167 episodes

Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer common questions such as: I'm pregnant what do I do? are my symptoms in first trimester normal? What to expect for labour and delivery? How will I know about breastfeeding? How do I care for my newborn?

She Found Motherhood aims to help take the anxiety out of pregnancy and the journey through childbirth to parenthood. We discuss the fourth trimester and how to care for your newborn. We discuss mental health in pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to navigate changing relationships. We discuss newborn sleep, starting solids and even our tips and tricks for all topics given we have had 5 kiddos between the two of us.

Are you looking for evidence based, high quality information to help you make decisions through your prengnacy, labour & delivery and postpartum journey? If so you have come to the right spot! Make sure to subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on any episodes!

We also do birth stories! Because we truly believe you learn from those who go before you. Check out our birth stories from The.mom.room and The Breastfeeding dietitian and more!

You can find us on instagram @She.found.motherhood and join our facebook group she.found.motherhood.

Check out our online prenatal course and our Newborn Sleep 101 course at https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store

She Found Motherhood Podcast She Found Motherhood

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 10 Ratings

Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer common questions such as: I'm pregnant what do I do? are my symptoms in first trimester normal? What to expect for labour and delivery? How will I know about breastfeeding? How do I care for my newborn?

She Found Motherhood aims to help take the anxiety out of pregnancy and the journey through childbirth to parenthood. We discuss the fourth trimester and how to care for your newborn. We discuss mental health in pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to navigate changing relationships. We discuss newborn sleep, starting solids and even our tips and tricks for all topics given we have had 5 kiddos between the two of us.

Are you looking for evidence based, high quality information to help you make decisions through your prengnacy, labour & delivery and postpartum journey? If so you have come to the right spot! Make sure to subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on any episodes!

We also do birth stories! Because we truly believe you learn from those who go before you. Check out our birth stories from The.mom.room and The Breastfeeding dietitian and more!

You can find us on instagram @She.found.motherhood and join our facebook group she.found.motherhood.

Check out our online prenatal course and our Newborn Sleep 101 course at https://www.shefoundhealth.ca/store

    Kelsey’s Birth Story

    Kelsey’s Birth Story

    Today Kelsey shares with us her birth story with an admirable openness and generosity of spirit, despite having to navigate a pregnancy and birth with more than one unexpected twist and turn. She speaks to Dr. Sarah about how her Birth Plan and birth education equipped her to anticipate various decisions she might encounter - and how she also had to embrace the unpredictable nature of childbirth when the “right” path became unclear. 
    Tune in to hear her full story, including how therapy aided her in processing her experience in pregnancy and postpartum, and navigating any undue feelings of guilt when things didn’t go as planned.
    We must acknowledge that birth is unpredictable, but having a plan can help. Drs. Sarah and Alicia have created a free mini Birth Plan course for you to work through with your partner and care provider! Sign up here to receive it and keep an eye out for our 4-part video series in your email on how to fill out your Birth Plan Template!

    • 33 min
    Top 10 Tips for Managing NVP!

    Top 10 Tips for Managing NVP!

    In this episode of the She Found Motherhood podcast, Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive into a topic that resonates with up to 80% of pregnant individuals – nausea and vomiting! Between simple lifestyle adjustments and lesser-known tricks, our top 10 tips to help manage these challenging symptoms cover everything from staying hydrated, to how modifying your vitamin intake, and even your dental routine, might help! Don't let nausea overshadow your pregnancy journey – empower yourself with these practical tips!
    And for a deeper dive, check out these helpful links:
    Check out our companion episode on ​​Nutrition and Preparing for Pregnancy!
    Pick up a Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband for Motion or Morning Sickness
    Download our free Sleep Tips Guide for more tips on how to optimise sleep in pregnancy
    Download our free guide to Managing Nausea and Vomiting in your Pregnancy!
    Subscribe to The Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series! For the low, one-time cost of $47, get full access to over 40 informative episodes supporting you week by week, focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood!

    • 15 min
    Jen’s Birth Story

    Jen’s Birth Story

    Jen shares with us her two birth stories, the first a planned Cesarean section and the second, a very empowering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Though Jen is a labor and delivery nurse professionally, going through childbirth herself has given her a multitude of valuable insights on both the process and the systems in place that support birthing people.
    Despite being intimately familiar with labor and delivery, she was surprised about what worked and what didn’t for her, and we’re so grateful she is sharing that empowering insight with us today and you, our listeners!
    “If there's one family that listens and takes away something that maybe resonates with them, or even one maternity care provider that listens and thinks, ‘I never thought about it that way that,’ I'll feel it was worth it.” - Jen

    • 55 min
    Financial Planning for New Parents with Aimee Burton

    Financial Planning for New Parents with Aimee Burton

    Let’s face it - kids can be expensive, and having a family brings on a whole new set of financial obligations that can catch some of us off guard. But taking a few simple steps early on can really help put your family on the right track in the long run, even without a lot of capital up front.
    This is why we are excited to have Aimee Burton on today’s episode! She is a licensed financial broker and agency owner,  based on Vancouver Island.
    Her and her team of licensed advisors focus on providing free financial education to individuals, families and business owners and helping people create actionable financial plans to grow & protect their wealth, plan for retirement, and feel great about their money.
    She loves helping new parents especially, since becoming a mama propelled her into this new career!
    Tune in to today’s episode for her top 5 financial planning tips for new families, and be sure to download her FREE 5 Step Financial Checklist for Parents!

    • 36 min
    Perimenopause and Nutrition

    Perimenopause and Nutrition

    On today’s episode, Dr. Alicia Power speaks to Kristen Yarker, a registered dietician in Victoria, BC and founder of The Kristen Yarker Nutrition Agency, with a combined 30 years of training and experience guiding people through the perimenopause and menopause period. While this time of transition presents certain challenges, not unlike puberty it should be considered in a comprehensive way from how our diet, exercise, sleep, stress and mental health can impact the transition - and vice versa. 
    With a focus on nutrition, this episode dives deep into how we can make sure through food, a form of medicine, we are doing the best we can for our body supporting bone health, brain health, heart health, and mental health to ease the menopause transition. Be sure to tune in to the full episode for lots of perimenopause nutrition tips, and check out these resources for more!
    HealthLinkBC: provides non-emergency health information to the residents of British Columbia
    Menaupause.org: promoting women's health at midlife and beyond
    MenopauseandU.ca: the facts on menopause from Canada’s experts
    Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during your childbirth experience: Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Varicose Veins in Pregnancy

    Varicose Veins in Pregnancy

    On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia break down varicose veins in pregnancy - what they are, why they occur, common symptoms, the importance of monitoring them, treatments, and why they can appear in unexpected places during pregnancy! Tune in for their expert insights and practical tips on navigating this common yet often unexpected aspect of pregnancy.
    With the holidays coming up, we have the perfect gift for you or the pregnant person in your life! The Nesting Box is a trimester specific subscription box filled with our favourite pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn items!

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

TeriSchmidt ,

Helpful info for an important time

Love the focus and helpful, detailed information in this podcast! Just what is needed for expectant and post-partum moms!

IslandGalVT ,

Very informative and funny ladies!

This is a perfect combination of just the right amount of information coupled up with two great personalities. I’m excited to see the community that forms around these two!

Eidit ,

Very Helpful!

This podcast is so helpful to support women in their motherhood journey. Great topic!!

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