# maternal (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover maternal. Page: Feed: --- ## [Chamber of Mothers is Launching in…](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/chamber-of-mothers-arkansas) _2026-08-18 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ We’re excited to move into the Heartland with two new chapters. 👀 ## [Budget Priorities & Democracy; National Childcare Solutions; Censorship in National Parks; Advancing Paid Family/Medical Leave](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/budget-priorities-democracy-national-childcare-solutions-censorship-in-national-parks-advancing-paid-familymedical-leave) _2026-08-17 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we delve into federal budget priorities, discussing we're all needed to make democracy still work despite the economic squeeze families face. After that, we look at the National Childcare Convention, exploring solutions to the ongoing childcare crisis. Following that segment, we highlight the importance of protecting our national parks from censorship and other… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260816_Ep608-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [Your struggles ---\> changed systems](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/your-struggles-changed-systems) _2026-08-16 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ Masterclass: How to tell your personal story in a way that makes progress for moms ## [Week 32: Chad](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-32-chad) _2026-08-14 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Low use of modern contraception and Jarret de Boeuf ## [What's going on with Head Start?](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/whats-going-on-with-head-start) _2026-08-13 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ What has happened recently with the federally funded early childhood education program, what worries us, and how to take action. ## [How to be a lactivist.](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/how-to-be-a-lactivist-38b) _2026-08-07 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ It’s National Breastfeeding Month and I have a lot of thoughts… ## [AUDIO -- How to be a lactivist](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/how-to-be-a-lactivist) _2026-08-07 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ It’s National Breastfeeding Month and I have some thoughts… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210214264/7bb6c35e7c02e5ef83d3a4be301aa368.mp3) ## [Week 31: Thailand](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-31-thailand) _2026-08-07 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Modern contraception and Khao Soi w/ Papaya Salad ## [The maternal health bill that just passed the House, how Denver aims to go big on childcare, and NYC parents' night out](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/the-maternal-health-bill-that-just) _2026-08-06 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ What we're reading, following, and celebrating as we close out summer. ## [Week 30: Türkiye](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-30-turkiye) _2026-07-31 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Refugee host and Kahvaltı ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q3pcDJ4wSF60) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [The healthcare system isn't working for moms](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/the-healthcare-system-isnt-working) _2026-07-30 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ What Chamber of Mothers CEO Erin Erenberg told a convening of House Democrats about affordability, maternal health, and the cost of inaction last week in Washington, D.C. ## [No Country for Mothers; Protecting Vital Family Programs; Running for Office Matters; Moving from Presence to Power](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/no-country-for-mothers-protecting-vital-family-programs-running-for-office-matters-moving-from-presence-to-power) _2026-07-27 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we start by exploring a powerful new documentary film from Moms First that highlights structural barriers and challenges mothers face in America. After that, we discuss the concerning attacks on vital food, nutrition, and healthcare programs – and how to counter misleading narratives. Next, we delve into critical issues like the childcare and affordability crisis.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260727_Ep606-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy](https://smfm2018.libsyn.com/acetaminophen-use-during-pregnancy) _2026-07-27 · SMFM's Podcast Series_ In this SMFM Podcast episode, Dr. Kecia Gaither and Dr. Ahize Eke discuss SMFM's updated statement on acetaminophen use during pregnancy. They examine concerns about possible associations between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes, review the limitations of the available evidence, and explain why acetaminophen remains a first-line treatment for pain and fever during… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/smfm2018/Acetaminophen_Using_During_Pregnancy.mp3?dest-id=669554) ## [Week 29: Syria](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-29-syria) _2026-07-24 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Refugee origin and Kibbeh Bil Sanieh ## [Introducing: Moms at Recess](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/introducing-moms-at-recess) _2026-07-24 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ Your federal legislators are coming home in August. Our first-of-its-kind campaign helps you meet with them to push for the change all moms need. ## [What if navigating healthcare (as a woman) didn't have to be so stressful?](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/what-if-navigating-healthcare-as) _2026-07-21 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Last week's conversation with Priya Bathija from The Women's Health Playbook. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206132340/764bd798018e793f13000b13b0c820ae.mp3) ## [AUDIO -- What if navigating healthcare (as a woman) didn't have to be so stressful?](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/audio-what-if-navigating-healthcare) _2026-07-21 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Last week's conversation with Priya Bathija from The Women's Health Playbook. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207581951/896edfb1f7ebbff51f07786316167247.mp3) ## [65. Dopamine’s Role in Remodelling the Maternal Brain](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mommybrainrevisited/episodes/65--Dopamines-Role-in-Remodelling-the-Maternal-Brain-e3m759n) _2026-07-17 · Dr. Jodi Pawluski · Mommy Brain Revisited_ In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited , host Dr. Jodi Pawluski speaks with Dr. Jennifer O'Chan at Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. They discuss Dr O’Chan’s recent Nature paper investigating how pregnancy and postpartum reshape the maternal brain through long-lasting epigenetic changes. Her work shows that reproductive experience produces… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15ad2f68/podcast/play/122966775/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F6f1cafe8-4b29-64a4-a7a6-b3777c073d3b.mp3) ## [Week 28: Population Boom or Bust?](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-28-population-boom-or-bust) _2026-07-17 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ World Population Day and Dumplings (so many dumplings) ## [You're invited: Our next Town Hall (+ how to meet with your Rep. while they're home next month!)](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/july-town-hall-meet-your-rep) _2026-07-16 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ Our summer 'Town Hall' meeting is all about getting face time with your elected officials when they are home on August 'Recess' ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kaqxvRj167QE) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [6 staples for your summer 'mom uniform'](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/mom-uniform) _2026-07-14 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ Chamber of Mothers merch, just in time for high summer. ## [Voting Rights Under Attack; Protecting Free Speech; Learning from Progressive Wins; Economic Costs of Abortion Bans](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/voting-rights-under-attack-protecting-free-speech-learning-from-progressive-wins-economic-costs-of-abortion-bans-0) _2026-07-13 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we start out discussing how a proposed bill threatens voting rights and why it's tied to a housing bill. After that, we delve into the attacks on the First Amendment and how to protect freedom of speech. Following that segment, we highlight spectacular progressive wins happening around the country and the key lessons we can learn from them. Finally, we close the show… ## [What postpartum moms really need, according to a top OB/GYN](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/what-postpartum-moms-really-need) _2026-07-12 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ An exclusive conversation with OB/GYN Onouwem U. Nseyo, MD from our Power Breakfast in Washington, D.C. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204147213/ce4d6b915d7a8f63fc01dee6b837d38c.mp3) ## [Week 27: Mozambique](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-27-mozambique) _2026-07-10 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Sex Ratio at age 65+ and Caril De Camaro ## [Before we head back to D.C. next week...](https://chamberofmothers.substack.com/p/6-bills-worth-knowing-before-august) _2026-07-09 · Chamber of Mothers · Chamber of Mothers_ Plus, announcing our new Chair of the Board, a new national maternal health initiative taking shape, and a preview of our first-of-its-kind advocacy campaign next month. ## [The placebo effect is real](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/the-placebo-effect-is-real) _2026-07-07 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Benefits and risks of a cure that’s all in your head ## [AUDIO -- The placebo effect is real](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/audio-the-placebo-effect-is-real) _2026-07-07 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Benefits and risks of a cure that's all in your head [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205664200/2e7f4e38e0a7c94514ab1168d875e74b.mp3) ## [Big wins in North Carolina; Safe streaming for kids; West Virginia child care victory; Birthright citizenship decision](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/big-wins-in-north-carolina-safe-streaming-for-kids-west-virginia-child-care-victory-birthright-citizenship-decision) _2026-07-06 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we start by celebrating significant policy wins for families in North Carolina, including advancements in childcare subsidies and paid parental leave, and discuss how state-level progress influences national policy. After that, we explore the challenges parents (and children) face with current digital media and delve into solutions for creating safer streaming… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260706_Ep605-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [Week 26: Azerbaijan](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-26-azerbaijan) _2026-07-03 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Sex Ratio at Birth and Shah Plov ## [Week 25: The Demography Matters World Cup Simulator](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-25-the-demography-matters-world) _2026-06-26 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ (The final World Cup themed post, promise) ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1nYa5UaVrzgW) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Celebrating Dads, New Leaders Raising Hope, Talk About Mom Power, Reproductive Rights at Risk](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/celebrating-dads-new-leaders-raising-hope-talk-about-mom-power-reproductive-rights-at-risk) _2026-06-22 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we start by highlighting impactful work engaging dads, especially around Father's Day. After that, we explore the rise of mom candidates who are stepping into leadership roles with fresh perspectives and the potential to drive change. Next, we delve into the power of mom activism, examining how mothers are organizing to make significant impacts in their communities and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260622_Ep604-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [64. How a Second Pregnancy Reshapes the Maternal Brain](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mommybrainrevisited/episodes/64--How-a-Second-Pregnancy-Reshapes-the-Maternal-Brain-e3klat8) _2026-06-19 · Dr. Jodi Pawluski · Mommy Brain Revisited_ In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited , host Dr. Jodi Pawluski speaks with Dr. Elseline Hoekzema about her recent research on how pregnancy reshapes the brain—and whether those changes happen differently during a second pregnancy. Drawing on longitudinal brain imaging studies, Dr. Hoekzema explains how many of the structural brain changes observed in first-time mothers reappear during a second… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15ad2f68/podcast/play/121334120/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-11%2F7770241a-f1a9-df2a-e7ad-95815d9cf0ac.mp3) ## [Week 24: Special World Cup Edition](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-24-special-world-cup-edition) _2026-06-19 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ A soccer-themed recap and Tükürük köfte ## [Why Does the U.S. Fertility Rate Include 14-Year-Olds?](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/why-does-the-us-fertility-rate-include) _2026-06-18 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Can we just move the fuck away from this already?! ## [AUDIO -- Why Does the U.S. Fertility Rate Include 14-Year-Olds?](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/audio-why-does-the-us-fertility-rate) _2026-06-18 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Can we just move the fuck away from this already?! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202503869/03bfa5ede10267f8f972bcb957c013e5.mp3) ## [Week 23: Spain](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-23-spain) _2026-06-12 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Age at Marriage and Tapas ## [Voting Rights; Inside Beltway Updates; Public Education Threats; Tennessee Redistricting Battles](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/voting-rights-inside-beltway-updates-public-education-threats-tennessee-redistricting-battles) _2026-06-08 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we delve into the power of voting, discussing resources to help navigate voting rights. Following that, we explore the latest happenings in Washington DC, offering insights into the political landscape and how you can make an impact. Next, we tackle threats to public education, emphasizing the importance of local elections and leadership in shaping educational policy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260608_Ep602-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [“Great parents are made, not born”](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/great-parents-are-made-not-born) _2026-06-07 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ VIDEO -- Talking all things \*Dad Brain\* with Dr. Darby Saxbe [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200332051/e304d2612b8147a2f88bb423d4ddfd48.mp3) ## [AUDIO -- “Great parents are made, not born”](https://maternalstressproject.substack.com/p/audio-great-parents-are-made-not) _2026-06-07 · Molly Dickens, PhD · The Maternal Stress Project_ Talking all things \*Dad Brain\* with Dr. Darby Saxbe [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200786719/d65cf5ebfb5159b8ad2d0d8eb01a8a83.mp3) ## [Week 22: Nepal](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-22-nepal) _2026-06-05 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Age at Marriage and Suntala Sadheko ## [Week 21: USA (Again)](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-21-usa-again) _2026-05-29 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Maternal Mortality and Nashville Hot Chicken ## [Week 20: Australia](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-20-australia) _2026-05-22 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Maternal mortality and Vegemite ## [63. Fatherhood, Motivation, and the Paternal Brain](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mommybrainrevisited/episodes/63--Fatherhood--Motivation--and-the-Paternal-Brain-e3jjck1) _2026-05-19 · Dr. Jodi Pawluski · Mommy Brain Revisited_ In this episode of Mommy Brain Revisited , host Dr. Jodi Pawluski speaks with Dr. James Rilling from the Department of Psychology at Emory University about his recent paper published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology special issue on the parental brain. The conversation explores how fatherhood changes the brain, with a focus on motivation, reward, and neural mechanisms involved in paternal… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/15ad2f68/podcast/play/120221761/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2F93f0d9cb-54ba-1d21-c793-c50ee780138e.mp3) ## [Stellar Congressional Leaders on Addressing the Affordability Crisis; SNAP and Children's Wellbeing; Maternal Health Developments; Tackling Economic Security for Families](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/stellar-congressional-leaders-on-addressing-the-affordability-crisis-snap-and-childrens-wellbeing-maternal-health-developments-tackling-economic-security-for-families) _2026-05-18 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we are joined by stellar leaders in Congress as we dive into the ongoing affordability crisis impacting families across the nation. We also explore SNAP, discussing how the Farm Bill and DHS funding cuts are endangering the wellbeing of millions of children. We also turn our attention to the state of maternal health in the U.S., highlighting recent developments.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260518_Ep599-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [Week 19: Sierra Leone](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-19-sierra-leone) _2026-05-15 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ Maternal Mortality and Fish Huntu ## [#MomPower: The Rising Power of Moms; Inspiring Mom & Care Infrastructure Rising Leaders; Celebrating Moms' Advocacy; Moms Saving Democracy](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/mompower-the-rising-power-of-moms-inspiring-mom-care-infrastructure-rising-leaders-celebrating-moms-advocacy-moms-saving-democracy) _2026-05-11 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we focus in on #MomPower! The show kicks things off with a discussion about moms and how they're leading policy change. After that, we explore the inspiring journey of mom candidates who are advocating for family-supportive policies. Next, we celebrate Mother's Day initiatives, highlighting the essential advocacy work led by moms. Finally, we close the show by… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260511_Ep598-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [Week 18: Rwanda](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-18-rwanda) _2026-05-08 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ U5MR and Igisafuliya ## [Approaching the Blank Document: gamification of manuscript writing from a trainee's perspective](https://smfm2018.libsyn.com/approaching-the-blank-document-gamification-of-manuscript-writing-from-a-trainees-perspective) _2026-05-05 · SMFM's Podcast Series_ In this episode of the SMFM Podcast Series, Dr. Rachel Harrison is joined by Dr. Minhazur Sarker to discuss one of the most common challenges in academic medicine: turning research into a completed manuscript. Despite the time and effort invested in research, a significant portion of work presented at conferences never reaches publication, limiting its impact on clinical care and future studies.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/smfm2018/Approaching_the_Blank_Document_Gamification_of_manuscript_writing_from_a_trainees_perspective.mp3?dest-id=669554) ## [The Power of Age-Appropriate Sex Ed, Immigration Policies and Our Children, Maternal Mental Health Month, & MomsRising Mother's Day Actions in DC](https://momsrising.libsyn.com/breaking-through-with-kristin-rowe-finkbeiner-may-4-2026) _2026-05-04 · Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)_ On the radio show this week, we start out covering the importance of age-appropriate sex education and why it's a fundamental plank of a healthy democracy. After that, we dive into two new reports from CLASP that detail the harmful ripple effects of out-of-control immigration enforcement on the safety and development of our youngest children. Following that segment, we recognize Maternal Mental… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/momsrising/MomsRising_20260504_Ep597-mixdown.mp3?dest-id=99697) ## [Week 17: Estonia](https://apoorvajadhav.substack.com/p/week-17-estonia) _2026-05-01 · Apoorva Jadhav · Demography Matters_ U5MR and Frikadellisupp