Growing Our Family - Pregnancy Podcast

Pregnancy Podcast Rebroadcast – Episode 45: Pregnancy Nutrition with Mamas Maternal Health

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Makayla and Cassandra are the founders of Mamas Maternal Health, a Virtual Nutrition Counseling business specializing in pregnancy and lactation helping both you and your child to achieve maximum health during this critical time period. 

Pregnancy Podcast Rebroadcast – Episode 41: Pregnancy Hormones with Courtney and Katie from the Push Revolution Podcast

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Courtney and Katie are a Doctor and Certified Nurse Midwife/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner team here to provide expert advice and evidence-based information to empower parents in achieving understanding, support, and health in the pregnancy and postpartum period. They are here today to talk all about Pregnancy hormones and the effect they have on our bodies both before and after birth. 

Pregnancy Podcast Rebroadcast – Episode 38: VBAC’s with Meg and Julie from the VBAC Link

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Today’s guests, Meg and Julie, are both doulas and the hosts of the VBAC Link podcast. They are here to talk all about Vaginal birth after cesarean, self advocacy, avoiding unnecessary interventions, and so much more. Any pregnant mamas will benefit from this episode, not just VBAC mamas! 

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 74: First Newborn Checkup with Brooke from SimplyWell.Baby 

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Brooke is a mom of 3 and has a 10+-year background as a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP). Prior to becoming a CPNP, she worked as a Registered Nurse in both pediatrics and postpartum. Her background provides her with a strong basis in holistic health & wellness, parenting, and child development. 

Growing Our Family · S01E74 – First Newborn Checkup with Brooke from SimplyWell.Baby

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Show Notes

When does the first appointment take place? 

What to expect during this first visit?

-Family History

-Questions about Pregnancy

-Delivery & Birth

-Social History 

-PPD

-Development

What do they check for on a physical exam? 

What questions should you ask?

Why is it important to make it to all of their well check visits? 

Brooke’s parenting courses:

Your Parenting Journey – The First Weeks: https://simplywellbaby.teachable.com/p/thefirstweeks 

Your Parenting Journey – The First Six Months: https://simplywellbaby.teachable.com/p/thefirstsixmonths 

Beginner Bundle: https://simplywellbaby.teachable.com/p/your-parenting-journey-beginner-bundle 

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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 73: Pregnancy tips for working moms with Carlisa Brown

Carlisa Brown RN, MSN is a professional nurse who always had a passion for helping nurture people back to health and educate. She has over 12 years nursing experience ranging from Adults, Neonatal, education, and Quality of care. During her time working with patients she grew to love the journey of pregnancy and being able to educate and help new mothers be the best nurturer they could be. Being a mom herself and working as a nurse she grew to understand the struggles of working while pregnant. Real Nurturers was started to help educate women on pregnancy and find ways to be comfortable and feel great while pregnant and working. Giving them the proper education, support, and products that will help prepare them for the trials of pregnancy and motherhood. Carlisa’s goal is to help every mom and expectant mom know they are great, a superhero, and of course a Real Nurturer!

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Growing Our Family · Pregnancy tips for working moms with Carlisa Brown

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Show Notes

* When and how should you let your boss know you are pregnant? Is there a timeframe that would be most ideal for filling your position? * How do you deal with pregnancy discomforts at work? * Any tips for scheduling appointments around your work schedule? First appt of the day, lunch time, last of the day, scheduling in advance? * What should moms ask about preparing for maternity leave? (FMLA, paid vs unpaid, when to start leave, pumping accommodations, etc) * What laws are there to protect working moms during pregnancy? 

Where to find Carlisa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnurturers/ 

Personal IG: https://www.

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 72: Using TENS in labor with Judy Key

Judy Key is a DONA Certified Birth Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator. She works with New Life Birth Services, a doula collective in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy’s favorite part of her life as a doula are the new relationships that are born out of supporting families. 

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Growing Our Family · S01E72 – Using TENS in labor with Judy Key

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Show Notes

-What is a TENS unit?

-Is it safe for both mom and baby?

-How can this help with pain management during labor? 

(is there a difference between low intensity and high intensity)

-What is the Gate Control Theory? 

-Are there any downsides to using a TENS machine?

-Can you use it in conjunction with other pain relief options?

-Where do you typically connect the pads?

-How do you select a TENS unit? 

Judy’s Recommended Product: 

OBI TENS Plus with Booster Button (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DDZBHK/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NF3EFb2476GX2 

Dr. Frederick’s TENS Unit Electrodes : https://amzn.to/34qHSGS 

Where to find Judy:

Website: https://www.newlifebirthservices.org/

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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 71: Postpartum essential oils with Jacquelyn Hunt

Jacquelyn is an essential oil educator and mother of 4 little ones (ages 1-7). She is the founder of Mindful Magnolias where she coaches mamas to live a more natural and empowered lifestyle through using essential oils. She is also the creator of 2 online courses, Essential Wellness Bootcamp and Essential Wellness for Littles to learn how to safely and effectively integrate oils into your daily lifestyle. 

In her spare time, Jacquelyn loves spending time with her family, visiting new places and watching Disney + with the kids! 

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Growing Our Family · S01E71 – Postpartum essential oils with Jacquelyn Hunt

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Show Notes

What are the benefits of using essential oils?

Are there certain essential oils you should avoid after birth or while breastfeeding?

What are some of of your favorite oils to use after birth and their benefits?

What are some of the common uses of essential oils?

-Postpartum Padsicles and how to make them

-Soothing Spray

-Roller blends (to help with pain, headaches, etc)

-Nipple Cream

-Sitz Bath

-etc

Are there oils to help with improving mood?

How can you apply them? (smell, diffusing, lotions, direct contact, etc)

If you are new to essential oils, what are some safety guidelines to follow?

Use on Babies?

Where to find Jacqueline:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 70: D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex) with Morgan Hedley, CLES

Morgan Hedley is Lactation Specialist, Postpartum Wellness Advocate and mother of two young boys. After the birth of her first son, and her own experience with breastfeeding, she felt compelled to leave her decade long career in fashion and return to school to study lactation. Morgan is passionate about breastfeeding and postpartum education and empowering mothers to trust themselves and their intuition when it comes to all things motherhood.

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Growing Our Family · S01E70 – D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex) with Morgan Hedley, CLES

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Show Notes

1. What is D-MER and what are the signs that you are experiencing it?

2. What causes it?

3. Does it correlate with postpartum depression or other mood disorders or can you have one without the other?

4. How common is it?

5. How soon after birth do moms usually experience this?

6. Does it usually last your entire breastfeeding journey or will it resolve itself?

7. Is it possible to have different levels of D-MER (eg: just when pumping or just when breastfeeding vs at every letdown?)

8. Is there a treatment for it?

MORGAN’S RECOMMENDED PRODUCT:

Medela Harmony Hand Pump: https://amzn.to/31VxcyS 

WHERE TO FIND MORGAN: 

Website: https://www.wellnessbymorgan.com/ 

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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 69: Communication Skills in Pregnancy with Stephanie Lopez

Stephanie is a mom of two beautiful girls – Annabella and Sophia. She works as an Organizational Psychologist, Licensed Human Element® Practitioner, and Brain-Based Coach. Stephanie specialize in helping moms build the capacity to hold crucial conversations and address interpersonal issues when they arise.

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Growing Our Family · S01E69 – Communication Skills with Stephanie Lopez

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Show Notes

– What are some of the ways you can improve your communication to better get your point across? 

– A big complaint for moms is that someone (usually family) isn’t respecting their wishes. This comes in many forms from wanting to join you in the delivery room and not taking no as an answer to not respecting visitation rules you set in place to overstepping boundaries when it comes to parenting preferences. How can you effectively communicate your wishes and make sure they are respected?

– Would you recommend writing down a list of newborn visitation rules or can this come off as too confrontational? 

– After all these suggestions, if they STILL aren’t respecting your wishes, what should you do from there?

– Moving on to the postpartum phase, a lot of moms feel more distant from their S/O in those first few weeks/months postpartum. A lot of this stems from a lack of communication between you two. Any tips on how to work on that? 

– You won’t always agree on parenting views, how do you have a calm conversation and come to an agreement? 

Where to find Stephanie: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 68 – Nutrition for Fertility with September Burton, INHC

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September was raised in beautiful California with her 3 older brothers. After spending 4 years as a personal chef to Admirals in the Navy she began studying nutrition and growing her family. She had 3 babies and then began experiencing recurrent miscarriages which she used her knowledge of nutrition to overcome. She is now a mother of 7 including, a set of twins. Her personal experience with infertility led her to have a passion for helping others grow their families.

Growing Our Family · S01E68 – Nutrition for Fertility with September Burton, INHC

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Show Notes

– Tell us about your motherhood journey and how you got into nutrition

– How can nutrition impact your fertility – both positively and negatively? 

– What other benefits come from making this lifestyle change? (I love the list on your website)

-Lose weight/lower your BMI 

-Balance your hormone levels

-Increase your energy

-Boost your immune system

-Enhance your ability to naturally “detox”

-Sleep better

-Save money by not eating out 

– How long after you change your diet do women usually notice a difference in their fertility and overall health?

– Does having a lower BMI have an impact on your chances of conceiving or overall pregnancy? 

Where to find September:

Website: HawaiiSurrogacy.com/nutrition 

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