Birth, Baby, And Life

Can pregnancy exercise make labor and delivery harder? Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, joins me for today's episode to talk about how exercise impacts labor and delivery. You don't want to miss this episode as she busts myths and teaches you a balanced perspective on prenatal fitness! Things I discuss […] The post BBL 157: The Truth About Exercise and Childbirth with Deb Flashenberg appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Here's the truth - being a mama is hard work.  But it's also deeply rewarding and joyful work.  If you're healthy and feel good, the "ups and downs" of motherhood are an adventure - which is why self-care is essential for mamas. In this episode, I talk about self-care and what that looks like for […] The post BBL 156 Self-Care is Non-Negotiable for Moms appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Do you want to have a gentle, natural birth - with no tearing during the pushing stage?  "Mother-directed pushing" is something talked about a lot in natural birth circles… but does it really work?  How can you push your baby out without tearing?  That's what I cover in today's episode. Things I discuss in this […] The post BBL 155: Should You Use Mother-Directed Pushing? appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

How do you get ready for a healthy natural birth?  There are three pillars that clarify and simplify natural birth prep. This podcast episode covers those pillars and also details exciting upcoming changes to MamaBaby Birthing and my pregnancy programs! The post BBL Special: How to Prepare for a Natural Birth (and updates) appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Did you know that being outside in nature is good for babies - even newborns?  In fact, it's essential for babies and children to spend time in nature exploring.  This must-listen episode covers why being outside is vital for your child - and gives practical tips to make it happen! Topics I Cover in This […] The post BBL 154: Why You Need to Take Your Baby Outside appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Do you want to make special memories with your kids?  Do you hope to create a peaceful day-to-day routine for them?  Do you have more on your plate than you can ever get done in a day… so much to do that you feel you can’t create the home you want?  This episode covers exactly […] The post BBL 153: The Mom Hack That Gets Everything Done appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Wondering why you need to prepare to give birth if your body is made for birthing and if birth “just natural?”  The answer to this question paves the way to a smoother, safer, easier birth for you - and the best start for your baby <3 Topics I Cover in This Podcast:Isn’t natural birth “just natural?”What […] The post BBL 152: Why It’s Essential to Prepare for Natural Birth appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Can healthy food, satisfying meals, and even fancy feasts be possible while juggling home and family? This episode shares exactly how I’ve made fun, satisfying, and even fancy family meals a reality in our home - and how you can do the same in yours!Topics I Cover in This Podcast:Why I decided to model the French […] The post BBL 151: My Secret to Stress-Free Fancy Meals appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Do you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and like you’re not getting anything done?  Feeling burned out by the daily grind of parenting and housework?  How can you clear out the frustrating bottlenecks so you have time for what really matter?  That’s the life hack we’re covering in this week’s podcast!Topics I Cover in This PodcastThis strategy […] The post BBL 150: Step #1 in Creating the Home You Want appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

A healthy pregnancy begins before conception. Today’s episode outlines clear steps to take to prepare your body for conception, boost your fertility, and increase your child’s lifelong health. Contrary to popular belief, fertility is not pre-determined… …you can increase your fertility and greatly decrease your child’s chances of birth defects and health problems. You can also […] The post BBL 149: Preparing to Conceive a Healthy Baby appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Do you ever look longingly at Instagram, wishing you had that mom’s life? Today’s episode covers how to create a vision for your family - a vision that takes you from wishing you could step into someone else’s life to creating a life that you (and your family) truly love. Topics I Cover in This […] The post BBL 148: Create a Family Vision for a Life You Love appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

A “stalled labor” is one of the biggest fears women have about natural birth. “Failure to progress,” as it’s called in the medical lingo, can bring on interventions or even lead to a cesarean section. Fortunately there are a number of techniques you can try to get labor moving - and they’re effective. Listen in to […] The post BBL 147: How to Keep Labor MOVING! appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Do mealtimes at your house feel stressed, frazzled, or even non-existent? Is everything a blur of “hangry” people and picky eaters? Our family’s dinner times were feeling more like a battle zone - so we took on a 30-day challenge to get things right. Topics I Cover in This Podcast:How picky eaters and wrestling-match suppers […] The post BBL 146: The Great Dinner Challenge appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

The coronavirus quarantine of 2020 completely changed life for most families - and it had some unexpected benefits for pregnant mamas and for newborn babies. Babies gained weight more quickly, moms had fewer preemies, and stress lowered even during a global pandemic - today I talk about these effects and what you can take away […] The post Fewer Preemies, More Breastmilk: Lessons Learned from Quarantine appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Why do moms need to get moving? How does movement during pregnancy help prepare you for birth? And why do I say “movement” instead of exercise? Find it all out – and how to fit it into your day – in this episode! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Why I use the word “movement” […] The post How Mamas Can Find Time to Get Moving! appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Mamas are often overwhelmed with how to get meals on the table – but there are meal strategies that really do make it easier to prepare healthy meals for your family with minimal effort! This podcast episode covers some systems and secrets to help you keep everyone's belly full with less stress for you. Topics […] The post Making Meals Simple appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Is your home a complete mess – and you don't know how to get it back on track? In today's podcast I give you secret weapons that will help you get your home feeling fresh and clean even during the most overwhelming times of your life. I share my top tips from 18+ years of […] The post How to Catch Up on Housework appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

When life feels crazy and overwhelming, systems get life back on track so you have time to give your family the attention they need – and take some time for yourself, too. Systems and other practical tips round out part two of our series on managing the kids without a lot of help. Topics I […] The post “Mom Systems” to Save Your Sanity appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Are you trying to take care of your kids without a lot of help? Regardless of your situation – single mom, husband deployed, working, incarcerated… or if you have very little “hands on” help locally – the tips in today's podcast show you how you can handle it with grit and grace. Topics I Cover […] The post Managing the Kids Without a Lot of Help appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.

Do you have trouble keeping weight on while breastfeeding? Find that you're feeling depleted and fatigued, but want to keep up your milk supply – and your energy – for your baby? This episode will reveal what keeps weight on, milk rich, and mama and baby happy! Topics I Cover in This Podcast: Why some […] The post How to Keep Up the Weight While Breastfeeding appeared first on Natural Birth and Baby Care.com.