So You Had A Baby

Hello hello! And Welcome back to the So You Had A Baby podcast, I am you host Krista and this is episode 42! This week I am joined by the wonderful Marina Castellanos. Marina has been a physical therapist in Westchester, NY for 20 years. She specializes in pelvic health for women and children. As a new mom herself, she is extremely passionate about working with new, and seasoned mothers in pelvic floor healing, and in recovering from childbirth. She is also the host of the new podcast Pelvic Matters.

As you all know, I am so passionate about learning about and sharing any and all information about pelvic floor care and, let's be real, any other topic that will help women get the care they need after becoming a mom! Marina and I covered many taboo topics and she shed light on why pediatric pelvic health is so important, and if you are anything like me, I didn't even know it was a thing. She was a joy to speak with and I know you’ll walk away feeling more empowered and knowledgeable!  Enjoy!

Links to social media:

Website: www.marinacpt.com

Instagram: @marinacpelvicpt

Podcast: Pelvic Matters

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Hey Mamas! Welcome back to the So You Had A Baby podcast episode. 41. This week I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Angela Potter. Dr. Potter is a leading holistic doctor supporting mothers in their healing process after birth. After the birth of her first baby, she came face-to-face with the hardships mothers frequently experience after giving birth. She was amazed at how much pressure is put on mothers and how little support is given for whole-body wellness in this very unique time in a woman’s life. From there she developed her Postpartum Wellness Protocol that she uses with mothers nationally.

Be sure to follow Dr. Angela Potter on all of her social accounts! 

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Website: www.drangelapotter.com

Link to free natural hormone balance guide: www.drangelapotter.com/podcast

Facebook: facebook.com/drangelapotter

Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/pregnancyandpostpartumwellness

Instagram: Instagram.com/drangelapotter

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Nkiru: Hey mamas welcome back to the So You Had a Baby Podcast, episode 40! Today we are joined by Danielle Melanson. Danielle received her master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She is a member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) and board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She also holds certification in Chinese herbal medicine and the ability to prescribe custom Chinese herbal formulas for her patients.

Krista: Danielle says, “With an open heart, in a supportive environment,  experience has taught me that every person can become more aware of their bodies and find a more optimal state of health through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).”

Be sure to follow LAc Danielle Melanson on instagram @daniellemelansonacupuncture and visit her website at www.daniellemelanson.com 

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WELCOME BACK! After a long break, the So You Had A Baby Podcast is back! In this little bonus episode share some updates on both Nkiru and I, as well as what to expect moving forward. As always, I am so grateful for your support and look forward to continue to pour into you and empower you to grow and love yourself more throughout this wonderful journey we call motherhood! 

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Krista: Hey mamas! Welcome back to the So You Had a Baby Podcast, episode 39! This week we thought we'd cover a topic all moms hold dear to their hearts... SLEEP! We all want it and not many of us get it, so we thought it would be good to talk about all the decisions that keep us up at night!

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Krista: Hey mamas welcome back to the So You Had a Baby Podcast, episode 38! Today we’re finishing off our body changes series with a very important and underserved topic, the vagina and pelvic floor. There’s so many changes that happen in the woman’s body and for many of us, the most impactful changes that we experience we don’t always talk about, for example, the changes that take place in our pelvic floor and the vagina. So we thought it would be great to have an expert come on and help educate us.

Nikki: Dr. Lisa Jewell is a Chiropractor and soon-to-be mama located in Portland, OR. She holds specialties in Webster, Craniosacral, Pelvic Floor Rehab, Diastasis Recti Rehab, Active Release, and Instrument Assisted Myofascial Release in conjunction with Chiropractic Adjustments, and likes to give her patients the tools to take charge of their own health.

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Krista: Hey mamas and welcome back to the So You Had a Baby Podcast, episode 37. We hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and in honor of the day of love we thought it would be fun to talk about SELF love in your third and fourth trimester!

Nikki: Yes, self love can look different in so many ways, but no matter how you choose to take time and care of you, it’s important and very necessary, especially in the third trimester, like myself. So in this episode we’re going to chat about how we took care of our bodies and hope you are inspired to show yourself some self-care in the times when it’s not so easy to think of you.

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Krista: Intro: Hi everyone, and welcome to the So You Had a Baby Podcast Episode 36! We have a wonderful guest today but before we introduce her we wanted to take a moment to express how excited we are to be in our second year of this podcast!!

Nikki: Joining us today is Camilla Rae. Camilla is a Certified Full Spectrum Doula & Child Sleep Consultant in Portland OR. She is a wife and mama to a beautiful baby boy and has over 20 years of infant care experience, it wouldn’t be an understatement to say that she is passionate about birth, parenting, and all things baby. She specializes in birth and postpartum care, as well as provides loving, unbiased, and steadfast support in every aspect of womb sovereignty. 

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Krista: Hey Mamas Happy new year! We hope you all enjoyed your holidays as much as we did! We are so excited to be back and officially kicking off our second year of the SYHAB Podcast!! This year we have a lot of great things in store for you! We don't want to give too much away but we have some amazing guests lined up, the last episode of our body changes series and a new series that you won’t want to miss!

Today, you may have noticed already but our beloved Nkiru is enjoying the last of her vacation so I am riding solo, don’t worry she will be back soon but we have an amazing guest, Amy Grandia! Amy is an Early Childhood Consultant living in Portland, OR with her husband and spunky 1 year old. She is a trained Montessori teacher, with a masters in education, and 15+ years working with children. Her goal is to provide parents with resources and support to help navigate the challenges of parenthood.

She was such a joy to speak with and her business is amazing and a resource that is valuable to parents anywhere, I know you’ll enjoy her as much as I did!

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Hi everyone! Welcome to the So You Had a Baby podcast, episode 34. As promised, we wanted to replay a podcast favorite over the holiday. Today, we're replaying our interview with Lauren Woodworth & Chandler Lettin, co-owners of Avyn. These ladies are AMAZING and created a product that is nothing short of that. We are so happy to share this episode with you again and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and can't wait to chat with you again in the new year! 

Enjoy! <3

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Nkiru: Hi everyone, Welcome back to the So You Had a Baby podcast episode 26! Before we get started with today’s episode, we wanted to share a sweet review from one of our listeners, jordandiane26. She says, “Listening to this podcast has been so helpful for me as I prepare for my journey into motherhood. I have found each episode to be so helpful in offering many perspectives on the postpartum period. I also very much appreciate the focus on positivity and giving yourself grace! I would recommend anyone who is pregnant, wanting to become pregnant, and especially those who already have kids to take a listen!” 

Krista: Shoutout to jordandiane26 and thank you for taking the time to review our podcast, If you are listening and like what you hear, drop us a review. And if you want to know when a new episode airs, click the subscribe button. Now, let’s jump into today’s episode. ---

Nkiru: Lauren Woodworth and Chandler Lettin were introduced by a mutual friend in 2015 when they were living parallel lives, both pregnant and in the throes of enormous home remodeling projects. After having their babies and the dust had settled, literally, Lauren and Chandler began seriously discussing what it would take to start a company together. Fast forward three years later in March 2019, the two ladies officially launched AVYN, an athletic nursing bra company. The way they put it is, “Together they are tackling this business venture the way they tackle motherhood- figuring it out as they go, making mistakes, and having fun in the process.” 

Krista: We had so much fun talking to Lauren and Chandler today. Their postpartum journeys were so different and they both shared such wonderful perspective and advise that I know all mamas listening will find value in. Also,  I personally loved their mom hacks and can't wait for you to hear them! As if that wasn't enough, they created such an amazing product that you definitely need and we know you will love. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

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