Growing Our Family - Pregnancy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brittany Dougherty
Welcome to the Growing Our Family podcast – pregnancy edition, where we discuss topics ranging from your first positive test all the way through delivery. Throughout my pregnancy, I did hours of research on anything that came my way. Join me on a weekly chat where I will share my knowledge and personal experiences with all of you!
Pregnancy Podcast Rebroadcast – Episode 45: Pregnancy Nutrition with Mamas Maternal Health For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e45/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy 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 […]
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Pregnancy Podcast Rebroadcast – 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/informed.mommy 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 […]
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Pregnancy Podcast Rebroadcast – Episode 38: VBAC’s with Meg and Julie from the VBAC Link For the full original 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 […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 74: First Newborn Checkup with Brooke from SimplyWell.Baby For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e74/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Brooke is a mom of 3 and has a 10+-year background as a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP). Prior to becoming a CPNP, she worked as a Registered […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 73: Pregnancy tips for working moms with Carlisa Brown Carlisa Brown RN, MSN is a professional nurse who always had a passion for helping nurture people back to health and educate. She has over 12 years nursing experience ranging from Adults, Neonatal, education, and Quality of care. During her time working […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 72: Using TENS in labor with Judy Key Judy Key is a DONA Certified Birth Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator. She works with New Life Birth Services, a doula collective in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Judy’s favorite part of her life as a doula are the new relationships that are born out […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 71: Postpartum essential oils with Jacquelyn Hunt Jacquelyn is an essential oil educator and mother of 4 little ones (ages 1-7). She is the founder of Mindful Magnolias where she coaches mamas to live a more natural and empowered lifestyle through using essential oils. She is also the creator of 2 […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 70: D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex) with Morgan Hedley, CLES Morgan Hedley is Lactation Specialist, Postpartum Wellness Advocate and mother of two young boys. After the birth of her first son, and her own experience with breastfeeding, she felt compelled to leave her decade long career in fashion and return to […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 69: Communication Skills in Pregnancy with Stephanie Lopez Stephanie is a mom of two beautiful girls – Annabella and Sophia. She works as an Organizational Psychologist, Licensed Human Element® Practitioner, and Brain-Based Coach. Stephanie specialize in helping moms build the capacity to hold crucial conversations and address interpersonal issues when they […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 68 – Nutrition for Fertility with September Burton, INHC For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e68/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily September was raised in beautiful California with her 3 older brothers. After spending 4 years […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 67: Building Your Birth Team with Morgann Burres For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e67/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Morgann Burres is a mom, doula, and childbirth educator here to talk about building your birth […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 66: Sleep Regressions with Dr. Sarah Mitchell For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e66/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a chiropractor by training but found her true calling as a sleep consultant when her first child just.would.not.sleep. Since 2013 she’s […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 65: Prolapse with Lacey Forsyth For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e65/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Lacey Forsyth is a Mom of 2 and a Registered Physical Therapist with a passion for empowering women through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 64: Postpartum Planning with Hannah Bowers For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e64/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Hannah Bowers is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and mom who is passionate about supporting women from preconception and […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 63: C-Sections with Kristina from the Embracing Birth Podcast For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e63/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Kristina Bohorquez is a nurse who graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2016 and […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 62: Gestational Diabetes with Ryan Kipping The Prenatal Nutritionist For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e62/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/informed.mommy And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 61: Preparing Dog for New Baby with Michelle Stern from Pooch Parenting For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e61/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily This week we have Michelle Stern from Pooch Parenting on the show to talk about […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 60: Bengkung Belly Binding with Princess McKinney-Kirk from Bellibind For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e60/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily This week we have Princess Estocia McKinney-Kirk, owner and founder of Bellibind on the show. She officially launched […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 59: Newborns in the NICU with Sara Fung from the Gritty Nurse Podcast For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e59/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Sara has been a registered nurse since 2007 and obtained her Master’s of Nursing […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 58: Artificial Insemination with Dr. Aimee from The Egg Whisperer Show For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e58/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily We have Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh on the show to talk all about your options for artificial insemination. […]
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Parenting Podcast – Episode 57: Safe use of essential oils in pregnancy and birth with Holly Lo For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e57/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Mama of three oil babies, natural health educator, Canadian founder with doterra, founder of Oil […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 56: Cloth Diapers for Beginners with April Duffy For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e56/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily April Duffy is the owner of Cloth Diapers for Beginners. Cloth Diapers for Beginners is dedicated to providing a positive […]
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Pregnancy Episode 55: Phases and Stages of Labor with Liesel Teen from Mommy Labor Nurse Welcome to the Growing Our Family Podcast – Pregnancy Edition, where we’ll discuss topics ranging from your very first positive test all the way through delivery. I’m your host, Brittany, and I’m a new mom to a beautiful baby boy. […]
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Parenting Podcast – Episode 54: Quitting Your Job to be a Stay at Home Mom with Janice Scholl For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e54/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Janice Scholl helps moms challenge beliefs about money & motherhood, make smart family financial decisions, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 50: 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamilyAnd Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Today’s guests, Cassandra McClure, is the host of the Clean Beauty podcast and is here to talk all about pregnancy safe […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 28: Hiding a Pregnancy at Events Many women are not ready to share the news with everyone early in their pregnancy. This can be particularly hard during the holidays when you are surrounded by friends and family, and there is usually lots of drinking involved. Here are some tips for hiding […]
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Pregnancy Podcast Episode 27- Interview with Jason Kreidman from Dad University One of the most common questions from moms is “How do I get my Husband more involved with the Baby?” But this questions can sometimes start well before the baby arrives. This week, we are rebroadcasting an interview from the parenting podcast where we […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 26: Celeste’s Birth Stories. We have a very special guest with us today. Celeste Taylor is here to share her two birth stories with us. I am really excited for this episode since she has had two very different experiences. She had a hospital birth with some complications with her first […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 25: Birth Expectations with Jaelan Mincey from Making Mrs. M Check out the show notes at https://growingourfamily.com/s01e25/ This week we welcome a very special guest! Jaelan Mincey from Making Mrs. M is a birth doula and certified childbirth educator and is here to talk all about managing birth expectations. Show Notes […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 24: Inducing Labor Naturally. Some women turn to natural ways to induce labor when they are nearing or have passed their due date. Although it can seem like those last few weeks will last a lifetime, you will be holding your little one soon! Just remember, a due date is just […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 23: Cloth Diapers with Makayla from Southern Comfort Fitteds. This week we welcome a very special guest! Makayla Kane from Southern Comfort Fitted is here to talk with us all about cloth diapers. If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/cloth-diapers/ Show […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 22: Birth Doulas with Momma McGovern. Are you considering hiring a doula for your birth? Wondering what a doula does and how they can help? Curious if it’s worth the extra expense? A doula is a person hired to assist women through their pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Here is […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 21: Braxton-Hicks vs Real Labor Contractions. This guide will help you determine the difference between braxton hicks and regular labor contractions and tips for managing them. If you feel tightening in your belly during pregnancy, it might be Braxton Hicks. This is a normal part of pregnancy and does not necessarily […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 20: Newborn Tips. As an expecting parent, life with a newborn can seem very intimidating. Here are 10 newborn tips and tricks for making it through those first few months with Baby. If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/newborn-tips/ Product […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 19: Pregnancy Myths During pregnancy, you will get so much conflicting information. The best course of action is to take the advice of your medical professional overseeing the pregnancy. However, here are some common wives-tales that have proven to be false to help answer some of those pregnancy questions you may […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 18: 15 Things to do when you find out you’re Pregnant. You’ve taken that first pregnancy test and it comes back positive!! Yippie! But, now what do you do? Pregnancy can be such a foreign concept to those who are experiencing it for the first time, so here is a list […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 17: Gabby’s Unmedicated Birth Story I shared my birth story a few weeks ago, and I feel like I might have scared a few of you. Even though I love my story, it was long and full of interventions. This week, I have a very special guest, Gabby Salmonson, on the […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 16: All About Rh Incompatibility. Pregnancy Podcast: Rh incompatibility during pregnancy can sound like a scary thing, and gone untreated it can be dangerous to you and your baby. This post is intended to cover all the facts about Rh incompatibility and how to prevent any potential problems. If you prefer […]
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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 15: Introducing Dogs to A Newborn Baby. It can be a stressful situation bringing your newborn home for the first time, and not just for you! Your little furry children have probably been acting a little off leading up to this big day, and that is because they are feeding off […]
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As new moms, you have a lot going on! Your whole world has just changed, and the last thing you should have to worry about is the huge hormonal overload after birth. Most of you have probably heard of the Baby Blues and/or postpartum depression. This post is intended to help differentiate the two so […]
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Leading up to delivery, you might start hearing stories about people’s breastfeeding journey. Some will be positive, but others will be negative. Here are some tips to help you get through the steep learning curve once your baby is born! If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the […]
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Pregnancy Podcast Episode 12 – My Birth Story Podcast Edition Labor is HARD! There is no denying that, but I feel like I had a very positive experience. Although it was longer than I would have thought, the reward greatly outweighed any hardships. Find out what obstacles we encountered, and how we were able to […]
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The third trimester – congratulations, you’ve made it to the end! This can be the best and worst of the trimesters. On the plus side, you get to do a lot of the “big” stuff, you can feel all of the baby movements, and you can start the countdown until you meet your little one. […]
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You’ve made it to the second trimester! This is what most women consider to be the best trimester. Here is what you can expect from weeks 13 to 28. If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/secondtrimester/ Product Review: This week I reviewed the Rinfit […]
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You’re pregnant, now what?? This is a guide to everything you need to know in the first trimester. What to do, what not to do, and tips to make it to that 12 week mark. If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: http://growingourfamily.com/first-trimester/ Product Review: […]
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Many first-time moms may not realize that you have to select a pediatrician before the baby is born. Some hospitals will assign one after birth, but most parents need to have one lined up in advance. This guide will help you determine when to start looking and how to make a selection. If you prefer […]
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If you are expecting, or trying to go back to work, you will most likely need to find childcare for your child(ren). The best daycares and nanny’s book up quickly, so it is important to start your search early. This post is intended to help you decide which form of childcare is best for your […]
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Babies are expensive, but a great way to save is to buy second hand items. Babies grow out of clothes, toys, and other necessities quickly. You can typically find these items gently used for a fraction of the price. Here is my list of items we bought used as well as a list of items […]
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Now that Babies”R”Us is closed, a lot of moms are wondering where the best place to register is! You don’t have to be limited to just one retailer! Check out this comparison of all the top baby registries to make your life a little bit easier. If you prefer to read instead of listen, check […]
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I have seen so many moms register for breast pumps, but did you know you might be able to get one for free? If you live in the U.S., you qualify to get a free pump through your insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This episode is intended to help you navigate this process […]
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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 here: http://growingourfamily.com/birth-bag-packing-list/ […]
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This episode talks about making the decision between an OB/GYN and Midwife during pregnancy and the pros and cons of each. I want to apologize for the poor sound quality of this episode. I didn’t realize until after editing that the default mic had switched to the computer instead of my actual recording microphone. I […]
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Most people give birth in a hospital, but have you ever wondered if that is the right decision for you? What other options are even out there, and why do some people prefer NOT to give birth in a traditional hospital setting? I’m here to discuss the three most popular options along with the pros […]
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In this brief episode, I will be talking about Who I am and why I started this podcast Episode schedule Pregnancy podcast every Monday at 1:00 am PST Parenting podcast every Thursday at 1:00 am PST Product reviews At the end of each episode I will review a pregnancy related item. Contact Email me at […]
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