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Folk Mama Podcast

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

The Folk mama co. Podcast, is a podcast for the modern mama and the soon-to-be mamas. Host and creator, Meegan Waters is a Nutritionist, Birth Doula, and a mother. You can expect to hear topics such as fertility, pregnancy, birth and early motherhood as well as holistic nutrition and wellness practices that support your reproductive health.

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Episodes

Future Plans, Updates, And Dreams

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In today's episode I share updates in my work and future plans and dreams for the Folk Mama space. Follow @folkmamapodcast on Instagram 

Home births - a virtual doula meeting

January 16, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode of Meegan shares an informative homebirth episode as a virtual doula meeting to support you and your decision making process when planning your upcoming birth.  You will learn, - Some pros/cons of having a homebirth - Pain management techniques to use during a homebirth. - Supplies you will need. - General recommendations to support you. Follow @folkmamapodcast on Instagram

Sydney Bliss of Milky Oat

January 01, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In today's episode I talk to Sydney Bliss is the creator of “Milky Oat” a wholesome meal delivery service that nourishes mothers during their postpartum window. She is based out the the Bay Area in San Francisco and I encourage you to look into her and work as she currently has beautiful postpartum offerings and shares some exciting plans for 2023. I loved my conversation with her and her essence for her work. We talked about about her work as a postpartum doula, postpartum nourishment and...

My Fertility Protocol

December 18, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In todays episode of the Folk Mama Podcast, I share with you my personal fertility protocol.  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/folkmamapodcast/ *always talk to your health care provider before beginning your fertility journey and/or taking supplements.

Banks's Birth Story - An Empowering C-Section

December 04, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode of the Folk Mama podcast I share with you my second birth experience, an empowering C-section story with my second daughter,  Banks in May 2022. To read my first birth story  -  https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAe1ApvRzj/

Cassie of Shuswap Holistic Wellness: Motherhood, Nutrition, and more!

March 28, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this episode of Folk Mama Co. I chat with the wonderful Cassie from "Shuswap Holistic Wellness", a registered and certified holistic nutritionist, meditation mentor, and twin mama. It was so wonderful to interview Cassie, and I know you will gain so much insight into her and her work - she is transparent, honest, informative and so real! Visit her website for online offerings such as: - personalized wellness protocols  - recipe books - smoothie/juice/immunity guides - and more! To learn...

Welcome to Folk Mama Co!

February 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 958 KB

Welcome to the first episode of Folk Mama Co!  I am so excited that you are here. This is a podcast that share holistic nutrition information, wellness practices and suggestions to support your reproductive health. We interview guests in this space and share from the heart, thank you for being here!

Breastfeeding pt. 3 - Hunger cues, milk supply and challenges while breastfeeding

December 31, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

This is the third and final portion of the breastfeeding series. In this episode we discuss your baby's hunger cues, milk supply and challenges while breastfeeding - because when it comes to breastfeeding, it isn't as instinctual or easy as people believe it to be. 

Breastfeeding pt. 3 - Hunger cues, milk supply and challenges while breastfeeding

December 31, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

This is the third and final portion of the breastfeeding series. In this episode we discuss your baby's hunger cues, milk supply and challenges while breastfeeding - because when it comes to breastfeeding, it isn't as instinctual or easy as people believe it to be. 

Breastfeeding Pt. 2 - nipples, breastfeeding positions, being your own advocate and more!

December 29, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

In Breastfeeding pt. 2 topics discussed include - breastfeeding positions being your own advocate, nipple changes and more! Another informative episode dedicated to the art and beauty of breastfeeding. 

Breastfeeding Pt. 1 - What's in your breastmilk and how it's made

December 28, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this episode of InBloom, we talk about what's in your breast milk and how it's made. An informative episode created to share the incredibly nutritious, life sustaining liquid gold made by our bodies. 

Water Births

December 17, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode I share everything you need to know about water births! A wonderful, calming and spiritual way to birth your baby by relieving any discomfort you may feel during labour and delivery! Typically water births happen at home, but if you are lucky, your hospital or most definitely a birth centre.   

Water Births

December 17, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode I share everything you need to know about water births! A wonderful, calming and spiritual way to birth your baby by relieving any discomfort you may feel during labour and delivery! Typically water births happen at home, but if you are lucky, your hospital or most definitely a birth centre.   

Planning your ideal Birth

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this episode of InBloom we chat about planning your ideal birth. Know first that no birth goes the way you envision it to, whether your first, or third. All you can do to prepare is to know your options. Educating yourself with your partner can be the best preparation you can do as you prepare to meet your baby regardless of if you have home birth or hospital birth. 

Planning your ideal Birth

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this episode of InBloom we chat about planning your ideal birth. Know first that no birth goes the way you envision it to, whether your first, or third. All you can do to prepare is to know your options. Educating yourself with your partner can be the best preparation you can do as you prepare to meet your baby regardless of if you have home birth or hospital birth. 

Placenta 101

November 30, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

The wondrous placenta is explained in great detail in this episode of InBloom. 

Dr. Klinghardt Article "Advice for Parents-to-be, Pregnant Women and Their Partners, and those who take care of them

November 30, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

This episode explains an article I read while pregnant. It is a great foundation for those who wish to become pregnant, if you are pregnant, or a support person for a pregnant woman such as a family member, friend or doula.