Mom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy and New Motherhood

In this episode you'll meet Molly, Megan and Monica of the phenomenal M176 - an Arlington VA area Mamistad group first connected in the Fall of 2019.

The consummate Mama Tribe, they have weathered many storms and fiercely protected each other and their families with lots of tears, laughter and amazing memories to show for it. 

COVID tested them, but only made their bonds as moms, and a community of young families, even stronger.

Join us as we discuss how: 

-Showing up happens in many forms
-Moms thrive in accepting spaces

-Unconditional mom support can be a lifeline

-Happy Moms mean Happy KIDS

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, you know were to find me!

Not in Mamistad but have an idea? I want to hear it!

Mamistad,

Cynthia

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Was I wrong to want a home birth?

Mamistad Mom Heather answers this question w/incredible honesty & wisdom after a difficult stay in the NICU.

Her introspection will inspire you.

NEOwell’s expertise will empower you.

Denver Mama Heather shares the story of her baby girl, Jocelyn's birth and their time in the NICU as a result of little Jocelyn's complex medical needs and we hear from the two incredible NICU nurses (and NICU graduates themselves) from NEOwell: Melissa Braun, MSN, CRNP, CBC and Margie Kuczkowski,  MSN, CRNP, CBC. 

We also discuss: 

- the importance of DOULAS- the effects of trauma in childbirth (not just those that are NICU related)

- the need to be like water during labor and delivery, while feeling confident in advocating for yourself and your baby!

- the power of knowledge that NEOwell brings to parents who will have NICU stays AND also to those who won't

- the beauty of having your MOM TRIBE when you have a baby with complex medical needs

Learn more about NEOwell here: https://www.neowellpartners.com/

See the Children hospital Colorado social media feature on our sweet little Jocelyn and see some adorable pictures of her here:https://www.instagram.com/p/C21G2byuaZm/?igsh=MWhxdjU3aWNhajl0aA==Heart Day Toy Drive for Children's Hospital:Heart Day Toy Drive for Children's Hospital Colorado | Amazon Gift ListHeart Day Toy Drive for Children's Hospital Colorado | Amazon Gift List

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 its not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, you know were to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea?

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

Mamistad,

Cynthia

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Greetings Lovelies!

The 2024 International Women's Day Campaign theme is 'Inspire Inclusion'.

As moms, I hope we can inspire inclusion amongst ourselves - let's judge each other less, and appreciate each other more. The struggle to raise children in this increasingly dynamic world is real. The sooner we realize we're all in it together and pushing towards the same goal - a bright future for our kids - the better.

Thanks to:

euronews.com

and

International Womens Day.com: Inspire others to help forge an inclusive world by sharing your #InspireInclusion image across social media using #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion.

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 its not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

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

Cynthia

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

In this episode you'll meet Lara and Molly of Mamistad Denver 21. Theirs is the 21st Mamistad Group created in Denver. They were connected as first-time pregnant mamas back in 2019 and have done more than just share their new Mama journey together - they survived it during a major pandemic. Maybe that's why they're still so close today.

Their group is an inspiration for all mom's groups as they continue to support each other as their kiddos enter the elementary school years, and with more babies having joined the mix! They share some of their thoughts on why their group is so successful, and remind us that just showing up as your authentic self makes all the difference.

Molly is an has an amazing birth story to share too! I'm still blown away...

If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, you know were to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? 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 its not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.

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

Cynthia

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

In our first episode of Mom Chat, my dear friend and Mamistad Mom, Jacie, joins me, Cynthia, in an introduction to Mamistad.

We recorded this as a practice but decided to go with it when the conversation flowed so well! Unfortunately, the audio is not the best, but I promise we'll get better as we move along!

We're launching this episode on Valentine's Day as a BIG HUG to all Moms! You're beautiful and you make the world go 'round by filling it with your incredible love EVERY...SINGLE...DAY. 

Mamistad, let's chat.

​ This is Mom Chat with Mamistad, and I'm Cynthia.  In 2005, I created Mamistad as a hobby to help first-time moms connect and share the journey. Now, with thousands of mom members and counting in DC, Austin, and Denver, and having welcomed thousands of babies, I realize it's no longer a hobby. It's a necessity. 

We are still here growing and expanding to new cities. We're still here celebrating and commiserating because honestly, that's what it's all about. We all face ups and downs in motherhood. I promise, it's not just you. So join us because it's time to push the boundaries and see moms for who we really are, some of the most incredible creatures on the planet. 

Having a baby touches every aspect of a birthing person's life. Honoring MATRESCENCE as a rite of passage into motherhood means acknowledging that becoming a mother is a major transformation that can take many forms: physical, spiritual, emotional, economic. They can affect your body, your relationships, your values, your identity, your career. The possibilities are endless. Making space for them allows us the freedom to accept, understand, and embrace our new and improved selves, even if we don't feel new and improved right away. 

Welcoming a new baby goes well beyond the registry. It means caring for our mental health, building a strong support system, and making space for the new thoughts and feelings that emerge as we prepare to open the amazing technicolor door of motherhood. 

Until we fully respect this journey, some new moms will continue to suffer silently and often unnecessarily. Isolation during pregnancy and new motherhood is quicksand. In a time where the village of yesterday is fading quickly, we need to build our own villages by connecting with resources and other moms. With a little knowledge beforehand, we can likely save ourselves a lot of struggle later. 

Through The Mamistad Village of Providers, we have access to many amazing experts in the perinatal space, and many of them will share their knowledge with us here. Other experts and many other moms will join us too. We will learn that there is not one right way to give birth and care for a baby. We all have our own unique journeys and judging our fellow moms' journey does nothing to enhance our own.

As we share our joys, struggles, challenges, and triumphs, we also learn to appreciate the brilliance of our fellow moms. Mom Chat is where we celebrate it. 

So whether you're a Mamistad mom or not, we want you to be a part of the conversation. And remember: women are incredible, moms are limitless, and a sisterhood of moms is a force of nature. Mamistad, Let's chat.

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, let's chat!

Not in Mamistad but have an idea? Find me on mamistad.com.

Mamistad,

Cynthia Tinajero

Certified New Parent Educator

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