Pushing Through Postpartum- Life After Birth

During this episode of Pushing Through Postpartum get ready to listen to a real Mama Bear. Ok, maybe not an actual bear, but the the co-founder of Love, Mama Bear which can be found on Instagram and Etsy with their newest merchandise... Liz will be sharing her story of how being a Covid mom has effected her and those around her. How her and her partner Lauren started this magnificent company and the pleasure it has been be invited in to some of the stories of what was probably the most intimate time of her life and isolating. 

This week you will meet Maddison. Maddison and I may or may not anything in common except 1 very HUGE component- we are what the world defines as covid moms. Woman who gave birth during the pandemic, and what sets us apart from other covid moms you may ask. Neither of us new covid would be a "thing" when first getting pregnant. Nor did we know how it would impact our first experience with motherhood. Stay tuned, to hear more of her story. 

Everything has a season: Meet Tamara Sam, a Canadian born mother who now lives in San Jose California with her husband and three daughters. I found her under the hashtag #covidmom on Instagram. During our conversation we discuss the highs and the lows of being a covid mom. Also, don't forget to check out her website at https://www.hackingmomlife.com or her podcast at Mom Sync here on Apple and other major podcast streamers. 

Part 2 with Lesbian Moms Club- Chandra and I are back at it, and this time you can hear everything from how we met (via social media), to how the current climate effects our community, too fitting in as a mom. We highlight some positives of parenting, as is part of Pushing Through Postpartum motto, and I am looking for moms who gave birth during the pandemic to share their stories. So don't forget to write to us, if you are interested. 

Hey There! We are back with another epic episode of Pushing Through Postpartum as we talk with none other than founder of Lesbian Moms Club (Chandra)  from Instagram. What an honor to have such an amazing advocate on the show today- as we discuss everything about the our journey through queerness and motherhood. Full disclosure we do get a bit political, so if you are sensitive to this, you may want to skip this episode, or maybe you want to listen in so you can listen in as two lesbian explain their perspectives on parenting from one point of view. We discuss postpartum depression, new bills coming in to law and how being a lesbian may have defined our parenting style. This Covid Mom (me) has a lot of opinions. 

As a mom giving birth during covid it was challenging to say the least the birthing process. This Wednesday you will have the opportunity to hear raw conversations I had with Melissa about my birthing experience... Oh yea and LABOR.... Stay tuned. Maybe this trauma led to my postpartum... Maybe not 

Today our guest is Melissa, she is a medical professional, and she shares her insight on delivery. While this specific episode is is not exactly about postpartum, it is about the pre part of postpartum and somethings one can expect. In our episode today, you should be able to learn about doulas, midwives and possibly OB's and the different roles everyone has during the birthing process. So stay tuned. 

Meet Britanni- an amazing and talented artist that could really take anyone by surprise. She is known on TikToc, Instagram and Facebook as IttyBittyBritty, but at home she is known as mom. And that is the hardest role to fill. Britanni gets open about her struggles of having a baby in the mist of a pandemic and how that has changed from her previous pregnancies and deliveries. We talk about everything from Postpartum to Post offices and how you can order from her collection. 

Part 2 of Pushing Through Postpartum with Biantae and Jazmin from Atlanta. They share their journey of life post birth (postpartum) and in the middle of a pandemic, and being a same sex couple with TWINS! Listen in to hear how life has been for postpartum through Covid. 

Happy Valentines Day Everyone! In the words of Tony Award Winner Lin- Manuel Miranda in his acceptance speech of 2016 "We lived through times when hate and fear seemed stronger; We rise and fall and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside." Today on Pushing Through Postpartum, we speak with moms of beautiful twin boys. Jazmin and Biantae as they discuss their beginning journey through motherhood. Join me as I welcome Pushing Through Postpartum's first same sex family as we talk, family planning, joys and excitement, sleepless nights and of course PUSHING THROUGH POSTPARTUM  and why #itsokaytonotbeok while we are all #dysfunctionallyfunctioning 

Lauren's story was definitely one that impacted more than just me. Upon request, I was able to produce another episode of our time together. I have so enjoyed or zoom time and just looking back pre COVID and for me pre-PPD (postpartum depression). Our mental health shifts so much as we become mothers and parents in general. It was great highlighting some those positive moments of keeping mental health, humor and a children safe a priority as we try to manage motherhood during a pandemic. As always, don't forget #itsoktonotbeok and myself and everyone else in the world (I'm pretty sure) are #dysfunctionallyfunctioning

This week, my guest is my friend Lauren. She's many things including; a mom, a wife, sister, daughter, school teacher, friend ( hysterically funny friend by the way), runner, fitness fanatic (I mean this with love), and so much more! Lauren's story is one of the most beautiful, life changing and fearless mom changers I've ever heard, and thus far ever told. I hope it inspires, provides clarity, and provides insight for joy to come. Pushing Through Postpartum is humbled and honored to present Lauren's story where #itsoknottobeok  and we are all #dysfunctionallyfunctioning 

Meet my friend Carolina, she is sharing her story about becoming a mom after already mothering (Step-ma-upping) to her husbands kids. How the love she has from them inspired and scared her when having her son Kobe. Carolina shares her story on how she faced these challenges, and managed a global pandemic all in the first year of sweet Kobe's life. How her life has been redefined in both the good and challenging times as she manages motherhood in a whole new way.  Oh, and you get to hear from the big guy himself Kobe :) 

Hi Everyone!  Thank you again for joining me. Today you'll meet my friend Daisy, while she talks about her journey through postpartum 16 years ago. Yes, that is right I went to high school as a toddler ( just kidding). Stay tuned to hear her own journey through the beginning stages of motherhood. 

Meet Me, Rory and what I have to say about Postpartum and my experiences with Covid. The challenges- the wonders ( yes, there are moments of postivitity), and the days that feel so hard I can't get out of bed. Also, meet other moms who have had similar or different experiences during their journey thourgh motherhood. Both, pre and post pandemic.