Mom Friends

Ep. 57: Q&A! Tests needed in each trimester, Surviving postpartum just mom & dad, Top nursing bras, Postpartum intrusive thoughts & More Oct 29, 2024

Another ask anything, any topic, QA episode to catch up and answer your questions. Always fun to sprinkle these!

What tests are needed in each trimester?
Did meditation help Remi during pregnancy and postpartum, is she meditating now?
Who is Laura's doula support?
Who is Remi's Reiki contact?
How to survive postpartum if it is only mom and dad?
Nursing bra & pumping bra recommendations
When preparing for birth of baby 2 or 3, tips to help with older kids.
How was the introduction of Simba and Opie? How is Simba acting around her?
How to decide if doctor is the right one to deliver my baby at the very beginning?
Any experience with PPD or anxiety? If so how to manage?
Should you remove a tongue tie?
What's Opie's personality as a 2m old?
How to boost milk supply?
How is Opie in car rides?
What is the newborn screening test?

Products recommended in this episode:
Doona stroller
Thumbtrack app
Austin Reiki Krisztina Dean 424-644-9362
LA Reiki Claudia 424.344.8632 (say Laura Gimbert referred she doesn’t go to anyone’s house without personal referral)
Bodily bra

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Ep. 56. Remi's newborn experience. Night routine, schedule, partner support, favorite newborn products & more. Oct 22, 2024

In this weeks episode we focus on Remi's newborn routine and all of the things that have helped her:

When did she start implementing a night routine and what is it like?
Current day to day schedule at 8 weeks?
Most used baby product essentials?
How does she soothe Opie when she's crying?
When is she going back to regular work and what is the plan for Opie?
How has Nate been helping?
Does Opie have colic?
Does Opie spit or vomit a lot?
How to deal with baby acne and has Opie had it?

Tune in and catch up!
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- all terrain stroller
- burp cloths
- bassinet
- lounger
- newborn bath
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- playmat
- carrier
- bw cards

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Ep. 55: Remi's breastfeeding experience. Is she pumping or formula feeding too? When did she introduce the bottle? Favorite foods to support breastfeeding? Oct 15, 2024

We finally catch up on Remi's newborn breastfeeding experience from week 0 to 7, which is the most intense and challenging learning stage.

Did she have colostrum before birth?
Did she store colostrum?
When did her milk come in?
What things helped her milk come in?
What was the feeding schedule the first 2 weeks?
What is the current feeding schedule now once she passed birth weight?
How did she trust on Opie swallowing vs nibbling?
How did she know she was gaining weight?
Where does she breastfeed at night and who helps?
Is she building up a freezer stash and how?
When did she start pumping and when does she pump? Which pump does she like most?
Has she introduced formula?
When did she introduce a bottle and which one?
What foods help her milk supply most?
Is Opie sleeping in her room with her?
What was the most helpful tool of education that she did before baby to help breastfeeding now?
Seeing how things are going, how long does she think she'll breastfeed for?

So much to catch up on, tune in!
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Bottles
Pump
Book1
Book2
Breast massager
Breastfeeding pillow

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 54: Different type of postpartum support, costs & how to find it, Postpartum red flags & more. Oct 08, 2024

We continue to explore Remi's first 6 weeks postpartums with more like, how she's feeling with her phyiscal recovery, the help she has, more symptoms she's experienced, if she's meditating through postpartum and how her parent's visit was. And Laura shares some postpartum red flags to keep an eye out for. Another great early postpartum conversation!
Products recommended:

multivitamin code LAURA
Glucose test reel & alternatives
Postpartum doula / nanny websites to research from:
doulamatch.net
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ahma.com
hellomeela.com
bornbir.com

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 53: Remi's First Month Postpartum Experience. Physical, emotional and logistics. Sep 24, 2024

In this episode we recap how Remi has been doing this first month postpartum.
Physically: how did she heal from her 1st degree tear and swelling, favorite postpartum products, how did she feel overall with other aches and pains, how postpartum bleeding has been, what has her activity level been...
Mentally and emotionally: did she experience the baby blues, has she been crying, did she feel the hormone drop, has she noticed any postpartum depression, what has helped her mood and energy most?
And logistically: what kind of help has she had, what has she delegated, what was most helpful to plan to have around the house, how her schedule is like, what Nate role has been...
SO MUCH MORE to catch up on postpartum recovery, experience, evolving schedule, breastfeeding & newborn care, stay tuned for more.
And head to @momfriendspod and submit your added postpartum experience questions through the story box or DMs if you missed it.

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 52: Remi's Birth Q&A! Any regrets? Top pain management tool? Top tip for partners to prepare? Sep 17, 2024

In this episode Remi answers all of your questions to get even more details about her wild birth:

How would you describe the pain? How painful do you rate it? Was it what you expected?
Looking back is there anything you'd change about preparing and planning for labor? Or did you feel like you did everything you could to prep?
If you had to do labor and delivery all over again, what would you do differently, if anything? Do you wish you had gotten an epidural close to arrival instead? Would you have declined the pitocin?
Would you have another hospital birth, if you had another one?
Anything you would change for your next birth?
Should I suggest hospital staff to suggest positions through all labor or should that come from a doula I bring only?
Were you worried about pooping while pushing?
Was any of the 3 doctors you had your actual OB?
Had you met the second OB, the one that was awful, beforehand?
Can you request a specific room in advanced?
What do you think caused contractions to slow down when they were already at 1-2min and 10cm? What did you feel was the reason as to why you were 10cm dilated, but things weren’t progressing?
I heard an epidural was only avail until a certain point n labor, is it true?
What would you advice for partners to know before to support labor?
Any tips to refuse interventions like the c section or cervical checks?
What was the ONE most efficient way to manage pain?
Did Nate have gloves to cut the cord?
How to deal with rude staff? I experienced it and I was so sad. Any tips in success in communicating with them and not letting them disrupt your mindset?
What was the final position that you pushed in, did you try other positions when you were actively pushing with the last doctor?
How long did you wait for delayed cord clamping?

Tune in and find out these and much more!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 51: Remi's birth story Part II: 35h Hospital active labor, 15h Pushing, Immediate Postpartum, Challenges & Lessons Sep 10, 2024

In this episode we continue navigating through Remi's incredible, intense, beautiful (and exhausting, ha) birth story.
From where we left off last episode. We cover from checking into the hospital to 35h later, pushing baby Opie! Including the many challenges we faced, the mindset doula techniques that were most helpful for Remi to handle contractions, positions we tried, struggles, and the 15h pushing experience (yes, it's not a typo, FIFTEEN!).

Tune in and come with us on this wild ride!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Ep. 50: Remi's birth story Part I. Natural and spontaneous induction & Early labor Sep 03, 2024

In this episode we tell you all of the natural induction methods Remi tried before going into labor completely spontaneously and naturally at 40w2d, and we also provide you all of the rest of the natural induction methods you can try!

We go into detail on exactly how labor began as the start of the birth story laboring at home for 10h, including her water breaking, her contractions getting to 2min apart, the car ride and the checking into the hospital.
Bare with us if the energy is low in this episode as we are both tired but happy to finally share this part one ans subscribe for the 35h birth story part 2 next week :)

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Ep. 49: Remi's breastfeeding goals and prep, Laura's experiences, & breastfeeding products! Aug 20, 2024

In a previous episode (44) we brought in a lactation consultant to talk about newborn breastfeeding education and preparation! But in this episode, we dive deeper into our PERSONAL breastfeeding journeys.

Exactly what Remi has done to prepare
What Remi's breastfeeding goals are as a first time mom
Laura's x2 breastfeeding experiences and lessons learned
Laura's top breastfeeding prep tips
Laura's new goals on breastfeeding her third
And the top breastfeeding products to have handy when preparing to welcome a new baby!

Another great, informational and relatable episode for any mom-to-be or new mom!

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A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
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Ep. 48: Remi's final birth plan! labor goals, after birth goals and plan Bs! Aug 13, 2024

In this episode we go through all of the final birth options and goals as Remi is approaching the big day.
We talk about why she chose each option for every stage of labor, what her plan Bs are, her birth mindset when it comes to the last few weeks, and exactly what the plans are for Laura to make it to her birth, in person, from California to Texas!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Ep. 47: Third trimester pregnancy symptoms, Remedies, & Red flags! Aug 06, 2024

In this episode we give you a little update on Laura's anatomy scan experience as well as Remi's third trimester aches and pains, and we dive deep into third trimester symptoms, including Braxton hicks, sciatica pain, heartburn, stretchmarks, hemorrhoids, frequent urination, exhaustion, insomnia, swelling and much more; while also providing you with some easy home remedies, prevention methods and red flags to be aware of.
A great episode for anyone going through the third trimester, or who will be going through it soon and wants to know what to expect and things to keep in mind to minimize these very common aches and pains.

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Ep. 46: Q&A! Weirdest pregnancy symptoms? Is Remi planning to breastfeed? Biggest birth anxiety? What does epidural do to the baby? & More! Jul 30, 2024

Another Q&A episode to catch up on both pregnancy journeys as well as to answer all of your personal questions no matter the topics: doula questions, ttc, pregnancy, birth, life, a little bit of everything.

How much weight did Remi gain by trimester?
Between all 3 pregnancies what's the weirdest pregnancy symptom Laura has experienced?
Is Remi planning to breastfeed?
How do you deal with preparing the kids for a new sibling through pregnancy to avoid jealousy?
What is Remi most excited for about birth and what is she most anxious about?What do we plan to do when babies come, will we still do weekly episodes?
What changes have Remi and Nate made to their regular lifestyle to prepare for baby?
Is it harder for petite women to have a successful vaginal birth?
How do you handle midday exhaustion?
What does the epidural do to the baby?
Has Nate felt the baby and what has been his reaction?
Do first time moms give birth before or after due date?

Tune in and find out!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 45: Big pregnancy journey updates! Remi's week 31-36 and Laura's week 15-20. Pains, new symptoms, challenges & more Jul 23, 2024

In this episode we go through personal journey updates from the last month.
Remi's mid third trimester and Laura's mid second trimester: new symptoms, new aches and pains, new feelings, doctor appointments, and much more.

A fun catch-up conversation. Join us!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
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Ep. 44: Newborn Breastfeeding: Colostrum, Frequency, Signs of Hunger, Boosting supply, Mistakes, Challenges & More. With lactation consultant Gina Motsay Jul 16, 2024

We welcome Gina Motsay to chat about breastfeeding preparation and education! She is a private practice lactation consultant with a holistic evidence based approach, providing comprehensive and patient centered care, and a mom of five, including twins.
She answers many amazing questions including:

Benefits of meeting with a lactation consultant BEFORE giving birth
Colostrum production, does everyone produce it through pregnancy? Do we need to collect it before baby is born? If so, how, and how to store it?
How to know if baby is getting colostrum if exclusively breastfeeding?
How do you detect a tongue tie? Do you need to rule it out with a doctor/lactation consultant or are there signs you can see as a mom?
What are let downs?
What are some early signs of newborn hunger?
How frequently should newborns feed during the day, and night?
How long is a typical newborn session and how to know that they are done?
Signs to know your newborn is getting enough milk
Best supply boosting tips and does what mom eat, really affect supply?
How to balance exclusively BF but occasionally pumping so dad can feed?
What is your recommendation when it comes to breast pumps?
What are the most common mistakes new mom's make when it comes to breast feeding? And pumping?
How to prevent breast engorgement, clogged ducts and mastitis? What to do if you do get mastitis?
Can you do Botox while breastfeeding?

And you can find Gina & book an in person session or online session below:
Website
Instagram
Book a session

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 43: Postpartum Mom Care Prep Tips. Feel at your best physically & emotionally to take care of your newborn Jul 09, 2024

Laura goes through all of the postpartum mom care essentials we need to recover physically, as well as all of the activities and habits we can consider for the postpartum stage to take care of our body, mind and soul.
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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Ep. 42: Postpartum Planning. Outsourcing, Delegating, Setting boundaries, And our personal take Jul 02, 2024

In this episode we go through all of the things you can do to PLAN for postpartum ahead. Because although we know there needs to be flexibility, planning, outsourcing and creating is key for everything to flow as smooth as possible.
We go through a list of ideas inside of each category you can plan for including:

Home cleaning
Home organizing & logistics
Food
Toddler & siblings
Nights
Body: physical and emotional
Partner
Visitors, rules & boundaries

Remi also shares her plans and Laura shares how she planned for her first baby's arrival, something that made her thrive through that first postpartum stage even with no family or nanny around.

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 41: Newborn options: Vaccines, Eye ointment, Vitamin K, Schedules, Immune System boosting, Red flags & more with Pediatritian Dr. Joel Warsh Jun 25, 2024

In this episode Dr. Joel Warsh, board-certified pediatrician and father, joins us to chat all about the newborn stage and options that we moms have to get more informed, educated, and have better resources to be able to make informed decisions!

He answers questions like:

What are your TOP 3 questions to ask when it comes to interviewing a pediatrician when a mom is pregnant?
What are your thoughts on the TDAP vaccine when pregnant?
Hepatitis B vaccine: What is it, and why would our baby need it or not need it at birth?
Vitamin K, what is it and why would our babies need it or not need it?
What is the hospital's eye ointment and why would our babies need it or not need it?
When is best to bathe our newborns?
When should newborns recover their birth weight by? And when is it a true concern and supplementing is needed?
How often should we wake the newborns up during this sleepy first couple of weeks?
At what point can we allow THEM to let us know day vs night?
How frequent should newborns pee and poop during those weeks to have confirmation that they are eating properly?
What are the top tips to protect their immune system when it comes to our lifestyle and boundaries with social outings and people?
Do all babies need to follow the CDC recommended vaccine schedule? Do we as moms have flexibility to choose the quantity and schedule of our kid's vaccines? What are your favorite vaccine resources to get informed?
Do all breastfed babies need Vitamin D supplement?
What's the best newborn routine "schedule" to follow.
When do you recommend adding a nighttime routine?
What are your recommendations of things to look for in a nanny or daycare?
Any red flags to keep an eye out for? Their breathing patterns? Noises? Skin rashes? Fever? Congestion?
How would you treat a low fever?
When is it time to take baby to the pediatrician or urgent care instead?

This and much more, a great listen for first time moms and even moms of multiples who want to make better, more informed decisions this time around! There's always so much room to learn and grow.

And below, you'll find info on Dr Joel Warsh:
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Book prerelease
Parenting community
Supplements

Request preview of book chapters:
drgator@integrativepediatric

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 40: Laura's two empowering unmedicated birth stories & Lessons learned Jun 18, 2024

In this episode we dive deep into Laura's two empowering birth stories.
Why she decided on having out-of-hospital, unmedicated, birth center births, the exact details on how they each began and how they progressed, the lessons she learned each time, and what she aims to do differently for her third birth!
A great, positive birth episode you'll want to tune into to get into the right birth headspace.
FOR REFERENCE. Free standing independent Birth Center in S. Pasadena was former Del Mar Birth Center, now new birth center (new owners, same design) called Moxi Birth.

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
And remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!
This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 39: Laura's gender reveal! How she "knew", Asking baby for signs, NIPT testing & More Jun 11, 2024

In this episode we go into all of the details on Laura's gender reveal: how she found out, how she asked her baby for gender confirmation signs, her reaction, how she told Remi, how she told her family and everyone's reaction. She also goes into detail about the NIPT elective test, tips on how to navigate Natera's platform and find out the results sooner, if she has a name picked and her early 2nd trimester experience.
She also answers a lot of doula questions in the Mom Friends Chat section including epidural concerns, how to avoid an induction if it is not medically necessary, energy tips for pregnancy and more!
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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 38: Remi says goodbye to the 2nd Trimester! Glucose test, Early 3rd Trimester tips, Weight gain & More Jun 04, 2024

In this episode we go through some updates from Remi's end of the second trimester, including her glucose test and baby shower.
Then we move forward with some early third trimester mind and body tips, and discuss our weight gains so far in our pregnancies and how that can fluctuate and vary so much.
We end the episode with the NEW Mom Friends Chat, a section of questions from YOU that we will start including at the end of every regular update episode, to make sure we keep responding to your questions whether they are from our journeys, opinions, your own struggles or tips needed on life/pregnancy/birth/postpartum/motherhood, or doula questions! Keep submitting them via DM, question boxes or email momfriendspod@gmail.com

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A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 37: Laura’s Pregnancy Q&A. Due date, Gender guesses, Socially projected fears of having another baby & More May 28, 2024

In this episode we find out more on Laura’s first trimester, all of the socially projected fears set in her subconscious that she had to work through and break along exactly how, and future plans. Including:

- When is she due?
- What age differences will the kids have?
- Fears of a bigger age gap?
- Is she planning on finding out the gender before birth? What does she think she is having?
- What is she, the kids and Nathan all hoping for?
- Will Laura still be able to support Remi's labor and delivery?
- Would she consider a 4th to give this one another sibling closer in age?
- What type of car does she planning on driving with three kids?
- How did she motivate herself to work out through 1st Trimester?
- How did she feel being pregnant with two kids to take care of?
- When did she start showing?
- Home or birth center?
- Will Sofia and Beckham be at the birth?

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A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 36: Surprise, Laura's pregnant! Deciding on having a third baby, Third pregnancy lessons, First trimester symptoms & more May 21, 2024

In this episode we finally open up about the secret we have been keeping for a while: Laura is also pregnant!

Laura tells us about the thought process behind deciding on having baby number three (something she had been going back and forth for years), how her third pregnancy first trimester experience has been comparing it to the other two pregnancies, new pregnancy lessons, all of the wild symptoms and much more, including how she told Remi and the kids!

Tune in and catch up to speed.

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Ep. 35: How your birth partner can support you in all stages of labor May 14, 2024

In this episode we go through all of the different possibilities of how a partner (your husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom or sister) can help you through all different stages of labor: from early labor at home, through the car ride to the hospital or birth center, active labor, pushing and immediate postpartum.

A great episode to listen with your partner and be able to have open conversations about options and goals before labor even begins.

Remi also explains some lessons she learned from having two families with three kids, ages 2 months, 1 year and 3 year olds, live with them for a week! A great preview of realistic expectations.

Enjoy!

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Ep. 34: Birth Plan Part 2. Labor pain relief, Nutrition, Pushing positions, Immediate postpartum options May 07, 2024

In this episode we continue going through the birth plan options including pain relief techniques, labor nutrition, labor and pushing positions and all of the immediate postpartum options that we have to choose from.

Remi also explains some of her goals and details of her very own birth plan.

Tune in and take notes!

MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!

We will be giving away a package of beauty & self care products to one lucky mama on Mother's Day! All you need to do is follow us on @momfriendspod and stay tuned for a story that will go live on 5/12 with all of the goodies and instructions to confirm entry. The winner will be announced 48h later, on Tuesday May 14th! Good luck!

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Ep. 33: Birth Plan Part 1. Mindset, Induction, Ambiance & early labor goals Apr 30, 2024

In this episode we go through some of the techniques Laura has been teaching Remi to get her mindset ready for labor, and Remi explains some of the things she has been doing lately to practice for it ahead.
We also start talking about Remi's birth plan (part 1) where we cover all of her goals and wishes for early labor including induction, room ambiance, when to go to the hospital and more.
Another great episode to listen to with a pen and paper. Enjoy!
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Ep. 32: Pregnancy Q&A with Nate! Pregnancy challenges, excitement and fears on raising a girl, parenting and more! Apr 23, 2024

We get Nate back on the pod to now answer some pregnancy questions including:

Have you always wanted kids?
How did you feel about choosing the gender through IVF process, did you have a preference at first?
What are you most excited about having a girl?
What's your greatest fear of being a girl dad?
What challenges you think you'll face?
Did you have any anxiety during the first trimester?
In a perfect world how many kids would you want to have?
As you both prepare to be mom and dad, what's the most challenging thing you have experienced?
What's your plan for taking care of farm while sleep deprived or with a baby? Will you hire help for the farm?
Who takes care of the farm when you leave town and does this mean you will never travel with Remi and baby girl?
How has the pregnancy affected you?
Have you been snacking more because of her pregnancy?
Will you share baby duties?
Anything you are both doing to prep for parenting?
How did you guys feel about telling friends about doing IVF? Did you tell right away through every step of the process?
How is your family, are they excited as well?
Are you guys planning on having both families over as soon as she is born?

Tune in and find out!

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Ep. 31: Remi's gender reveal & Anatomy Scan Experience Apr 16, 2024

In this episode Remi shares the gender of the baby and the story behind selecting that embryo for this second transfer. Was the other embryo the same gender? Was it different? She finally opens up about all the journey details!

We also go through her anatomy scan experience and results.

Tune in and catch up!

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Ep. 30: Baby Registry Special part 2. Baby gear, feeding and extra essentials! Apr 09, 2024

In this special Baby Registry episode, part 2, we go through all of the baby items, and rank them on an essential scale, taking into account mamas lifestyles and different needs. We also go through what's worth the splurge and what's not worth the investment.

We divided this episode into 2 parts, in our previous episode we covered clothing, bathing, nursery, diapers and health items! This week we cover baby gear, feeding, and extras as well as what's voted most unused items by YOU!

Get a pen and paper because you will need to take notes on this one too!
PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Remi's stroller
Remi's car seat
Doona
Pacifier
Playmat
Haakaa
Lactation massager

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Ep. 29: Baby Registry Special part 1. Clothing, bathing, nursery essentials? What's worth the spluge? Apr 02, 2024

In this special Baby Registry episode, we go through all of the baby items, and rank them on an essential scale, taking into account mamas lifestyles and different needs, while Laura also advises Remi on which items are essential for her lifestyle and needs.

We also go through what's worth the splurge and what's not worth the investment.

We divided this episode into 2 parts, and in this first part we go over: Clothing, bathing, nursery, diapers and health items! Next week we'll cover baby gear, feeding, and extras as well as what's voted most unused items by YOU!

Get a pen and paper because you will need to take notes on this one.

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Ep. 28: Week 19 update, Pregnancy weight gain, Lowering stress in pregnancy & Pregnancy Affirmations Mar 26, 2024

This episode gives you an update on week 19 including an OB appointment, we talk about pregnancy weight gain, the risks of having stress in pregnancy, as well as options to lower our stress levels including helpful affirmations for this pregnancy stage, to keep a good headspace.
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Ep. 27: Pregnancy update weeks 13-17, Second trimester tips & Baby shower plans Mar 19, 2024

In this episode we go through all updates from week 13th to 17th, including the new OBGYN Remi shifted to and why, 2nd trimester tips, the start of the baby registry, what Remi has bought so far for baby, and her baby shower plans!
Enjoy :)

Products mentioned in this episode:

Diastasis Recti & Pelvic floor App code LAURA10 for a discount
Babylist registry app
Pregnancy pillow
Nontoxic belly oil & option2, option3, option4

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Ep. 26: First trimester weeks 8-12, Telling parents & Choosing the right OBGYNs Mar 12, 2024

In this episode Remi goes through her symptoms during the last weeks of the first trimester, weeks 8 through 12,explains how it was telling her parents, and her experience graduating from shots & fertility clinic!

We also go through how some of the main questions to ask OBGYNs and why it's important to do so.

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Ep. 25: Special Pregnancy QA: How far along? Any names picked? How much was IVF? Mar 05, 2024

On this week's special pregnancy QA episode we get back to so many of your questions regarding Remi's pregnancy so far including:

How far along is she?
How many eggs did she retrieve each time?
Does she have names picked out?
How has she hidden the belly all this time?
Does she know the gender and will/when will she be announcing?
How much did she spend on the whole IVF journey until the successful pregnancy?
What is the meaning of a rainbow baby?
What is she most excited for?
Why does she want kids?
Is she taking any birth classes?
Is she planning a hospital or home birth?
What's the first adventure she wants to bring mini one?

Tune in and find out!
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Ep. 24: Remi is pregnant! Feb 27, 2024

YES. REMI IS PREGNANT!

In this episode we update you from week 4 to 8. We go through the BETA pregnancy test blood work results, and first handful of baby scans confirming the pregnancy was progressing properly, and Remi provides all of her pregnancy updates including symptoms, feelings and much more.

Laura also provides some basic initial pregnancy tips and nausea relief tips for that very common first trimester sickness!

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Ep. 23: Post embryo transfer symptoms, Home pregnancy test results Feb 20, 2024

Remi is 9 days post embryo transfer, and we go through all of her potential pregnancy symptoms, mindset struggles, as well as the first pregnancy home test results!

Is Remi pregnant again? Tune in and find out all of the details!

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Ep. 22: IVF Embryo Transfer #2 and Remi's husband joins us to chat IVF from a male perspective, biggest lessons, tips & more! Feb 13, 2024

On this episode Remi transfers her last embryo and Nate joins us to chat all about his IVF experience.

He shares his perspective, thoughts, lessons and tips navigating IVF, miscarriage, failure, and grief. He also chats about preparing mentally and physically for the journey, how to support the female partner, best ways to support him as a male partner going through IVF, how to keep the relationship strong through the extreme ups and downs, as well as the biggest lessons he has learned and taken away from all of this.

We hope you enjoy it and send Remi lots of sticky vibes!

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Ep. 21: Second embryo transfer preparation, Reiki for TTC & other spiritual and mental practices Feb 06, 2024

As Remi is getting ready for embryo transfer number two, her last embryo, she steps up her game and lets us know everything new that she is trying to ensure this is IT!
She goes deep into mind & soul preparation especially, as she is in a rough place mentally after her miscarriage, and failed second egg retrieval.
Tune in and listen to all of the things she does to shift the mindset from negative, to positive and hopeful again.
And send lots of good vibes!!
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Ep. 20: Spirit Babies: How to know they are here, How To Communicate, Our readings with Emily Greene Jan 30, 2024

In this episode we bring in Emily Greene, a spirit baby expert who is able to connect with the soul's of the children that we are meant to have. She answers all of our questions in detail including:

How to know if we have spirit babies around us?
How to know when they are ready to come to earth?
How to communicate with them?
What happens to spirit babies after miscarriages?
Are spirit babies assigned to us karmically?
Are spirit babies past life family members?
How to recognize a brand-new soul and how to guide them?
How to call in a new spirit baby?
Why do spirit babies choose us as parents?
Why would spirit babies choose harmful environments?
& much more

Emily also does a full spirit baby reading with Remi, to see if her spirit baby is ready to come and see if the gender aligns with the last embryo baby, and with Laura, to see if she has more spirit babies waiting for a potential third baby

If you are interested in discovering more on Emily you can find her:

On Instagram
On her podcast
Join the waitlist to work with her
And you can email her for any questions emilythemediuminfo@gmail.com

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Ep 19. Q&A: Our parenting styles, Where to find a doula, Minimizing diastasis recti & more Jan 23, 2024

Another Q&A episode answering all of your personal, doula and journey questions including:

- How did Remi and Nate meet
- Where to find a doula
- Best type of belly wrap support for postpartum
- Tips for transitioning back to work after 12 weeks maternity leave
- How to prevent or minimize diastasis recti
- When did Remi know it was time to do IVF
- What does Laura recommend for the first trimester
- When to strategically do acupuncture when TTC if budget is an issue
- Remi's baby nursery's aesthetic design vision
- What does Remi think her parenting style will be
- Are we planning on having our partners on the podcast as guests
- How is Nate doing through the IVF process

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Prenatal Multivitamin for TTC & Pregnancy: code MOMFRIENDS for 25% off
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Hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to submit your questions for the next Q&A, or want to submit spirit baby questions for epiosde 20, go to our Instagram @momfriendspod and submit them on stories question box, DM us, or email us at momfriendspod@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!

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Ep 18. Polyp Removal Hysteroscopy & Logistics Checklist Before Pregnancy Jan 16, 2024

In this episode Remi explains her experience and recovery from polyp removal surgery.
While Laura provides us with a list of logistic things to do, things to think about, and conversations to have with our partners while trying to conceive (also helpful for those who are currently pregnant).
You will want pen and paper for this!

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Ep 17. Third egg retrieval or second embryo transfer? Tips on manifesting your dream life Jan 09, 2024

We finally have Remi's update on her choice: will she be doing another round of egg retrieval (her third!) or, will she be transferring one of her very few embryos left?

She also opens up about exactly how many embryos she has left from round one.
The episode ends with our manifesting strategies and how we each have created our dream life, providing you tangible tips too!

For those looking to manifest, here's our cheat sheet:

Set high vibrations
Remove negative vibrations
Remove limiting believes
Have a theme for the year, know what you want
Be specific with actions for each goal
Block time for each goal
Create to-do lists, habit trackers
Create vision boards

All details in the episode, enjoy and go manifest your goals!

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Ep 16. New Year Special: Our 2023 accomplishments, Our 2024 new goals Jan 02, 2024

In this special episode we go through all of what we have achieved in 2023, personally and professionally, because looking back and acknowledging the wins is important to be grateful and celebrate every big and small milestone. We also go through the goals we have NOT accomplished and discuss why, which helps us set better intentions for the following year.

We also discuss our 2024 new year goals to get more clarity on our new year actions and intentions.

Weddings?

Babies?

Books?

Travels?

Projects?

Products?

Investments?
New healthy habits?

Tune in and see what's in store for the new year.

And HAPPY 2024 EVERYONE!

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Ep. 15: Unexpected second egg retrieval experience, Devastating news Dec 26, 2023

This is a wild update on Remi's journey with many unexpected news and experiences.

The episode starts off with a potential miscarriage reason discovery, and next steps to take care of that before a future implantation, it then goes over Remi's second egg retrieval, a traumatic recovery, and some devastating news.

A lot to process after this episode, but as always, we talk about how the mindset game and a good support system keeps us moving forward.

Lots of love and happy holidays to all of you!

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Ep. 14: Human Design. Living in alignment, Being the mother you're meant to be, With Leah McCloud Dec 19, 2023

This is an incredible self-awareness episode where you will be able to learn about yourself and how YOU were designed to be.
You will be able to understand your energy type and how to use it as a great tool for living in your true purpose. A blueprint to how you have been *designed* to use and get your energy and express your gifts most authentically. Including being the mother you are meant to be.
Before starting this pod, get your chart for free here, so you can get personalized tips as you listen.
In this episode, we chat with Leah from The Design of You @thedesignofyou who is a Human Design expert. She goes through our charts as we analyze how we are each built, and give tons of tangible tips on how to use our unique gifts to live into alignment and manifest our dream life as well as embrace the essence of who we are, specifically in our role as mothers or mothers to be.
You can also use code MOMFRIENDS for 20% off when:

A perfect episode and tools as we wrap up 2023, and enter 2024 with more clarity, being able to set better aligned goals and intentions.

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Ep. 13: Adoption. Our thoughts, Domestic vs international, Open vs closed, Agency vs Attorney, with Amber Mamian Dec 12, 2023

In this episode we chat about adoption, because motherhood also comes through adoption. We get informed and raise awareness on the topic.
We go through our personal perspective on potentially becoming adoptive moms and if we feel called to adopt, as well as chat with Amber Mamian who is a mom of six and has adopted twice, to find out more information about adoption through her experience.
We talk about international vs domestic, open vs closed, agency vs attorney, adopting a newborn vs toddler, fears and struggles that come with, the waiting game of adoption, and we even talk about pregnancy after adoption, pregnancy after miscarriage and pregnancy/parenting in your 40s vs 20s!
You can find Amber on Instagram, Facebook, and her blog, where you can read all details about her adoption experiences.

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Ep 12. Q&A: Did Remi know the gender of the baby, Why not share specific result numbers, Exercises to make natural birth easier & much more! Dec 05, 2023

Another Q&A episode where we get back to your questions, including:
- Why trying for kids now rather than after wedding?
- Nutrition tips before embryo transfer
- How to mentally prepare for pregnancy test results
- Why does Remi not talk about specific number results
- Would Remi tell everyone that she is pregnant right away again, or wait next time
- How long do we need to wait to do another IVF transfer
- Is having sex safe during the two week wait? For natural conception
- Did Remi know the gender of the embryo she miscarried?
- Was it a PGT-A tested embryo?
- Does Remi have any conditions or just Nate?
- Information about D&C vs D&E after miscarriage
- Any exercise to help make natural birth easier?
- Is Laura's doula work with Remi different because of the friendship?
- When are we going to be in real time?
- Can you speak more to spirit babies, what happens with babies that are born into horrible situations and parents?

Tune in, and listen to these answers and more!

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Ep. 11: Miscarriage, Spirit babies & Next steps Nov 28, 2023

In this episode, we go through Remi's miscarriage experience, physically and mentally, while Laura provides tips on how to cope.

We cover potential miscarriage reasons, and how to keep a positive mindset while allowing yourself to grieve the loss.

We also share tips on how to communicate with spirit babies which can be helpful for those waiting to become mothers.

Finally, we talk about the next steps in Remi's journey.

Hope you enjoy this beautiful episode, and lots of love to all of you that have experienced, or are experiencing, a miscarriage too.

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep 10. IVF Pregnancy test results, Now what? Nov 21, 2023

In this highly awaited episode, we take you through a roller coaster ride of symptoms and emotions from Remi's pregnancy test results to some unexpected news from the doctor.

Thanks for being here xo
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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
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This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep. 9: Remi's first egg retrieval, embryo transfer, and results. Surrendering the mind through IVF Nov 14, 2023

In this episode we cover Remi's first egg retrieval experience, her results, and first embryo transfer experience.

We also discuss how to surrender the mind, and provide some tips for the two week wait.
Tune in to catch up. Let's go!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
And remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!
This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep 8. Q&A: Biggest regrets and fears, Navigating infertility and relationships, Postpartum tips and much more! Nov 07, 2023

In this episode we respond to your questions again; a fun way to get to know us more with personal and emotional questions, get specific educational information, and get sneak peeks of what is to come.

Some of the questions we get back to:

How do you stay positive during hard times
Best time to take an ovulation test
How to know if my partner will be a good dad
Is having a kid with a midwife safe in your 40s
What are some of the fears that Remi has when becoming a mother
What effect does Botox or fillers have on women while TTC
Should we have sex every day for optimal conception
Has infertility affected the relationship with Nate
When in your cycle is it most effective to do acupuncture to boost fertility
How to support a friend who has miscarried when you are pregnant?
Does Remi regret not freezing her eggs younger
Meditation techniques and guides to help with unmedicated birth
What to do if you are ready for kids but partner is not
How to handle body changes with fertility treatments
How involved are Remi's parents in the whole journey to motherhood
How many cycles is Remi willing to try
Top postpartum tips
Do couples need to have the same cultural or religious backgrounds to raise a family together?

Tune in for all of these answers and much more.

And you can send us your questions for the next Q&A episode via DM on Instagram at @momfriendspod or at momfriendspod@gmail.com

Products mentioned in this episode:
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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
And remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!
This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep 7. Marriage before babies? First egg retrieval prep, Differences between fresh & frozen embryo transfers Oct 31, 2023

In this episode we chat about our thoughts on marriage before kids: Remi tells us if she cares to be engaged or married before pregnancy / before the baby comes, and her plans on getting married.

Remi also tells us the physical and emotional symptoms she's' experienced through her first egg retrieval preparation, Laura discusses the differences between fresh and frozen embryo transfers, and Remi explains what route she is personally taking and why!
Tune in, catch up, and remember to submit the questions for our next Q&A episode (ep 8) through our IG @momfriendspod or email us at momfriendspod@gmail.com

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
And remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!
This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep 6. Remi's IUI results, How to choose a fertility doctor, Mindset techniques during ttc Oct 24, 2023

In this episode, Remi shares her pregnancy test result after her first IUI treatment. She also explains why she is switching fertility clinics and how to look for a good one, based on her experience.

Laura also gives tips on how to find a great OB or midwife and provides mindset tips on the two week wait with gratitude and affirmation techniques to help ease stress during this anxious time!

Tune in and give us feedback on social media!

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Screen Deep
A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
And remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!
This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep 5. Optimizing cycle syncing, Remi's emotional 2 week wait, Potential early pregnancy symptoms Oct 17, 2023

Remi talks about how she experienced the emotional 2 week wait, as she's waiting for her pregnancy results after her first IUI treatment. She talks about her current symptoms and Laura goes over all of the possible early pregnancy symptoms and how those can sometimes be, or be confused for, cycle symptoms too.

Laura also goes through how to optimize our cycle: how to eat, exercise and use our brains through each of the the 4 stages of the cycle, so we can better support our bodies and hormones through the shifts, whether you are trying to conceive or not.

A great educational, and emotional episode, tune in!

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Ep 4. Q&A: Remi’s treatment cost, overcoming fear of labor, how to support someone going through fertility treatments and more Oct 10, 2023

In this episode we respond to your questions; a fun way to get to know us more with personal and emotional questions, get specific educational information, and get sneak peeks of what is to come later in this roller coaster of a season!
Some of the questions we get back to:
- Does Remi feel worried about sharing your journey before knowing the outcome?
- How to overcome the fear of labor?
- Is 40 too old to have a kid?
- How to know if your OB is a good one?
- Differences between a midwife and a doula?
- Is it possible to track ovulation if I don't have my period back yet?
- Did Remi's insurance cover ANY fertility treatment and how much has she paid?
Tune in for all of these answers and much more.
Products mentioned in this episode:
Moms Complete Multivitamin code MOMFRIENDS for 25% off
Master Your Pregnancy Birth and Postpartum Bundle Course Code MOMFRIENDS for a limited time 40% off (A year of doula education, empowerment and guidance from pre conception, through the whole pregnancy, birth prep, and postpartum including newborn care, mom care, and breastfeeding)

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Follow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspod
You can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbert
And remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!
This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

Ep 3. Remi's First Fertility Treatment & our TTC Experiences Oct 03, 2023

In this episode Remi explains her first medical treatment and we discuss and compare all the different options to conceive: naturally, IUI and IVF.
Laura also explains how her two trying to conceive experiences were, and both Remi and Laura get into how they see the future of their families, how many kids they want and the gender/s they envision.

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Ep 2. Why Remi needs help, Fertility tips & Trying to conceive Sep 26, 2023

Remi opens up about why she needs help trying to conceive.
Plus fertility tips when trying to conceive and how to optimize your body for conception and understanding when it's a good time to ask for help!

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Ep 1. Why we started the pod, let's catch up! Sep 14, 2023

In this episode you will get to know us, how we met, how our friendship evolved through the years, and why we are here today starting this podcast.
You will also find out why Remi is embarking in this motherhood journey, and how Laura can help on a professional and personal level.
Hit play and catch up!

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