From The Heart

Today’s conversation is an important one. I’m joined by Christopher Balkaran, someone who isn’t afraid to go deep into topics that often get overlooked—or oversimplified. Christopher is objective, factual, and brings much-needed nuance to complex issues.At a time when so much attention is focused on immigration enforcement in the U.S., particularly around ICE, we turn our lens to what’s happening here in Canada. Why is immigration suddenly so controversial? What’s actually changed over the last few years?In this episode, Christopher unpacks the realities behind the headlines—looking at health care impacts, workforce pressures, criminal law differences, and the policies shaping who comes in and how decisions are made. This is a conversation about facts, context, and consequences—beyond fear-based narratives.If you’ve been feeling confused, concerned, or simply wanting a clearer picture of what’s really going on with immigration in Canada, this episode is for you.🎙️ Follow and get a hold of Christopher Balkaran🌐 Website: https://christopherbalkaran.com/🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UR7qKCCy24Mn2mCQddn5I📸 Instagram: @openmindspod🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@christopher_balkaran _________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb⁠On Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos⁠ All links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto⁠ Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. ⁠https://paypal.me/LyannePinto⁠

I explain the evidence that I see on the management (recommendations) we provide for clients that have a marginal cord insertion. All the terms are defined in the episode.________________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb⁠On Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos⁠ All links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto⁠ Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. ⁠https://paypal.me/LyannePinto⁠_________________________________Picture of a marginal cord insertion: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy7TPL5L2hT/?img_index=2Picture of a velamentous cord insertion: https://www.sciencesource.com/1522924-velamentous-cord-insertion-gross-specimen-stock-image-rights-managed.htmlWhat is in the cord (wharton jelly): https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://practicerx.designsrc.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/iScreen-Shoter-Google-Chrome-250408144513-768x476.jpg&tbnid=fUmZUHCAd7LiKM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https://practicerx.designsrc.co/regenerative-medicine/&docid=_tXB_bsTzmRLXM&w=768&h=476&itg=1&source=sh/x/im/m1/0&kgs=2235f5c443fa8119&shem=shrtsdl&utm_source=shrtsdl,sh/x/im/m1/0References:- Sonographic prenatal diagnosis of marginal placental cord insertion: clinical importance. J Ultrasound Med. 2002. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12054298/- Antenatal Diagnosis of Marginal and Velamentous Placental Cord Insertion and Pregnancy Outcomes. Quinn et al. 2020. 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003753 - A randomized trial of prenatal ultrasonographic screening: impact on maternal management and outcome. RADIUS (Routine Antenatal Diagnostic Imaging with Ultrasound) Study Group. Lefevre et al. 1993. 10.1016/0002-9378(93)90605-i- Revankar KG, Dhumale H, Pujar Y. A Randomized Controlled Study to assess the Role of Routine Third Trimester Ultrasound in Low-risk Pregnancy on Antenatal Interventions and Perinatal Outcome. J South Asian Feder ObstGynae 2014;6(3):139-143. https://www.jsafog.com/doi/JSAFOG/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1292#:~:text=Routine%20third%20trimester%20ultrasound%20seems,in%20low%2Drisk%20antenatal%20women.- Impact of marginal cord insertion on perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Siargkas et al. 2023. https://www.ajogmfm.org/article/S2589-9333(23)00018-6/abstract

Everyone deserves to gestate and birth at peace, knowing they are fully supported and loved. This is the most important topic on my heart. I will speak of it over and over and over again! Previous episode on maternal mortality: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/pVho9dEn0Zb

Today, I sat down with Jessyca Mebrahtu, a knowledgeable and passionate Registered Holistic Nutritionist, to talk all about balancing our blood sugar—in a way that’s simple, practical, and easy to understand.Jessyca has a gift for making nutrition feel approachable. Every time I have a question, she offers clear, grounded answers that actually make sense in real life. In this episode, we explore why sugar cravings are so common, what causes sugar highs and crashes, and how to support more stable blood sugar throughout the day.We also talk about what balanced blood sugar feels like, how to navigate cravings without guilt, and simple hacks you can start using right away to feel more energized and steady.This episode is for anyone who wants to better understand their body—without overwhelm.Connect with Jessyca:📍 Instagram: @sonshinejessy📧 Email: Jess@sonshinenutrition.coRecipe ideas from Jessyca:👉 https://app.thatcleanlife.com/shares/e0b091d6-7c8b-4272-aa03-9b0eda681c55_________________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb⁠On Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos⁠ All links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto⁠ Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. ⁠https://paypal.me/LyannePinto⁠

I have a very special guest, his my mid-kid, my chosen nephew and he was so good at talking while being recorded. Theo a.k.a Theosie Balosie and monkey boy!Kids make the world go round! And make Christmas Christmas!Enjoy!Happy Christmas! Merry New Year!

What does the research say and what do the experts tell you to prepare for birth? About the study on mindfulness course: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-mindfulness-techniques-birthing-parents-stress.html Lovingkindness meditation: https://youtu.be/3gwZxkNv7J4Teachers of mindfulness: Tara Brach, Jack KornfieldRelationship building for couples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8133Tf1CAHQ Expansion: Birth stories: https://youtu.be/78Z_EGb8L0khttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7Jehk6wM9Rg6ABB1dRVEPk?si=rSRE0AmzSZGsrzoCfRdzPQ Ina May Gaskin's books________________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb⁠On Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos⁠ All links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto⁠ Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. ⁠https://paypal.me/LyannePinto⁠

I am thrilled to have Chandra on the pod again!Chandra's first birth was marked with difficult steps and unknowns. Considering today's culture of birth, viewed with lots of fear and urgency, I approached Chandra to ask her how she processed her birth story. What prepped her while she was pregnant?What she did during and after to help herself process? What advice does she have for women preparing for birth?Chandra has delivered 4 children and her love and delight to bring babies into the world is heart warming.Even coming from a place of previous difficulty (or trauma), we can make informed and intuitive decisions. Chandra is a phenomenal expander in this regard. ________________________You can find Chandra on IG: ⁠chandra_lefandry⁠Chandra's previous episode: Ep. 62 - A surrogacy story: https://youtu.be/uFPyhcODhbM ________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb⁠On Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos⁠ All links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto⁠ Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. ⁠https://paypal.me/LyannePinto⁠

In this episode, I interview Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, who—like me—made a career pivot after realizing that the recommendations we were expected to make no longer felt ethical.Betsy nerds out on simple steps to reduce stress, the gut microbiome and using our intuition when making a medical decision. _____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto_____________________Dr. Betsy A.B. Greenleaf, DO, FACOOG (Distinguished), FACOG, FPMRS, FAAOPM, MBARenowned as a premier expert in menopause/andropause, bestselling author, entrepreneur, spokesperson, and innovative specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for over two decades, Dr. Greenleaf is a true trailblazer. She made history as the first female to achieve board certification in Urogynecology. She is also the founder of the International Pause Institute, giving those in perimenopause, menopause, and andropause their life, energy, and sanity back. And the CEO of the Pelvic Floor Store, your online resource for pelvic health, and the founder of Femversity, an women’s empowerment through eduction website. Dr. Greenleaf's approach is holistic, focusing on body, mind, and spirit, guiding countless busy women to discover pelvic peace, inner strength, and reclaim their confidence. A captivating speaker and respected educator, she infuses humour and warmth into conversations about sensitive health topics, aiming to normalize discussions around women's health and well-being. And most recently the producer of a Menopause Rock Album, Menopause Memo, bydrbetsygreenleafbeats.Giveaways:the 10% off coupon code HEART   https://pelvicfloorstore.com/discount/HEARTWomen’s Pelvic Meditation: https://femversity.com/pelvicmediation-sign-upHormone Quiz: https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/quiz/Xxe3hNPG5Iora9LqUILTWebsites:The International Pause Institute: https://pauseinstitute.comThe Pelvic Floor Store: https://pelvicfloorstore.comAffiliate Sign Up for the Pelvic Floor Store: https://af.uppromote.com/the-pelvic-floor-store/registerSocial Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafhttps://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafmenshealthhttps://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleafspeakshttps://www.tiktok.com/@drbetsygreenleafhttps://www.tiktok.com/@drbetsygreenleafmenhttps://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleaf/https://www.instagram.com/internationalpauseinstitutehttps://twitter.com/DrBGreenleafhttps://www.pinterest.com/drbetsygreenleafhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdu6ZIxyAYGKsmJPtEvTS4whttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drbetsygreenleaf/MusicMenopause Rock Album by Doc BET-ZMenopause Memo https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/drbetsygreenleafbeats/menopause-memoLife FireRising From Ash https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lifefire/rise-from-ashFire Under Glass https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lifefire/fire-under-glassFire Leaves Its Mark https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lifefire/fire-leaves-its-markPodcastsSome of Your Parts https://someofyourparts.libsyn.com/Body Mind Spirit https://www.wytv7.org/body-mind-spirit

Don't tell infection control I eat empanadas! 🤫 Ok. Here is a fun episode about... the lack in evidence in placentogaphy. Happy listening! And placenta roasting!Episode that is related: The evolution of human birth: https://youtu.be/fByyddtVIJo____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePintohttps://www.happygoatproductions.com/blog/2017/9/6/a-lactation-consultants-perspective-on-placenta-encapsulationA small study with differing results: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30887687/UNLV Article: Placenta Consumption Offers Few Benefits for New Momshttps://www.unlv.edu/news/article/unlv-study-placenta-consumption-offers-few-benefits-new-momsStudy: Maternal Placenta Consumption Causes No Harm toNewbornsThe largest study of its kind found mothers who consumedtheir placenta passed on no harm to their newborn babies.article about the study: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/study-maternal-placenta-consumption-causes-no-harm-newbornsSomeone else that doesn't have stron opinions: https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/pondering-placentophagy/ Young, S. M., Gryder, L. K., David, W. B., et al. (2016). Human placenta processed for encapsulation contains modest concentrations of 14 trace minerals and elements. Nutrition Research 36(8): 872-8.Young, S. M., Gryder, L. K., Zava, D., et al. (2016). Presence and concentration of 17 hormones in human placenta processed for encapsulation and consumption. Placenta 43: 86-9.

I've attended births of surrogates. And I've heard alot of controversy about surrogacy as well. I wanted to interview Chandra about her process in choosing to be a surrogate. In all things lives duality and it is important that we have a dialogue about how surrogacy looks everywhere in the world. What can a healthy and ethical surrogacy look like?Chandra followed her joy in this process and it is inspiring. You can find Chandra on IG: chandra_lefandry________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto

I'm really excited for this episode to come out. I have Remi Doucet, national champion in pistol shooting, hunter and fire arm enthusiast and my friend. Having discussions with him and other people about firearms and crime have helped me open my mind to -- reality. What keeps us safe? Why do we use firearms? Where is crime stemming from? Who uses guns? We share a border with who? What is the fear of regulated firearms costing us? Remi brings light to these questions. To be in contact with Remi:IG: @doucetremiYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRjQ1SR62Fs_____________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto_______________________Firearms and violent crime in Canada, 2023https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250225/dq250225a-eng.htm As Trump complains about Canada, data shows most crime guns seized in GTA come from U.S.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/american-guns-gta-police-data-1.7466092Incidents and victims of police-reported firearm-related violent crime, Canada, 2009 to 2023 https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250225/cg-a001-eng.htm Jail, Not Bail for Violent, Repeat Offendershttps://www.conservative.ca/cpc/jail_not_bail_for_violent_repeat_offenders/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7kgtCO0qvcCPJaQ_OpUCgffEY9drmqt-iYfSoy4uWLNIdK4T8mL7wi-HosQw_aem_BaC_E0ApFXFiNNbpkXhXPACanada’s crime rate narrowing gap with U.S., StatCan report findshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/canadas-crime-gap-with-the-us-narrows-an-expert-says-policy-policing-may-explain-why/

Sachiko is a client at my previous clinic who had a vaginal breech birth with us with her first baby. She shares with us how she made the decision to have a vaginal birth instead of a planned C-section. She shares her birth story with us. She also shares about her diagnosis with gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage and difficulty with milk supply. Her birth happened 9 years ago. I help clarify some of these events.The recording shows that debriefing with your caregivers that were present at birth can provide alot of clarity around management and what happened. (and would be best sooner following the birth)Extra note: if you decide to take domeperidone to help increase your milk supply, it is imperative that when you stop the medication that you slowly decrease the medication. Please always inform yourself about risks and benefits, alternatives and your plan to get off any medication before taking them. This recording does not offer any complete or accurate medical reference. This is a birth story. Please refer below for a better understanding of the research, guidelines, etc about VBB. For the best information, contact Betty-Anne Daviss R.M. to attend her presentations at conferences, etc. To be in contact with Sachiko: @satchhatch______________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb⁠On Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos⁠ All links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto⁠ Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. ⁠https://paypal.me/LyannePinto⁠Here are some resources and studies: - SOGC guidelines: Management of Breech Presentation at Term- The Term Breech Trial. Hannah et al. 2000- PREMODA Study. Goffinet et al. 2006On Macrosomia:- Maternal and neonatal outcome after VBD at term of children weighing more or less than 3.8kg. Jennewein et al. 2018- Risk factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in planned vaginal breech labours at term: a retrospective population based case control study. 2017Video of VBB: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWSAFYgdoQ- Experiences of clients wanting VBB. Homer et al. 2015- Does breech delivery in an upright position instead of on the back improve outcomes and avoid cesareans? Louwen et al. 2016Neonatal mortality rates⁠https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01143.x⁠ (full article) ⁠https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12449⁠ You can also refer to my passionate episode: the truth about vaginal breech birth - Episode 21

Sara is such a great example of a mother who makes her decisions intuitively. And so I wanted to ask her questions about how she makes decisions for the health and wellbeing of her children and family as a whole. She is also a great expander on being at peace with decisions that may be perceived as controversial. I hope that you enjoy this episode!You can find Sara on instagram @sjrramboYou can find Sara's previous episode's here: Intuively prepping for birth: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/btR086yMxXbOn vitamin K: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/CuKUG6yMxXb__________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto_________________Sara's recommended resourcesGrowing Together - https://www.carson-meyer.com/growing-together-bookNourishing Traditions - also tons of vaccine resources in it https://www.amazon.com/Nourishing-Traditions-Book-Baby-Child/dp/0982338317/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=IUUXN59SWTZJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B3Mi5KFOB5byXUIIkd2ao_23heTcbImPhwDSjBlg9p09bMC304R6_tCRlYqDHDoT1XgtYApa3aoTsVQlqHdDL9pwavEnZSUnuB3RsfacPGC1Al2H9LpNgTZjgnEpN1GYayk9oNg-6pH3ddwinA4My418qPq4RNWKl_SdJCS24ogLMQHVl7_huZSFQpAR_OEb2rkUqEax8UNzwQA96hYUWQ.qOI69ueAxbFB0dPr0nlwFNVIH97YoAC647OHRZgi_uY&dib_tag=se&keywords=nourishing+traditions&qid=1758840754&s=books&sprefix=nourishing+traditions%2Cbooks%2C43&sr=1-2Birthing (Natural Birth Prep)        ◦       Ina Mays Guide to Natural Child Birth - Ina May        ◦       Hypnobirthing - Marie Mongan MEd        ◦       Labor Like a Goddess - Alexandria Moran        ◦       Anything Nathan Riley (podcast/ Instagram)        ◦       Instagram accounts - @wavework.birthing @eyla_cuenca_birth        ◦       Podcast - Biology of Breast Milk - Dr. Rhonda Patrick        ◦       Ina Mays Guide to Breast Feeding - Ina MayVaccines        ◦       Vaccine Friendly Plan (very neutral) - Dr. Paul Thomas        ◦       Vax UnVax - RFK jr.        ◦       Dissolving Illusions - Suzanne Humpheries (amazinggg book) she was also on Joe Rogan a few months ago (a fave of mine)        ◦       Nourishing Traditions - Thomas S. Cowan        ◦       Candace Owen’s - A shot in the dark (podcast series) highly recommended        ◦       Kyle Kingsbury podcast - he has many episodes on his stance on vaccines and they’re super informative, a great listen. One of my fave podcasters.

The studies on the effects of alcohol are interesting and complex. This is a great example of the more we learn, the less we know. __________________________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePintoI forgot to mention this while recording:For years we have been told that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol is safe and even be beneficial in the case of red wine. The researchers of a metanalysis reviewed 107 cohortstudies. They saw that the pro alcohol studies were funded by the alcohol industry and we’ve seen other studies showing that moderate consumption of alcohol can increase the risk for cancers of breast, esophagus, head and neckand are linked to high blood pressure and serious heart arrhythmias called atrial fibrillation. https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2802963 ______________________- The effects of low to moderate alcohol consumption andbinge drinking in early pregnancy on executive function in 5-year-old children 2012https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03397.x -Associations between low-moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and brain development in childhood https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158224000342?via%3Dihub - Systematic review of effects of low–moderate prenatal alcohol exposure on pregnancy outcome https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01163.x- Preconception paternal ethanol exposures inducealcohol-related craniofacial growth deficiencies in fetal offspringhttps://www.jci.org/articles/view/167624 - Association of Preconception Paternal Alcohol ConsumptionWith Increased Fetal Birth Defect Riskhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2778779 - Preconception paternal alcohol exposure decreases IVFembryo survival and pregnancy success rates in a mouse modelhttps://academic.oup.com/molehr/article/29/2/gaad002/6986985?login=false- Twin study confirms virtually identical prenatal alcohol exposures canlead to markedly different fetal alcohol spectrum disorder outcomesfetal genetics influences fetal vulnerability 2019 https://www.longdom.org/articles/twin-study-confirms-virtually-identical-prenatal-alcohol-exposures-can-lead-to-markedly-different-fetal-alcohol-spectrum.pdf- Miscarriage higher for women drinking in the 1sttrimester (low or high amount): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937820307250- Prenatal alcohol consumption and placental outcomeshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002937821007456- Breastfeeding (Jack Newman): https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman/posts/alcohol-and-breastfeeding-happy-holidays-all-from-our-breastfeeding-clinic-in-to/422431411241244/

In this episode I add information to the part 1 episode.Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26jMguReXVnRpnW47BENv7?si=V5k-FiwNQx-Pvecni-JaFQThank you for listening!Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto

In this episode, I discuss:- what is vaginal seeding- medical recommendations (realities of medicine) and pathogens- research, where it's at - ways of impacting the microbe of your baby (there are multiple ways)- differences of babies born vaginally or by CSection in the longterm (specifically breech)References: - Partial restoration of the microbiota of cesarean-born infants via vaginal microbial transfer Dominguez-Bello et al 2016 https://www.nature.com/articles/nm.4039- Oral administration of maternal vaginal microbes at birth to restore gut microbiome development in infants born by caesarean section: A pilot randomised placebo-controlled trial. Wilson et al. 2021 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34186487/- Naturalization of the microbiota developmental trajectory of Cesarean-born neonates after vaginal seeding. Song et al. 2021https://www.cell.com/med/fulltext/S2666-6340(21)00203-8- Effects of vaginal seeding on gut microbiota, body mass index, and allergy risks in infants born through cesarean delivery: a randomized clinical trial. Liu et al. 2022https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36334724/- Maternal Bacterial Engraftment in Multiple Body Sites of Cesarean Section Born Neonates after Vaginal Seeding-a Randomized Controlled Trial. - Maternal Bacterial Engraftment in Multiple Body Sites of Cesarean Section Born Neonates after Vaginal Seeding-a Randomized Controlled Trial. Mueller et al. 2023https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37074174/ The word I was looking for was antiseptic solution (detergent! :P )In my practice I had only seen one of these studies before switching to a practice of everyone using the antiseptic solution pre-operatively. We are quick to jump to products!Vaginal preparation with antiseptic solution before cesarean section for preventing postoperative infections. Haas et al. 2020. The reason why endometriosis (uterine infection) is increasing is because CSection rates are going up (let's get to the root cause of the issue!). The biggest risk factors for infection is having had many vaginal exams after membranes have ruptures (water breaking). Studies need to look at if antiseptic solutions are best given as prophylaxis to everyone or to those is risk factors or those who already have uterine infection before surgery. In addition, how does the antiseptic affect the vaginal flora of mothers and babies (both with rupture membranes and intact membranes). Sunshine and gardening (soil) impacts our skin microbiome (things to possibly indulge in before birth and skin to skin with babe). Reducing sugar and yeast is good for our gut microbiome. Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto

After surrounding myself with pregnant women, I've re-re-realised that our culture needs to come back to reality when it comes to birth. So I asked Amy to share her process of how she prepared for birth and motherhood. She got pregnant at the age of 38 and throughout her pregnancy made choices that enabled her to learn and choose what was right for her. She also shares what she would do differently. This episode is full of wisdom and insights. Amy tells us about:- her pregnancy- her birth story- breastfeeding journey- how she prepped- how she advocated for herselfRessources:Fairplay: https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-bookStay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto

Here is a common question and how we manage it. Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto

Advocating for yourself is daunting. However, it doesn't have to be.Everyone is disappointed in the health care system, care givers and receivers alike. How can you make your care a better experience, whether you are at an appointment, the ER, admitted in hospital, 8cm dilated? I'm a retired midwife. I've had to advocate for my clients, myself (for my own care) and my colleagues and their clients. Clients have had to advocate for themselves too with me. I've had every role in this aspect of care. Here are stories of my clients, me getting my care (ER and scheduled appointment), family stories, etc. What do care providers want to hear if you are declining a procedure? What can make the conversation easy for everyone? What is the role of the care provider in this context? When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Ignorance is not bliss. Advocacy starts with you. You might change something the entire hospital is doing. You might change your care providers career, like my client did with me. And you'll never know the true ripple effects of what you are standing up for. <3____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto_____________________I made references to these episodes:- Neural Awareness with Will Deroode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R7HIzrg3kWb - Advocating for Yourself or a Loved One When Seeking Health Care with Sylvie Beaudry https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/FPey6Jw3kWb

This episode dives into vitamin D. Do we really need to supplement? How can we test our levels? What are the optimal results? What about sunscreen, vitamin A, vitamin K, and sun exposure? My guest, Erin, is a naturopath who is incredibly knowledgeable and answered all my questions about vitamin D. We discuss aspects of health that we don't get from conventional health care. You can find Erin here: https://www.erinkaspareknd.com/ https://somersethealth.ca/dr-erin-kasparek ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links: https://linktr.ee/lyannepinto Support Lyanne's Offerings: If you find value in these talks and wish to support their continuation, please consider making a donation. Your generosity helps keep these teachings available to all. Any amount is immensely appreciated. https://paypal.me/LyannePinto_____________________