Her Village

In this episode, Jacqueline discusses the importance of habits and goal setting, using inspiration from mentors to stay focused. She provides practical advice on creating daily habits that align with personal and professional goals, emphasizing consistency over intensity. Jacqueline encourages listeners to find mentors they admire, write down their goals, establish daily habits, and reward themsel...

In this episode, Jacqueline provides a personal and detailed month-by-month guide to navigating infertility. Drawing from over a decade of experience, she offers practical and emotional strategies such as timed conception, fertility testing, initial treatments, financial planning, and self-care. The episode emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with partners, seeking professional support, and...

Building a KIND Community: Understanding Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences In this insightful episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline reflects on her recent challenges, including fatigue and her participation in the Wave of Light and annual Walk to Remember events that honor pregnancy and infant loss. She shares her family’s journey with her son's autism and ADHD diagnoses and i...

In this episode of the podcast, Jacqueline and her husband discuss their personal experiences with their oldest son, who has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Recorded in the comfort of their family room, they share insights into their journey of understanding their son's neurological differences, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they face as a family. The couple reflects on the in...

In this engaging podcast episode, Jacqueline dives into the challenges of parenting and the importance of community among parents, followed by an insightful discussion with Gina Conley, founder of MamasteFit. Gina, an experienced fitness trainer and birth doula, explores prenatal fitness, debunking common myths and emphasizing the benefits for mother and baby's health. Topics include prenatal...

In this heartfelt episode, Jacqueline starts off by sharing the deeply personal story behind the inception of her podcast 'Motherhood Intended,' following the loss of her daughter Maren. Through her grief, Jacqueline found strength and inspiration to create a platform that supports mothers navigating infertility and motherhood.  This episode features an engaging conversation with guest C...

In this episode, Jacqueline interviews Suzzie Vehrs, a doula and childbirth educator, who shares her expertise on creating personalized birth plans. Suzzie explains the importance of having a birth plan, how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and the impact of these plans on postpartum experiences. This episode serves as an informative guide for expecting mothers, especially tho...

Mastering Toddler Sleep: Strategies for Exhausted Moms In this episode, Jacqueline welcomes Aly Dabbs, a certified sleep consultant and founder of Restful Baby, who shares her expertise on toddler sleep. Aly discusses her journey into sleep consulting, her methods for establishing successful sleep routines, and offers practical advice for parents struggling with bedtime battles. The conversation d...

Join Jacqueline as she kicks off Season 4 of the 'Motherhood Intended' podcast! On this episode she welcomes her guest, Victoria Fritz, who shares her journey to motherhood via surrogacy after an unexpected diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Victoria discusses the challenges of medical complications, the process of creating embryos through IVF, and her innovative new company, Baby Bumps, a ma...

In this bonus episode, Jacqueline shares her personal strategies to make life easier during the chaotic back-to-school season. Covering meal prepping with healthier choices, organizing kids' clothes for smooth mornings, and using services like Hungryroot and Little Spoon for convenient, nutritious meals. She talks about automating daily essentials like toothbrush replacements with Quip and ho...

The Motherhood Intended podcast, hosted by Jacqueline Baird, is coming back with Season 4! This show explores the journey to motherhood and all its challenges and joys. It aims to create a safe space to discuss topics such as infertility, family planning, mental health, and parenting. Jacqueline shares her own experiences and interviews other women and experts in the field. The podcast encourages...

In this *bonus* episode, Jacqueline reflects on her summer activities and shares her personal journey with body image and self-acceptance during infertility and motherhood. She discusses the challenges of navigating loss, the impact of infertility treatments on body image, and the importance of self-care and self-love. Jacqueline encourages listeners to give themselves grace, honor their bodies, a...

On this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline shares a deeply personal story about the birth of her daughter via surrogacy. Detailing the steps leading up to the birth, including signing with an agency, being matched with a surrogate, and the excitement of learning the pregnancy news, she provides insights for anyone curious or embarking on a similar journey. She discusses the emotional and l...

This episode features a conversation between Jacqueline, and guest Jess Hull, a former Facebook and Google executive who founded Mother Me, an app, online course, and support framework for successful women navigating postpartum. The core of the episode delves into the Mother Me Method, developed by Jess, based on the science of matrescence and incorporating global perspectives on postpartum suppor...

After an unexpected hiatus, Jacqueline is back with a new episode as she joyfully shares her family's recent expansion to five as they welcomed a perfect little girl into the world! She was born happy and healthy on April 17th via their gracious surrogate. Everyone is doing well! More on her birth story to come... In this episode, Jacqueline chats with Jodi, a fellow preemie mom, on how to ma...

This episode features an inspiring conversation with Gretchen Witt, who shares her profoundly personal journey through pediatric cancer with her son, Liam, and how it led to the founding of Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Faced with the dire need for funding in pediatric cancer research, Gretchen turned her pain into purpose, initiating a massive cookie bake sale that evolved into a year-round nati...

In this bonus episode, Jacqueline shares a personal conversation with her son Hunter, reflecting on his growth and experiences as he turns six. The episode explores themes of family, memory-making, and celebrates milestones, including Hunter's progress in school and his latest birthday party. Additionally, Jacqueline highlights the importance of community through the 'Motherhood Intended...

In this heartfelt episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey of navigating a pregnancy after experiencing multiple losses, including miscarriages and the loss of her daughter Maren at 20 weeks. Recorded from a makeshift desk in her family room, she discusses the emotional and physical changes her family has undergone in preparing their home for their new daughter, who is arriving via surrogac...

In this episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey of anticipating the arrival of her daughter through surrogacy, emphasizing the stress and preparations involved when not physically pregnant. Jacqueline mentions listening to Amy Porterfield's podcast for inspiration and perspective on embracing uncomfortable moments for growth, touching upon her infertility struggles and the benefits of...

In this episode, Jacqueline offers a rich tapestry of content, beginning with an intimate look into the world of surrogacy through the eyes of Ashley Mareko, a seasoned surrogate and expert. Ashley shares her multifaceted journey, covering everything from the emotional aspects and ethical considerations of surrogacy to the science and success rates behind it, drawing from her roles both as a surro...

In this episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey through surrogacy, from explaining the concept to her children to celebrating milestones and advocating for surrogacy awareness. She details visiting their surrogate in Texas, the excitement of her pregnancy, and her family's anticipation of welcoming a new baby. Moreover, she interviews Alexandra French, a breast cancer survivor, mother...

In this episode, Jacqueline discusses significant life transitions and reflections on her purpose, mainly triggered by her journey into motherhood. She introduces her guest for the episode, Katelyn Denning, a coach who supports busy working moms find balance between their personal and professional lives. Katelyn shares her experiences navigating multifarious roles and responsibilities, explaining...

In this episode, Jacqueline speaks on the gratitude perspective in motherhood and her intentions to create a gratitude journal geared towards women dealing with infertility. She further welcomes Catherine O'Brien, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a focus on the transition to parenthood. Catherine shares insights on sharing the mental load of parenting, relationship dynamics after...

In this podcast episode, Jacqueline invites her sisters-in-law, Rachael and Summer, to share their individual experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. Rachael discusses her pregnancy journey and her son's eventual c-section birth (on his due date!). Summer details her attempts to have a natural labor which ultimately resulted in a scheduled induction. Throughout their conversation, both moms...

In this transparent and relatable *bonus* podcast episode, Jacqueline shares her conversation with her brother Jake who opens up about his journey of becoming a father while simultaneously battling a gambling addiction. He discusses his struggles and transformation, sharing his process of acknowledging he had an addiction, tackling it head-on, and continuing to uphold his commitment to staying cle...