She Found Motherhood podcast: Recent Episodes
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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
Pregnancy can sometimes feel like a long nine months - but the arrival of baby (and all the planning that comes with it) often sneaks up faster than expected! One area that can catch many off guard is preparing for maternity leave. It’s a major pause in a person’s career, often at a pivotal moment, and transitioning into - and out of - it can be more complex than it appears.
That’s exactly why today’s guest, Sonja Baikogli Foley, co-founded Maturn, Canada’s first comprehensive program designed to support self-identifying women through the full arc of maternity leave. Born from a desire to help women make this time intentional and empowering, Maturn offers guidance, tools, and community for a smoother transition.
Join Sonja and Dr. Alicia as they explore how to prepare for maternity leave and reclaim this significant chapter with confidence and clarity.
Consider becoming a Maturn Member! Canada’s first comprehensive program supporting mothers throughout their entire maternity leave with the exact tools, connections and compassionate resources required so you can transition back to work with greater ease and less self-doubt.
Newborn Sleep 101: Newborns are sweet little packages who tend to not like their parents to sleep! But we can help them sleep better and as a result parents can sleep better as well!
*This episode is a re-release. Original release date: March 2, 2022.
Maintaining some movement and exercise during pregnancy can help decrease aches & pains, prepares you for the physical act of labour, and can aid in postpartum recovery. But what about more intense work-out regimens or strength training? Dr. Alicia chats with Rebecca Tranter, registered massage therapist, Level 1 certified CrossFit trainer, and expectant mama-to-be about her pregnancy journey in strength training as well as an unexpected diagnosis in her 1st trimester. If you have any questions for Rebecca, feel free to reach out at | IG: @rebeccatranter
E-Mail: rebeccaltranter@gmail.com | Gyms Rebecca coaches at: CrossFit Zone & Forge Victoria
Other resources:
- Robyn Rayner, RMT and Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach: @taranis.mom.strong
- Brianna Battles: @pregnant.postpartum.athlete
- Mobility Movement: Great momma bear pregnancy series with a list of modifications for the gym.
Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass.
*This episode is a re-release. Original release date: February 2, 2022.
Feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, or just plain anxious all the time? You’re not alone - and this brand new She Found Motherhood Podcast episode is for you.
Dr. Sarah Lea sits down with the incredible Rachel Mark - Registered Acupuncturist, Integrative Health Coach, and self-proclaimed body-nerd with degrees in Kinesiology, Acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What do these fields all have in common? They have formed Rachel's journey to deepening her understanding of the nervous system and the body's incredible interconnectedness in its ability to heal.
Dr. Lea and Rachel unpack the trickle-down effect of constant stress and overwhelm, especially in motherhood, and share relatable, real-life insights alongside practical tools to help you shift from “always on” to more ease and balance between your sympathetic and parasympathetic states.
For a deeper dive, be sure to check out Radiant Effect, an online somatic coaching community, and Rachel's Instagram, at RachelMark.ca and website!
As we've often said, education is a form of healthcare. When it comes to your pelvic health, the more you understand about the physiology of the area and the changes that occur during pregnancy and childbirth, the more empowered you’ll feel.
Today, we’re speaking with Aliya Dhalla, a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, about the basic structure of the pelvic floor, how it changes during pregnancy, and how and when a physiotherapist can be helpful - even through remote consultations that equip you with the tools and knowledge to understand and heal your own body. You can learn more about Aliya’s work at boxwellness.co and follow her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco.
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!
Today Dr. Alicia and Dr. Pip Houghton discuss a topic that is near and dear to their hearts - how to babyproof your relationship. The arrival of a newborn will undoubtedly create a new dynamic within your family unit, and while it brings great joy, we also run the risk of being blindsided by the challenges of this shift while also experiencing heightened stress due to increased responsibilities and lack of sleep. The best remedy is to have a discussion with your partner and lay out a plan before the arrival of baby - but it’s never too late! Listen to this podcast for four tips on how to go about it and what to address!
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
- Audiobook on Audible
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Newborn Sleep 101
- Newborns are sweet little packages who tend to not like their parents to sleep! But we can help them sleep better and as a result parents can sleep better as well!
There is a lot doctors and scientists still don’t fully understand about what includes labour, both pre and at term. But we do know that there are treatments that can reduce your chance of having a preterm birth, especially if you have had one in the past.
Preterm birth can be especially traumatic for those living in remote communities which is why in our guests on today’s podcast, Drs. Kirsten Duckitt and Jennifer Kask, developed a prevention of preterm birth pathway in Northern Vancouver Island that is spreading to other remote communities. They share with us a moving story of a pregnant individual from a remote community who had her baby in their hospital, and break down the definitions and rates of preterm birth, risks to mama and baby, and how they can be decreased.
Listen to our podcast on Being a NICU parent!
Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass.
*This episode is a re-release. Original release date: November 3, 2021.
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!
- www.safeseatsottawa.com
- FB: fb.com/SafeSeatsOttawa
- IG: @safeseatsottawa
Learn about tips & tricks for newborn sleep with She Found Health’s Newborn Sleep 101 Course!
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:
- IG: @happyhealtheaters
- TikTok: @happyhealthyeaters
- Free download: 5 Feeding Fears
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!
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!
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!
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 Visit: talkinsleep.com
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 Follow Robyn on Instagram: @taranis.mom.strong
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!
- Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
- Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
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
- https://safebeginnings.ca/
- IG: @safebeginnings
- Promo code20% off online courses: shefoundhealth
Safer Sleep for My Baby: Helping Parents and Caregivers Create a Safe Sleep Plan
Safer Infant Sleep: A practice support tool for healthcare professionals
What do a pregnant person and an athlete have in common? A lot, according to perinatal therapist, athlete, and mama herself, Janette Yee!
Janette, who has a deep background in sports orthopedics and high-level rugby, shares her expertise on treating cesarean recovery akin to a season-ending - but not career ending - sports injury. She talks with Dr. Alicia about the importance of preparing mentally, physically, and your community for the chance (or certainty) of having a C-Section, including the importance of pre-surgery strength, mind preparation, realistic birth expectations, and building a supportive team.
A super helpful part of the process is seeing a physiotherapist, but that can often be prohibitively expensive and difficult to make the time for in the hectic period that is postpartum. Taking an online course like Janette's Cesarean Recovery Stage 1: Your Prenatal C-Section Preparation & Recovery Program is a fantastic, affordable, and accessible way to take recovery into your own hands, for just five minutes a day!
For more details, visit Janette's website or her many online channels @AskJanette on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!
And don't forget to snag Your Complete C-Section Hospital Checklist, download the free PDF now!
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Dr. Ellen Forbes, a board-certified urologist with a specialty in male fertility and reproductive health. Together, they dive deep into the often controversial topic of newborn penile circumcision, discussing the reasons for and against the procedure, the risks and benefits, and the factors parents should consider when making this important decision.
For more information, check-out this great resource: Circumcision of baby boys: Information for parents.
Dr. Sarah Lea chats with Dr. Brie Budlovsky, an emergency medicine physician and aesthetic medicine practitioner based in Victoria, British Columbia. Together, they explore skincare during pregnancy, including product safety, common dermatological concerns, practical advice for expectant mothers, and not least of all, answer those burning questions we have around the safety of newer treatments such as botox, fillers, and more!
Be sure to check out Dr. Bri's Instagram, and the Canadian Cosmetic Hot List.
Learn more about our Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass here!
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!
In this must-listen episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia tackle the all-too-common challenge of morning sickness during pregnancy. Drawing on their experience as maternity doctors—and as moms who’ve been through it themselves—they dive into the numbers: how many women experience it and how long it usually sticks around.
They’ll guide you through the causes of morning sickness, why treatment is so important, and share a range of effective remedies, from simple lifestyle and diet adjustments to medication options. Whether you're in the thick of it or just preparing, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you manage nausea and vomiting with confidence!
Follow the these links for some recommended products to help you through:
- Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband
- Gravol Ginger - Nausea and Upset Stomach Relief
- B6 by Natural Factors - 90 tablets, 50 mg
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.
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:
- Morning Sickness: The Low Down on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy!
- Constipation & Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy | How to Manage at Home
- The Sad Truth about Miscarriage
You asked - we answered all of your burning questions about Cesarean Sections! Our discussion includes optimal time between pregnancies after a C-section, factors affecting type of wound closure post-C-section, and reasons why some people might choose an elective C-section even when not medically necessary.
Consider downloading our Birth Preferences Guide or signing up for our free Birth Preferences Mini Course! For a deeper dive into all things pregnancy, birth & labor, postpartum and those first few weeks with your newborn, consider signing-up for our Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass, which includes 5 modules, bonus materials with subject matter experts, inside looks into birthing spaces, and so much more!
And for bonus credit, here are the several other super informative episodes and guides we reference in relation to C-Sections!
- To TOLAC or not to TOLAC… That is the question!!!
- Twin Pregnancies! Double the fun and double the trouble!
- C-Section Scar Recovery with Janette Yee
- Top 5 Reasons for Cesarean Birth
- Silicone Scar Sheets
- Download our FREE Perineal Massage Guide!
Today’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 suffering from nausea, DM us on Instagram or shoot us an email asking for our free Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy download!
And just as a reminder, if you love listening to these birth stories, share the link or screenshot the episode and spread the word! We’d so appreciate it.
Today’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 above questions and much more on today’s episode! Today’s episode may also encourage you to optimize your preconception health. Luckily, we've put together a clear, easy to read guide to help ensure your physical and mental health as you begin your journey through motherhood. Download our Preparing for Pregnancy guide here!
Looking for more? Check out our Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass, taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience!
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!
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!
In 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 practical tips!
And for a deeper dive, check out these helpful links:
- Check out our companion episode on Nutrition and Preparing for Pregnancy!
- Pick up a Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband for Motion or Morning Sickness
- Download our free Sleep Tips Guide for more tips on how to optimise sleep in pregnancy
- Download our free guide to Managing Nausea and Vomiting in your Pregnancy!
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!
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
Let’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 providing free financial education to individuals, families and business owners and helping people create actionable financial plans to grow & protect their wealth, plan for retirement, and feel great about their money.
She loves helping new parents especially, since becoming a mama propelled her into this new career!
Tune in to today’s episode for her top 5 financial planning tips for new families, and be sure to download her FREE 5 Step Financial Checklist for Parents!
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!
- HealthLinkBC: provides non-emergency health information to the residents of British Columbia
- Menaupause.org: promoting women's health at midlife and beyond
- MenopauseandU.ca: the facts on menopause from Canada’s experts
- Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass
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!
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!
On 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 sure to check out our low-cost Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass, taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience!
“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!
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!
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The Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass: Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience!
This 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 exam.
In today’s post, we’ll do an overview of what you can expect at your first physical, but subscribers to our Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series get a much more in-depth look at what conditions we look for and tests we do, and what certain prognoses can mean for you. 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!
Check-out these other informative She Found Motherhood Podcast Episodes!
- Understanding your Blood Type in Pregnancy
- Anemia and Low Iron in Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Group B Strep in Pregnancy
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!
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“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 & Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy: How to Treat Naturally at Home
- Skincare in Pregnancy with Dr. Bri
- Low Iron and Anemia in Pregnancy
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!
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!
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!
Should 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 that might surprise you...
If you'd like to learn more about South Island Dental, check-out their website! And here is a link to the recommended MI Paste, though we always encourage consulting with your healthcare provider before making a change to your health routine.
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!
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!
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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!
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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!
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 hand tracking sheet you can print and use at home!
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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.
- 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 Sickness: The low down on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and First Trimester Symptoms: Food as medicine with Nourished Beginnings.
- Check out this video on How Long to Wait Between Pregnancies to Keep You and Baby Safe. We also recommend this book from Mama Psychologists on Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #Momlife, and Finding Strength Amid the Chaos.
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!
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!
The 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 feel right for you, even when sometimes things don’t go according to plan. This is also why we’ve assembled this free hand out about the Risks and Benefits of Epidurals and How to Support your Partner in Labour, as well as these other great associated episodes on Hypnobirthing and Waterbirths!
And if you would like a more in-depth understanding of your options, a reminder that there is a module on Pain Management in Labour in our Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass which includes a video from Stephanie Curran on Acupressure in Pregnancy and Labour!
Many 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 doulas, what they can do for you, when to contact one, and much more!
NOTE: Apologies for the bad quality sound for about 20 seconds, from min 1:41 to 2:00! It clears up for the rest of the episode.
Reach out to Brittany Porter at her website or Birth and Beyond to learn more about her services, as well as the many collectives she is a part of such as The Nesting Doula Collective which offers doula services to Black, Indigenous and People of Color through a pay-it-forward model and community support, as well as The Doulas Aboriginal Family Grant Program.
Or find a postpartum doula through DoulaMatch or Doulas International!
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!
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!
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About 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 they share with us the top reasons Cesarean Sections are performed, both elective and planned. For additional info, check out our episode on What is Placenta Previa?
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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!
- Cesarean Birth: 10 Things Your Doctor Wants you to Know
- C-section Shelf: Causes, and what to do about it
- Safety First: 3 Cesarean Scar Massage Principles
- Follow Janette Yee on Instagram and TikTok: @askjanette
- Check out Janette’s many affordable course offerings below!
- Proactivemoms Method: Diastasis Recovery Program
- Proactivemoms Method: Alignment, Breathing, Core Control (ABC's) Program
- Cesarean Birth Prep Workshop
- Cesarean Recovery Foundations Program
- Cesarean Recovery for Athletes Program
Today 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 births, water birth, and to sign up for our FREE Birth Preferences mini-course, follow the links below!
- Water Birth and Immersion during Labour
- Homebirth!! Who, Where and How!
- Sign up for our FREE Birth Preferences Mini-Course
If 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. However, once they are developmentally ready to start solids, there are certain ways food can be fortified to aid in caloric intake and growth! Jessica Penner, Registered Dietician and co-founder of Happy Health Eaters, shares with us her top 5 tips for starting solids with smaller babies!
If you’d like to learn more about starting solids confidently with your baby, consider taking the Start Solids Confidently course from Happy Healthy Eaters: An online course & recipe books for raising a happy healthy eater! Use the code SFH15 for 15% off! And give them a follow on Instagram @HappyHealthyEaters!
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Today 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 interest in mental health and founder of Making Mama Well, discuss shower traditions past and present, share their own personal experiences, and truly hope this episodes help guide anyone listening, whether birthing or not, in creating a joyous and fruitful celebration of this momentous occasion!
For more info on Dr. Pip Houghton, check out her website at www.makingmamawell.ca and give her a follow on Instagram @MakingMamaWell or on Facebook @MakingMamaWell.
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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.
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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!
- 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 skills for your whole family. Know what to do if a baby, child or adult goes unresponsive, stops breathing (CPR) or begins to choke. Get 20% off any of their online courses with the code SHEFOUNDHEALTH.
- Woolino Merino Wool Sleep Sack: You guys know how much we love safety - and efficiency! Well this amazing sleep sack has it all! Merino wool has the ability to regulate baby's temperature whether it is warm or cold out which means you only need one sleep sack all year round!
- Black Out Blinds: Anyone who has taken our Newborn 101 Sleep Course, will know that setting up your baby's sleep environment is key to their long term sleep success, and yours - part of that is having a dark room! These portable black out curtains are a great option!
- Sudocrem: This zinc oxide diaper rash cream for baby soothes, heals, and protects!
- Start Solids Confidently from Happy Healthy Eaters: An online course & recipe books for raising a happy healthy eater! Get 15% off using the code SFH15
Today, 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. Mom, an evidence driven product line of books, clothes, and skincare products for children.
Today’s episode is a full run-down on the magical properties of Beta-Glucan, a groundbreaking new skincare ingredient for the relief of dry, itchy, skin and eczema. Dr. Liu’s A - B - C - D approach to avoiding diaper rash, and her top recommendations for newborn skincare!
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!
Here 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 and be ready for when the baby comes. Get 25% off the course with discount code CHRISTMAS!
From the Inside Out: Postpartum Recovery from Mommy Berries Physio. Information that all women post vaginal and c-section birth should be given for a successful postpartum recovery. Get 15% off using the code shefoundmotherhood.
Taking care of your relationship with your partner is crucial. We recommend the book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky, a “a hands-on, real talk guide for navigating the hot-button issues that so many families struggle with”. Click here for the audiobook version with a free trial on Audible using this link!
Knix was launched with the goal of transforming an underwear market that had too much frill and not enough function. Their products, from the most comfortable wireless bras to super absorbent underwear, are designed to make you feel more comfortable in your own skin. Here are some of our favourite styles!
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Cozzzy Lounge Cardigan
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Cozzzy Track Pant
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Waffle Robe
- Good to Go Short Sleeve Romper
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre
- Antenatal Results and Choices: Helping parents and professionals through antenatal screening
They 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 forget to follow Jane Stoller on Instagram @organizedjane, and consider apps like Gemini Photos: Gallery Cleaner to help with digital clutter, and The Cube Timer to keep cleaning and decluttering time on track!
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!
If 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 extra knowledge!
- Morning Sickness: The low down on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
- Constipation & hemorrhoids in pregnancy | How to Treat Naturally at Home
Download our Free Guide on Perineal Massage!
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!
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Today’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 less alone, or reach out for help.
If you’d like to check-out Deb’s business Sass & Smalls, a podcast and parenting & childhood oriented lifestyle brand, click the links below!
Instagram: @SassAndSmalls
Podcast: on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music and more @sassandsmalltalk
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The 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?
Join us on today’s episode as Dr. Sarah chats with certified nurse midwife Sarah Stetina, and Director of Midwifery at the Burr Ridge Birth Center in Burr Ridge, Illinois. They discuss the different practices that have led to the emergence of Birth Centers and philosophies around providing the best maternity care, for patients such as yourself!
To see an example of a Birth Center, check out the Burr Ridge Birth Center in Illinois or give them a follow on Instagram @brbirthcenter or on Facebook: Burr Ridge Birth Center.
Today’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 for our valued listeners.
- Listen to Mel’s Podcast: The Pelvic Floor Project
- Check-out Mel’s Course: From the Inside Out: Postpartum Recovery
- Get 15% off using the code: shefoundmotherhood
- Follow Mel’s IG: MommyBerriesHealth
- MommyBerries.com
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Pregnancy 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 related episodes for a deeper dive:
- Hypertenisve Disorders of Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
- GDM Tips and Tricks from a Dietician | Be sure to also check out Your Nourished Pregnancy Bootcamp from Nourished Beginnings and use the code SFH20 to get 20% off!
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk. Get the hard copy or check out the ebook on audible!
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This 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!
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This 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!
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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!
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Laura 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.
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The poem referenced by Laura and Dr. Sarah is On Air by matrescentmuse.
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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!
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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.
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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.
www.kellycaspersonmd.com
- Rekindling Desire by Barry & Emily McCarthy
- Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy Kleinplatz
- Better Sex through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto
By now you’re probably familiar with Dr. Ginevra Mills. She's an obstetrician gynecologist with a specialty in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, a special interest in PCOS and lifelong health, and she's got three young kiddos of her own! We’ve been talking to her about fertility: how it changes with age, causes of infertility, and today we discuss what the next steps look like if you’ve been referred to a fertility specialist.
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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! * Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols: https://www.bfmed.org/protocols * JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery: What Is a Tongue Tie? * IG: Dr. Elise Graham @elisegmd
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!
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What you need to know about PCOS and fertility!
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https://www.olivefertility.com/locations/victoria
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.
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Fertility is a fascinating topic that touches almost everyone’s lives in one way or another. It is an evolving field of study that can be clouded with misinformation, lack of education, and new findings that have altered some of our fundamental understanding of the science behind it. This is why we have brought in Dr. Ginevra Mills, an obstetrician gynecologist with a specialty in reproductive endocrinology and infertility with three kiddos of her own, to help us wade through some of this information starting with: Fertility as we Age!
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!
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https://www.olivefertility.com/locations/victoria
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
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Pelvic Health in Pregnancy and Preparing your Pelvic Floor for Childbirth
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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!
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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:
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In the third and final part of our three part series on pregnancy care, 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 exam. In today’s post, we’ll do an overview of what you can expect at your first physical, but subscribers to our Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series get a much more in-depth look at what conditions we look for and tests we do, and what certain prognoses can mean for you. 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!
Check-out these other informative She Found Motherhood Podcast Episodes!
- Understanding your Blood Type in Pregnancy
- Anemia and Low Iron in Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Group B Strep in Pregnancy
This is Part II of our three part mini-series on Pregnancy Care! On today’s episode, Drs. Alicia and Sarah share with us what you can expect at your first prenatal visit. Generally speaking, maternity care providers would like to see you between your sixth and ninth week of pregnancy for your first visit. If you're experiencing significant nausea or other concerning symptoms, don’t hesitate to reach-out to your provider sooner and they will try to address your concerns and manage symptoms! Tune in to today’s episode where Drs. Sarah and Alicia outline what you can expect at your first visit! Preparing for Pregnancy Guide: We've put together a clear, easy to read guide that helps you optimize your physical and mental health as you begin your journey through motherhood.
Free First Prenatal Visit Questionnaire:
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This is Part I of our three part mini-series on Pregnancy Care! 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!
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Today’s birth story is a little different. We are lucky to have Katie share with us her experience with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, the deep dark moments it brought her to, and how she got through to the other side. We are so grateful to her for sharing her story and reminding us that you are not alone in this tricky postpartum journey - if you are struggling please reach out for help. Katie’s bracelet project:
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Pregnancy may feel like a long nine months at times. But sometimes the arrival of baby and consequent planning and preparation can catch you by surprise! One such surprise can be feeling unprepared to go on maternity leave. It can be a big pause in a person’s career at a pivotal time, and transitioning into and out of it can be a tricker maneuver than it seems. This is precisely why today’s guest, Sonja Baikogli Foley, co-founded Maturn, Canada’s first comprehensive program supporting self-identifying women throughout their entire maternity leave. Sonja co-founded Maturn out of a desire to support women and turn maternity leave into an intentional year. Join her and Dr. Alicia as they discuss how to prepare for maternity leave! Get your FREE Maternity Leave Transition Plan Today!
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Let’s talk about herpes! Between 60%-80% of the population has been exposed to the herpes virus. The nature of herpes is very pervasive and nothing to be ashamed of - if someone has been exposed to and carries the virus, they can transmit it even if they have never had an outbreak or symptoms themselves. But if you do get your first ever herpes infections during pregnancy please tell your care provider as your pregnancy will be monitored differently. Join Drs. Sarah and Alicia as they discuss diagnosis, common symptoms, prevention, treatment, and specifically how it can affect your pregnancy and/or newborn. 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!
With today’s episode, we’re excited to introduce a new project that we’ve been working on! Presenting you a sneak peek of our upcoming Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series, designed to support you week by week with informative episodes 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!
We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Things to do in Pregnancy that we hope will help you slow down a bit and take advantage of this amazing time. Follow the links for discounts and affiliate codes that help us fund this important work. Check out our list of Top 10 Things to do When you Find out you are Pregnant to start. Enjoy!
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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
Maintaining some movement and exercise during pregnancy can help decrease aches & pains, prepares you for the physical act of labour, and can aid in postpartum recovery. But what about more intense work-out regimens or strength training? Dr. Alicia chats with Rebecca Tranter, registered massage therapist, Level 1 certified CrossFit trainer, and expectant mama-to-be about her pregnancy journey in strength training as well as an unexpected diagnosis in her 1st trimester. If you have any questions for Rebecca, feel free to reach out at | IG: @rebeccatranter E-Mail: rebeccaltranter@gmail.com | Gyms Rebecca coaches at: CrossFit Zone & Forge Victoria
Other resources:
- Robyn Rayner, RMT and Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach: @taranis.mom.strong
- Brianna Battles: @pregnant.postpartum.athlete
- Mobility Movement: Great momma bear pregnancy series with a list of modifications for the gym.
In this challenging time, now more than ever, we need to work together to support our mental health. So this week we are trying something different - a guided breath and body meditation for pregnant or postpartum people. Mindfulness and meditation is powerful in supporting everyone's mental health, but also for preparing the body for pregnancy, labour, and birth. Whether you are a frequent practitioner or a meditation skeptic, we encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised at what you find.
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! IG: @cairnphysiotherapy
www.cairnphysiotherapy.ca
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Here is a little talked about fact: postpartum wrist pain is quite common! Officially named De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, this wrist pain occurs at the base of the thumb and is often aggravated postpartum by the frequent and possibly strenuous motions of lifting your newborn (while also supporting their head). Dr. Alicia talks with Krysta Norwick, registered physiotherapist and owner of Cairn Physiotherapy, about symptoms, who is at risk, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment!
IG: @cairnphysiotherapy
www.cairnphysiotherapy.ca
Watch Cairn Physiotherapy’s IG video about Wrist Pain Massage!
Today we are lucky to listen to Madelaine’s birth story! She shares with Dr. Alicia the births of her two little girls, the first by Cesarean section and the second with a successful and empowering vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Baby Louise even makes a few cameos during the episode. Let’s jump in!
As we have said many times in the past, education is a form of healthcare. When it comes to your pelvic health, the better understanding you have of the physiology of the area and changes in pregnancy and childbirth, the more empowered you will feel! So today we are chatting with Aliya Dhalla, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, about the basic structure of the pelvic floor, the changes undergone during pregnancy, and how and when a physiotherapist can be useful - even with remote consultations which empower you with the tools and knowledge to understand and heal your own body!
Aliya Dhalla
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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
www.elisabethmarnikphd.com
IG: @sciencewhizliz
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Today Dr. Alicia and Dr. Pip Houghton, founder of Making Mama Well, discuss a topic that is near and dear to their hearts - how to babyproof your relationship. The arrival of a newborn will undoubtedly create a new dynamic within your family unit, and while it brings great joy, we also run the risk of being blindsided by the challenges of this shift while also experiencing heightened stress due to increased responsibilities and lack of sleep. The best remedy is to have a discussion with your partner and lay out a plan before the arrival of baby - but it’s never too late! Listen to this podcast for four tips on how to go about it and what to address!
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
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The Well Postpartum Mama Guide
- Many new mamas find themselves overwhelmed with postpartum. This guide will take you through some of the less openly discussed aspects of postpartum and fill you with reassurance that you are not alone.
Newborn Sleep 101
- Newborns are sweet little packages who tend to not like their parents to sleep! But we can help them sleep better and as a result parents can sleep better as well!
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!
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!
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!
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! * @gestational.diabetes.nutrition * @gestationaldiabetes_dietitian * Your Nourished Pregnancy Course: * As a special offer to our listeners, use this link and code to receive 20%! Code: SFH20
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Hypertension is the fancy word for high blood pressure, a common condition where the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is strong enough that it may cause health problems. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are health issues associated with high blood pressure in pregnancy, and they are the leading cause of maternal death due to long-term health complications, such as cardiovascular disease. They can also impact the health & safety of the developing fetus. Listen to today’s podcast to learn more about the main types of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, how they are diagnosed, treated, and how they might be prevented! Are you ready to optimize your preconception health?
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There is a lot doctors and scientists still don’t fully understand about what includes labour, both pre and at term. But we do know that there are treatments that can reduce your chance of having a preterm birth, especially if you have had one in the past.
Preterm birth can be especially traumatic for those living in remote communities which is why in our guests on today’s podcast, Drs. Kirsten Duckitt and Jennifer Kask, developed a prevention of preterm birth pathway in Northern Vancouver Island that is spreading to other remote communities. They share with us a moving story of a pregnant individual from a remote community who had her baby in their hospital, and break down the definitions and rates of preterm birth, risks to mama and baby, and how they can be decreased.
Listen to our podcast on Being a NICU parent!
As a thank you for listening, download our Free Birth Plan designed to work through with your partner and provider, and leave you feeling less anxious and more prepared for the big day!
As we all continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, today’s podcast is a recap of Dr. Sarah’s IGTV live discussion around the pandemic & vaccines in newborns and young kids with Dr. Rebekah Diamond, M.D. and founder of Parent like a Pediatrician! They discuss the COVID-19 vaccine in kids and newborns, how to manage visitors, and how to ask about vaccine status, among other things.
www.parentlikeapediatrician.com
IG: @parentlikeapediatrician
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.
- Teela Tomassetti
- IG: @theteaonbirthtrauma
Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience:
Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass
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!
- www.safeseatsottawa.com
- FB: fb.com/SafeSeatsOttawa
- IG: @safeseatsottawa
Learn about tips & tricks for newborn sleep with She Found Health’s Newborn Sleep 101 Course!
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:
- IG: @happyhealtheaters
- TikTok: @happyhealthyeaters
- Free download: 5 Feeding Fears
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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!
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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!
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talkinsleep.com
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!
Pregnancy is undeniably a time of accelerated body change, and for women who have had a history of avoiding their body or engaging in other types of negative body image perpetuating behaviors, body avoidance becomes impossible to pursue. And while this can be a huge struggle, it can also be a wonderful opportunity to begin the healing work around your own relationship with food and your body image.
Join Dr. Sarah and Shannon Smith, Registered Nurse working in mental health for over 14 years specializing in eating disorders on today’s podcast, as they discuss the fundamentals of negative body image, steps & strategies toward gaining a healthier one, diet culture and intuitive eating.
For more great resources on Body Image, Diet Culture and Intuitive Eating, check out:
- Evelyn Tribole, author of Intuitive Eating Every Day-365 Practices & Inspirations
IG: evelyntribole
- Kristi Harrison, author of Anti-Diet
IG: chr1styharrison
- Shannon Smith, today’s guest
IG: talk.with.shan
Fertility. The fact of the matter is that humans are not that great at reproduction! Even in the best circumstances, a young healthy woman only has about a 15-20% chance of becoming pregnant within one ovulation cycle. All types of fertility require a certain amount of patience and effort - and the good news is that modern medicine has evolved to provide women with a variety of safe and successful options for preserving fertility!
On today’s podcast, we discuss the three main options for safeguarding fertility as well as their benefits and drawbacks:
- Egg freezing
- IUI with donor sperm
- IVF with donor sperm to create embryos that can be transferred at anytime in the future
Joining us is Dr. Meivys Garcia, FRCSC Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility Specialist and medical director and co-owner of the Markham Fertility Center in London, Ontario, Canada. She’s had a passion for fertility from a young age as well as her own experience with infertility treatments, and loves the deeply personal and emotional journey of helping women achieve their dreams and goals of pregnancy!
Blog Post: Single Woman Fertility Preservation
IG: dr.meivys.garcia
www.drmeivysgarcia.com
Physical activity is recommended for pregnant people just as it is for everyone, and evidence suggests that it can help in labour. It can reduce the length of labour and also prepare your body for the physical demands of giving birth. After birth - start with the basics, rehabilitating your muscles and body, and adding one thing at a time as you regain your strength. Tune in to learn more from Robyn Rayner, our guest on today’s podcast, Registered Massage Therapist, Crossfit Level 2 coach, and Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism coach. Robin offers both in-person and virtual pregnancy and postpartum exercise programs, and she has offered our listeners 25% off! Simply send her a message on Instagram and say you heard about the offer on the She Found Motherhood Podcast!
www.robynrayner.ca
IG: @taranis.mom.strong
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but we feel it takes a village to raise a mother. The Nesting Community is a space where you can ask questions, share struggles openly and lean on the wisdom of other mothers.
To learn more or join the community, visit:
www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-nesting-community
Babywearing is the practice of wearing or carrying a baby in a ring sling, wrap or other type of carrier around the newborn ages. On today’s podcast, we discuss the many benefits of babywearing, how to correctly position your baby when doing so, and the different types of carriers available and their respective characteristics! Joining us are Megan Tennant & Sam Bright, Physiotherapists & Clinic Owners at Island Kids Physio.
We also share many great resources on babywearing best practices and where you can begin looking for a professionally recommended carrier that’s right for you and your baby:
T.I.C.K.S. Rules for Safe Babywearing
Hip Healthy Carriers from The International Hip Dysplasia Institute
www.kidsphysio.ca
IG: @islandkidsphysio
There are so many reasons why somebody might not be breastfeeding. Everything from traumatic birth, structural issues with the baby and their ability to latch, history of trauma or abuse, or the parent’s neurodiversity may make the sensory input of breastfeeding intolerable. But regardless of the reason, we should never question people’s decisions surrounding this important and personal parenting choice!
Mallory Whitmore is a Certified Infant Feeding Technician, advocate for informed, supported infant feeding choices for everybody and formula feeding mother of two. She began her formula feeding journey when she, like so many of you listeners out there, was feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, disappointed, and full of guilt and stress about formula feeding.
Today, she shares with us some of the main reasons people are unable to breastfeed, her recommendations when it comes to choosing which formula is right for you, and some great tips around bottle feeding techniques that can make a huge difference in symptoms that you might see in your baby!
Check out The Formula Mom’s FREE Formula Guide
IG: @theformulamom
www.theformulamom.com
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
- https://safebeginnings.ca/
- IG: @safebeginnings
- Promo code20% off online courses: shefoundhealth
Safer Sleep for My Baby: Helping Parents and Caregivers Create a Safe Sleep Plan
Safer Infant Sleep: A practice support tool for healthcare professionals
This week we are excited to share Lanie’s birth story about how she brought her (now 5 month old) baby Brinley into the world! Despite being a labour and delivery postpartum and pediatric nurse and advising hundreds of pregnant people, Lanie speaks of being taken by surprise by many aspects of her pregnancy and postpartum journey!
While learning about pregnancy and postpartum doesn’t quite measure up to going through it in person, Lanie stresses the importance of prenatal education, especially for the postpartum experience, to enter the journey with as much preparedness (and least amount of anxiety) as possible.
Tune in to hear more about how successful Lanie was in manifesting the birth experience she wanted for herself, her greatest tips and advice ...and even a small cameo from baby Brinley!
To learn more about The Nesting Community, visit:
www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-nesting-community
Enjoy!
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:
www.shefoundhealth.com/pfp
For the She Found Health Pregnancy to Parenthood Masterclass:
www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
Thanks for listening!
On today's episode Dr. Sarah chats with Natasha Mills from @mommamillsblog shares her journey through her first pregnancy and birth, and then her unexpected twin pregnancy and her journey through pregnancy, birth and postpartum as a mama of three littles!
Are you pregnant and preparing for birth? Check out our FREE birth plan course here or visit www.shefoundhealth.ca/birthplancourse
Interested in learning more about our postpartum membership The Nesting Community? Head to www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-nesting-community or click here to learn more!
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.
Happy listening!
Dr. Ellen Forbes, urologist, joins us to discuss the evidence around male newborn circumcision. She discusses the reasons parents choose to circumcise, what are the risks and benefits of circumcision and how is the procedure done. For more information check out this great resource.
https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/circumcision
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Placenta Previa is a relatively common condition that affects approximately 2/100 pregnant people - including our very own Dr. Alicia who experienced it in both of her pregnancies!
Things that may cause Placenta Previa in pregnant people include:
- Advanced maternal age over 35
- Infertility treatments
- Multiparady: Multiple Pregnancies
- Multiple Gestation: Multiple Placentas
- Short time between pregnancies ...and more!
While often a painless experience, placenta previa can pose risk to both the pregnant person and baby, and complications can call for the need of a caesarian section. Tune it to today’s podcast to learn more about who it may affect, how it may affect you, and what treatments are available should you experience it.
www.shefoundhealth.ca
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!
www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
Dr. Sarah talks with pelvic physiotherapist Lauren from Core Connections Physio about all things pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PRPGP)!
Want to know what pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain is? What can contribute to it? How a pelvic physiotherapist can help? What you can do at home to improve your PRPGP?
Then this is the podcast for you!
www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
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!
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store
Dr. Pip from @making mama well discusses what to expect in your relationship when you bring a baby home! How can you prepare and support each other through this time!
@makingmamawell
Join our new Preparing for Postpartum Community - The Nesting Community! 15% off if you sign up before June 14, 2021.
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-nesting-community
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!
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
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.
Dr. Rebekah from @Parent like a padiatrician, joins us to discuss the top 5 questions she gets from parents around vaccine safety in their children. How do I know vaccines are safe? What about all the chemicals in vaccines? Isn't natural immunity better? Can I space out the vaccines?
Check out her favourite information site for parents:
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center
For more great information you can find Dr. Rebekah at
https://www.parentlikeapediatrician.com
@parentlikeapediatrician in Instagram
On today's episode Dr. Sarah talks with Melissa perinatal physiotherapist and Mom about how to care for your pelvic floor and optimize your postpartum recovery.
Melissa has created several incredible and comprehensive online courses that you can find more information about on her website www.mommyberries.com.
And don't forget to use our discount code: shefoundhealth to get 10% off of any of her incredible courses!
https://mommyberries.com/
Dr. Sarah talks candidly with April Boyd, psychotherapist, and coach, and founder of the Love Loss Project about the complexities of navigating friendships after pregnancy and infant loss.
For more information about pregnancy loss and miscarriage, we invite you to listen to our podcast about Miscarriage and Natural Pregnancy Loss.
Read for some realness?
I chat with lovely Cait (@caitoaks on Instagram) about her two pregnancy and birth stories. I gotta tell you guys, Cait is so real and open about her experiences this is worth a listen! From planned hospital birth with epidural to planned (but fast!) home birth, Cait spares no details and normalizes all the beauty of childbirth and motherhood.
Interested in our online prenatal course? Check it out here!
Wondering about our birth plan course! Learn more here!
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
Heidi, a registered midwife, and Dr. Alicia discuss all things Homebirth!! They discuss the safety, what pregnant people qualify, and who may not for a home birth. Heidi also describes what preparations need to be done in order to make a safe environment!
don't forget you still need a birth plan if you are having a home birth! Check out our Free Birth Plan Download!
www.shefoundhealth.ca
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!
www.shefoundhealth.ca
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/twins
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
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!
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
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
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
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Dr. Sarah chats with Stefanie Miska, acupuncturist and herbalist, about alternative and complementary ways to support sleep in pregnancy!
https://focushealthclinic.com/
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store
http://www.helgabeeryoga.com/
Awakening Fertility Real food for pregnancy Real food for gestational diabetes The first forty days The fourth Trimester
In this podcast we discuss fertility! How does age affect fertility? What does ovarian reserve mean? Does being overweight or underweight affect my ability to get pregnant? What about substances when trying to conceive? We also discuss common medical conditions and their effect on fertility including Polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid abnormalities and fibroids.
Check out our free preparing for pregnancy download!
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
BC Women's Hospital Guide to Water Birth
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.
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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
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.com/groups/488189749250040
www.bemindbodytherapy.com
EMDR Therapy Resources:
https://www.emdria.org https://www.emdr.com
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
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.
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
https://www.happypharmlife.com/
COVID 19 Vaccine in Pregnancy and Lactation Registry
Gestational Diabetes is defined as Diabetes occurring during pregnancy, that was not present prior to becoming pregnant. In our most recent podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes tips and gestational diabetes diet. We also review what are the risk factors for gestational diabetes and how your baby can be affected by gestational diabetes.
If you want to create a birth plan get our free download here!
PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome has many symptoms associated with it. Some of the most common are irregular periods from lack of ovulation which can result in PCOS infertility. Another common symptom Is PCOS acne, due to the increased levels of male hormones.
We come to a PCOS diagnosis by looking at common signs and symptoms that occur together.
We know that the most important PCOS treatment is weight loss to help rebalance the hormones and start you ovulating again.
We also know that there are long term diseases that can come along with PCOS such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and mood disorders.
Join us in our podcast to discuss all of these topics and delve into how PCOS can affect fertility and what are the top treatments for PCOS fertility you can do at home.
Preparing for pregnancy Free Download: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp
Nourished Pregnancy Course: SFH20 for 20% off
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.
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Preparing your perineum - https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/perineal-massage
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!
www.shefoundhealth.ca
https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
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/
She Found Health online prenatal Course
Prepare to Push Course
Preparing your Perineum - free download
Dr. Jasmina and Dr. Alicia both delivered their babies at term and their newborn babies both ended up spending days to weeks in the NICU! They discuss their top 10 tips on how to make this an easier time. They discuss breastfeeding, stress, relationships and how to communicate with care providers.
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Top 5 Tips for Newborn Sleep
www.firstdroplets.com
Noelle, a registered dietitian from Nourished Beginnings, joins us to discuss how we can use food to manage common symptoms in the first trimester of pregnancy. We review dietary and lifestyle solutions for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, constipation and heartburn.
Nourished Beginnings: https://www.nourishedbeginnings.ca/
Course: www.shefoundhealth.ca/resources
Discount Code SFH20
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!
http://www.islandkids.ca
Instagram: @islandkidsphysio
Tummy Time Blog: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/tummy-time
Drs. Sarah and Alicia review a Trial of Labour after Cesarean Section (TOLAC) and how to decide about whether to try for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section (VBAC). They discuss the reasons women want to try for a VBAC, who would have a better chance of having a successful vaginal delivery, and what are the risks of trying for a VBAC both on mom and the risks to the baby of trying for a vaginal delivery.
Birth Plan - www.shefoundhealth.ca
BC Women’s Hospital VBAC info - www.powertopush.ca
Drs. Sarah and Alicia discuss the 5 things you need to know about your newborn. They discuss newborn sleep, jaundice and how to treat jaundice, infant weight loss and how to make sure your baby is eating enough. They also discuss the transition baby’s make from childbirth through the first 10 minutes.
Post partum must haves: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/postpartum-checklist
Top 5 Tips for Newborn Sleep: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/top-5-newborn-sleep-tips
Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
Newborn Sleep 101 Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/sales-page-7911ea34-c2c6-48cf-b304-bf4e7234c67f
Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer your top 7 questions for the postpartum period. From taking your iron pills, to sex postpartum. They discuss pelvic physio, exercise post delivery, birth control options and the safety of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding.
Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
Fertility awareness Video: https://youtu.be/jjxvO28oM-Y
Pelvic Physio Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelvic-health-top-5-pelvic-physiotherapy-tips-for-healthy/id1511210040
Robyn, The Breastfeeding Dietitian, discusses her two natural births. She also tells us about the struggles of getting pregnant with her first, and the surprise of how easily she did with her second! She talks about how a tongue tie made breastfeeding a challenge with her first and how learning from her postpartum experience she was better able to prepare for the fourth trimester the second time around.
https://breastfeedingdietitian.com/
Instagram: @breastfeeding.dietitian
http://www.facebook.com/breastfeeding.dietitian
The Pregnancy Posse: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/offers/A4e6owi2/checkout
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.
www.sbswellness.com
@sbswellness
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Pregnancy Posse
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!
www.nourishedbeginnings.ca
Free Download - Nourished Mom Nourished Baby
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Free Download: Preparing for Pregnancy
Free Download: Newly Pregnant Checklist
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
Preparing for Postpartum Podcast:
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.
https://nayacare.org
Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store
Renee from The Mom Room talks about her birth story with her son. How she prepared for birth, induction of labour, and how she managed postpartum. She also discusses how her professional focus changed and how she uses social media to support other moms!
https://reneereina.com/tag/mom/
@The.Mom.Room
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Online Prenatal Course: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/masterclass
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.
www.shefoundhealth.ca
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
Did you know that almost 50% of pregnancies are unplanned? Today’s episode covers what you can do to prepare for pregnancy by offering you our top 10 tips for optimizing your pre-conception health.
www.shefoundhealth.ca
Preparing for Pregnancy Guide: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp
Pregnets: https://www.nicotinedependenceclinic.com/en/pregnets
HPV Info: https://www.hpvinfo.ca
Supplements in Pregnancy: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/blog/supplements-in-pregnancy
Guided Meditations: https://insomnia-help.net/cbt-for-insomnia/
Dr. 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-island.fetchbc.ca/ Coping With Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth
http://www.bcmhsus.ca/Documents/coping-with-anxiety-during-pregnancy-and-following-the-birth.pdf Dr Alexandra Sacks TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOsX_HnJtHU&fbclid=IwAR3-FFPFqzrmk1yl_Ea9fZYK8t80bFxoZrCy0YZyclomYdzO3jyvsZRQuTA Books: What No One Tells You - Dr. Alexandra Sacks The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook Post Partum Support International Virtual Support Meetings Pacific Post Partum Support Society http://postpartum.org/
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
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
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! https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/offers/zX6MWFWo
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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.
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Dr. 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!
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Drs. 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.
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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!
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Pelvic 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!
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Drs. 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.
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Drs. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Constipation 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.
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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!
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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!
Stephanie Curran joins Dr. Alicia to discuss the role of acupressure in preparing for labour and managing pain in labour.
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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.
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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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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!
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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.
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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Dr. Alicia speaks with anesthesiologist Dr. Megan about pain management options in labour, from warm showers to epidurals and everything in between!
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Drs. 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!
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