I've attended births of surrogates. And I've heard alot of controversy about surrogacy as well. I wanted to interview Chandra about her process in choosing to be a surrogate. In all things lives duality and it is important that we have a dialogue about how surrogacy looks everywhere in the world.
What can a healthy and ethical surrogacy look like?
Chandra followed her joy in this process and it is inspiring.
You can find Chandra on IG: chandra_lefandry
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I'm really excited for this episode to come out. I have Remi Doucet, national champion in pistol shooting, hunter and fire arm enthusiast and my friend. Having discussions with him and other people about firearms and crime have helped me open my mind to -- reality.
What keeps us safe? Why do we use firearms? Where is crime stemming from? Who uses guns? We share a border with who? What is the fear of regulated firearms costing us?
Remi brings light to these questions.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRjQ1SR62Fs
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Firearms and violent crime in Canada, 2023
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250225/dq250225a-eng.htm
As Trump complains about Canada, data shows most crime guns seized in GTA come from U.S.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/american-guns-gta-police-data-1.7466092
Incidents and victims of police-reported firearm-related violent crime, Canada, 2009 to 2023
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250225/cg-a001-eng.htm
Jail, Not Bail for Violent, Repeat Offenders
https://www.conservative.ca/cpc/jail_not_bail_for_violent_repeat_offenders/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7kgtCO0qvcCPJaQ_OpUCgffEY9drmqt-iYfSoy4uWLNIdK4T8mL7wi-HosQw_aem_BaC_E0ApFXFiNNbpkXhXPA
Canada’s crime rate narrowing gap with U.S., StatCan report finds
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/canadas-crime-gap-with-the-us-narrows-an-expert-says-policy-policing-may-explain-why/
Sachiko is a client at my previous clinic who had a vaginal breech birth with us with her first baby. She shares with us how she made the decision to have a vaginal birth instead of a planned C-section. She shares her birth story with us. She also shares about her diagnosis with gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage and difficulty with milk supply. Her birth happened 9 years ago. I help clarify some of these events.The recording shows that debriefing with your caregivers that were present at birth can provide alot of clarity around management and what happened. (and would be best sooner following the birth)Extra note: if you decide to take domeperidone to help increase your milk supply, it is imperative that when you stop the medication that you slowly decrease the medication. Please always inform yourself about risks and benefits, alternatives and your plan to get off any medication before taking them.
This recording does not offer any complete or accurate medical reference. This is a birth story. Please refer below for a better understanding of the research, guidelines, etc about VBB. For the best information, contact Betty-Anne Daviss R.M. to attend her presentations at conferences, etc.
To be in contact with Sachiko: @satchhatch
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Here are some resources and studies:
- SOGC guidelines: Management of Breech Presentation at Term
- The Term Breech Trial. Hannah et al. 2000
- PREMODA Study. Goffinet et al. 2006
On Macrosomia:
- Maternal and neonatal outcome after VBD at term of children weighing more or less than 3.8kg. Jennewein et al. 2018
- Risk factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in planned vaginal breech labours at term: a retrospective population based case control study. 2017
Video of VBB: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWSAFYgdoQ
- Experiences of clients wanting VBB. Homer et al. 2015
- Does breech delivery in an upright position instead of on the back improve outcomes and avoid cesareans? Louwen et al. 2016
Neonatal mortality rates
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01143.x (full article)
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12449
You can also refer to my passionate episode: the truth about vaginal breech birth - Episode 21
Sara is such a great example of a mother who makes her decisions intuitively. And so I wanted to ask her questions about how she makes decisions for the health and wellbeing of her children and family as a whole. She is also a great expander on being at peace with decisions that may be perceived as controversial.
I hope that you enjoy this episode!
You can find Sara on instagram @sjrrambo
You can find Sara's previous episode's here:
Intuively prepping for birth:
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/btR086yMxXb
On vitamin K:
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/CuKUG6yMxXb
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The studies on the effects of alcohol are interesting and complex. This is a great example of the more we learn, the less we know.
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I forgot to mention this while recording:
For years we have been told that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol is safe and even be beneficial in the case of red wine.
The researchers of a metanalysis reviewed 107 cohortstudies. They saw that the pro alcohol studies were funded by the alcohol industry and we’ve seen other studies showing that moderate consumption of alcohol can increase the risk for cancers of breast, esophagus, head and neckand are linked to high blood pressure and serious heart arrhythmias called atrial fibrillation.
https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2802963
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- The effects of low to moderate alcohol consumption andbinge drinking in early pregnancy on executive function in 5-year-old children 2012https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03397.x -Associations between low-moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and brain development in childhood https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158224000342?via%3Dihub
- Systematic review of effects of low–moderate prenatal alcohol exposure on pregnancy outcome https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01163.x
- Preconception paternal ethanol exposures inducealcohol-related craniofacial growth deficiencies in fetal offspring
https://www.jci.org/articles/view/167624
- Association of Preconception Paternal Alcohol ConsumptionWith Increased Fetal Birth Defect Risk
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2778779
- Preconception paternal alcohol exposure decreases IVFembryo survival and pregnancy success rates in a mouse model
https://academic.oup.com/molehr/article/29/2/gaad002/6986985?login=false
- Twin study confirms virtually identical prenatal alcohol exposures canlead to markedly different fetal alcohol spectrum disorder outcomesfetal genetics influences fetal vulnerability 2019 https://www.longdom.org/articles/twin-study-confirms-virtually-identical-prenatal-alcohol-exposures-can-lead-to-markedly-different-fetal-alcohol-spectrum.pdf
- Miscarriage higher for women drinking in the 1sttrimester (low or high amount): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937820307250
- Prenatal alcohol consumption and placental outcomeshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937821007456- Breastfeeding (Jack Newman): https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman/posts/alcohol-and-breastfeeding-happy-holidays-all-from-our-breastfeeding-clinic-in-to/422431411241244/
In this episode I add information to the part 1 episode.
Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26jMguReXVnRpnW47BENv7?si=V5k-FiwNQx-Pvecni-JaFQ
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In this episode, I discuss:
- what is vaginal seeding
- medical recommendations (realities of medicine) and pathogens
- research, where it's at
- ways of impacting the microbe of your baby (there are multiple ways)
- differences of babies born vaginally or by CSection in the longterm (specifically breech)
References:
- Partial restoration of the microbiota of cesarean-born infants via vaginal microbial transfer Dominguez-Bello et al 2016 https://www.nature.com/articles/nm.4039
- Oral administration of maternal vaginal microbes at birth to restore gut microbiome development in infants born by caesarean section: A pilot randomised placebo-controlled trial. Wilson et al. 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34186487/
- Naturalization of the microbiota developmental trajectory of Cesarean-born neonates after vaginal seeding. Song et al. 2021
https://www.cell.com/med/fulltext/S2666-6340(21)00203-8
- Effects of vaginal seeding on gut microbiota, body mass index, and allergy risks in infants born through cesarean delivery: a randomized clinical trial. Liu et al. 2022
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36334724/
- Maternal Bacterial Engraftment in Multiple Body Sites of Cesarean Section Born Neonates after Vaginal Seeding-a Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Maternal Bacterial Engraftment in Multiple Body Sites of Cesarean Section Born Neonates after Vaginal Seeding-a Randomized Controlled Trial. Mueller et al. 2023
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37074174/
The word I was looking for was antiseptic solution (detergent! :P )
In my practice I had only seen one of these studies before switching to a practice of everyone using the antiseptic solution pre-operatively. We are quick to jump to products!
Vaginal preparation with antiseptic solution before cesarean section for preventing postoperative infections. Haas et al. 2020.
The reason why endometriosis (uterine infection) is increasing is because CSection rates are going up (let's get to the root cause of the issue!). The biggest risk factors for infection is having had many vaginal exams after membranes have ruptures (water breaking).
Studies need to look at if antiseptic solutions are best given as prophylaxis to everyone or to those is risk factors or those who already have uterine infection before surgery.
In addition, how does the antiseptic affect the vaginal flora of mothers and babies (both with rupture membranes and intact membranes). Sunshine and gardening (soil) impacts our skin microbiome (things to possibly indulge in before birth and skin to skin with babe). Reducing sugar and yeast is good for our gut microbiome.
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After surrounding myself with pregnant women, I've re-re-realised that our culture needs to come back to reality when it comes to birth.
So I asked Amy to share her process of how she prepared for birth and motherhood. She got pregnant at the age of 38 and throughout her pregnancy made choices that enabled her to learn and choose what was right for her. She also shares what she would do differently.
This episode is full of wisdom and insights.
Amy tells us about:
- her pregnancy
- her birth story
- breastfeeding journey
- how she prepped
- how she advocated for herself
Ressources:
Fairplay: https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-book
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Here is a common question and how we manage it.
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Advocating for yourself is daunting. However, it doesn't have to be.
Everyone is disappointed in the health care system, care givers and receivers alike. How can you make your care a better experience, whether you are at an appointment, the ER, admitted in hospital, 8cm dilated?
I'm a retired midwife. I've had to advocate for my clients, myself (for my own care) and my colleagues and their clients. Clients have had to advocate for themselves too with me. I've had every role in this aspect of care.
Here are stories of my clients, me getting my care (ER and scheduled appointment), family stories, etc.
What do care providers want to hear if you are declining a procedure? What can make the conversation easy for everyone? What is the role of the care provider in this context?
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Ignorance is not bliss.
Advocacy starts with you. You might change something the entire hospital is doing. You might change your care providers career, like my client did with me. And you'll never know the true ripple effects of what you are standing up for.
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This episode dives into vitamin D. Do we really need to supplement? How can we test our levels? What are the optimal results? What about sunscreen, vitamin A, vitamin K, and sun exposure?
My guest, Erin, is a naturopath who is incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions about vitamin D. We discuss aspects of health that we don't get from conventional health care.
You can find Erin here: https://www.erinkaspareknd.com/
https://somersethealth.ca/dr-erin-kasparek
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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Christopher Balkaran, host of the Open Minds podcast, where he speaks with guests whose knowledge and perspectives often challenge the mainstream narrative.
How does Christopher speak publicly about politically charged topics while working in the public sector? How does he hold space for people with opposing views—and why does he do it?
This episode is both inspiring and thought-provoking. It highlights the value of curiosity and the importance of not letting ourselves be narrowly defined by political views.
Christopher also shares updates on gender identity laws in New Brunswick schools and offers a clear summary of what’s currently happening with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada—including how it relates to children.
🎙 Christopher’s website and podcast: christopherbalkaran.com
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Today I’m joined by Sophia Wood-Massicotte to explore Ayurvedic medicine and how we can incorporate some of its wisdom into our everyday lives.
We discuss:
What Ayurveda is
How to stay cool during the summer heat
The stages of life through an Ayurvedic lens
Burnout and the pace of our culture
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Moon Body Wisdom: A Ritual Guide to Reclaiming Your Feminine RhythmThis sacred ritual guide is an invitation to reconnect with the intelligence of your cyclical nature—through lunar rhythms, feminine archetypes, journaling prompts, rituals, and nourishing practices.Whether you’re new to feminine embodiment or deep in your own journey, this guide will support you in remembering what it feels like to live in harmony with your body's natural rhythm in whichever stage of life you are in. Download your free ritual guide here
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SACRED CYCLES WOMEN'S RETREAT Sept 19-21, 2025 | La Pêche, Québec, CanadaThis retreat was born from a deep desire to create a space where women can remember the ancient rhythms that live within us—our breath, our bodies, our cycles, our connection to Nature and to one another. Set on the shores of a quiet lake, surrounded by pine trees and stillness, this is your invitation to slow down, to come home to yourself, to feel held by sacred practices, soulful sisterhood, and the steady wisdom of the Earth. This is not just a retreat, it’s a homecoming—to your body, your intuition, and your feminine power.If your heart is saying YES, I would love to hold a space for you in our circle.You can learn more and reserve your spot here: https://sophiawoodmassicotte93.lpages.co/sacredcyclesretreat/cheerful-designer884.kit.com
I was inspired to share this method of coping using simple in breath and out breath with an intention.
It is a great tool to move out of hopelessness and helplessness in basically any situation, from the little things to the mega things.
This is my variation of what Pema Chodron writes and how I saw my clients use variations of it to empower themselves in the thick of having their babies.
Enjoy!
Resources:
The places that scare you by Pema Chodron
Picture: from the gene keys
In this episode, I discuss the evidence for the precautionary and other indications and for induction.
Why are we inducing women?
What are we not studying? What is clear and not clear?
Is the intention of induction the same as the impact it is having?
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Ressources:
Researcher and former midwife, blog and books for clients and HCP: https://www.sarawickham.com/time/
Henci Goer (blog and book): https://hencigoer.com/
Experience of induction of labour: a cross-sectional postnatal survey of women at UK maternity units. Harkness. 2023. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.11.30.22282928v2.full.pdf
Intrapartum interventions and outcomes for women and children following induction of labour at term in uncomplicated pregnancies: a 16-year population-based linked data study. Dahlen 2021. https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/11/6/e047040.full.pdf
A population-based cohort study of breastfeeding according to gestational age at term delivery. Lutsiv et al. 2013 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23919904/
Is the increasing prevalence of labor induction accompanied by changes in pregnancy outcomes? An observational study of all singleton births at gestational weeks 37–42 in Norway during 1999–2019. Haavaldsen 2022 https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.14
Induction of labour and emergency caesarean section in English maternity services: Examining outcomes is needed before recommending changes in practice. Seijmonsbergen-Schermers et al 2022
Labor Induction at 39 Weeks in Low-Risk Term Pregnancies and Risk of Perinatal Death. 2022. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361344480_Labor_Induction_at_39_Weeks_in_Low-Risk_Term_Pregnancies_and_Risk_of_Perinatal_Death_A263
Effects of induction of labor prior to post-term in low-risk pregnancies: a systematic review. Rydahl 2019. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30299344/
Induction of labor and cesarean birth in lower-risk nulliparous women at term: A retrospective cohort study. Butler et al. 2024. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/birt.12806
Regional practice variation in induction of labor in the Netherlands: Does it matter? A multilevel analysis of the association between induction rates and perinatal and maternal outcomes. Offerhaus et al 2023
Temporal trends in fetal mortality at and beyond term and induction of labor in Germany 2005–2012: data from German routine perinatal monitoring. Schawrz 2015. https://paperity.org/p/73434444/temporal-trends-in-fetal-mortality-at-and-beyond-term-and-induction-of-labor-in-germany
A systematic scoping review of clinical indications for induction of labour. Coates 2020 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31995603/
Acidemia at birth, related to obstetric characteristics and to oxytocin use, during the last two hours of labor. Jonsson 2009 bhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00016340802220352
Ontario Midwives on advanced maternal age: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/sites/default/files/Pregnancy-beyond-40-midwives-PUB.pdf
Good morning!
In this episode, I discuss the "evidence" there is for monitoring the fetal heart rate in pregnancy and in labour and the outcomes of the recommendations we follow.
I cover:
- definitions and different ways of listening to the baby's heart rate
- the management and evidence for low risk women
- the management and evidence for "high" risk women
- I touch on the evidence of certain indications (meconium, VBAC, vaginal breech birth, preterm labour, oxytocin administration, reduced fetal movement)
- Where the research has been focused and what we should be better assessing in studies
- Who benefits from our management of fetal assessment
- Industrial betrayal
- Expansion in choosing different care and also providing evidence based care/ thorough informed choice
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Some references:
- Association of Ontario midwives: https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/esw
- SOGC: https://www.jogc.com/article/S1701-2163(23)00394-8/abstract
- MOREOB: https://sgsolutions.salusglobal.com/en_ca/
- Birth Small Talk blog by Kirsten Small PhD and MD: https://birthsmalltalk.com/blog/
- Dublin trial 1985: https://www.ajog.org/article/0002-9378(85)90619-2/abstract
- Jonsonn M et al. Acidemia at birth, related to obstetric characteristics and to oxytocin use, during the last two hours of labor. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00016340802220352- Andersen M et al. Can Intrapartum Cardiotocography Predict Uterine Rupture among Women with Prior Caesarean Delivery?: A Population Based Case-Control Study. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0146347
- Kirkwood S et al. Effects of Electronic Fetal-Heart-Rate Monitoring, as Compared with Periodic Auscultation, on the Neurologic Development of Premature Infants. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199003013220904
- Mancuso A et al. Effects of antepartum electronic fetal monitoring on maternal emotional state. https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1080/00016340701823892
- Indications for CTG:
file:///Users/lyanne/Downloads/Indications-for-intrapartum-electronic-fetal-monitoring%20(1).pdf
- Small et al. Intrapartum cardiotocograph monitoring and perinatal outcomes for women at risk: Literature review. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S187151921930825X?via%3Dihub
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The definition of the start of active labour is actually controversial. What we define as the start of active labour is not well evidence based. Timing of admission/active labour impacts the outcomes of birth and might be the biggest determinant for CSection rates. Here's a summary of the evidence, my experience and the importance of timing of the start of active labour.
For clients, this episode might make you better understand decisions that you baby catcher has to make and better understand why early labour at home is important.
Here is some of the evidence on this topic:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26344012/
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=102755
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1016/j.ijgo.2005.12.016
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2928658/
Contemporary Patterns of Spontaneous Labor With NormalNeonatal Outcomes by Zhang et al. 2010. Obstet. Gynecol.
When I became a midwife, a purpose of mine was to contribute to the reduction of adverse outcome including maternal mortality. This episode has a purpose of starting dialogue, bringing attention to important and devastating statistics that we need to be proactive about. This will require controversial discussion.
Ressources for grieving including bereavement:
- Episode on grief: https://youtu.be/Jdetw9Qypsw
- Book: The Song: The Transformational Power of Grief by Lee Nugan
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My blogs from over seas:
- http://pintobeanshaiti.blogspot.ca/
- http://babycatcherinindia.blogspot.ca/
Other ressources on maternal mortality in Canada:
- https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310075601
- https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2137916/klinger-strep-a-infection-baby-death?fbclid=IwY2xjawKJtIBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoWmRJVEFVMnhEdHJlWUpWAR5MpFrzS5orJGarfJddg-w-hWsBVJa9Cc382U61lI97gHRj35HNMYWAokd_lw_aem_arvuJdETPCrab38XIxjtLg#:~:text=It%20was%20a%20Friday%20in,of%20three%20was%20pronounced%20dead
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/tracking-maternal-deaths-rising-1.7249939
- https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.25.25326460v1
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Here is a question people are talking about. Oxytocin is administered to many women in labour. Does it impact our mental health in the postpartum phase?
Studies I discussed regarding this topic:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5310833/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/birt.12198
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01819.x
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00737-018-0913-3
Omega 3 for depressive symptoms:
Episode on eating fish: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/wht2kw2CZSb
PPD and omega 3: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29860183/
Gut microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19338686/
Sugar (insulin) and mental health: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212877816300746
Episode on vitamin K for newborns: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OGdhgZoZ4Sb
You can find me on instagram: @lyanne.pinto
This podcast is on spotify, on apple podcasts and youtube https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto1