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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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...
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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...
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 …
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:...
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 …
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:...
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 …
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-...
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...
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...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Many people ask me why the heck I would have a podcast about motherhood when I'm not even a mom?! Well... in this episode, I'm telling you why. I wanted to take an opportunity to fully introduce myself and tell …
Becoming a mother is a huge role. For some women, it's what they look forward to most in life. But what happens if you wish to fulfill more in life during parenthood? Is being a mother the thing that's stopping …
If you plan on having a baby or building a family, sometimes, you find yourself in a big bubble of bliss as you daydream about the day you finally become a parent. But what happens if that day comes and …
When your young ones have wild creativity and want to explore their expression through many things, it might result in unusual choices like wearing your pjs to school, but where do you draw the line? Do you weigh in on …
Bringing your baby home and those first couple of weeks can be one of the most stressful times for parents. There are so many unknowns, you and your baby are adjusting to a new normal and what really IS normal? …
When Teran Martin first became a mother, her vision of what breastfeeding would be like was one of ease. She imagined that nature would just take its course, right?! Unfortunately for her that was not the case. After several attempts …
In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Anderson, a mama of 2 boys and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. After many failed attempts to get her sons to eat that broccoli, she decided to start @KidsEatinColor, where she shares tips …
Mama of two and a pilates instructor for the past 13 years, Nikki Bergen is the creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method. She discusses the importance of creating a strong pelvic floor and core and becoming empowered …