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. 2 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Infertility and the Holidays: Tips for Emotional Well-being

    In this bonus episode, Jacqueline provides support and advice for individuals facing infertility during the holiday season. Acknowledging that holidays can be a challenging time for one in six couples dealing with infertility, she offers tips on managing emotional triggers, selectively attending events, preparing responses to intrusive questions, and taking breaks from trying to conceive. This episode emphasizes the importance of seeking support, whether through therapy, support groups, or pe...

    9 min

  2. DEC 13

    Rare Diagnosis, Real Courage: Casey's Story of Love, Loss, and Denys-Drash Syndrome

    In this final episode of Season 4, Jacqueline welcomes Casey Hawkins, who bravely shares her personal journey of coping with a rare disease diagnosed during pregnancy, the birth of her rainbow baby, experiencing a second-trimester miscarriage, and the emotional recovery that followed. Casey discusses the challenges of a difficult pregnancy, the subsequent grief from her loss, and the healing power of community support and therapy. She also touches on the significance of honoring her children ...

    1h 19m

  3. DEC 6

    *Re-Release* When Your Body Has Had Enough

    Jacqueline re-shares her fertility journey including the exploration of other safe family building options like surrogacy. In this episode, she shares her family's journey into surrogacy after experiencing multiple hardships including unexplained infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the loss of a child due to a placental abruption. Following the advice of her doctor, Jacqueline explores the challenges of finding a gestational surrogate through an agency, including complex medical and perso...

    1h 16m

  4. NOV 21

    *Re-Release* IVF, Boys, NICU, Surgeries, Stillbirth: Jacqueline's Story (Part 2)

    Jacqueline re-shares more of her fertility story including the miraculous births of her sons! In this episode she discusses IVF, the NICU, surgeries, hospital stays, a stillbirth and dealing with the emotional and physical challenges of miscarriages and premature delivery. Jacqueline emphasizes the importance of resilience, therapy, and the power of pausing to heal, offering an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of motherhood and infertility.ALL THE THINGS:Motherhood Intended websit...

    1h 39m

  5. NOV 20

    *Re-Release* Infertility, IUIs, and Miscarriages: Jacqueline's Story (Part 1)

    Jacqueline welcomes listeners, new and seasoned, to hear the re-release of the premier episode of the podcast that originally aired in January 2023. In this episode, Jacqueline shares the first part of her deeply personal and emotional fertility journey, starting from her attempts to conceive, to the challenges she faced with infertility, and the subsequent processes including IUIs. She recounts the traumatic loss of her twin daughters and the impact it had on her, as well as transitioning to...

    1h 5m

  6. NOV 14

    Besties, Babies, and Banter: Jenny's Story

    In this heartfelt and humorous podcast episode, Jacqueline is joined by her BFF Jenny who shares her candid journey into motherhood. Jenny spills the tea on her experience with recurrent miscarriage, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and her eventual successful pregnancy. She dishes out real talk on delivery, pumping, and postpartum life. With wine in hand, Jacqueline and Jenny dig into the ups and downs of creating baby besties and celebrate having their daughters just months apart....

    1h 27m

  7. NOV 8

    Authentic Paths: Embracing Life Beyond Fertility Challenges

    In this episode, Jacqueline encourages listeners to embrace a whole, authentic life, even when facing infertility. She shares her experiences from attending the 'It's Her Turn' Summit in Los Angeles hosted by Cathy Heller. The summit empowered her to reconnect with her authentic self and provided valuable life lessons, such as embracing vulnerability, surrendering to life's uncertainties, and being present. She reflects on the importance of taking leaps of faith in both personal and professio...

    25 min

  8. OCT 31

    The Power of Consistency: How Small Habits Achieve Big Goals

    In this episode, Jacqueline discusses the importance of habits and goal setting, using inspiration from mentors to stay focused. She provides practical advice on creating daily habits that align with personal and professional goals, emphasizing consistency over intensity. Jacqueline encourages listeners to find mentors they admire, write down their goals, establish daily habits, and reward themselves meaningfully to achieve long-term success. She also offers a free downloadable guide to help ...

    22 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Motherhood Intended
  • Show Website
    Motherhood Intended

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