The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti & C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil. I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what t ...
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We’re Amy and Krystle, sisters, mamas and co-founders of Expecting and Empowered. We built this business because we saw a HUGE gap in information given to women who were pregnant or postpartum. During the incredibly demanding and challenging years of early motherhood, we wanted to create a safe space for women to learn, grow and feel supported.We wholeheartedly believe in serving every woman no matter where they are in their motherhood journey. Through our professional background, real life ...
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Welcome to the Bubsy & Kaye - Expecting Gros Bébé podcast, where we are expecting and so are you! And then we are not expecting anymore because Gros Bébé is with us... and you!
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As moms who have watched our children struggle with their behavior or mental health, we remember so often feeling alone. If you’ve ever felt the same way—you’ve come to the right place! We are the people who get it. We know that parenting is not what you expected and may be a very different experience than your family and friends are having. Every other week our group of moms gather to share our stories, tips, and insights on managing the unique challenges that come with parenting our kiddos ...
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'My wife is getting fat. Either that or she's pregnant. I think its the latter’. That's how I broke the news that my wife and me were expecting our first baby. Welcome to Expecting, a series of 8 podcast episodes telling the story of my wife and I's first ever pregnancy. You’ll hear everything from us trying to pick out baby names to being overdue. All 8 eps are available right away so you can binge listen them all (PS: There's a very cool ending!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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Our testimonies are evidence of Gods gracious and persistent love! They need to be shared and heard. This podcast shares how we as Gods children, are called to be expectant for him to move but often times we place expectations on how he might do it. The Lord will always surpass our expectations!
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Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers
Laila | The best pregnancy podcast for first time moms! If you're looking for a natural pregnancy podcast, postpartum podcast, baby's first year podcast, birth podcast, podcast about birth, podcast about pregnancy, motherhood podcast, new mom podcast, ent
The best podcast on pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn life, and your baby's first year of life where first time moms, expecting mothers and new moms are informed and empowered WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed. Join Laila on the Learning To Mom ™ Podcast each week as she asks amazing guests in the field of prenatal health the answers to our gazillion first time mom questions. Join the Learning To Mom's community on instagram at @learningtomom.podcast Let's dive in, mom friends! How to prepare ...
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This week we are revisiting one of our most listened to episodes, ever! This Christmas we wanted to give you the gift of information - and this episode is packed FULL of info we want you to know! We get asked often in our community about preparing for labor and delivery, which is why we recorded this episode in 2022 and thousands of you have listen…
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Heal and recover faster in postpartum with these postpartum healing tips! Today's episode on postpartum recovery features Gigi from Ready for Baby podcast and covers all our first time mom questions related to postpartum healing. What does a postpartum doula do? Why should one get a postpartum doula? (postpartum doulas explained) Why is postpartum …
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After more than 35 hrs of labor, she still ended up with a c-section. Sophia checks in with us with what she characterized as a traumatic birth experience. She ended up with an unplanned epidural that didn’t really work and also emergency ketamine to attempt to relieve pain. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Registe…
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It’s the holiday season, and we’re diving into the real-life chaos of parenting while trying to manage Flexible Instruction madness, holiday prep, and everything in between. From kids refusing to do packets to mismatched socks for spirit week, we’re sharing the behind-the-scenes mayhem. We talk about setting realistic expectations, finding small mo…
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Struggling with returning to work from maternity leave? I got you!! Today's episode on how to return to work stress free features Traci Chernoff of HRTraci and Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast. She answers alll our first time mom questions related to going back to work after maternity leave. How to prepare to return to work while …
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We feel very passionately that c-section mamas deserve to have all the information they need to have a full recovery after birth. Co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, Krystle, is a c-section mama herself, having had 3 cesarean births! Her personal experience combined with her professional experience as a Women’s Health Physical Therapist means sh…
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Postpartum Mental Health Explained: Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, Rage, Baby Blues, Intrusive Thoughts and More with Maranda Bower | Ep. 67
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Struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or baby blues??? Then THIS episode is for you! We discuss tangible ways for you to get the support you need. Today's episode on postpartum mental health with Maranda Bower from Postpartum University covers: Postpartum anxiety Postpartum Depression Postpartum rage Postpartum Baby Bl…
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She’s an ASL translator, mama of two at only ten months postpartum. Alana really wanted to avoid a second C-section and hunted for a doctor who would move forward with a TOLAC or trial of labor after cesarean. She shares how she balances her job, momming and getting to class. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registra…
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She comes to us from Columbus OH, travels for contracts and juggles two kiddos. Cyara’s also a figure skater, earned her law degree and passed the bar when she was pregnant in her first kid’s first year. Find HERE Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It…
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Breaking down all things tongue ties! How to tell if your baby has a tongue tie, risks and benefits of fixing the tongue tie, signs of tongue tie, tongue tie revisions details, and more! This week I sit down with Lisa Paladino of Tongue Tie Experts and ask her all our questions related to tongue ties in babies! - What is a tongue tie? - Tongue tie …
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We’ve all heard it—unsolicited advice from family, friends, and even strangers that ranges from mildly annoying to downright harmful. In this episode, we break down some of the worst parenting advice we’ve received and share how these misconceptions can block us from getting the help our kids truly need. We’ll also give you a few cheeky phrases to …
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Today we are happy to host Stephanie King from My Essential Birth (@myessentialbirth), a mother, childbirth educator, and doula. After experiencing several unexpected changes leading up to the births of her children, Stephanie was inspired to get educated on the birthing process so she could inform and educate pregnant mothers to trust their bodies…
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I wrote a blog titled “Aerial Homelessness.” It’s the term I use when you leave your aerial community and feel a sense of emotional displacement due to the loss of relationships, a safe space and potentially, your aerial practice. I wasn’t expecting to receive so many responses from aerialists all over the world who feel this way. Ari reached out a…
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How to create a secure attachment with your 0-12 month old with the Attachment Nerd. The inns and outs of: bonding with your baby, being emotionally present as a parent and more! Today's episode on creating a secure attachment covers: What is a secure attachment? How do you foster a secure attachment from birth? Signs that your baby has a healthy a…
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It’s a pregnancy of unknown location. Here’s the 101 on what it is, how it happens and how to treat it. Dr. Janae explains exactly a chemical pregnancy is and how it’s different from a miscarriage. We discuss the gravity of women not getting immediate care with the diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy because of different laws in states across the US.…
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Overcoming Pain, Low Supply, and Over Supply in Breastfeeding with the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast | Ep. 64
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Struggling to Breastfeed??? LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!!! The ULTIMATE episode on breastfeeding! Discussing: How to breastfeed without pain, fixing under supply and over supply AND SO MUCH MORE! Today's episode on breastfeeding covers: How to breastfeed Breastfeeding tips How to fix an over supply in breastfeeding How to fix an under supply in breastf…
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We talked about the book and cards called Fair Play Life. If you check it out let us know what you think. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-help Find out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can sup…
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Krystle and Amy are back together to bring you today’s episode, 5 things you didn’t know you could ask for during a c-section! Krystle is not only our Expecting and Empowered in-house Physical Therapy expert, but is a three-time cesarean birth mama, making her a wealth of knowledge about the c-sections. Krystle is going to walk us through today’s 5…
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She’s behind the Instagram account that is all about aerial climbs. You might have seen her or been reposted by her. JB shares what motivated her to start it and what excites her about climbing. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SI…
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Tips for Getting Your Newborn To FALL Asleep and STAY Asleep with Sleep Consultant Brittany Sheehan | Ep. 63
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a MUST LISTEN if you're struggling with your newborn sleeping either falling asleep, staying asleep, sleeping independently or getting them to sleep through the night! Brittany Sheehan shares all her knowledge giving us amazing tangible tips related to newborn sleep: Today's episode on newborn sleep covers: What does newborn sleep typically look li…
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JB is a mom of two teenagers and started her training twenty years ago at LA’s Hollywood Aerial Arts which had an infamous reputation for producing so many of the professionals that currently work all over the world. We deep dive on if and when a person names themselves an aerialist or teacher and share our perspectives on the rich aerial community…
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Healing and support after birth trauma. Whether you're personally affected or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable information and expert advice on recognizing and recovering from birth trauma. Today's episode on overcoming birth trauma covers: What is considered birth trauma? Birth trauma explained Birth trauma symptoms A diff…
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Parenting doesn’t come with a roadmap, but sometimes it does come with wax in the drain and a pumpkin patch meltdown! Join us as we get real about juggling our own needs with the chaos of family life, from unexpected “kid experiments” to the stress of spirit days, Halloween costumes, and daily demands. We’ll talk about how we’re learning to protect…
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We want to thank you all, our listeners, for helping us find the best expert to interview for today’s episode all about gestational diabetes! Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author who has a passion for sharing evidence-based nutrition with mamas-to-be. Whether you’ve yet to be pregn…
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She said, “wouldn’t it be fun to interview you about your big move?” And I said yes! Sarah grills me on why I left LA, what I learned from twenty-four years in sunny Cali and how I’m liking Texas. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL …
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Part 2: Diving Deep Into the Vaccines Offered To Baby’s In Their First Year Of Life | Ep. 61
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PART 2 of this topic where we dive deep into the individual vaccines! Today's episode on the childhood vaccine schedule for 0-12 month olds, we discuss: RSV Rotavirus (RV) Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTap) Haemophilus influenzae type b (HiB) Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV15, PCV20) Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) Influenza (IIV4) AND MORE…
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She’s currently six months postpartum and her baby is currently teething. Before that, Rachel suffered a loss before getting pregnant again, performed a contract prenatal & had an unmedicated water birth. We also talk about gut issues and stinky toots. You’re welcome. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Re…
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Part 1: Diving Deep Into the Vaccines Offered To Baby’s In Their First Year Of Life | Ep. 60
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DIVING DEEP into this topic! Today's episode on the childhood vaccine schedule for 0-12 month olds, we discuss: Why is it so polarizing? The 1986 law How does it get to be recommended for baby’s 0-12 months old? What is testing like? What's the deal with herd immunity? Pros and Cons of the Vaccines HEPATITIS B (hep b) Vitamin K AND MORE!! ---------…
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Have you met Julia yet? You'll love her just as much as we do as she takes her first turn hosting this week's podcast! Julia leads our group of moms through a deep dive into the unique journey of raising and supporting children who aren't biologically ours. Whether you're an adoptive parent, foster parent, step-parent, or legal guardian, this episo…
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Amy’s husband, Drew, hops on the podcast today to talk about what labor and delivery is like from a partner’s perspective. Having been through three labor and deliveries together, Drew has some solid advice on how to be a supportive partner during an L&D experience. We also had a lot of really great questions come in from our IG followers that Drew…
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Ectopic Pregnancy, Postpartum Infant Weight Loss & Tongue Tie Release with Gabriella Mikulas
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She suffered an ectopic pregnancy before she gave birth to her ten month old baby boy. Gabriella went through fifty hours of labor and had trouble breastfeeding due to her baby’s tongue tie that they decided to have released via surgery but not before he dropped significant weight. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks …
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The 6 Week Postpartum Visit: What to Expect, What to Ask and How to Prepare with Dr. Nicole Rankins | Ep. 59
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What Ask Your Doctor, How to Prepare and What To Expect at that 6 Week Postpartum Appointment. Questions we asked this episode, include: What can we expect the 6 week postpartum appointment to look like? Are there any differences in the appointment based on what kind of delivery you had? What does it mean to be cleared” What are the reasons for NOT…
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She had a super rough first trimester until she went to a Chinese herbalist. Layne’s practitioner treated her for allergies to her pregnancy hormones. Her nausea and vomiting finally subsided after her treatments. She comes to us one week postpartum. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, eboo…
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Whether you’re still pregnant, postpartum or just need a refresher, this episode is for you! Newborns are amazing and adorable, but let's be real— they can also be a lot to handle. I would have LOVED an episode like this to just break it down for me, not only so that I could know what to expect but also as i went THROUGH it to know I wasn’t alone a…
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Certified dog trainer, Dominika Knossalla-Pado, was thrilled to be adding newborn twins to their family. Sadly, her beloved dog had a difficult transition when the babies came home. Dominika has now made a career out of her passion, helping families safely integrate new babies into homes with dogs and new dogs into homes with kiddos. Dominika is a …
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We talk about her experience with postpartum OCD and my PPA. Then she shares with us that her son suffers from Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a genetic condition where his body grows benign tumors and will undergo two brain procedures this November. Find her @Amanda_chagnon GoFundMe for Alexios Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll…
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Wanting to prevent SIDS or protect your baby from SIDS? Here are 9 Things YOU CAN DO to decrease your baby's risk of SIDS to help you not be so anxious with pediatrician Dr. Jodi VanGundy SIGN UP HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon! We dive deep into SIDS as we ask pediatrician Dr. VanGundy ALL our first time mom questions related to SIDS: - What is S…
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All it takes is 1 person to roll their eyes or smirk and just like that a difficult situation gets even worse. If you've been there, in public while your kiddo is melting down, you've seen that look and know that feeling. However, there are times when strangers’ simple acts of kindness in the middle of our chaos make such a difference just when it …
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Benefits of Prenatal & Postpartum Acupuncture with Dr. Hayley Parker of Virgina University of Integrative Medicine
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Coming at us from the DC-metro area, she’s a former spring board diver and an acupuncturist. Dr. Hayley gives us the 101 of what to expect on the table and how she supports women at all perinatal stages as well as fertility and menopause. Find Dr. Haley Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, e…
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A Crash Course In Your Baby's Sleep in their First Year of Life: Schedule, Naps, How to Get Them to Sleep and More with Erin Junker from Happy Sleep Company | Ep. 56
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Diving into Baby's Sleep Schedule, Naps, Wake Windows, How to Get them to fall asleep and stay asleep, and MORE! Erin Junker shares all her knowledge giving us an overview of baby's sleep their first year of life! Questions we asked this episode, include: What are some things that moms accept as NORMAL when it comes to baby’s sleep, but aren't? Wha…
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One of our goals here at Expecting and Empowered is for women to feel empowered going into the fourth trimester! We hope this episode helps you pinpoint some spots where you can prepare before the birth of your baby to be set up to heal well and feel more like yourself during your fourth trimester experience! We prepare for 9 months for our babies!…
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She’s three months postpartum with her third. Camilla works full time with three kids and is part of my aerial community here in LA. We talk about how she’s come in and out of her practice throughout. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AER…
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What's Normal & What's Not Normal in Postpartum: Red Flags, Signs, and More with Carly Fleming | Ep. 55
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Postpartum red flags and warning signs to look out for with Carly Fleming from Fourth Trimester Foundations. SIGN UP HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon! We dive deep into what's normal in postpartum and what's not normal in postpartum as I ask the expert all our questions regarding: - Why is postpartum called the fourth trimester? - Postpartum signs …
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Cayla didn’t get the water birth that she wanted and shares what actually happened. Postpartum, she treated six instances of mastitis with homeopathic medicine. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagra…
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Navigating Parental Leave Rights: How to Get Paid and Have Job Protection while on Maternity Leave with Linzay Davis from The Park Consulting | Ep. 54
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How to get paid, how to get your leave extended, what laws protect you and MORE! Diving DEEP into all things maternity/parental leave in the US! How to get paid, how to get your leave extended, what laws protect you and more! SIGN UP HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon! Tangible Tips for navigating parental leave. In today’s episode we ask parental le…
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After decades of advocacy work between us all here's a list of the things we'll no longer do as parent raising kiddos with mental health challenges and just parenting in general. We'd love to hear what's on your list! Share your list in the comments. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges…
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We are so excited to bring back Mackenzie from Mackenzie.On.Motherhood on Instagram. She was with us for episodes 27 and 28 where we talked about what an L&D nurse wants you to know about labor and what actually happens after a hospital birth. So we thought it would be perfect for her to come back and educate us about epidurals! Whether your birth …
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She’s a woman living in a man’s world as a female rigger for Cirque Du Soleil & Universal Studios. Victoria ultimately chose her family over career after getting pushed out of her job multiple times. She’s also a mom of an infant and toddler coming to us from Florida. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Ord…
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Season 2 is HERE! Cue the fireworks!! In this season, there’s 52 INCREDIBLE episodes lined up for you. - SIGN UP HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon! 47 expert guests in the fields of prenatal, postpartum and pediatric health. From Pediatricians to OBGYNs to Lactation Consultants, I have you covered this season! Here’s just 10 amazing topics that will…
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As parents we're expected to keep everything moving, on time, while ensuring everyone is safe and taken care of. But how can we balance everyone's needs as well as our own? This week join Melissa, Tracy and Perl as they share the challenges and their tips for keeping all the balls up in the air, while tending to children's and their own mental well…
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