Amy Kiefer, a nurse, doula, and trainer from Expecting and Empowered, discusses the importance of prenatal and postpartum support, safe pregnancy workouts, and mental health. We also highlight Expecting and Empowered's app, which offers tools to help women stay strong through pregnancy and beyond. Expecting & Empowered: WebsitePodcastInstagramCode for 2 ... Show More
Mar 17
Reclaim Your Birth: Sovereignty, Intuition & the Dad's Surprising Role with Midwife, Catalina Clark
What if the most powerful voice in your birth room isn't the doctor's — it's your husband's?In this episode, I sit down with Catalina Clark, a licensed home birth midwife in Sonoma, California, who has spent 11 years at the crossroads of spiritual midwifery, birth sovereignty, an ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 11
Hospital Birth: The System is Broken, Not You
Over the years, birth has slowly shifted from a natural, woman-centered experience to something much more medicalized — and most pregnant moms have no idea why.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how modern maternity care evolved, why so many women are left feeling l ... Show More
35m 21s
Dec 2024
Welcome to A Bridge to Motherhood: Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Confidence
Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed by the unknowns of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?In this trailer, I’ll introduce you to A Bridge to Motherhood and what you can expect from this podcast.How I’ll help guide you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with practical advice a ... Show More
1m 51s
Feb 2022
Ep 27 - Essential Oils and pregnancy
Naturopath, Homeopath, Yoga Teacher & Wellness Advocate Sereen Ford explains which essentials oils to use in pregnancy, during labour and post-natally.
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29m 5s
Jan 2025
1. From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Story Behind A Bridge to Motherhood
Send us Fan MailIn this debut episode of A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast, I’m opening up about my own journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’ll share the struggles that shaped me, the turning point that led me to prioritize my own well-being, and how those experiences ... Show More
9m 24s
Dec 2022
An Unplanned Cesarean at 35 Weeks and Its Aftermath
<p>Jackie shares the story of having her first baby via unplanned cesarean at 35 weeks.</p> <p>After the NICU stay, and very tough first year, she found healing in getting answers from a spiritual perspective to the "what, why and how" of that birth experience. When she was ready ... Show More
57m 22s
Jan 2025
Ep #289: New Year, New Vision: Reflection, Rest, and a Special Gift
In this episode, I'm sharing important updates about the podcast and a special opportunity for expectant mamas! I'm also reflecting on my wishes for pregnancy and birth and the importance of empowerment and support for women. Plus I announce a limited-time sale for The Birth Prep ... Show More
10m 13s