She Found Motherhood Podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer common questions such as: I'm pregnant what do I do? are my symptoms in first trimester normal? What to expect for labour and delivery? How will I know about breastfeeding? How do I care for my newborn?
She Found Motherhood aims to help take the anxiety out of pregnancy and the journey through childbirth to parenthood. We discuss the fourth trimester and how to care for your newborn. We discuss mental health in pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to navigate changing relationships. We discuss newborn sleep, starting solids and even our tips and tricks for all topics given we have had 5 kiddos between the two of us.
Are you looking for evidence based, high quality information to help you make decisions through your prengnacy, labour & delivery and postpartum journey? If so you have come to the right spot! Make sure to subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on any episodes!
We also do birth stories! Because we truly believe you learn from those who go before you. Check out our birth stories from The.mom.room and The Breastfeeding dietitian and more!
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Heather’s Birth Story
April 17, 2024 15:00Today’s birth story comes from Heather in Victoria, British Columbia and long-time She Found Motherhood Podcast listener! Heather’s birth story starts off with a bit of a rocky pregnancy which lead to the preterm birth of her daughter and a rather long stay in the NICU. She describes the many challenges, and the small pieces of joy, she discovered on that journey. Part of the challenges she experienced included a significant amount of nausea in pregnancy. If you or anyone you know is su...
Eyes in Pregnancy: What Can Happen?
April 03, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBToday’s topic might be something that many of us haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about - what kind of changes can occur within our eyes during pregnancy? If you have a pre-existing condition, either physical or specifically ocular, are the eyes particularly susceptible to damage during pregnancy and should specific precautions be taken? Could your eyesight worsen? Or can it improve? What effects does breastfeeding have? Ophthalmologist Dr. Amaka Eneh joins Dr. Alicia to answer the abo...
Two Weird Diseases in Pregnancy: When to Worry
March 20, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBSometimes 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 hav...
Kelsey’s Birth Story
March 06, 2024 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBToday 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 ai...
Top 10 Tips for Managing NVP!
February 28, 2024 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of the She Found Motherhood podcast, Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive into a topic that resonates with up to 80% of pregnant individuals – nausea and vomiting! Between simple lifestyle adjustments and lesser-known tricks, our top 10 tips to help manage these challenging symptoms cover everything from staying hydrated, to how modifying your vitamin intake, and even your dental routine, might help! Don't let nausea overshadow your pregnancy journey – empower yourself with these pract...
Jen’s Birth Story
February 07, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBJen 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...
Financial Planning for New Parents with Aimee Burton
January 24, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBLet’s face it - kids can be expensive, and having a family brings on a whole new set of financial obligations that can catch some of us off guard. But taking a few simple steps early on can really help put your family on the right track in the long run, even without a lot of capital up front. This is why we are excited to have Aimee Burton on today’s episode! She is a licensed financial broker and agency owner, based on Vancouver Island. Her and her team of licensed advisors focus on pr...
Perimenopause and Nutrition
January 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn 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 vers...
Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
December 27, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBOn 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 sp...
Postpartum Anxiety, Depression and RAGE with Andrea Niles
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBYou 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 psychologi...
What's the Deal with Vitamin K Shots for Newborns?
November 15, 2023 16:54 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOn today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia get down to brass-tacks on one topic you may not know is a routine part of newborn care - the Vitamin K shot. What is Vitamin K and why do newborn babies need it? Drs. Sarah and Alicia address this and so much more in this quick yet informative episode, including dispelling common myths that you’ll want to know more about. If you’d like to learn more about this and many other essential parts of routine pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care, be sur...
Does Mommy Need Wine to Cope?
November 01, 2023 21:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB“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 ad...
The Timeline of Routine Pregnancy Care
October 04, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis episode is a re-release which first aired on March 30, 2022. We welcome our new listeners and hope you find it informative! Today we are providing you with an overview of what routine pregnancy care looks like, after the first prenatal visit we discussed last week! After the initial visit where we do a deep dive into your and your family’s medical history and a long survey of health related questions, we'll ask you to come back in about two to three weeks later for a complete physical...
How to Choose a Pregnancy Care Provider
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis 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...
Top 5 Early Pregnancy Symptoms!
September 06, 2023 20:52 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB“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: Morning Sickness: The low down on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Constipation & ...
Mastitis: Everything You Need to Know!
August 24, 2023 02:36 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThis 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 limosilacto...
Postpartum Depression in Partners
August 09, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDid 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 comm...
Dental Work in Pregnancy
July 26, 2023 15:22 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBShould I be getting dental work while pregnant? Is it okay to get x-rays? What about filling cavities? Today’s episode is a must listen, as Dr. Sarah Lea interviews dentists Dr. Brin MacMillan and Dr. Sabrina Ma, co-owners of South Island Dental, on the do's and don'ts of dental work in pregnancy! They discuss if and when to get dental care, which procedures you might want to avoid, how the changes brought on by pregnancy may affect your dental health, and share some facts about radiation th...
Pre & Post Natal Fitness with Nikki Johnston
July 12, 2023 16:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMovement 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 exp...
Nicole's Birth Story
June 28, 2023 15:22 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBNicole’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 - l...
When Birth Goes Differently than Expected
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBBirth 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 wit...
Fetal Movement: Everything You Need to Know!
May 31, 2023 14:41 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBToday 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 overwhelme...
All your First Trimester Q&A’s Answered!
May 17, 2023 16:57 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBOn 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. For more info on skincare in pregnancy, check out our podcast on Skincare in Pregnancy with Dr. Bri! For more tips on managing nausea in pregnancy, check out Morning Sick...
Does Pregnancy Affect Your Voice?
May 03, 2023 16:13 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBDoes 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 ...
Everything You Need to Know About Epidurals & Pain Management in Labour!
April 19, 2023 17:20 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe experience of pain in labor can be influenced by a variety of factors such as previous experiences, and individual emotional, physical, motivational, cognitive, social, and cultural circumstances. Strategies for dealing with the pain can be medicinal and non-medicinal, both of which Drs. Alicia and Sarah outline today, with a particular emphasis on epidurals as we get frequent questions about them! As always, having a good understanding of your options is crucial in making decisions that...
What is a Postpartum Doula?
April 05, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMany of us spend a lot of time preparing for pregnancy, labour, and birth but we tend to neglect putting equal care into preparing for the postpartum period. This creates certain challenges, especially considering the postpartum period is relatively much longer and requires taking care of your newborn and yourself! This is where a postpartum doula can help. Join Dr. Alicia and Brittany Porter, Postpartum Doula and founder of Birth & Beyond, as they discuss the different roles of postpartum...
Maternity Photography with Island Roots Photography
March 22, 2023 15:16 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBHave 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 Ph...
Top 10 Things you Didn't Know you Needed in your Hospital Bag
March 08, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBYou’ve probably had lots of people recommend what to pack in your hospital bag. Or perhaps you haven’t thought about it at all yet! Either way, this episode is for you. Drs. Sarah and Alicia have supported thousands of pregnant people through labor and delivery and have had five hospital births of their own, so they’re sharing today their Top 10 Things You Didn't Know You Needed in your Hospital Bag based on their vast, first-hand experiences. Take a listen to today’s episode and download ...
Top 5 Reasons for Cesarean Birth
February 22, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAbout one in three births are delivered by Cesarean Section, though this varies by province, country, and even community. About half of those are planned, also called “elective,” while the other half are emergency, or unplanned. Keep in mind that the term “emergency cesarean” is used to mean that delivery via cesarean section was not a birth preference, but does not always mean a true medical emergency which has to be performed as quickly as humanly possible. Join Drs. Sarah and Alicia as th...
C-Section Scar Recovery with Janette Yee
February 08, 2023 20:51 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBOn 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...
Sarah’s Surrogacy Story
January 25, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBToday we are very lucky to have Sarah sharing with us her story of becoming a surrogate. Well - surrogate-ish. Tune in to learn what we mean by that, as she shares with us her unique path to becoming a surrogate, and her pregnancy and postpartum journeys. As always, thank you to Sarah and all our birth story contributors for generously sharing their experiences that we hope speak to our listeners and affirm that we are not alone, no matter how varied our journeys. To learn more about home ...
Top 5 Tips for Starting Solids in Smaller Babies
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIf you’ve just come from a pediatric check-up and you’re worried your baby is small and needs to gain weight, please don’t panic! It’s important to consider that if your baby falls into a low percentile, is this a new occurrence, or have they always been on the smaller side? Are they not meeting other developmental milestones, or are they following along their own growth curve? It is only natural that some babies will land in a lower percentile, and that is not a cause for concern. Howeve...
Planning Your Ultimate Baby Shower!
December 28, 2022 22:34 - 37 minutes - 34 MBToday we are helping you plan your ultimate baby shower! But spoiler alert, we offer no advice on picking balloons, what finger foods to serve, or the best party games. The concept of a baby shower has existed in some form for centuries, shifting in purpose and presentation over the years. Today, we encourage you to think of two main things when planning yours: what is your purpose for having one? And what is the ideal outcome? Dr. Alicia and Dr. Pip Houghton, family doctor with a special ...
CrossFit and Strength Training in Pregnancy and Postpartum
December 14, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBKarlie 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 ...
Holiday Gift Guide: Newborn Show Notes
December 07, 2022 18:04 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBThis 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! Infant First Aid and Car Seat Safety from Safe Beginnings Course: Infant/Child CPR, Choking, Car Seat Safety, and Injury Prevention Course. Learn the essential life saving...
What is Cradle Cap!? The Facts on Newborn Skincare
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBToday, Dr. Alicia chats with Dr. Stephanie Liu, a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, with a special interest in pediatrics and maternal health. Dr. Liu identified a need for accurate, evidence-based child and maternal health information for Canadian mothers and created Life of Dr. Mom, a blog where she shares her experiences as a first-time Mom and provides parents with a credible medical source to help make informed decisions, as well as By Dr. M...
Holiday Gift Guide: Postpartum
November 23, 2022 18:34 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBHere is Part II of a three part series on the top five gifts to give the pregnant, postpartum, and newborn people in your life! Today we focus on the needs of that newly postpartum mama! As usual, we share some physical products as well as courses that we love both for ourselves, and often recommend to our patients. Enjoy! Sleep is crucial to optimize as much as possible in that postpartum period. Check-out our She Found Motherhood Newborn Sleep 101 Course, helping you create a sleep plan...
The Hands-On Approach to Preparing for Breastfeeding in Pregnancy!
November 16, 2022 22:14 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDid 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 ex...
Holiday Gift Guide: Pregnancy!
November 09, 2022 20:47 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBWe 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 ...
Shamaya's Birth Story
November 02, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBShamaya’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!
Life After Loss
October 26, 2022 23:04 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBOctober 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 a...
Decluttering and Organizing in Preparation for Baby!
October 19, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThey say that between the ages of six and eight is when you begin to see behaviour patterns in children related to organization. It’s a good time to assess their natural tendencies and begin to build good habits. Something that the whole family can do - and also benefit from - together! Jane Stoller from Organized Jane shares some of her tips with Dr. Alicia on how to prepare your space before the baby arrives, what to do once they’re there, and how to form good habits as they grow! Don’t ...
Our Most Common Q&A Questions Revealed!
October 05, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIf you are a regular listener and follower of our Instagram account (@She.Found.Motherhood), you will know that every Sunday we do a Q&A with our community where we try to answer as many of your burning questions as we can - but we often don’t have the capacity to get through all of them! So we decided to answer your most frequently asked, crucial questions here on the podcast in what is part one of many in the series over the coming months. Enjoy! Check out the following for a bit of extr...
Deb's Birth Story
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBToday’s episode comes with a bit of a warning. Deb talks to us about her fertility journey and the birth of her two beautiful children, but she also discusses the large number of first and second trimester losses she experienced, and the challenges, struggles, and grief that went alongside them. She shares it all with us with such generosity and positivity that her story is undeniably inspirational, and we hope it helps anyone listening who may be going through their own grief to feel a bit ...
Birth Centers & Philosophies
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Canadian and American healthcare systems are frequently compared, from either side of the border, with Canada’s often lauded as superior largely due to its publicly funded nature. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a lot to learn from other healthcare models around the world. One area where the US can be considered a leader in comparison is the increasing growth of Birth Centers accessible around the states. But you may be wondering - what even is a Birth Center and who is it for? ...
Pelvic Physio Postpartum
August 24, 2022 23:05 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday’s podcast features one of our favourite guests and collaborators, Mommy Berries founder & mom of two, Melissa Dessaulles (BScPT, BScKin, Pelvic Health). Dr. Alicia and Melissa discuss what pelvic physio is really all about, demystifying common assumptions, and giving you a glimpse into how practitioners approach their pregnant and postpartum patients. Have a listen - it’s not as scary as you may think! Check-out the below offerings from Mel Dessaulles - there is a special discount fo...
Pregnancy as a Stress Test
August 10, 2022 16:24 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBPregnancy is a stress test. What does that mean!? Think of pregnancy as an early warning system. Some conditions that come up during pregnancy might mean you are at higher risk down the road of being affected by chronic disease. But this doesn’t mean there isn’t anything you can do about it. Join Drs. Sarah & Alicia as they outline the two most common conditions in pregnancy that can be an indicator of your future health, and what you can do to prevent or reduce the risk! Check out these r...
Four Common Skin Changes in Pregnancy
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThis is a topic Drs. Sarah & Alicia frequently get asked about, and today they outline the four most common changes you may expect to see in your skin during pregnancy, why they happen, and what you can do about it! Check out our podcast on Skincare in Pregnancy with Dr. Bri! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass
Returning to Running after Cesarean Birth
July 14, 2022 01:59 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBToday’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 a...
Laura M's Birth Story
June 29, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBLaura M summed up her own birth experience in one word - dreamy. Despite waiting a while to get pregnant and anticipating things to go wrong, sometimes everything goes right. She leaned into the great strength and mental fortitude of all birthing people, found community among other moms, and support from perinatal professionals near and far, including the She Found Motherhood community, and encourages you to do so as well. Tune in to Laura’s uplifting, moving, and inspirational story. Use ...