If you're planning to breastfeed, or caught in the early weeks, this episode is for you! So often we're told "breastfeeding is natural" and are made to think it should be easy, but the truth is that it's a learned skill. A learned skill that requires a good base of education and support. Join me for this conversation with Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC and Founder of Little Bear Lactation, where she shares so much wisdom on how to prepare for breastfeeding in pregnancy, what to expect in the early weeks postpartum, and red flags that you need extra support.

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Breastfeeding with Confidence Podcast: http://www.littlebearlactation.com/breastfeeding-podcast

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Pregnancy Fitness Program: Empowered Pregnancy

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Whether you're having a difficult pregnancy, exhausted in the newborn phase, or juggling work and family... some seasons are just more difficult to keep up with your self care and exercise routine! As a mom of 3, trust me, I've been through many of these tough seasons that have me doing the bear minimum in my workouts and nutrition. In this episode, I share how I typically navigate them without tossing all my healthy habits to the wayside. I'm sharing both the mindset and tactical strategies I use for myself and clients to stay afloat and support my mind and body in difficult seasons. Listen in for some much needed encouragement!

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Do you have a picky eater? Or want to get ahead of picky eating with your baby? Planning meals that will appease everyone in the family can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if you have a picky eater. In this episode I chat with Madison Wetherill, mom and blogger behind Cook at Home Mom. She shares tips and tricks to start with your baby when they're first starting solids, all the way up through navigating picky eating habits in toddlerhood.

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• Website: https://cookathomemom.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookathomemom
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookathomemom
• Free Meal Plan! https://cookathomemom.com/show/

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Have you ever wondered — "Is this NORMAL?!" when it comes to your postpartum body? Same. There is unfortunately SO much we aren't told about postpartum physical recovery which can make us feel really alone or isolated in our experience. It can feel taboo to talk about some of these things like pain with sex, leaking, scar numbness, etc. because we feel like we might be the only one experiencing it. Spoiler: you're not alone! This episode will highlight some common postpartum body struggles and how to heal them.

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Pelvic pain can be a common pregnancy symptom and... it hurts! I see this type of pain cause a lot of pregnant mamas to slow down and stop exercising, which is actually the opposite of what will help. In this episode I share what types of pelvic pain you might experience, why it happens, and some simple steps you can take right away to prevent or manage the pain so you can stay active and comfortable!

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Pregnancy Fitness Program: Empowered Pregnancy

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FREE Guide: Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠

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You were sent home from the hospital, told not to lift anything more than your baby for 6 weeks, and then told "all clear" for exercise 6 weeks later. WHAT?! Meanwhile you're still feeling foreign in your body and your abs feel nonexistent. If you're feeling lost with how to support your postpartum core healing while regaining strength postpartum, I want to validate that you're not alone — there are some MAJOR gaps in postpartum care for women. In this episode, I'll highlight these gaps and also lay out exactly what I have my postpartum clients focus on when it comes to exercising in the early months.

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[INTEREST LIST] Rebuild After Baby Postpartum Strength Program

Postpartum Recovery Program: Core Revival

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Do you feel nervous about your upcoming birth? Today we're focusing on what you CAN do in pregnancy to prepare mentally for your ideal birth. I'm joined by Trish Ware of Labor Nurse Mama in today's episode as we dive into her top strategies to help you prepare for a birth you love through mindset strategies. Her positive energy and passion for birth are inspiring and I know it will help you actually look forward to your birth, instead of fear it.

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Instagram: @labor.nurse.mama

Website: https://labornursemama.com/

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Pregnancy Fitness Program: Empowered Pregnancy

Work with me 1-on-1: Learn more and apply

FREE Guide: Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠

Follow along on Instagram: @strongmamawellness

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Is this popular pelvic floor exercise helpful, or not so much? You may have heard you should be doing 100 kegels a day to help prepare for birth, or do your kegels so you stop leaking pee. Well, this may actually be hurting you. Today we’re talking about the flaws of kegels and what to do instead to support a healthy, functional pelvic floor that allows you to stay active and strong without leaking or pain.

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FREE Guide: Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester⁠⁠⁠

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Pregnancy Program: Empowered Pregnancy

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