She Found Motherhood Podcast (She Found Motherhood)
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| 12 Feb 2021 | COVID 19 Vaccine in Pregnancy, Lactation and TTC | 00:36:57 | |
Dr. Sarah chats with Dr. Sierra Richard, Pharm D all things pregnancy, lactation, and TTC with the COVID vaccine. Dr. Sierra reviews the vaccine in detail, the ingredients, how it works and what the current recommendations are for pregnant and lactating people as well as those trying to conceive.
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| 26 May 2021 | From Pregnancy Loss to Parenthood as a Couple with Erin & Stephen Mitchell | 00:50:33 | |
Dr. Sarah chat's candidly with Erin and Dr. Stephen Mitchell from @couples.counesling.for.parents about the transition from being a couple to being parents and dealing with the challenges of pregnancy loss and parenting while maintaining a relationship. Erin and Dr. Stephen are the creators of 'Create Your Couple Story' and have offered our listeners a discount code if you're interested in purchasing their course enter: SFM2021 at checkout! And check out their free pregnancy mini course! Dr. Stephen Mitchell holds a PhD in Medical Family Therapy from Saint Louis University. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a professor, and a web-based relationship educator. Erin AB Mitchell, MACP has her Masters in Counseling Psychology and works as a web-based relationship educator. They are working on 12 years of being married and enjoy working together. Erin and Stephen are the co-founders of Create Your Couple Story. They speak and write about couple health and wellness. Their mission is to guide couples into deeper connection and healing through story telling. | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | Skincare in Pregnancy with Dr. Bri | 00:43:35 | |
Dr. Sarah chats with Emergency and Aesthetic Medicine physician Dr. Bri all about skincare in pregnancy and reviews the top questions they get about common skin conditions in pregnancy including acne, peri-oral dermatitis, and more! Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass Dr. Bri's IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorbri/ Cosmetic Hot List: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-hotlist-prohibited-restricted-ingredients/hotlist.html Pregnancy Categories: https://chemm.nlm.nih.gov/pregnancycategories.htm | |||
| 08 Feb 2023 | C-Section Scar Recovery with Janette Yee | 00:40:55 | |
On today’s episode, you will learn how to become your own massage therapist! Joining Dr. Alicia is athletic and registered massage therapist Janette Yee from Ask Janette, who talks to us passionately about the exciting benefits of scar tissue massage after a c-section (or any other injury)! Whether you’re feeling numbness or hyper-sensitivity, Janette and Dr. Alicia describe how and why massage helps, and how to go about performing it on yourself, as always starting small but steady. We know that even the thought of touching a scar can be uncomfortable, so we’re also sharing these amazing resources to help you along in the process! Your recovery is in your hands. Tune in to learn more and check out the free resources below!
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| 27 Nov 2020 | Andrea's Birth Story | 00:43:36 | |
Andrea tells us about both her birth and postpartum experiences. Not going to lie, they were pretty challenging...but she took what she learnt from her first and made her postpartum journey much easier with her second! We review how important it is to be prepared for the postpartum period! We cover this in our online prenatal course: Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | The Basics of Getting Pregnant! | 00:36:58 | |
Let’s get pregnant!! Many of us spend a lot of our fertile years learning about how not to get pregnant, and sometimes it can be a disorienting transition when we decide we actually would like to start trying to have a baby! Today we are chatting with Dr. Beth Taylor, a Fertility Specialist at the Olive Fertility Centre in Vancouver. Dr. Taylor offers great insight into the basics of how to get pregnant! Today’s episode focuses on the heteronormative paradigm of the cis female and cis male having sexual intercourse to try to conceive - but there are many other paradigms and ways to conceive we will focus on in subsequent episodes! Join us in learning about what steps both male and female partners can take towards increasing their chances of fertility, when it might be time to consult a fertility specialist, and how important certain lifestyle choices are in your ability to conceive - from cannabis use to hot tubs! Dr. Beth Taylor can be found on Instagram @bethtaylormd & @olivefertility. For our FREE Preparing for Pregnancy Guide: For the She Found Health Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass: Thanks for listening! | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | Top 6 Tips for Postpartum Weight Loss! | 00:32:39 | |
Dr. Shri Noel joins us and tells us about her birth story with her two kiddos, and how that has influenced her journey to help postpartum moms with their weight loss journey. She reviews her top 6 tips on how to improve your wellness during the fourth trimester. IG: @sbswellness | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | Painful sex, Constipation & Childbirth | 00:36:34 | |
Krysta, pelvic physiotherapist from Cairn Physiotherapy, discusses the role of pelvic physiotherapy in pregnancy, from pelvic floor dysfunction, joint aches and pains and how to prepare your pelvic floor for childbirth! IG: @cairnphysiotherapy https://cairnphysiotherapy.ca/ | |||
| 30 Jan 2021 | Celia's Home Birth Story | 00:51:29 | |
Celia tells us about her homebirth during this podcast. She discusses the preparation, including multiple discussions with her midwife and her homebirth checklist she used to get ready! One homebirth was pre covid, and the other homebirth during covid. Preparing your perineum - https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/perineal-massage | |||
| 28 Mar 2021 | Prenatal Screening in pregnancy: What are my options??? | 00:39:27 | |
Prenatal Screening is such a complex discussion, so we have brought Dawn, who is a genetic counsellor at Life Labs to review the reasons some families may choose to get prenatal screening done in their pregnancy, and what options are available for families. We discuss the differences between the options so that hopefully you can choose the option that is right for you!
Check out Life Labs website for more great information! http://www.lifelabsgenetics.com/Panorama
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| 27 Dec 2023 | Varicose Veins in Pregnancy | 00:11:17 | |
On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia break down varicose veins in pregnancy - what they are, why they occur, common symptoms, the importance of monitoring them, treatments, and why they can appear in unexpected places during pregnancy! Tune in for their expert insights and practical tips on navigating this common yet often unexpected aspect of pregnancy. With the holidays coming up, we have the perfect gift for you or the pregnant person in your life! The Nesting Box is a trimester specific subscription box filled with our favourite pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn items! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Postpartum Depression in Partners | 00:15:53 | |
Did you know that men experience hormonal shifts during their partner’s pregnancy and into the postpartum period? While this biological change likely occurs to stimulate child / parent bonding, it can also cause postpartum depression in partners and is experienced by about 8%-10% of them - and is all too rarely talked about. But Drs. Sarah and Alicia are here to spark the conversation! And encourage both partners and birthing people to talk about it with each other, with your greater community, and to seek support if needed. A great start is to tune into today’s episode, as well our episode on Preparing your Relationship for a Newborn with Dr. Pip from Making Mama Well, and make sure to download the Mental Health Resource we created just for you! | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Heartburn in pregnancy | 00:08:24 | |
Dr. Alicia from She Found Health reviews Heartburn in pregnancy. They talk about how to manage acid reflux in pregnancy with natural remedies and medication. They also review the foods that trigger GERD in pregnancy. Best Birth Guide: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/best-birth-guide www.shefoundhealth.ca
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| 10 Mar 2021 | Water Birth and Water Immersion during Labour | 00:33:37 | |
Dr. Alicia and Heidi Machnee, Registered Midwife, review the risks and benefits of immersion in water during labour and water birth to both the delivering parent and the newborn! We review what reasons it may not be appropriate to consider a water birth and what safety factors your care providers need to think of to make sure it is the best experience for you and your baby! Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Newborn Male Circumcision | 00:37:37 | |
| 24 Nov 2021 | Catie Mather’s Birth Story | 00:51:44 | |
This week we are treated to Catie Mather’s birth story! She shares with us her adventures with multiple pregnancies and three deliveries, all while also adjusting to life with a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. She tells us about her experiences with induced labour, nursing, and the differences of being pregnant with your first child, as opposed to your third! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did sharing! | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | When Birth Goes Differently than Expected | 00:37:56 | |
Birth is a complex event - both physically and emotionally for us and our partners. A good way to navigate those complexities is to discuss and note down your birth preferences to help manage expectations and create informed decisions, but what happens when birth goes differently than planned? Dr. Pip Houghton, family doctor with a passion for supporting new mamas and a special interest in perinatal mental health care, shares with us her personal and professional experiences in dealing with the aftermath of birth that does not go as expected. Dr. Pip and Dr. Alicia discuss the differences between disappointment, grief, and trauma, and how to navigate those emotional intricacies before they potentially grow into larger issues. Today’s episode is a must listen for perinatal patients and providers alike. For more support and resources, check out these links! Dr. Pip can be found at her website, Making Mama Well Instagram, and Facebook. Check-out our FREE Birth Preferences Course by clicking this link. For a deeper dive into these topics and more, consider our affordable, online Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass to empower yourself with the knowledge you need to have the best birth experience you can! | |||
| 03 Mar 2021 | Anemia and Low Iron in Pregnancy | 00:16:07 | |
Drs. Sarah and Alicia review what low iron and anemia in pregnancy mean, and how they can affect your childbirth and newborn! We review how to test your iron levels and what we recommend to treat low iron or anemia in pregnancy. Check out Kidstar Nutrients who have an amazing iron supplement BioFe. kidstarnutrients.com SFH15 promo code: 15% off at Kidstarnutrients.com website. Kidstar Nutrients also has a refer a friend program that gives 20% for both friends. www.shefoundhealth.ca | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | 6 Things No One Talks About Postpartum! | 00:21:19 | |
Let’s cut right to the chase - Drs. Alicia and Sarah have compiled a list of 6 things no one tells you about postpartum! Tune in to learn more about what to expect from the unexpected (yet all perfectly normal)! And follow the links they reference below for more related resources, guides, and tips. For more information on some of the topics touched above, check out our podcast on Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy with Kim Vopni - The Vagina Coach and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery with Mel Desaulles from MommyBerries. Or sign-up for her course From the Inside Out: Postpartum Recovery using this coupon for 15% off: shefoundmotherhood! Download our FREE Postpartum Checklist with our recommendations of products and very handy things to have for the postpartum period. While you’re at it, check-out our She Found Motherhood Amazon Store with links to some of these great products! Many of them are also found in our Nesting Boxes - a trimester specific subscription box filled with our favourite pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn items! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Shamaya's Birth Story | 00:20:54 | |
Shamaya’s Birth Story began with a fairly easy pregnancy - until she went into labour unexpectedly at 32 weeks. She describes the hardships of having to leave your newborn in the NICU for an extended period of time, as well as advice on which systems and supports she had in place that helped her through that time. The Nesting Box: A trimester specific subscription box filled with our favourite pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn items! Perfect for you or the pregnant person in your life! | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 | GDM Tips and Tricks from a Dietitian | 00:27:28 | |
We want to remove the notion of guilt right off the bat - gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can happen to any pregnant person. Due to complex pathophysiological systems at play in pregnancy, that can cause insulin resistance among other things, sometimes gestational diabetes cannot be avoided. But today’s podcast, featuring Noelle Martin, RD, maternal dietician and co-founder of Nourished Beginnings, will provide you with a bunch of tips & tricks for managing your blood sugar levels confidently!
Are you ready to optimize your preconception health? Click here to grab our FREE Preparing for Pregnancy Guide! | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | Starting Solids with Happy Healthy Eaters | 00:29:03 | |
When is the best time to start introducing my baby to solid foods? How will I know they are ready? What kind of foods should I give them? Is it better to offer whole foods, or purées? How long do I wait between introducing them to new foods? What about allergens!? HELP! If any of these questions have crossed your mind, today’s podcast is necessary listening! Dr. Alicia and Nita Sharda, BSc, a Registered Dietitian, and co-founder of Happy Health Eaters discuss all of the above and help you demystify the various guidelines and misinformation you may come across on the weird, wild web. Nita has also generously offered our listeners 15% off of their online course, Start Solids Confidently, helping parents feel confident about introducing their baby to solid food. Use the code SFH15 for 15% off at check-out! And be sure to check-out Happy Health Eaters on social media:
Consider joining The Nesting Community for a space where you can ask questions, share struggles openly and lean on the wisdom of other mothers. Start with a 7 day free trial! | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression | 00:34:47 | |
Dr. Alicia and Dr. Jasmina, a perinatal psychiatrist, review the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression. We discuss how we diagnose postpartum depression and depression in pregnancy. We review the non medication treatment and medications, including side effects and risk to the newborn of antidepressants.
Mental Health Resource list: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/mh-resource
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| 07 Dec 2022 | Holiday Gift Guide: Newborn Show Notes | 00:08:24 | |
This is the final part of a three part mini-series on the top five gifts to give the pregnant, postpartum, and newborn people in your life! Yes, babies don’t need gifts themselves, but their parents sure could use a helping hand! We hope you find this list useful - and remember to follow these links for special discounts!
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| 26 Jun 2021 | Dr. Alicia's Birth Story | 00:30:36 | |
Dr. Alicia shares with us her birth stories. From a post-dates induction to an emergency cesarean birth and a baby in the NICU - she's experienced it all. She also shares about her postpartum experience and the importance of choosing a feeding plan that works for YOUR family!
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| 10 Jan 2024 | Perimenopause and Nutrition | 01:04:51 | |
On today’s episode, Dr. Alicia Power speaks to Kristen Yarker, a registered dietician in Victoria, BC and founder of The Kristen Yarker Nutrition Agency, with a combined 30 years of training and experience guiding people through the perimenopause and menopause period. While this time of transition presents certain challenges, not unlike puberty it should be considered in a comprehensive way from how our diet, exercise, sleep, stress and mental health can impact the transition - and vice versa. With a focus on nutrition, this episode dives deep into how we can make sure through food, a form of medicine, we are doing the best we can for our body supporting bone health, brain health, heart health, and mental health to ease the menopause transition. Be sure to tune in to the full episode for lots of perimenopause nutrition tips, and check out these resources for more!
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| 09 Nov 2022 | Holiday Gift Guide: Pregnancy! | 00:09:48 | |
We thought we'd put together something a little special for the upcoming holiday season! This is Part I of a three part series on the top five gifts to give the pregnant, postpartum, and newborn people in your life! We share some physical products as well as courses that we love both for ourselves, and often recommend to our patients. We hope you find it helpful. First up - pregnancy! Check-out our She Found Motherhood Amazon Store where you can buy all of the books we mention, as well as the Meiz Pregnancy Pillow! The Nesting Box: A trimester specific subscription box filled with our favourite pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn items! Perfect for you or the pregnant person in your life! Check-out the She Found Motherhood Newborn Sleep 101 Course to help create a sleep plan in advance and allow you to be ready for when the baby comes, or the Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass, taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience. Get 25% off of either course with discount code CHRISTMAS! Your Nourished Pregnancy Bootcamp from Nourished Beginnings: Noelle Martin MScFN RD, a registered dietician and mom of three, helps you navigate this exciting, yet overwhelming, journey of feeding yourself and your baby during and after pregnancy. Get 20% off with code SFH20! | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Back Pain in Pregnancy | 00:33:32 | |
In part two of our series with physiotherapist and pregnancy/postpartum pelvic health expert Krysta Norwick, Dr. Alicia discusses the very common issue of lower back pain in pregnancy. While it is highly likely to occur to most pregnant people at some point, that doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything to help reduce and/or treat the pain and symptoms! Join us as Krysta and Dr. Alicia discuss the reasons we get back pain in pregnancy and postpartum, symptoms to keep an eye on, and potential treatments! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | The Courage to Rest | 00:38:41 | |
In this insightful, heartfelt, and engaging episosde, Dr. Sarah is joined in conversation with Eileen March, a former midwife turned intuitive coach, wild medicine energy healer, and "slow living witch" - a title that reclaims the connection to feminine wisdom and creating a culture of care for community. They delve deep into the profound importance of rest, exploring how societal pressures and personal beliefs about productivity impact our ability to rest and rejuvenate. Eileen shares her journey from midwifery to coaching with meaningful insight, emphasizing the vital need to reclaim rest as an inherent human right! They discuss actionable steps to incorporate rest into daily life, challenge the narratives that glorify busyness, and highlight the emotional aspects tied to rest, worthiness, and community. To learn more about Eileen, be sure to check-out her website, www.myluminouslife.ca, or her Instagram. For further reading, consider these recommendations from Eileen!
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| 29 Jul 2020 | Nutrition in Pregnancy | 00:33:31 | |
Dr. Alicia reviews nutrition tips for pregnancy with Kristen Yarker registered dietician, and discusses the two vitamins and two minerals you need for a healthy pregnancy. We discuss how to get these from your diet, and their role in your health and that of your baby’s health.
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| 07 Oct 2020 | Marijuana in pregnancy and breastfeeding | 00:28:34 | |
Drs. Sarah and Alicia discuss cannabis use in pregnancy, and marijuana in breastfeeding. They discuss reasons for use and what we know about cannabis and it’s effects on pregnancy and our newborn babies. They discuss harm reduction strategies when smoking marijuana in pregnancy or using cannabis edibles in pregnancy. Free preparing for pregnancy guide: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | Proven Childbirth Pain Management Strategies | 00:14:13 | |
In this informative episode, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Dr. Megan O'Connell, an experienced anesthesiologist, to discuss various pain management strategies for labor and delivery. They delve deep into both non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods to help women manage labor pain effectively. Tune in to know what to expect when you're expecting, when it comes to pain management options! Don't miss out on our Newborn Sleep 101 course where we share our experience supporting 1000's of families through this frequently challenging time - get better sleep today! | |||
| 04 May 2022 | Part II: Causes of Infertility with Dr. Mills from Olive Fertility | 00:31:31 | |
In Part II of our three part series on fertility, Dr. Genevra Mills, an obstetrician gynecologist with a specialty in reproductive endocrinology and infertility with three kiddos of her own, discusses with us causes of infertility. She gives us a most helpful breakdown of the main medical conditions that can lead to infertility in both the male and female partners. Tune in in the following weeks where we will be continuing our conversation about fertility with Dr. Mills! But until then, feel free to follow her on Instagram, and check out The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! She Found Motherhood Podcast; What you need to know about PCOS and fertility! IG: dr.ginevra.mills | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Newborn Safety | 00:36:39 | |
Today’s episode is necessary listening for every prospective or current parent, grandparent, caretaker or even anyone who might be looking to add life-saving to their list of life skills! Because as me and Holly Choi - our wonderful and extremely knowledgeable guest on today’s podcast - conclude at the end of the episode, it's so important that everyone has some life saving skills for their family. Holly Choi is the Co-Owner of Safe Beginning First Aid, a Lifesaving Society-Certified First Aid Instructor, a CPSAC-Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor, and dedicated mom to two daughters, ages 1 and 4. She shares with us her top four lessons parents need to know right off the bat. For example - did you know that even your newborn can roll themselves over (and off of a change table or bed)? Every parent makes mistakes and that’s only human, but tune in to today’s podcast to dispel common misconceptions, learn ways to reduce the risk of accidents, and for recommendations on how to make the safest environment possible for your baby, including checking out some of the great resources we discuss, below. Holly Choi | Co-Ownder + Instructor
Safer Sleep for My Baby: Helping Parents and Caregivers Create a Safe Sleep Plan Safer Infant Sleep: A practice support tool for healthcare professionals | |||
| 20 May 2020 | Thyroid in pregnancy: hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and what we can do about it. | 00:13:08 | |
Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive into all things thyroid and pregnancy. Discussing thyroid hormones including T3 and T4, getting pregnant, miscarriage, complications of pregnancy. We discuss symptoms of thyroid problems and treatment of thyroid problems including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and how your newborn may be affected.
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| 26 Oct 2022 | Life After Loss | 00:37:56 | |
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month - something that affects tens of thousands of families across North America each year, yet it is rarely talked about. So we are talking about it. And we are grateful to have reporter and editor Emma Gilchrist bravely join us to tell her story of pregnancy termination for medical reasons. She tells us about her journey and the many difficult decisions she had to make, how she found support, and shares valuable advice on how to support those around us who are grieving from loss. With conversations around abortion returning to the forefront of our societal discourse, Emma’s story presents an invaluable viewpoint of her firsthand experience allowing us all to approach the subject with deeper understanding and empathy. Read Emma’s article The harrowing, heartbreaking reality of terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons in the Globe & Mail. Resources for Support | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Understanding your Blood Type in Pregnancy | 00:17:37 | |
How does your blood type affect your pregnancy? Join Drs. Sarah and Alicia on today’s podcast as they break down how your blood type may put your baby at risk - but don’t worry! This only occurs in a very specific circumstance that is found in a percentually low number of people. And with proper screening and treatment, the risks of any complications to your, your baby, and any future pregnancies is basically eliminated. Thanks for letting us geek out and share our love of the physiology of pregnancy with you - we hope you enjoy and learn something too! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed, to informed and confident in your childbirth experience! Learn more about our Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass. | |||
| 27 May 2020 | Covid-19 in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding | 00:11:15 | |
Drs. Sarah and Alicia review the latest information and evidence around Covid-19 in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and give you some tips to help keep you and your newborn safe. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Gut health and nutrition in preparing for pregnancy | 00:34:50 | |
Noelle, a registered dietician from Nourished Beginnings discusses the importance of gut health and nutrition when trying to conceive and to maintain a healthy pregnancy. We discuss how to choose a prenatal vitamin. We also discuss the postpartum period and how important it is to maintain good nutrition during the fourth trimester for you and your newborn! Free Download - Nourished Mom Nourished Baby Free Download: Preparing for Pregnancy Free Download: Newly Pregnant Checklist
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| 16 Nov 2022 | The Hands-On Approach to Preparing for Breastfeeding in Pregnancy! | 00:20:26 | |
Did you know that milk production begins during pregnancy, and that we can express (or discharge it) by squeezing the breast by hand? In fact, antenatal hand expression - as it’s more formally called - is considered to have lots of benefits, which we outline in today’s podcast, as well as what changes your breasts undergo during pregnancy, what colostrum is and why we call it liquid gold! Check-out www.firstdroplets.com which is a great, free website offering tutorials on how to do hand expression, tips and tricks for latching, and more! And here is an amazon link to a syringe we like for collecting colostrum! Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Does Pregnancy Affect Your Voice? | 01:03:30 | |
Does pregnancy affect the voice? Today’s special episode was produced by Jillian Mitchell, recording artist, vocal coach, author, mom, and founder of Voxana, a platform celebrating the interconnectivity of our human instrument in singing, speaking, and writing. She interviewed our own Dr. Alicia Power about the role pregnancy plays on our human instrument as it changes and grows, especially how it affects our energy, movement, and voice! To learn more about Voxana, visit their website and check-out their Vodcast or Podcast! | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | Talkin' Sleep: Top 5 Newborn Sleep Tips | 00:33:09 | |
We’ll reveal the biggest secret discussed on today’s podcast right at the top: each baby is different. When it comes to sleep, what may work for one might not work for another, even for babies within the same family! Our guest today, Registered Social Worker, M.S.W, R.S.W and Infant + Child Mental Health Specialist Valerie Groysman, discovered this with her own two babies firsthand as well as by counselling hundreds of families! Listen to learn her Top 5 Newborn Sleep Tips as well as what the benefits are of finding connection and peacefulness around sleep with your newborn. For more info: Wake Windows and Sleep Cues: Unlocking the Mysteries of Baby Sleep Click here for the free Baby Sleep Guide! Or use this link to sign-up for the Talkin’ Sleep Baby Sleep Essentials Courses! IG: talkin.sleep Check-out the She Found Motherhood Newborn Sleep 101 Course to help create a sleep plan in advance and allow you to be ready for when the baby comes! Consider joining The Nesting Community for a space where you can ask questions, share struggles openly and lean on the wisdom of other mothers. Start with a 7 day free trial! | |||
| 21 Oct 2020 | Starting Solids in Baby ages 4-6 months | 00:36:56 | |
Dr. Alicia and Kristen Yarker, registered dietician, discuss starting solids in babies. They review when to introduce solids to your baby, at what age to start feeding your baby solids and what foods you can introduce to your baby. They discuss common allergen foods and how to start them. They discuss puree food and baby led weaning. Pregnancy Posse: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/offers/SXjnLXDS Kristen Yarker - https://kristenyarker.com Starting Solids Guide: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/te4473 | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | The Secret to Starting Solids | 00:28:42 | |
When is the best time to start introducing my baby to solid foods? How will I know they are ready? What kind of foods should I give them? Is it better to offer whole foods, or purées? How long do I wait between introducing them to new foods? What about allergens!? HELP! If any of these questions have crossed your mind, today’s podcast is necessary listening! Dr. Alicia and Nita Sharda, BSc, a Registered Dietitian, and co-founder of Happy Health Eaters discuss all of the above and help you demystify the various guidelines and misinformation you may come across on the weird, wild web. Nita has also generously offered our listeners 15% off of their online course, Start Solids Confidently, helping parents feel confident about introducing their baby to solid food. Use the code SFH15 for 15% off at check-out! And be sure to check-out Happy Health Eaters on social media:
Sign up for our FREE Birth Preferences Mini-Course to ensure you are as prepared as possible for your big day! Follow the links below! | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Top 10 Must-Know Questions for All Newly Expecting Moms! | 00:23:03 | |
Back to school is around the corner, and in that spirit we are revisiting some of our most listened to She Found Motherhood podcast episodes! Starting with this episode which originally aired in September of 2020, Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer your top 10 questions about early pregnancy, such as what bloodwork is needed, what does spotting mean, when to expect ultrasounds, and why you might be so gosh darn bloated! Be sure to download our free Preparing for Pregnancy Guide, and check out these other episdes that dive a bit deeper into specific early pregnancy topics: | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Choosing a Car Seat & Car Seat Safety | 00:46:33 | |
Why do we even bother with car seats? Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of preventable death in children ages one through nine in Canada. Driving is one of the most dangerous things that we do, and most of us do it on a daily basis with our children in the mix. The good news is, child safety seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury by 71% for infants under 1 year, 54% for toddlers ages 1-4 years, and 45% for children ages 4-8 years - but they are only effective if used properly, and studies have shown that up to 90% of child restraints are installed or used improperly! Sean Linnenbruegger is the owner of Safe Seats, a Nationally CPSAC-Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor (CPST-I), and the proud mum of two very busy boys, ages 6 and 10. Tune into today’s podcast with Sean and Dr. Alicia as they discuss many tips in detail, providing you with the skills and confidence to install and use your seats properly 100% of the time, and the peace of mind that you’re doing everything you can to keep your children as safe as possible in their car seat! Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC): Find a Tech Winter Safety & Car Seats - a helpful guide to winter attire that passes the (pinch) test! Learn about tips & tricks for newborn sleep with She Found Health’s Newborn Sleep 101 Course! | |||
| 11 Nov 2020 | What is a Birth Doula? | 00:39:07 | |
Jay Duncan, Doula, joins Dr. Alicia to discuss what supports a doula can provide during pregnancy, during childbirth and postpartum. They discuss the importance of childbirth education and having a postpartum plan. Free Birth Plan Template: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/birthplan Vida Doulas: http://www.vidadoulas.ca Nesting Doula Collective: https://www.nestingdoulacollective.com Online Prenatal Class: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | Power Through Pregnancy: Essential Exercise Tips for a Strong & Healthy Postpartum | 00:24:29 | |
Staying active during pregnancy isn't just for your overall health - it can also play a big role in how you experience labour. Evidence shows that regular physical activity can help shorten labour and better prepare your body for the physical demands of childbirth. After baby arrives, it’s all about rebuilding your strength, starting slow and steady, and adding new movements as your body heals. In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Robyn Rayner, a Registered Massage Therapist, CrossFit Level 2 Coach, and Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, about how to stay strong through pregnancy and the postpartum journey. Robyn offers actionable tips on how to approach fitness during these pivotal times, plus a deep dive into the importance of rehab and recovery after birth. Bonus: Robyn is offering our listeners an exclusive 25% discount on her virtual pregnancy and postpartum exercise program! To claim it, simply DM her on Instagram and let her know you heard about the deal on the She Found Motherhood Podcast! Find out more at: www.robynrayner.ca | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Maternity Photography with Island Roots Photography | 00:28:08 | |
Have you ever seen those photos of a pregnant friend walking in a field, their two toddlers happily in tow, or a newborn baby wrapped up in a blanket sleeping like a sweet cherub? You may have had several thoughts, such as that your young children would never stay still long enough for a photo where all of you look good! Or you think, ‘I’d love to get shots with my newborn but I can barely get out of the house to see the doctor, let alone a photographer’! Today, Amanda from Island Roots Photography specializing in motherhood and family photos, shares with us her view from behind the lens, including tips and tricks to take the stress out of maternity shoots and her recommendations on how to get the right shots for you that your family and children will treasure for years to come! GIVEAWAY! Head over to our Instagram page @she.found.motherhood our website for details about an exciting giveaway from Island Roots Photography! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass. | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | Postpartum Anxiety, Depression and RAGE with Andrea Niles | 00:26:24 | |
You probably know about postpartum depression, but did you know that postpartum anxiety and postpartum rage are just as common - and much less talked about? Sadly, many mothers struggling with mental health issues don’t reach out for help with the fear that medication (in conjunction with very costly therapy) is the only solution. But this is not the only solution, nor necessarily the most effective one. Andrea Niles, founder of Prospera Mental Health and Wellness, is a clinical psychologist who dedicated her career to studying treatments for anxiety and depression. She stepped outside academia into the world of digital mental health wanting to make a more direct impact. Being a mom herself going through her own challenges, she realized there was a marked lack of resources out there for mom with effective treatments and interventions for anxiety and depression - and let’s not forget rage - and thus a company was born! On today’s episode we break-down the differences between PPA/PPD and postpartum rage, outline symptoms, and offer very real, effective solutions. Be sure to download this Free Postpartum Mental Health Guide, providing strategies and exercises to avoid common pitfalls and preserve your mental health. If you are a new or expectant parent, or relate to any of these feelings, today’s episode is not to be missed! | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Mag's Birth Story | 00:46:47 | |
Mag’s birth story is truly an inspiration. Overcoming one obstacle after another, her fortitude and perseverance through several tough diagnoses is a reminder of the incredible resilience of the human spirit and body, and her own ability to face each challenge as it came. It is also a story about the importance of empathy and compassion for someone’s experience, and knowing that it is okay to advocate for your needs, even though it can be a difficult process. We hope you enjoy this moving episode, as a newly pregnant / parenting person or healthcare provider. Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Jen’s Birth Story | 00:55:59 | |
Jen shares with us her two birth stories, the first a planned Cesarean section and the second, a very empowering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Though Jen is a labor and delivery nurse professionally, going through childbirth herself has given her a multitude of valuable insights on both the process and the systems in place that support birthing people. Despite being intimately familiar with labor and delivery, she was surprised about what worked and what didn’t for her, and we’re so grateful she is sharing that empowering insight with us today and you, our listeners! “If there's one family that listens and takes away something that maybe resonates with them, or even one maternity care provider that listens and thinks, ‘I never thought about it that way that,’ I'll feel it was worth it.” - Jen | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Two Weird Diseases in Pregnancy: When to Worry | 00:14:41 | |
Sometimes it might seem like restricting certain foods in pregnancy is overkill, but once you listen to this episode, you’ll understand why! Keep in mind these two diseases are quite rare in pregnancy, but if you do contract them and pass them onto your baby, they can have dire consequences. There is no need to overly worry, but we think it’s important to be aware and just exercise a little bit more caution - as always, knowledge is power! As always, we’d love to hear from you if you have any thoughts on this episode or suggestions for future topics. Just shoot us an email or DM! Looking for more? Check out our Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass, taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience. Let’s dive in! | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding | 00:38:52 | |
With the ever-evolving state of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have put together this current and timely episode for you to help navigate the often overwhelming world of the COVID-19 vaccine, Omicron variant, boosters, and how those might affect you in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Our guest, Dr. Elisabeth Marnik has a PhD. in genetics and immunology, is a scientist, professor, and a passionate science communicator. Please join her and Dr. Sarah as they break-down how the immune system works and changes during pregnancy, and how the vaccine and booster work in conjunction to give you and your baby the protection you need. Please check-out our She Found Motherhood Blog for full references for today’s episode! Dr. Elisabeth Marnik IG: @sciencewhizliz Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Denie’s Birth Story | 00:34:31 | |
Today on the She Found Motherhood podcast, Denie joins us and talks about the birth of her little girl, Iris. Dennie struggled with multiple miscarriages, a multiple day induction, and severe anxiety during her pregnancy into postpartum. She's very open and frank in our discussion, offering some great advice for those who are going through pregnancy and struggling with anxiety. The Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass: Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience! | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | Toddler Sleep | 00:35:49 | |
Dr. Alicia and Pam Nease, Sleep Consultant, discuss common toddler sleep issues. They review how to help your toddler sleep through the night, how to decrease nighttime wakings and some basic sleep training tips. They review a good bedtime routine, how to keep toddlers in their cribs and encourage them to fall asleep. Do you have a newborn? Check out Drs. Sarah and Alicia’s Newborn Sleep 101 course! | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | Melissas Birth Story - Miscarriages Cerclage and A Great Attitude! | 00:21:32 | |
Melissa joins Dr. Alicia to discuss her birth story. We discuss her recurrent miscarriages, first trimester bleeding, her need for a cerclage and the challenges of doing this all through a pandemic! https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
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| 06 Apr 2022 | Sara's Birth Story | 00:36:37 | |
Today’s birth story from Sara is a doubleheader. She tells us about her first hospital birth and her second planned - but a little unexpected - home birth! Sara candidly shares with us her rollercoaster of experiences with a miscarriage, lupus diagnosis, a successful pregnancy that led to a hospital birth, a second pregnancy during covid with a toddler in the home, using different types of pregnancy care providers, and homebirth that required her husband to be more “hands-on” in the experience than either of them expected! Thank you to Sara for sharing her unique, moving, and inspiring story. Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Preparing for Postpartum nutrition | 00:20:38 | |
Kristen Yarker, registered dietician, joins Dr. Alicia to discuss ways to prepare for healthy eating in the postpartum period. We review three easy ways to make that time easier and more delicious! Check Kristen out at: youtube: @vitknutrition Instagram: @kristenyarker She Found Health Website: www.shefoundhealth.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/She.Found.Health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.found.motherhood/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/shefoundhealth/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | How to Choose a Prenatal Course | 00:12:10 | |
Consider this a bonus episode to our three part series on Pregnancy Care. We talked about how to choose a pregnancy provider, what to expect at your first prenatal appointment, and what a routine timeline of pregnancy care looks like. We are also huge proponents of empowerment through education, and often advise our patients and listeners to take a prenatal course to help them along their pregnancy to parenthood journey. But how do you even begin to find a course that’s right for you!? We’ve put together this quick guide with our top three things to think about when you're choosing your childbirth education class, to help you along in the process! Infant First Aid and Car Seat Safety from Safe Beginnings Online Infant/Child CPR, Choking and Injury Prevention, Getting It Right from Day One & Supporting Neonatal Resuscitation - 20% off any online course! CODE: SHEFOUNDHEALTH Pelvic Health in Pregnancy and Preparing your Pelvic Floor for Childbirth from Mommy Berries From the Inside Out: Pregnancy and Birth Prep The LIVE She Found Motherhood One-Day Prenatal Course - April 30, 2022! A full day of live, informative sessions on preparing for childbirth, the childbirth experience, and those first few weeks postpartum with Drs. Sarah and Alicia, as well as a live Q&A, giveaways + more! The Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass: Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience! | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | Katie's Birth Story | 00:25:36 | |
Today’s guest shares with us her very unique birth story, managing several unexpected diagnoses as well as a due date coinciding with the stressful and highly unpredictable outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Katie managed to keep a positive outlook despite these factors which led to her pregnancy being rather medicalized, and even found some silver linings brought by the COVID-19 restrictions. Join us for Katie’s interesting perspective! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | Sleep Smart: Top 5 Tips for Newborn Sleep! | 00:33:09 | |
Here’s the big secret we’re revealing at the start of today’s episode - every baby is unique! When it comes to sleep, what works for one baby might not work for another, even within the same family. Our guest, Valerie Groysman, a Registered Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W., and Infant + Child Mental Health Specialist, learned this firsthand with her own two babies and through counseling hundreds of families. Tune in to hear Valerie’s Top 5 Newborn Sleep Tips and learn why creating connection and peacefulness around sleep is so important for both you and your baby. For more insights, check out Wake Windows and Sleep Cues: Unlocking the Mysteries of Baby Sleep. Grab your free Baby Sleep Guide here! Or sign up for the Talkin' Sleep Baby Sleep Essentials Courses! Follow on Instagram: @talkin.sleep | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Top 5 Early Pregnancy Symptoms! | 00:17:11 | |
“Omg! I think I might be pregnant!?” This is often the first thought that crosses our mind in early pregnancy, before we have the chance to take a test or see our provider! So what are some early pregnancy symptoms to look out for? Drs. Sarah and Alicia outline them all for you in this quick and handy episode! But moreover, here are links to episodes on each of the symptoms, discussed in greater detail:
And to dig even deeper, Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood!
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| 31 May 2023 | Fetal Movement: Everything You Need to Know! | 00:17:32 | |
Today we are talking about all things fetal movement! What does fetal movement feel like? When should you begin counting it? Is there such a thing as too much movement? And what about hiccups!? In addition to today’s episode, be sure to download our Fetal Movement Hand-Out and Tracker, describing all you need to know about how to monitor your baby's health through fetal movement counting, including a handy tracking sheet you can print and use at home! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Louise's Birth Story | 00:54:31 | |
Louise chats with Dr. Sarah and shares her story of infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after infertility and loss, and a birth experience that didn't necessarily go as planned!
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| 15 Jul 2020 | Pelvic Health: Top 5 Pelvic Physiotherapy tips for a healthy pregnancy | 00:31:11 | |
Dr. Sarah and Krista Norwick, Physiotherapist with a special interest in pelvic floor health, review Krista’s top 5 tips for pelvic floor health in pregnancy and answer common pelvic floor questions about pregnancy and postpartum! Packing your hospital bag free list! If you’re pregnant or newly parenting and finding your usual supports are lacking during these unprecedented times, then you may be interested in our membership group, the Pregnancy Posse. The pregnancy posse is safe space for pregnant people and newly parenting people to come together and learn about pregnancy, labour & delivery and the early postpartum period, supported by experts in the field. For more information, join our email list! We’ll be opening it up for entry again in early August!
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| 12 May 2020 | How to manage pain in childbirth | 00:13:33 | |
Dr. Alicia speaks with anesthesiologist Dr. Megan about pain management options in labour, from warm showers to epidurals and everything in between! Get your free birth plan template here!
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| 05 Aug 2020 | The sad truth about miscarriage | 00:10:38 | |
Miscarriage is very common in early pregnancy. Miscarriage most often occurs in the first trimester. Bleeding in early pregnancy can be a symptoms of miscarriage or not. In this video we discuss signs of miscarriage, and symptoms that can be associated with pregnancy loss.
Preparing for pregnancy guide: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp Youtube video: https://youtu.be/7yl4AiWm1bc
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| 06 Mar 2024 | Kelsey’s Birth Story | 00:33:51 | |
Today Kelsey shares with us her birth story with an admirable openness and generosity of spirit, despite having to navigate a pregnancy and birth with more than one unexpected twist and turn. She speaks to Dr. Sarah about how her Birth Plan and birth education equipped her to anticipate various decisions she might encounter - and how she also had to embrace the unpredictable nature of childbirth when the “right” path became unclear. Tune in to hear her full story, including how therapy aided her in processing her experience in pregnancy and postpartum, and navigating any undue feelings of guilt when things didn’t go as planned. We must acknowledge that birth is unpredictable, but having a plan can help. Drs. Sarah and Alicia have created a free mini Birth Plan course for you to work through with your partner and care provider! Sign up here to receive it and keep an eye out for our 4-part video series in your email on how to fill out your Birth Plan Template! | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Returning to Running after Cesarean Birth | 00:47:49 | |
Today’s episode talks about returning to running after a Cesarean birth - but don’t be fooled by this seemingly narrow focus. The episode is chock-full of essential information about pelvic floors, scar tissue, and exercise that is useful for those pregnant, not pregnant, non-runners, and several years postpartum alike! Dr. Sarah herself learns a lot from Diane Rizzardo, a registered physiotherapist and founder of Elevate Pilates & Physio, about the essential steps to returning to activity after pregnancy and birth to lower the risk of injury, and ensure maximum benefit from exercise both mentally and physically, as your body recovers from the musculoskeletal injury of giving birth. Diane also shares with us the essential checklist of functional exercises you should be able to perform before returning to running - tune in and try them out for yourself! Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! | |||
| 11 May 2022 | The Truth about Tongue Ties | 00:37:57 | |
Tongue ties are such a vast, controversial, and often misunderstood topic that we brought in pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT) surgeon Dr. Elise Graham to help us wade through the topic. She is also a mom to two boys with a complex breastfeeding journey of her own, which has brought her to shine a postpartum lens onto her field that she admits can gain from providing more support to patients, especially as information about tongue ties can vary greatly and specialized support can be hard to find. In addition to being a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Graham is also working towards becoming a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and earning a fellowship through the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, which is why we’re very excited to have her guide us through the evidence-based truth about tongue ties!
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| 02 Jun 2021 | A Nourished Fourth Trimester | 00:34:01 | |
Dr. Sarah and Noelle, RD review Noelle's three KEY tips to help you prepare for a nourished fourth trimester. If you're interested in Noelle's course, check out Your Nourished Pregnancy Bootcamp and use the code SFH20 for 20% off! And don't forget to check out our postpartum membership, The Nesting Community! | |||
| 31 Mar 2021 | Mindfulness for Fertility & Pregnancy Loss | 00:48:47 | |
Dr. Sarah chats with Alda Ngo, acupuncthrist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine and co-creator of the Mindfulness for Fertility about the power of mindfulness through your fertility journey and through pregnancy after loss or infertility. https://mindfulnessforfertility.com/ Free Online Childbirth Prep Course April 24, 2021: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/preparing-for-childbirth | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Empowered Choices: Navigating Critical Decisions in Childbirth | 00:17:12 | |
You've likley heard the term "informed consent," but what does that mean in terms of navigating decisions in childbirth? In this episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive deep into this crucial topic. They emphasize the power of being well-prepared through prenatal education, helping you feel confident and in control as you approach labor and delivery. With real-world case studies on epidurals, postpartum hemorrhage, Cesarean sections, and the use of forceps and vacuum during delivery, they shed light on the complexities and potential conflicts that can arise between what's best for the pregnant person and the baby. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate childbirth with clarity and confidence! To help you on this journey be sure to check out our online Pregnacy to Parenthood Masterclass and our free Birth Preferences guide. | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Does Mommy Need Wine to Cope? | 00:40:44 | |
“It’s mommy’s turn to wine! It’s cheaper than therapy!” Why is alcohol the only drug we need to explain not using? It's the cheapest, most popular, and widely available drug for adults in North America, and moreover using it is normalized over declining it, and is often wrapped up in a culture of necessity and as a healthy coping m echanism for moms. But what if we have more to gain than to lose by numbing out the hard parts of parenting? Celeste Yvonne, Recovery Coach, author, mom, and advocate asked herself this exact question, which set her on a journey of sober curiosity, sobriety, and ultimately advocacy of the lifestyle. We are so grateful to have her share her story and experience on today’s podcast, as well as advice on how to begin the journey yourself, even if it is just asking questions around our individual and societal relationships with alcohol. If you are sober curious and you’d like to dive a little deeper, consider buying Celeste’s newly released book It's Not about the Wine: The Loaded Truth behind Mommy Wine Culture, contacting her for coaching, or joining the Sober Mom Squad! Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood!
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| 01 Dec 2021 | Holiday Round-Up | 00:19:15 | |
As we enter the last month of 2021, you might be thinking about putting up those holiday decorations, buying something special for those you love, and how the heck has another year gone by already!? While we’re equally lost on that last point, we are able to help you out when it comes to finding a perfect gift for you or that someone special who is pregnant or newly parenting! As you know, we are all about empowering people with knowledge, so in that spirit as well as wish to avoid cluttering our lives with too much “stuff”, we’ve put together this list of our favourite courses with special discount codes for you, our loyal audience, as well as a few of our favourite products (that are a bit tougher to pass down or get second hand)! Visit our blog post for today’s podcast for all of the course & product descriptions and affiliate links and discount codes that we discuss: She Found Health - Holiday Round-Up! Please consider using the links provided as they help fund all of the free content we bring to you. Thank you! | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | 5 Tips to prevent Postpartum Depression and Anxiety | 00:47:49 | |
Learn our Top 5 Tips to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety. We also use these to start with treatment for depression in pregnancy or anxiety. Mental Health and mental wellness is so important during this time and the NESTS system helps to reinforce this! Whether you are pregnant or postpartum this podcast can help you! | |||
| 15 Oct 2020 | Kate and Grace's Birth Story | 00:43:47 | |
Kate talks with us about her daughter Grace's birth. Grace was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 and was born Stillborn. Kate talks about her birth story and how she and her husband dealt with it. She also discusses ways to support family or friends going through loss. Little Spirits Garden: https://royaloakburialpark.ca/little-spirits-garden/ https://pailnetwork.sunnybrook.ca Instagram: @Clovergreenkate Website: http://www.clovergreenroots.com | |||
| 14 Apr 2021 | Twin Pregnancies | 00:18:32 | |
Drs. Sarah and Alicia review twin pregnancies. We review the different types of twin pregnancies and how all twin pregnancies are not treated equally! We review the increased risks to both the pregnant person and the babies, and how we care for these pregnancies differently to help keep everyone safe! https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/twins | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | Male Infertility | 00:24:29 | |
Dr. Sarah and Dr. Ellen Forbes, double board-certified urologist and male infertility specialist, talk all things male infertility. Dr. Forbes offers her top 5 tips on how to optimize male fertility and answers common listener questions including: is it safe to hot tub? How much sex is too much?
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant, or currently trying to conceive check out our preparing for pregnancy guide. We offer our top ten tips on how to maximize your pre-conception health. Download it today at www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp
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| 16 Jun 2021 | Group B Strep in Pregnancy | 00:16:41 | |
Drs. Sarah and Alicia review what GBS is, who is more likely to have GBS, how we treat Group B Strep in labour, and what illnesses it used to cause in Newborns and how we have reduced this with our current Group B Strep Treatment. Want to know more about what to expect in childbirth? Check out our online prenatal course! | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Karly's Birth Story | 00:31:23 | |
Today, Karly shares with us her special pregnancy and birth story which, despite feeling generally ‘smooth,’ left her with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG, also known as prolonged and severe morning sickness) and an irritable uterus. She also speaks candidly about her struggles with mental health in early pregnancy, through pregnancy loss and into postpartum, and about how she wishes she had gone into her pregnancy a bit more prepared and knowledgeable about her birth preferences and options.
Sign-up for our FREE 4-part video series on how to fill out our Birth Plan Template! Bring it to your next prenatal visit to help aid the discussion about your birth choices and preferences! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 08 Jul 2020 | Acupressure for Labour | 00:29:25 | |
Stephanie Curran joins Dr. Alicia to discuss the role of acupressure in preparing for labour and managing pain in labour. Packing your hospital bag: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-essential-packing-list
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| 25 May 2022 | You are not Broken: Sex and Libido in Pregnancy and Postpartum | 00:38:15 | |
Today’s podcast starts and ends with a BANG! It’s a topic that implicates neuroscience, hormones, human relationships, the physical body, the societal body - and yet sex and libido in pregnancy and postpartum is so rarely spoken about and so many couples struggle with in silence. But Dr. Kelly Casperson is here to the rescue! Originally a urologist with advanced training in pelvic medicine and surgery, Dr. Casperson shifted her practice toward sexual health and initimacy when she discovered so many women struggled with it, especially postpartum, and felt lost and helpless. Data shows that 70% of people struggle with sex after having a baby. But there IS something you can do about it, starting with listening to this extremely illuminating and interesting episode. You are not broken. | |||
| 06 Jan 2021 | Plagiocephaly - The Dreaded Flat Spot | 00:24:51 | |
Sam and Megan, physiotherapists and moms share their birth stories and talk to us about plagiocephaly and torticollis in our sweet young babies!!! They are full of knowledge and lovely people to boot! Instagram: @islandkidsphysio Tummy Time Blog: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/tummy-time | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | How to care for your postpartum vagina! | 00:29:31 | |
Dr. Kelsey Mills, obstetrician and gynaecologist, joins us to discuss how you should care for your postpartum perineum. We discuss how to give your postpartum vagina the best chance, regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section. Are you asking yourself these questions? How do I care for my vagina if I have stitches? When is it safe to have sex postpartum? I have hemmorhoids after delivery? Well we talk about that and so much more! This episode was sponsored by Estragyn, a plant based vaginal estrogen cream. For more great info check out https://www.victoriaobgyn.com/ You can find us on instagram @she.found.motherhood or visit our website at www.shefoundhealth.ca | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | The MamaPsychologists Birth Stories | 00:42:15 | |
Chelsea and Caitlin, the co-founders of the extremely popular IG Page @mamapsychologists share their birth stories and open up about the stress of giving birth during marital separation, preterm birth, and how they both worked through their own birth trauma.
Wondering how you can prepare for birth? Check out our online prenatal birth course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass Join the @mamapsychologists Free Facebook Group! https://www.facebook. EMDR Therapy Resources: | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | How to Choose a Prenatal Course | 00:11:19 | |
This episode is a re-release which first aired on April 14, 2022. We welcome our new listeners and hope you find it informative! We are huge proponents of empowerment through education, and often advise our patients and listeners to take a prenatal course to help them along their pregnancy to parenthood journey. But how do you even begin to find a course that’s right for you!? We’ve put together this quick guide with our top three things to think about when you're choosing your childbirth education class, to help you along in the process! Infant First Aid and Car Seat Safety from Safe Beginnings
The Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass: Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience! | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | The Importance of Postpartum Care | 00:27:26 | |
Dr. Sonal Patel of Naya Care discusses with us the importance of postpartum care on the well being of moms! We do such a good job caring for newborns, we often forget about moms. She discusses her birth story and struggles with postpartum depression and how it inspired her to offer a new way of doing things! Based in Denver, Colorado we discuss different care strategies after childbirth and offer our top 5 tips for parents after labour and delivery through the early postpartum time. Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store
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| 14 Dec 2022 | CrossFit and Strength Training in Pregnancy and Postpartum | 00:28:03 | |
Karlie is the co-founder of Jen & Keri, a former collegiate athlete, and a long-time wellness professional. With over 20 years of experience in fitness she is on a mission to empower postpartum athletes to reclaim their identity beyond motherhood! One of the most important things to remember is not to jump back into strenuous exercising too quickly as it can cause injury and provide more setbacks than advances, but when you are ready to start, consider working with a pelvic physiotherapist or guided classes such as Karlie's 8 Week Postpartum Rehab Course! And consider using supportive and non-irritating undergarments such as the Jen & Keri Nursing & Pumping Sports Bra! Tune in as Karli and Dr. Alicia chat all about strength training in pregnancy and postpartum! For more info on Karlie and her work, check her out on IG or her website at: drkarlie and at www.karliecausey.com. Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | Wondering if hypnobirthing is for you? | 00:40:34 | |
You’re getting very sleeeepy….
Getting hypnotized while giving birth!? No no... Hypnobirthing is a learning process with the aim of releasing fear and physical tension to open up to labour and birth.
On today’s podcast, Melanie Bearne (SQHP GHR Reg DipHB) tells us all about hypnobirthing, what it is, who can benefit, and how you can access it!
Melanie is the founder of Better Birth Stories - Hypnobirthing & Positive Birth. She is a Senior Clinical Hypnotherapist, an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner and experienced Hypnobirthing teacher. She lives in Wandsworth, London with her partner, 3 awesome kids and their rescue chihuahua.
To learn more about Melanie, visit www.betterbirthstories.com or check her out on Instagram at @betterbirthstories
And if you're interested in our free birth planning webinar series visit www.shefoundhealth.ca/birthplancourse.
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| 12 Jul 2023 | Pre & Post Natal Fitness with Nikki Johnston | 00:25:50 | |
Movement is medicine! What do we mean? Tune in to today’s episode featuring Nikki Johnson, mom, certified personal trainer, and pregnancy to postpartum fitness coach, where she discusses her thought out approach to pre and post natal fitness. For more info on Nikki, check out her website at www.nikkijfit.com and give her a follow on Instagram @nikkijfitness and tune into the upcoming Nikki J Fitness Podcast! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass.
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| 20 Oct 2021 | Birth Trauma with Teela Tomassetti | 00:31:45 | |
Today’s special episode examines the often undiscussed topic of birth trauma. Our guest Teela Tomassetti, a therapist for over 15 years specializing in trauma, had decided to pursue a PhD in birth trauma in dedication to a close friend’s traumatic birth experience. She did not know at the time that she would be facing a birth trauma of her own. Teela generously shares her personal story with us, discusses with Dr. Sarah how birth trauma can be defined, and how you might reach out for help if you feel you may have experienced it. Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 13 Feb 2021 | TOLAC to VBAC - Katlin's Birth Story | 00:41:20 | |
Katlin shares with Dr. Sarah her two very different birth experiences, from a post-dates induction to a spontaneous vaginal birth after cesarean. She talks about how the preparation she did for baby #2 helped her feel empowered and trust her body; they talk about how accessing reliable prenatal education and information and surrounding yourself with support can set you up for your best birth.
TOLAC to VBAC VLOG: https://youtu.be/20mluP4QcAM
TOLAC or not to TOLAC...that is the question BLOG: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/TOLAC
She Found Motherhood online prenatal course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Nicole's Birth Story | 00:32:02 | |
Nicole’s birth story is chock full of experiences, from pre-fertility and an unexpected diagnosis, IVF, gestational diabetes in pregnancy, and a labour and delivery with unforeseen complications. But she managed to navigate it all successfully in large part due to the education she underwent in the process, allowing her to make informed decisions and take efforts to prepare herself for delivery and postpartum - such as regularly performing perineal massage. But don’t take our word for it - listen to Nicole’s story first hand! Download our FREE Perineal Massage Guide here! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: | |||
| 29 May 2021 | Candace's Birth Story | 00:46:38 | |
Candace, a middle school teacher turned Doula, joins us to discuss her struggle with fertility, complicated pregnancy journey and that moment when her sweet baby girl was placed on her chest for the first time! We review the need for good childbirth education, a great postpartum support plan and how important it is to understand Newborn Sleep! Check out our online prenatal class at www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass | |||
| 17 May 2023 | All your First Trimester Q&A’s Answered! | 00:21:59 | |
On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia looked back and compiled the most frequent questions they get about the first trimester of pregnancy and answered them all for you conveniently in this one podcast episode and blog post! Be sure to follow along to the extra resources and links for a deeper dive into each topic.
Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | Diastasis Recti in pregnancy and postpartum | 00:50:10 | |
Kim Vopni, the vagina coach, joins us today to review the topic of Diastasis Recti! We discuss what causes Diastasis recti, some ways to prevent it and most importantly how to recover from it! Kim has a great course, which helps to prepare you for your childbirth experience and in the recovery postpartum! Prepare to Push You can find Kim at www.vaginacoach.com or on instagram @vaginacoach Don't forget to check us at www.shefoundhealth.ca or on instagram @She.Found.Motherhood
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| 24 Aug 2023 | Mastitis: Everything You Need to Know! | 00:18:46 | |
This just in! The guidelines around the treatment of mastitis, a common complication of breastfeeding, have largely changed! On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia provide an overview of the updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - and let us (possibly) be the first to tell you that the new guidelines are almost the exact opposite of what was previously recommended. A must listen! For clarification, the probiotics we were referring to are called limosilactobacillus fermentum ligilactobacillus salivarius. Additionally, this Pregnancy for Professionals Podcast episode on Intrusive Thoughts, while intended for providers, is a great deeper dive into postpartum mental health. And last but not least, our friends at Happy Health Eaters have offered our listeners 15% off of their great course on Starting Solids Confidently, using this link and the code SFH15! Super helpful for new parents everywhere! | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | How to Choose a Pregnancy Care Provider | 00:16:46 | |
This episode is a re-release which first aired on March 16, 2022. We welcome our new listeners and hope you find it informative! On today’s episode, Drs. Alicia and Sarah address a question they get asked a lot: how to choose a pregnancy care provider! It’s one of the first major decisions you make in pregnancy, and often an overwhelming one as you try to navigate the different options and which one is best for you. Join Drs. Alicia and Sarah as they review the different options and how to choose the best one for you. Check out our She Found Motherhood Podcast episode on What is a Birth Doula with Jay Duncan! Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! | |||