Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Sharing an EXTREMELY vulnerable letter that I wrote to myself one year after finding out I was pregnant.

Thank you for listening and respecting my story.

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Click HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon!

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

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Diving deep into the vaccines, tests, circumcision, apgar score, jaundice levels, hearing test AND MORE that they do on baby while still in the hospital!

Today's episode with Postpartum Nurse Jessica covers:

• Jaundice, How to fix jaundice levels
• Baby losing weight
• How much weight can baby lose
• Apgar score
• Hearing test
• Vitamin K
• Hepatitis B (hep b)
• erythromycin in the eyes (eye ointment)
• Circumcision

AND MORE!!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Click HERE for our Mom Club On Patreon!

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for the BIGGEST discount they have!! ($20 off their annual plan)

- Shop Tender Seasons for pregnancy and postpartum wear that you'll feel confident and comfortable in!
Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 15% off!
 Connect with them on Instagram Here

How to connect with Jessica:
- Her instagram is linked HERE
- Newborn weight website HERE

The earlier LTM episode Jessica was on (What To Expect in the First 48 Hours After Birth with Postpartum Nurse Jessica | Ep. 37)
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts

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Hospital Bag Checklist, What to bring For Labor, and What to pack for your Postpartum stay!

This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into Hospital Bag Must Haves!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up HERE for the Learning To Mom Newsletter To Get The Hospital Bag Checklist!!

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for the BIGGEST discount they have!! ($20 off their annual plan)

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

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DIVING DEEP into Gestational Diabetes, you don't want to miss this!!!

Today's episode I sit down with Leslee Flannery from Gestational Diabetes Nutrition and she breaks down all things Gestational Diabetes.

Today's episode on gestational diabetes (aka: diabetes in pregnancy) covers:

• Gestational diabetes explained
• Gestational diabetes risk factors 
• Gestational diabetes test and how to pass the gestational diabetes test
• Gestational diabetes what to eat
• Managing Gestational Diabetes
• Preventing Gestational Diabetes
• Alternatives to the glucola drink for the gestational diabetes test

AND MORE!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Send me a topic idea for season 2 in my DMs HERE (or @learningtomom.podcast)

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for the BIGGEST discount they have!! ($20 off their annual plan)

- Learn more about Babies & Bumps HERE

How to connect with Leslee:
- Her instagram is linked HERE

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How to financially plan in pregnancy for childbirth and newborn life!

Today's episode I sit down with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused and she breaks down all things related to cost saving tips and budgeting so you don't have to worry about finances once baby's here.

Today's episode on all things saving for pregnancy, birth and postpartum:

• What are the expected and unexpected baby costs out there?
  
  
• What are some of your greatest tips for reducing some of those costs?
  
  
• How can we reduce our hospital bill?
  
  
• What are some categories or things that you’ll need to add to your budget now or once baby is here?
  
  
• In regards to those categories/things on your budget, how do you determine HOW MUCH money to budget for?
  
  

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- The Cash Back Sites/Apps we discussed today:
           - The chrome extension for cash back on your online shopping linked HERE
            - The app for cash back on gas linked HERE (use code LAILA3345 for extra bonus points when you sign up)
            - The app for cash back when you upload receipts linked HERE (use code G8DYN5 for extra bonus points when you sign up)

- Shop the BEST journals and memory books HERE at Duncanandstone.com
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 20% off your order
                  Connect with them on Instagram Here
                  Connect with them on Facebook Here

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Alli:
- Her instagram is linked HERE
- Her website is linked HERE

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How to Meal Prep for postpartum during pregnancy!

This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into meal prepping nutritious postpartum meals that will allow you to recover faster and save you time!

In this episode, we talk about how much to make, what to make, how to freeze it, and more!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Shop Tender Seasons for pregnancy and postpartum wear that you'll feel confident and comfortable in!
Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 15% off your oder!

- The Postpartum Nutrition/Recipe Book mentioned is linked HERE
(I recommend getting the hardcopy, so it's easier to reference the recipes!)

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

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Is Birth Photography worth it???

Why you should consider getting a birth photographer- regardless if you’re wanting a natural, medicated or C-section birth!

This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into birth photography from Kristen, a birth photographer:

Kristen gives us the answers to these questions (and more!!)
- Why have a birth photographer? 
- What are the common poses or shots a birth photographer can get?
- What are the misconceptions around birth photography?
- Is this only for home births, or also hospital and birthing center births?
- What if I end up having a c-section?
- Are you there for the entire labor or just the delivery?
- Should I put on makeup, what should I wear?
- What are some questions to ask a birth photographer when determining if you want to hire that photographer?
- What are some photos I should ask my partner or a nurse to take for me?”

AND MORE!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for the BIGGEST discount they have!! ($20 off their annual plan)

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Kristen:
- Her website
- Her instagram


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What to expect POST Birth in the FIRST 48 hours postpartum

If you're a first time mom, then this episode is for YOU! 

Today's episode we're getting realistic and spilling the TEA on what immediate postpartum is like.

Today's episode on the first 48 hours postpartum/ post birth: 

• What can women expect physically and emotionally in postpartum?
• How does the hospital stay look different for moms who had vaginal births vs c-sections?
• What happens if baby fail a newborn test (APGAR or hearing test)?
• How do you see postpartum stays differ across hospitals?
• What things should we bring to the hospital to make my postpartum stay a better experience?
• What are  labor and postpartum hospital rooms like?
• What do you eat in the hospital?
• What are the pros and cons of letting visitors into the postpartum room?
• Any lasting tips or advice for women when it comes to your post delivery stay?
  
  

AND MORE!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for the BIGGEST discount they have!! ($20 off their annual plan)

To order a Freeze Dried Breast Milk Shipping Kit or schedule a drop off visit BoobieJuice.  (Use code LTM for 15% off)
Connect with BoobieJuice on their Instagram
Connect with BoobieJuice on their Facebook

- Get Jessica's Book: Once Baby's Here HERE

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Jessica:
- Her instagram is linked HERE


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How to set up and organize your nursery as a first time mom for maximum efficiency and organization! 

Today's episode on nursery organization / nursery set up covers:

• How to set up your house for postpartum
• How to set up your house for breastfeeding
• How to organize your nursery closet
• Nursery organization tips
• Nursery closet tips
• How to set up your bedroom for baby
• Nursery organization dresser
• Nursery organization hacks
• Nursery organization tips
• Nursery organization ideas
• How to set up your nursery
• How to set up a nursery in your bedroom

AND MORE!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Shop Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Skincare HERE at lavendermeadowsco.com
Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 25% off!!
Connect with them on Instagram HERE

PRODUCTS I TALKED ABOUT:

- 3 Tier Rolling Cart linked HERE

- Ladybug Haaka linked HERE

- Drawer Organizers linked HERE

- Hatch Sound Machine linked HERE

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What to expect in labor and birth as a first time mom!

Today's episode we're breaking down all things contractions, labor signs and birth with Emily from Serving Tomorrow.

Today's episode on labor expectations:

• What are some things that women  experience in their final weeks before labor
• How does someone KNOW they are in labor as opposed to Braxton hicks or false labor?
• Can we expect our labor to go similarly to how their sister’s or their mom’s labors went? Or does that not matter at all?
• What are the different phases of labor and what can you expect in each of them?
• When do you need to actually either call your midwife/doula or go to the hospital
• What does a contraction actually feel like?
• What are some of the best tips you have for “how to labor well?

AND MORE!

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Shop the BEST journals and memory books HERE
                   Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 20% off your order
                  Connect with them on Instagram Here
                  Connect with them on Facebook Here

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Emily:
- Her instagram is linked HERE
- Her website is linked HERE

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