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A quick life update after a long hiatus! We moved across the country with a toddler to explore and have an adventure :) 

Abby is a Mom of 4 and advocate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society after battling childhood cancer with her twin girls, Kendal Mae & Kenedi. Please join us for an unfiltered conversation about their diagnosis, treatment, guilt, grief and advocacy that has stemmed from this experience.  www.lls.org (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) www.teamintraining.org  [email protected] https://pages.lls.org/tnt/mn/yourway22/ABreyfogle

I've done it, I found a coach to help us all out of the dreaded MOM GUILT trap and help us to be thriving, efficient and HAPPY moms!!! Listen in for her top tips and one that I'll be trying ASAP.  Instagram @remedieswithrena

Episode 15 is a solo episode where I talk all about breastfeeding from first latch to return to work and everything in between! Get ready for a lot of knowledge in a little bit of time.  SHOW NOTES: firstdroplets.com mybrestfriend.com bamboobies.com haakaausa.com Reverse pressure softening for engorgement https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/ Nipple creams: https://earthmamaorganics.com/products/organic-nipple-butter https://primallypure.com/products/baby-balm?variant=28990193798 Haakaa application tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_RtHEHpoq4 Paced feeding video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH4T70OSzGs Bottle feeding the breastfed baby: https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/ Pump Flange Sizing: https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/flange-size-chart Fast letdown tips: https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/fast-letdown/ Anatomy of lactating breast: https://galactablog.com/2018/02/06/tuesdays-tips-tricks-how-to-use-grapes-to-illustrate-lactating-breast-anatomy-milk-production/ Pumping tips: https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/bf-links-pumps/

Today I talk through some summer safety tips to brush up on before your summer adventures! From sunscreen, to bug spray, to burn care and water safety, join me for a quick refresher before your summer plans :) 

In Episode 13 I talked with Katie who received a birth diagnosis of Down syndrome with her youngest of 3 children, Cal. We talk through what that experience was like for her and Cal and how their family has changed for the better ever since. Join in to hear one amazing family's story through it all! IG: hellosparrows blog: hellosparrows.com

This is a quick solo episode where I review the basics of where to start when trying to conceive. I've given this little talk to a few friends recently and thought you all might enjoy it too! I go over the basics of a Menstrual cycle as well as how to help your body feel "safe" for pregnancy, aka reducing stress, providing rest and nutrition. 

Movement & Health Coach Leslie Kos and I talk movement through all phases including pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Join us to talk about everything including pelvic floor, postpartum incontinence and appreciating your body after baby.  IG: LeslieHinesKos Facebook Group: Busy Buff Bitches American College of Gynecology (ACOG) Guidelines on Activity in Pregnancy/Postpartum https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/04/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-period BoopBod Emily IG: BoopBod

I talk with Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Tegan, who owns Bedtime Babble about all things sleep including safe sleep, good sleep habits as a foundation and some Q&A from my Instagram audience.  Bedtimebabble.com Facebook: Bedtime Babble Instagram: BedtimeBabble [email protected] Recommended books: Mom's On Call, Happiest Baby on the Block, Babywise Sound machines: SkipHop sound machine Rohm sound machine Hatch Rest 

In episode 9 I chat with Emily Steines, the owner and creator of Boopbod which I credit to uncovering the spark within myself to create this beautiful HCMD community and podcast.  We talk through so many of her amazing tools that have helped me and how we can apply them to YOU so you can be/do/have whatever you choose!  I can't wait for you to listen to all the magic that is held in this episode.  Instagram: Boopbod Website: https://www.boopbod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boopbod/

I TELL ALL - from my birth story to my postpartum depression to my lessons from therapy and my hopes for parents everywhere! 

Mini episode with "My Story" on my postpartum depression and how it's changed the course of my life to create Half Crunched Mama Doc.