Pregnancy is such a beautiful time in a woman’s life. But don’t get me wrong, not every day of pregnancy is glamorous. We’ve all heard of the luxurious hair, the glowing skin, the growing belly, but there are also things that happen to a woman’s body that aren’t really discussed. That’s why Mary Alice and I are covering all of the surprising body changes a woman can experience during pregnancy. So if you’re expecting and are noticing some odd changes to your body, you can feel some relief knowin...
May 25, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
With so many baby products on the market, it’s difficult to know which products are essential that you need to register for and which ones you can skip and live without. You don’t have to buy the entire baby store to take care of and raise a happy and healthy baby! As postpartum doulas, Mary Alice and I know and have seen what items each family really needs. Today, we are sharing the baby products we feel are overrated and can be left off your list. #ad This episode is sponsored by Medela, the m...
May 11, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Are you currently pregnant and quickly approaching your due date? We know that the current Coronavirus pandemic has left many expecting moms worried about what to expect during their labor and delivery as well as how to protect themselves and their babies. Many of our expecting mama clients have come to us for reassurance and guidance during this time, so we are here to share with you everything you need to know to prepare for your baby's birth during COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 27, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Home birth. This topic can evoke so many feelings and emotions in people. It can also bring up a lot of questions. Is it safe? What are the risks? What are the benefits? Luckily, I'm discussing this controversial topic with Sherry Oldfield, a certified nurse-midwife, lactation consultant and master life coach. Sherry has attended 1000’s of births in every setting -- county hospital, private hospitals, birth centers and homes. She has been assisting women in labor and delivery since 1987 and beca...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 31
It feels like our world as we knew it has flipped completely upside down. With the current Coronavirus outbreak, our every day routines have been shaken up and, for many of us, not in a good way. Now that we are forced to figure out how to work from home and take care of our children full-time , we are slowly discovering our new normals. This is the time, more than ever, to organize and streamline our lives and our homes. Today I'm chatting with Meggie Mangione , the CEO of Organized Life Design...
Mar 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
If you're suffering from morning sickness, you know how terrible it can be. I'm sure you've tried everything to find some relief. I've had many of my doula clients and friends ask me for tips and tricks on how to survive and cure morning sickness during their pregnancies so I wanted to share my list of things that can help. Hopefully you haven't tried all of my tips yet and that you find a few new things that will get you back to feeling good! Here are 22 ways to relieve morning sickness. Learn ...
Mar 16, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Today we're talking all about sleep and what every parent needs to know when it comes to baby's sleep. I have to say, baby sleep is one of our most popular topics and I think it's because most parents are trying to figure out what they can do to get more sleep. As parents, sleep is our love language now. And that's why we are chatting with Hailee Schollaardt about this topic. Hailee is the founder and owner of Nurturing Sleep Solutions . She is a certified infant and child sleep consultant based...
Mar 02, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Pregnancy is a time when a woman can experience every emotion and sensation. Not only is her body changing as she creates life, it's also a time when she is growing mentally and emotionally to prepare for the mother she is about to become. I will admit that not every moment of pregnancy is glowing and beautiful. There can be times of discomfort and overwhelm. But during these low points it's important that we remind ourselves about the good and see the bigger picture. This is why pregnancy affir...
Feb 17, 2020•26 min•Ep. 27
Today we're chatting with Quinn Kelly and how to stay connected with your spouse after having kids. Quinn is a licensed marriage and family therapist, wife of 14 years and a mother of four wild but adorable boys so I knew she would be the perfect person to chat with about this topic. She has a blog called Sanctification and Spitup centered on faith and parenting, a podcast of her own called the Renew You Podcast , a faith Conference series for women called Renew (with an upcoming conference this...
Feb 04, 2020•41 min•Ep. 26
There are many different comfort techniques to use during labor that will keep you more calm and comfortable. One option that many women aren't aware of or over look is hypnosis. It can sound a little weird and voodoo-like so oftentimes women will write it off. But it's actually not as strange as it sounds. What is Hypnobirthing? Today I have the privilege of chatting with Cliodhna Griffin, the founder of Born Free Birthing and Houston Placenta Services. Cliodhna is a certified and experienced H...
Jan 23, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today we're chatting with Dr. Susan Albers, a New York Times best-selling author and a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Albers specializes in eating issues, weight loss, body image concerns, and mindfulness. After obtaining her masters and doctorate degree from the University of Denver, Dr. Albers completed an APA internship at the University of Notre Dame and a post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Albers conducts mindful eating workshops across the country, and...
Jan 07, 2020•32 min•Ep. 24
All of us parents have heard about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning, but did you know that STEM and language skills start with babies? It's essential for us to encourage this type of learning early on with our babies and there are certain things that we can do as parents. Today, I'm chatting with Dr. Aimee Ketchum, a pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Aimee’s Babies, a child development company, as well as the creator of STEM Starts Now, a digital subscriptio...
Dec 09, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Becoming a new mother, whether it be your first baby or your sixth, is filled with so many emotions. Figuring out your new normal can take a minute as you recover from giving birth and get to know your new baby. People will be at your doorstep in no time wanting to congratulate you and meet the baby, but sometimes people aren’t necessarily thinking about what they can do to be helpful. If you know someone who has recently had a baby or you are currently expecting yourself, this episode is for yo...
Nov 11, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
At the end of women’s pregnancies many women are faced with the decision or recommendation to medically induce labor. Some reasons are for the health and well being of the baby and some are for more personal reasons. We’re covering all of these details and what you can expect during a labor induction. We hope this helps! Below are the articles that we referenced during this episode: - Evidence on: Induction or C-section for a Big Baby? - The ARRIVE Trial (A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus E...
Oct 28, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
You may not know this but October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. There are so many families that have experienced these heartbreaking losses. In fact, today I'm chatting with one of my former doula clients, now turned friend, Megan McAlister, who is one of those families. Megan is a mother of four surviving children, ages 8, 6, 3 and 1. She is passionate about her personal experience with neonatal loss and he...
Oct 14, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Expecting moms prepare so much for pregnancy and childbirth, but what happens after the baby is born? The postpartum period, traditionally referred to as “lying-in” is a time to bond with your newborn and establish a connection to build upon for a lifetime. It's also a time to rest and allow your body to heal. On today's episode, we’re diving into how to create a plan for lying-in and tips for making the most out of your postpartum period. We’ve partnered with our friends at Earth Mama Organics ...
Sep 30, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Having to deal with infidelity in a relationship is hard enough. When you add kids to the equation, it makes it even tougher. We've had the pleasure of talking with Melissa Davis before, the founder of After the Affair, about dealing with adultery as a new mom. But what next? Now that you have dealt with the big blow of finding out about your partner's affair, how do navigate parenting with your now ex-partner and the other woman? That is if she is sticking around. We're talking all about it wit...
Sep 16, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Safe sleep is a hot topic with all parents, especially new parents. We all worry about scary things like SIDS and suffocation hazards and want to do everything we can to be sure that our babies are safe as they sleep during the night and day! Luckily there are things that we can do as parents to ensure safe sleep for our babies. Today’s episode we are sharing 10 things you can do to ensure safe sleep for your little ones and this episode is sponsored by our friends at Boppy (https://www.boppy.co...
Sep 03, 2019•27 min•Ep. 17
Becoming a new mother is wonderful and challenging on its own, but when you find out your partner is having an affair, this time that is supposed to be the happiest chapter in your life can turn completely upside-down. What is real anymore? How do you navigate through all of this while taking care of your baby? Melissa Davis, the Founder of After the Affair (www.aftertheaffair.co) knows exactly what this is like because she lived it. Melissa is here on today's episode to ensure that never again ...
Aug 13, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 16
During the postpartum period women can think and feel a lot of things: love, exhaustion, excitement, loneliness, joy and sometimes even scary thoughts. All of them are normal, but when the not so good thoughts and emotions come it can be hard to know how to handle them. I'm discussing those scary thoughts new mothers think with Dr. Jane Shomof, a licensed marriage family therapist who specializes in postpartum support and owner and founder of Bloome (https://www.letsbloome.com). We're talking ab...
Jul 09, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
If you are planning on expanding your family maybe you are really wanting a certain gender. Maybe you really want a baby boy to carry on the family name. Maybe you have three boys and are really hoping that fourth times a charm and crossing your fingers for a baby girl. Surprisingly there is actually a little bit of science behind gender swaying and there are some things that you can do to improve your odds for having the gender that you are wanting. While we all ultimately hope for happy and he...
Jun 03, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you're approaching your due date and ready to meet your baby, you may be looking for ways to naturally induce labor. We get it! We're talking all about natural inductions: why you may want to naturally induce labor, when to do it, and how to do it! We mentioned several products in this episode that can help, and you can find those products on our shop page at www.baby-chick.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 05, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We’re discussing birth plans: what is a birth plan and how do you go about writing one? What do you even put on a birth plan? Do you need a birth plan even if you’re having a scheduled induction or a cesarean section? Are birth plans just for hippy natural births? We’re answering all of these questions and more. Download our birth plan template and we’ll walk you through it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 27, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Choosing the best baby formula for your little one can be complicated and confusing. We know that every parent tries to do the best for their family, but there's so little information on what parents should look for when choosing their baby formula. I got to chat with Dr. Annie Salsberg from KABRITA USA about everything baby formula and what parents need to know when purchasing baby formula. Listen to today's episode to learn about essential baby formula ingredients to look for, what the differe...
Feb 11, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In order to have a better birth, there are certain things that we need to do during our pregnancies to help us achieve our wishes. For today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kerry Tuschhoff, the founder/director and owner of Hypnobabies. Kerry has years of experience in supporting thousands of mothers during their pregnancies and at their births and I was able to get some amazing information from her about preparing our minds and bodies for childbirth. If you are currently expecting...
Jan 23, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
There are certain expectations that women have when we first become pregnant on what motherhood will actually be like. We think of all the happy, good, and wonderful things we'v been told, which it definitely can be. But then, once we hold our brand new little babies, reality hits. We see and experience a whole new side that most mothers don't talk about. Today's episode I am chatting with Whitney Bausman, author of the book Partly Sunny: An Honest and Humorous Look at the First Weeks of Bringin...
Dec 10, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We've covered everything you want to know about birth doula care in one of our previous episodes, so today we are covering postpartum doula care. Most people have never heard of a postpartum doula. What do they do? What's the difference between a postpartum doula and a nanny? What is their training and certification like? How much do they charge, and what do they do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When pregnant, it's important to schedule consultations with local pediatricians. You want to find the right pediatrician for your baby and your family. Here are the questions that you need to ask when interviewing a pediatrician. 22 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Pediatricians - https://www.baby-chick.com/questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-pediatricians/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 12, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Sharing tips on how to have the healthiest and best birth possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Every pregnant person has heard some not so nice comments during their pregnancy. There are the top 10 things not to say to someone who is pregnant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2018•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
