a Holiday Wishlist: 40 Gifts Tailored for Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Needs!   Not knowing what to ask for Christmas as a pregnant first time mom OR not sure what to GIVE your pregnant mom friend? Then this week's episode is for YOU! Access the exact products I recommend  HERE: https://www.learningtomompodcast.com/episodes/wishlistforpregnancy Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE: https://mailchi.mp/2dca1ad2573f/learning-to-mom-newsletter-opt-in Connect with me, Laila...

Wondering what a birth center is, how to have a successful birth at a birth center, what a birth center looks like and why  people give birth at birth centers?? Well then, this episode is for you: Diving into giving birth at a birthing center This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Marianne and Nevi Stroud from the Holy Family Birth Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana and ask them all our first time mom questions related to  birth centers: - What is a birth center? - Why should...

Feeling overwhelmed with not knowing what to expect in pregnancy or not knowing what you should do or not do? This episode is for you. Today we're covering: - What to expect in first trimester - What to expect in second trimester - What to expect in third trimester - What your doctor's appointments look like in each trimester - What to do and what not to do in pregnancy - What to get done in each trimester Sign up for the newsletter HERE to get the printable of the pregnancy timeline and...

Wanting a natural hospital birth, then this episode is for you!! This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with hospital birth coach, Sammy from Unshaken Wellness and ask her all our questions related to unmedicated labor and delivery in a hospital: * Why would someone want a natural hospital birth? * What are the best outcomes that natural births provide? * What are the misconceptions around natural hospital births? * How should one prepare for a natural hospital birth? * How can...

Pregnant and trying to figure out which health insurance plan to select?? I break it all down for you AND share what I chose for my pregnancy and birth! This week's episode of the Learning to Mom Podcast, I break down health insurance vocabulary, plans (EPO, HMO, POS & PPO), and get into medishare! *Disclaimer, I am not a health insurance expert or have any licenses/credentials in this. This episode is to be used solely as an explanation to different health insurance plans and for me...

Wondering what you should and shouldn't be eating during pregnancy?? Well then, this episode is for you: Nutrition during pregnancy 101 with pregnancy and fertility nutritionist. This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Grace from East to West Nutrition and ask her all our first time mom questions related to food during pregnancy: - Why is nutrition in pregnancy important? - What’s the standard / nutrition requirements when it comes to nutrition when you’re pregnant? - What...

Have you been having a hard time accepting your pregnancy, your new body, your new hormones, your new fears, your new priorities in your pregnancy?? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and I have some great tips to help with that!!  We're sharing 8 Tips for Accepting the New You in Pregnancy. Today on the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive deep into how you can really embrace this pregnancy, even if you're not feeling comfortable or like you're normal self! Connect with me on instagram at:...

Why you need to see a pelvic floor therapist if you're pregnant! This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Pelvic Floor Therapist, Dr. Erin and ask her all our first time mom questions related to pelvic floor therapy exercises: -Why is pelvic floor therapy important during pregnancy? - What is the pelvic floor? - The importance of pelvic floor even if you have a c-section - Why is pelvic floor important during pregnancy? - What does pelvic floor therapy really look like? - What...

Pregnant and not sure how to best support a friend through her miscarriage? This week's episode of the Learning to Mom Podcast, I sit down with Laura Ricketts, a Bereavement Doula who offers compassionate support for mothers and families during miscarriages. In honor of baby loss awareness week, today’s episode is about how to support a friend while she’s experiencing a miscarriage. On today's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast,  I sit down with Laura Ricketts from FiLumena Birth....

Struggling with depression during pregnancy, aka prenatal depression?? Chatting all about its  signs, risks, causes, and treatment . PLUS, I share my own prenatal depression story! Welcome to Learning To Mom, the #1 pregnancy podcast for first time moms. Informing women on pregnancy and birth so they can be informed without feeling overwhelmed! Follow The Learning To Mom Podcast on Instagram at @learningtomom.podcast Or connect on our website at www.learningtomompodcast.com If you're...

What every pregnant woman needs to know about fitness in pregnancy. On today's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast,  I sit down with Nicole from Strong Mama Wellness. Today’s episode is going to cover questions like: Why is working out during pregnancy important?What should exercise look like during pregnancy?What are safe ab exercises to do in pregnancy?What is diastasis recti and can you feel it?What would you tell someone who isn’t able to stay as active as they had hoped to during...

Welcome to the Learning To Mom Podcast, Mom friends! Today's episode is a great introduction to who I am, why I created the Learning To Mom Podcast and what to expect going forward. Join me each week on the Learning to Mom Podcast where I give you the whole scoop on all things pregnancy and birth. From contractions to forming a bond with your baby in the womb to nursery essentials,  I've got you! If you've wondered any of the following questions: - When will I start experiencing pregnancy...

How to get through first trimester signs and symptoms! Today’s episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we’ll be chatting about the most common first trimester signs and symptoms which are: morning sickness, fatigue, exhaustion, breast tenderness, frequent urination, mood swings, food cravings and aversions, acne. If you can get through this first trimester- you’ll be okay. Here's the link to the bra to help with breast tenderness in first trimester: Link to the bra:...

What every mom needs to know about prenatal bonding and  what babies are aware of in the womb. On today's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast,  I sit down with Dr. Jay Warren, who has dedicated his career to helping people live happy and healthy lives. He is the family wellness chiropractor and Wellness Care Coordinator at the Cap Wellness Center in San Diego, CA where he works with pregnant women, infants, children and parents on a daily basis. Today’s episode is going to lean into his...

Wanting to know what to ask your obgyn when pregnant? This episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast, we'll break down everything- from choosing your OBGYN to your first visit to obgyn when pregnant, to to pregnancy appointments what to expect, to how to find an obgyn for pregnancy. Today's episode on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with OBGYN Dr. Pero. Here's the questions we dive into: - What things should women consider when choosing their OBGYN? - Which is better: 1 doctor at 100%...

3 weeks until the launch of the Learning to Mom Podcast! Welcome to the best podcast on pregnancy and birth for first time moms. Looking for answers to the following questions??? - What are babies aware of in the womb? - What are the prenatal bonding techniques? - What's the pelvic floor? - What's Diastasis Recti in pregnancy? - What 's the difference between doulas and midwives? - What should you pack in your hospital bag? - What's a birth center? - How to you have a homebirth? - What does...

Buckle up mom friends, the Learning To Mom Podcast launches September 18th! Join Laila and her guests each week as they answer all your first time mom questions on pregnancy and birth. They'll discuss labor, midwives, contractions, doulas, prenatal bonding and more! New episodes every Monday starting September 18th!