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    <itunes:title>Home births - a virtual doula meeting </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Meegan shares an informative homebirth episode as a virtual doula meeting to support you and your decision making process when planning your upcoming birth.   You will learn,  - Some pros/cons of having a homebirth - Pain management techniques to use during a homebirth. - Supplies you will need. - General recommendations to support you.  Follow @folkmamapodcast on Instagram ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>My Fertility Protocol</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In todays episode of the Folk Mama Podcast, I share with you my personal fertility protocol.   Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/folkmamapodcast/  *always talk to your health care provider before beginning your fertility journey and/or taking supplements. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In todays episode of the <em>Folk Mama Podcast, </em>I share with you my personal fertility protocol. <br/><br/>Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/folkmamapodcast/<br/><br/>*always talk to your health care provider before beginning your fertility journey and/or taking supplements.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In todays episode of the <em>Folk Mama Podcast, </em>I share with you my personal fertility protocol. <br/><br/>Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/folkmamapodcast/<br/><br/>*always talk to your health care provider before beginning your fertility journey and/or taking supplements.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Folk Mama podcast I share with you my second birth experience, an empowering C-section story with my second daughter,  Banks in May 2022.  To read my first birth story  -   https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAe1ApvRzj/     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Folk Mama podcast I share with you my second birth experience, an empowering C-section story with my second daughter,  Banks in May 2022.<br/><br/>To read my first birth story  - <br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAe1ApvRzj/<br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Folk Mama podcast I share with you my second birth experience, an empowering C-section story with my second daughter,  Banks in May 2022.<br/><br/>To read my first birth story  - <br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAe1ApvRzj/<br/><br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Folk Mama Co. I chat with the wonderful Cassie from "Shuswap Holistic Wellness", a registered and certified holistic nutritionist, meditation mentor, and twin mama. It was so wonderful to interview Cassie, and I know you will gain so much insight into her and her work - she is transparent, honest, informative and so real! Visit her website for online offerings such as:  - personalized wellness protocols  - recipe books - smoothie/juice/immunity guides - and more!  To l...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Welcome to Folk Mama Co!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode of Folk Mama Co!   I am so excited that you are here. This is a podcast that share holistic nutrition information, wellness practices and suggestions to support your reproductive health. We interview guests in this space and share from the heart, thank you for being here! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first episode of Folk Mama Co! <br/><br/>I am so excited that you are here. This is a podcast that share holistic nutrition information, wellness practices and suggestions to support your reproductive health. We interview guests in this space and share from the heart, thank you for being here!</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the third and final portion of the breastfeeding series. In this episode we discuss your baby's hunger cues, milk supply and challenges while breastfeeding - because when it comes to breastfeeding, it isn't as instinctual or easy as people believe it to be.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the third and final portion of the breastfeeding series. In this episode we discuss your baby&apos;s hunger cues, milk supply and challenges while breastfeeding - because when it comes to breastfeeding, it isn&apos;t as instinctual or easy as people believe it to be. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Breastfeeding pt. 2 topics discussed include - breastfeeding positions being your own advocate, nipple changes and more! Another informative episode dedicated to the art and beauty of breastfeeding.    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Breastfeeding pt. 2 topics discussed include - breastfeeding positions<br/>being your own advocate, nipple changes and more! Another informative episode dedicated to the art and beauty of breastfeeding. <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Breastfeeding pt. 2 topics discussed include - breastfeeding positions<br/>being your own advocate, nipple changes and more! Another informative episode dedicated to the art and beauty of breastfeeding. <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of InBloom, we talk about what's in your breast milk and how it's made. An informative episode created to share the incredibly nutritious, life sustaining liquid gold made by our bodies.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode I share everything you need to know about water births! A wonderful, calming and spiritual way to birth your baby by relieving any discomfort you may feel during labour and delivery! Typically water births happen at home, but if you are lucky, your hospital or most definitely a birth centre.    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I share everything you need to know about water births! A wonderful, calming and spiritual way to birth your baby by relieving any discomfort you may feel during labour and delivery! Typically water births happen at home, but if you are lucky, your hospital or most definitely a birth centre. <br/> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I share everything you need to know about water births! A wonderful, calming and spiritual way to birth your baby by relieving any discomfort you may feel during labour and delivery! Typically water births happen at home, but if you are lucky, your hospital or most definitely a birth centre. <br/> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of InBloom we chat about planning your ideal birth. Know first that no birth goes the way you envision it to, whether your first, or third. All you can do to prepare is to know your options. Educating yourself with your partner can be the best preparation you can do as you prepare to meet your baby regardless of if you have home birth or hospital birth.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>InBloom </em>we chat about planning your ideal birth. Know first that no birth goes the way you envision it to, whether your first, or third. All you can do to prepare is to know your options. Educating yourself with your partner can be the best preparation you can do as you prepare to meet your baby regardless of if you have home birth or hospital birth. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>InBloom </em>we chat about planning your ideal birth. Know first that no birth goes the way you envision it to, whether your first, or third. All you can do to prepare is to know your options. Educating yourself with your partner can be the best preparation you can do as you prepare to meet your baby regardless of if you have home birth or hospital birth. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The wondrous placenta is explained in great detail in this episode of InBloom.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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