Motherhood Intended
Jacqueline Baird
Are you tired of scrolling your feed only to see the highlight reel version of motherhood? Join Jacqueline Baird, a passionate mom here to support other women on their unique journeys to motherhood and beyond.
You’ll hear from experts in the fields of women’s health, fertility, and family planning, as well as from the brave women who want their unique stories to be heard. We’ll talk about unexpected paths taken, miraculous moments experienced, and how we keep going on this beautiful and ever-changing journey as mom.
This podcast will also document Jacqueline’s current life as a mom of three, plus many reflections and insight from her decade long infertility journey including multiple losses, IVF, preterm deliveries, surrogacy, and more. Stay tuned as her family’s story continues to unfold.
If you feel like you can’t always relate to the picture-perfect stories you see, follow the podcast now and join a community that’s getting real about what it takes to be a mom.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Motherhood Intended episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Motherhood Intended for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Motherhood Intended episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
3 Simple Self-Care Hacks
Motherhood Intended
03/14/23 • 28 min
Jacqueline shares a quick vent session on what life has been like with her "three-nager" recently, which sparks the topic of simplifying your life when things are busy and overwhelming. She shares three simple self-care hacks that you can implement to streamline your oral health, vitamins, and wardrobe. It's time to level up and make yourself a priority, ladies!
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Season 4 Sneak Peak!
Motherhood Intended
08/01/24 • 6 min
The Motherhood Intended podcast, hosted by Jacqueline Baird, is coming back with Season 4! This show explores the journey to motherhood and all its challenges and joys. It aims to create a safe space to discuss topics such as infertility, family planning, mental health, and parenting. Jacqueline shares her own experiences and interviews other women and experts in the field. The podcast encourages connection and support among women navigating the complexities of motherhood. Season 4 is set to premiere on September 5th!
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TLDR:
- Motherhood doesn't always go as planned, and that's okay.
- The podcast provides a safe space to discuss fertility and motherhood.
- Connection and support are essential in the journey of motherhood.
- The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to motherhood, including infertility, hormones, adoption, and parenting hacks.
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Podcast Premieres January 9, 2023!
Motherhood Intended
12/19/22 • 3 min
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Navigating Fatherhood While Overcoming a Gambling Addiction
Motherhood Intended
02/06/24 • 59 min
In this transparent and relatable *bonus* podcast episode, Jacqueline shares her conversation with her brother Jake who opens up about his journey of becoming a father while simultaneously battling a gambling addiction. He discusses his struggles and transformation, sharing his process of acknowledging he had an addiction, tackling it head-on, and continuing to uphold his commitment to staying clean.
The episode highlights the importance of parental perspectives, honesty, resilience, personal growth, and maintaining a supportive network when facing addiction. Jake also emphasizes the potential dangers of prevalent societal influences, specifically for young people in the sphere of gambling, urging parents to equip their children with awareness and wisdom.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest
00:44 The Journey to Fatherhood: The Beginning
02:19 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy
05:28 The Reality of Parenthood: First Year Reflections
07:34 The Struggle with Gambling Addiction: A Candid Discussion
10:26 The Impact of Addiction on Personal Life and Relationships
13:21 The Turning Point: Acknowledging the Addiction
21:40 The Road to Recovery: Attending the First Meeting
26:50 The Impact of Parenthood on Recovery
27:59 The Role of Support in Overcoming Addiction
30:39 The Unexpected Challenges of Parenthood and Recovery
32:29 The Importance of Transparency in Recovery
34:19 Navigating Unforeseen Challenges in Recovery
39:23 The Role of Education in Preventing Addiction
45:54 The Ongoing Journey of Recovery and Parenthood
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A Doula's Guide to Crafting the Perfect Birth Plan
Motherhood Intended
09/20/24 • 40 min
In this episode, Jacqueline interviews Suzzie Vehrs, a doula and childbirth educator, who shares her expertise on creating personalized birth plans. Suzzie explains the importance of having a birth plan, how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, and the impact of these plans on postpartum experiences. This episode serves as an informative guide for expecting mothers, especially those who have faced infertility or pregnancy loss, empowering them to take control and make informed decisions for a positive birthing experience.
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- Instagram: @shebirthsbravely
- Email: [email protected]
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Intentional Parenting After a Pandemic, Grief, and More with Cara Tyrrell
Motherhood Intended
09/15/23 • 37 min
Cara has embraced her role as thought leader and fierce advocate for Pandemic parents raising the COVID Generation (GEN-C). Through keynotes, teacher training, and her podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.
In this episode, we'll chat about:
- Conscious and intentional parenting
- Raising children who are born after a loss
- Addressing the loss of a child with your living children
- How important it is to show your emotions to your kids
- Processing grief after loss before taking big leaps
- Post-pandemic parenting support for toddler moms
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• FREE GUIDE: 5 Mindful Mantras for Conscious Mamas Managing Toddler Meltdowns
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How to Focus on Your Family When You Also Need an Income with Micala Quinn
Motherhood Intended
07/27/23 • 41 min
Jacqueline is joined by Micala Quinn who has helped almost 3,000 moms start, grow and scale their own freelance business, which in turn gives them an opportunity to earn an income while also never missing a soccer practice or doctor’s appointment. She created an online course and community that gives corporate moms, stay-at-home-moms and other ambitious moms the step-by-step guide to financial freedom (without having to sell an MLM product to friends and family!).
Take a listen to learn how you can work smarter not harder, and never skip a beat with your kids.
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Surrogacy Update + Sick Kids & Hospital Stays
Motherhood Intended
02/06/23 • 29 min
Jacqueline gives some life updates including their surrogacy journey and her sons being admitted to the hospital with rhinovirus. She talks about having a great partner and knowing your strengths!
Listeners can also look forward to episode 10 coming this week as well! Jacqueline will be interviewing Ruthie Silver who is the host of the Talk Mommy To Me podcast.
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In order for the show to produce even more content and provide community support for women in all seasons of motherhood, we need your help! Motherhood Intended would love to be able to provide resources, support groups, courses, and community events in addition to the podcast. So please, consider make a donation to the show. Passing along the podcast and spreading the word helps too! It's time to start talking about mom life behind the typical highlight reel.
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BRCA Gene Mutation + IVF + Genetic Testing: Angela's Story
Motherhood Intended
11/17/23 • 50 min
Jacqueline is joined by Angela, a BRCA previvor and mom of twins. In this episode, Angela shares her journey to motherhood and educates listeners on the BRCA gene mutation. Take a listen to how she took control of her health, took preventative measures from passing this gene down to further generations, and how that paved the way to the family she has today.
In this episode...
- What is the BRCA gene?
- The effect of the BRCA gene mutation on your health
- Preventative double mastectomy
- IVF and genetic testing of embryos
- Egg donation
- Motherhood post fertility treatments
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BRCA information found here.
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When "Should" You Announce Your Pregnancy?
Motherhood Intended
08/31/23 • 30 min
Thanks to social media, pregnancy announcements are all the rage. The cute photos, gender reveals, curated videos... but if you've struggled with infertility or are experiencing pregnancy after loss, you may be wondering when "should" you share the news? Spoiler alert: there's no wrong answer.
Take a listen as Jacqueline shares when and how she announced her pregnancies (all five of them!) and how her different experiences can shed some light both on the pros of sharing your news early and waiting until you're further along.
Positive test? Go for it! First ultrasound? Sounds like a plan. 12 weeks? Classic. Anatomy scan? Great!
There are so many factors that play into a pregnant woman's decision as to when to share pregnancy news... personal preference, loss, infertility treatments, family, and so on. It's your baby, so do what feels right for you!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Motherhood Intended have?
Motherhood Intended currently has 80 episodes available.
What topics does Motherhood Intended cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Fertility, Women, Motherhood, Ivf, Infertility, Mental Health, Community, Miscarriage, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Kids.
What is the most popular episode on Motherhood Intended?
The episode title 'How to Create a Supportive Space with Feng Shui with Patricia Lohan' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Motherhood Intended?
The average episode length on Motherhood Intended is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Motherhood Intended released?
Episodes of Motherhood Intended are typically released every 6 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Motherhood Intended?
The first episode of Motherhood Intended was released on Dec 19, 2022.
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