She Found Motherhood Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months 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!
You can find us on instagram @She.found.motherhood and join our facebook group she.found.motherhood.
Check out our online prenatal course and our Newborn Sleep 101 course at https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store
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Episodes
Perinatal Anxiety
October 27, 2020 05:02 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBDr. Sarah chats about perinatal anxiety with Dr. Phillippa Houghton, a board certified family physician with specialized training in perinatal mental health. They review common anxiety disorders in pregnancy including signs and symptoms, risks and benefits of treating and not treating perinatal anxiety. Resources mentioned in the show include: Fetch.ca (Below is the south island version, but if you google Fetch.ca + your community it will give you your local link) http://south-is...
Starting Solids in Baby ages 4-6 months
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBDr. 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.healthlinkb...
Kate and Grace's Birth Story
October 15, 2020 22:03 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBKate 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
Toddler Sleep
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBDr. 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! www.shefoundhealth.ca www.pamneasesleep.com https://pamneasesleep.com/bedtime-pass...
Marijuana in pregnancy and breastfeeding
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBDrs. 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
Birth Stories: Dr. Sarah family doctor, forceps and postpartum anxiety
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBDr. Sarah joins us to tell us her birth stories including vaginal deliveries, forceps delivery, postpartum anxiety struggles and breastfeeding struggles. We review the importance of having a postpartum plan and supports are! Pregnancy and Postpartum Posse: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/offers/SXjnLXDS Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/offers/zAGMcd3Y Breastfeeding Course: https://click.lactationlink.com/she.found.motherhood
Covid and Kids and newborns
September 24, 2020 13:50 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBDrs. Sarah and Michelle review what we know about Covid-19 and children. They discuss risk of being hospitalized, potential long term risks of Coronoavirus and children. They discuss how easily they can pass it on and what happens if they catch it. Discuss covid symptoms and how to manage newborns. Covid in Pregnancy: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/covid19 Covid and your newborn: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/covid-19-and-your-newborn
5 Tips to prevent Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
September 23, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBLearn 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! www.shefoundhealth.ca Top 5 Newborn sleep tips! Newborn Sleep 101 Course Preparing for Postpartum Nutrition
Lightning Crotch - and other normal pelvic pains of pregnancy
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBPelvic Pain in pregnancy - Lightning Crotch, Braxton Hicks Contractions and more! Lightning Crotch??? WHAT??? Is that normal? Yup as are the other normal pelvic pains in pregnancy that Drs. Sarah and Alicia from She Found Health talk about. They review varicose veins of the Labia (yes it’s a thing), round ligament pain, uterine pain, braxton hicks, gas pain and constipation in pregnancy. Most of these happen in the third trimester of pregnancy, but some can happen well before! Sh...
Making decisions during childbirth
September 09, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBDrs. Sarah and Alicia discuss informed consent in childbirth. They review the importance of being prepared with prenatal childbirth education prior to going into labour and delivery and having a baby. They review case studies around epidural, postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean section, forceps and vacuum delivery. They discuss how the pregnant person and the baby may be at odds. #informedconsent #childbirth #SheFoundHealth www.shefoundhealth.ca Online Prenatal Course: http...
Making decisions during childbirth
September 09, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBDrs. Sarah and Alicia discuss informed consent in childbirth. They review the importance of being prepared with prenatal childbirth education prior to going into labour and delivery and having a baby. They review case studies around epidural, postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean section, forceps and vacuum delivery. They discuss how the pregnant person and the baby may be at odds. #informedconsent #childbirth #SheFoundHealth www.shefoundhealth.ca Online Prenatal Course: http...
Top 10 early pregnancy questions
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBDrs. Sarah and Alicia answer your top 10 questions about early pregnancy. They discuss normal bloodwork and ultrasound in pregnancy, they discuss bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage. they review constipation and bloating in early pregnancy. Free preparing for pregnancy download: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp Morning Sickness |Tips to improve: https://youtu.be/KxG46elLFJ4 Constipation and Hemorrhoids in pregnancy: https://youtu.be/LZJkQLziXg4 Miscarriage: https://shefound...
Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBDr. 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 www.shefoundhealth.ca Bright light 10,000 lux: https://amzn.to/3fIlix7
The sad truth about miscarriage
August 05, 2020 13:30 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBMiscarriage 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
Nutrition in Pregnancy
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBDr. 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. https://kristenyarker.com www.shefoundhealth.ca Join our Pregnancy Posse at www.shefoundhealth.ca
Constipation & hemorrhoids in pregnancy | how to treat naturally at home
July 22, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBConstipation and hemorrhoids are very common in pregnancy. So many women suffer from hemorrhoids during pregnancy, and this can lead to hemorrhoids. Drs. Sarah and Alicia discuss natural remedies you can do at home to manage your constipation and hemorrhoids. We also discuss how we can help you if you are suffering from constipation or hemorrhoids and you are pregnant. www.shefoundhealth.ca
Pelvic Health: Top 5 Pelvic Physiotherapy tips for a healthy pregnancy
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 24.4 MBDr. 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! www.shefoundhealth.ca Preparing your perineum 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 P...
Acupressure for Labour
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBStephanie Curran joins Dr. Alicia to discuss the role of acupressure in preparing for labour and managing pain in labour. www.elementscentre.ca www.shefoundhealth.ca Packing your hospital bag: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-essential-packing-list
Heartburn in pregnancy
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBDr. 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
Male Infertility
June 17, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBDr. 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....
Preparing for Postpartum nutrition
June 10, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBKristen 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: www.kristenyarker.com 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.pi...
Covid-19 in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBDrs. 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.
Covid-19 in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
May 27, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBDrs. 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.
Thyroid in pregnancy: hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and what we can do about it.
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBDrs. 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. https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/preparing-for-pregnancy-guide Say hi on social: Website: www.shefoundhealth.ca Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/She...
How to manage pain in childbirth
May 12, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBDr. 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!
Morning Sickness: The low down on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
May 01, 2020 18:57 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBDrs. Sarah and Alicia talk about morning sickness in pregnancy. We talk numbers - how many women get it and how long it typically lasts; we review the cause and the importance of treatment; and then we break down treatment from lifestyle and diet changes through to medications. We are maternity doctors who have helped thousands of women manage nausea and vomiting throughout their pregnancies and we’ve even experienced it ourselves! www.shefoundhealth.ca/preparingforpregnancy Sea Bands h...