The Ultimate Baby Podcast

Nikki Bergen is one of Canada's most sought after health and fitness experts. Nikki's mission is to help women feel strong and confident during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. She is a renowned Pilates Instructor, Pelvic Health Advocate and Pre/Postnatal Expert. She is also the creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method. In this episode, we get into Nikki's personal story and how she has de...

There is nothing more empowering than being able to have the tools available in your own home to help your child through any ailment. Dr. Elana Roumell shares so many tips and ideas on how to take your child's health into your hands with natural medicine remedies. She will give you the confidence to help your sick child in the most safe and natural way. As a mom, you want to be the one in control...

When I first came across Lily's book Real Food for Pregnancy, I was so grateful to know that there was a resource out there that aligned completely with my values. Even better, Lily is someone who has done the research and focuses on evidence based nutrition proving that a whole food, ancestral diet is critical to a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnan...

This episode is all about a year in review of being a mom. There is so much to reflect on from the first year with my daughter Sarelle. Countless lessons have been learned and so much knowledge has been gained in a short period of time. Of course, there is so much I could share, but I have condensed it down to 12 things that I think are the biggest takeaways that will benefit any mom or mom-to-be....

On today's show I have registered dietitian, family food expert, and mama Angela Wallace. She specializes in women and children's nutrition and fitness. She loves to support families in transitioning their littles to solid foods, weaning, and tackling picky eating. I loved picking Angela's brain on this topic. It was so relevant since we on our solid food journey and I had so many juicy questions...

On today's show, I have a long time friend and colleague of mine, Joy McCarthy of Joyous Health. She is not only a mama to her sweet daughter Vienna, but she is also a holistic nutritionist, author of three best-selling books, and hosts the Joyous Heath Podcast with her hubby Walker. I am thrilled to have her on my show as she has knowledge in so many areas that relate to mom and baby wellness. We...

This week we are diving into the often forgotten about fourth trimester. So much planning and preparation go into baby and delivery but not enough is talked about when it comes to what to do after the baby is born. It's a challenging, yet beautiful time with your newborn and there is so much to learn so quickly. Jesse and I share as much as we could recollect from our fourth trimester experience w...

My labour was long and difficult but it was a day (or two) that I will never forget. Any woman that has given birth, no matter how or where is amazing! I have such an appreciation for labour and delivery being on the other side of it. It was a wild, exhilarating, exhausting experience but worth every second. Sharing a birth story is very intimate and very empowering, and I am excited to share my s...

The third trimester was busy, uncomfortable, and full of surprises. But it also had us both so excited and on the edge of our seat to meet our little babe. We were as prepared as we could possibly be and were so ready for the birth even though we didn't know when, where, or how it would all turn out. In this episode, Jesse and I get into our unique eco baby shower, preventing constipation, (lack o...

Trimester two was definitely a highlight for me and I am so grateful that it went so smoothly. I cover so much in this episode including when my bump really popped, feeling the baby's first movements and the heartbeat, red raspberry leaf tea, slowing down, diet & supplements, preparing for a natural home birth, pregnancy book recommendations, birth classes, and so much more. Highlights from this e...

Get ready to hear all about our first trimester with my husband Jesse. In this episode, you will hear about what we did to improve our chances of fertility and what we did to support a healthy pregnancy from diet to supplements, to healing therapies. We also get into the specifics of what the 1st trimester entailed from nausea, food aversions, cravings, and how we created our ideal birth plan. Hav...

Life with a newborn is beautiful, but it's not easy. There will be so many new adjustments to your life as a new mom and it can be overwhelming. Even though every situation is unique, you want to be prepared with some helpful and practical information to care for yourself and your baby. Genevieve Howland (aka Mama Natural), has so much to share for new moms who want the very best for themselves an...

It's vital to eat well when you are pregnant. However just note, you are not eating for two, but rather you are nourishing for two! This is not the time to go all out and eat whatever you want despite what you have heard. This is your chance to feed your body and your growing baby the best nutrient-dense foods ever! Of course, you may go through some periods of cravings or be turned off of certain...

Many women experience nausea, food cravings, and aversions during their first trimester, and sometimes throughout their entire pregnancy. This can be mild for some, or quite intense for others. Everyone is unique in their own experience. But regardless of the extent of your symptoms, with specific foods, supplements, and helpful tips that can ease the discomfort of nausea. With a commitment to eat...

So the question is, can you get pregnant with Hashimoto's? The answer is yes! This was something I definitely questioned when I was first starting to think about trying to conceive and wondered if I would have any challenges - as fertility can be something that is affected by autoimmune conditions and specifically, Hashimoto's thyroiditis. But I didn't let the "what-ifs" get in my way. I just focu...

It is so important to get your mind and body ready long before you want to get pregnant. First and foremost, make sure you are ready to have this baby! You will want to have many essential components of your life in place before you actually conceive. Of course, you can't always plan things perfectly but as long as you do what you can, it can make a world of difference to support your body in conc...

What does a natural pregnancy actually mean? What does living a natural life mean? These are some of the concepts I explore on today's show. On today's show, I take you through my personal fertility backstory, which had a not so natural beginning. I give an overview of my entire pregnancy and birth story. You will have the chance to learn more about me while collecting some valuable tips along the...

Welcome to The Ultimate Baby Podcast! My motherhood journey has just begun after going through a natural pregnancy and home birth. I have learned (and will continue to learn) so much along the way and I'm excited to share this information with you in a brand new podcast! My approach is natural and holistic. I will be covering a variety of topics from optimizing fertility, diet and supplements duri...