This episode is all about pumping! This episode covers the basics of choosing the right breast pump and accessories and to HOW to pump.Pumping can be so intimidating, but with these tips and a little practice, you&apos;ll be a pro in no time!For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Mastering Motherhood Podcast

Pumping 101

Anyone else think friendship is complicated after becoming a mother? You lose some friends, gain some others. But then there is the judgement and jealousy that goes along with having mom friends.For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Friendship After Having a Baby

Are birth plans worth it? How do I make one? What should be included?All of your birth plan questions answered. This episode also walks you through an exercise to create your very own birth plan and some things you want to consider!For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

How to Write a Birth Plan

Ella Mannix comes on the show to talk about her own fertility journey, going through IVF and giving birth to her first child in her 40s. From preparing her mind and body to egg extraction to giving birth and founding the All About Fertility Podcast to break stigmas and raise awareness around fertility, Ella&apos;s story is so special.Link to Ella&apos;s podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-fertility-podcast/id1508868330For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

IVF Journey

How are you celebrating your Mother&apos;s Day during these crazy times? Post your Mother&apos;s Day pics and tag @masteringmotherhoodpodcast on social media!In this special Mother&apos;s Day episode, hear from two people talking about how special their mothers are as well as a special Mother&apos;s Day poem.Today&apos;s guests were:Umang Kochar - his podcast is Fitness Routine by Umang Kochar IndiaNatalie Cheung - her podcast is Yellow Bee PodAndrea Hope - link to her book of poetry: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086Q86ZCW/For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Mother's Day

In this episode of the podcast, Jessica Temple shares her pregnancy stories and experiences with an ectopic pregnancy, Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and preeclampsia. Jessica also talks about her family, being a mom to kiddos with special needs as well as additional resources for parents of kids with special needs.Link to Jessica&apos;s podcast, Thriving in the Midst of Chaos:https://midstofchaospod.comFor more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Pregnancy Stories and Raising Children with Special Needs

This episode is all about sleep! From Finland&apos;s baby box to Baby Box Company&apos;s take on it and incentives for new parents in the US, there are several initiatives to help new parents and educate them on safe sleep.For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Finland's Baby Box and Safe to Sleep

Being pregnant and thinking about labor and delivery can be very stressful. In this birth story, Nicoll shares her experience giving birth to her son in a hospital, with an epidural. Spoiler alert: it was a positive experience. Tune in and learn that your body is amazing and there&apos;s nothing to be scared of!For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Hospital Birth Story with Epidural

In this episode, Samantha comes on the show to share her experience with Postpartum Depression and talk about the virtual support group that she co-created, Fiercely Postpartum Tribe, to help new moms through that tough recovery period after Baby is born.Samantha&apos;s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiercelypostpartumFiercely Postpartum Tribe Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/488893255073803/A book she wrote on the fourth trimester: https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Trimester-Postpartum-Depression-Guide-ebook/dp/B08364524Z/For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Postpartum Depression

Social distancing has suddenly left us with much more family time than usual. What&apos;s the best way to take advantage of it? By reading to your babies! Help develop those language and literacy skills early, and enjoy the extra bonding time.The article referenced in the episode can be found here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-waves/201705/the-magic-reading-aloud-babiesFor more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Reading in the Time of COVID

It&apos;s not something we talk about a whole lot, but have you ever felt resentment toward your partner or even your kids? In this episode, Rachel Bailey comes on the show to talk about how those feelings of resentment are normal and how we can work through them.Find Rachel here:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-parenting-long-game/id1474398539Website: http://rachel-bailey.com/  Youtube:  https://youtube.com/c/rachelbailey Facebook: https://facebook.com/rachelbaileyparentingInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaileyparenting/  For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Parent Resentment

From wider hips to stretchier skin, your post-baby body probably looks a little different than it did pre-pregnancy.This episode is all about adjusting to your new look, recognizing that it&apos;s not always easy, and remembering the incredible things that it has done.For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

The Post-Baby Body

Phthalates, parabens and nitrites, oh my! Our food, skincare and other household products are riddled with toxins and we don&apos;t even know it!In this episode, our guest, Cristy, talks all about those unhealthy hormones and toxins and how we can avoid them in order to keep ourselves and our babies healthy.Learn what ingredients to avoid, how to pack a safe lunch and more!For more on Cristy, visit:AlaskaMomLife.comBlueVeilWellness.comThe website she mentioned to find the dirty dozen is:EWG.orgFor more on the summit she mentioned:https://thrivingmomproject.com/?fbclid=IwAR2vKgMBvQBF6Wi4eudwxE-YT9jZMv1mG0uLRCl7VkIWzvskXAHQSKt5J8AFor more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Avoiding Toxins to Keep Mom and Baby Healthy

In this episode, Holly, creator of This Toddler Life, talks about Montessori education, what it is, and bringing it into your home.Holly&apos;s website, ThisToddlierLife.com, is a great resource to get started with Montessori. She also has a membership group, which can be found here: members.thistoddlerlife.com/waitlistFor more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Montessori Education in the Home

In this episode, Rachel, and early intervention teacher and parenting coach, and owner of Explore Kid Talk, joins the show to talk about encouraging language development in babies and toddlers.For more on Rachel, please visit her website and Facebook group:https://www.explorekidtalk.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/722080718265486/For more on pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood, visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com. Or follow on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Music from https://filmmusic.io"Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/masteringmotherhoodpodcast)

Language Development in Babies and Toddlers

This show was made for new moms to create a community at a time in a woman's life when she needs the most support. Covering pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood topics.Being a new mom is hard, and sometimes lonely. You've probably got a million questions, some you haven't even thought of yet. Tune in to hear answers to questions you have, or to just hear from another mom who is right there with you, at 2am, feeding a baby who doesn't yet sleep through the night. You are not alone and you're doing a great job, mama!To submit questions or topics you'd like to hear, or to learn more, please visit MasteringMotherhoodPodcast.com

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