She Found Motherhood Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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!

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’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

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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: 

1. Advanced maternal age over 35
2. Infertility treatments
3. Multiparady: Multiple Pregnancies
4. Multiple Gestation: Multiple Placentas
5. 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.

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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