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 havin...
Jul 28, 2021•37 min•Ep. 74
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/...
Jul 21, 2021•31 min•Ep. 73
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 ...
Jul 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 72
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...
Jul 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 71
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 pregna...
Jun 30, 2021•12 min•Ep. 70
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
Jun 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 69
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
Jun 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 68
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
Jun 16, 2021•17 min•Ep. 67
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
Jun 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 66
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 !...
Jun 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 65
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
May 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 64
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. ...
May 26, 2021•51 min•Ep. 63
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 @pa...
May 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 62
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/...
May 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 61
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.
May 05, 2021•30 min•Ep. 60
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 !...
May 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 59
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,...
Apr 28, 2021•30 min•Ep. 58
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
Apr 21, 2021•57 min•Ep. 57
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
Apr 14, 2021•19 min•Ep. 56
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...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 55
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
Apr 04, 2021•55 min•Ep. 54
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
Mar 31, 2021•49 min•Ep. 53
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...
Mar 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 52
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...
Mar 24, 2021•30 min•Ep. 51
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!
Mar 17, 2021•26 min•Ep. 50
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...
Mar 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 49
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. www.shefoundhealth.ca...
Mar 03, 2021•16 min•Ep. 48
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-prohibit...
Feb 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 47
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.bemindbodythe...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min•Ep. 46
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: http...
Feb 13, 2021•41 min•Ep. 45
