# perinatal (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover perinatal. Page: Feed: --- ## [S10 E3: The True Value of a Postpartum Village](https://incast.libsyn.com/s10-e3-the-true-value-of-a-postpartum-village) _2026-07-07 · InCast_ In today's fast-paced and often disconnected world, many new parents find themselves navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with far less support than previous generations. In this episode, we explore the powerful role of community in maternal and family well-being and why rebuilding a modern-day "village" may be one of the most important ways to improve postpartum outcomes. Drawing from her… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_10_GabrielaGerhart.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Alex Ruck Keene talks Cheshire West, the Supreme Court ruling and what it means for you](https://omny.fm/shows/learn-on-the-go-the-community-care-podcast/alex-ruck-keene-talks-cheshire-west-the-supreme-court-ruling-and-what-it-means-for-you) _2026-06-09 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ A manually transcribed transcript of this podcast is available here . Welcome to Learn on the go , the podcast from Community Care Inform, where we discuss the issues affecting social workers and social care practitioners. This is a special, one-off edition of Learn on the go , discussing the seismic Supreme Court ruling on 2 June 2026 which overruled its own decision in P v Cheshire West and… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/e6b0eae3-6937-4fab-85bf-b46400b463f9/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S10 E2: Increasing Stability in a Transition to Parenthood](https://incast.libsyn.com/season-10-episode-2-increasing-stabilityin-a-transition-to-parenthood) _2026-05-18 · InCast_ In a world that feels increasingly uncertain—from global conflict and community tension to lingering stress carried forward from the pandemic—expecting and new parents are holding more emotional weight than ever before. This episode explores how stress shows up during the childbearing years and, more importantly, how perinatal professionals can help parents feel grounded, supported, and capable… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_10_Gabrielle_KaufmanHorizontal_1.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [S10 E1: The Induction Question: Evidence, Agency, and Informed Choice](https://incast.libsyn.com/season-9-episode-8-the-induction-question-evidence-agency-and-informed-choice) _2026-04-13 · InCast_ Induction has quietly become one of the most common interventions in childbirth—so common that many parents assume it's inevitable or automatically safer. In this episode, we slow the conversation way down and take a careful, evidence-based look at how induction became routine, what the research actually shows, and why so many families are encouraged to induce without hearing the full story. With… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_10_HenciGoerHorizontal.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Season 2 Episode 6 - county lines: playing the long game](https://omny.fm/shows/learn-on-the-go-the-community-care-podcast/season-2-episode-6-county-lines) _2026-02-26 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ A manually transcribed transcript of this podcast is available here . Welcome to Learn on the go , the podcast from Community Care Inform, where we discuss the issues affecting social workers and social care practitioners. This episode looks at county lines and child criminal exploitation. Discussing this is Adam Elliott, founder of The Long Game , a youth-led intervention to reduce young people's… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/6eeded32-472d-4a16-9754-b3fc00e59b48/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S9 E7: A Modern Approach to Advanced Maternal Age: From Screening to Support](https://incast.libsyn.com/s9-e7-a-modern-approach-to-advanced-maternalage-fromscreening-to-support) _2026-02-17 · InCast_ In this rich and reassuring conversation, Debbie sits down once again with Dr. Lexi Hill, a Maternal–Fetal Medicine specialist, to unpack what advanced maternal age really means today. Together, they demystify the risks, clarify what's truly important in prenatal care, and offer practical guidance for parents, educators, and birth professionals alike. From essential screenings and advocacy tips to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_9_Lexi_HillPart2V2.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Season 2 Episode 5 - welfare benefits](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-5-welfare-benefits--69520222) _2026-01-30 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ This episode focuses on welfare benefits and support in England and Wales. The welfare benefits system is designed to provide financial support to individuals and families in need. However, according to a report published in 2025 by Policy in Practice, over 7 million households in the UK are missing out on benefits and support due to limited awareness, complexity in the benefits system and stigma… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/658c7cb9-cd7a-46ff-b331-b3e700c06b88/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S9 E6: When Pregnancy Becomes "High-Risk": An Educator's Guide to Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Care](https://incast.libsyn.com/season-9-episode-6-when-pregnancy-becomes-high-risk-an-educators-guide-tomaternal-fetal-medicinemfmcare) _2026-01-08 · InCast_ When a pregnancy is labeled "high-risk" and families are transferred from standard pregnancy care to a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist, it can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and even like a personal setback. Emotions like fear, confusion, and self-doubt are common for parents, but finding balance during this transition is essential. Staying engaged and empowered isn't just good for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_9_Lexi_Hill_Part1.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Season 2 Episode 4 - the occupational therapist's role in eating disorder treatment](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-4-the-occupational-therapist-s-role-in-eating-disorder-treatment--69073792) _2025-12-16 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ Welcome to Learn on the go, a Community Care Inform podcast, where we discuss the issues affecting social workers and social care practitioners. This episode focuses on eating disorders in adults and the support that occupational therapists can provide. Beat, the UK's eating disorder charity, estimates that 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder and, contrary to popular belief,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/d7ca318c-a39d-4163-8591-b3e700c06b92/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [Season 2 Episode 3 - working with fathers in child protection](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-3-working-with-fathers-in-child-protection--68724792) _2025-11-28 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ In this episode, Philip Heslop, assistant professor of Social Work at Northumbria University, explores the vital topic of engaging fathers within the child protection system. In this discussion, Philip Heslop shares insights from his decades of experience regarding why fathers are often overlooked or excluded in social work practice, despite representing a significant portion of the population.… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/5bfefe2c-6086-49b2-aa81-b3e700c0700a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lSiFvGbwJG2O) _2025-11-28 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Season 2 Episode 2 - overcoming the barriers to exiting prostitution](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-2-overcoming-the-barriers-to-exiting-prostitution--68313151) _2025-10-31 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ This episode looks at the barriers faced by women who want to exit prostitution. Discussing the issue with us is Carol, who has lived experience of prostitution and whose name we have changed to protect her identity. Carol was subjected to prostitution for 50 years before successfully exiting in her 60s. She wanted to share her story to highlight the complexities that can result in women being… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/9edb116d-6452-48a6-b944-b3e700c06dcf/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S9 E5: Supporting Families Through Pregnancy & Infant Loss: What Birth Workers Need to Know with Ashley Rose Salvitti](https://incast.libsyn.com/supporting-families-through-pregnancy-infant-loss-what-birth-workers-need-to-know-with-ashley-rose-salvitti) _2025-10-21 · InCast_ Pregnancy often begins with joy and anticipation—but for some , it ends in unimaginable heartbreak. In this powerful episode, we explore what happens when pregnancy ends in loss, and how doulas, birth workers, and loved ones can offer meaningful support. T his episode offers insight into the complexity of perinatal grief, the power of presence, and practical strategies for compassionate care.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Ashley_Rose_V1.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [S9 E4 Insights on Perinatal Mental Health from PROSPER Leaders: Practical Tips for Educators and Doulas](https://incast.libsyn.com/s9-e4-insights-on-perinatal-mental-health-from-prosper-leaders-practical-tips-for-educators-and-doulas) _2025-09-30 · InCast_ We're diving into a vital topic that touches the heart of our work as birth professionals: supporting mental health during the perinatal period. Whether you're a childbirth educator, a doula, or another type of birth professional, your role is uniquely positioned to offer meaningful support during one of the most emotionally complex times in a person's life. Perinatal Mental Health Disorders… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/PROSPER_Talking_about_Perinatal_Mental_Health.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Season 2 Episode 1: parental conflict](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-1-parental-conflict--67366134) _2025-09-26 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ This episode focuses on working with ‘parental conflict’ (this is the phrase we tend to hear, though we discuss that there may be more helpful language we can use). Terminology aside, it’s clear that professional involvement in the very personal dynamics of a couple’s relationship and how it may be impacting their child or children can be extremely challenging and uncomfortable for both the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/ee25da0c-bc37-46ef-93b3-b3e700c06e61/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S9 E3 Inside the Newborn Mind: Tools for Teaching Parents How to Understand Their Babies](https://incast.libsyn.com/s9-e3-inside-the-newborn-mind-tools-for-teaching-parents-how-to-understand-their-babies) _2025-07-22 · InCast_ Hillary helps us learn how newborns experience their brand-new world —and how we as educators and doulas can help families understand them in ways they may have never been taught. Rather than seeing babies as a blob to be shaped, we can recognize them as fully formed people with unique needs. Transitioning from an internal dark, warm, water-filled home to the bright, ever-changing world can be… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_9_HillaryMenkeAudio.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Season 1 Episode 6: Authentic leadership skills - feedback, trust and psychological safety](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-1-episode-6-authentic-leadership-skills-feedback-trust-and-psychological-safety--66756638) _2025-06-27 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ This episode focuses on leadership skills and style - in particular the crucial role of feedback which can sometimes be seen as mainly about staff performance and a less comfortable or even fear-inducing aspect of any kind of leadership or supervisory role. Our guests today are keen to discuss and demonstrate how feedback is a much broader part of developing your own leadership style and something… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/fed30560-faec-45fb-8e5a-b3e700c06da7/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S9 E2 Gentle Sleep Support with Sierra Brooks](https://incast.libsyn.com/s9-e2-gentle-sleep-support-with-sierra-brooks) _2025-06-03 · InCast_ Join us as we explore gentle sleep support—for both parents and babies—with Sierra Brooks, CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula, Gentle Sleep Coach, and Certified Lactation Counselor. In this episode, Sierra shares insights into how helping parents understand the biological needs of their babies, and how to accommodate those needs while getting enough rest themselves, can reduce maternal mental health… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/Sierra_Brooks_Gentle_SleepV_1.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [Season 1 Episode 5: Addressing the risks of exploitation for children with SEND](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-1-episode-5-addressing-the-risks-of-exploitation-for-children-with-send--66200490) _2025-05-30 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ Season 1, episode 5. This episode is about how to safeguard children with special educational needs and disabilities from sexual exploitation. We’ll be discussing recent research and findings related to modern slavery and the heightened risk that children with SEND are at across England and Wales, as well as the importance of early identification and working with the whole family. Our expert guest… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/9b997e14-0b0e-4d1b-95d0-b3e700c06dcc/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d) ## [S9 E1 Preparing for Low-Intervention Birth with Sarah, the "Labor Junkie RN"](https://incast.libsyn.com/preparing-for-low-intervention-birth-with-sarah-the-labor-junkie-rn) _2025-05-02 · InCast_ Sarah —better known as the "Labor Junkie RN"— is a practicing high - risk labor nurse , social media influencer, and mom of three. You may have seen her on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook sharing evidence-based insights on pregnancy, birth , and postpartum. She often ends reel s with " F or more information on pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum , give me a follow and check out my page ". So ,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/incast/InCast_Season_9_SarahLaborJunkieVertical.mp3?dest-id=650095) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7lWXC9DWKQaz) _2025-05-02 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Season 1 Episode 4: Dealing with change and loss after becoming disabled as an adult](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-1-episode-4-dealing-with-change-and-loss-after-becoming-disabled-as-an-adult--65577996) _2025-04-15 · Learn on the go: the Community Care podcast_ Season 1, episode 4 This episode focuses on dealing with change and loss as a result of becoming physically disabled as an adult, and how practitioners can support individuals who are coming to terms with the impact of disability on their body and their lives. The guest is Rebecca Regler, a lived experience worker. Rebecca qualified as a social worker 10 years ago but didn’t get the chance to put… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/14f60c17-0074-476d-8548-b3680082530f/6d85226e-52fd-4751-b366-b3e700c03d4b/39327332-ce22-4ae1-907a-b3e700c0b83a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=c68164cf-ec68-4f3d-ad37-b3e700c03d5d)