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Stop Throwing Up – PCP 067 Nov 23, 2020

Show notes

Stopping the stomach flu or food poisoning is a great skill to have as a mom -- so that nausea and vomiting doesn't continue well past a day. Here is the routine you follow to stop it quick!

This episode was inspired by my very popular post on the stomach flu -- THOUSANDS of moms have been helped by that post!

Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines. This is just one more routine I get into to make things easier and our family knows what to expect if they get sick.

In this episode we talk about reasons kids might throw up and the plan of care you should follow if you or a family member (especially a kid) once someone throws up.

Other things that might interest you

Sore Throat vs Strep

Pin Worms

Essential Oils for Warts

Bladder Infections

Ear Infections

Producer: Drew Erickson

Advocating for Yourself in Labor BONUS episode with Katelyn Fagan from What's Up Fagans Nov 19, 2020

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Today we have a BONUS episode with my friend Katelyn. We're talking about her doctor recommended a cesarean section and she refused it, and how all of that went.

Today's guest is Katelyn Fagan. She is from What's Up Fagans. This is her third time on the Pulling Curls Podcast. You can listen to her in her post on the last part of pregnancy and helping kids to clean.

This episode was inspired by my post on informed consent. Learning to advocate for yourself can be difficult for pregnant moms. Using informed consent can help you do it with something your provider should be doing anyway.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples. By understanding what normal plans are and some ways to best advocate for yourself in ADVANCE you'll absolutely love how this class prepares you! Be sure to check out the reviews!

In this episode

Check out any upcoming live classes here.

Katelyn's history and how she tried a few practices to help support her in the delivery she wanted.

Benefits of a small/large practice.

Handling prenatal care and your emotions as you move towards the end of your pregnancy.

Using a peanut ball to increase movement in labor (I like that 15" size)

Using your nurse to help you advocate

My podcast episode on saying no in labor

Katelyn's book on VBAC isn't quite out yet. Stay tuned.

Other things that might interest you

My post on twins

Producer: Drew Erickson

Waiting on Delivery Day with Katelyn Fagan from What's Up Fagans -- Episode 066 Nov 16, 2020

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Today we are talking about those final weeks and days of pregnancy. I think a lot of women just picture the love of your new baby, but as you grow a baby (or babies in Katelyn's case) it can just be MISERABLE towards the end.

Today's guest is my good friend Katelyn Fagan from What's Up Fagans. She is my go-to gal for all things cleaning and was on a previous episode on getting kids to do chores. When we recorded this episode, she was just days from the delivery of her twins (who ended up being 8 pounds 11 oz and 8 pounds 12 oz -- OH. MY. GOSH). We were just talking about how miserable she was (which is normal) and we wanted to share that with all of you. Check out her Instagram for TONS of good tips!

This episode was inspired by my post on the importance of going the full 40 weeks.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples. If you're heading into your due date, there is STILL time to get in a class before your babies come.

Waiting for Delivery In this episode

How miserable you feel towards the end of pregnancy

What you can do to mitigate how miserable you feel

How using a belly support band to help you feel better (this is Katelyn's post on it)

How hard people asking you when the baby is coming is

Some twins talk about inducing/vaginal delivery of twins.

How to navigate the mental game of your due date.

Navigating different birth plans with your providers.

Other things that might interest you

Katelyn's twins birth story (which is awesome!)

My post on diastasis pubis (pelvic pain in pregnancy).

Anxiety during a Covid pregnancy podcast.

Producer: Drew Erickson

Making the Choice to use a Christian Healthshare — Episode 065 Nov 09, 2020

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Using a Christian Healthshare is a choice we made a few years ago. Choosing to move to a Healthshare can be a great move and I explain why we did it, and what types of options you have.

This post was inspired by my two posts on choosing a healthshare. Finding a Healthshare for Mormons shares why we initially chose one. I also have a post on my Review of Zion Healthshare.

Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines. If you're looking to get your family in a routine, it's a great option to help you get ideas and support to change your family's life.

Choosing a Christian Healthshare In this Episode:

Why we chose a Christian Healthshare

What a healthshare is and how it basically works.

How they maneuver around the health insurance mandate

Our experience with CHM, Liberty and Zion Healthshare

Zion Healthshare (who I am with now -- if you end-up enrolling with them, I'd love it if you used my link or mentioned you learned about them from me)
Liberty Healthshare
Christian Health Ministries

** This just in: Christian Health Ministries has changed their guidelines to talk about how there is only one member of the Godhead and you can only believe in the bible (which would remove LDS people from their population).

How/why it's not considered insurance

How you often can't write off your Healthshare

How a DPC model works and how that can save you money

How their differing deductible models work

How to find the cash pay healthcare pricing

What healthshares don't cover

Other things that might interest you:

My friend Katie's Healthshare post.

Producer: Drew Erickson

What a Birth Plan can Do For You — Episode 064 Nov 02, 2020

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Today we're going to talk about how a birth plan can prepare you for birth -- by helping you make basic decisions ahead of time, and think through birth.

This episode was inspired by my free birth plan printable, as well as my post on birth plans, and my post on what your nurse thinks of your birth plan.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples. If you're looking into all of your options, it is the best choice you can make to take away anxiety and replace it with confidence that you'll be able to make the right choices when the time comes! Be sure to use the coupon code mentioned in the episode.

In this episode:

We discuss what a birth plan is.

Why you should discuss your birth plan with your provider.

Why you shouldn't have a birth plan focusing on the the things you DON'T want.

Other Things That Might Interest You

My Free Beginning Prenatal Class

Producer: Drew Erickson

Safe Cleaning Products for Families with Dr Samantha Radford, from Evidence-Based Mommy – Episode 063 Oct 26, 2020

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Today we are talking about cleaning products during pregnancy, breastfeeding or with young kids. What's safe?

Today's guest is Dr Samantha Radford from Evidence-Based Mommy. She is a former chemist with focus in public health. She has a whole course on safe chemical useage for families. I love it, because I'm just not sure we're thinking through our cleaning products enough!

Big thanks for today's sponsor The Organized Home. Make cleaning easier by having an organized home!

Mentioned in the episode:

Cleaning vs Disinfecting, and how often you should disinfect

Is there "chemical-free" cleaning?

What is a "natural" cleaning product?

My post on cleaning with vinegar

Is it safe to use bleach when pregnant? How can you safely use it?

Other things that might interest you:

My Post on my top essential oils

3 Truths to Newborn Life with Valerie Trumbower from New Parents Academy – PCP 062 Oct 19, 2020

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Today we're talking about life with a newborn. Three things that will help you give yourself grace as you get used to life with a newborn.

Today's guest is Valerie Trumbower -- the creator of New Parents Academy and a postpartum doula. She has a free expecting parents workshop -- and a SUPER helpful class on newborns called Expecting 101. She also has a free workshop and a class for adoptive parents (LOVE THAT). You can also get tons of tips if you follow her on Instagram.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- it has a bonus video that can prep you for life with your newborn!

Life with a Newborn: Items Mentioned:

Newborn care is like customer service.

The three truths of motherhood

Can you hold a newborn too much?

Trusting your instincts on your limits.

Remembering you are BRAND NEW at this, and showing yourself grace.

You're both doing the best you can!

Other things that might interest you:

Ode to the new mom

Preparing to Vote with Political Science Professor Jeremy Pope — PCP 061 Oct 12, 2020

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Deciding how to vote might be easy in the BIG elections, but we need to figure out how to vote in the smaller elections as they are just important. HOW do we do it, and how can we make sure that our right to vote is protected?

Today's guest is my brother, Jeremy Pope. He is a political science professor at Brigham Young University. He is not on any discernible social media.

What we mention

How to safely mail in your ballot

How to research smaller elected officials

Producer: Drew Erickson

Preventing Birth Trauma – PCP 060 Oct 05, 2020

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Today we're talking about birth trauma. How to prevent it, and also work through it early on.

This post is inspired by my post on preventing a poor birth experience.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples. If you're looking to get prepared this class can work for you in just 2-3 hours (but also tons of other information if you want to stay longer on specific topics). Get prepared today!

Preventing Birth Trauma In this episode we talk about:

Taking a birth class >> I recommend this one.

Ask questions! Use your white board to stack them!

Keep positive interactions with your birth team!

Obtaining informed consent with anything you have questions about.

Don't over-read outlier information about things on the internet.

Brené Brown Podcast

Asking providers and staff about any issues during delivery

Focusing on the positive, using affirmations

Other things that might interest you:

Five things that happen to baby after delivery

Choosing a prenatal class

Producer: Drew Erickson

Decluttering Beauty Supplies with McKenzie Guymon from Girl Loves Glam -- PCP 059 Sep 28, 2020

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HOW do you pick what to get rid of in your beauty supply? There are so many options and it can actually affect your health. Let's talk about why you'll end-up loving the end result!

Today's guest is McKenzie Guymon from Girl Loves Glam -- she is a lisenced cosmetologist and a down to earth beauty blogger (check out her album cover series!!!). She has a course to better everyday hair called Hairapy and have learned a TON about quick beauty with her -- you can also find her on Instagram.

This post was inspired by my post on organizing your bathroom.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home. If you're looking to declutter areas like this, and then organize it when you're done. I think you'll love it! Be sure to use the coupon code mentioned in the episode!

Decluttering Beauty Supplies Tips on de-cluttering makeup and hair products mentioned in episode:

Magnetic Lashes (those are the ones I like the most)

How much beauty products we each need

Why you might not want it displayed like beauty bloggers do.

Safely storing your makeup.

How to decide which makeup to keep

How often you should clean your brushes

How to get into a routine of good beauty habits

Extra care we should be providing our skin when we aren't wearing as much during quarantine.

Importance of being able to SEE your makeup (how it's similar to your pantry)

Other similar beauty posts that might interest you:

McKenzie's posts on hair care organization and makeup organization