The Military Working Mom

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to achieve at the highest level, unless it comes at the expense of your health and harmony.

On the surface, Kelly had it all together. She had been running a successful network marketing business for more than a decade and was highly respected in the field. But on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so addicted to achievement that she was neglecting her relationships and her health. And that’s when her body forced her to stop.

Today, she is on a mission to help other women pursue their big calling—without losing their peace. Kelly is leading two social movements known as the #anxiousachieverproject and #peacefulperformer. She knows that it is possible to live a life of both peace and profit and she is here to share it with as many women as possible! 

Join this podcast with the one and only Rachel Ballard of the "How to Like Your Husband" Podcast! 

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Do you ever wonder how you are going to pump when you get back off maternity leave?  Will your supervisor be supportive?  What are the policies to help you review what you need?  
Well look no further, Jessica Ruttenber currently works on the HHQ Women's Initiative Team at the pentagon where she advocates for women's rights postpartum in the workplace.  In this episode she gives you the 50,000 foot view over HHQ leadership's outlook as well as her view as a mom of three children, all of which she breast fed by pumping in-flight as a pilot in both the KC-135 and C-21.

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Birth is such an amazing experience.  From pregnancy thru labor, every story is unique.  Listen in to this episode as I let you in on my birth experience with my son Tripp and how I went from knowing absolutely nothing about pregnancy to exploring all options.

1. Educate yourself

You may have a birth plan, but think of it as a birth "wish list." Birth is not something you can control...no matter how much you may want to. It will happen natural, so it is best to take it as it comes. That being said, prepare for all outcomes, that way no matter what life throws at you, you are ready and knowledgeable. Study up on non medicated, medicated and cesarean birth, as any of them can happen without it being in your "plan." Just know that if your birth does not go how you want, you are not a failure, you still gave birth to a tiny human, which is a miracle in itself.

2. Don't compare your pregnancy or your body to any one else

Every pregnancy is different, so inevitably our bodies will all react differently to pregnancy. Some of us may gain 5 pounds, others will gain 100. You may have stretch marks, your friend may not...and the list go on and on. Don't get caught up in comparisons, just enjoy your pregnancy as it will be over soon.

3. Share your birth story

The best way I learned about how to prepare for my birth was through the stories of many many many other women. I asked friends, parents, basically anyone that would tell me their story. Plus I started listening to the Informed Pregnancy Podcast (see below) which has tons of birth stories to prepare me for any type of birth and recovery that I would face. 

By sharing our stories, we not only remember them, but help others understand they were not alone in their struggles. 

If you have a story or experience you would like to share with the podcast, email me at [email protected]

Recommended Pregnancy Books

-Clinical style: The Mayo Clinic's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

-All the details about pregnancy:  Belly Laughs by Jennifer McCarthy

Recommended Podcasts

Informed Pregnancy Podcast

All About Pregnancy & Birth