Moms on the Mic with Mariah

This is an interesting one that you won't want to miss. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, Dphil - a psychiatrist, viral immunologist, and author - to talk all about vaccines. I asked her the hard questions that we all want to know: are they safe for our kids? Are they linked to autism? Should we vaccinate our babies against COVID-19? Dr. Smalls-Mantey is extremely knowledgeable about vaccinations and is busting all of the myths that you may have seen floating around the internet.

Check out Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey's children's book on vaccines here: https://amzn.to/3cbHcwO

Follow Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoradjoa/

I am so excited for you all to hear this week's episode with Alysha! We are talking all about her struggle with uterine fibroids, as well as her experience with a (we hate this term) "geriatric pregnancy." Alysha is so strong, honest, and great at advocating for herself and her child. I also loved hearing about her positive c-section experience, and I think that if anyone is worried about having a c-section or getting pregnant later in life, this will be a great episode to provide some peace of mind.

REMINDER: We are not medical professionals! We are only speaking about our personal experiences. Please consult your doctor for your specific issues.

This week, I'm speaking to Lisa Caputo from Little Village Sleep. Lisa is an Infant & Toddler Sleep Educator, and she has a lot of knowledge and tips to share about infant sleep schedules, why sleep training is not the way to go, and how to get adequate rest as a new parent. I found this episode very insightful, so I hope that this helps any parents out there who are having trouble getting their baby to sleep and coping with developmental leaps and restless nights.

This week, Hannah is telling her labor and delivery story! Her story is extremely interesting because she gave birth at a birth center with no medication or medical interventions. She even broke her own water. I loved hearing her insight on why she chose to give birth this way and how she advocated for herself. 

Reminder: We aren't medical professionals. We are simply sharing our stories and perspectives. Please consult your doctor for your specific situation.

This week, I'm talking to Heather about her journey with postpartum depression, anxiety, and the adjustments that women make when we become mothers. We also talk about body image, asking for help, and so much more. Heather keeps it extremely real in this episode, and I hope that you all take as much from it as I did.

Follow Heather on Instagram @heather.e.castro

This week, I'm talking to pelvic floor physical therapist, Hetali Shah, about regaining pelvic floor muscle strength after delivery. We go over what pelvic floor therapy is, how it can help with prolapse and incontinence, and even how c-sections can require post-delivery therapy. This episode is so informative, and I think that women of all ages (whether you've given birth or not) can greatly benefit from Hetali's knowledge!

You can reach out to Hetali with more questions on her Instagram, @hetali_shah92.

Today I'm finally sharing my story about my mental health struggles during pregnancy and how I found out that I had a pituitary brain tumor. I am now a couple months tumor-free and my life has changed dramatically for the better. I learned so much from this whole experience, and I hope that sharing it helps someone listening who may be experiencing similar issues.

I'm so excited for you all to hear this week's episode with Allie! She is a stay-at-home AND working mom of an eight-month old. In this episode, we talk about maternity leave, coming back to work after having a baby, and balancing motherhood with work when you aren't going into an office every day. 

This week, I'm chatting with board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Heather Bartos! We talk about pelvic floor training, sex after kids, and so much more. Dr. Bartos keeps it SO real and provides the facts and advice that lots of new parents need. So excited for you all to hear this one!