Motherhood Matters Podcast

The conversation covers the journey of applying to the Midwifery program, including the academic requirements and emotional experiences of finding out about acceptance. It also delves into the daily routines and experiences of the speakers. The conversation covers the transition to midwifery, the challenges of balancing work and school, the future of the podcast and Motherhood Matters services, an...

Join Sara as she discusses the realities when birth doesn't go as planned, addresses emotional responses, grief, trauma, and ways to process these experiences. A heartfelt talk on resilience and support in postpartum journeys. The Takeaways: It's okay to feel disappointed or grief after birth. Both love for your baby and hard feelings about birth can coexist. Expressing your experience helps in pr...

In this episode, Sara and Sam share practical tips on packing your hospital bag, covering essential items, common overpacking pitfalls, and personalized recommendations to make your birth experience more comfortable and supported. Key Topics: What to pack in your hospital bag Items you don't need to bring Personal comfort items and support tools Hospital supplies provided and what to bring from ho...

In this conversation, Sam and Sara welcome Karmen, a postpartum doula, to discuss the vital role of support during the postpartum period. They explore Karmen's journey into doula work, the emotional and practical support she provides to families, and the common struggles new parents face. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community, mental health, and preparing for the postpartum experie...

Today, Corrie Fraser shares her journey as a doula and her relationship with Sam, highlighting the power of presence in birth support and the importance of mentorship in doula training. The conversation with Corrie covers the power of presence in doula work, the challenges of sustainability and setting boundaries, the importance of community and support, and reflections on relationships and gratit...

In this episode of  Motherhood Matters , Sam reflects on how a simple garden can teach powerful lessons about faith and parenting. Through the imagery of training vines, pruning away distractions, and patiently waiting for growth, we’re reminded that God is the faithful Gardener of our souls—and of our children’s hearts and we are called to be gardeners too. This episode encourages moms to trust G...

In this conversation, Sam and Sara explore the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood with their work as doulas. They discuss the emotional load of their profession, the importance of community support, and the flexibility that comes with their non-traditional work environment. The conversation highlights the lessons learned from motherhood, the significance of involving their children in the...

In this conversation, Sam and Sara explore the multifaceted role of a doula, discussing their importance in providing emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They reflect on their personal experiences, the historical context of doulas, and the evolving nature of this profession. The discussion emphasizes the significance of partner involvement, infor...

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas season filled with so much love and joy. Well, we finished up our birth stories. Thanks for listening to us as we reminisce about the experiences that ushered us into birth work. We are honoured to share these moments with you. Catch you in 2 weeks with our next episode drop! @motherhoodmattersyeg motherhoodmattersinfo@gmail.com

We were once again hopeful to share the rest of our birth stories but alas, we only got our second ones done - do you think we talk too much? We have been experimenting with Sam's audio - thanks for bearing with us as we learn this new platform! We hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎄 Find us on Instagram @motherhoodmattersyeg Catch you in 2026!

On today's episode we go through each of our first birth experiences and recount the timelines. Reflecting back on the births that gave us our initial fire to bring us to where we are today. Next episode drop we dive into each of our second birth experiences. Find us on instagram @motherhoodmattersyeg

From strangers to co-owners - we share the origin story behind how Motherhood Matters came to fruition and introduce ourselves and the vision for future episodes. YES - Sam's audio is real bad... we will fix it. Got questions or want us to cover a certain topic? Let us know! motherhoodmattersinfo@gmail.com @motherhoodmattersyeg motherhoodmatters.ca