Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 53: Pregnancy Sleep For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e53/         Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Pregnancy is such a beautiful time, but it also comes with it’s own struggles. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 1998 Women and Sleep poll, 78% of women report more disturbed sleep during pregnancy than when they aren’t...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 52: Au Pair Childcare with Emily Siegel  For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e52/     Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamilyAnd Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Emily Siegel is here today to talk all about her experience with an Au Pair for her kiddos. The ups and downs to having a live-in Au Pair, and how it compares to some of the more traditional options like daycare or a Nanny. Emily...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 51: Preparing for Breastfeeding with Kealy Hawk For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e51/        Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Kealy is a registered nurse and lactation consultant with Little Bear Care. She is here today to talk all about preparing for breastfeeding while you are pregnant. Everything from what to have in your...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 51: Fertility with Heidi Brockmyer For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e51/         Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Heidi Brockmyre is a Licensed Practitioner of Acupuncture and  Chinese Medicine. She has a decade of experience helping women grow their families. She’s supported hundreds of women in her clinic in San Diego, and thousands...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 49: Hospitalists and Empowered Hospital Births with Dr. Nicole Rankins  For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e49/        Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Dr. Nicole Rankins is a board certified ob/gyn hospitalist who’s helped hundreds of women bring their babies into this world. She is the host of the  “All About Pregnancy & Birth”...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 48: Brewers Diet during Pregnancy with Dr. Janice Presser For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e48/       Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Dr. Janice Presser was a good friend to Dr. Tom Brewer and is well versed in the medical Brewers Diet for normal and high-risk pregnancies. She has been highly involved in helping new moms between...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 47: How to survive bed rest with Parijat Deshpande For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e47/      Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Parijat Deshpande is a high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, bestselling author, speaker, Delivering Miracles Podcast host, and speaker and advocate for moms with high-risk pregnancies and...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 46: Pelvic Floor during Pregnancy with Dr. Lauren Crigler For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e46/     Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Dr. Lauren Crigler, doctor of physical therapy and pelvic health specialist, treats pregnant and postpartum patients so I wanted to have her on because I knew my audience could learn a lot and get great...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 45: Pregnancy Nutrition with Mamas Maternal Health For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e45/    Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Makayla and Cassandra are the founders of Mamas Maternal Health, a Virtual Nutrition Counseling business specializing in pregnancy and lactation helping both you and your child to achieve maximum health during...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 44: Surrogacy with Stacy Heidel For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e44/   Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Stacy Heidel is a mom, wife, and gestational surrogate. She runs the blog “Stories from the Stork” where she talks about her experiences as a surrogate and shines a light on what gestational surrogacy really entails. Tune in to...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 43: Breastfeeding Benefits with Laurel Wilson, IBCLC For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e43/    Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Laurel Wilson, BSc, IBCLC, RLC, CCCE, CLE®, CLD, CPPFE, CPPI owns MotherJourney in Morrison, Colorado. She has her degree in Maternal and Child Health – Lactation Consulting. With over twenty six years...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 42: Baby’s Gut Microbiome with Megan Whitaker For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e42/   Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamilyAnd Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Megan Whitaker is the host of the Going Crunchy Not Crazy podcast and she is here today to talk all about baby’s gut microbiome. What are the benefits to having a healthy gut, what environmental factors play into it, and how...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 41: Pregnancy Hormones with Courtney and Katie from the Push Revolution Podcast For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e41/  Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Courtney and Katie are a Doctor and Certified Nurse Midwife/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner team here to provide expert advice and evidence-based information to empower parents in...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 40: Postpartum Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation, & Belly Binding with Liz Walsh For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e40/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Liz Walsh Is a postpartum doula with Little Giraffe Doula and also specializes in placenta encapsulation and postpartum belly binding. She’s here today to talk all about what she does,...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 39: Pregnancy Safe Beauty Products with Cassandra McClure from the Clean Beauty Podcast For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e39/     Today’s guests, Cassandra McClure, is the host of the Clean Beauty podcast and is here to talk all about pregnancy safe beauty and household products.  Have you joined our Facebook Group Yet?? “Growing Our Family Podcast -> A Community For Moms”:...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 38: VBAC’s with Meg and Julie from the VBAC Link For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e38/    Today’s guests, Meg and Julie, are both doulas and the hosts of the VBAC Link podcast. They are here to talk all about Vaginal birth after cesarean, self advocacy, avoiding unnecessary interventions, and so much more. Any pregnant mamas will benefit from this episode, not just VBAC mamas!  Show Notes Facebook...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 37: Parental Leave with the Dadsplaining Podcast For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e37/    Jesse and Brandon from the Dadsplaining Podcast are on the show today to talk all about parental/ paternity leave. They share their experiences, tips for dads on how to help out during this time off, and info on paid vs unpaid time off.   Show Notes Facebook Group: “Growing Our Family Podcast -> A Community...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 36: ICP/Cholestasis and Self Advocacy with Meg Brunson  For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e36/   Meg Brunson is a mom of 4 and the host of the FamilyPreneur Podcast. She is here to talk all about ICP (also known as Cholestasis) and Self Advocacy during Pregnancy.  Show Notes Facebook Group: “Growing Our Family Podcast -> A Community For...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 35: Postpartum Perspectives with Laura Bauder For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e35/   Laura Bauder is a School Psychologist and the host of the Postpartum Perspectives podcast. She’s here today to talk about her journey with postpartum depression and anxiety, along with common signs, symptoms, and treatment. If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on this topic here:  Show...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 34: Weight Gain During Pregnancy For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e34/   How much weight should you gain during pregnancy? This is one of the most common questions among pregnant women and the answer can vary based on your prepregnancy BMI. The best solution is to check with your prenatal healthcare provider to set a weight gain goal.  Show Notes Facebook Group: “Growing Our Family Podcast -> A...

PREGNANCY PODCAST – EPISODE 33: Hospital Bag Packing List (Rebroadcast) For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e33/   In this week’s episode, I go over tips for packing your hospital bag. We cover master lists, what I actually ended up using, items my hospital provided us, and things that I wish I would have brought.  If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 32: Postpartum Essentials For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e32/   The first few weeks at home after delivery can be difficult on any new mom. I’ve put together a list of some of the most important items to have on hand. Most of these should go into a basket or bin next to your toilet. You might even want to make one of these kits for every bathroom in your house, just in case.  If you prefer to read instead of...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 31: Personalizing Your Hospital Room For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e31/   Wherever you decide to give birth (home, hospital, or birth center), you have control over your own environment. However, some places, like a hospital, will be more limiting on what you can bring or how you can alter the room than if you were to give birth at home. Did you know that creating a safe and comfortable environment can actually help...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 30: How to Choose a Breast Pump For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e30/  Choosing a breast pump can be overwhelming at first with all of the different options out there. There are a few factors that come into play when you are making a selection, so hopefully this guide will help you in your decision.  If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on this topic here:...

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 29: Pregnancy Fitness with Sara Haley We have a very special guest with us today, Sara Haley is here to talk all about exercise during Pregnancy. Sara is a certified trainer and instructor by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a certified Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist by the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), as well as a member of the American Pregnancy Association (APA). She has been featured on the Today show, Shape...