Learning To Mom ® Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Wanting a natural hospital birth, then this episode is for you!!

This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with hospital birth coach, Sammy from Unshaken Wellness and ask her all our questions related to unmedicated labor and delivery in a hospital:

* Why would someone want a natural hospital birth?
* What are the best outcomes that natural births provide?
* What are the misconceptions around natural hospital births?
* How should one prepare for a natural hospital birth?
* How can women physically prepare for a natural hospital birth?
* What are the reasons that women end up having a non “natural” hospital birth?
* How do you make sure that your birth partner will advocate for you during your birth?
* What are some things that women need to consider when choosing medicated vs natural birth?
* How do you spiritually prepare for birth?
* What things should you bring to help with your natural birth?

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Pregnant and trying to figure out which health insurance plan to select?? I break it all down for you AND share what I chose for my pregnancy and birth!

This week's episode of the Learning to Mom Podcast, I break down health insurance vocabulary, plans (EPO, HMO, POS & PPO), and get into medishare!

*Disclaimer, I am not a health insurance expert or have any licenses/credentials in this. This episode is to be used solely as an explanation to different health insurance plans and for me to share my own experience with it. Please consult a professional for personalized advice*

Here's what we cover today:
- Premiums
- Deductibles
- Copays
- In- Network and out of network
- Out-of-pocket maximums
- EPO, HMO, POS and PPO
- Prenatal Care Coverage
- Birth expenses
- Child well visits
- Medishare for pregnancy
- Medishare for birth
- What insurance should I pick for pregnancy?
- What insurance plan should I pick for birth?

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Welcome to Learning To Mom, the #1 pregnancy podcast for first time moms. Informing women on pregnancy and birth so they can be informed without feeling overwhelmed!

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If you're pregnant and wondering the answers to the following questions:
- What are the early signs of pregnancy?
- How do I calculate my due date?
- Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
- Can I travel while pregnant?
- What should I eat during pregnancy?
- How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
- What are the best prenatal vitamins?
- How can I alleviate morning sickness?
- What is gestational diabetes, and am I at risk?
-How often should I see my healthcare provider during pregnancy?

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

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Wondering what you should and shouldn't be eating during pregnancy?? Well then, this episode is for you: Nutrition during pregnancy 101 with pregnancy and fertility nutritionist.

This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Grace from East to West Nutrition and ask her all our first time mom questions related to food during pregnancy:

- Why is nutrition in pregnancy important?
- What’s the standard / nutrition requirements when it comes to nutrition when you’re pregnant?
- What should we be making sure we eat a lot of, and what should we not be eating a lot of?
- What are some misconceptions people have about pregnancy and eating/nutrition?
- Where do a lot of pregnant women go wrong when fueling their bodies during pregnancy?
- Should we be eating for two?
- Should we be focusing on different food groups during different trimesters?
- What would you tell a woman who hasn’t been able to eat as nutritious as she would like to because she doesn’t feel well during pregnancy?
- Is fertility and pregnancy nutritional requirements the same?
- How much does the man’s nutrition impact fertility?
- What does breakfast, lunch and dinner look like on a practical level?

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How to connect with Grace:
- Her website: https://www.easttowestnutrition.com/
- Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertility.pregnancynutrition/

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Have you been having a hard time accepting your pregnancy, your new body, your new hormones, your new fears, your new priorities in your pregnancy?? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and I have some great tips to help with that!! 

We're sharing 8 Tips for Accepting the New You in Pregnancy.

Today on the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive deep into how you can really embrace this pregnancy, even if you're not feeling comfortable or like you're normal self!

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If you've been wondering the answers to these questions, then look no further- I'm here to help!
- How can I alleviate morning sickness?
- What is gestational diabetes, and am I at risk?
- How is gestational diabetes managed?
- What is preeclampsia, and what are the signs?
- Can I travel during pregnancy?
- What is a birth plan, and should I create one?
- What are the different childbirth options (e.g., natural, epidural, C-section)?
- What is a doula, and should I consider having one?
- How do I choose a hospital or birthing center?
- What are Braxton Hicks contractions, and when do they start?
- When should I start maternity leave?
- How can I prepare for labor and delivery?
- What is a birthing class, and should I take one?
- How do I know if I'm in labor?
- What are the stages of labor?
- What pain relief options are available during labor?
- What is a birth coach or partner's role during labor?
- Can I have a natural childbirth in a hospital setting?

Why you need to see a pelvic floor therapist if you're pregnant!

This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Pelvic Floor Therapist, Dr. Erin and ask her all our first time mom questions related to pelvic floor therapy exercises:

-Why is pelvic floor therapy important during pregnancy?
- What is the pelvic floor?
- The importance of pelvic floor even if you have a c-section
- Why is pelvic floor important during pregnancy?
- What does pelvic floor therapy really look like?
- What are some pelvic floor therapy exercises?
- What are the warning signs to go see a pelvic floor therapist?
- Is peeing in pregnancy normal?
- What are the misconceptions people have around pelvic floor therapy?
- What are your thoughts on the tip, “just drink a glass of wine and relax”?
- When working out during pregnancy, how do we protect the pelvic floor?
- What is Diastasis Recti in pregnancy?
- When should you see a pelvic floor therapist in postpartum?
- What are good exercises you should do during pregnancy that also prepares you for birth?
- How is the pelvic floor related to arousal and libido?
- How can people find you?

How to connect with Dr. Erin:
- Her website: https://drerindpt.mykajabi.com/
- Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_pelvic_floor_pt/

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Pregnant and not sure how to best support a friend through her miscarriage?

This week's episode of the Learning to Mom Podcast, I sit down with Laura Ricketts, a Bereavement Doula who offers compassionate support for mothers and families during miscarriages. In honor of baby loss awareness week, today’s episode is about how to support a friend while she’s experiencing a miscarriage.

On today's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast,  I sit down with Laura Ricketts from FiLumena Birth. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like:
- What  bereavement doula do?
- What are practical ways that we can support a friend who's miscarrying? 
- What are some misconceptions around what women feel or experience during a miscarriage?

Connect with Laura at: www.filumenabirth.com

Welcome to Learning To Mom, the #1 pregnancy podcast for first time moms. Informing women on pregnancy and birth so they can be informed without feeling overwhelmed!

Follow The Learning To Mom Podcast on Instagram at @learningtomom.podcast
Or connect on our website at www.learningtomompodcast.com

If you're pregnant and wondering the answers to the following questions:
- How do I confirm that I'm pregnant?
- What are the early signs of pregnancy?
- When should I take a pregnancy test?
- How accurate are home pregnancy tests?
- What should I do after getting a positive pregnancy test?
- How do I choose an obstetrician or midwife?
- podcast pregnancy loss
- What's the difference between an obstetrician and a midwife?
- When should I schedule my first prenatal appointment?
- How often will I have prenatal check-ups?
- What can I expect during prenatal visits?

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

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Struggling with depression during pregnancy, aka prenatal depression?? Chatting all about its  signs, risks, causes, and treatment . PLUS, I share my own prenatal depression story!

Welcome to Learning To Mom, the #1 pregnancy podcast for first time moms. Informing women on pregnancy and birth so they can be informed without feeling overwhelmed!

Follow The Learning To Mom Podcast on Instagram at @learningtomom.podcast
Or connect on our website at www.learningtomompodcast.com

If you're pregnant and wondering the answers to the following questions:
- What are common reasons for needing a cesarean section?
- What's the recovery process like after a C-section?
- What is an induction, and when is it recommended?
- What methods are used for labor induction?
- Are there any risks associated with inductions?
- How long does an induction typically take?
- Can I still have a natural birth if I'm induced?
- What pain relief options are available during an induced labor?
- What happens if my water breaks before labor starts naturally?

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

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What every pregnant woman needs to know about fitness in pregnancy.

On today's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast,  I sit down with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like:

• Why is working out during pregnancy important?
• What should exercise look like during pregnancy?
• What are safe ab exercises to do in pregnancy?
• What is diastasis recti and can you feel it?
• What would you tell someone who isn’t able to stay as active as they had hoped to during pregnancy?
• What are some of the misconceptions people have while working out during pregnancy?
• What is the “bare minimum” for someone who is having a healthy pregnancy?
• What are the recommendations for working out while pregnant?
• What are safe exercises to do?
• Are there any unsafe workouts to avoid during pregnancy?
• Are barbell workouts safe?
• What are warning signs or “red flags” during workouts while you’re pregnant?
• When is it safe to return to exercise postpartum?
• What are the warning signs during postpartum exercise?

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If you're pregnant and wondering the answers to the following questions:
- What are the signs that labor is starting?
- How long does labor typically last for first-time moms?
- What are Braxton Hicks contractions, and how can I differentiate them from real contractions?
- What's the difference between a natural birth and a medicated birth?
- What pain relief options are available during labor?
- What is an epidural, and how does it work?
- When should I head to the hospital or birthing center?
- What should I pack in my hospital bag?
- How can I prepare for childbirth physically and mentally?
- What is a birth doula, and do I need one?

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

The #1 podcast on pregnancy and birth!

Welcome to the Learning To Mom Podcast, Mom friends! Today's episode is a great introduction to who I am, why I created the Learning To Mom Podcast and what to expect going forward.

Join me each week on the Learning to Mom Podcast where I give you the whole scoop on all things pregnancy and birth. From contractions to forming a bond with your baby in the womb to nursery essentials,  I've got you!

If you've wondered any of the following questions:
- When will I start experiencing pregnancy symptoms?
- What are the earliest signs of pregnancy?
- How can I manage morning sickness?
- Is it normal to have mood swings during pregnancy?
- Why am I so tired during pregnancy?
- How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
- When will I start showing a baby bump?

Then I got you covered! This is the best podcast for first time moms on tips and advice about pregnancy and birth.

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Wanting to know what to ask your obgyn when pregnant?


This episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast, we'll break down everything- from choosing your OBGYN to your first visit to obgyn when pregnant, to to pregnancy appointments what to expect, to how to find an obgyn for pregnancy.


Today's episode on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with OBGYN Dr. Pero.


Here's the questions we dive into:
- What things should women consider when choosing their OBGYN?
- Which is better: 1 doctor at 100% or whole practice at 60%?
- Can you switch practices?
- What would be a RED flag when you’re seeing a provider? 
- Can you always deny your cervical exams, even at 40+ weeks? 
- What deems an emergency for you to call the hospital?
- What are the questions you should be asking during your OBGYN prenatal appointments?
- Timeline/expectations of the different appointments?


If you're looking for the answers to these questions:
-When should I schedule my first prenatal appointment?
-How often will I have prenatal check-ups?
-What tests and screenings will I need during pregnancy?
-What's the purpose of prenatal vitamins?
- Can I continue taking my regular medications?
- How do I choose an obstetrician or midwife?
Then you're in the right place! Welcome to the best podcast for pregnancy and birth!