Motherhood Intended

By: Jacqueline Baird
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  • Summary

  • 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.
    © 2024 Motherhood Intended
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Episodes
  • Infertility and the Holidays: Tips for Emotional Well-being

    Infertility and the Holidays: Tips for Emotional Well-being
    Dec 19 2024

    In this bonus episode, Jacqueline provides support and advice for individuals facing infertility during the holiday season. Acknowledging that holidays can be a challenging time for one in six couples dealing with infertility, she offers tips on managing emotional triggers, selectively attending events, preparing responses to intrusive questions, and taking breaks from trying to conceive. This episode emphasizes the importance of seeking support, whether through therapy, support groups, or personal connections, and encourages listeners to protect their mental health and wellbeing.

    ALL THE THINGS:

    • Motherhood Intended website
    • Join our FREE Motherhood Intended Community
    • Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram
    • Download a FREE Month-by-Month Guide to Feeling Grounded & Focused on Your Journey to Baby
    • Download a FREE Habit & Goal Tracker
    • 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


    If you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving intended parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12
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    9 mins
  • Rare Diagnosis, Real Courage: Casey's Story of Love, Loss, and Denys-Drash Syndrome

    Rare Diagnosis, Real Courage: Casey's Story of Love, Loss, and Denys-Drash Syndrome
    Dec 13 2024

    In this final episode of Season 4, Jacqueline welcomes Casey Hawkins, who bravely shares her personal journey of coping with a rare disease diagnosed during pregnancy, the birth of her rainbow baby, experiencing a second-trimester miscarriage, and the emotional recovery that followed. Casey discusses the challenges of a difficult pregnancy, the subsequent grief from her loss, and the healing power of community support and therapy. She also touches on the significance of honoring her children and finding strength in vulnerability.

    ALL THE THINGS:

    • Motherhood Intended website
    • Join our FREE Motherhood Intended Community
    • Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram
    • Download a FREE Month-by-Month Guide to Feeling Grounded & Focused on Your Journey to Baby
    • Download a FREE Habit & Goal Tracker
    • 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


    If you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving intended parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • *Re-Release* When Your Body Has Had Enough

    *Re-Release* When Your Body Has Had Enough
    Dec 6 2024

    Jacqueline re-shares her fertility journey including the exploration of other safe family building options like surrogacy. In this episode, she shares her family's journey into surrogacy after experiencing multiple hardships including unexplained infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the loss of a child due to a placental abruption. Following the advice of her doctor, Jacqueline explores the challenges of finding a gestational surrogate through an agency, including complex medical and personal considerations such as BMI, recent childbirth history, and geographic location. Despite initial setbacks, Jacqueline and her husband decide to keep their options open by working with an agency while also searching for an independent surrogate.

    ALL THE THINGS:

    • Motherhood Intended website
    • Join our FREE Motherhood Intended Community
    • Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram
    • Download a FREE Month-by-Month Guide to Feeling Grounded & Focused on Your Journey to Baby
    • Download a FREE Habit & Goal Tracker
    • 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


    If you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving intended parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12
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    1 hr and 16 mins

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So excited for this podcast!

Just what I needed… conversations about motherhood that don’t get talked about! Looking forward to listening to the experiences shared on this show.

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