Ep 165: Navigating Infertility in a Pandemic with Arielle Spiegel

Marissa is mom of two, wife and registered dietitian balancing a full-time career and motherhood while striving to stay healthy & happy. She empowers women with realistic nutrition education to confidently navigate pregnancy & postpartum. Even as a registered dietitian, she struggled in the first year knowing when, what and how to properly breastfeed, introduce solids to her baby, or transition to a healthy toddler diet - and taking care of herself…who has time for that with a new baby?! It wasn’t long until her poor nutrition choices and new life took a toll on her health—she felt chronically weak, tired, and was constantly getting sick. During this special, fleeting time with her quickly growing baby, she felt utterly exhausted and knew she needed to make my health and nutrition a priority. Researching anything and everything, she quickly realized that it didn’t need to be complicated, it didn’t need to be perfect, So she now serves new moms with simple tools, healthy tips and meaningful connections that nourish and inspire the journey of motherhood.   The Birth Lounge: www.TheBirthLounge.com/waitlist   Follow along on Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe @marissa.mccormick_rd   FREE webinar: 5 Ways To Prepare For Pregnancy (https://marissamccormick.com/?s=webinar)   Fertility Rally: www.FertilityRally.com

8 Huhti 202143min

Anna McMillan is the founder and owner of Little Winks Sleep. She is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach. Anna uses a parent-present gentle approach and is here to walk with you through your little one’s sleeping journey, using her experience and training. Use code: 'Hehe' for 10% off her sleep packages.   Connect with Anna / Little Winks: Instagram / Facebook www.littlewinkssleep.com Resources for Better Sleep from Little Winks: here!   Check out The Birth Lounge!

30 Maalis 202142min

We are sitting down with Jenn Wirth, of Mom's Maternal Health.  Jen is a wife and mother of two girls (3.5 & 1.5) & one Angel baby in Heaven.  Jenn is a postpartum depression & anxiety survivor.  She has founded Mom’s Maternal Health to help educate & provide support to moms that may be suffering, along with normalizing the hardships of motherhood. Connect with Jenn: Website: momsmaternalhealth.com Email: hello@momsmaternalhealth.com Facebook / Instagram   Check out The Birth Lounge!

23 Maalis 20211h 10min

We're chatting Respectful Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor.  Dr. Pressman is a Co-founding Director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. Dr. Pressman is also the Co-founder of Seedlings Group, a New York City and Los Angeles parent education group that uses evidence-based research and information to educate and guide families about their developing children.  Connect with Dr. Aliza:  Instagram @raisinggoodhumanspodcast Raising Good Humans Podcast   Check out The Birth Lounge!

16 Maalis 202151min

Keisha Reaves has been in the mental health field for more than ten years. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. She then completed her Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychology at the University of West Alabama. Keisha has worked with children and adolescents in the DFCS setting, children and adults with developmental disabilities, and she has worked in the hospital setting helping patients with acute diagnosis and substance use disorders. Serving women with life transition issues, postpartum depression, infertility, and women who have experienced child loss has become her specialty and passion. She likes empowering women of all sorts and encouraging women through holistic practices and talk therapy. With her passion for maternal mental health, Keisha’s mission is to educate, support, and uplift other women who are experiencing difficulties in their own maternal cycle. Motherhood can be trying and can affect women in various ways which are why Keisha not only provides counseling, but also facilitates workshops, training, support groups, and speaking engagements to encourage mothers to push through. Keisha also serves on the Postpartum Support International Georgia Chapter Board.   Connect with Keisha: Facebook/Instagram @keisha_reaves www.keishareaves.com Connect with Push Thru: Facebook / Instagram @pushthrumom   Check out The Birth Lounge!

9 Maalis 202155min

Sarah Martin is a mother of 9, an experienced OB nurse, and founder of Traditional Motherhood.  Sarah has taken her passion, knowledge and experience in pregnancy, birth and postpartum to create a community dedicated to education, empowerment and support of expectant and new mamas to take them from feeling scared to confidently prepared! Traditional Motherhood is taking expectant and new mamas from scared to confidently prepared through education.   Connect with Sarah:  Instagram @sarah.traditionalmotherhood Website: Traditionalmotherhood.com   If you are listening to this the week it is published (3/2/21) - Doors are OPEN for The Birth Lounge Join us, here!

2 Maalis 20211h 44min

Bryce Reddy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and mom of 2 living in coastal New England. When she's not hanging out with her kids, you can find her supporting mothers around the world on her social media platform @mombrain.therapist. There she shares information that is easy to understand and accessible so that it can be applied to everyday mom-life. You can learn more about her current offering "Mom's Temper Toolkit" at her website!   Connect with Bryce Reddy / Mom Brain Therapist: https://www.mombraintherapist.com/ Facebook/Instagram @mombrain.therapist Mom's Temper Toolkit : Grab it here!   Join The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com

23 Helmi 202151min

Your bladder plays a huge role in labor! If it is full, it is taking up valuable space that baby needs to continue their descent down and out. You should be emptying your bladder frequently during labor—and that’s exactly what this episode is about! HeHe is diving into the why and when behind peeing often in labor. A 2017 study stated that postpartum hemorrhage occurs in 3% of births, but the CDC Foundation suggests that up to 70% of those may be avoidable. It’s been shared time and time again that having a full bladder can increase the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and this episode is going to spill the beans on what you need to know!   Join The Birth Lounge: www.TheBirthLounge.com/waitlist     Episode Resources: 2017 study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28502758/ CDC Foundation: https://www.cdcfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/ReportfromNineMMRCs.pdf National Institute for Children’s Health Quality: https://www.nichq.org/insight/taking-leading-cause-maternal-death-improving-postpartum-hemorrhage-care EBB: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-pitocin-during-the-third-stage-of-labor/ Maternal Mortality Review Information App: https://reviewtoaction.org/implement/getting-started ACOG: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2017/10/postpartum-hemorrhage ACOG Expansion: https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2017/09/acog-expands-recommendations-to-treat-postpartum-hemorrhage

19 Helmi 202115min