In this episode, Lola shares her recommendations of various baby products based on her own experience. 

In this episode, Lola describes what it was like as a first-time mom to witness what started off as a mild cough for her 2-month old to her daughter being barely able to breathe within 48 hours. Listen to Lola's story as she unravels the harsh realities of a common - yet very dangerous respiratory virus called RSV that can easily spread to your baby. Lola also shares some infection prevention tips for parents during the flu season. 

In this episode, Lola shares her experience with postpartum depression, discusses her struggles with the infamous "mom guilt", and shares some tips on how a few small changes can make a big difference. 

In this episode, Lola discusses the challenges mothers face regarding unsolicited advice from others, and how best to handle it! 

In this episode, Lola describes the misery associated with sleep deprivation during the first 7 months of Motherhood until she knew it was time to hire professional help. Listen as Lola shares her recommendations and offers key advice for surviving perhaps the most difficult stage - the early days of parenthood. 

In this episode, Lola shares her numerous feeding challenges from discovering her child had a posterior tongue tie, the pros and cons of the SNS system due to being unable to exclusively breastfeed, the unexpected psychological aspects of pumping, navigating through the whirlwind of seeking the best formula, and negative effects to watch out for when feeding your child. 

How wonderful is giving birth to a new life!?

Stories about how mothers give birth aren’t unheard of. Perhaps, you yourself know the story of your birth or have already experienced giving birth. Birth is painful, and very much uncomfortable for anyone. Yet at the same time it holds such a powerful effect in revealing how adaptable the female reproductive system is and how strong a woman can become as she fights to birth that life. 

Other women give birth to their kids with a no-brainer labor, and one helpless push, but a labor for two days is definitely no joke. Listen to Lola Light as she shares her extraordinary 42 hours of labor, which includes a mix of contractions, natural inducing methods, uncomfortable rides, epidural shots, new speechless experiences, and take away some of the lessons she learned with it. 

If you are a mother and you also had long hours of pain, then congratulations for making it! However, if you are a preparing mother and you’re checking out preparation tips, then tune in because whether you are to undergo the same labor hours or shorter, there will be no harm getting materially prepared. Meanwhile, if you are to assist someone who is giving birth, know that your efforts in helping the mother prepare are heartily appreciated.

Here are some advices from this episode:

• If the baby is not ready to come out, expect to undergo different inducing methods: Stretch and sweep, acupuncture, and massage.
• No birthing classes, books, or self-help videos for birth can “mentally” prepare any mother to give birth.
• Prepare for a horrible car ride.
• Have a doula to assist you or any support person, literally everywhere, every time even after you give birth.
• Have a dry run of how you’re going to get to your car and all the way to the hospital.
• Have a backup route.
• Have a backup hospital. 
• Pack solid food for energy for when you’ve already given birth.
• Pack toiletries and cleaning materials. 
• Pack Tylenol and Gravol and bring it with you anywhere.
• Just be honest about how you feel, and especially if you don’t understand what the doctor is saying.
• Have a mirror to see your child’s birth.
• Ring the bell for every time you need to breastfeed.
• Every step from the labor to lactation is very important. 

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You’re almost there! It won’t be long till you meet your precious baby! While the second trimester was the enjoyable stage, this stage is the roller coaster trimester. But keep calm!

In this episode, I’m going to talk about the high and lows of the third trimester while incorporating ways to remain calm and positive about the upcoming arrival of your baby.

Tune in as I share my experience with being overdue as well as the benefits of hiring a doula and the things that worked and didn’t work (for me) in preparation for your birth experience.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What to expect during your third trimester
• Items you might want to invest in to feel comfortable during your third trimester
• What is a doula? And should you hire one?
• Listen to your body
• The mood swings you’ll experience during your roller coaster trimester
• Staying relaxed and confident for you and your baby
• Transitioning to motherhood

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The nauseous first-trimester stage has finally passed and now you’re starting to see your belly grow bigger. 

For me, the second trimester was really positive and great. It’s often the most enjoyable stage!

In this episode, I’m going to talk about what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy. I will also share practical tips for optimizing your comfort level during your second-trimester and the mistakes that I did so you can avoid it.

Listen on as I review the next steps of planning for parenthood plus fun ways to bond with your baby!

In this episode, I talk about:

• What my second trimester was like
• When should you start shopping for maternity clothes
• Clothes that are worth investing during your second trimester
• Mistakes I made during my second semester so you can avoid them
• Indulging in your cravings
• Taking prenatal courses
• Self-care and daily affirmations

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As your baby develops inside your womb, even though there’s no visible belly bump yet, your body is already undergoing major changes.

Though symptoms vary from woman to woman, it’s important to understand what’s happening with your body so you avoid miscarriages and have a healthy pregnancy especially for single or first time mothers.

In this episode, I’m going to talk about what to expect on your first-trimester and why it’s not what you think it is. Having self-awareness during your pregnancy not only helps you but also your baby.

Tune in as I share tools that’ll benefit you maternally and mentally, to make your pregnancy life more comfortable!

In this episode, we talk about:

• What to expect in your first trimester pregnancy shift
• How to deal with sleep difficulties
• Why you should have a pregnancy journal
• Best investments you need to check out to make your pregnancy more comfortable

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