Mommy and Maine

Calina Keating, RN is a Neonatal Critical Care Registered Nurse and owner of The Mama Coach in Maine. She lives in Biddeford with her husband, Myles, and puppy, Cowboy. Calina graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Montana State University and has worked in several high level Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the country. Calina started her business, The Mama Coach,  in March of 2023 to provide families with the support and education to make parenthood easier. She works with families in the prenatal period through the 4th trimester to provide one-on-one or group education and evidence informed care. She works with families virtually, in-home, and through workshops in the community. Calina offers a variety of services, but specializes in difficult bottle feeding, breastfeeding, and newborn sleep. Her goal is to help you find the evidence informed solutions that work for you and your family!  You will learn about... Calina's individualized prenatal packages including childbirth education, labor preparation, education on unexpected interventions used for delivery, and going over feeding options Calina's comprehensive postpartum packages that always include feeding consults, troubleshooting challenges with newborn sleep or care for your baby, and figuring out root cause of potential feeding issues How to select bottles and correct nipple flows if choosing to bottle feed Assessing if there may be a tongue or lip tie causing barriers to feeding Boosting families' confidence in their new role as parents and empowering them to make informed decisions based on evidence backed solutions and personal preference Resources: THE MAMA COACH - CALINA KEATING INSTAGRAM THE MAMA COACH - CALINA KEATING WEBSITE SIGN UP HERE FOR UPCOMING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS Connect with Mackenzi: MOMMY AND MAINE INSTAGRAM BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL

Before creating Raise Playspace, Amanda was an educator with a degree in Early Childhood and 12 years of teaching experience. Working in public schools and nonprofit early intervention centers, she understood the importance of support for both children and their families. After leaving the classroom to raise her own children, she quickly realized the resources and support she was seeking were few and far between. She set out to make a place for children to learn through play and for parents to catch their breath and know they are not alone. Amanda believes that by connecting with each other and our children, we can feel more grounded, empowered, and supported. Her hope is that Raise feels like home and a breath of fresh air. She can't wait to meet you there. Join Amanda Rothbart, owner of Raise Playspace, during this raw conversation where she shares her experience of how being a new parent and SAHM led her to want to open a community resource and space for families to gather. She shares the realities of new motherhood, opening up about how her expectations of what she thought it would be didn't always seem to align with how it really was. Amanda vulnerably talks about the sacrifices we make as moms, the pull between deciding to stay home or return to work, and the emotions and challenges that often arise during those first early years. Amanda has learned that stepping out of your comfort zone to connect with others is how new friendships are created and true community is cultivated. Raise Playspace is located in Scarborough, ME and offers several workshops, classes, and groups that are geared for both children and their caregivers, offering an inclusive space to play, learn, and grow together. Resources: RAISE PLAYSPACE WEBSITE RAISE PLAYSPACE INSTAGRAM RAISE PLAYSPACE FACEBOOK Connect with Mackenzi: MOMMY AND MAINE INSTAGRAM BOOK A CONNECTION CALL

Abby Smith is a certified lactation counselor here in Maine, owning and operating her business, Giving Tree Lactation. Abby specializes in breastfeeding education and in-home lactation support. In 2019 when Abby had her first son, she quickly realized the lack of breastfeeding support and help available to a new mom. Abby's true passion is to ensure moms have realistic expectations and breastfeeding support during those challenging first days, weeks, and months.  You will learn about... the importance of prenatal education/preparation and how that can support your feeding journey right from the start despite how birth scenario might play out when your milk supply typically comes in how the type of birth you have can impact your feeding journey using hand expression and pumping as a tool in the hospital to establish a demand for your body (if baby isn't nearby or able to latch/pull out milk just yet) when to introduce a bottle to your baby in preparation for returning to work or to have partner be more involved in feeding times potential factors that may lead to unanticipated drop in supply strategies to improve pumping sessions when away from baby how to go about starting/creating a pumping schedule what is power pumping? knowing what pump to buy/use foods/drinks that could help to increase milk supply (basically just make sure you're drinking and eating PLENTY!) Resources: Giving Tree Lactation WEBSITE @givingtreelactation INSTAGRAM Connect with Mackenzi: @mommyandmaine INSTAGRAM BOOK A FREE CALL

Chelsey is a southern Maine mom with a background of 8+ years as a pediatric occupational therapist. Chelsey graduated from the University of New England with a bachelors of science degree in Occupational Studies and continued on at UNE to earn her masters of science degree in Occupational Therapy. Throughout her career, Chelsey has supported children of all ages in various settings including: outpatient, school-based, in-home care and telehealth. Following the birth of her first daughter, Chelsey sought out resources through literature, support groups, locally based services, and continuing education courses to expand her knowledge of infant growth and development. Chelsey has become a trusted source of guidance and information to her closest friends and family and is excited to provide the same opportunity to other families. You will learn about... the 8 senses and what sensory processing means importance of exposing our babies to different sensory experiences and stimuli to support development and regulation understanding the different sensory preferences and thresholds for input sensory avoiding (sensitive) vs. sensory seeking vs. low registration how sensory preferences can change and fluctuate typical behaviors our kids may demonstrate and present with examples of everyday, practical sensory activities to implement in our kids' routines preparing children for success ahead of time taking into account their sensory profile through strategies such as telling stories/planning or heavy work tasks Resources: Instagram: @playful.development Email: playfuldevelopment.maine@gmail.com Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com

Emma is a born and bred Mainer and a professional nanny, living in the midcoast and working in Portland, Maine. With over 4 years of professional, full-time, nannying experience and over a decade of working with children at large, she's passionate about the early years and loves spending her days helping children and families thrive. Emma's a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and an active member of both the International and United States Nanny Associations. In her free time, you can find her exploring Maine's rocky coast, thrifting for vintage treasures, serving at her church, or tending to her aspiring jungle of houseplants. Emma offers her services as a CPST to the Greater Portland area for free and by appointment. Appointment requests can be submitted via the google form linked in her bio @TheMaineNanny. Her page is full of caregiving wisdoms, nanny tips, and she even has a "guide" highlighting some of her favorite child-friendly spots in the Greater Portland area. No matter where you're located, you can find a certified tech near you by going to Cert.SafeKids.org, "Find a Tech" and searching by your state or zip code. You will learn about... How to properly install a carseat and correctly harness your child Recommendations for where to put carseats: what is the "safest" spot in the car? Guidelines for how long to rear-face Factors to consider when choosing a carseat: functionality, ease of use, price point, etc The 401 on puffy winter jackets and why they're a NO GO Decreasing risk of injury associated with eating/drinking in the car Navigating your community's public resources and how to locate a CPST Resources: Instagram: @themainenanny National Child Passenger Safety Certification Website Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com

Welcome back to the Mommy and Maine Podcast! For the first release of 2023, I wanted to share a solo episode where I talk about how and why I chose my word of the year. I provide tips for reflecting on your own matrescence journey, how that can serve you in choosing your own word of the year, and actionable steps to put it into motion right away. Going forward, expect to hear a new episode released every Tuesday. I will be doing two solo episodes per month and two interviews per month with local professionals. Please let me know your takeaways from today's show! I love to hear your responses and feedback, and am always willing to chat. If nothing else, I hope today's episode inspired you to take a deeper look at your own matrescence journey and evaluate where you're at in this current season of life. What feels good to you? What is serving you and lending a hand to your own development and transformation? Hone in on what really matters and get clear on your values this year, momma. Share with a friend and tag me over on instagram, @mommyandmaine.

Shannon Parker is a teacher, a mom, and the owner of CALM and SLEEPY family wellness. Her business's focus is to educate and serve the caregiver community she loves and also support families virtually in any location. As a certified pediatric sleep consultant, she creates one on one custom sleep guides and goes the extra step to walk parents through any sleep difficulties, preparations, or changes. She regularly teaches yoga and mindfulness to kids and their families in southern Maine and brings easy to use techniques into the homes of her consulting clients. With the emotional and often overwhelming topic of sleep, Shannon creates calm. You will learn about... Toddler sleep patterns and routines Signs to look for that indicate it's time to drop the last nap Calming techniques to support big emotions and transitions Implementing a "quiet time" in place of a nap and how visual and auditory cues can be a helpful tool How to communicate and set up a plan with daycare providers/babysitters to ensure the child's sleep practices remain consistent Tips and tricks for transitioning from crib to "big kid" bed Resources: Website: CALM + SLEEPY Instagram: @calm_and_sleepy Facebook: CALM + SLEEPY Email: ShannonParker331@gmail.com Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com

Amie Marzen is the founder and president of Madeline's Mission, a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Midcoast Maine. Founded in 2019, Madeline's Mission– Rising Hope for Healing, is a passion project in memory of her late daughter, Madeline. Madeline's Mission seeks to provide support to families grieving the loss of a child.  Professionally, Amie is self-employed as a nonprofit manager, communications consultant and advocate for nonprofits in Maine and New Hampshire. Amie is the mother of three (Madeline, Benjamin and Malia) and has been married to her husband, Andy, for nearly 17 years.  She resides in Bath, Maine and in her free time… she has no free time, she has small children.  Her preferred pronouns are she/ hers. You will learn about... How to navigate loss: coping strategies and techniques Working through the grief process - how that might look different from person to person Encouraging vs. discouraging words to say to someone who has experienced infant/child loss, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss What Madeline's Mission stands for and supports they offer to the community and state of Maine Resources:  Website: Madeline's Mission Instagram: @madelinesmission Facebook: Madeline's Mission - Rising Hope for Healing Email: info@madelinemission.org Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com

Our Mommy Spotlight for today's episode is Katelyn Burrell - Maine native, podcaster, and mother to two beautiful twins, Brooks and Beverly. She graciously and generously shares her story with us talking about what the surrogacy process looked like for her and her family, following a pregnancy loss and breast cancer diagnosis (that she's survived - yay!). This vulnerable conversation discusses themes focused on redefining our expectations, identity shifts and transformational self-healing, loss and grief, accepting help, finding your tribe, gratitude practices, and relying heavily on the notion that "doors will open for opportunities and paths that are meant for you; the ones that are not, will be a door slammed shut." If anyone has questions for Katelyn, would like to pick her brain about all things surrogacy, including how to start the process, navigating the systems and legalities of it all, please reach out to her for more guidance. She can be found on Instagram, @kb.shineyourlight . Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rachel Pelletier is a certified personal trainer and health coach. Her business, Mamabear Fitness, specializes in perinatal health and consists of both online and in-person training. Rachel went to school at Springfield College, earning a Bachelor's degree in exercise science. Additionally, she holds multiple certifications in the health and fitness industry. Prior to going full time on Mamabear Fitness, Rachel worked for 5 years at Maine Medical Center's Turning Point Cardiac Rehab as a cardiac exercise specialist. Rachel is on a mission to guide women like you through a program that gets you stronger while embodying values of balance, moderation, and confidence. She works with her clients to realistically achieve their goals, while still being fully present in other aspects of their life. Rachel is passionate about showing future and new moms that exercise does not have to be an "all or nothing" approach, especially in such a busy season of life. You will learn about... Rachel's virtual and in-person customized and individual workout classes/programs Setting up sustainable exercise routines to promote long-term consistency Reframing your mindset and expectations for a "successful workout" - every day might look different! Pregnancy and postpartum progression is not linear The importance of a prenatal assessment and pelvic floor therapy postpartum How to set realistic fitness goals while improving awareness for returning to exercise safely Beginning beneficial steps to take to ease back into an exercise routine The power of rest At-home exercise equipment that is budget friendly and practical Resources: Website: Mamabear Fitness Instagram: @mamabear.fitness Facebook: Mamabear Fitness, LLC Email: contact@mamabefit.com FREE Postpartum Running Webinar - Sept 15 @ 7pm Moms Run Stronger - Join the Waitlist Strong Birth Academy - The MamaBear Collab Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

North Light Newborns was created to help families navigate the fourth trimester with a goal in mind to help you feel well rested and confident when caring for your newborn. Mollie and Katie together have combined their talents and experience to assist families from the moment you realize you will be bringing a new baby home. North Light Newborn services include around the clock care and can be customized to fit each family's individual needs. While they are based out of the greater Portland, Maine area, they provide both in-person and world wide virtual support. Co-founder Mollie Barnathan is a certified postpartum doula with five years of experience helping families. She holds a Master's in Public Health with a background in global health and community development. Mollie is a mom to three young girls and her personal experiences as a parent have given her deep empathy for the emotional and practical complexities of motherhood, inspiring her to help new parents navigate early parenting's joys and challenges. She holds certificates from The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death for "Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss" and "Holding Space for Abortion" and she is a founding board member of the Maine chapter of Postpartum Support International. Co-founder Katie Ketner is a newborn sleep consultant and overnight newborn care specialist who has been helping families locally in Maine and across the country tackle their newborns' sleep challenges for over 20 years. She provides guidance and aid for families to develop healthy sleep foundations so everyone can get a good night's rest. Katie's professional perspective is informed by being a mother of 2 herself, as she understands the value of a strong support network. She holds additional specialized certifications in support for sleep, breastfeeding, and multiples/preemie care. You will learn about... Mollie and Katie's personal experiences as mothers themselves and how they began to assist other families in need The all-inclusive, 24 hour services they offer such as: postpartum doula support, maternity concierge, bereavement support, sleep consultation, and around the clock support including daytime and overnight care What a day in the life of North Light Newborns care might look like Why it's crucial to consider the support you may need in the fourth trimester during your pregnancy ahead of time Resources: Website: North Light Newborns Instagram: @northlightnewborns Facebook: North Light Newborns Email: info@northlightnewborns.com Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Facebook: Mommy and Maine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Baby Booty is a 30 minute baby-wearing (or pregnancy) workout followed by 30 minutes of social time for parents and babies! The exercises done in class are based on movements of every day life as a new parent; squatting, hingeing, lifting, and bending. The workout includes squats, lunges, arm exercises, standing ab exercises, and movements utilizing the barre (or a chair if at home). Baby Booty is for all parents in their prenatal and postpartum journey as all the exercises can be modified for your body and fitness level. Baby Booty has become so much more than a workout…you are invited to join the community in Portland & Biddeford, ME, or Brookline & Needham, MA. There is also the ability to livestream studio classes from anywhere via zoom and there is a library of on-demand recorded classes on the website. Founders, Molly Brubaker and her daughter Ella, created Baby Booty™ as a fun way to workout without needing childcare and hoped it would bring other parents along so they could make some new friends! Her hope is that Baby Booty workouts prepare you for the physical demands and experience of parenthood while also fostering a supportive community for you and your baby. Molly is a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist, and Certified Barre Instructor. She has taken courses for Pre/Post Natal Exercise through ProNatal Fitness. Ella is your certified hype squad keeping everyone energized in class! For Alexa Sing, Baby Booty has been instrumental in her recovery from postpartum depression. It's encouraged her to reconnect with her body, bond with her 8-month-old daughter, and make friendships with other moms. It's made such a difference in her life, which is why she now teaches classes and hopes to continue to create that support system for others. Alexa is certified as a group fitness instructor and is continuing her education and certifications in pre/postnatal fitness. You will learn about... Molly and Alexa's personal postpartum journeys and what led to them becoming friends How Baby Booty got started and what it has grown to be What to expect from a typical Baby Booty class The importance of finding your tribe and seeking out community Why connecting with other parents throughout all stages of pregnancy and postpartum can support both physical and mental recovery Resources: Website: Baby Booty Workout Instagram: @babybootyworkout Facebook: Baby Booty Email: babybootyworkout@gmail.com Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jacqui Stevens, MS, RDN, CLC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in maternal and child nutrition, a certified lactation counselor, mom of a three-year-old and owner of Home Grown Nutrition located in Brunswick at Maine Mother and Company. In her practice, she guides parents and families through pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, lactation, the introduction of solid foods to their babies, and provides guidance with food allergies and peaceful mealtime strategies up through age five. Jacqui practices nutrition counseling from a weight inclusive paradigm, focusing on intuitive eating and body positivity to help break generational cycles of the diet mentality. Jacqui is passionate about helping families foster an environment at home where food is both joyful and nourishing. You will learn about... Baby's signs of readiness to begin solids Is rice cereal still a thing? Iron rich foods: heme vs. non-heme forms Why food exploration from a sensory perspective is beneficial What is the Baby Led Weaning (BLW) approach? Starter foods: consistency, texture, size, and how to safely prepare How hand grasp plays a role in baby's ability to self-feed The difference between gagging and choking Responsive feeding techniques Pairing foods: high energy + iron + vitamin C Common choking-risk foods to avoid When and how to introduce allergenic foods Adding solids into baby's feeding routine Resources: Website: Home Grown Nutrition Instagram: @homegrownnutritionme Facebook: Home Grown Nutrition, LLC Email: jstevens@homegrownnutritionme.com Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Emily Wilson is a pelvic floor physical therapist and the founder of Pelvic Wisdom Physical Therapy in Portland, Maine. She uses an intuitive approach to her healing with a strong emphasis on helping women connect back to their bodies and their inner ‘pelvic' wisdom. She specializes in working with patients who have undergone trauma including a traumatic birth experience to help provide healing to not only the birthing individual but also the baby and family unit as well. It is her belief that when we heal the matriarch of the family, the whole family heals. You will learn about... Emily's use of an intuitive, mind-body approach to healing Identifying sources of trauma and how symptoms may present or be held in the pelvic floor Strategies on how to begin processing your trauma Connecting the dots and finding patterns between your own birth and the birth of your child(ren) The power or narrating your birth story to baby Understanding how generational birth trauma can carry through - it's possible to break the cycle! The fawning response and its effect on decision making Resources: Pelvic Wisdom Physical Therapy: WEBSITE Instagram: @pelvic_wisdom Facebook: Pelvic Wisdom Physical Therapy Read: It Didn't Start With You Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Casey is the feminine half of the Unbound Chiropractic team and a large part of what makes the practice so special. Dr. Casey was born in Alaska and raised in Minnesota. As a transplant from other cold climates, she is so pleased that Maine continues to provide the wintery wonderland that she loves best! After earning her Bachelor's of Science in Business Management from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Dr. Casey pursued her passion for healing at the Sherman College of Chiropractic in South Carolina. During her time there, she earned an Advanced Certification in Torque Release Technique and a Webster Certification, a technique that focuses on assisting women during and after their pregnancy. Since then, she has continued to educate herself extensively to become a better chiropractor and has begun to strongly focus on Network Spinal. With Webster Technique and Network Spinal, Dr. Casey is able to help women strengthen and align their pelvis and the surrounding muscle groups to function properly over the course of their pregnancies and assist with an easier birth for both mother and baby. Dr. Casey is also very passionate about speaking to her local community about the benefits of non-traditional chiropractic and alternative health management. She is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, TBD Connections, and Westbrook's chapter of BNI. This allows her to share the value of neurologically-based family chiropractic care with the largest possible audience. You will learn about... The integral connection of chiropractic care to the nervous system Network Spinal technique: how gentle and light touch can create a profound effect on the body Signs & symptoms for parents to look for in kiddos to determine whether chiropractic adjustments may be necessary or beneficial How a child may present with an upregulated nervous system and the power of downregulating for improved health outcomes and reduced emotional/behavioral outbursts Ways in which the delivery and birthing process puts pressure on baby's nervous system The 3 P's of Webster technique: power, passage, and passenger How chiropractic care can reduce stress and improve neural pathways in labor preparation for both mom and baby When to seek out a chiropractor in pregnancy and postpartum Resources: Unbound Potential Chiropractic in Scarborough, ME - Dr. Casey Winters & Dr. Bob Winters: Website Follow on Instagram: @unboundpotentialchiro Follow on Facebook: Unbound Potential Chiro Read: The Mama Natural Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth Connect with Mackenzi: Instagram: @mommyandmaine Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When Andy had her first baby, no one knew how to help her breastfeed. Once she figured it out, she developed a passion for birth work. As a birth worker for over 25 years, she noticed that lactation support was always an afterthought of care for new parents. She saw her younger self in the faces of these new parents who were left with very little help. When she realized this gap, she earned her role as an IBCLC and tapped into her own personal experiences to help parents who struggled as she did.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Abby Pitts (she/her) is a Postpartum Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. She serves clients in the greater Portland area of Maine through her practice, Peacefulsong Doula & Education. As a mother of three daughters, she understands the fourth trimester from both a professional and personal standpoint. Her goal is to provide a space of comfort and healing for her clients. Abby believes that all families are entitled to a supported postpartum experience and customizes her role as a doula to meet each family's unique needs. Themes covered in today's episode: defining what a doula is and the important role they can play in postpartum recovery  the difference between a birth vs postpartum doula  specific services that doulas offer within the home  cost of hiring a doula and establishing a schedule for service delivery  placenta encapsulation  Mackenzi's Key Takeaway: Never be afraid to seek out extra help and accept help, in any capacity, when it's offered. Abby's Favorite Place in Maine: Childhood memories at Sebago Lake, but loves going to the beach and being by the ocean. She and her family frequent Kettle Cove often to search for sea glass. Abby's Main(e) Tip for Moms: "Trust the process and trust your intuition." Connect with Abby: WEBSITE // INSTAGRAM  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jenn is a doctor of Physical Therapy and a specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy with over 13 years of clinical experience. She is also a yoga and barre instructor, and the founder and owner of Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health located in Portland and Saco, Maine. Her practice specializes in pelvic floor rehabilitation including the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, prenatal care, and postpartum recovery. She and her team provide evidence-based, individualized care and combine traditional physical therapy with yoga-based movement. They also offer acupuncture to foster a holistic treatment approach. Jenn believes that this work is not about fixing something that is broken or wrong with us. It is about optimizing how we move, breathe, and feel in our bodies in all stages of our lives. Jenn is passionate about making these topics accessible and educating anyone who will listen about the importance of pelvic health. In addition, Jenn leads yoga and pelvic floor workshops and educates yoga teachers in training in anatomy for 200 and 300hr YTT programs. Themes covered in today's episode: What is the pelvic floor? Conditions pelvic floor physical therapy helps to treat Why leaking is common NOT normal Signs and symptoms to look for and when to seek out a pelvic floor therapist The importance of connecting to breath first - getting back to the basics Tips on how to start strengthening your pelvic floor Noticing your posture and general body mechanics in everyday, functional movements When kegels are appropriate What is diastasis recti; being mindful of “coning” or “doming” of abdomen Safety with exercise before/after baby The power of how yoga and acupuncture work holistically with pelvic floor therapy to facilitate healing and recovery Mackenzi's Key Takeaway: “Tuning in to our bodies and learning to connect to our core and pelvic floor through breath is most important.” Jenn's Favorite Place in Maine: Higgins Beach in Scarborough, ME and her family cottage on Mousam Lake in Shapleigh, ME. Jenn's Main(e) Tip for Moms: “Let success look differently for you in postpartum; give yourself that grace and time. Also, set a timer on your phone to try and get in bits of movement whenever you can, collect that at the end of the day, and celebrate those small wins.” Connect with Root to Rise and Dr. Jenn further - Instagram & Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gaby Barboza is a RN and Holistic Nutritionist empowered by intentional mind, body & soul healing. She is the founder of Lively & Well, which focuses on preconception & fertility health with clients as well as bioindividual support through areas such as gut, hormone & blood sugar support. She is fascinated by the ability to change the trajectory of our health & lives through daily nutritional and lifestyle nourishment. Themes covered in today's episode: How early to start preparing your body for conception Potential implications of coming off the hormonal birth control pill Vitamins to focus on in perinatal period and what to look for when choosing a prenatal  The importance of consuming nutrient-dense whole foods Fertility awareness methods The role gut health plays in the connection between hormone balance and absorption of nutrients Why stress management and optimizing sleep are necessary The harm of xenoestrogens and how to reduce your toxic load Lifestyle tips and recommendations for men to support quality of sperm 4th trimester foods that facilitate healing from the inside out Mackenzi's Key Takeaway: “Your body is intuitive, trust it, and know that everything is connected.” Gaby's Favorite Place in Maine: Lewiston (hometown) where she feels her “community” is. Gaby's Main(e) Tip for Moms: “Go to therapy and see a pelvic floor specialist.” Get in touch with Gaby - Website: https://linktr.ee/livelyandwell Free Guide to Regulating your Hormones + Gaby's Email List Free 15-minute Discovery Call for Gaby's 1:1 Services Instagram: @gabymbarboza  Extra Resources, Links, and Discount Codes - Book: Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH Local businesses: @blackownedmaine & @elizabeth.ritual & @roottorisept & @pelvic_wisdom Trusted supplements (*please check with Dr. first): 15% off Fullscript & 15% off Wellevate CODE: GABY10 for Discount - Liver capsules (also recommends their collagen, Vit C, and gelatin) & TempDrop (or any affordable BBT as long as you don't have contraindications mentioned) & Primally Pure (body products)  Thrive Market: recommended for food and home; referenced Dr. Bronner's for all-purpose cleaner --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A deeper look into my personal postpartum experience and what I hope to offer other women and mothers during their journeys. Follow along on Instagram, @mommyandmaine  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jenna Marion (She/Her) is a stay-at-home mom of three young boys, an IPSP Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, IACSC member, Certified Lactation Counselor and owner of REMedy Pediatric Sleep Coaching. After leaving the corporate world as a project manager for a nonprofit health information and technology association, she immersed herself in the new mom community and found her passion for supporting new parents. Jenna lives in Westbrook, Maine with her three sons, Michael, Jack and Matthew, husband, Jeff and miniature Dachshund, Harmony. Themes covered in today's episode: Age appropriate wake windows and building up “sleep pressure” Setting up a sleep conducive environment The physiological reason behind sleep regressions When to start introducing sleep routines and how to implement them Looking for baby's sleepy cues Naps: how many and how long? Sleep cycles and neurological changes Sleep associations: good vs. “bad” habits Tips to navigate schedule disruptors Stimulation vs. overstimulation and how that impacts sleep Baby's need for nutritive sucking What is independent sleep? Mackenzi's Key Takeaway: “Don't force anything, trust your gut, be flexible, and give yourself and your baby some grace.” Get in touch with Jenna: Email: hello@remedysleepcoach.com Website: www.remedysleepcoach.com Instagram: @remedysleep Jenna's Favorite Place in Maine: Camden, ME and restaurant in Rockland: www.primorestaurant.com Jenna's Main(e) Tip for Moms: “Ask for help and accept help when offered.” Extra Resources Jenna recommends: Book: How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn Website: www.pstprtm.com Local businesses: Birthroots in Portland, ME (Instagram: @birthrootsportlandme) and Maine Mother and Company in Brunswick, ME (Instagram: @mainemotherandcompany) Podcasts: Good Inside with Dr. Becky, Parenting Beyond Discipline, Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury, Voices of Your Village, and Myth of Motherhood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the Mommy and Maine Podcast - the official trailer is FINALLY here! Get ready, mama. This podcast dives into all things pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Join me and local experts for a mix of solo episodes and interviews all with the intent to provide you the support, education, transparency, and connection you need to help with your transition to and through motherhood. Being a mom is no small feat - we are the true superheroes of the world. But sometimes, it can feel like we're drowning in responsibility; decision fatigue is real, default parenting is totally a thing, and while there's days that I feel like I kill it at being a mom, there's others where it kills me. I'm here to help you navigate the beautiful, complex journey of becoming a mother: the good and messy, ups and downs, and all the small things in between. We'll dive into a variety of topics including mental health and perinatal mood disorders, infant sleep, hormone and fertility health, developmental play/milestones, nutrition, finding purpose and meaning in your day, breastfeeding & formula, protecting your pelvic floor, mindfulness, social/emotional learning, birth preparation and recovery, car seats, how your relationship with your partner may change, intimacy after baby, identity loss, developing effective habits and routines, matrescence, miscarriage and pregnancy loss, adoption and foster care, the invisible loads of motherhood, body image, speech and language development, OBGYN & midwifery, sensory overload, attachment and parenting styles, pumping... the list is ENDLESS. I'm truly happy and grateful to have you here. This idea of mine has been circulating my brain for quite some time (and still is a work in progress!) but it's exciting to see it come to fruition. I promise you, this will serve as so much more than just a podcast. It's the community you've been waiting for, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes us together. Follow along on Instagram, @mommyandmaine for a deeper look behind the scenes and to make sure you never miss a thing! Feel free to reach out to me there, or by email at mommyandmaine@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app