The Limitless Pregnancy

On the heels of two episodes all about body image, mental and hormonal health, we hear from Kaitlin Soule, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We know that every single person's experience with birth and postpartum is different and we get into the many layers that cover the spectrum of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. This episode goes beyond the perinatal period and even explores the many outside influences that can contribute to our mental health and wellbeing. No matter where you are in your journey this one is for you!

Connect with Kaitlin here:

www.livingwellwithkaitlin.com  where you can access a free Mini Guided Workbook on Learning to Live Well With Anxiety!

https://www.instagram.com/wellnotesbykaitlin/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-well-with-kaitlin/

Today we're speaking with certified health coach Ally Bouchard on the many ways fitness and body image are confused for overall health, and how we can reframe our thinking to accommodate health for our individual needs. Gone are the days of only one desired body type existing, but somehow perinatal body images are still playing catch up. If you're struggling to love your pregnant or postpartum body (or just your daily existing body even without children) this one's for you.

Connect with Ally here:

www.abhealthcoaching.com

https://www.instagram.com/allygbouchard/

[email protected]

From movement to nutrition to fertility to recovery our needs are constantly changing based on the phases of our cycle (or lack thereof). This week we hear from Omega Zumpano on the various considerations of the infradian rhythm and how to live a happier more balanced life with this knowledge. If you've ever wondered why working out isn't doing the trick or maybe your nutrition plan is leaving you fatigued and moody, or why postpartum recovery doesn't feel like recovery, chances are it has something to do with your hormones. Listen to this episode for an immediate level-up in getting to know your body's needs!

Connect with Omega here:

https://www.instagram.com/omegafitlifeofficial/

www.omegafitlife.com

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And the article she mentioned:

https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/1/15/4569669

We're back at it with our real human stories with #realmom Taylor. She shares her pandemic pregnancy experience, slipping through the cracks with her care team and inevitably having the complete opposite of the birth she planned for. Incredibly enough, Taylor found a way to find power in her story.

This, after a long weekend of moving, we are pressing pause on regular programming to get settled in. Instead, here's a quick note from Kimberly. Looking forward to getting back to it next week!

Connect with us here:

https://www.instagram.com/thelimitlesspregnancy/

https://www.instagram.com/kimberlymcferron/

A year into the pandemic we still have a wide variety of rules around who can and cannot be in the room for births. This episode we sit down with Tara Brooke, Co-Founder of Doula Trainings International and Born Into This on the important need for birth workers and what that means for birthing people in a pandemic. From the push toward virtual doulas and the future of doula work we discuss all things past present and future doula!

Connect with Tara here:

https://www.instagram.com/tarabrooke1/

https://www.instagram.com/doulatrainingsint/

https://www.instagram.com/bornintothis.co/

https://doulatrainingsinternational.com/

https://www.wearebornintothis.com/

A Creative Guide Through Reproductive Health

Elina Furman, founder of Kahlmi and Certified Infant Massage Instructor, joins us today to talk about infant and child massage. She shares the lasting benefits for both parent and baby as well as tools to implement it into your routine. Whether you use it to ease discomfort, help with circulation and relaxation or just for bonding you'll be happy you added this to your tool kit!

Connect with Elina here:

https://www.instagram.com/getkahlmi/

https://www.facebook.com/getkahlmi/

https://www.tiktok.com/kahlmi

www.kahlmi.com

This week we finish up our conversation with Speech Language Pathologist Ashley FitzSimmons-Olsen on all things communication and foundations of speech. As we move the conversation into baby's attempt at reciprocating communication we get into the psychology behind peekaboo, patty cake and the infamous baby voice that comes out when we talk to little ones. We also discuss how to continue to support communication development and create an ecosystem at home to give them foundational tools to last a lifetime!

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And if you're not following us on Instagram yet, please do! We've got a makeover coming up as well as a ton of insta-specific content that you won't want to miss!

www.instagram.com/thelimitlesspregnancy

This week #realmom Whitney shares her story of planning for baby number two and instead getting babies number two and three! But that's not even the crazy part of the story. From postpartum neglect to a baby in the NICU she shares with us the trauma of her most recent birth experience. We'd like to warn you that some parts of the story can be triggering, but we are happy to report that everyone involved is happy and healthy today! 

I also use a slew of four letter words in this episode, and if that's not your thing... I'm sorry. DM me and I'll make a clean edit just for you (who am I kidding my husband does the editing)

www.instagram.com/thelimitlesspregnancy/

This week we learn all about the power of music! Vered Benhorin, music therapist, songwriter and psychologist shares with us all about the simple joys of teaching your baby through song. Not only can you show a baby how to begin to anticipate the day's schedule, but also give them a feeling of security and protection as they begin to familiarize themselves with the outside world. This sweet episode gives us a window into the life of a mom while at the same time sharing valuable tools in how to connect and communicate with your baby in those pre-verbal months. And Vered even sings for us a bit! It will put a smile on your face and leave you wanting to sing with your baby asap, even if you're not a singer!

You can connect with Vered here:

www.babyintune.com/classes (live remote)

www.babycrashcourse.com (pre-recorded)

www.instagram.com/babyintune

www.youtube.com/babyintune

www.facebook.com/babyintune

As mentioned in the episode:

www.babyintune.com/soothingmethod