Sharing in the celebrations and struggles of parenthood from a mom & pediatrician perspective
A quick life update after a long hiatus! We moved across the country with a toddler to explore and have an adventure :)
Abby is a Mom of 4 and advocate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society after battling childhood cancer with her twin girls, Kendal Mae & Kenedi. Please join us for an unfiltered conversation about their diagnosis, treatment, guilt, grief and advocacy that has stemmed from this experience. www.lls.org (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) www.teamintraining.org abby.breyfogle@lls.org https://pages.lls.org/tnt/mn/yourway22/ABreyfogle
I've done it, I found a coach to help us all out of the dreaded MOM GUILT trap and help us to be thriving, efficient and HAPPY moms!!! Listen in for her top tips and one that I'll be trying ASAP. Instagram @remedieswithrena
Episode 15 is a solo episode where I talk all about breastfeeding from first latch to return to work and everything in between! Get ready for a lot of knowledge in a little bit of time. SHOW NOTES: firstdroplets.com mybrestfriend.com bamboobies.com haakaausa.com Reverse pressure softening for engorgement https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/ Nipple creams: https://earthmamaorganics.com/products/organic-nipple-butter https://primallypure.com/products/baby-balm?variant=28990193798 Haakaa application tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_RtHEHpoq4 Paced feeding video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH4T70OSzGs Bottle feeding the breastfed baby: https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/ Pump Flange Sizing: https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/flange-size-chart Fast letdown tips: https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/fast-letdown/ Anatomy of lactating breast: https://galactablog.com/2018/02/06/tuesdays-tips-tricks-how-to-use-grapes-to-illustrate-lactating-breast-anatomy-milk-production/ Pumping tips: https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/bf-links-pumps/
Today I talk through some summer safety tips to brush up on before your summer adventures! From sunscreen, to bug spray, to burn care and water safety, join me for a quick refresher before your summer plans :)
In Episode 13 I talked with Katie who received a birth diagnosis of Down syndrome with her youngest of 3 children, Cal. We talk through what that experience was like for her and Cal and how their family has changed for the better ever since. Join in to hear one amazing family's story through it all! IG: hellosparrows blog: hellosparrows.com
This is a quick solo episode where I review the basics of where to start when trying to conceive. I've given this little talk to a few friends recently and thought you all might enjoy it too! I go over the basics of a Menstrual cycle as well as how to help your body feel "safe" for pregnancy, aka reducing stress, providing rest and nutrition.
Movement & Health Coach Leslie Kos and I talk movement through all phases including pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Join us to talk about everything including pelvic floor, postpartum incontinence and appreciating your body after baby. IG: LeslieHinesKos Facebook Group: Busy Buff Bitches American College of Gynecology (ACOG) Guidelines on Activity in Pregnancy/Postpartum https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/04/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-period BoopBod Emily IG: BoopBod
I talk with Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Tegan, who owns Bedtime Babble about all things sleep including safe sleep, good sleep habits as a foundation and some Q&A from my Instagram audience. Bedtimebabble.com Facebook: Bedtime Babble Instagram: BedtimeBabble tegan@bedtimebabble.com Recommended books: Mom's On Call, Happiest Baby on the Block, Babywise Sound machines: SkipHop sound machine Rohm sound machine Hatch Rest
In episode 9 I chat with Emily Steines, the owner and creator of Boopbod which I credit to uncovering the spark within myself to create this beautiful HCMD community and podcast. We talk through so many of her amazing tools that have helped me and how we can apply them to YOU so you can be/do/have whatever you choose! I can't wait for you to listen to all the magic that is held in this episode. Instagram: Boopbod Website: https://www.boopbod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boopbod/
I TELL ALL - from my birth story to my postpartum depression to my lessons from therapy and my hopes for parents everywhere!
Mini episode with "My Story" on my postpartum depression and how it's changed the course of my life to create Half Crunched Mama Doc.
Episode 7 I'm talking with Kaci from @motherhoodforme about all things postpartum. The goal was to talk about postpartum depression and anxiety, which we absolutely accomplished. We ALSO talked about postpartum diaper changes (baby and your own), the struggle of sleep deprivation, the shift in your relationship/marriage after baby, and much more! https://motherhoodforme.com https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodforme/ https://coo-baby.com
This episode I'm talking about my journey to more healthy and sustainable health practices in cosmetics, food, cleaning, baby, etc. and sharing the looonnngggg journey and where I'm at now. Join me! AAP article "Some food additives raise safety concerns for child health; AAP offers guidance" https://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/07/23/additives072318 Environmental Working Group "Dirty Dozen" produce https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
Today I chat with a Mom & daughter about what it's like to parent and live with congenital heart disease and some tips/pearls a long the way. Join us!
This episode is with Alex Schmidt, RD (registered dietician). We discuss toddler/child eating and the division of responsibility and how it can help make feeding our kids less stressful and give them the skills to become an intuitive eater as they grow. Alex can be found @nourshingbabes on Instagram and she offers a free facebook group "Moms Raising Healthy Eaters" with loads of free resources and videos with a supportive community of moms.
Join me as I chat with Haley Hines from Give 'Em the Bird Podcast all about INTUITIVE EATING! Why it is important and how it can change your perspective on what you want for your body. @giveemthebirdpodcast
Solo episode where I talk about MOM GUILT -- what is it? who gets it? what do to do about it? how can we move past it? Join me :)
Get a little taste of what is to come on the HCMD podcast! So excited to have you here :) Emily referenced can be found @boopbod on IG and https://www.boopbod.com