Welcome to the She Found Motherhood Podcast + Blog
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What is Placenta Previa?
Placenta previa affects about 2% of all pregnancies.
It is when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix.
It is usually diagnosed around 20 weeks when you have your anatomy ultrasound.
Why does this matter?
Well, this matters because if...
If you're pregnant or postpartum, then you've more than likely experienced pelvic pain in some way, shape, or form.
And one of the messages we want to get out there is that YES it's common but it's NOT necessarily normal!
Dr. Sarah talks with Lauren from...
Wondering what GBS in pregnancy is? How do we screen for Group B Strep? How do we treat GBS during labour? What effects GBS has on your newborn?
Well today's podcast is for you!
Did you know that 15-40% of pregnant people have Group B Strep in their perineal region at time...
We talk lots about the impact of pregnancy loss on the pregnant person, and the challenges of postpartum as a culture, but we also need to talk more about how these life experiences impact you as a couple and how it changes your couple story.
Dr. Sarah had the opportunity to talk...
VBAC
Curious about your birthing options after having had a previous cesarean section?
We have you covered! For most women, you can either elect to have another cesarean section or you can opt for a Trial of Labor After Cesarean Section (aka TOLAC) in hopes of having a Vaginal Birth After...
Join us to discuss this topic with Dr. Rebekah from @parentlikeapediatrician. She answers the top 5 questions that parents have about vaccinating their kiddos.
Check out this amazing resource around vaccinations!
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center
1. How do...
We talk so much about how to prepare for birth, but we want to focus the conversation on how to prepare for postpartum as well, starting with pelvic health!
And although we are maternity physicians, pelvic physiotherapy is not our area of expertise so we chatted with Melissa...
As we get older, friendships can become complex to navigate. Layer in emotions around fertility, pregnancy loss, or even the devastating loss of an infant or child and it can be challenging to know how to help those you love.
And as difficult it is to talk about pregnancy and infant loss,...
Gut Health and Nutrition in Preparing for Pregnancy
Have you ever wondered which prenatal supplements are right for you?
Have you contemplated how to optimize your nutrition in preparation for your current or next pregnancy?
We have you covered!
Listen to the podcast below to get all the...
Regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, you need to know how to care for your postpartum perineum.
Avoid Irritants:
Bleeding postpartum is inevitable, and it's already in a sensitive way after delivery, so do your best to avoid irritating...
Homebirth!!
We are so excited that Heidi, a registered midwife, joined us to discuss the topic of homebirth that we don't know much about!
We discuss what homebirth vs hospital birth looks like, who is eligible for a homebirth and how to prepare for a home birth.
We...
Twin pregnancies, seem to be more common than we once thought, but some result in a vanishing twin in the first trimester.
In this episode, we discuss the different types of twin pregnancies including mono-mono, mono-di and di-di twins.
We discuss how these differences impact...
