Motherhood Intended

Jacqueline Baird
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Motherhood Intended

Are you tired of scrolling your feed only to see the highlight reel version of motherhood? Join Jacqueline Baird, a passionate mom here to support other women on their unique journeys to motherhood and beyond. You’ll hear from experts in the fields of women’s health, fertility, and family planning, as well as from the brave women who want their unique stories to be heard. We’ll talk about unexpected paths taken, miraculous moments experienced, and how we keep going on this beautiful and ever-changing journey as mom. This podcast will also document Jacqueline’s current life as a mom of three, plus many reflections and insight from her decade long infertility journey including multiple losses, IVF, preterm deliveries, surrogacy, and more. Stay tuned as her family’s story continues to unfold. If you feel like you can’t always relate to the picture-perfect stories you see, follow the podcast now and join a community that’s getting real about what it takes to be a mom.

  1. 5D AGO

    Baby Leads the Way: Starting Solid Foods with Cinthia Scott

    Starting Solids: Evidence-Based Baby-Led Feeding with Cindy the Baby Dietician In this episode, Jacqueline chats with Cindy, an experienced dietician and lactation consultant, about safe and effective methods for introducing solid foods to babies. Cindy discusses the general recommendations for starting solids at around six months, the signs of readiness, and debunks common myths about baby-led feeding. She shares practical tips on choosing nutrient-dense foods and stresses the importance of ...

    42 min

  2. MAR 28

    Motherhood, Anxiety, and Alcohol-Free Living with Melissa

    In this episode, Jacqueline welcomes on Melissa Tuleja, a working mom and advocate for an alcohol-free lifestyle. They discuss the concept of being 'sober curious,' especially within the context of motherhood and dealing with postpartum anxiety. Melissa shares her journey of quitting alcohol, the positive changes she experienced, and how the pandemic influenced her drinking habits. They also talk about the benefits of non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails as substitutes. This episode offers i...

    41 min

  3. MAR 20

    Elevate Your Motherhood with Hypnotherapy and the Motherwell App

    In this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline welcomes on Angela Howard, a certified hypnotherapist and creator of the Motherwell app. Angela shares her journey into hypnotherapy, emphasizing its potential to help mothers overcome burnout, anxiety, and stress. She explains the science behind hypnotherapy and how it differs from common misconceptions. Angela introduces the Motherwell app, designed to provide accessible self-care tools for mothers, including daytime affirmations and sleep-...

    48 min

  4. FEB 21

    Transforming Bedtime with 'Olea the Magical Sleep Fairy'

    In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Amy Wiebe, a mother and the creator of 'Olea the Magical Sleep Fairy.' Amy details her innovative approach to solving children's bedtime issues, combining story magic with the science of human design. She shares the origins of Olea, how it transformed bedtime routines for her kids, and the broader positive impacts on both children and parents. Amy also explains how to begin integrating Olea into listeners' routines, introduces her courses, and discusse...

    31 min

  5. FEB 13

    The Village Chat: Sisters Talk Age Gaps Between Siblings

    In this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline is joined by her sister, Megan, for another Village Chat! Together they delve into the topic of age gaps between siblings and share their personal experiences discussing the pros and cons of having children several years apart. Megan, who has an almost five-year-old son, talks about her thoughts and feelings on potentially expanding her family and the challenges that come with it. The sisters also compare their own experiences growing up as s...

    24 min

  6. FEB 7

    Mercier Therapy and Fertility: Angela's Journey

    In this episode, Jacqueline welcomes back Angela LeBlanc, a pelvic floor physical therapist, who returns to share insights on the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional health, focusing particularly on Mercier Therapy. Angela discusses her own fertility journey, involving issues like ovulation problems, low progesterone, and dealing with ineffective treatments. She shares how Mercier Therapy became a pivotal part of her journey and elaborates on the importance of individualized...

    56 min

  7. FEB 5

    The Village Chat: Decluttering & Meal Planning with Megan

    Parenting Hacks to Simplify and De-Stress Your Life In this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline welcomes her sister Megan to The Village Chat as they discuss practical strategies to simplify parenting and household management. They touch on meal themes like 'Taco Tuesday' to reduce meal planning stress, incorporating kids in routine activities to teach responsibility, and decluttering techniques to create a more peaceful home. The conversation also highlights the use of snack boxes, im...

    32 min

  8. JAN 30

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What Every Woman Should Know

    Pelvic Floor Health: An In-Depth Talk with Dr. Angela LeBlanc, DPT, PT In this episode, Jacqueline welcomes her cousin Angela, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the crucial topic of pelvic floor health. Angela explains how the pelvic floor functions, debunks common myths, and highlights the importance of individualized care. They also delve into various conditions that pelvic floor therapy can help with, such as constipation, incontinence, and pain during pregnancy and postpartum....

    59 min
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Are you tired of scrolling your feed only to see the highlight reel version of motherhood? Join Jacqueline Baird, a passionate mom here to support other women on their unique journeys to motherhood and beyond. You’ll hear from experts in the fields of women’s health, fertility, and family planning, as well as from the brave women who want their unique stories to be heard. We’ll talk about unexpected paths taken, miraculous moments experienced, and how we keep going on this beautiful and ever-changing journey as mom. This podcast will also document Jacqueline’s current life as a mom of three, plus many reflections and insight from her decade long infertility journey including multiple losses, IVF, preterm deliveries, surrogacy, and more. Stay tuned as her family’s story continues to unfold. If you feel like you can’t always relate to the picture-perfect stories you see, follow the podcast now and join a community that’s getting real about what it takes to be a mom.

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  • Creator
    Jacqueline Baird
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Motherhood Intended
  • Show Website
    Motherhood Intended

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