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Beyond The Birth Story
Here, we share the real and raw moments of healing as we navigate losing what many of us have dreamt a lifetime about, embrace strength, and find that hope again while learning to live after loss. Join your host, Alexa, on Beyond the Birth Story Podcast each week as we unpack [birth] trauma, grief, healing, trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy and share the truths of motherhood. You’ll get to hear from experts in the field as well as those who have experienced the above. Join the Beyond the Birth Story’s community on instagram @beyondthebirthstorypodcast
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode 22 | Against the Odds: My Pregnancy & Birth Story With Pre-eclampsia and Clotting Dysfunction with Caitlin White
In this deeply personal episode, Caitlin opens up about heer journey through a high-risk pregnancy marked by pre-eclampsia and a rare blood disorder. From the moment she found out she was pregnant, she never expected the path to be so complicat...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 | The Power of Alignment: Supporting Mom's & Babe's Before and After Birth with Dr Alyssa Clarkson
In this heart-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Alyssa Clarkson, a family-focused chiropractor with a passion for supporting moms and their little ones—right from the womb and into early life. We explore how chiropractic care can help align...
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Episode 21
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1:42:03
Episode 20 | A Crib That Waits Twice: Stillbirth and Pregnancy After Loss with Tiffany Paltauf
Pregnancy after stillbirth is a journey few talk about—but for those who walk it, the experience is anything but simple. In this episode, we speak with Tiffany Paltauf who faced the unimaginable loss of a baby and found the courage to hope agai...
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Episode 20
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1:33:04
Episode 19 | Love that Remains: A Journey Through Grief with Jer Allen
Bereaved Mother's Day - Grief after baby loss is a love story with no ending. In this deeply personal episode, we explore the many layers of grief—how it changes over time, how it’s held in the body, and how it’s shaped by the l...
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Episode 19
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1:09:49
Episode 18 | Maternal Mental Health - Deep Dive Into "Mommy Brain" with Ashley Waterman
In this powerful episode, we dive into the often unspoken challenges of maternal mental health. From postpartum depression and anxiety to the invisible weight of societal expectations, we explore what it truly means to care for a mother’s emoti...
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Episode 18
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1:33:09
Episode 17 | More Than Kegels: Real Talk on Pelvic Wellness with Pelvic Hygge
Pelvic health is about so much more than just doing your Kegels—and yet, it’s one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed aspects of wellness, especially for women and birthing people. In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Waterman, RN...
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Episode 17
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1:13:36
Episode 16 | The IVF Journey: Hope, Heartache, and Healing with Janine Cumberland
In this episode, Janine shares her infertility journey. In honour of International Infertility Awareness Week, we dive deep into the emotional and physical rollercoaster of IVF (in vitro fertilization). Whether you're just starting your fertili...
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Episode 16
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1:02:04
Episode 15 | Rooting For You with Brittney Berezan
In this episode, Brittney, Founder of Rise and Root Maternity and childbirth educator, dives into preparing for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeInstagram: https...
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Episode 15
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1:08:44
Episode 14 | Navigating a Breech Twin Delivery with Kristy Elkow
In this episode, Kristy shares her unexpected experience delivering breech twins, naturally.
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Episode 14
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1:05:40
Episode 13 | Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness with HG Canada
In this episode Julia & Maria, founders of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada, raise awareness of HG in Canada and empower those affected by HG with resources and understanding including their own experiences.Resources & L...
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Episode 12 | NICU Nights & Neonatal Fights with Nicole Muise
In this episode micro preemie and medical mama Nicole, shares her journey of delivering and raising her ex 23 weeker sons.
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Episode 12
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1:59:28
Episode 11 | HELLP Syndrome, Advocation & Induction with Jamie Gross
In this episode, Jamie shares her personal experience with HELLP Syndrome while pregnant and the advocation & induction that led to the beautiful birth of her baby girl.
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Episode 11
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1:12:18
Episode 10 | In the Quiet Hours: Navigating Infant & Child Sleep with Sarah Pashniak
In this episode, Sleep Coach Sarah Pashniak shares her knowledge on all things sleep related. Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeOllie Swaddle: https://theollieworld.co...
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Episode 10
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1:33:32
Episode 09 | Twin Talk & The Heart of a NICU Mama with Robyn Sword
In this episode, Robyn shares her journey from finding out she was expecting twins, to the emotional delivery & NICU stay. Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeTwin Z Pillow: ht...
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Episode 9
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2:03:07
Episode 08 | Pregnancy After Loss
In this episode, Alexa shares her journey and answers your questions about pregnancy after loss.
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Episode 8
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37:30
Episode 07 | The Mama Coach
In this episode Carrie, founder of The Mama Coach, RN, IBCLC, MSCP unpacks all things feeding & oral assessment in newborns & infants.Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episodeThe Mama ...
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Episode 7
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57:08
Special Episode | Letley's Legacy
In this episode, we honour Letley's 12th heavenly birthday as his mama, Bodi shares his story & the fertility struggles that followed this tragic loss.
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1:59:06
Episode 06 | Emmy Lou's Quad Squad
In this episode, Tara unpacks finding out she was pregnant with quadruplets, her journey of bringing them earth side and the real and raw moments of coming home.Resources & Links related to or mentioned during this episode
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Episode 6
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1:17:35
Episode 05 | The "Snip" Talk
In this short solo episode, Alexa talks about a very important vasectomy consideration you may not have thought about.
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Episode 5
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12:07
Episode 04 | Beyond The Delivery Room: The Role Of A Doula with Chelsea Bessette
In this episode, join Chelsea Bessette as she shares her knowledge as a doula on all things prenatal, labour & delivery, and postpartum. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeChelsea's Instagram: htt...
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Episode 4
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1:28:23
Episode 03 | Raising Miracle Miles - Post HIE Diagnosis | PART TWO
In this episode, Kylie continues to share her story with us while navigating life at home after the NICU. Resources & Links mentioned during this episodeKylie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyliesusan?utm...
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Episode 3
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34:30
Episode 02 | True Knot, Birth Trauma, HIE Diagnosis & NICU | PART ONE
In this episode Kylie shares her journey of experiencing a traumatic delivery and outcome after having a true knot in her umbilical cord, receiving the diagnosis of HIE and her NICU stay. Resources & Links mentioned during th...
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Episode 2
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Episode 01 | Welcome to Beyond The Birth Story. Launch Day & 30th Birthday
In this episode Alexa talks about launching the long awaited podcast, the heaviness of entering a new year without those who are no longer with us and gives a little look into the last decade as she enters a new one. Resources &a...
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Episode 1
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