In this podcast, I cover the things I did to go from birth to balance. I actually went through the fourth trimester feeling surprisingly really well. This might help you too so tune in!

https://freshfitnhealthy.com/4th-trimester/

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

01:05 - What should your goals be in the fourth trimester?

02:00 - Things you should NOT do while you are recovering

03:40 - What to do before the fourth trimester

06:30 - Set up a meal train and prepare food and store them in the freezer

08:20 - Know what to expect

11:30 - Have a lot of rest

14:30 - Have more help and accept help

16:00 - The supplements I used to recover

17:30 - Get things checked out

18:30 - Communicate with your husband and love your new body

21:00 - Things to do for our hormones

23:30 - Things that can help with breast feeding

25:30 - Movement

26:30 - Caring about the products you use

28:40 - Testing your hormones and markers

• This podcast's blog post: www.freshfitnhealthy.com/birthtobalance
• Birth Prep List (+ PP things): https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/
• All my must haves from Young Living for postpartum: https://www.myyl.com/sarahgracemeck#bwm/postpartum-recovery-bundle
• Air Doctor + AquaTru information + deals: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/airwaterfilters/

Welcome back to a new episode! It has been a long time since we had a new podcast. Life has been crazy in all the best ways after having our baby. Full Written Birth Story: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/homebirthstory/ (see FAQs here too about birth!)

In this podcast I talk about my homebirth experience from my prep work to the actual birth to after the home birth. We also have Brandon at the end of the podcast to talk about the homebirth through his perspective.

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

02:30 – My home birth experience

06:30 – The difficult moments in my pregnancy

09:20 – Some of my prep work before labor

13:05 – The start of the labor

24:55 – The birthing pool incident

28:00 – The pushing time

29:35 – The actual birth

34:50 – The benefits of olive oil massage

36:30 – What is stay active management?

36:55 – My post birth story

42:00 - Start of podcast with Brandon - what prepwork/ research did Brandon do?

42:40 - What changed Brandon's mind about homebirth? What did he think post-homebirth

44:35 - What was Brandon's biggest fear about homebirth?

47:30 - Brandon's thoughts while I was giving birth and the most surprising part for him

50:30 - When did Brandon go back to work?

52:30 - Ask your midwife a lot of questions

56:30 - Writing sparknotes for things you need to say

01:00:30 - Brandon's most favorite part of fatherhood so far

More Links:

• Labor Prep in 3rd Tri: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/prepare-for-labor-3rd-trimester/
• Birth Plan and Prep as a First Time Mom: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/
• Home Birth IG Highlight Bubble answering more questions: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17968727443569518/

Are you pregnant now and experiencing anxiety or stress? Today we are talking about how I cope with anxiety and stress during my pregnancy.

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

03:00 - God can be a source of peace and hope

04:00 - During my 1st trimester and 2nd trimester

04:35 - Experiencing random spotting that didn't stop

09:15 - Reminding myself that stressing over something wasn't going to change it

10:20 - Learning how to get control of my mind

14:00 - What broken records are repeating in your mind right now?

17:30 - The bible verses I usually read to remove my anxiety and stress

21:00 - Making my baby inside of me before it comes into this worl

Miscarriages are traumatic. And there are no words that can make it feel any less painful. Today we have a very special, more intimate episode with my good friend Dr. Jen Fraboni, as she shares her very real and raw miscarriage journey that is still very fresh and new to her. I'm so grateful for her openness to share, as I know her journey is going to help so many of you, whether it's because you are going through this pain yourself, or are close with someone that is.

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

05:30 - How did Jen become pregnant and how did the miscarriage happen?

09:30 - When and how did Jen ready herself to tell people about her pregnancy?

11:00 - Bleeding and how Jen handled it

14:00 - Having the miscarriage - Advocating for yourself and asking questions

21:00 - The trauma of losing your child

26:00 - Healing from the miscarriage

31:00 - What are some things that have helped Jen to heal from her experience?

35:00 - Resources that Jen recommends to people who have gone through a miscarriage and setting up boundaries

38:00 - Learning to create boundaries around people who were not helpful

43:00 - Best gifts to give someone going through a miscarriage

You can find Jen Fraboni on:

https://instagram.com/docjenfit

https://www.youtube.com/c/docjenfit?sub_confirmation=1

https://docjenfit.com/podcast/

https://jen.health

Join my free class - Your Roadmap Off Hormonal Birth Control & Into Balance.

Sign up here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/20/now7gt6

In this episode of Real SOULutions

01:30 - Reasons why you have heavy periods post birth control

03:50 - What testing do you need to get done?

05:20 - What can you do about heavy periods post birth control?

07:40 - Balance your blood sugar levels

09:00 - Eat iron-rich foods and work on increasing your progesterone

As most of you know I am planning on a home birth. Today I am sharing my birth plan. I have written down my plan and you can take down notes too if you are giving birth soon or have a friend or loved one who is also giving birth.

My blog post with linking all things mentioned in this episode: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

01:45 - Products (essential oils, supplements, foods) to use leading up to labor

05:30 - Movements and exercises during pregnancy

07:55 - How THIS can help leading up to birth

08:10 - Educational Classes

09:00 - List of items and supplies that you need to have on-hand by 36 weeks in pregnancy, during labor, home birth, and postpartum

13:20 - Keeping hydrated, what to use or apply, and playing music during labor

16:00 - What I'm planning to do during early labor

19:10 - Tips when being at active labor

20:55 - Pushing phase, contractions, and crowning to-do's and not to-do's

24:40 - Remember that your baby needs to come out and not be held in

25:55 - The "golden hour" and placenta delivery

28:40 - Husband's role during labor and delivery

29:40 - My plans for postpartum

31:45 - Things that I'll have on-hand for postpartum

My blog post with linking all things mentioned in this episode: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/

All of my free resources for you: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy

Are you suffering from insomnia? Or are you struggling to get quality sleep every night? Today we are talking about how you can get a better night's sleep.

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

02:00 - Your sleep space

04:00 - Establish a good night time routine and keep your room cool

05:30 - No caffeine in the afternoon and do some exercise

06:20 - Avoid heavy meals and alcohol

07:50 - Epsom salt and essential oils

09:20 - Herbal tea, breathing exercises and journaling

10:50 - Supplements

12:05 - Essential oils and CBD

13:30 - Sleep essence

Today we are talking about 11 supplements to support your fertility! Remember, these are just additional options on TOP of what we've talked about in the previous episodes when it comes to nutrition & steps to take for optimal fertility -- not a substitute for them :)

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

01:44 - Quality prenatal

02:10 - Omega 3

02:51 - Myo-inositol

04:05 - CoQ10 and Nac

04:55 - Progessence plus

06:55 - Ningxia juice and antioxidants

09:00 - Vitex and zinc

10:00 - Melatonin and vitamin C

For all young living products, see here!

Today we are talking about nutrition to boost fertility and preconception, and some great foods that are considered amazing for these trying seasons and also during pregnancy as well.

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

01:50 - Methylated Folate

03:50 - Omega 3 and Omega 6

06:20 - Glycine

08:30 - Healthy fats and saturated fats

10:20 - Choline

11:45 - Vitamin A

13:25 - Magnesium

14:30 - Vitamin K2

15:40 - Iron and Vitamin C

18:00 - Zinc

19:30 - Selenium

20:30 - Specific foods

25:25 - Three other foods great for during fertility and preconceptions time frame

Today we are talking about the 18 things that you can do to support your fertility.

In this episode of Real SOULutions:

01:40 - Hormone Testing

03:00 - Tracking your cycle

05:20 - When to have sex

08:23 - Diet

08:45 - Dietary Tips to decrease inflammation

09:30 - Antioxidants and supplements

10:00 - Toxin Exposure

10:50 - Weight

12:25 - Alcohol, sleep, and stress

13:30 - How OFTEN to "do it"

14:50 - Other natural options

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