What The Mom!?
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Motherhood can be isolating and hard. We are two doulas that want to provide a safe place to talk about all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life!
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Ep#39- What to Expect the First Postpartum Doula Meeting
July 19, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAre you thinking about hiring a Postpartum Doula but don't know what to expect? What will be covered in your first meeting? What questions do you need to ask the Doula? Find out answers to these questions and more in today's episode! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#38- What to Expect the First Birth Doula Meeting
July 14, 2024 19:09 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAre you thinking about hiring a Birth Doula but don't know what to expect? What will be covered in your first meeting? What questions do you need to ask the Doula? Find out answers to these questions and more in today's episode! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#37- Postpartum Prep After Baby
June 21, 2024 15:09 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHow can I prepare for life after having a baby? What do I need to get? What do I need to remember? Today we are talking about the answers the these questions when it comes to postpartum prep after having a baby! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep #36- All About Pregnancy Fatigue
June 07, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBPregnancy Fatigue is a real thing. Most women find themselves experiencing this fatigue during pregnancy at some point. In this episode we talk all about it! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#35- Hypnobirthing 101
May 26, 2024 13:52 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWhat is Hypnobirthing? Can I use it during labour and birth? How can it help me during an unmedicated or medicated birth? What does it look like to use it? What resources can I use to help me learn hypnobirthing? Find the answer to all of these questions and more in our podcast episode "Hypnobirthing 101"! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations ab...
Ep#34- All About Pregnancy Nesting
May 10, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWhat is nesting in pregnancy? Do humans do it? When does it happen? What does it mean? Join us in today's episode as we answer these questions and more! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#33- How to Prepare For a Positive Birth Environment
April 26, 2024 18:09 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBHow can you create a supportive birth environment ahead of time? In today's episode we share some tips on ways to do this! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#32- Benefits of Breastfeeding During the Golden Hour
April 21, 2024 18:18 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMothers are told that if they want to successfully breastfeed their babies after birth, it is very important to get a good latch from baby right away after birth. It is often called the "golden hour". Join us in today's episode as we speak about the benefits of breastfeeding during that golden hour! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about rea...
Ep #31- What to Expect With a Newborn the First Week
April 05, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe first week home with a newborn can be a bit scary. What can you expect? Find out in this podcast episode! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep #30- How to Prevent Vaginal Tearing During Birth
April 02, 2024 04:43 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBA common fear of birth for many women is vaginal tearing. How can you prevent it? Stay tuned to find out our top tips on how to avoid tearing during birth! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
[8 Ways to] Have a Positive Birth Experience
March 22, 2024 23:12 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBDo you want to have a positive birth experience? Whether that be in a hospital, birth centre or at home... it is possible! In this podcast we give our top 8 tips on how to have a positive birth experience! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep #29- [8 Ways to] Have a Positive Birth Experience
March 22, 2024 23:12 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBDo you want to have a positive birth experience? Whether that be in a hospital, birth centre or at home... it is possible! In this podcast we give our top 8 tips on how to have a positive birth experience! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep #28- Babywearing 101
March 15, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat is babywearing? How can I do it? Why would I do it? Join us in today's podcast episode to learn a crash course on babywearing and answer these questions! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep #27- Tips for Birth Partners During Labour
March 11, 2024 17:09 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAre you a birth partner and trying to figure out how you can support a birthing woman? Are you wondering what in the world you can do to help support a woman in labour? If so, look no further. In this episode we share all about the many ways labour and birth support can be offered! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#26- Labour Induction 101
March 02, 2024 01:55 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBDo you need help navigating the ins and outs of induction for labour and birth? When is it needed? What does it look like? Are there natural ways to induce labour? Only medical? Do I need to do more than one? Join us as we chat about labour induction in this quick half hour "labour induction 101" podcast! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations abo...
Ep#25- Baby Milestones
February 24, 2024 04:06 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBEver wonder what is considered "normal" development for your baby in the first year? When should they be rolling over? When should they be walking? Or smiling? Join us in today's podcast as we talk about milestones in the first year of baby's life! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep #24- Top 10 Things We Love About Motherhood
February 17, 2024 20:08 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn honour of Valentines Day that just passed this week, we decided to record an episode about LOVE! Listen to find out our top 10 list of things we love about Motherhood! Motherhood can be exhausting and crazy, but it is something that we believe is truly a blessing! It is beautiful and there are so many things that we love about it! We hope you do too! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to p...
Ep#23- Baby Positions in Labour
February 12, 2024 19:41 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBBaby's position in the womb at the end of pregnancy matters. This determines the type of labour that you can have. Listen to this podcast episode to learn about the different positions and what they mean! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#22- Help! Where's the Mom Manual!?
January 27, 2024 05:58 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBAre you expecting a baby? Are you worried that you won't know what to do? Are you wondering where the "mom manual" is for parenting? Parenting a newborn can be overwhelming to some people. It can seem like it is impossible to know what to do. Is there a "mom manual" to help navigate the many questions? Today we are talking about many of the most common questions asked by new moms! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to...
Ep#21- Top Tips for Delayed Cord Clamping
January 20, 2024 04:40 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat is delayed cord clamping? Is it beneficial? Is it risky? In today's episode we are talking about the answers to these questions and more! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
EP#20- 5 First Time Mom Mistakes to Avoid
January 05, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday's episode is about our top 5 list of first time mom mistakes to avoid! Things that first time moms do way to often but shouldn't. Knowledge is key, so we are here to share which mistakes you can avoid. We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Make sure that you are following/subscribed and like our videos. It helps us get t...
Ep#19- Self-Care for Moms
December 30, 2023 00:12 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn today's episode we are talking about self-care for moms! You cannot pour from an empty cup, so it is important to ensure you do not get burnt out yourself. We share some advice on how you can do some self-care for yourself. We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life.
Ep#18- Top 10 Do's & Don'ts of Pregnancy
December 22, 2023 22:33 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn today's episode we are talking about our top 10 do's and don'ts of pregnancy! This is something that many women ask about. There is a top 10 for Do's and a top 10 for Don'ts! We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Please make sure to like, follow, subscribe and share to help us get our voice out there! We appreciate every on...
Ep#17- How to Overcome Fear & Anxiety During Labour
December 15, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBFears and anxieties can make labour much more difficult. In this episode we share 6 steps on how you can overcome your fears & anxieties during labour. (or even better, before!!). We are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. If you would like to listen to the episode about birth plans you can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/epis...
Ep#16- Positions for Labour
December 08, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about different positions for labour! There are so many different positions women can labour in. From laying down, to squatting, to leaning over... in today's episode we try to cover as many as we can! We explain why some are better than others for unmedicated births, an...
Ep#8- Postpartum Recovery
December 08, 2023 04:58 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about postpartum recovery! For anybody who is expecting a baby, we share some advice and how-tos for the best postpartum recovery possible. Knowing what to expect can help relieve some anxiety and help you prepare for recovery after baby. Make sure to like, follow and ...
Ep #5- Optimal Nutrition 4 Pregnancy & Postpartum
December 08, 2023 04:55 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJoin us, Doulas Petra & Jacqueline, as we talk about optimal nutrition in pregnancy & postpartum. Today's episode includes a special guest. She is a mom of 2, and a certified holistic nutritional consultant who graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2014. She helps women struggling with chronic inflammation to identify food allergies so that they can get their life back, without the guesswork.... Sarah Klesko! You can find Sarah Klesko on Instagram @sarahklesko You ...
Ep#3- The 3 Stages of Birth
December 08, 2023 04:53 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBJoin Doulas Petra and Jacqueline as we talk about the 3 stages of birth and what to expect in each stage! Make sure to like and subscribe as well to stay updated on new podcast releases! STAGES OF BIRTH: 1) EARLY & ACTIVE LABOUR 2) BIRTH OF THE BABY 3) BIRTH OF THE PLACENTA
Ep#15- All About Doulas
November 27, 2023 06:34 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking all about Doulas! We explain what a Birth and Postpartum Doula can do for you and how you can know if hiring one is right for you. Also, STAY TUNED until the end for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! :) As always, please make sure to like, follow, subscribe and share! This helps...
Ep#14- How to Make a Birth Plan
November 17, 2023 18:04 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about how to make a birth plan! We explain what a birth plan is, and things that you might want to add to one. If you would like a free template for a birth plan or an infographic on birth positions for labour, send us an email at [email protected] to get you...
Ep #13- What to Expect- Trimester 4
November 10, 2023 19:52 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are doing our fourth part of our 4 part "What to Expect" series! This one is all about Trimester 4, or Postpartum! We cannot cover everything there is to know, but we do chat about quite a bit of what to expect. If you have not yet listened to the episodes about Trimester 1, Trime...
Ep #12- What to Expect- Trimester 3
November 03, 2023 22:53 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are doing our third part of our 3 part "What to Expect" series! This one is all about Trimester 3! With the symptoms you may be experiencing at the end, to what you might want to be preparing for... We cannot cover everything there is to know, but we do chat about quite a bit of wha...
Ep #11- What to Expect: Trimester 2
October 28, 2023 00:40 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about What to Expect in the Second Trimester! From the growing belly, to things your healthcare provider might talk to you about, to preparing for the upcoming birth.. We cover it right here! Having gone through a few pregnancies ourselves and helping others through thei...
Ep #10- What to Expect- Trimester 1
October 21, 2023 21:06 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about What to Expect in the First Trimester! From those first pregnancy symptoms, to things your healthcare provider might talk to you about, to the emotional roller coaster... We cover it right here! Having gone through a few pregnancies ourselves and helping others thr...
Ep #10- What to Expect in The First Trimester
October 21, 2023 21:06 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about What to Expect in the First Trimester! From those first pregnancy symptoms, to things your healthcare provider might talk to you about, to the emotional roller coaster... We cover it right here! Having gone through a few pregnancies ourselves and helping others thr...
#9- Preparing Older Siblings for the New Baby
October 13, 2023 15:54 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about preparing older siblings for the new baby! For anybody who is expecting their second baby or beyond, we share tips and tricks on how you can prepare the older sibling(s) for the new baby that is arriving. Make sure to like, follow and subscribe for more What the ...
Ep#7- Breastfeeding 101
September 22, 2023 19:15 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. Today we are talking about breastfeeding! For anybody who is a first time mom, or a first time breast-feeder, we share some advice and how-tos for breastfeeding success. Think of it as a breastfeeding 101 class! Fed is best, but we share tips for breastfeeding success! We cannot cover everyt...
Ep #6- [How to] Prepare for a Homebirth
September 10, 2023 22:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. In today's episode we chat about How to Prepare for a Homebirth. Having personal experience with this area, we share our advice and experiences. No need to stress out because...."what the mom!?"
Ep #6- How to Prepare for a Homebirth
September 10, 2023 22:56 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are two Doulas, Petra & Jacqueline, who want to provide a safe place for all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life. In today's episode we chat about How to Prepare for a Homebirth. Having personal experience with this area, we share our advice and experiences. No need to stress out because...."what the mom!?"
#5- Optimal Nutrition During Pregnancy & Postpartum
August 25, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJoin us, Doulas Petra & Jacqueline, as we talk about optimal nutrition in pregnancy & postpartum. Today's episode includes a special guest. She is a mom of 2, and a certified holistic nutritional consultant who graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2014. She helps women struggling with chronic inflammation to identify food allergies so that they can get their life back, without the guesswork.... Sarah Klesko! You can find Sarah Klesko on Instagram @sarahklesko You ...
Ep #5- Optimal Nutrition During Pregnancy & Postpartum
August 25, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJoin us, Doulas Petra & Jacqueline, as we talk about optimal nutrition in pregnancy & postpartum. Today's episode includes a special guest. She is a mom of 2, and a certified holistic nutritional consultant who graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in 2014. She helps women struggling with chronic inflammation to identify food allergies so that they can get their life back, without the guesswork.... Sarah Klesko! You can find Sarah Klesko on Instagram @sarahklesko You ...
Ep#4- Top 10 Tips for a Natural Birth
August 11, 2023 18:46 - 41 minutes - 14.5 MBJoin Doulas Petra and Jacqueline as we talk about our Top 10 Tips for a Natural Birth! Learn some ways to help you prepare for the natural birth that you envision. Make sure to like and subscribe as well to stay updated on new podcast releases! Top 10 Tips: 1) CHOOSE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER 2) CHOOSE YOUR PLACE OF BIRTH 3) CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES FOR NATURAL BIRTH 4) BREATHING EXERCISES AND VISUALIZATION 5) POSITIONING AND MOVEMENT 6) MASSAGE & TOUCH/HOT & COLD THERAPY 7) HYDR...
Ep#1- How We Met
July 14, 2023 17:44 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBJoin us and learn about how we first met and how the podcast was first birthed! Season 1//Episode 1
#1 How We Met
July 14, 2023 17:44 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBJoin us and learn about how we first met and how the podcast was first birthed! Season 1//Episode 1
Ep#2- Our Birth Stories
July 14, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBJoin us as we share about our birth stories in this video podcast. This weeks episode we are sharing our personal birth experiences between our 7 kids! Birth is beautiful in all ways and we think it is important for moms to share our stories with one another. Share your birth story with us in the comments!! And don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to stay updated on new episode releases! Here are time stamps in case you need to take a break and come back to the recording par...
#2 Our Birth Stories
July 14, 2023 16:10 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBJoin us as we share about our birth stories in this video podcast. This weeks episode we are sharing our personal birth experiences between our 7 kids! Birth is beautiful in all ways and we think it is important for moms to share our stories with one another. Share your birth story with us in the comments!! And don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to stay updated on new episode releases! Here are time stamps in case you need to take a break and come back to the recording par...
What the Mom
June 29, 2023 16:43 - 48 seconds - 764 KBMotherhood can be isolating and hard. We are two doulas that want to provide a safe place to talk about all things mom. From pregnancy, to birth, to postpartum, to parenting. Join us as we have real conversations about real life!
“Mom Convos” Introduction
December 04, 2019 20:44 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBMotherhood can feel exciting and exhilarating! However it can also feel quite exhausting and repetitive. Join me in conversations surrounding everything “mom”. To learn more about Petra, visit www.petrathedoula.com