This podcast is entirely dedicated to all preventable and unnecessary maternal Canadian deaths. The increase in maternal deaths is kept hidden and silent. I have left midwifery due to the increase in maternal deaths. Together, we stand for mothers to stay alive and see their children grow and we use our voices to inform.
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August 24, 20261 min
Birth With Confidence - Course
Birth With Confidence 🤍What if preparing for birth wasn't about being told what to do—but about understanding your options and knowing you have choice?Birth With Confidence is self paced online course designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period made by Lyanne Pinto, a self-exiled midwife.Learn what labour can look like, explore your options and the evidence, understand where policy and evidence may differ, and build the confidence to ask questions and know how to advocate for yourself.Linkhttps://sites.google.com/view/birth-with-confidence-descript/home?authuser=1
August 12, 202635 min
Ep. 9 - Next steps in reducing MMR
There is no reason for MMR to be increasing in the high income country of Canada. When I use the word midwife, I mean all clinicians. As a prenatal educator, doula, nurse, etc what are the steps you can take to help move the needle from policy to evidence and choice? This is an important question to keep asking ourselves to reduce MMR. Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY... On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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
July 22, 202613 min
Ep. 7 - Advocating for yourself in the medical system
Here is a sinpet of my course. Here is a little bit of evidence, I cover in the course: Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/strong-evidence-supports-skin-skin-contact-after-birth-standard-care?fbclid=IwY2xjawR2qglleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnck5MeFN1eFh4WEFlMnNjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu8hwEd8jXNBAPVpQVW2Xx9p3egQikJum5bwVQXP2MIX8Je2AjyRwsTqAap9_aem_O8qDRSkocMKnYdf-23qnsg This article highlights massive global data proving why skin-to-skin contact (often called Kangaroo Care) should be standard care for all healthy newborns immediately after delivery. It improves rates of breastfeeding and length of breastfeeding, stabilizes vital signs and blood sugars for the newborn, lowers stress and pain (Lowers stress hormones and crying) and promotes deep emotional bonding and decreases risk of postpartum bleeding. There is so much evidence to have skin to skin with a baby that it is now considered unethical not to provide it. Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY...On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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
July 7, 20266 min
The Ocean Meditation
This meditation is a sweet reminder for pregnant women and their support people of what is to come. From Mind Over Labour
July 5, 202618 min
Ep. 6 - An Update on Maternal Death Rates in Canada
As of May 2026, there has been more awareness about the increase of MMR. The SOGC has come out in June of 2026 saying that MMR has been increasing for 30 yrs. Why the silence for 30 yrs? There is a committee being formed now: https://sogc.org/en/en/content/events/HUB-Pages/Prevention_of_Maternal_Mortality_in_Canada.aspx Looking at data is bringing awareness to the cause in increased mortality. https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/the-mysterious-rise-in-canadas-maternal-mortality I unbamboozle and continue to push for transparency and enumerate some first steps in the stop of MMR. It is a privilege to be alive and speak and make a fool out of one self for the purpose of something BEYOND IMPORTANT! Statistics are NOT statistics! They are people! _________________ Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY... On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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 __________________ Other "recommendations"/options told or done to women in the last decade: - low dose aspirin - vaginal chlorexidine before CS Remind me of what other recommendations have changed in the last decade. I will look them up carefully when I have the chance.
June 30, 20268 min
Ep.5 -The Importance of the Support Person: What Doku and Pierron Revealed About Birth and Womanhood
When French journalist France Pierron called birth "a disgusting moment where the dad is completely useless," she sparked a conversation that goes far deeper than she could have imagined. In this episode of From The Heart, Lyanne reflects on what that comment really reveals — not just about one woman's opinion, but about the shame so many of us have inherited and what we deserve. With over a thousand births attended, Lyanne shares why the presence of a support person isn't just nice to have — it's crucial. This episode explores: - What it really means to show up — physically, emotionally, and mentally - Why strength doesn't require competition, and why choosing family is never useless @fifa @Jeremy_Doku @francepierron _________________ Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY...On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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 __________________ The picture at the end is from Sheila Kitzinger's book. The quote is from an unknown source. Sheila was a birth activist that revealed the ineptitude and damage of the medical control over women's bodies in the 70s. Thank you for your work. It will go on. 🙏
June 23, 202611 min
Ep. 4 - What to do at a fast and unattended birth
After re-listening to Sara's birth stories and how Sara delivered fast and unattended with her second baby, I looked up online what was posted for clients to see and review about this topic. I wasn't thrilled with the info. So here is the info that I consider important. Here are some videos of unattended births:https://www.instagram.com/p/DXTuvCFJRqX/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXEZ6g2WLoM _________________ Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY... On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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 __________________
June 18, 202613 min
Ep. 3 - Maternal Mortality rates in Canada - Part 3
This episode is about this statement that was just published. https://sogc.org/en/en/content/featured-news/Canada-needs-better-data-on-why-women-are-dying-during-and-after-pregnancy.aspx The next steps towards safety are very obvious to me. _________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY...On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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__________________
June 16, 20261 hr 15 min
Ep. 2 - Sara's POSITIVE birth stories
The world needs more positive birth stories. What did the person do to make her experience a positive one for her. Sara tells us what her process was. Resources recommended by Sara: The Better Baby Book by Lana Asprey and Dave Asprey Hypnobirthing by Mongan Ina May's Guide to Childbirth The biology of breastmilk by Ronda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/breast-milk You can find Sara on instagram at: sjrrambo _________________ Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY... On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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 __________________
June 9, 2026Episode 123 min
Ep. 1 - Why I Left Midwifery
It's scary to speak. But speaking the truth is the most liberating thing one can do. Today's statistics: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSlIJUEYy_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== _________________ Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dY... On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from... Youtube: / @lyannepinto 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 ______________________
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