Birthing in Finland

A podcast by Danielle Bensky

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59 Episodes

  1. #18: A cozy living room for families in the middle of Helsinki with Olavi Karvonen

    Published: 8/15/2022
  2. #17: Perspectives on Finnish birth culture with Johanna Sarlio-Nieminen

    Published: 8/8/2022
  3. #16: Informed choice, consent, and taking responsibility for your birth - with midwife Silja Seppänen

    Published: 6/20/2022
  4. #15: Parent-infant bonding support as a public service - with psychologist Mirjam Solomon

    Published: 6/13/2022
  5. #14: Emotional vulnerability for men and fathers - a non-violent approach for communication with Giuliano Valentini

    Published: 6/6/2022
  6. #13: Birth as a sexual experience with sex therapist Anna-Riitta Kässi

    Published: 5/30/2022
  7. #12: What makes for a positive birth experience with midwife Anu Lampinen

    Published: 5/23/2022
  8. #11: The energetic experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with Brenda Miquiztli

    Published: 5/16/2022
  9. #10: Debunking the myth that a birth doula replaces the partner with Chloe Bernard

    Published: 5/9/2022
  10. #09: A supportive community of foreign mothers: "Neighbourhood Mothers" with Anna Lenkewitz

    Published: 5/2/2022
  11. #08: Overcoming breastfeeding challenges using baby massage and reflexology with Laura Merivirta

    Published: 4/25/2022
  12. #07: Menstrual awareness for fertility and beyond with Carmen Lorenzana

    Published: 4/18/2022
  13. #06: Yoga as birth preparation and postnatal healing with Nicola Moberg

    Published: 4/11/2022
  14. #05: Prioritising the well-being of parents with Anna Suarez

    Published: 4/4/2022
  15. #04: A mothers group for new moms with Annabel Battersby

    Published: 3/28/2022
  16. #03: Pregnancy and postpartum massage with Sona Jany Louhivuori

    Published: 3/21/2022
  17. #02: The physiology of birth with Rosalia Pihlajasaari

    Published: 3/14/2022
  18. #01: Welcome to the podcast!

    Published: 3/7/2022
  19. Birthing in Finland Trailer

    Published: 2/21/2022

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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+.