A Mother is Born

A Mother Is Born is a podcast to support women and their partners through trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—guided by values, intuition, and intention. Through real conversations about preconception planning, navigating maternity care, and the identity shift into motherhood, you'll find grounded support, practical education, and empowering guidance for every step of the journey.

A Mother is Born is a kids podcast hosted by Kaila Mikenzie, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kaila Mikenzie hosts A Mother is Born, a kids show with 0 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Treating Postpartum Depression with Hormone Replace Therapy - with Dr. Larry Andrew

  Feb 15, 202635 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of A Mother Is Born, Kaila Mackenzie sits down with Dr. Larry Andrew of East Bay Fertility and Hormone Therapy Center in Payson, Utah to discuss an alternative approach to treating postpartum depression (PPD): bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). <br/><br/>Dr Larry Andrew - HRT for PPD</p><p>Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are commonly treated with SSRIs and talk therapy — but what if hormone imbalance is a major root cause? Dr. Andrew explains how the sudden drop in estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone after delivery (when the placenta is...

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  Episode #7

  My Postpartum Depression Story (and What Helped Me Heal)

  Sep 17, 202547 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Postpartum depression is more than “just the baby blues.” In this episode of A Mother Is Born, birth mentor and doula Kayla Mackenzie shares her raw, personal journey through postpartum depression — from those first dark weeks after birth to finding hope and healing.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How to recognize the difference between postpartum depression and the baby bluesCommon risk factors (history of depression, stressful life events, poor sleep, nutrient deficiencies, breastfeeding struggles, and more)How to recognize postpartum depression and tools professionals use to screen for itTreatment options, from therapy and SSRIs to...

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  Episode #6

  Seriously... Why Would You Skip the Epidural?

  Aug 26, 202526 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p> Seriously… why would anyone skip the epidural? In this episode, I unpack the surprising reasons women say no to pain relief—and why it’s not as crazy as it sounds. </p><p>In a world where pain relief is right there for the taking, it can seem wild that some women actually choose to give birth without it.</p><p>Listen in to hear some surprising reasons that you may have never considered. From personal stories to common motivators like fear of needles, frustration with hospitals, wanting the full rite-of-passage experience, or avoiding the hidd...

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  Episode #5

  Homebirth Midwives on Safety, Autonomy & Out of Hospital Birth

  Aug 19, 202535 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Thinking about a home birth or curious what a birth center experience is like? In this episode of A Mother Is Born, I sit down with community midwives <b>Brandi Sair (CPM)</b> and <b>Molly Rose (DEM)</b> to talk about the realities of midwifery care, the safety of out-of-hospital birth, and their exciting new <b>birth and wellness center opening in Santaquin, Utah</b>.</p><p>We cover:</p>The different types of midwives and what their training means for familiesMyths and misconceptions about home birth safetyHow midwives manage complications like hemorrhage...

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  Episode #4

  Do I need a Doula?

  Aug 8, 202529 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p><b>What does a doula do—and do you really need one?</b><br/> In this episode of A Mother Is Born, birth mentor and labor doula Kayla Mackenzie explains the real role of a doula in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Learn how doulas provide physical comfort measures, emotional reassurance, informed decision-making support, and advocacy in both hospital and home birth settings.</p><p>We’ll compare doulas vs. midwives, share research-backed benefits like lower C-section rates and shorter labors, and address common myths—such as “I don’t need a doula if I have an ep...

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