Birthing in Finland
A podcast by Danielle Bensky
59 Episodes
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#18: A cozy living room for families in the middle of Helsinki with Olavi Karvonen
Published: 15/08/2022 -
#17: Perspectives on Finnish birth culture with Johanna Sarlio-Nieminen
Published: 8/08/2022 -
#16: Informed choice, consent, and taking responsibility for your birth - with midwife Silja Seppänen
Published: 20/06/2022 -
#15: Parent-infant bonding support as a public service - with psychologist Mirjam Solomon
Published: 13/06/2022 -
#14: Emotional vulnerability for men and fathers - a non-violent approach for communication with Giuliano Valentini
Published: 6/06/2022 -
#13: Birth as a sexual experience with sex therapist Anna-Riitta Kässi
Published: 30/05/2022 -
#12: What makes for a positive birth experience with midwife Anu Lampinen
Published: 23/05/2022 -
#11: The energetic experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with Brenda Miquiztli
Published: 16/05/2022 -
#10: Debunking the myth that a birth doula replaces the partner with Chloe Bernard
Published: 9/05/2022 -
#09: A supportive community of foreign mothers: "Neighbourhood Mothers" with Anna Lenkewitz
Published: 2/05/2022 -
#08: Overcoming breastfeeding challenges using baby massage and reflexology with Laura Merivirta
Published: 25/04/2022 -
#07: Menstrual awareness for fertility and beyond with Carmen Lorenzana
Published: 18/04/2022 -
#06: Yoga as birth preparation and postnatal healing with Nicola Moberg
Published: 11/04/2022 -
#05: Prioritising the well-being of parents with Anna Suarez
Published: 4/04/2022 -
#04: A mothers group for new moms with Annabel Battersby
Published: 28/03/2022 -
#03: Pregnancy and postpartum massage with Sona Jany Louhivuori
Published: 21/03/2022 -
#02: The physiology of birth with Rosalia Pihlajasaari
Published: 14/03/2022 -
#01: Welcome to the podcast!
Published: 7/03/2022 -
Birthing in Finland Trailer
Published: 21/02/2022
You’re a foreigner living in Finland getting ready to conceive a baby, give birth, or maybe you’re already navigating the postpartum and life as a parent. This podcast will introduce you to some amazing people who support families just like yours. My name is Danielle Bensky, a mother and postpartum doula specializing in maternal well-being and psychology and every week on Monday I’ll be interviewing a new guest who will share their unique set of skills and knowledge, helping you feel less alone and more supported. This podcast is brought to you by The Nest - Helsinki International Doulas+.