Moms Off The Record

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#31: Encouraging Talkative Babies and Toddlers with Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo Mar 08, 2024

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We hear from Speech and Language Pathologist Maria Gianfilippo, Founder of Organic Speech Therapy, about what it takes to raise talkative babies and toddlers.
First, it’s important to know what the milestones and averages are in regard to spoken words by specific age targets. Yes, every child does develop at his or her own pace; however, within *reason*.
We reflect upon the main contributors to a burgeoning vocabulary versus speech delays that should raise red flags.
We learn about optimal environments and lifestyles parents can embody in order to maximize their child’s communication capacity.
We’ll discuss why TV shows are not an appropriate substitute for 1:1 human interaction when it comes to teaching our children. It's a tough pill to swallow, but even the "educational programs" are not ideal. TV is a tool and we need to treat it as such.
You’ll also hear about the “wait and see” approach still recommended by pediatricians and the main reasons why speech delays have been on a significant rise over the last few years.
Learn about the benefits of bi-, tri-, and quadlingualism.
Resources:

10% off Talkative Babies and Talkative Toddlers with our links.
- Note: for the Talkative Toddlers course, the discount code only works if the pay-in-full option is selected.
Talkative Babies Course
Talkative Toddlers Course
Maria’s free book resource
Milestone document resource
Follow Maria at @organicspeechtherapypllc
- If you click Maria's Talkative Toddlers & Babies links in her IG bio, you can also apply code MOTR for the 10% discount.
Unapologetically Unmedicated episode 85: Signs Your Induction is BS
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#30: How We Approached Baby-Led Weaning: Part 2 Feb 23, 2024

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Continuing our conversation on our approach to baby led weaning. In part 2, we discuss:

Our favorite first foods from each food group to offer a beginner eater
How we can take radical responsibility for developing and refining our babies’ palates
Why a variety of textures beyond purées is crucial for orofacial development
Our simple hack for ditching the plastic pouches and baby food jars while traveling with your baby
Ideas for combining specific foods and tapping into your creativity without breaking the bank or slaving away in the kitchen all day
Thinking critically about honey consumption in infants

Unapologetically Unmedicated episode 70

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#29: How We Approached Baby-Led Weaning: Part 1 Feb 09, 2024

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Hear all about the MOTR approach to baby-led weaning. In this episode, we share our takes on:

what we think of baby-led weaning
how it’s different from simply “starting solids”
overcoming obstacles mothers face when considering solids (fear of choking, allergens, breastfeeding relationships, etc).
why we don’t care about added sodium for infants and what that evidence actually says (hint: it’s inconclusive)
how we feel about purée pouches and stereotypical “baby food”
why your pediatrician is not the expert on baby-led weaning
signs of readiness and why anything under 6 months old is too young to start solids

Stay tuned for part 2 for an even deeper dive on meals we offer our children, BLW hacks, staying the course during travel and dining out, and so much more.
Resources:

Lily Nichol's article debunking the infant sodium intake myth
Episode #84 of Unapologetically Unmedicated: Buy for Baby, Bye for Mommy with Andrea Haskins
Katie Ferraro's Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Program (not affiliates, but we loved this program nonetheless)

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#28: Interpregnancy Intervals / Child Spacing: The Evidence, Your Preferences, & Our Opinions Jan 26, 2024

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Some women want two under two so they can “get the baby phase over with” in one fell swoop. Other women intentionally space their children 3+ years apart for various reasons such as socioeconomic and health.
Whether you are currently considering conscious or unconscious conception, the choice of how far apart to space your babies can impact you in ways beyond what you may have imagined.
So, what is the best interpregnancy interval between children? Is there even such a thing? Is one length more optimal than another? There are both objective and subjective answers behind this enigma.
We polled our loyal followers in our Instagram stories back in November about what the “perfect” age gap is between children, and we share those results along with your reasoning.
We also share the risks, benefits, pros and cons of short and long interpregnancy intervals. Did any of these surprise you?
If you are curious on what the latest evidence says about optimal pregnancy spacing, we read excerpts from the “Pregnancy Spacing” chapter in Lily Nichols’ book “Real Food for Pregnancy.”
The bottom line is- like everything that has to do with motherhood choices- only YOU will know the best interpregnancy interval for your body and your family. There are several factors that need to be considered beyond your and your baby’s physical health and well being- all of which we unpack during this episode.
Resources Referenced:

Unapologetically Unmedicated: Episode 89
PubMed article: Short Interpregnancy Articles in the United States
Mayo Clinic article
Perfect Supplements Replenish your nutrient stories between pregnancies with quality, grass-fed collagen, gelatin, and beef liver supplement (code: MOTR10 gets you 10% off)
Pique Match

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#27: Navigating Unmedicated Birth In the Hospital and Mompreneurship with Fierce Lizzie Jan 12, 2024

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We kick off season 2 of Moms Off The Record and sit down with our friend and fellow radical mom, Lizzie Bolliger who you probably know as “Fierce Lizzie” to hear about her three births, what inspired her to leave her day job as a teacher and transition into a career as a doula on her terms.

We discuss the difference between “natural” and physiologic birth misnomers, whether any intervention is “natural,” circumventing hospital policies and rules, how we all really feel about the anatomy ultrasound, the truth about placenta previa diagnosis, and the difference between feeling empowered and being empowered.

Lizzie also shares a typical day in her life starting from the crack of dawn when she wakes up until 9pm when she calls it a night. As a business owner, doula, and podcaster who also homeschools her three children; how does she manage to juggle it all? She shares her mom and business woman hacks.

Resources:

Unapologetically Unmedicated podcast
Follow @FierceLizzie on Instagram

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THANKS TO SPONSOR:

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Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

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#26: A Retrospective on Motherhood Thus Far: Where We Changed Our Minds Dec 29, 2023

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As we approach 2024 and our almost one year anniversary of co-hosting Moms Off The Record podcast, we humbly and candidly reflect on all the things we either changed our minds about or would do differently with baby #2.
We talk about what it means to be “above the line” vs. “below the line” as per “The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership”
We each share topics about which we’re okay with being self-righteous versus ones where we’re open-minded and curious.

Find out where we changed our minds and why we would take a different approach with:

Exercising during pregnancy and postpartum
The pushing phase during birth
Daycare
Showing our children publicly online
Bottles
Sleep
Snacks
Elimination Communication
Oral ties assessments

Resources:

On Track Baby (NOEL Method)
The Spillover Podcast episode on Daycare
“Become the Resolution” Community/Ongoing Group Coaching led by “Whose Body Is It” founder, Isabella Malbin
Anisa Woodall's Resilient Motherhood Masterclass (code: MOTR gets you $100 off)
Go Diaper Free (code: MOTR saves you some $) & the GDF Podcast
https://www.bark.us/ & https://www.instagram.com/titaniajordan/
Find a “Breathe Institute” trained provider near you if you have concerns with blocked airways and oral ties
Watch “The Sound of Freedom”

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#25: An Exposè On Vaccines and Pediatrics with THE Dr. Paul Thomas Dec 15, 2023

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We sit down with Dr. Paul Thomas (yes, that one!) of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan for an uncensored discussion on vaccines in childhood and pregnancy. Dr. Paul divulges answers to all the vaccine questions you wish you could ask your captured OBGYN, pediatrician, and/or MEDwife.
WATCH the video interview here.

Dr. Paul breaks down the axiom “safe and effective.”
What is safe yet not effective? What is effective yet not safe?
What about all those vaccines your OB or MEDwife is recommending you receive during pregnancy? How safe are they?
Is vaccine “shedding” a thing, and should we be concerned? How does shedding work?
Why Dr. Paul can no longer in good faith recommend his delayed vaccine plan and what changed.
Dr. Paul explains the conclusions discovered from his famous meta analysis.
He demystifies the financial corruption behind the Pediatrics profession.

Dr. Paul also shares his story and why he was pressured into forfeiting his medical license despite doing no harm. He imparts sage advice for anyone desiring to become a pediatrician today.

Links & Resources:

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#23: Informed Consent and Thinking Critically about Pharma & Vaccines with Just The Inserts Nov 17, 2023

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We are honored and humbled to interview none other than Just the Inserts who up until just a few weeks ago has been fully anonymous since the inception of her Instagram account 3 years ago. Now, she is allowing the public to hear her voice, and although we had the pleasure of seeing her face on camera for this very special recording, we are respectfully shielding her face from our social media for her and her family’s safety at this time.
We learn from Just The Inserts:

What her personal “why” is and what inspired her to start her account
Why Instagram initially took down her account despite how she only shared what the package inserts say verbatim from the FDA
Her daughter’s vitamin K shot adverse reaction plus Katherine’s vitamin K shot anecdote with her midwives
Why America’s medical system is actually socialized rather than capitalized like most are led to believe
Why sharing objective truths such as the literal package inserts for pharmaceuticals is “controversial” even if all personal biases are omitted
What’s in store for the future of Just The Inserts?

Please give Just The Inserts and Just The Alternatives a follow!

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#22: Optimizing Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes with Anisa Woodall, MS CN Nov 03, 2023

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We learn from Anisa Woodall, MS CN:

Why vegan and vegetarian diets (particularly non ovo-lacto) are not only unethical during preconception and pregnancy but also dangerous to mom and baby.
What prompted Anisa to transition from plant-based to animal based once she entered nutrition school.
Why certain “health foods” like açaí aren’t actually as nutrient dense as we believe and which nutrients we need to prioritize for optimal fertility instead.
How much epigenetic impact both parents have on their future baby during the preconception period through their diet, lifestyle and environment verses what their genetics will dictate.
Which specific lifestyle changes women actually need to optimize to increase their odds of having a healthy pregnancy on their desired timeline.

Be sure to check out Anisa’s preconception checklist to discover what you should do in the 3-6 months preconception period to optimize fertility and pregnancy outcomes!
Also, check out Anisa's FREE fertility masterclass.
Follow Anisa on instagram
Be sure to use code MOTR for her Resilient Motherhood Course within 7 days of registering for her free masterclass , and you’ll receive an additional $100 off coupled with her $200 discount for a total of $300 off!

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THANKS TO SPONSOR:

Wild Nutritionist!

Use code MOTR to save 35% off Mama Baby Biome Method AND First Foods Plan

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#21: Female Erasure in the Birth World & Risks of Assisted Reproductive Technology with Isabella Malbin Oct 20, 2023

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Isabella Malbin, the host of the “Whose Body Is It” podcast, is also a life-coach, hypnotist and former "liberal" feminist turned radical truth teller.
Isabella shares what initially peaked her years ago; euphemistic, sanitized terms like “belly birth” in lieu of cesarean section is just one example.
We hear why she was kicked out of her Fertility Awareness Training program and why her Doula training program found her vernacular rooted in truth and refusal to erase “women” and “mother” from her vocabulary to be a threat.
Why none of us on this recording use pronouns.
Isabella theorizes on the root cause of the uprising of female erasure in language amongst most birth workers. Why is “inclusive language” actually more harmful than innocuous? Isn’t there a seat for everyone at the table?
We debate the question “just because you can do something, does it mean you should?” when it comes to ART (assisted reproductive technology).
Why do some cultures justify surrogacy whereas others accept pregnancy may not be in the cards?
Are guilt and shame actually healthy reactions to our choices instead of emotions we should aim to avoid?
Donate to Isabella’s friend Marva Zohar’s nonprofit, Land Where Women Heal, so Israeli survivors of the Hamas attacks can receive life-saving services.
Donate to Isabella's personal campaign for immediate therapeutic help for Israeli survivors of the Oct 7th attack created in memory of her late father.
Links to Isabella’s masterclasses and private group coaching community:

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