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This episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!Today we talk to Rebecca of Love Your Birth again, this time about GBS. What's all the fuss about? She dives into the details of the article that came out last year that rocked the encapsulation community.

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Keywords: GBS Awareness | Group B Strep | Love Your Birth | Maternal Health | Birth Education | Understanding GBS | Encapsulation Community | Parenting Insights | Health and Wellness | Infection Prevention | New Parents | Birth Choices | Supportive Care | Community Resources | Educating Parents | Health Considerations | Birth Stories | Emotional Support | Maternal Wellness | Pregnancy Insights | Debunking Myths | Professional Guidance | Safe Practices | Personal Experiences | Collaborative Care | Knowledge Sharing | Family Connections | Health Literacy | Supporting Families | Understanding Procedures | Empowering Parents |

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This episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!Today we talk to Cindy about how to find a babysitter for your wee one that you trust. Let's face it we need a break, but you can't enjoy your time away if you don't trust who is caring for your child.

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Keywords: Finding a Babysitter | Trustworthy Care | Parenting Tips | Child Care Solutions | Cindy's Suds | New Parent Resources | Family Wellness | Caregiver Selection | Family Support | Safe Practices | Building Trust | Empowering Parents | Child Safety | Community Resources | Family Dynamics | Stress-Free Caregiving | Seeking Help | Emotional Well-Being | Support Systems | Quality Care | Parenting Challenges | Practical Advice | Safe Spaces | Professional Guidance | Coping with Parenthood | Family Connections | Hiring Babysitters | Communication | Nurturing Relationships | Positive Experiences | Balancing Life and Caregiving | Educational Support | Family Needs | Building Community | Time for Yourself | Caregiver Training | Empowering Families | Healthy Parenting |

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Rebecca from Love Your Birth joins us again to go over some other methods of preparing a placenta. This is fascinating stuff! Everything from raw smoothies to tinctures. Who knew?Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!

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Keywords: Placenta Encapsulation | Love Your Birth | Alternative Methods | Raw Smoothies | Tinctures | Maternal Health | Postpartum Care | Health Benefits | Doula Support | Nutrition | Women's Health | Natural Remedies | Birth Practices | Family Wellness | Unique Preparations | Personalized Care | New Parent Resources | Educating Families | Holistic Health | Support Systems | Birth Education | Nutritional Support | Emotional Well-Being | Empowering Choices | Safe Practices | Community Engagement | Family Dynamics | Parenting Insights | Understanding Procedures | Health Awareness | Birth Experience | Practical Advice | Resilience | Healthy Living | Educational Resources | Positive Parenting | Maternal Wellness | Parenting Journey | Self-Care | Community Support |

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In this episode, we talk to Rebecca of Love Your Birth. Alyssa Veneklase asks her why anyone would encapsulate. They talk about the different methods, health benefits, and if there are any risks.

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Keywords: Placenta Encapsulation | Health Benefits | Love Your Birth | Alyssa Veneklase | Understanding Encapsulation | Risks and Benefits | Maternal Health | Postpartum Care | Nutrition | Empowering Choices | Birth Practices | Doula Support | Women's Health | Holistic Approaches | Birth Education | Community Resources | Family Wellness | New Parent Education | Emotional Well-Being | Educating Families | Personalized Care | Healthy Living | Safe Practices | Support Systems | Family Dynamics | Parenting Insights | Practical Advice | Nutritional Support | Understanding Procedures | Resilience |

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Today Cindy talks about two recent tragedies that happened to her, the grief she felt, how that affected her as a mother, friend, and business owner, and what happened to help her find her fire and passion again. Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!

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Keywords: Grief in Motherhood | Cindy's Experience | Coping with Loss | Maternal Mental Health | Emotional Well-Being | Resilience | Family Dynamics | Support Systems | Healing Journey | Empowering Stories | Community Support | Life Challenges | Personal Narratives | Balancing Life and Work | Parenting Insights | Navigating Grief | Supportive Environments | Understanding Emotions | Family Wellness | Postpartum Care | Self-Care | Emotional Resilience | Building Connections | Reflecting on Experiences | Parenting Challenges | Finding Purpose | Sharing Stories | Strength in Vulnerability | Personal Growth |

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Today we talk about the first Better Body Image Conference to be held in Grand Rapids on March 11, 2018 at the Wealthy Street Theater. There will be several workshops, a showing of the documentary 'The Illusionists', and a panel discussion to follow.

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Keywords: Body Image | Better Body Image Conference | Grand Rapids Events | Community Awareness | Workshops | Documentary Screening | The Illusionists | Panel Discussions | Empowering Women | Healthy Body Image | Mental Health | Community Support | Family Wellness | Body Positivity | Personal Growth | Self-Acceptance | Educational Resources | Emotional Well-Being | Supportive Environments | Parenting Insights | Engaging Conversations | Navigating Body Image | Positive Self-Perception | Community Engagement | Understanding Media Influence | Body Confidence | Inclusive Practices | Empowering Stories | Personal Experiences | Mental Health Awareness |

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Alyssa talks to a past postpartum client about her struggle with infertility and the journey and struggles to get pregnant with her son.

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Keywords: Fertility Struggles | Infertility Journey | Alyssa's Insights | Postpartum Client | Parenting Challenges | Maternal Health | Emotional Support | Community Resources | Family Dynamics | Support Systems | Navigating Parenthood | Empowering Stories | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Building Connections | Understanding Fertility | Personal Narratives | Emotional Resilience | Women's Health | Practical Advice | Family Planning | Healthy Living | Nurturing Relationships | Supportive Environments | Positive Parenting | Understanding Procedures |

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Today Cindy shares a personal story about trusting your gut as a mother. Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!

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Keywords: Trusting Your Gut | Motherhood Insights | Cindy's Experience | Intuition in Parenting | Personal Stories | Maternal Instincts | Emotional Well-Being | Empowering Choices | Family Dynamics | Support Systems | Parenting Challenges | Building Trust | Nurturing Relationships | Community Support | Coping Strategies | Understanding Emotions | Resilience | Navigating Parenthood | Parenting Resources | Reflecting on Experiences | Practical Advice | Self-Care | Positive Parenting |

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As a Physician's Assistant by trade, Cindy talks about her past work in the medical field and how she dealt with meddling family members. Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!

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Keywords: Modern Medicine | Family Dynamics | Cindy's Insights | Navigating Relationships | Physician's Assistant Experience | Meddling Family Members | Maternal Health | Professional Boundaries | Parenting Challenges | Emotional Support | Community Resources | Understanding Perspectives | Coping Strategies | Family Wellness | Communication Skills | Supportive Environments | Empowering Choices | Positive Relationships | Practical Advice | Balancing Life and Work | Building Trust | Resilience | Parenting Insights |

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Tricia, Birth & Postpartum Doula and our Multiples Expert, talks about her twins  6-week stay in the NICU.

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Keywords: NICU Experience | Tricia's Insights | Gold Coast Doulas | Multiple Births | Emotional Support | Parenting Challenges | Family Wellness | Newborn Care | Community Resources | Navigating NICU | Support Systems | Personal Stories | Building Resilience | Maternal Health | Coping Strategies | Understanding NICU Procedures | Positive Parenting | Family Dynamics | Practical Advice | Empowering Choices | Parenting Insights | Nurturing Relationships |