? What are misconceptions people have about breastfeeding? H…
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Shelby—mother of three, Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal, and Postnatal Yoga Teacher, and Rebirthing Breathwork Mastery Practitioner. Booking into a birth centre where she had continuity of care and going through her prenatal yoga training, Shelby felt ready for her journey. Despite having a water birth, she ex…
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Today’s guest is Kate Baer, the beloved poet whose work explores motherhood, marriage, misogyny, the sacredness of female friendships—and so much more. Kate’s very first book, What Kind of Woman, was released during the turbulence of 2020—mere days after the 2020 presidential election. It was the first time she was ever paid to write and it became …
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In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss prodromal labor with midwife Leonora of Home Birth Honey. They explain what prodromal labor is and how it differs from Braxton Hicks contractions or early labor. They emphasize the importance of managing expectations and rest during prodromal labor. They also discuss factors that can contribute to prodro…
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Send us a message. Join us on this episode of With You at EveryStep as we delve into the crucial topic of home safety with Kylie Spies, Healthy Outcomes Manager at EveryStep. Discover the hidden risks lurking in older homes, from lead paint to asbestos, and learn how these materials can impact health, especially for vulnerable populations like chil…
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In the latest episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere discusses the launch of the Audiobook for Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere recorded the audiobook at a local recording studio called Centennial Sound and had a lot of fun with the process. You can now order Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby on …
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Trusting our bodies after infertility treatment can be a challenge… but there are strategies that can help us regain this trust and confidence. Today we are joined by Jessica Katz a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health therapist. She is the owner of Empress Counseling, a therapy practice specializing in mental healt…
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How to find healing and joy in a subsequent pregnancy after you've experienced a miscarriage. Trigger warning: miscarriage, loss, infant death, neonatal death Today's episode on pregnancy after loss with Laura Ricketts covers: The common emotions and challenges parents face after experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss? How to find joy again after …
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Today’s episode, I have the delight to be chatting with first-time mother, Jordan. Jordan’s experience in the hospital as a practicing midwife was described as shell-shocking. She had an innate understanding that many of the procedures performed on women were more harmful than helpful, which led her to choose the path of birthing her baby at home, …
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Send us a Text Message. How do you navigate childbirth when your intuition clashes with medical advice? Join us as we welcome Cashlyn, a resilient mother of four, whose powerful experiences in advocating for natural birth methods will leave you inspired. Hear about her memorable encounter with a doctor who resembled the Monopoly man, and how her mi…
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Kristin Revere and Sabia Wade discuss her book “Birthing Liberation” and discuss spirituality and doula work. Sabia is the CEO of Birthing Advocacy Trainings and a speaker, mentor, and author. Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you! Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s b…
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Summary In this episode we chat with Dr. Romy Ghosh about what pregnancy care looks like when under the care of an Obstetrician. She chimes in on routine tests and procedures in pregnancy, including dating ultrasounds, prenatal labs, and genetic testing. She explains the importance of these tests and how they help monitor the health of both the mot…
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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Traumatic Birth On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Claire Hewson, an educator, a counselor & a PhD student at Queen’s University in British Columbia, Canada! Not only that, Claire is the very first PSI intern to hop into the recording studio with us. We’ll chat all about breast, chest and body feeding, troub…
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What if I told you there is a good chance your due date was calculated incorrectly… or even… there really is no such thing as a due date. In this episode, we dive into the following: Why most due dates are actually incorrect How to get the most accurate due date estimate When you can realistically expect your baby to be born And how an inaccurate d…
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