The Mother Podcast
Information and discussion on holistic health for mothers. There are so many ways we can take charge of our and our families' health and wellbeing - especially when medical options are limited. Join us for conversations on fertility and pregnancy, birth and postpartum, uterine and breast health, hormones and mental health and all aspects of the lifelong experience of motherhood. Includes interviews with experts and practitioners, as well as information from podcast host Suzanne Maier, midwife and mother of 4 interesting children.
Podcasting since 2023 • 21 episodes
The Mother Podcast
Latest Episodes
Giving Birth in Ontario
In this episode, Suzanne speaks with Isabelle Milot, a midwife working in the Chatham-Kent region of Ontario. Isabelle is originally from Quebec, and has been practising midwifery in southwestern Ontario since 2006. She has chaired an Associati...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:50
Advocacy in Birth with Cáitlin Heavey
What is advocacy in birth?Why would anyone need an advocate for their birth and during their birth experience?This episode includes a discussion with Cáitlin Heavey, a birth doula and mentor, active birth and yoga teacher, birth educato...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:42
Breastfeeding Challenges with Dr Justice Reilly
In this episode, Suzanne speaks with Dr Justice Reilly, a specialist breast doctor and lactation consultant, about some of the challenges you may face while breastfeeding.Listen to this podcast to find out:the functi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:00:00
S2: Ep7 Preparing for Breastfeeding with Kat Prangle of Breastfeeding Lens
In this episode Suzanne and Kat Prangle of Breastfeedinglens offer practical tips and considerations when preparing to breastfeed.Pregnant women often say they want to breastfeed, but go into the experience with little or no preparation...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:37
S2: Ep6 Healing after Abortion. A discussion with India Elyn, author of Honouring the Loss
In this episode, Suzanne speaks with India Elyn – folk herbalist, birthkeeper, artist and a healer who helps people tend the threshold of pregnancy loss. India is the author of the book Honouring the Loss: A Holistic Guide to Healin...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:43