Beyond Beautiful Birth EcoParent Podcast Network

Beyond Beautiful Birth is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Ferritin+ by Flora Health: https://florahealth.com/products/ferritin. Ferritin+™ is a breakthrough plant-based Iron supplement with unparalleled bioavailability, clinically proven to increase ferritin iron levels without irritation or constipation. Visit www.florahealth.com and use code ECOPARENT15 to save 15% off Ferritin+™.

About the Episode
Join us as we talk to Molly about full spectrum midwifery care. We dig deep here, addressing the myriad of reproductive experiences including miscarriage and abortion. We discuss the benefits of keeping these experiences close to home if possible, the medical and procedural options available, the benefits of herbal medicine, how to find the help that you need and how to support a loved one who may be experiencing loss.

Guest Bio & Links
Molly Dutton-Kenny is a Registered Midwife in Ontario practicing in the GTA. She was trained as a midwife in the United States and West Africa, and now makes her home with her family in Canada. She has a particular passion for supporting midwifery and public education, and in supporting a broad spectrum of pregnancy outcomes, including pregnancy loss and abortion. She advocates for a shift in the way we approach pregnancy loss and abortion from the midwifery perspective and model of care, looking to support holistic experiences and robust wrap-around care.

http://www.mollyduttonkenny.com/
PILSC - https://pilsc.org/
Natural Liberty - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559a971ee4b02838d134f030/t/5fd2af9876399c18c889aa7e/1607643038169/%5BSage-Femme_Collective%5D_Natural_Liberty_Rediscove%28BookZZ.org%29+%281%29.pdf
Cervical Softeners - http://www.mollyduttonkenny.com/blog-mdk/natural-cervical-softeners

Host Bio & Links
Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at http://www.familynaturopathy.cahttp://www.instagram.com/mamadollhttp://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND

Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at http://www.instagram.com/tregaskiss1

About the EcoParent Podcast Network
The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and...

Beyond Beautiful Birth is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts
This episode was generously sponsored by Ferritin+ by Flora Health: https://florahealth.com/products/ferritin. Ferritin+™ is a breakthrough plant-based Iron supplement with unparalleled bioavailability, clinically proven to increase ferritin iron levels without irritation or constipation. Visit www.florahealth.com and use code ECOPARENT15 to save 15% off Ferritin+™.
About the Episode
Join us as we talk to Marisa about her co-authored book “Nine Golden Months” and just a handful of the ideas contained within it’s pages. We discuss the five “treasures” that can guide a person to an enlivened, empowered pregnancy and birth. We focus most of our time talking about the first treasure; “The Gift of Stillness”, including how to say “no”, how to find rest in your pregnancy and how to connect with your baby when they are wombside. We ask the question “what is self-trust and why is it so important to activate during pregnancy and throughout the motherhood journey?” We go a little deeper to examine the power of making and keeping small promises to yourself, the importance of prioritizing your own needs and cultivating and listening to your own intuition. This is a must listen for all new parents.
Guest Bio & Links
Marisa Belger is a life coach specializing in the motherhood journey as well as a women's group facilitator. She is co-author of a series of books for mothers including The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother, the bestselling guide to women-centric care in the early weeks of motherhood and Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-to-Be. Her happy place is helping women click into the wisdom of their inner knowing so they can make choices that support their evolution.
https://www.marisabelger.com

Host Bio & Links
Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at
http://www.familynaturopathy.ca
http://www.instagram.com/mamadoll
http://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND

Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at http://www.instagram.com/tregaskiss1

About the EcoParent Podcast Network
The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

Partnerships:
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Beyond Beautiful Birth is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Ferritin+ by Flora Health: https://florahealth.com/products/ferritin. Ferritin+™ is a breakthrough plant-based Iron supplement with unparalleled bioavailability, clinically proven to increase ferritin iron levels without irritation or constipation. Visit www.florahealth.com and use code ECOPARENT15 to save 15% off Ferritin+™.

About the Episode

Hear how Dr Melanie was impressively able to take a traumatic birth experience, where she felt as low as she ever has, and turn it into her life’s work - her mission to reclaim the postnatal experience and support other families in doing the same. We discuss how important early breastfeeding education is during the prenatal period and how to adequately prepare. We talk about how vital the first 6 hours - 4 days is, and what all three of us suggest as non-negotiables to set families up for success during that incredibly important early postpartum period. We go through some of the breastfeeding misinformation out there - hint - it’s not supposed to hurt! We go over how important the nervous system is in allowing us to breastfeed and then promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing once the breastfeeding relationship is solidly established. Lastly we have a thorough discussion on Tongue Ties, why they’re so prevalent and how to deal with them.

Guest Bio & Links

Dr Melanie Jacobson is a Naturopathic Doctor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (ND/ IBCLC) and focuses on supporting families from preganacy to throughout their breastfeeding journey with prenatal education and hands-on lactation support from newborn to weaning.

She began working with breastfeeding families after her challenging start to motherhood. She is passionate about supporting families with their individual breastfeeding goals and believes that prenatal education and early hands-on support can allow for a smooth transition into breastfeeding.

Melanie holds degrees from the University of Toronto and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She gained valuable international experience in the UK and Australia. She is also a busy mom of 2 amazing kids and enjoys gardening and exploring the outdoors with her family and puppy.

https://melaniejacobsonnd.com/

To access OHIP covered lactation support with Dr Melanie https://ontariobreastfeedingclinic.ca/melanie-jacobson

Host Bio & Links

Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at http://www.familynaturopathy.ca
http://www.instagram.com/mamadoll
http://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND


Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at a...

Beyond Beautiful Birth is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Ferritin+ by Flora Health: https://florahealth.com/products/ferritin. Ferritin+™ is a breakthrough plant-based Iron supplement with unparalleled bioavailability, clinically proven to increase ferritin iron levels without irritation or constipation. Visit www.florahealth.com and use code ECOPARENT15 to save 15% off Ferritin+™.

About the Episode:

Join us as we go back and relive each of our birth stories, one by one. We reflect on how different each birth is and how we always learn something new at every birth we are fortunate enough to be present for. We cover home births and surgical birth, we go through all the feelings and all the memories. Birth stories can be empowering and connecting. As Birth Workers, we NEVER tire of dissecting and honouring every birth story.The telling and retelling is a powerful tool of connection and understanding. Come along for the ride!

Host Bio & Links:

Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at http://www.familynaturopathy.ca
http://www.instagram.com/mamadoll
http://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND

Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at
http://www.instagram.com/tregaskiss1

About the EcoParent Podcast Network:

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

Partnerships:

Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal.

This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Beyond Beautiful Birth is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Ferritin+ by Flora Health: https://florahealth.com/products/ferritin. Ferritin+™ is a breakthrough plant-based Iron supplement with unparalleled bioavailability, clinically proven to increase ferritin iron levels without irritation or constipation. Visit www.florahealth.com and use code ECOPARENT15 to save 15% off Ferritin+™.

About the Episode:

In this episode we learn about the logistics and beauty of surrogacy-who is eligible to be a surrogate, who are “intended parents” and how surrogacy agencies help families through the surrogacy process. We address legality in both Canada and the U.S. as well as the more complex issues of commercial (compensation) and altruistic (reimbursement) arrangements. Nici discusses her work as a birth doula and how this transitioned to surrogacy work and eventually how she created an agency of her own. Nici is the founder of Hive Surrogacy, an agency that helps single parents, families struggling with infertility, cancer survivors, and those from the LGBTQ+ community to grow their families. Most importantly, in this episode, we have the honour of hearing Nici’s own beautiful surrogacy journey.

Guest Bio & Links:

Nici Shipway is the founder and a senior consultant at Hive Surrogacy. She is a mother of two and an experienced surrogate. Surrogacy gave Nici the opportunity to show her children how selfless acts can change lives and that family isn't defined by blood. Nici's passion for birth work is what brought her into the surrogacy field. Nici has worked as a program director and CCO at two other surrogacy agencies in Canada. She has spoken at international surrogacy conferences as well as planned and executed events around the world for both intended parents and surrogates. Earlier in 2020, Nici took part in Health Canada's round table discussions, having input into the proposed Assisted Human Reproductive Act. These experiences along with supporting hundreds of people through the process has given Nici the time to shape her care in a way that she feels will be most beneficial for the families and surrogates going through the process with her.
nici@hivesurrogacy.com
https://www.hivesurrogacy.com
https://www.instagram.com/hivesurr


Host Bio & Links:

Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at http://www.familynaturopathy.ca
http://www.instagram.com/mamadoll
http://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND

Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at
http://www.instagram.com/tregaskiss1

About the EcoParent...

Beyond Beautiful Birth is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Ferritin+ by Flora Health: https://florahealth.com/products/ferritin. Ferritin+™ is a breakthrough plant-based Iron supplement with unparalleled bioavailability, clinically proven to increase ferritin iron levels without irritation or constipation. Visit www.florahealth.com and use code ECOPARENT15 to save 15% off Ferritin+™.

About the Episode
If you are pregnant in Canada or the USA, you will be tested for Group B Strep/GBS. If you are in the UK, you may not be. What’s the difference? Join Dr Dori, Midwife Natalie and our guest Dr Stephanie as we discuss the risk factors, potential risks, protocols and all the most current research and developments surrounding this common bacteria. Deep dive with us into the mysterious and magnificent microbiome, where we go over practical advice to support the diversity and health of your own flora.

Guest Bio & Links:
Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND is a naturopathic doctor and certified yoga instructor with a family naturopathic practice. Her arena of authority is in fertility, pregnancy, and pediatrics. She is also certified in nutrient injection therapy, prescription medicine, and is trained in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute.

Dr. Stephanie Peltz is licensed in both BC and Ontario and has a virtual practice for her BC patients, and a hybrid virtual and in person practice for her Ontario patients.

Website: Dr.Stephanie Peltz N.D.
Instagram: @stephpeltznd

Host Bio & Links:

Dr Dori Skye Engel is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Birth Doula practicing family medicine in Toronto with a special interest in Pregnancy, Pediatrics and Perimenopause. Mama to three wonderful, intense and dramatically different boys, she believes strongly in the innate wisdom of the human body and our powerful ability to heal. She can be found at http://www.familynaturopathy.ca
http://www.instagram.com/mamadoll
http://www.facebook.com/DrDoriND

Natalie Tregaskiss is a Registered Midwife, a Labour and Delivery Nurse and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has been supporting families for over 17 years. She has three amazing children whom she is constantly learning from. Through her unique breadth of experience she helps parents birth with autonomy and transition to authentic parenthood. She can be found at
http://www.instagram.com/tregaskiss1

About the EcoParent Podcast Network:

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

Partnerships:

Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal.

This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.