Modern Nurture

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In this episode of the Modern Nurture Podcast, host Jess, an engineer and mother, debunks common myths surrounding tummy time for infants. Drawing from her three-part framework for evaluating parenting advice against the biological norm, Jess invites listeners to explore whether traditional tummy time aligns with natural infant development. Inspired by insights from the book "Sweet Sleep" and her personal journey, Jess advocates for alternative methods that nurture a baby's physical and emotional well-being. Discover the benefits of carrying your baby and engaging in skin-to-skin contact as Jess challenges conventional wisdom, empowering mothers to trust their instincts and thrive alongside their babies. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that questions the necessity of tummy time, highlights the importance of physical closeness, and offers practical tips for modern parents seeking to foster their infant's growth in harmony with nature's blueprint.

NOTE: This is my unconventional take on tummy time re-uploaded as a standalone file because it's been pretty popular, and I had some issues that prevented me from releasing a new episode this week. Hope you enjoy it, and if so, go check it out on youtube! https://youtu.be/ByF09LUxT4w

00:00 Introduction: The Truth About Tummy Time
00:35 Decoding Parenting Advice: The Three-Part Framework
01:59 Tummy Time Uncovered: Evaluating Its Necessity
03:10 Historical Perspective: The Evolution of Tummy Time
05:08 Applying the Framework: Is Tummy Time Necessary?
05:53 Modern Parenting: Balancing Tummy Time and Baby Carrying
07:14 Conclusion: My Final Thoughts on Tummy Time

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Discover the Healing Power of Infant Massage 
In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess and expert Helen Thompson, an infant massage instructor and host of the First Time Moms Chat podcast, delve into the history and  profound advantages of infant massage, including enhanced sleep, brain development, and relief from colic. The conversation also covers recommended oils, the importance of touch, the ideal timing and techniques for massage, and its positive impact on both baby and parental mental health. Helen emphasizes the significance of respecting a baby's cues during massage and addresses common misconceptions, ensuring parents are well-informed and confident in integrating infant massage into their caregiving routines.

In This Episode:
* Helen Thompson shares intriguing historical insights into infant massage, tracing its roots back to 3000 BC across various cultures.
* Discover the multiple health benefits for both baby and parents, including improved sleep patterns and reduced anxiety through the "cuddle hormone," oxytocin.
* Learn practical tips on how to massage your infant safely, the best oils to use, and how to interpret your baby's cues.
* Helen discusses the significant impact of massage on preterm babies and the parallels between the benefits of babywearing and infant massage.
* Addressing common misconceptions and the best practices for massaging a baby, including the importance of a gentle approach.

00:00 Intro
00:40 Brief History of Infant Massage
01:56 Benefits of Infant Massage
05:08 Importance of Touch, Siimilar With Babywearing
06:23 What Age to Massage
08:37 Common Infant Massage Misconceptions
10:35 Preterm Babies
11:45 Social and Emotional Outcomes from Infant Massage
13:12 Infant Massage and Postpartum Depression
14:29 How to Infant Massage
14:48 Choosing Massage Oil 
18:10 What to have on hand
20:42 How often to Massage
23:10 Massage for Colic
24:29 Massage Techniques 
26:02 Areas to Avoid
26:35 Stories from Parents 
31:00 Last Question

Connect with  Helen: 
Get your free quick start guide! How to begin massaging your baby - exclusive for modern nurture listeners! http://mybabymassage.net/modernnurture
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First Time Mum’s Chat Podcast
Apple Podcasts: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-time-mums-chat/id1549507862
https://www.mybabymassage.net
https://www.instagram.com/babymassagehelen/


More From Jess: 
* Full Episode: https://youtu.be/SNAnIL0KPZk
* If you liked this, check out: The Ultimate Guide to Toddler Breastfeeding 
* Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from the Conscious Mama’s Guide!) https://modernnurturepodcast.ck.page/4571bfa280

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If you want to know about breastfeeding and trying to conceive, breastfeeding while pregnant, and the unique challenges of breastfeeding a toddler, this one is for you.. Host Jess and guest Jenna Wolfe, a certified lactation counselor and Pure Joy parent coach, offer profound insights into breastfeeding past infancy, including tandem nursing and nursing during pregnancy. They explore the natural age of weaning, which significantly exceeds societal expectations, and the evolving benefits of breast milk. Jenna sheds light on the nutritional, immunological, and maternal health advantages of prolonged breastfeeding, addressing challenges like nursing aversion and social scrutiny. The conversation extends to practical and emotional aspects of tandem breastfeeding, emphasizing the importance of gentle weaning, open communication, and bonding with each child. Strategies to support mothers in balancing the needs of nursing toddlers and newborns, and the significance of community support in reducing isolation are highlighted, positioning breastfeeding as a valuable, empowering journey tailored by the needs and readiness of both mother and child.

00:00 Intro
00:34 What is a Toddler?
03:49 What is the Normal Weaning Age?
09:33 Benefits of Breastfeeding Toddlers
19:53 Tools that Mimic Breastfeeding
21:52 Jaw Development
23:18 Changes in Milk Composition over Time
25:14 Do Newborns Get Colstrum if you Tandem Feed?
30:45 Challenges of Breastfeeding Toddlers
41:08 Does Breastfeeding Delay Emotional Development?
47:27 Nursing Aversion Strategies
51:21 Dealing with Embarrasment of Nursing Toddler
55:01 Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding
57:07 Does Breastfeeding Cause Miscarriage?
59:37 What Can You Do to Get your Period Back While Breastfeeding?
01:02:54 Nursing While Pregnant
01:08:53 How to Approach Tandem Nursing
01:13:57 Establishing the Bond with Newborn While Tandem Feeding
01:16:41 What does Natural Weaning Look Like?
01:24:39 Where to Find Jenna and Her Great Stuff!

Connect with Jenna Wolfe:
Instagram: @own.your.parenting.story
Website: Own Your Parenting Story
Podcast: Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding

More From Jess:
Guide: How I got my Period Back while Breastfeeding: https://modernnurturepodcast.ck.page/2cd2aa00b3

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Mastering Pelvic Floor Health for an Easy Labor

Check out Becca’s course to ELIMINATE YOUR PREGNANCY PAIN! Use Code “MODERNNURTURE” for a discount! https://go.pelvicfloormomma.com/course-sales-page-1399?am_id=jessika731

In this comprehensive discussion on pelvic floor health with pelvic floor coach Becca, key topics around the normalcy of common pelvic issues faced by women, such as incontinence, and the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor are explored. Becca addresses misconceptions about pelvic floor strength, stressing the importance of proper technique over simply doing Kegels and highlights how pelvic floor health impacts various aspects of a woman's life, including pregnancy, childbirth, and sexual function. The conversation dives into the effects pregnancy and labor have on the pelvic floor, the significance of pelvic floor therapy, and practical tips for strengthening the pelvic floor through everyday movements and specific exercises before, during, and after pregnancy. Additionally, Becca talks about the benefits of early intervention and how virtual consultations can offer valuable support. The session aims to break the stigma around discussing pelvic health, encouraging more open conversations and education on the subject.

Connect with Becca (@pelvicfloormomma)

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00:00 Intro

00:09 Normal or Not?

01:18 Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor and Common Issues

03:50 Pelvic Floor in Pregancy, Labor, & Recovery

05:33 How to Push in Labor

10:48 Hip is out?

12:26 Pelvic Floor and Sexual Function

15:13 Placenta Wound and the Postpartum Rollercoaster

18:20 Impact of Pelvic Floor Work on Labor Outcomes

21:11 Birth

23:47 Can you get Pelvic Floor Help Virtually

27:32 What happens at a pelvic floor assessment?

30:04 How to Incorporate Pelvic Floor Work in Your Routine

38:26 Avoiding a Breach Baby

42:04 Post Partum Exercises

More From Jess: 

• If you liked this, check out: Sweet Sleep Review (Coming Soon)
• Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from the Conscious Mama’s Guide!)
• Guide: Detox Your Life with the Conscious Mama’s Handbook: The Complete Guide to Nurturing a Toxin Free Home & Lifestyle (Coming Soon!)
• Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!
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  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernnurturepod/ 
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nurture/id1736984175 
  • Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc
• My recommended workout app! https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=7903870.4e38cf6

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Join host Jess and PMS & Hormone Health Coach Rebecca Paisley in a groundbreaking discussion that challenges the norms around PMS and menstrual health. Discover the roles of key hormones, the power of diet in regulating your cycle, and the holistic approach of Ayurveda to optimizing women's health. Learn about the misconceptions surrounding PMS and PMDD, and how simple lifestyle changes can lead to significant improvements in your menstrual well-being. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to harmonize science with intuition in their journey towards optimal menstrual health. Tune in to redefine what normal means for your cycle and find empowerment in the intersection of instincts and evidence.

Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion. Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, Youtube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Modern Nurture Links

Rebecca’s Information: 

instagram.com/rebecca__paisley 

Retreat in September 2024 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/align-thrive-a-womens-wellness-retreat-tickets-723735090137?aff=oddtdtcreator

More from Jess: 

More from Jess: 

Video: How to Optimize Menstrual Cycle (Coming Soon!)

Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from Concious Mama's Handbook)

Guide: Detox Your Life - The Conscious Mamas Handbook: Complete Guide to Nurturing a Toxin Free Home & Lifestyle (Coming Soon!)

Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!

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Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc

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Welcome to Modern Nurture, where mothers at the intersection of instincts and evidence. Join host Jess as she engages in an insightful conversation with Amy Hughes, a doula, mother, and personal trainer. Amy shares her unique journey and the development of a comprehensive pregnancy protocol in collaboration with experts including pelvic floor therapists, midwives, and other fitness coaches from the ATG (Athletic Truth Group) Program.

This episode delves into the critical aspects of fitness before conception, during pregnancy, and in the postpartum period. Amy offers practical advice and dispels common myths, emphasizing the importance of understanding and listening to your body. From avoiding tearing during labor to the reasons behind 'keeping your legs closed' postpartum, this discussion is packed with valuable insights.

For anyone looking to blend scientific knowledge with natural maternal instincts in their fitness journey, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on these groundbreaking perspectives that could redefine your approach to maternal health and wellness.

Timestamps
00:00 Episode 003 Pregnancy Exercise Protocol with Amy Hughes
01:23 What is ATG, and How Did you Learn About it?
05:10 Broad Strokes - Where to Focus in Each Phase
13:29 Why Backward Walking?
15:59 Minerals During Pre-Conception
18:32 Get your Husband Involved!
19:43 First Trimester
28:23 2nd Trimester
41:28 Third Trimester
43:59 Avoid Tearing in Labor
48:46 Exercise Dosage
56:17 Postnatal Exercise
01:04:47 C Section Recs
01:06:02 Exciting Trends
01:07:49 Find Amy and her Protocol!

How to Find Amy:
https://www.instagram.com/__amyhughes__/#
Amy's Pregnancy Protocol:
https://amy-hughes-s-school2.teachable.com/p/pregnancy-protocol

More from Jess:
Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/EMnxnHHgEZo
Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from Concious Mama's Handbook)

Guide: Detox Your Life - The Conscious Mamas Handbook: Complete Guide to Nurturing a Toxin Free Home & Lifestyle (Coming Soon!)

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Dive into the essentials of infant sleep in this  episode of "Modern Nurture," featuring Holistic Sleep Coach Kim Hawley. From unraveling the complexities of sleep training to navigating the risks of SIDS, and uncovering the truths behind co-sleeping and bed-sharing, this discussion is packed with crucial insights for parents. Kim Hawley, a holistic sleep coach and lactation consultant, brings her extensive knowledge to the table, offering actionable advice and compassionate support to families struggling with their infants' sleep patterns. Whether you're seeking solutions for peaceful nights, curious about safe sleep practices, or contemplating the timing for transitioning your baby to independent sleep, this episode is your go-to resource for all things related to infant sleep. Tune in to transform your approach to sleep training, understand your infant's sleep needs deeply, and achieve the peaceful sleep your family deserves.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 How Infant Sleep Changed my Life
03:53 The Fourth Trimester: Born Too Soon
05:08 Wait.. What is an Infant?
07:44 Low Nurture Culture and Mental Health
09:14 Gentle Sleep Training
10:23 Responsive Sleep Support
11:18 Infant Sleep in first 3 Months
13:38 Tools for Optimizing Sleep in Early Months
23:05 SIDS
26:11 Safe Co-Sleeping
29:26 Sleep Patterns in First 3 Years
34:08 Dropping the Final Nap
37:29 How Long to Bedshare?
38:34 Co-Sleeping with Baby #2
40:49 Thoughts on SNOO
42:15 Thoughts on common sleep tools
43:02 What if I sleep trained?
45:17 How to Reach Kim

Kim Hawley's Work

The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast

Free guide on baby and toddler sleep myths plus more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/

Social links:

https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc/
https://www.facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc

More from Jess:
Watch this Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SNAnIL0KPZk
Video: Sweet Sleep Review (Coming Soon!)

Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from Concious Mama's Handbook)

Guide: Detox Your Life - The Conscious Mamas Handbook: Complete Guide to Nurturing a Toxin Free Home & Lifestyle (Coming Soon!)

Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!

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Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc

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Welcome and an Unconventional Take on Tummy Time

Join Jess on the Modern Nurture Podcast, where mothers meet at the intersection of instincts and evidence. As an engineer turned mom, Jess dives deep into the essence of motherhood, challenging the conventional with a mix of personal anecdotes and research-backed insights.

This episode unveils the journey behind the podcast, inspired by Jess's own experiences with her daughter's sleep patterns, the quest for answers in a sleep-deprived state, and the transformative wisdom found in "Sweet Sleep" by La Leche League. Jess offers a refreshing take on tummy time, applying a unique framework to dissect parenting norms and advocating for approaches that align with biological standards.

Listen in for a heartfelt discussion on navigating motherhood's challenges, from co-sleeping benefits to the naturalness of nursing toddlers. The Modern Nurture Podcast is a haven for moms seeking to blend intuition with evidence, offering support, community, and knowledge on wellness topics critical during the “breastfeeding, pregnant, or may become pregnant” phase of life.

Tune in for empowering stories and expert advice, designed to make you feel seen, heard, and connected. Whether you're questioning mainstream parenting advice or looking for a tribe that understands, you're home.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Modern Nurture: A Podcast for Moms

00:21 The Three Experiences That Inspired This Podcast

03:04 Building a Community of Mamas

03:21 Introducing Wellness Topics for Moms

03:36 Upcoming Episodes: Expert Interviews on Motherhood

03:55 Unconventional Take on Tummy Time

04:35 Applying a Three-Part Framework to Parenting Advice

06:16 The Biological Norm and Tummy Time

10:29 Alternatives to Traditional Tummy Time

11:40 Final Thoughts and Invitation for Engagement

Audible Free Trial: https://www.audible.com/

Sweet Sleep Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/196504/sweet-sleep-by-la-leche-league-international-diane-wiessinger--diana-west--linda-j-smith--teresa-pitman/

More From Jess: 

• If you liked this, check out: Sweet Sleep Review (Coming Soon)
• Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from the Conscious Mama’s Guide!)
• Guide: Detox Your Life with the Conscious Mama’s Handbook: The Complete Guide to Nurturing a Toxin Free Home & Lifestyle (Coming Soon!)

Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTYPNK8anjiqFKTCa5LyRA

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

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nurture/id1736984175

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc

My recommended workout app! https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=7903870.4e38cf6

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