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 i... more

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July 22, 2026 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.
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July 08, 2026 Ep. 7 - SOGC watches maternal death rates like the Hunger Games
All references in previous episodes.
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July 07, 2026 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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July 05, 2026 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!
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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.
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June 30, 2026 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
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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. 🙏
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June 23, 2026 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
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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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June 18, 2026 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.
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June 16, 2026 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
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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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June 09, 2026 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==
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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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April 17, 2026 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 bites and tick borne infections. We speak of:What is Lyme or tick borne illnessWhat symptoms to look out for What can we do to prevent the transmission of these diseasesPreventing tick bitesWhat to do if you get bittenMessage for the person that has alot of fear of ticksWe also talk about community care and intuition. You can find Erin here: ⁠https://www.erinkaspareknd.com/⁠ ⁠https://somersethealth.ca/dr-erin-kasparek⁠ _________________Stay connected, subscribe or follow meOn instagram: @lyanne.pintoOn spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VExN1mFc5dYVk8h1LddfbOn Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart/id1729268533 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LyannePinto/videos 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__________________When you need resources in a pinch:Erin’s favourite insecticide: Cedarcide. ⁠https://cedarcide.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooDyToouN-HTsIJwgkujnWO27oFupsGUIzmoDmHFxTNfSuttXZE⁠ We also talked about Premethrin: ⁠https://www.consumerreports.org/health/insect-repellent/how-to-use-permethrin-on-clothing-safely-a4370607226/⁠Removing a tickProper tick removal tool at pet stores, outfitters like MEC; or use tweezers and try to get the whole body of the tick out of the spot where it may be burrowing into the skin - remove slowly)Tick storage: plastic jar with sealed lid or ziplock bag (100% sealed)Testing a tickYou can send the tick to ⁠https://geneticks.ca/⁠ for testing $60-$400 depending on how many vector-borne species strains you want to test for (the lab helps you with this depending on the type of tick observed and the geographical region).You can also submit a tick at no cost to ⁠https://etick.ca/⁠ (found on a human, animal or in the environment). Keep in mind this is for information collection and public health data surveillance, not to inform your personal health decisions.Treatment guidelines:⁠https://www.ilads.org/patient-care/ilads-treatment-guidelines/⁠

Recorded in 2025
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How many episodes does From The Heart have?

The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.