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This podcast is about the journey it takes to become a midwife. Listen each week as midwives tell the story of their very own Journey to Midwifery. Contact me at [email protected] ~~Instagram and Facebook at Journey to Midwifery Podcast or @JourneytoMidwiferyPodcast
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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula
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My name is Sarah Trott. I'm a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I've benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about t ...
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Welcome to the Things They Don’t Tell Her podcast where your host, Caitlin Pender, takes you on a journey back to sex ed to teach you everything you don’t get taught about periods, pregnancy and postpartum. Being a registered Physiotherapist, with specialised training in pelvic floor Physiotherapy and a qualified Yoga, Pilates & Barre instructor, Caitlin has an abundance of tools for you to improve your physical and mental health throughout your pregnancy (and beyond). The goal of this podca ...
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Prepare your Vagina for Birth with Britt Fohrman, Birth Educator & Doula
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In this empowering episode, we invite you to get up close and personal with the part of your body that’s about to do something extraordinary—birth your baby. Many parents enter labor feeling disconnected from their vaginas and pelvises, but our guest Britt Fohrman offers a different path—one grounded in awareness, preparation, and trust. Drawing fr…
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What The Research Says About Vitamin D & Your Baby's Health with Celeste Beck from Heluna Health
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Dual-PhD researcher Celeste Beck is a leading maternal health researcher at Heluna Health who just published a groundbreaking study on vitamin D and pregnancy. It turns out something as simple as your vitamin D levels could have a major impact on your pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and your baby’s health. With over 15 years in public health and a …
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The Top 5 Questions Parents Ask in New Parent Groups with Mikka Bonel, Postpartum Ayurvedic Doula
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Mikka Bonel is a doula and a long-time facilitator of New Parent Circles. In these groups, parents gather in a safe and supportive, facilitated group. All parents of new babies are welcome to share and connect around the transition to their new role as a parent, changing family relationships, and the vast spectrum of emotions that arise in new pare…
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Geneva shares her journey to midwifery that was inspired by her own childbirth experience. She shares her stories of juggling motherhood, getting her midwifery education and LIFE! She has a book and a course linked below... www.genevamontano.com @genevamontanomidwife IG https://a.co/d/fb1mOoY
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Micro Destressing For Busy Parents with Sarah Ezrin, Author of The Yoga of Parenting
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Ezrin, award-winning author, world-renowned yoga educator, and maternal mental health advocate, to talk about micro destressing techniques for busy parents. Sarah shares simple, effective ways to regulate your nervous system, restore your energy, and find calm in the chaos of daily life. The best part is that it…
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Dr. Lonnie Morris, ND, CNM, is a midwifery trailblazer who has dedicated her career to advocating for women, advancing maternal health, and empowering families. She attended 7,000 births across her 45 year career. Join us as we dive into her inspiring path, the lessons she’s learned, and the wisdom she has to share with midwives everywhere. Connect…
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Generational Parenting, featuring Postpartum Support International Founder Jane Honikman
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Parenting isn’t just about raising children—it’s about the roles we all play in supporting the next generation. In this episode, PSI Founder Jane Honikman shares wisdom for parents, partners, and grandparents on the power of community, mental health, and the importance of not doing it alone. Please share with the dads, grandparents, other caregiver…
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How to Rewrite Your Birth Story and Find Joy After Trauma with Chanti Smith
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Birth is one of the most transformative experiences in a person’s life, but when things don’t go as planned - something traumatic or simply not what you thought would happen - the emotional impact can linger. Chanti Smith is a licensed professional midwife and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. In this episode she talks about healing from birth t…
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Get the Most From Your Night Doula and Get More Sleep With Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas
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I don't know about you, but one of my top goals as a parent of a newborn was getting more sleep. A night doula is a great addition to any postpartum dream team because they will help with achieving exactly that - more sleep. More sleep for you, your other family members in your household, your baby. It's perfectly normal for newborns to be awake mu…
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How to Maximize Maternity Leave & Paternity Benefits with MAMAttorney Daphne Delvaux
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Wondering how to make the most of your parental leave? In this episode, we talk with Mamattorney lawyer Daphne Delvaux about your rights, how to maximize your maternity, paternity, and parental leave benefits, and what every new parent should know. Daphne spells out how you can stitch together different types of leaves and benefits to make sure you…
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Baby Carrier Guide: Benefits, Safety & Tips with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, Trained Babywearing Expert
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Discover the benefits of babywearing in this episode with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, postpartum doula, and trained babywearing expert. Whitney shares tips on choosing and using baby carriers, safety essentials, and how babywearing supports bonding and development. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Whitney Dula themamasdula.com | Ins…
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Proper Sitz Bath Guide: Natural Healing & How to Be the Best Friend to a New Mom with Esther Gallagher
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Learn the benefits of a sitz bath DONE PROPERLY for postpartum healing, with step-by-step guidance on how to prepare one using natural, soothing ingredients. This DIY Sitz Bath Guide will teach you how to care for yourself or provide this care for others. Plus, this episode will equip you with additional tools to make a real difference in a new par…
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Sacred Postpartum Traditions: How to Heal, Thrive, and Honor Your Fourth Trimester with Pānquetzani
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Discover the wisdom of sacred postpartum traditions with Pānquetzani, a traditional healer and advocate for holistic maternal care. In this episode, we explore time-honored practices that support healing, thriving, and deep connection during the fourth trimester. Learn how to honor your postpartum journey with simple, yet powerful practices that su…
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Data-Driven Parenting With Dr Amanda P Williams
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This episode featuring Dr Amanda P Williams is dedicated to how data can be a tool for informed decision-making, creating positive outcomes for both parents and their children. With 35% of U.S. counties classified as Maternity Care Deserts—lacking essential maternal care resources—data and technology are critical in bridging gaps in access and info…
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Future-Ready: Boost Your Kid's Success With These Positive Mindset Practices
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In this episode, Jesse Bennett, an author and advocate for positive thinking among children, guides us on helping kids boost their success by developing a positive mindset through kindness, self-talk, and mindfulness practices. She emphasizes that kindness begins within oneself. By teaching children to love and believe in themselves and encouraging…
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Deborah Abner, CPM, LM - Utah, Aravah Midwifery
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Deborah is a midwife, mother of 6, and grandmother who describes herself as "a birth junkie from birth!" Her journey to midwifery started as a young child who was magnestized to helping mothers and babies, then was refined across decades of supporting friends and family through their own pregnancies, births, and postpartum events. She is passionate…
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Meet Your Parenting Copilot: HelloGaia Makes Raising Kids Easier
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In this episode, hosted by Didi D'Errico as a special edition, we focus on ACTIONABLE ways you can build more reliable, more accessible and more timely support as a new parent. We know there are enough barriers to support for new parents as it is, as highlighted by March of Dimes in their recent report on Maternity Care Deserts - THANK YOU for prov…
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The Top 10 Toddler Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks with Dr Angelique Millette
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In this episode, Sarah Trott talks with pediatric sleep consultant Dr. Angelique Millette to answer the top 10 TODDLER sleep questions every parent has. (Go to the BABY episode if you want help with baby sleep! Link below.) Dr. Millette shares her expertise on the challenges of toddler sleep, providing practical solutions for common issues like bed…
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Optimizing Your Mental Health with Dr Ida Eden, Reproductive Psychiatrist
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ida Eden, a reproductive psychiatrist and faculty member at Weill Cornell Medicine, to explore how you can optimize your emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply navigating the transition into parenthood, Dr. Eden …
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Baby Travel Tips - Stay Calm And Mother Up with Kacie McDonnell Hosmer & Gianna DeMedio Simon
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On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we're bringing you the ultimate travel guide for parents. Our special guests, Mother Up creators Kacie McDonnell Hosmer, former host of FOX Nation and Mansion Global, and Gianna DeMedio Simon, host of the podcast So Sorry for Your Loss, share their tried-and-true tips for traveling with little ones. …
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Morning Sickness Causes and Cures: Hyperemesis Genetic Link Discovered by USC Geneticist Dr Marlena Fejzo
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Rather amazingly, there hasn't been much research into the causes and potential cures for the nausea that around 70% of people experience during pregnancy. Until now. Thankfully, Dr Marlena Fejzo is dedicating her life's work to finding ways to alleviate the full spectrum of mild cases of "morning sickness" to severe nausea to, on the extreme end, …
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My Pregnancy Journey - Part Two with Amy Paulinich
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Welcome back to Things They Don’t Tell Her Podcast! In this episode, I continue sharing my personal pregnancy journey. I’m joined once again by the wonderful Amy Paulinich, midwife and founder of Natural Birth Co. Together, we dive into managing physical discomforts, preparing for birth, and building a strong support network during pregnancy. Throu…
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Budgeting for Baby: Three Essential Steps for A Successful Family Budget
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In this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast, we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP. This episode centers on how families can create a budget that sets the family up for financial success, including: what a budget is, how to create one, considerations before having a baby, what to budget for during pregnancy, postpartum …
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Annetra shares her journey to midwifery and choice to settle at the The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health in Pittsburgh, PA. She shared a great resource for midwife students of color to find a mentor. Here's the link for that. https://blackmidwivesalliance.org/
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Evidence Based Care for Improving Postpartum Recovery - Dr Rebecca Dekker
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Dr Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth provides clear, plain-language guidance on postpartum recovery, including the very immediate period after birth from delivering the placenta and then through the extended fourth trimester. Learn what the evidence points to so that you can make informed decisions and enhance your recovery period. Full show n…
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Breastfeeding Essentials Part 2: Manage Milk Supply, Proper Breast Pump Usage, Feeding On Demand
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In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGMENT guide. Just the facts and plain language explanations that help you on your journey. Part 2 covers a wide range of topics including: managing milk …
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Nalah Morrow, CNM is a new grad that traversed Minnesota, Arizona, and Nevada to get her midwifery training completed at Bethel University in Minnesota (all while commuting from her home in California). Nalah was set to become a veterinarian, but after a brief trip to labor and delivery to assist a friend in labor, felt the calling to become a nurs…
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Breastfeeding Essentials Part 1: No Judgment Guide - Say Goodbye To Breastfeeding Pain
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In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGMENT guide. Just the facts and plain language explanations that help you on your journey. The content of the guide includes answers to the top breastfee…
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