Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Perinatal psychologist, mother of two, and host of the Mom & Mind Podcast Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C shares her deeply personal experience with a perinatal mood disorder as well as tips for handling and recognizing perinatal mood disorders. Connect with Dr. Kat Kaeni online: https://wellmindperinatal.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/momandmind/ Check out the Mom & Mind Podcast here: https://well...

CEO and Founder of HealthyGirl Kitchen Danielle Brown just had her first baby and is back to share her birth story! Connect with HealthyGirl Kitchen podcast: https://podcast.healthygirlkitchen.com/ Check out HealthyGirl Kitchen online: www.instagram.com/healthygirlkitchen Learn more about The Bradley Method on the Informed Pregnancy Blog: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/single-post/all-about-the...

CEO and founder of HealthyGirl Kitchen, Danielle Brown is chatting about all things nutrition and creating EASY, nourishing, plant-based recipes. Danielle is also pregnant with her first child and she shares what she's been eating during pregnancy and her plans for birth. Connect with HealthyGirl Kitchen podcast: https://podcast.healthygirlkitchen.com/ Check out HealthyGirl Kitchen online: www.ins...

Creator of the fitness program Baby by Simone and former broadway dancer Simone De La Rue talks about her dance career, fitness and wellness techniques, and becoming a first time mother at 42. Connect with Simone De La Rue online: https://www.instagram.com/simonedelarue.official/?hl=en and https://www.simonedelarue.com/ Learn more about Tantrum Wine Pairings the Informed Pregnancy Blog: https://ww...

Multitalented artist and new mother Rumer Willis returns to share her empowering home birth story and how she is adjusting to motherhood. Connect with Rumer Willis online: https://www.instagram.com/rumerwillis/ Check out Rumer's skincare online: https://www.instagram.com/rumerhasit/ Learn more about becoming a doula on the Informed Pregnancy Blog: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/single-post/birt...

Multi-talented film and television artist, singer/songwriter, and soon-to-be new mother Rumer Willis opens up about her childhood, entertainment career, her journey to becoming a labor support doula, and her own pregnancy journey and upcoming birth plans. Connect with Rumer Willis online: https://www.instagram.com/rumerwillis/ Check out Rumer's skincare online: https://www.instagram.com/rumerhasit...

After a difficult pregnancy with hyperemesis, business owner and new mother Madison Young is back to discuss all the twists and turns of her empowering birth story. Connect with Madison Young online: https://www.instagram.com/openeyecrystals/?hl=en Check out Open Eye Crystals online: https://openeyecrystals.com/ Listen to another episode about Hyperemesis with guest Amy Schumer on the Informed Pre...

Renowned crystal shop owner Madison Young is 37 weeks pregnant with her first baby. In this episode, she shares about life as a small business owner, her experience with a medical scare, and her plans for upcoming birth. Connect with Madison here: https://www.instagram.com/openeyecrystals/?hl=en Check out Open Eye Crystals: https://openeyecrystals.com/ Listen to another episode about hyperemesis w...

“Prenatal memories” refers to a child's recollections from the time that they were inside their mothers’ womb - and the memories can sometimes be from an even earlier time. In this fascinating episode, special guests Dr. Akira Ikegawa and Yuko Igarashi discuss Ikegawa's featured role in the documentary Prenatal Memories of Children and the study of early consciousness. Connect with Dr. Ikegawa: ht...

Childbirth educator, home birth mother, and experienced home birth attendant Katelyn Fusco has seen birth from every angle (literally). She knows the impact that a birth experience can have on you, your baby, and your entrance into motherhood. Katelyn shares her wealth of knowledge about pregnancy and birth and gives us insight into her own experiences as well as the upcoming home birth plan for h...

Film costume designer and new mama Ciara Whaley is back with a new baby and a beautiful home birth story.  For more stories about women in film, check out this Informed Pregnancy blog post: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/single-post/ip-filmmaker-spotlight-lyndal-redman Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ ww...

Costume designer and soon-to-be new mom Ciara Whaley is prepping for the birth of her first child. Ciara chats about her early career, meeting her husband at driver's ed, her fertility and pregnancy journey, and her home birth plan. It's our honor to support women in film. Check out the Informed Pregnancy Blog post spotlighting More Than Blood filmmaker Rani Khanna: https://www.informedpregnancy.c...

Pelvic floor physical therapist and mother of two Dr. Carrie Pagliano specializes in pregnancy and postpartum pelvic health for active women. Dr. Pagliano walks us through her career journey, explains what pelvic health physical therapy really is, and shares strategies for supporting the pelvic floor during pregnancy and postpartum. Check out the Informed Pregnancy Blog post "Postpartum Healing: H...

Just 4 weeks after welcoming her second baby, medical professional Monica Shemirani is back to tell her cesarean birth story. Want to hear about more cesarean birth journeys? Check out our newest show Empowered Mama on Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start your FREE TRIAL and search "Empowered Mama" to start streaming today: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Check out Monica's husband Dr. Nima Shemirani'...

After a mysterious and painful postpartum experience with her first child, Monica Shemirani has many new plans for the upcoming birth of her second child.  Want to hear about more cesarean birth journeys? Check out our newest show Empowered Mama on Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start your FREE TRIAL and search "Empowered Mama" to start streaming today: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ Check out Monica...

Actress, comedian, and mother of three boys Selah Victor returns to share her very different birth experiences after two C-sections and most recently, a VBAC.  Connect with Selah online: www.instagram.com/selahvictor Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorb...

Listen to Selah's "before birth" story here OR watch the visual podcast on Informed Pregnancy+ in episode 3 of Empowered Mama! Start your trial of IP+ and watch it now for free. Actress, comedian, and mother of three boys Selah Victor shares her experience with two C-sections, the NICU, and how she is confidently pursuing a VBAC despite the possible challenges. Tune in to hear her inspiring perspe...

Author, mother, start-up founder, and podcast host Kaitlin Solimine discuss her three unique birth experiences, how they have shaped her life's work, and how she is redefining "productivity" in caregiving and art. Connect with Kaitlin and her podcast online: https://www.instagram.com/soliminewriter and www.instagram.com/postpartumproductionpodcast Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy...

Debra Flashenberg is a childbirth expert, doula, prenatal yoga instructor, and host of the podcast 'Yoga | Birth | Babies'. She talks about her personal birth experiences, life transformations through yoga, and her podcast which connects all of her passions.  Connect with Debra and the Prenatal Yoga Center online: www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter and https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ Keep up wit...

Filmmaker, author, hypnotherapist, and mother Jacqui Blue has personally experienced nearly every type of birth: cesarean with twins, two VBACs, water birth, and a home birth. She subsequently created the documentary film "Beautiful Births". Jacqui talks about her own birth experiences and the pressing issues that new parents face. Connect with Jacqui online: www.instagram.com/jacquibluelife Keep...

Media professional, Los Angeles native, and mother of two Arista Ilona tells us about her early life, career, her journey to motherhood, and her two different birth experiences 7 years apart. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about yo...

Doula, antenatal educator, writer, and podcaster Sallyann Beresford has over 20 years of experience in birthwork. She shares her own birth experiences, her path to birth work, and guidance for expecting and new parents. Connect with Sallyann online: www.instagram.com/theultimatebirthpartner and https://www.birthability.co.uk/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.i...

Humanitarian and award winning actress Freida Pinto, known for her roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, is about to become a mother. Freida shares her journey to becoming a mother and the differences between Indian and American birth culture. Connect with Freida online: www.instagram.com/freidapinto Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www....

Documentary producer Lyndal Redman joins the show to talk about her personal and raw story of loss, grief, and hope which led to the creation of her award-winning documentary "You Are Not Alone”. The film takes a look at miscarriage as told by men and women, reminding everyone: you are not alone. Start your FREE Informed Pregnancy+ subscription and watch the film series here: https://www.informedp...

Just three weeks after the birth of her first child, actress Natalie Dreyfuss is back to tell her raw and touching birth story and share about the ups and downs of the early weeks of postpartum.  Connect with Natalie online: https://www.instagram.com/nataliedreyfuss/ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.fac...