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What if there was a way to make INFORMED, CONFIDENT decisions without fear or judgment?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, a board certified integrative pediatrician, to talk about vaccines, open communication with your doctor, and how to approach these conversations from a place of curiosity rather than fear. 

We talk through what it really means to practice integrative medicine, how to assess risk vs. benefit, and what parents can do to feel empowered when making decisions about their child’s health.

We dive into:
– Why vaccines have become such a polarizing topic
– What “integrative medicine” means and how it applies to vaccine discussions
– Why open conversation with your doctor matters
– How to approach your pediatrician with questions about vaccines
– Vaccine schedules and individualized options
– Understanding how vaccine studies work
– What to know about safety, risk, and transparency
– Supporting your child’s body before and after vaccination
– The difference between fear-based and informed decision making
– Building collaborative, respectful relationships with your healthcare providers

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If you’ve ever wondered how much screen time is too much, or felt mom guilt about letting your toddler watch TV so you could get a moment of peace, this episode is for you!! In this episode, I chat with Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consultant, about how much screen time is too much, what it does to your child’s brain, and how to create healthy tech habits without shame or overwhelm.

I’m joined byThe Screen Time Consultant, to talk all things screen time for toddlers. We dig into what’s actually happening in your child’s brain, and what realistic screen boundaries look like for modern families. Emily also shares practical tips for helping kids thrive in the real world.

We dive into:
– The evolution of screen time in childhood and education
– How to manage mom guilt around screen time
– Understanding different types of screen time (and which matter most)
– The connection between dopamine, screen time, and attention spans
– How much screen time is okay for toddlers and young kids
– Balancing screens with real-world experiences
– Modeling healthy tech habits as parents
– Setting tech boundaries without shame
– How to advocate for better tech practices in schools

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Welcome to season 3 bestie and allow me to introduce you to my mom!

WE cried, laughed, and I learned A LOT while covering it all in this week's episode: the origin of the podcast, homeschooling, advice for first time moms, allergies, quitting the podcast and more!

Was honored to be joined by my own mom and not only answer your questions, but get her perspective too!

Here's what we chatted about:

• What made you want to start the podcast?
• How many kids do you have?
• Would you ever homeschool?
• How’d you come up with your kids names?
•  What's a piece of advice for a first time mom?
• What's been one of the hardest things for you in motherhood?
•  What do you wish you could tell your pregnant or early postpartum self? 
• How’d you find out your oldest was allergic to dairy?
•  What's something you've changed your mind about since becoming a mom?
• Have you ever thought about quitting the podcast?

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Are you struggling with partner resentment in pregnancy? You're honestly not alone and today's episode is all for you!

We're sharing 9 tips for overcoming partner resentment!

Today on the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive deep into how you can really embrace and enjoy this pregnancy without partner bashing or being jealous of your husband.

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If you've been wondering the answers to these questions:

- What vaccinations does my baby need, and when?
- How to announce my pregnancy?
- What is breastfeeding like?
- Should I do breastfeed or formula feed or pump?
- How do I prepare for a natural birth in the hospital?
- What pain relief options are available during labor?
- Can I fly during pregnancy?
- Traveling during pregnancy explained?
- How to have a water birth?
- How to labor well?
- Can I get a massage while pregnant?
- What is a high risk pregnancy?
- What is hyperostosis?
- How to get better sleep in pregnancy?
- What is the Group B strep test, and is it necessary?
- What should i eat in pregnancy?
- How should I workout in pregnancy?
- How to create a birth plan?
- How to nest?
- How to set up the nursery?
- Pregnant with twins?
- Geriatric pregnancy

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

The Learning To Mom Podcast,  the top pregnancy podcast! 

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This week's episode is all about home births!

Wondering HOW home births work or WHY you should have one?? This episode is for you: Gessica spills all the tea on the logistics of having a successful home birth.

This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Gessica from Catholic Mom Vibes and ask her all our first time mom questions related to home births:

- Why have a home birth?
- What do prenatal appointments look like for homebirths?
- What should you consider when choosing a home birth over a birth center or a hospital birth?
- How did you have a successful home birth?
- How to have an ultrasound done in home births?
- How to choose a midwife for your home birth?
- How does social security and birth certificates work for home births?

Gessica has had 2 home births and is currently gearing up for her 3rd!

All about Home births! Podcast on home births

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If you've been wondering the answers to these questions, then look no further- I'm here to help!
- What are the early signs of pregnancy?
- When should I schedule my first prenatal appointment?
- What prenatal vitamins do I need to take?
- Can I continue exercising during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to travel while pregnant?
- How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
- What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
- Can I continue drinking coffee during pregnancy?
- How can I deal with morning sickness?
- Is it safe to dye my hair while pregnant?
- When will I start feeling the baby move?
- How to prepare for a home birth?
- What is gestational diabetes, and am I at risk?
- How often should I see my healthcare provider during pregnancy?
- What is the best sleeping position during pregnancy?
- What childbirth classes are available, and should I take one?
- Is it safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy?
- Can I continue working during pregnancy?
- What is a birth plan, and should I create one?
- How do I choose the right healthcare provider for delivery?
- What is the difference between a midwife and an OB/GYN?
- How long does labor last?

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!

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If you're wondering the answers to the following questions:
- What should I eat in pregnancy?
- How do I heal in postpartum?
- How to take care of a newborn?
- What are red flags in postpartum?
- How to give birth?
- How to prepare for birth?
- How to workout in pregnancy?
- How to make mom friends?
- How to choose a midwife?
- How to choose a doula?
- How to write a birth plan?

Then the Learning To Mom Podcast is for you, we're going to be great mom friends!

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 someone have a birth center birth?
- What should women consider when choosing a home birth vs. hospital vs birth center birth
- Are birth plans important in birth centers?
- What does pregnancy care and appointments look like for birth centers?
- What questions to ask a birth center when determining if that birth center would be a good fit for you or not?
- What does a birth center room look like?
- What happens post delivery/postpartum at a birth center?
- What are the misconceptions around birth centers?
- What advice do you have for women considering a birth center birth?

Plus so much more!

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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

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If you're pregnant and wondering the answers to the following questions:
- How does the baby's size and weight change during pregnancy?
- When can I first feel my baby move?
- How does the baby's brain develop?
- Can I find out the baby's gender before birth?
- What is a prenatal genetic test?
- What should I eat in pregnancy?
- How to workout in pregnancy?
- What to pack in my hospital bag?

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

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 women physically prepare for a natural hospital birth?
* What are the reasons that women end up having a non “natural” hospital birth?
* How do you make sure that your birth partner will advocate for you during your birth?
* What are some things that women need to consider when choosing medicated vs natural birth?
* How do you spiritually prepare for birth?
* What things should you bring to help with your natural birth?

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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 to share my own experience with it. Please consult a professional for personalized advice*

Here's what we cover today:
- Premiums
- Deductibles
- Copays
- In- Network and out of network
- Out-of-pocket maximums
- EPO, HMO, POS and PPO
- Prenatal Care Coverage
- Birth expenses
- Child well visits
- Medishare for pregnancy
- Medishare for birth
- What insurance should I pick for pregnancy?
- What insurance plan should I pick for birth?

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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 pregnant and wondering the answers to the following questions:
- What are the early signs of pregnancy?
- How do I calculate my due date?
- Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
- Can I travel while pregnant?
- What should I eat during pregnancy?
- How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
- What are the best prenatal vitamins?
- How can I alleviate morning sickness?
- What is gestational diabetes, and am I at risk?
-How often should I see my healthcare provider during pregnancy?

Then make sure you subscribe to the Learning To Mom Podcast because you won't want to miss an episode!

The #1 pregnancy podcast!