Financial Planning for New Parents with Aimee Burton
Release Date: 01/24/2024
Cut and Dry: How to Prepare for C-Sections with Janette Yee
She Found Motherhood Podcast
What do a pregnant person and an athlete have in common? A lot, according to perinatal therapist, athlete, and mama herself, Janette Yee! Janette, who has a deep background in sports orthopedics and high-level rugby, shares her expertise on treating cesarean recovery akin to a season-ending - but not career ending - sports injury. She talks with Dr. Alicia about the importance of preparing mentally, physically, and your community for the chance (or certainty) of having a C-Section, including the importance of pre-surgery strength, mind preparation, realistic birth expectations, and building a...
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That Pregnancy Glow: Skincare Secrets with Dr. Bri
She Found Motherhood Podcast
Dr. Sarah Lea chats with Dr. Brie Budlovsky, an emergency medicine physician and aesthetic medicine practitioner based in Victoria, British Columbia. Together, they explore skincare during pregnancy, including product safety, common dermatological concerns, practical advice for expectant mothers, and not least of all, answer those burning questions we have around the safety of newer treatments such as botox, fillers, and more! Be sure to check out , and the . Learn more about our here!
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Proven Childbirth Pain Management Strategies
She Found Motherhood Podcast
In this informative episode, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Dr. Megan O'Connell, an experienced anesthesiologist, to discuss various pain management strategies for labor and delivery. They delve deep into both non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods to help women manage labor pain effectively. Tune in to know what to expect when you're expecting, when it comes to pain management options! Don't miss out on our course where we share our experience supporting 1000's of families through this frequently challenging time - get better sleep today!
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Morning Sickness: The Low Down on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
She Found Motherhood Podcast
In this must-listen episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia tackle the all-too-common challenge of morning sickness during pregnancy. Drawing on their experience as maternity doctors—and as moms who’ve been through it themselves—they dive into the numbers: how many women experience it and how long it usually sticks around. They’ll guide you through the causes of morning sickness, why treatment is so important, and share a range of effective remedies, from simple lifestyle and diet adjustments to medication options. Whether you're in the thick of it or just preparing, this episode is packed...
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Empowered Choices: Navigating Critical Decisions in Childbirth
She Found Motherhood Podcast
You've likley heard the term "informed consent," but what does that mean in terms of navigating decisions in childbirth? In this episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia dive deep into this crucial topic. They emphasize the power of being well-prepared through prenatal education, helping you feel confident and in control as you approach labor and delivery. With real-world case studies on epidurals, postpartum hemorrhage, Cesarean sections, and the use of forceps and vacuum during delivery, they shed light on the complexities and potential conflicts that can arise between what's best for the pregnant...
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Top 10 Must-Know Questions for All Newly Expecting Moms!
She Found Motherhood Podcast
Back to school is around the corner, and in that spirit we are revisiting some of our most listened to She Found Motherhood podcast episodes! Starting with this episode which originally aired in September of 2020, Drs. Sarah and Alicia answer your top 10 questions about early pregnancy, such as what bloodwork is needed, what does spotting mean, when to expect ultrasounds, and why you might be so gosh darn bloated! Be sure to download our free , and check out these other episdes that dive a bit deeper into specific early pregnancy topics:
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Cesarean Section: You Asked, We Answered!
She Found Motherhood Podcast
You asked - we answered all of your burning questions about Cesarean Sections! Our discussion includes optimal time between pregnancies after a C-section, factors affecting type of wound closure post-C-section, and reasons why some people might choose an elective C-section even when not medically necessary. Consider downloading our or signing up for our free ! For a deeper dive into all things pregnancy, birth & labor, postpartum and those first few weeks with your newborn, consider signing-up for our , which includes 5 modules, bonus materials with subject matter experts, inside...
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Heather’s Birth Story
She Found Motherhood Podcast
Today’s birth story comes from Heather in Victoria, British Columbia and long-time She Found Motherhood Podcast listener! Heather’s birth story starts off with a bit of a rocky pregnancy which lead to the preterm birth of her daughter and a rather long stay in the NICU. She describes the many challenges, and the small pieces of joy, she discovered on that journey. Part of the challenges she experienced included a significant amount of nausea in pregnancy. If you or anyone you know is suffering from nausea, DM us on Instagram or shoot us an asking for our free Nausea and Vomiting in...
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Eyes in Pregnancy: What Can Happen?
She Found Motherhood Podcast
Today’s topic might be something that many of us haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about - what kind of changes can occur within our eyes during pregnancy? If you have a pre-existing condition, either physical or specifically ocular, are the eyes particularly susceptible to damage during pregnancy and should specific precautions be taken? Could your eyesight worsen? Or can it improve? What effects does breastfeeding have? Ophthalmologist Dr. Amaka Eneh joins Dr. Alicia to answer the above questions and much more on today’s episode! Today’s episode may also encourage you to optimize...
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Two Weird Diseases in Pregnancy: When to Worry
She Found Motherhood Podcast
Sometimes it might seem like restricting certain foods in pregnancy is overkill, but once you listen to this episode, you’ll understand why! Keep in mind these two diseases are quite rare in pregnancy, but if you do contract them and pass them onto your baby, they can have dire consequences. There is no need to overly worry, but we think it’s important to be aware and just exercise a little bit more caution - as always, knowledge is power! As always, we’d love to hear from you if you have any thoughts on this episode or suggestions for future topics. Just shoot us an or DM! Looking for...
info_outlineLet’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!