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Motherhood Intended

Are you tired of scrolling your feed only to see the highlight reel version of motherhood? Join Jacqueline Baird, a passionate mom here to support other women on their unique journeys to motherhood and beyond. 

You’ll hear from experts in the fields of women’s health, fertility, and family planning, as well as from the brave women who want their unique stories to be heard. We’ll talk about unexpected paths taken, miraculous moments experienced, and how we keep going on this beautiful and ever-changing journey as mom.


This podcast will also document Jacqueline’s current life as a mom of three, plus many reflections and insight from her decade long infertility journey including multiple losses, IVF, preterm deliveries, surrogacy, and more. Stay tuned as her family’s story continues to unfold.


If you feel like you can’t always relate to the picture-perfect stories you see, follow the podcast now and join a community that’s getting real about what it takes to be a mom.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
110
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Honoring Your Body Through Infertility and Motherhood

Honoring Your Body Through Infertility and Motherhood

In this *bonus* episode, Jacqueline reflects on her summer activities and shares her personal journey with body image and self-acceptance during infertility and motherhood. She discusses the challeng…

00:26:45  |   Fri 26 Jul 2024
Our Surrogacy Experience: Welcoming Baby Lorelei

Our Surrogacy Experience: Welcoming Baby Lorelei

On this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline shares a deeply personal story about the birth of her daughter via surrogacy. Detailing the steps leading up to the birth, including signing with an…

00:41:46  |   Fri 17 May 2024
The Mother Me Method: Transforming Postpartum Experiences

The Mother Me Method: Transforming Postpartum Experiences

This episode features a conversation between Jacqueline, and guest Jess Hull, a former Facebook and Google executive who founded Mother Me, an app, online course, and support framework for successful…

00:56:45  |   Fri 10 May 2024
FLRRiSH: Cultivating Strength and Support for NICU Families

FLRRiSH: Cultivating Strength and Support for NICU Families

After an unexpected hiatus, Jacqueline is back with a new episode as she joyfully shares her family's recent expansion to five as they welcomed a perfect little girl into the world! She was born happ…

00:51:52  |   Thu 02 May 2024
Inspiration in the Oven: Gretchen Witt's Quest to Cure Kids' Cancer

Inspiration in the Oven: Gretchen Witt's Quest to Cure Kids' Cancer

This episode features an inspiring conversation with Gretchen Witt, who shares her profoundly personal journey through pediatric cancer with her son, Liam, and how it led to the founding of Cookies f…

01:06:15  |   Sat 06 Apr 2024
Podcast Time Capsule: Hunter Turns 6

Podcast Time Capsule: Hunter Turns 6

In this bonus episode, Jacqueline shares a personal conversation with her son Hunter, reflecting on his growth and experiences as he turns six. The episode explores themes of family, memory-making, a…

00:26:28  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
Surviving Pregnancy After Loss: Understanding PTSD

Surviving Pregnancy After Loss: Understanding PTSD

In this heartfelt episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey of navigating a pregnancy after experiencing multiple losses, including miscarriages and the loss of her daughter Maren at 20 weeks. …

00:31:31  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
Beyond Birth Plans: Embracing the Unexpected as a New Mom

Beyond Birth Plans: Embracing the Unexpected as a New Mom

In this episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey of anticipating the arrival of her daughter through surrogacy, emphasizing the stress and preparations involved when not physically pregnant. J…

00:55:38  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
Building Families: The Surrogate's Perspective with Ashley Mareko

Building Families: The Surrogate's Perspective with Ashley Mareko

In this episode, Jacqueline offers a rich tapestry of content, beginning with an intimate look into the world of surrogacy through the eyes of Ashley Mareko, a seasoned surrogate and expert. Ashley s…

01:03:22  |   Thu 14 Mar 2024
The Gift of Surrogacy: Alexandra French's Story

The Gift of Surrogacy: Alexandra French's Story

In this episode, Jacqueline shares her personal journey through surrogacy, from explaining the concept to her children to celebrating milestones and advocating for surrogacy awareness. She details vi…

00:55:16  |   Thu 07 Mar 2024
How to Let Your Purpose Evolve in Motherhood with Katelyn Denning

How to Let Your Purpose Evolve in Motherhood with Katelyn Denning

In this episode, Jacqueline discusses significant life transitions and reflections on her purpose, mainly triggered by her journey into motherhood. She introduces her guest for the episode, Katelyn D…

00:42:18  |   Fri 01 Mar 2024
Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood with Catherine O'Brien

Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood with Catherine O'Brien

In this episode, Jacqueline speaks on the gratitude perspective in motherhood and her intentions to create a gratitude journal geared towards women dealing with infertility. She further welcomes Cath…

00:46:56  |   Fri 23 Feb 2024
Embracing Motherhood: Personal Pregnancy and Birth Stories

Embracing Motherhood: Personal Pregnancy and Birth Stories

In this podcast episode, Jacqueline invites her sisters-in-law, Rachael and Summer, to share their individual experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. Rachael discusses her pregnancy journey and her …

00:36:17  |   Thu 15 Feb 2024
Navigating Fatherhood While Overcoming a Gambling Addiction

Navigating Fatherhood While Overcoming a Gambling Addiction

In this transparent and relatable *bonus* podcast episode, Jacqueline shares her conversation with her brother Jake who opens up about his journey of becoming a father while simultaneously battling a…

00:59:39  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
Building a Vision Beyond Motherhood with Danielle LaShawn

Building a Vision Beyond Motherhood with Danielle LaShawn

In a lively conversation with Jacqueline, Danielle LaShawn, a mom of four, author, content creator, and full-time employee shares her experiences of motherhood and self-transformation. Danielle empha…

00:36:57  |   Fri 02 Feb 2024
Boy Moms Talk Gender

Boy Moms Talk Gender "Disappointment"

Gender disappointment. Maybe you’ve heard this term, maybe you haven’t, but it definitely isn’t openly talked about enough. Gender disappointment is a very real parenthood experience which involves h…

00:48:35  |   Fri 26 Jan 2024
Cleft Lip & Palate Education: Melissa's Story

Cleft Lip & Palate Education: Melissa's Story

In this episode, Jacqueline connects with a mom she's known since elementary school and they discuss both of their sons' birth defects. Melissa educates listeners on cleft lip/palate and what that jo…

00:42:59  |   Thu 18 Jan 2024
Jacqueline's Babies: 6 Unique Stories from Conception to Birth

Jacqueline's Babies: 6 Unique Stories from Conception to Birth

We're back with SEASON 3! Pop the champagne, it's the 1 year anniversary of Motherhood Intended!

In this episode, Jacqueline shares the unique conception and birth stories of her six children - the tw…

01:30:38  |   Fri 12 Jan 2024
Next Generation Infant Nutrition with Mia Funt, Co-Founder & President of ByHeart

Next Generation Infant Nutrition with Mia Funt, Co-Founder & President of ByHeart

Jacqueline is joined by Mia Funt, the co-founder and president of ByHeart - a next gen infant nutrition company. Mia is a powerhouse and entirely dedicated to shaking up the formula industry through …

00:46:49  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
BRCA Gene Mutation + IVF + Genetic Testing: Angela's Story

BRCA Gene Mutation + IVF + Genetic Testing: Angela's Story

Jacqueline is joined by Angela, a BRCA previvor and mom of twins. In this episode, Angela shares her journey to motherhood and educates listeners on the BRCA gene mutation. Take a listen to how she t…

00:50:22  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
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