Mamas in Training: Preparing for Pregnancy & Motherhood

Friends,  It is with a heavy heart that I close the doors to the Mamas in Training Podcast. The past 3.5 years have been unbelievable and have connected me to so many of you, creating a community I only dreamt of! However, my life has been thrown a major curveball and continuing the podcast is not aligning with me at this time. I want to make sure that I'm showing up authentically and truthfully for each and every one of you and until I can do that again, I am stepping away.  So, this is the last episode, but if you haven't heard the past 143 other episodes, I encourage you to check them out! You're also welcome to join us over on Facebook if you're not a part of that community for continued support from each other.   I hope to be back in the podcast world some day, but for now, be well!  We're in this together,  Jess, Your Host   ___________________________________________________ MAMAS IN TRAINING: FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/   WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1   JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod

Infertility can feel lonely and desperate… as if you have no control. Especially if we're told we have unexplained infertility, what are we to do?! How can we not just throw up our hands and give up?!   After being beat down and given a predetermined course by her doctor, Monica Cox decided to take her future into her own hands and explore Functional Medicine. The impact this new lifestyle had on her personally encouraged her to get trained as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner herself! She continued the diet and healthy lifestyle and got pregnant naturally for first time in 9 years   By learning from what she did, we can start to implement those tools today to improve our chances of fertility and fight back against our doctors.    Website: https://www.findingfertility.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingfertility/    RESOURCES: Proov Fertility Tests: https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiAzNH0qNH6AhUWhMgKHeF6AbAYABAHGgJxdQ&sig=AOD64_2gZre-Mp20JpxgTDwD6iij5TpwHQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwip_cn0qNH6AhUKMVkFHc24CJUQ0Qx6BAgMEAE   ___________________________________________________ MAMAS IN TRAINING: FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/   WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1   JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod

Without any caution to say the right thing, not scare people or be P.C. Let's ACTUALLY talk about our vaginas and normalize what we will experience after birth. By doing so, we'll be better prepared mentally and physically and not be caught so off guard. So… if you'd rather get some headphones, this might be a good time. YES, today we are talking about our vaginas post-birth.  By the end of this episode you'll really know what goes on down there and what to expect!   Dr. Sara Reardon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Therapist, and Mom of 2.   Website: https://thevagwhisperer.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/    ___________________________________________________ MAMAS IN TRAINING: FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/   WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1   JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod

Overwhelmed by finances and motherhood? By the end of this episode, you will know where to begin with your money, how to navigate all of those misc. expenses that come along with pregnancy and birth and find comfort in knowing that it is through these Tough, but important conversations that we can create generational wealth and support for our family.    BIO: My name is Jen, and I am the host of the Investor Mama Podcast. I am a wife, mom, daughter, granddaughter, real estate investor, business owner, and project manager. I am an adamant reader and a consumer of content geared towards helping individuals reach financial independence. After years of learning, I thought it was about time I started producing and share my obsession with others. However, after being part of the financial independence movement for the past few years, I realized there was a gap in resources around personal finances geared towards moms. Trying to get ahead with money is one thing, trying to get ahead as a mom is whole other ball game. I started talking about money more and more with my mom friends and noticed a trend in the questions I was being asked. I didn't have all the answers but knew there were others out there who did and other successful super moms setting the example with their money. I thought to myself and said why not find them, interview them, and share their knowledge with other moms also trying to get financially ahead for their family. And so, Investor Mama was born! I believe anyone can achieve financial freedom and peace of mind by getting educated and changing their habits. I hope this podcast will be a resource and an inspiration to help you with your own money journey. Website: https://investormama.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investor_mama/?hl=en    ___________________________________________________ MAMAS IN TRAINING: FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/   WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1   JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod  

When we enter motherhood, there is an expectation that, “this is just how it is.” You're never going to get sleep, you're not going to be able to focus on yourself, good luck, “welcome to motherhood.” But what if we want something different for ourselves? Amelia Kriss is a Drama Therapist and Certified Coach in private practice in the Bay Area, California, where she lives with her husband and two powerhouse daughters. She works primarily with recovering people-pleasers and "Nice" girls who are ready to deconstruct self-shrinking patterns, and find more ease & joy. Amelia is also deeply committed to Birth Story Medicine work--helping birthing parents integrate, and move forward from, unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving birth. She believes that supporting parents through birthing as a rite of passage is an important (and too often missing) piece of creating healthier & happier families.   Links: Website: amelia kriss collaborativeInstagram: @akcollaborative Book a Birth Story Medicine session with Amelia: Birth Story Medicine — amelia kriss collaborative Get her Newsletter for Pregnant People here:  Soft Cheese Newsletter — amelia kriss collaborative   ___________________________________________________ MAMAS IN TRAINING: FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod

As we move through the seasons, I can't help but compare it to the seasons of life we go through.  There are many seasons we experience, especially through motherhood and some last longer than others.  Today I'm back with a quick Mamas in Training Tip to talk about seasons and offer a new way of navigating through the seasons that  feel darker than the rest.   Learn how to navigate through the seasons of life and motherhood in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   ___________________________________________________

Learn the secret to preparing your baby for transitions and the best way to connect with your baby before they are even born… your voice and music. Vered is a music therapist, psychotherapist, a mother of 3 and the founder of BabyInTune.com. She helped over 1000 parents feel more connected to their baby, more confident in their parenting and get more sleep. Learn how your baby listens from inside the womb in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Today, we are joined by Neferteri Plessy, the amazing woman and founder behind Single Moms Planet. Through her stories, and the stories of the many women she's evolved with, listen as she talks about co-parenting, self-care, and how single mothers, or soon-to-become single mothers, can protect their heart, their thoughts, and their future. As a single mother, the words we're going to hear from Neferteri will talk so much about the importance of the self and motherhood in single-motherhood.   Learn how to create legacy, even as a single mom on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Neferteri Plessy.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

As the founder of Postpartum Together, today Chelsea Skaggs will share several takeaways that we can learn from her experiences with pregnancy, relationships during and after baby, the reality of postpartum, and the different postpartum preparations that women need. If she looks back at all the choices she made and spent time and effort on, present Chelsea would tell her past-pregnant-self to “trust yourself more.” The time she spent on Google and YouTube looking for answers, she believes, was better off spent listening to her intuition more as a woman and a mother –a tip she leaves for all the mothers-to-be out there.   Learn how to prepare for the 5 Essential Changes that occur postpartum in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Rarely do we think about managing our blood sugar unless our doctor tells us there is a problem. However, when we are pregnant, we have to get the glucose test to check for gestational diabetes and all of a sudden stress and anxiety sets in. What if we don't pass the test, what does it mean? How can we make changes now? What should we do on the day of our glucose test? Today's guest, Katie Dewhurst struggled herself with her health and nutrition and ended up discovering that by balancing her blood sugar, she felt better than ever. She is now a Functional Medicine, Health Coach Nutritionist, and the Founder of Hello Balance, a digital resource and a cookbook. With her guidance today, we will feel more calm going into our pregnancy and taking that glucose test, knowing that we've already taken the steps to regulate our blood sugar. ***ALSO be sure to listen to the end of the episode and check out the GIVEAWAY on Instagram! Entries close on October 7th!!!   Learn how to balance your blood sugar in preparation for the glucose test in pregnancy in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

When you're laying in bed postpartum with your newborn on your chest, maybe practicing skin to skin, you never expect that little infant to wiggle off you and fall. This traumatic moment became a reality for one of today's guests, Hayley Mullins, two weeks postpartum.  This week is Newborn Falls Awareness Week and it's important for us to realize that newborn falls are much more common than we hear about. Hayley was so empowered to make a change, after having trouble finding a product that would work, that she created a prototype in 3 weeks, which is now called the Joeyband for clinical use and the RooLoop for retail. Hayley and her co-founder, Sarah Almaza-Cox are on the show today to share what can we do to protect our baby from falling postpartum? What is skin to skin? What are the benefits? …and so much more!  Hayley & Sarah, along with their third co-founder Ashley, have collaborated with the company, Joovy, a global leader in premium products for babies and young children, that is passionate about solving problems and supporting families in order to bring this product into hospitals, as well as into your hands.    Learn how to prevent newborn falls in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   *Be sure to check out the link below and use the CODE “mamasintraining25” for 25% OFF your purchase of a RooLoop.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

What if we experience loss or grief during our pregnancy or around our birth? We envision the birth of our baby to be a joyous, beautiful, celebratory time. However, if loss or grief comes up around the same time, how do we navigate polar opposite emotions at the same time? For today's guest, Jessica Patoka, the loss of one life and the birth of another are celebrated the same time every year and it's impossible to know how she overcame such polarity of emotion at the same time. She shares with us the tools that keep her grounded and how she practiced presence during such a challenging time. By hearing Jessica's story, we will find comfort knowing that we can experience loss and grief at the same time of great joy and discover solid ground again. We will learn the importance of taking care of ourselves throughout motherhood.   Learn how to overcome grief and loss during a time of great joy in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Learn how to design your Labor Day in this Quick Training Tip Episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    Resources: - GET YOUR PDF of LABOR PREFERENCES HERE! - Listen to EPISODE 101- Finding the Right Provider and Advocating for Yourself with Stephanie King   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod ___________________________________________________

Learn how to create your Mom Squad for support postpartum in this Quick Training Tip Episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    Resources: Check off Step #5 by JOINING us on Facebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod ___________________________________________________

When we first bring our baby home, we can feel overwhelmed by all the areas to juggle with questions like… How do we manage overnight feedings, lack of sleep, cleaning bottles & diapers, laundry, breast or bottle feeding and so much more! However, there is a solution… a Postpartum Doula. After going through postpartum with twins and a toddler at home, Valerie Trumbower fully understood the overwhelm that can come with the start of motherhood. Now, as a postpartum doula, it is her passion to educate, support and empower parents when they first bring their baby home. She has worked with hundreds of families to set up systems and routines that make the postpartum journey much smoother.   Learn what a postpartum doula does and DOESN'T do and how we can benefit from having one on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Learn how to NOT lose your mind when TTC in this Quick Training Tip Episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    Resources: Start with Why, Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod ___________________________________________________

For Elizabeth Presta, no matter what level of planning and preparation she did for her pregnancy and birth, her plans still derailed and she still was left feeling emotionally empty. That picture of becoming a mom was not at all what she expected and she instantly started to question and judge herself.  We have a lot of assumptions about our pregnancy, birth, postpartum and life in general as a mother. We paint a picture in our minds, but what if it looks like a VERY different picture than the one we dreamt? Is there anything we can do to manage our expectations and what if it does feel different, how do we pivot?   Learn how to… manage our expectations and know that our plans might not go as planned in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Learn the importance of Finding Your Why in this Quick Training Tip Episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    Resources: Start with Why,  Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod ___________________________________________________

If you were doing yoga and cycling routinely while you're pregnant… that should be enough to prepare you physically for birth, right? In fact, it might not be enough and you could STILL feel out of balance physically when you go into labor. For today's guest, Deb Flashenberg, this was her story. She thought she had covered all the bases for smooth labor, but instead, she was in labor for hours and found that her baby was asynclitic  or not in line with her birth canal because her pelvic was out of balance. So, what IS balance when we're preparing for childbirth and labor? How can we achieve balance before we give birth? Deb teaches us the important key to finding balance during your pregnancy to help create less obstruction for baby's birth during labor. You will learn where to start and what not to forget when training to be a future mama.    Learn where to start and the important keys to finding balance during your pregnancy and create less obstruction for birth in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Learn why you should "drink from the fire hose" in this Quick Training Tip Episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    Resources: Gentle C-Section with Dr. Mussalli- EPISODE 113: https://www.mamasintraining.com/ep113-what-to-expect-from-a-c-section-the-gentle-c-section-with-dr-george-mussalli/ Formula Feeding with Erin Moore- EPISODE 74: https://www.mamasintraining.com/ep74-how-to-find-confidence-in-formula-and-baby-feeding-with-erin-moore/   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod ___________________________________________________

Have you ever considered acupuncture? Whether you are trying to conceive, are pregnant or are postpartum, acupuncture can really be a powerful tool.  After years of irregular periods, hormonal swings and severe PMS, starting at a very young age, Michelle Oravitz gave acupuncture a try and she instantly felt a shift in her body.  Acupuncture changed her life and as a result, she was inspired to help other women through their health and fertility struggles. She has created The Wholesome Lotus: a wellness center in Miami Beach as well as an online course and a podcast, The Wholesome Fertility podcast! Her journey into motherhood would have looked very different had she not used acupuncture and wants to show others its strength.   Learn the strength and power of acupuncture in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Learn about the most important element to feeling empowered in motherhood in this Quick Training Tip Episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   Resources: Listen to My Story in EPISODE 94: https://www.mamasintraining.com/blog/ep94-why-im-not-a-mom-with-a-mom-podcast-with-your-host-jessica-lorion/    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod ___________________________________________________

If you're considering adoption, it can come with a lot of unknowns and uncertainties. For the month of June, in honor of PRIDE month, we're sharing the adoption perspective from a same-sex couple.  Are you an LGBTQ+ couple that's curious about becoming parents? Maybe you're considering adoption. Maybe you are a single person looking to adopt on your own? OR are you in a heterosexual relationship and want to know how to speak to your children about LGBT+ families?  Well, today's couple Zack and Matt are here to speak to the additional challenges, fears, and hurdles that they've had to overcome when becoming parents. They share how to navigate the anxiety of adoption. And how we can prepare If adoption is right for us.     Learn about parenthood through adoption and the lens of inclusion in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Featuring a Replay from 2021: Today, Kate Roddy and Kim Vopni join us in a fantastic discussion full of insights and takeaways regarding women's pelvic floors. In this episode, they talk about what women need to understand about their pelvis, the different exercises that prepare women for birth, how to remove the stigma around genital self-care, and the appropriate mindset and perspective women need to take when planning pregnancy. For women, a mother to her labor is the same as an athlete to a game.   Join us and take charge of your pelvic floor in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Kate Roddy and Kim Vopni.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off!

What does a Doula do? What is the importance of a doula? Why can't our partners support us like a doula? Aside from encouraging you, reminding you of your strength, preparing cool cloths, maybe with essential oils or playing your favorite music, a doula can physically help move and adjust your body to manage the pain of labor and can even supporT you to have a vaginal birth, if you so desire. While our partners can be there for our birth and support us for sure, they TOO have a lot of emotions, fears and distractions going on. It can be hard for them to be 100% fully focused on your needs. However a doula or “mother servant”' is there for you and you alone.    Learn the impact a doula can have on your birth experience in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

How far have you gone to have control or FEEL like you have control over your life?Aside from the to-do lists and schedules, have you ever pushed your body past its limits? As we begin our journey into motherhood, even before conception, there is SO little control we have and this can feel frightening, uneasy and can even lead us to harming ourselves or those who love us.  For Josephine Atluri, her long journey into motherhood wreaked havoc on her ability to control. A mama of 7 children… yes, you read that correctly, 7, Josephine's path was rocky and she had no control. She went through so much stress to build her family, that it led to an eating disorder. How did she make it through and how in the world does she get through each day with 7 children?! It was at her lowest point that she discovered the need for something more and she turned to mediation.    Listen in to learn how the power of meditation has impacted her life and how it can change yours too on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

When you get pregnant, you might start thinking… Now what?! Where do I start?  There is so much to think about and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. By the end of this episode, you will have a roadmap to guide you. When Type A mama, Kallista Andersen was pregnant, she felt overconfident and was more than ready. However, life didn't go quite as planned and she found herself exhausted and lost postpartum. Then, just four months postpartum, she got news that left her stunned.    Listen to hear what rocked Kallista's world and what she learned from that experience, on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

Postpartum Depression is one of the most common conditions in women after birth. In fact, there are over 3 million cases of women per year who are suffering, often silently. Postpartum depression, commonly referred to as PPD, can alter your mental and physical state and can range in how it affects one person to another.  Today we learn from mental health advocate, entrepreneur and mama, Sasha Nicole and her severe experience with postpartum depression. Learn the difference between baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.    **WARNING: Sasha doesn't hold back on her experience… So, if you're not in a safe place right now for this conversation, maybe save this one for later and go check out last week's episode.    Learn how Sasha dug herself out of a postpartum hole that lasted over one year in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

What is preeclampsia? It is one of the most common pregnancy complications. However, if diagnosed, it doesn't mean that there will be a severe case and can be treated very simply, but if it goes undetected, it could be fatal. So what are the symptoms, who is at risk? And what do we need to know if we get the diagnosis? Dr. Nicole Rankins is a board certified, practicing OBGYN and a mom of two who has dealt with many cases of preeclampsia over the last 15 years. She's helped more than 1000 babies come into this world and she is here to share with us what we need to know to stay healthy.    Learn what to look out for during pregnancy, so we can catch preeclampsia before it becomes severe in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

What if you could heal eczema & cradle cap with only 3 natural ingredients?  Sensitive and irritated skin is very common for our little ones since their skin is still thin and developing. Typically when it happens, we're told to use products with a thousand ingredients that half the time we can't pronounce or worse, a steroid cream that thins the skin even more. After Shubhangini Prakash struggled to heal her son's eczema, she decided to solve the problem on her own. She created a product that had three simple, natural ingredients that actually come from the earth and cleared up the eczema in just one day! She is on a mission to share with mamas the importance of knowing the ingredients on the products we use for babies' skin.  Listen in to learn the importance of knowing ingredients and how she can help you solve this problem for your future baby on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes   *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

How are you moving your body now, during pregnancy that will help prepare you to move your body postpartum? There are many questions surrounding fitness in pregnancy and postpartum... What we can/should do, When we can start, How should fitness look? It's overwhelming to navigate on your own, but we're here to solve that problem. Kendra Fitzgerald & Nicole Coons are two sisters who created Devoted Mamas, with a mission to help moms minimize the impact of pregnancy & birth on their bodies. They have over 15 years of experience in the world of fitness, health and mindfulness and of course, they are both moms! Even with this fitness experience, after both of their first pregnancies, postpartum looked very different than they expected both physically and mentally. From postpartum depression to prolapse, these sisters have been there and have found a solution for us to find our way to fitness during our pregnancy and into postpartum.   Learn how to be strong in  your pregnancy and recover and heal in postpartum in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes *Check out the BoomBoom Blowout Bodysuits at BoomBoomBabyCo! *Remember to use the code: "MAMASPOD25" for 25% off! ___________________________________________________  

If you have to have a C-section, are you prepared? …EVEN if you plan to have a natural birth? April is Cesarean Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to share a topic that is never discussed enough! Many of you have had a c-section (not by choice) and then find yourself saying… WHY didn't I learn about what that experience would be like beforehand. Dr. George Mussalli from Village Obstetrics in Manhattan, has delivered an estimated 3,000 births by cesarean and is here to fill us in on all the details of what to expect during a C-section. This knowledge will give you comfort in knowing that if your journey takes an unexpected turn, you will still be prepared. He also talks about a new approach called The Gentle (or Jentle) C-section. Learn what a Gentle C-section looks like and how you can have one, if necessary in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

Time is such a HOT commodity and when we become mothers, time becomes even more precious and fleeting. Anna Dearmon Kornick is Your Time Management Coach as well as a mom of 2.  She has been there and knows first hand how hard it can be to manage time as you become a mother or when you're adding a second child. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to managing time, especially when we talk about family life, self-care and our professional life. Today she goes through each of the five trimesters to give us a realistic idea of what we can expect and how we can manage our time throughout.    Learn specific tools from Anna that will allow you to feel more in control as your body and life changes through motherhood in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

Are you ready for the pain of labor? Whether we want to admit it or not, there is going to be pain. Whether or not we end up with an epidural, there are ways that we can prepare our mind and our body for those waves of contractions. The way we are going to discuss today is using Hypnobabies!    *I am re-sharing this episode from 2019 because there have been so many questions to learn about birth hypnosis! I hope you enjoy... Founder and Director of Hypnobabies, Kerry Tuschhoff, is here to explain how we can utilize Hypnobabies for pregnancy & birth. It is a method of Hypnotic Childbirth with real, medical-grade somnambulistic hypnosis techniques that create an automatically peaceful, relaxing and more comfortable pregnancy and birthing experience.  Whether you are currently pregnant, already had a child, want to have a child in the future, or are not even a parent at all, there is a track for you!  This episode is chalk-full of information and thoroughly explains what Hypnobabies is about, not to mention that Kerry is so sweet and has such a calming voice. USE PROMO CODE "MamasInTraining" at checkout for 20% off!  Click the link below to order any of the listening tracks or find an in-person class near you! Check out the Hypnobabies website here! ___________________________________________________   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod  

Anxiety.  It can come up at any time of your life, but it tends to increase significantly during pregnancy and postpartum and can become so intense, that it completely stops you in your tracks. It could prevent you from leaving the house, getting out of bed or even prevent you from connecting to your baby. For mama Chiara Townley, anxiety had always been present to some extent, but once she got pregnant it got worse and in postpartum, she experienced a panic attack. That was the final straw that forced her to look inwards and heal through the Chakras.  Learn how to take back control and heal your own anxiety, as Chiara did, by connecting to your body and its Chakras in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

It is more common than you'd think to experience a condition such as Mastitis during postpartum. However, we are greatly uneducated about what it is and how we can heal from it if we suffer from it. Not only that, but there are also ways we can prevent it and look for early signs so we can catch it before it makes us severely ill, like it did to one of this week's guests, Katie Willy! In learning from her experience, Katie and her business partner, Elise Fuller, created Your Two Jugs. A company with a fun name but a serious focus on healing and solving all your breast concerns.  Learn how to navigate the serious condition called Mastitis and prepare yourself, in case you ever have to battle it, in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

What if you really want to give birth in a hospital? But you also want minimally invasive treatment. Today's guest Dr. Jacqueline Worth is a mother of two girls and an MD who has been delivering babies for over 20 years! She admits that when she was pregnant, she did not get all of her questions answered and wishes that her doctors had explained more. Learning from her own experience, she opened up her own private practice in New York city called Village Obstetrics and she has made it her mission to put mom and baby first, while also respecting the rules of a hospital.  Learn what minimally invasive birth actually is and how to decide if you should really stay with your gynecologist as your OB in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast.    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

It can be very hard to stay positive when you receive information that your baby will be born with a birth defect. And while we never know what exactly to expect or how we're going to feel, hearing Caity's story will empower you to conquer whatever unfolds in your story with determination, strength, and the support of a strong community. In this episode, Caity Robertson shares her journey through pregnancy, how she handled the situation after receiving the news at 20 weeks, as well as their postpartum journey to help YOU find confidence and comfort handling whatever unfolds on your journey. Get inspired by a mama who has gone through an unexpected journey in this episode of The Mamas in Training Podcast with Caity Robertson.   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod  

The fatherhood postpartum experience can be challenging, but it's often overlooked. Men also feel stress and anxiety about the changes that happen with the arrival of a new baby in the family. In addition, they have to deal with challenges like getting time to bond with the baby, feeling like they are not needed and dealing with others who don't understand. As a mother, it can feel like way too much to worry about in postpartum to care about your partner's well-being. However, opening up to conversations around these topics with your partner could be a matter of saving your relationship and addressing your fears before they become intense. Hear how to save your relationship postpartum before it takes the wrong turn in this episode of Mamas in Training!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

There is a strong correlation between the gut and hormones. The food we eat has a direct impact on the bacteria that reside in our gut. If this gut biome becomes unbalanced, it can lead to hormonal imbalances and fertility problems. In this episode, Lahana shares how our gut and hormones impact our fertility and how we can support them in and through motherhood.  Listen and learn how to nip everything in the bud before an issue arises in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Lahana Vigliano!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

So many things can crop up during the postpartum period, but they are swept under the rug because we assume that they are part of the process, but they don't have to be. Most women postpartum are more susceptible to nutritional depletion, anemia, osteopenia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Studies show that one in five women experience signs of postpartum depression. However, if you have more social support, you are less likely to be affected by mental health issues. This makes a postpartum care plan very important. In this episode, Jessica shares her postpartum experience and what she wishes she had done differently to make her transition smoother.   Learn how to create your postpartum plan for a smooth transition into and through the postpartum in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Jessica D'Argenio Waller!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

Just because we are given that clearance from our doctor at the 6-week mark, does not mean that we should jump right into sexual activity and we might not even emotionally feel ready. In this episode with Cindy Scharkey, we are honing in on sex in postpartum. The fourth trimester is truly that, a FOURTH trimester and should be treated as such. Cindy discusses how that really is a societal change that we all need to make because it's sending the wrong message to new mothers. As an RN, who's been a healthcare professional for over 35 years. And the host of the podcast, Permission for Pleasure. She tells us the reality of what to expect both physically and emotionally during postpartum. Hear some amazing tips to start easing into intimacy when you're ready and what to do if things don't quite seem right on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast!   *This episode has two parts, so make sure to go back to last week's episode to gain more insight from Cindy.    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

“Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me.” YUP! We're talking all things sex in pregnancy today. However, there is a relationship that we must explore first before we can begin to tackle any of the questions that come up about what is safe, normal or healthy and that is… your own, personal sexual relationship. Cindy Scharkey is an RN with a Bachelor of Science and Nursing, and has been a healthcare professional for over 35 years. She believes that with the right information and education, women can reclaim their sexual experience and their sexual relationship. And that is especially true during pregnancy.  Listen in to hear whether sex during pregnancy is safe, what it might feel like, what to do if your partner doesn't want to have sex, or if you don't want to and much much more on this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

Finding the right provider and asking the right questions can be very overwhelming when you first learn you are pregnant. Stephanie King, a childbirth educator and professional, joins us on today's episode to share her personal birth experiences, the drastic difference between her first and third births, and how she learned to advocate for herself. Stephanie is also the creator of a wonderful online birth course called My Essential Birth and the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast host. As we embark on this journey of motherhood, learn from Stephanie the important questions to ask, how to choose the right provider and how to truly advocate for yourself in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

We have reached a milestone of 100 episodes!!! After interviewing over 100 women about their experience entering motherhood, there are 3 things that are always mentioned that we need to remember: Advocacy, Birth Preferences and Community. I have gathered together these 3 elements to share with you today, so we can start to implement them as mamas in training. Hear how to incorporate these three elements right away with actionable steps and examples.  Find out how to incorporate these 3 most important elements into your motherhood journey in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with your host, Jessica Lorion.    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

For most people, childbirth should be done in hospitals, but did you know that according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 35,000 deliveries are done at home every year? Even though its statistics of success increase, home birth remains frowned upon by many. If home birth fits your situation, how do you face the pushback and doubts? In this episode, Sarah & Matthew Bivens share their experience with home birth, how they rose above the unwanted feedback and comments, as well as the basics that can help you find confidence and comfort in delivering your beloved baby at home.    Find out what values you can find from their B.I.R.T.H. principle in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Sarah & Matthew Bivens!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________

Of course, when our partners are sloppy around the house, we don't like that! But as normal as it sometimes can get, it just sends us in a spiral of very emotional thoughts and can greatly affect our relationship over time. Failing to bring ourselves out of that spiral can't mean good. We might end up souring how we see our partners more than we should. In this episode, Dr. Morgan Cutlip speaks about the responsibility we have on how we see our partners, how parenthood affects satisfaction, the common unexplored self-expectations for women and moms, maternal gatekeeping, and how to involve your partner right from the beginning in motherhood. Listen to how you can strengthen your relationship before parenthood in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Dr. Morgan Cutlip!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

People say that parenting is instinctive, and that's true. But what they fail to include is that it is also a very long learning process for moms. Every day, you learn something about your baby that becomes a new part of your motherhood. And seeking support from a lactation expert will only optimize that learning process as a parent even more, especially in regards to nursing. In this episode, Jada Shapiro talks about the link between breastfeeding and your ability to produce milk, the concept of the breast crawl along with the importance of skin to skin, the perfect time to introduce bottle feeding to your baby, how to approach tongue ties, and so much more. Learn about the primary purpose of lactation 101 in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Jada Shapiro!    FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

In this episode, you'll hear the LIVE interviews from the floor of The Baby Show Expo. This past October, I had the opportunity to go to the expo in Edison, NJ and interview some of the amazing vendors! Listen in as we cover a variety of topics from parenting to lactation, organic wool clothing for children and an unexpected place to find deals for your infant, toddler or family.    Learn a variety of tips in this LIVE recording at The Baby Show Expo!   Kate Garzon- Parenting Expert, Guided Parenting Support (GPS)   Sophia Viamonte, Lactation Consultant- @mylactationmama   Emma Kube, Woolly Hearts- Certified Organic Merino Wool Clothing   Darlene Arfken, Bulldog Liquidators ___________________________________________________   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod  

Supporting your baby's early explorations with food is not something you can overlook. That's because their interaction with food at an early stage will affect their relationship with nutrition as they grow. So how do we set our children up for success when it comes to food, diet, and health and NOT have them become picky? In this episode, Jenny Friedman, a registered dietician nutritionist, talks about the approach and techniques to use when feeding a baby and into the toddler years, to help prevent them from becoming a picky eater. We also discuss the most important aspect of picky eating and how we could subconsciously be encouraging picky eating.    Learn about how you can be a model eater for your child in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Jenny Friedman!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________  

It's mind-boggling to think that preconception care wasn't a thing before. Fortunately, it is becoming more and more a vital subject of focus for couples planning to create a family today. But we wonder, are the factors we are considering for preconception enough? In this episode, Heidi Murkoff, Bestselling Author of What to Expect, graces us to speak about what encompasses preconception health, how not to add stress to the process of conceiving, what maternal gatekeeping is all about, the role of a father and partner when conceiving, and the story behind how she wrote What to Expect When You're Expecting, the book, that is now in its 5th Edition and is widely dubbed as the 'pregnancy bible' of all pregnancy guides.   Listen to how a book and a baby are delivered, hours apart, in this episode of the Mamas in Training Podcast with Heidi Murkoff!   FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/ WRITE a Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1474667560?mt=2&ls=1 JOIN our Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod   Click HERE for the Full Show Notes ___________________________________________________