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She Found Motherhood Podcast

She Found Motherhoodwww.shefoundhealth.ca
Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer common questions such as: I'm pregnant what do I do? are my symptoms in first trimester normal? What to expect for labour and delivery? How will I know about breastfeeding? How do I care for my newborn? She Found Motherhood aims to help take the anxiety out of pregnancy and the journey through childbirth to parenthood. We discuss the fourth trimester and how to care for your newborn. We discuss mental health in pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to navigate changing relationships. We discuss newborn sleep, starting solids and even our tips and tricks for all topics given we have had 5 kiddos between the two of us. Are you looking for evidence based, high quality information to help you make decisions through your prengnacy, labour & delivery and postpartum journey? If so you have come to the right spot! Make sure to subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on any episodes! We also do birth stories! Because we truly believe you learn from those who go before you. Check out our birth stories from The.mom.room and The Breastfeeding dietitian and more! You can find us on instagram @She.found.motherhood and join our facebook group she.found.motherhood. Check out our online prenatal course and our Newborn Sleep 101 course at https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store
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Episodes

Top 10 early pregnancy questions

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. Free preparing for pregnancy download: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp Morning Sickness |Tips to improve: https://youtu.be/KxG46elLFJ4 Constipation and Hemorrhoids in pregnancy: https://youtu.be/LZJkQLziXg4 Miscarriage: https://shefoundhealthmotherh...

Sep 02, 202022 minEp. 14

Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression

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. Mental Health Resource list: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/mh-resource www.shefoundhealth.ca Bright light 10,000 lux: https://amzn.to/3fIlix7...

Aug 12, 202035 minEp. 13

The sad truth about miscarriage

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. Preparing for pregnancy guide: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/pfp Youtube video: https://youtu.be/7yl4AiWm1bc

Aug 05, 202011 minEp. 12

Nutrition in Pregnancy

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. https://kristenyarker.com www.shefoundhealth.ca Join our Pregnancy Posse at www.shefoundhealth.ca...

Jul 29, 202034 minEp. 11

Constipation & hemorrhoids in pregnancy | how to treat naturally at home

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. www.shefoundhealth.ca

Jul 22, 202022 minEp. 10

Pelvic Health: Top 5 Pelvic Physiotherapy tips for a healthy pregnancy

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! www.shefoundhealth.ca Preparing your perineum Packing your hospital bag free list! If you’re pregnant or newly parenting and finding your usual supports are lacking during these unprecedented times, then you may be interested in our membership group, the Pregnancy Poss...

Jul 15, 202031 minEp. 9

Acupressure for Labour

Stephanie Curran joins Dr. Alicia to discuss the role of acupressure in preparing for labour and managing pain in labour. www.elementscentre.ca www.shefoundhealth.ca Packing your hospital bag: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/the-essential-packing-list

Jul 08, 202029 minEp. 8

Heartburn in pregnancy

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. Best Birth Guide: https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/best-birth-guide www.shefoundhealth.ca

Jul 01, 20208 minEp. 7

Male Infertility

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 i...

Jun 17, 202024 minEp. 6

Preparing for Postpartum nutrition

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! Check Kristen out at: www.kristenyarker.com youtube: @vitknutrition Instagram: @kristenyarker She Found Health Website: www.shefoundhealth.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/She.Found.Health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.found.motherhood/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/shefoundheal...

Jun 10, 202021 minEp. 5

Covid-19 in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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.

May 27, 202011 minEp. 4

Thyroid in pregnancy: hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and what we can do about it.

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. https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/preparing-for-pregnancy-guide Say hi on social: Website: www.shefoundhealth.ca Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/She.Found.Health/ Facebook...

May 20, 202013 minEp. 3

How to manage pain in childbirth

Dr. Alicia speaks with anesthesiologist Dr. Megan about pain management options in labour, from warm showers to epidurals and everything in between! Get your free birth plan template here !

May 12, 202014 minEp. 2

Morning Sickness: The low down on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

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! www.shefoundhealth.ca/preparingforpregnancy Sea Bands https://am...

May 01, 202021 minEp. 1
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