Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives
Welcome to Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives, the podcast that empowers individuals and professionals navigating the complex world of perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by a healthcare expert, this show dives deep into evidence-based practices, holistic approaches, and personal experiences to help birthing individuals, their partners, and health professionals thrive. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, supporting a loved one, or working in the field, our episodes provide actionable insights, relatable stories, and expert advice. Join us to explore topics like mental health, reproductive and perinatal rights, cultural competence, and the latest innovations in care. Together, we’ll foster understanding, equity, and growth in every aspect of this transformative journey.
Listen, learn, and connect as we build a community dedicated to empowering lives through knowledge and compassion.
Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives
Latest Episodes
Season One: The Conversation Continues
What happens when the host becomes the guest?In this special Season 1 finale of Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives, editor Oumar sits down with host Becky Morrison-Gleed to look back on the conversations, stories, and insig...
Fertility Counseling in Practice: Clinical Insights with Sharon Covington
In this episode, Sharon Covington explores the clinical dimensions of fertility counseling and the essential role counseling plays throughout the fertility care journey. She discusses how clinicians can support patients as they navigate complex...
Building a Field from Scratch: Sharon Covington on Fertility Counseling
Sharon Covington helped invent a field that didn't exist when she started. Decades before fertility counseling had a name, a curriculum, or a professional home, she was in the room with patients navigating infertility, donor conception, and the...
Jane Honikman: How One Support Group Became a Worldwide Movement
In 1977, a new mother in Santa Barbara named Jane Honikman couldn't find the support she needed after childbirth — so she built it herself, co-founding Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP). A decade later, on June 28, 1987, that grassroots wo...
Male Factor, Not Male Failure: Finding Hope in the Fertility Journey
Infertility conversations often center on women, but roughly half the time, male factors play a role. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Deaton joins us to break down what male factor infertility actually looks like, why it's so often overlooked, and wh...
