The Village We All Deserve: A New Chapter in Infertility and TTC Support

06/05/25 • 6 min

Season 5 comes to a close with a heart-to-heart from host Jacqueline Baird—reflecting on the powerful stories shared, the community built, and a new chapter that’s just beginning.

In this special solo episode, Jacqueline opens up about her own fertility journey and the inspiration behind Your Fertility Village—a new support community for women navigating infertility, IVF, TTC, loss, surrogacy, or adoption.

She also shares:
💛 A look back at Season 5’s most meaningful moments
🎧 New Spotify playlists curated by topic (so you can find what you need, when you need it)
🌻 What to expect inside Your Fertility Village
📅 Season 6 will premiere August 21—with bonus episodes over the summer

If you’ve ever felt alone on your path to motherhood, this episode is for you.
👉 Join the waitlist for the Village at bit.ly/yourfertilityvillage

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Season 5 comes to a close with a heart-to-heart from host Jacqueline Baird—reflecting on the powerful stories shared, the community built, and a new chapter that’s just beginning.

If you’ve ever felt alone on your path to motherhood, this episode is for you.
👉 Join the waitlist for the Village at bit.ly/yourfertilityvillage

PLAYLISTS:

Connect with the podcast:

Facebook: Motherhood Intended Community
Instagram: @motherhood_intended
Leave a review for the podcast
Apply to be a guest on the show!

Send us a Text Message with questions, suggestions, or to just say hello!

Support the show

Previous Episode

Why Baby Bonding Matters More Than Baby Gear with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie

In this episode, Jacqueline sits down with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist and AAP spokesperson, to explore what truly builds a strong foundation between parents and their newborns. From NICU realities to bonding after surrogacy, this episode is a science-meets-heart deep dive into connection, communication, and ditching the pressure to “do it all.”

What you’ll learn:

Why bonding isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence
How early relational health impacts brain development
The science behind skin-to-skin contact and kangaroo care
What to know about birth plans, baby gear, and bonding expectations
How babies communicate through crying and cooing
The truth about sleep training, co-sleeping, and newborn needs
Why it’s okay if love doesn’t happen “at first sight”
How your baby benefits from your support system
Misconceptions about newborn needs and bonding “rules”
Why “you are enough” matters more than anything else

Questions answered in this episode:

What happens in the brain when a baby bonds with a caregiver?
Is it possible to bond deeply if you didn’t carry your baby?
Does skin-to-skin actually do anything physiologically?
What should you do if bonding doesn’t happen right away?
Are birth plans helpful—or harmful?
Is it okay if I’m not a “baby-wearing mom”?
Can babies really communicate through different cries?
What’s the science behind co-sleeping or sleep training?
How can parents build trust and resilience in their baby?
What do newborns really need most from us?

Connect with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie:

Instagram: @jopargalinkiemd
Book: The Baby Bonding Book: Connecting with Your Newborn
AAP Parent Resource: HealthyChildren.org

Connect with the podcast:

Facebook: Motherhood Intended Community
Instagram: @motherhood_intended
Leave a review for the podcast
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Motherhood Intended - The Village We All Deserve: A New Chapter in Infertility and TTC Support

Transcript

Hey friend. Welcome back to Motherhood Intended. My kids are officially on summer break and I couldn't be more excited for just that, a break. Slower mornings, more quality time as a family and less driving around town doing drop-offs and pickups for school and activities. I'm sure you've seen this on social media, there have been a lot of millennials posting about giving their kids a nineties style childhood, and let me tell you, I am here for it. We're talking a summer full of playing outsi