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From The Heart
by Lyanne
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.
Episodes
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The increase in maternal mortality in Canada and some lies about it
These are miniature videos of the long ones. Citations:Latest BORN and PSBC reportsSOGC statements on MMR from June 2026SOGC reports from 2023 summitStudies on MMR from Canada, US, UK and nordic countries _________________ Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On...
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I was fired for using the word "mother"
I was fired for using the word "mother" in my prenatal courses. Here is what I did with this blessing. My old episode on the medical management of gender dysphoria: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mDx5ZNS3X6b The prenatal course:...
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Maternal Health in Canada: What are the data telling us? Part 2
A look at mortality, morbidity, changing populations, system practices and what we can learn from countries with stronger data systems. In this episode we focus on what countries with stronger data systems do differently. Statistics are NOT statistics! They are people!_________________Stay...
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Maternal health in Canada - What are the data telling us?
Maternal health in Canada - What are the data telling us? A look at mortality, morbidity, changing populations, system practices, and what we can learn from countries with stronger data systems. Canada has been witnessing a large increase in maternal mortality. It is the only high income country…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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:...
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Ep. 72 - Preventing tick bites and disease with Erin Kasparek
Today I have my naturopath Erin Kasparek who is here to talk about preventing tick bites and tick borne infections. The conventional medicine system does not usually know much about lymes disease (including myself when I was practicing). Erin breaks down what we know today about preventing tick...
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Immigration Canada - What's happening here? with Christopher Balkaran
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…
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Ep. 70 - Marginal cord insertion - What is the evidence for recommendations we provide?
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:...
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Ep. 69 - What is the drastic increase in maternal mortality in Canada asking of us?
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
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Ep. 68 - Balancing your blood sugar is the cornerstone to your health with Jessyca Mebrahtu
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,...
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Ep. 67 - "What will you get your mom?" with Theo 🎄
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!
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Ep. 66 - Preparing for birth - What do the experts and research say?
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/3gwZxkNv7J4 Teachers of mindfulness: Tara...
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Ep. 65 - Processing a difficult birth with Chandra Landry
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…
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Ep. 64 - Navigating medical decisions with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
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....
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Ep. 63 - Placentogaphy - eating your placenta or not?
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...
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Ep. 62 - A Surrogacy Story with Chandra Landry
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....
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Ep. 61 - Re-evaluating our assumptions on firearms with Remi Doucet
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…
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Ep. 60 - Sachiko's breech birth
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...
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Ep. 59 - Mothering intuitively with Sara
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…
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Ep. 58 - Effects of alcohol on pregnancies
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 me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb...
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Ep. 57 - Part 2 of the medical management of gender dysphoria
In this episode I add information to the part 1 episode. Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/26jMguReXVnRpnW47BENv7?si=V5k-FiwNQx-Pvecni-JaFQ Thank you for listening! Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify:...
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Ep. 56 - Vaginal Seeding (microbiome of newborns after planned CSection)
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…
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Ep. 55 - Positive birth story - Amy Longard's process
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…
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Ep. 54 - Cord around the neck
Here is a common question and how we manage it. Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube:...
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Ep. 53 - Advocating for yourself
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...
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Ep. 52 - A dose of sunshine with Erin Kasparek N.D.
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…
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Ep. 51 - Staying curious in a divided world with Christopher Balkaran
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Christopher Balkaran, host of the Open Minds podcast, where he speaks with guests whose knowledge and perspectives often challenge the mainstream narrative. How does Christopher speak publicly about politically charged topics while working in the public...
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Ep. 50 - The ancient traditional wisdom of Ayurveda with Sophia Wood Massicotte
Today I’m joined by Sophia Wood-Massicotte to explore Ayurvedic medicine and how we can incorporate some of its wisdom into our everyday lives. We discuss: What Ayurveda is How to stay cool during the summer heat The stages of life through an Ayurvedic lens Burnout and the pace of our culture...
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Ep. 49 - An easy way to better cope
I was inspired to share this simple method of coping with everyday life. It’s a powerful tool for shifting out helplessness and fear—whether you're facing something small or something massive. This is my variation of a practice Pema Chödrön describes, blended with how I witnessed clients use...
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Ep. 48 - What is the evidence for induction of labour?
In this episode, I discuss the evidence for the precautionary and other indications and for induction. Why are we inducing women? What are we not studying? What is clear and not clear? Is the intention of induction the same as the impact it is having? You are always responsible for your health…
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Ep. 47 - Listening to the fetal heart. Is the evidence congruent with the management?
Good morning! In this episode, I discuss the "evidence" there is for monitoring the fetal heart rate in pregnancy and in labour and the outcomes of the recommendations we follow. I cover: - definitions and different ways of listening to the baby's heart rate - the management and evidence for low...
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Ep. 2 - Love and kindness meditation (edited)
Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos All links:...
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Ep. 46 - When is active labour? (Reducing intervention rates)
The definition of the start of active labour is actually controversial. What we define as the start of active labour is not well evidence based. Timing of admission/active labour impacts the outcomes of birth and might be the biggest determinant for CSection rates. Here's a summary of the…
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Ep. 45 - Increase in maternal mortality in Canada warrants more attention
When I became a midwife, a purpose of mine was to contribute to the reduction of adverse outcome including maternal mortality. This episode has a purpose of starting dialogue, bringing attention to important and devastating statistics that we need to be proactive about. This will require...
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Ep. 44 - Does the administration of synthetic oxytocin in labour increase your chances of depressive symptoms?
In this episode, I talk about the question women are asking recently. Does being induced/augmented increase chances of depressive symptoms in the postpartum? While Dr. Chatgbt. summarizes only 1 study, there are 5 studies investigating this question. What does science for sure know about the role...
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Ep. 43 - Community care with Erin Kasparek
This is a clip of the previous episode where Erin speaks about community care. ____________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow me On instagram: @lyanne.pinto On spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1Lddfb On Apple:...
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Ep. 42 - Preventing tick bites and tick borne illness with Erin Kasparek
Today I have my naturopath Erin Kasparek who is here to talk about preventing tick bites and tick borne infections. Lymes disease (or tick borne infections) are recently better known. The conventional medicine system does not usually know much about lymes disease (including myself when I was...
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Ep. 41 - The Evolution of Human Birth
Today I'm synthesizing information on the evolution of human birth. It is a non expert episode, just stuff I nerd out on. We talk about the theories of: - the evolution of the brain 🧠 - producing milk - placentas - why is the human birth so different from other mammals that birth babies that are...
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Ep. 40 - Is it healthy to eat fish? 🐠
I've gathered information about - taking fish oil - mercury levels - sushi in pregnancy - parasites - omega 3 and 6 ratios - the fukushima nuclear disaster in the Pacific Ocean - liposuction Happy listening! 🐡 Episode on environmental toxins: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/JD7zubrR6Rb...
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Ep. 39 - Redefining Feminism for Ourselves
It seems like feminism has been taken over by the industries to push their agenda on the masses. But what if we took it back and made it our own, our own healing. What would feminism mean to you if it was your movement? What would it mean if our hearts led the movement? An inner movement. I have...
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Ep. 38 - On Heartburn ❤️ 🔥
Today, we are talking about heartburn, the role of stomach acid on our health, the treatment of hearthburn and the impacts of treatment on our health. I have Brianne with me who is holding space for me again. What a better topic to discuss for Valentine's day! ____________________Stay connected,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Lyanne
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