Have you ever had intrusive thoughts about harm coming to you or your baby? You are not alone, because 9 out of 10 moms experience this.  In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey are talking about Postpartum Psychosis. Alyson shares her expertise on maternal mental health and how many moms don't get help for this (normal) phenomenon out of fear that their children will get taken away from them. Alyson also sheds light on exactly what is Postpartum Psychosis versus a normal intrusive thought, and how you can (safely) get help without worrying about losing your baby. This is a must listen for any mom, mom-to-be, healthcare provider, or support person for a mom. 
 
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Listen to our episode about intrusive thoughts and mental health disorders here.

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In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey get very vulnerable. Today, they're talking all about constipation, hemorrhoids, poop...you know...the things that are totally normal that no one ever talks to you about. Alyson describes her harrowing experience with constipation post-partum, that undoubtedly had an effect on her mental health. Marcy talks about an actual, clinical tool used to determine if your poop is considered "normal". Just remember, Mamas... everyone poops. Nothing to be embarrassed about when it comes to this episode!
 
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Content warning: This episode focuses on IVF and pregnancy loss.

Today's episode is Part 2 of Dr. Marcy Crouch's telling of her IVF experience. Dr. Marcy  gets extremely personal as she opens up about IVF and the pregnancy loss she has experienced. She goes into detail about her anxiety throughout the IVF process and  Alyson discusses the effects of IVF and pregnancy loss on a woman's mental health and shares the advice she gives her clients who are on similar journeys. 

This conversation is a difficult one, but both Dr. Marcy and Alyson believe it is important to share these hard topics and personal experiences so that we can find the strength we need. If you are a Mama on a similar journey, we see and hear you. This episode is for you.

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If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

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In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talk with Mallory from The Formula Mom. They have a special conversation that is near and dear to everyone's boobs...and bottles. Mallory is an expert on all things baby formula. She is a Certified Infant Feeding Technician and has a plethora of resources related to baby formula. Her mission is to help families make informed and confident feeding decisions and to feel good about formula feeding without the stress, guilt, or shame,
 
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Learn more about Mallory from The Formula Mom on her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey chat with Amy from BodyFitByAmy about pregnancy fitness, postpartum exercises, how she got her start as a trainer, and how body image during and after baby affects us all.

Amy is a personal trainer and fitness instructor with over 15 years of experience. After many years of working in gyms, and as a busy mom of 2, Amy wanted to find a way to make fitness accessible to everyone. Amy, along with Dr. Marcy and Alyson, have a serious conversation about appropriate exercises during and after pregnancy to help during the postpartum period.
 
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Learn more about Amy from BodyFitByAmy.
Check out Amy's YouTube channel.
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If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

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In today's episode, things get REAL as pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey chat with comedy duo  Haely and Sam from Don't Call Me Mommy. We have a hilarious discussion about all things WTF during pregnancy, postpartum, and birth. In the episode, you'll hear a conversation that speaks the real truth about parenthood, and as Haely and Sam put it, if you want advice, they don't have it! 
 
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Check out more from Haely and Sam on their website, Instagram, and their column "Everything is Embarrassing" on Romper.

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Content warning: This episode focuses on IVF and pregnancy loss.

Today's episode is Part 1 of 2 as Dr. Marcy Crouch shares her IVF experience. Dr. Marcy  gets extremely personal as she opens up about IVF and the pregnancy loss she has experienced.  Alyson discusses the effects of IVF and pregnancy loss on a woman's mental health and shares the advice she gives her clients who are on similar journeys. This conversation is a difficult one, but both Dr. Marcy and Alyson believe it is important to share these hard topics and personal experiences so that we can find the strength we need. If you are a Mama on a similar journey, we see and hear you. This episode is for you.

Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

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If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

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- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
- Use code "NMLB" for $5 off Alyson's SOULtime guide

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Today's episode is all about breasts as pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey do a deep dive into just about everything related to our breasts: nipple care, breastfeeding, thrush, formula feeding...and so much more! They both share their personal experiences with breastfeeding (and bottle feeding). Alyson discusses how breastfeeding affects maternal mental health and Dr. Marcy shares her insight on how breastfeeding affects your vagina (who knew?)

Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

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Listen to last week's episode, The Grandest Canyon to learn about the vagina and how it changes after birthing a baby.

Want to hear more about formula feeding? Check out this episode with Mallory from @theformulamom

If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

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In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talk all about The Vagina. Together they discuss shame pertaining to vaginas, what is and isn't normal, and the question, "will sex ever feel the same after having a baby?" Sex will feel different, your vagina will feel different, because something different happened to your body. That doesn't have to be a negative thing, Mama! 

Dr. Marcy and Alyson also discuss stigmas that are often related to women's bodies, bodily functions (like queefing), along with their personal experiences of being vagina owners. 

Content Warning: Dr. Marcy talks about the cultural practice of Female Genital Mutilation.

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Hear more about The Dreaded Husband Stitch and about intimacy and sex after giving birth in these episodes.

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In today's episode,  pelvic floor and women's health expert Dr. Marcy Crouch and motherhood wellness expert Alyson Hempsey talk about how what we say, and what we hear, can affect us during motherhood. As moms, we've all experienced some sort of exposure to this unwanted language. Marcy shares an example after a nurse told her following a miscarriage that, "at-least you know you can get pregnant". Alyson discusses the Toxic Positivity culture and how this, along with the language we use and hear, can trigger health outcomes. Together they share examples and offer advice for what we, and medical professionals, can say instead to promote healthier physical and mental health outcomes. 


Join us weekly as we talk all things related to motherhood, pregnancy, the postpartum period, recovery, mental health, vaginas, and everything in between.

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If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!

Want more support, Mama?

- Get 20% off Dr. Marcy's program, Down There, Done Right
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