Mom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy and New Motherhood

At long last, we're doing an episode for everyone who cares about and wants to support, new parents! 

Please share this episode with your friends and family knowing that the things we discuss are important and if dealt with beforehand and with understanding and love, can change a new family's introduction into the world of parenting.

I'm joined once again by the always amazing Ursula Sabia Sukinik who, as CEO of Birth You Desire and a doula who has attended over 1500 births, has worked with tons of new families and quickly become our resident expert in all ​​things labor, delivery and postpartum. If that wasn't enough, she recently EARNED one of her most meaningful titles yet, GRANDMOTHER. She'll share keen insights she's gained and offer invaluable advice to all of our beloved grandparents out there. ​

Ursula reminds new parents that  as individuals, ​they have to pick and choose what is important culturally, what is important scientifically, and most importantly, what feels best for​ them ​right now.

This podcast is to help those parents who simply want to have the freedom to make decisions based on their priorities with respect to the way they welcome their new baby home and begin their lifelong journey as a family. 

None of us makes perfect choices all the time, and THEY ARE entitled to change their minds during this delicate time - but for those of us who love them, we want to work with, and empower them, as they set the foundation for the rest of their lives. We want to offer our wisdom with grace while remembering, it's NOT ABOUT US.

We're not looking for the perfect plan, we're looking fora plan that works.

We'll discuss:

• Boundaries
• Cultures & Traditions
• Relationship Dynamics & Changes
• CHANGING YOUR MIND 
• Guests in your home
• Grandparents
• In-laws
• Maintaining Relationships
• Asking for what you need
• Practical tips for family
• Nutrition
• Partners

​Find Birth You Desire on Mamistad HERE and Ursula's class on Mamistad.com HERE or at https://birthyoudesire.com/​

Ursula's recommended links:

https://birthyoudesire.com/reduce-postpartum-stress/

https://birthyoudesire.com/5-important-health-practices-postpartum/

https://birthyoudesire.com/handling-stress-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum/​​

Mentioned in the podcast:

NEOWELL: we provide comprehensive support for families at every stage of their journey, from high-risk pregnancy to life after the NICU. Wherever you are in your journey, NEOwell is here to help.

The First Forty Days: After labor, it’s time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi, the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes.

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

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Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. 

Mamistad,
Cynthia Tinajero, CNPE

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

*Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

In this episode our awesome doula friend, Ursula Sabia Sukinik is here to enlighten us on some of the STUFF NO ONE TELLS US about the first few days and weeks postpartum - not our babies, OUR SELVES!

Most of us are naturally still in awe...or shock...or both, at the thought of having given birth to another human being who we will forever be in love with, responsible for, etc... but we can be blindsided by some of the things going on with us! You know, the dramatic hormone shifts, massive physical recovery (sometimes from major surgery if you had a c-section), the weird physical processes like lactating, bleeding, swelling, sweating and so much more - all happening while we're sleepier than we've ever been before!  

Share this episode with your partners and anyone who will be by your side during those first days and weeks so that they'll be aware of some of the pospartum possibilities too.

Imagine being able to say: "I heard about this..." instead of "why on earth did no one tell me this...???" 

Ursula and I do our best to cover a lot of these topics pretty quickly so buckle up and get ready to burst postpartum wide open!

Other Mom Chat Episodes mentioned in this podcast:

Ep. 18 or 20: A Doula Episode

Ep. 11 ro 23: A Breastfeeding Episode

Ep. 17: The Pelvic Floor Episode

Her website: ⁠https://birthyoudesire.com/⁠

Negative Thinking: When to Ask for Help (Blog Ursula mentioned): https://birthyoudesire.com/?s=negative+thinking

On Social: @birthyoudesire

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:
Share your episode idea
See a list of all episodes
See the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!
Thank you - YOU are appreciated!  Take care of each other. 

Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.
Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Welcome to Mom Chat!

Since 2005 Mamistad has been connecting first-time pregnant and new moms with their mama tribes to help navigate what I feel is the most unsung time in many of our lives - pregnancy and new motherhood.  Mom Chat is where we share some of the stories and lessons we're learning along the way.  Please rate and subscribe to our podcast so we can keep reaching more parents out there! 

This episode's guest is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (I BCLC), Laci Tang. Although, it's not only about breastfeeding!

Lacy has been working with infants and supporting new families since 2015. She began her career as a certified postpartum doula and certified babywearing educator and quickly discovered that a large portion of her time spent with families was on breastfeeding support.  This led her to pursue her certification as an IBCLC. And a Bachelor of Science degree in child maternal health.
Some of the issues Laci dealt with when feeding her own children were low milk supply, painful latch, tongue/lip tie, mastitis, thrush, pumping, returning to work, oversupply with her second child, tandem feeding and postpartum depression and anxiety. Now, she's here to help other moms who are facing the same challenges or maybe to help them avoid these challenges. We'll talk about:

Laci's website: https://www.milkinmotion.co/
Laci on Mamistad.com (her future class offerings will be listed here): https://www.mamistad.com/lactationclasses

Laci's office can be found at Be Hive Wellness in Tyson's VA. We love our Be Hive Wellness!

Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups!

As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:

Take care of each other​. 

Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

This is a quick holiday reminder that it's okay to take the good with the bad during the holidays. Whether you're full of cheer or not, give yourself a break - especially if you're a new parent. There are new traditions coming your way with your own family and sometimes it can cause some dissonance - that's normal when big changes happen right? Keep moving forward and embrace the birth of your new life, as a parent.

Happy Holidays to everyone...

and Mamistad!

Cynthia

Mom Chat w/Mamistad

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless and a Sisterhood of Moms is s force of nature.

If you're pregnant with your first (or even second) baby or you have a new baby, find your own Mama tribe by visiting Mamistad.com!

NOTICE: We discuss some heavy issues in this episode so I have AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR all of our pregnant Mamas who choose to listen: We hope that you all have smooth pregnancy, labor & delivery and postpartum experiences. This DOES happen! We also know that pregnant and new moms can go through a variety of situations, the outcome of which can vary widely based on each individual mama. Our goal in this podcast is to discuss the effects of previous trauma, mainly sexual trauma, on pregnant women - and how you can begin to mentally prepare for labor and delivery, and caring for a newborn.This podcast is NOT intended to be taken as medical advice.​ Always consult a healthcare provider to determine what is appropriate for your particular situation, and to clarify any questions about your care plan.  You are responsible for making informed and educated decisions that are right for you and your family.

In this episode​, we get the best of two worlds! We're chatting with Jennifer Byrnes who is both a Mamistad Mom AND a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Perinatal Mental Health world!
Jennifer joined Mamistad back in 2016 and is a member of Mamistad 131!! Their littles are now 7 years old and many of them, including Jennifer, have gone on to have more kiddos! Jen also has a 2yo son!

Jennifer was a forensic therapist until she ​​experienced trauma with the birth of her oldest son.  She then​ shifted her therapeutic practice to perinatal mental health with an emphasis on birth trauma healing​, because she wanted to help moms heal from and avoid experiences like the ones she had. Jennifer shares some important coping mechanisms and​...

HER 5 TENANTS of GOOD MENTAL HEALTH:
1) Sleep - at least 5 hours
2) Hydration
3) Movement
4) Support System
5) An After Birth Plan

You can find Jennifer Speed Byrnes, LPC, PMH-C at:  https://www.mytherapygoals.com/
Her office is in Vienna, VA 22180

Jennifer Byrnes will be offering special Mama Mindset Classes for Mamistad Mamas! Stay tuned!

Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

Visit MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD to:

*Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can be seen by more mamas! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Take care of each other! Mamistad,

Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Please don't forget to rate our podcast to help us reach more listeners!

We talk about:

Ursula is now part of the Mami Circle and we're working to bring her amazing services to Mamistad Members! You can find her here: 

The MAMISTAD MAMI CIRCLE

Her website: https://birthyoudesire.com/ 

On Social: @birthyoudesire

Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest on MOM CHAT, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Let's Chat!

Take care of each other! Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

In this episode, we welcome Meghan Leahy. She is the On Parenting columnist for The Washington Post, a certified parenting coach. and author of an Amazon Editor's Pick titled Parenting Outside the Lines!

Meghan's passion was born out of her epic power struggles with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter while she was pregnant with her second. She had run out of ideas and felt angry, frustrated, out of control, fatigued, and deep down, very scared. Her years of training have taught her what good parent/child connections look and feel like and that we can only change ourselves - NOT everyone else. She calls herself a heart-centered parent coach in a data-driven world.

Megan's book: Parenting Outside the Lines
Megan's website: https://www.mlparentcoach.com/

Megan's WP Articles: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/meghan-leahy/

*If you enjoyed the podcast, please don't forget to rate it! It will help more listeners find us!

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest on MOM CHAT, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Let's Chat!*Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can be seen by more mamas! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Take care of each other! Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

She's also an author, a postpartum educator and a child sleep consultant. And she was named one of CNN in Espanol, 20 Latin American leaders of the internet in 2000. She also hosts the acclaimed podcast BIRTHFUL- one of my favorite resources for everything, pregnancy birth and postpartum - alternating between interviews with perinatal professionals and birth stories with new parents.

She found her calling as a doula through her own birth journey almost 20 years ago when she realized that she didn't have  the skills to navigate labor and delivery in a way that was empowering rather than traumatic. Her message now. It's about the physiology! We need to feel safe for labor to progress naturally so that we can support our physiology in a way that's going to make our birth easier,  and more empowering.​ 

​Adriana believes in, and advocates for, the transformational power of giving birth. She’s gifted at helping others on their perinatal journeys, and brings her deep knowledge, practical expertise, curiosity, and respect for inclusivity into all aspects of her work. Adriana is an unabashed advocate for improving the perinatal health system for all - and a self-proclaimed, birth nerd. :)

Learn about her podcast here: ​https://birthful.com/podcastinfo/

Check out her classes on her webiste here: ​https://birthful.com/consult_and_doula_inquiry/

Soy de Pura Madre: by Ana María Simón & Adriana Lozada

Adriana's book recommendations:

Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest on MOM CHAT, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Let's Chat!*Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can be seen by more mamas! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Take care of each other! Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Lets talk about the pelvic floor! We all  have one - for women, it's the group of muscles "down below" that play a star role in the birth of our babies, but do any of us really understand it? After this podcast, you'll be on your way, thanks to Pelvic Floor Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and Owner of Transition Physical Therapy Katie Bayer! She's also a member of the Mamistad Mami Circle - our curated list of providers. 

The best part is, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO WORK ON PELVIC FLOOR ISSUES! Katie reinforces the fact that our bodies are never the same after having a baby and if our pelvic floor is not functioning correctly, the rest of us is not functioning correctly!

We'll learn how we can greatly benefit from Pelvic Floor PT before, during and after pregnancy and throughout our lives! If you can pull up a diagram of the pelvic floor reference, it could be hugely helpful! :)   

In this podcast, we'll talk about: 

As always, you should absolutely consult your personal medical health professionals with your personal health concerns.

Find Katie at:

and https://behivewellness.com/ and on

Instagram at: https:https://www.instagram.com/transitionpelvicpt/

Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest on MOM CHAT, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Let's Chat!*Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can be seen by more mamas! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Take care of each other! Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

This episode is all about Natallia and her long journey to meet her baby girl, Naomi Rose. 

As a member of Mamistad144 (M144), Natallia joined us on the fabulous Ep 9: REAL DEAL MAMAHOOD, where she shared a bit of her IVF journey. Now she's back to share more about her painful struggles with IVF to have the daughter she dreamed of, and the pain and realizations she experienced as a result.

Her message to her fellow moms is that on the winding road to your miracle, it will be difficult and it's okay to reach out to other people.

Want to connect with other IVF moms? Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest on ⁠MOM CHAT⁠, you know where to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? ⁠Let's Chat⁠!

*Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast so we can be seen by more mamas! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!

Take care of each other! 

Mamistad,Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.