Caribbean Birth Stories

Have you ever felt like you just didn't know what was the next step on your journey?  Today's guest, Candace Guppy-Sobion, shares that unforgettable moment when God shared His plan with her.

A fellow…

Today’s guest, Korena Darnelle, is a native of one of the most influential island developing states in our region, Barbados.  Korena is a singer, writer, birth and lifestyle photographer and a fellow…

Hi guys! It’s the second part of Amoy’s story and I can’t wait for you to have a listen.  We hear how giving birth has changed her outlook on life, yes, I promise you, it’s not all a bed of roses. Sh…

Welcome back! The format of today’s episode is different in that my guest, Amoy Jacques, is actually pregnant at the time of this recording.  So, for the first time on Caribbean Birth Stories we get …

It is with great pleasure I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Shari-Ann James, licensed Psychologist and certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional.  It was vital that I include Dr. James on season 3 …

So much has changed since I recorded this episode. At the time of recording, Kieron Pollard held the prestigious position of Windies T20 and One-day cricket captain.  However, on April 20th 2022, Pol…

When was the last time you met someone and it felt like you knew them for a lifetime?  Well that pretty much sums up my chat with Lisa...easy, engaging and informative!  

Lisa is an award-winning TV …

My guest, Jihan Williams, takes us on an emotional journey, describing in crystal clear terms her initial struggle with infertility and the associated challenges when there is no explanation.

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Today’s episode is the second part of my fiery chat with Daniella, Kiola and Naette.  If you haven’t yet listened to part one, please check out episode 22 before listening to this one.  These three l…

Welcome to part 2 of the Season finalé!  In this episode we jump straight into the nitty gritty of the postpartum period from both parents' perspective.

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Surprise! Today’s episode is my treat to you my wonderful listeners.  Many of you have asked me “when do we get to hear your birth story Chanol?” so it is with great pleasure I share our birth story …

As many of you know Trinidad and Tobago has been hailed as the land of steelband, calypso, limbo, parang, chutney, soca and carnival.  So it is with great excitement I welcome today's guest, Anya Eli…

What do you do when the obstacles seem to get in your way of manifesting the family you’ve dreamed of?  My guest on today’s episode walks us down her path from Catholicism to Islam on her journey to …

We ended off episode 16 with my guest Chantal describing how her mother supported her choice to not have children and the impact that abscence of parental pressure had on her journey.

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Yes, this podcast is about Caribbean women narrating their story of giving birth, but what about the Caribbean women who choose not to have children or circumstances have never aligned to have a chil…

Nicosia (or you can just call her Nic) is a time management strategist and Attorney-at-Law. Nicosia hails from the Cayman Islands and tells us all about delivering her baby in Hong Kong.

As a time ma…

Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a licensed Physical Therapist of 14 years with an extensive background in patient care and competitive athletics.  She formed JMM Health Solutions with a focus on pelvic f…