Moms Off The Record

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#10: Why breast IS best: meeting your breastfeeding goals, examining our culture, and overcoming obstacles with IBCLC Gladis Rubio Apr 21, 2023

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We sit down with Gladis Rubio, a seasoned, Tampa-Bay based IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) to discuss everything you need to know about breastfeeding and breastmilk including:
⁃Why breastfeeding is so important and actually matters
⁃Why where and how you deliver your baby impacts your breastfeeding experience
⁃Common pitfalls women experience when trying to breastfeed and how to overcome them
⁃The risks of formula and why formula is not nor can ever be equivalent to breastmilk
⁃The harm of the “fed is best” adage
-The hierarchy of feeding options
⁃How our society and culture play a role in our breastfeeding decisions
⁃Setting the record straight on alcohol consumption and breastfeeding and why “pumping and dumping” is outdated advice
⁃How informal and formal breastmilk sharing works, and why it’s a great option for moms who want to provide their baby the best infant milk while circumventing formula

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#9: Maternal Instincts, Wisdom, and Challenging the Status Quo with Kat’s Mom Robin Apr 07, 2023

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Today's very special guest is none other than Kat's mom, Robin Kier! As a mom of 4 kids (two from her first marriage and two step-kids from her second marriage), a former R.N. of 15 years and a former flight attendant of nearly 20 years, Robin brings a wealth of maternal wisdom, mom-tuition, and insights to the table.

We discuss everything from what drove her into early retirement from the flight attendant career she loved, her takeaways from nursing school and the changes she is witnessing now, the weirdness of the Gardasil and flu jabs, her stance on masking and the "C" jab, and how she knew real animal fats were always healthier than seed oils and fake "butter" and margarine way before it was cool to know that. As usual, we wrap up with questions from our instagram followers.
Thank you for listening!
Resources:
Book by Dr. Mary Enig: Know Your Fats : The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and Cholesterol

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#8: Masks. We love to hate them. Here’s why. Mar 31, 2023

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We are over masks and so are 96% of you, our lovely instagram followers. If you truly follow the science, then you are over them too.

In this episode, we channel one of our core tenets at MOTR: critical thinking. We discuss the moments when we woke up and pulled the mask off for good, why we refuse to wear them, when and if we make exceptions, and we share some personal anecdotes along the way. We also share two of the wildest answers we received from you all on Instagram when we ran a poll about mask wearing.

Sources:

Dr. Fauci's Contradictions: https://www.newsweek.com/fauci-said-masks-not-really-effective-keeping-out-virus-email-reveals-1596703

The Free Press article: https://www.thefp.com/p/the-real-science-on-masks-they-make?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=260347&post_id=104900272&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email&fbclid=PAAaYfYwxPXOmHY0ubxFj1Lq8EuOi7PVOt33lSAcqJRutIilFkkWKaRff5pTE

Check out our Instagram highlight: “critical thinking” for more!

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#7: Beyond the ‘Pop’: Improving Perinatal Outcomes with Holistic Chiro Dr. Madalyn Turner Mar 17, 2023

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Nothing is off the table- pun intended- with holistic chiropractor Dr. Madalyn Turner. In this episode, we learn how she’s able to improve pregnancy outcomes (think shorter labor, for one), thanks to her training and expertise in perinatal chiropractic care. Kat, Julian, and even Erik have all seen Dr. Maddy throughout different seasons of life.

We learn all about the contributors and symptoms of nervous system dysregulation, the benefits of the Webster technique, how babies as young as one day old can benefit from seeing a chiro, and Dr. Maddy debunks myths about what chiropractic care actually is. Dr. Maddy also shares what inspired her to delve into the Fertility Awareness Method and Reiki.

As a staunch medical freedom advocate, we ask Dr. Maddy her take on why some medical professionals and birth workers in the community had a disconnect between what they learned in school about how our immune systems work and how that translated into their practice with masking and v@xing.

Oh, and we talk about the scams behind insurance companies and why Dr. Maddy’s practice is cash pay by design. You won't want to miss this one!

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#6: A Thoughtful Conversation with April’s Midwife Amanda Mar 03, 2023

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April’s midwife Amanda made a significant impact on her home birth experience, so we had to invite her on the pod to get a glimpse into her "why" and hear her perspectives on physiologic birth and more!

We kick things off by learning about how Amanda got her start in midwifery. Amanda shares her philosophy on physiologic birth and interventions during pregnancy. The three of us discuss our theories on why women and society as a whole doubts our bodies’ ability to birth naturally. Amanda tells us about her least favorite interventions for completely healthy moms with normal pregnancies, and more importantly, why these are her least favorite. Because at MOTR we are all about bodily autonomy and empowered decision-making, we are huge fans of HBACs (home birth after cesarean) and VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean). We learn about some of the implications and roadblocks involved in being a midwife in the state of Georgia vs. other states and share some ideas for how to find an HBAC-supportive practitioner. Also, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room— at least among the crunchy mom community— and that is the rise in MEDwives and dwindling of midwives. We each hypothesize why medwives are becoming more ubiquitous, and no; they’re no longer primarily tied to the hospital system. We wrap up our conversation with a rapid-fire Q&A from YOU, our loyal instagram followers.

Consult with Amanda & Debbie at Dawning Life Midwifery
Follow them on Instagram @DawningLifeMidwifery
Phone: 678-223-3195
Resources mentioned:
@homebirthaftercesarean
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
Holistic Midwifery by Anne Frye
Shared Decision Making : Bring Birth Back Into the Hands of Mothers by Dr. B Bootstaylor

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#5 Part 2: A Thorough Analysis of the Child Vaccine Schedule Feb 16, 2023

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In this comprehensive two-part series we leave no vaccine-related stone unturned. We delve into the history of vaccines, review a sample vaccine insert from the childhood immunization schedule taken straight from the FDA, and weigh the risks, benefits, pros, and cons so that YOU, the parent, can make the most informed decision for your child. We all have a shared goal: keeping our babies SAFE, and we recognize the approach we take toward achieving that may look different for each parent.
Part 2 Time Stamps:

MMR 00:02:20
MMR & Autism 00:08:10
Multivalent drugs 00:23:18
Measles vaccine - 00:27:13
Whooping Cough 1988 study- 00:31:00
Research bias & conflicts of Interest: 00:34:00
Questions to ask providers: 00:44:50
Gardasil 00:46:45
US vs. Sweden childhood vax schedule 00:56:00
Not all vaccines are created equally 01:03:01
Tips to facilitate the immunization conversation with your pediatrician: 01:04:45
Informed consent: 01:13:00
Contraindications 01:16:10
Artificial immunity vs. natural immunity 01:19:07
Tips if you choose to comply 01:21:11
Finding “vaccine-friendly” pediatricians 01:25:01
Exemptions 01:30:00
Meta-analysis on 21,000 patients: vaccinated vs unvaccinated 10:34:30

Sources Cited:

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#5 Part 1: A Thorough Analysis of the Child Vaccine Schedule Feb 15, 2023

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Disclaimer: 00:02:48
Kat’s “why”: 00:04:20
April’s “why”: 00:13:01
Values: 00:15:00
Milgram experiment 00:16:00
History of corruption: 00:19:20
Thalidomide 00:20:25
Ozempic 00:21:00
Smoking while pregnant 00:22:28
Obesity drugs for kids: 00:26:33
Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition: 00:28:45
The new food pyramid?: 00:30:25
History of the vaccine schedule: 00:33:48
Hep B controversy: 00:42:08
NCVIA 00:45:51
VICP 00:48:18
VAERS: 57:13
Vaccine ingredients & excipients: 1:01:00
Polio & monkeys 1:09:00
Vaccine excipients- 1:15:00
Statistical risk of disease/illness vs. vaccine 1:18:00

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#4: Debunking Infant Sleep Myths and the Truth About Bedsharing Feb 01, 2023

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Infant sleep is one of the most polarizing topics in the baby community, and in true MOTR fashion, we do not hold back.

We break down all the sleep myths including how you can’t “train” your baby to sleep and bed-sharing leads to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (it is actually protective against it!).

Yes we’re biased, however don’t just take it from us; we cite our sources who are the actual experts in this field including James McKenna Ph.D. of “Safe Infant Sleep” and Dr. Sarah Buckley of “Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering.”

We explore the perceived “risks” the predatory infant sleep industry wants you to believe and share the myriad benefits (for mom and baby) of bed-sharing, and if that's not your cup of tea, co-sleeping.

For sleep deprived moms, we discuss our favorite creative ways to catch up on sleep that do not involve sleep training your baby, watching the clock or letting your baby "cry it out".

Oh, and we answer a couple of interesting questions our listeners submitted- we've got your backs!

We recognize infant sleep is not a one-size-fits-all approach for every family, however it’s also not as black and white as putting your baby in a crib “drowsy but awake”.

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#3: Our Birth Stories: Two Very Different Experiences, Two Very Informed Mamas Jan 24, 2023

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While we both prepped for, and manifested, a home birth, Katherine’s hope for a peaceful out-of-hospital birth took a wild turn after an unexpected medical complication arose and did not stabilize. Hear why she fired her first provider, was fired by her second provider, then switched providers from home birth midwives to an OBGYN a week before her baby boy was born. You will hear how she stood her ground and still exercised her birth rights despite her dwindling options.
You will also hear how April applied everything she learned about physiological birth from months of research and childbirth education, to put mind over body and birth her baby at home despite a very close call during late labor, along with a period of dysfunctional pushing which nearly required a hospital transfer. Find out what April told her back-up OB and how her team of midwives and doulas gave her the clarity and support she needed to get out of her thinking brain and into her primitive brain to bring her baby earth-side.
Our births could not be more different, and we each overcame obstacles even our research and prep could not have prepared us for in advance.
It goes without saying that every mom is grateful to have a healthy baby, however our birth experiences as mothers also matter and have a lasting impact. Knowing your options and having the confidence to speak up can be the difference between an empowered and informed birth and one that leaves you at the mercy of your practitioner’s wishes.

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#2: Birth Plans: What You Need to Know (& What We Chose and Why!) Jan 18, 2023

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“I’ll just go with the flow and see what happens!” is not a phrase you will hear from us…at least in regard to giving birth. In this episode, our aim is to remind you of your autonomy in your birth.
We tell you not only what we included in our birth plans but more importantly why we made our choices. We hope to bring awareness to the myriad options you have when it comes to bringing your baby earthside!
Along the way, we share pointers in regard to the format and content of our birth plans, what we changed our minds about, and of course, we can’t leave out the hot topic of newborn interventions.
Although our birth plans were similar, our actual births were wildly different. You will learn about all the options you truly have despite hospital or practitioner protocol or policy, and by the time you finish this rather lengthy episode, we hope you feel inspired and empowered to plan for the birth of dreams, no matter how or where you envision giving birth.

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