Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth

Latest Episodes:

How to Channel Your Mama Bear Wisdom Feb 05, 2023

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WELCOME TO THE BLOG SERIES!

I'm doing something NEW.

On the podcast, I will sprinkle in solo episodes where I read the most popular blogs to you – just pretend it's our next audio book!

In this episode, you will learn about:

Where I found the concept of Mamma Bear Wisdom
Conflicted? Use the power of your breath to find the answer!
Trusting yourself more
Fitting moments of stillness into your day
Get up and move
Put pen to paper

If you prefer to read the blog, How to Channel Your Mama Bear Wisdom, click here.

Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Depression Feb 01, 2023

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WELCOME TO THE BLOG SERIES!

I'm doing something NEW.

On the podcast, I will sprinkle in solo episodes where I read the most popular blogs to you – just pretend it's our next audio book!

In this episode, you will learn about:

How the doctor handled Kristy's postpartum depression
Emotional signs
Mental signals
Physical alarm bells
Helpful resources
Ways to mother and care for new Moms

If you prefer to read the blog, Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Depression, click here.

5 Ways to Relax When You're Expecting Jan 31, 2023

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WELCOME TO THE BLOG SERIES!

I'm doing something NEW.

On the podcast, I will sprinkle in solo episodes where I read the most popular blogs to you – just pretend it's our next audio book!

In this episode, you will learn about:

Pranayama
Mantra Meditation
Water reset
Being with nature
Other ways to unwind

If you prefer to read the blog, 5 Ways to Relax When You're Expecting, click here.

8 Postpartum Recovery Tips Jan 24, 2023

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I'm doing something NEW.

On the podcast, I will sprinkle in solo episodes where I read the most popular blogs to you – just pretend it's our next audio book!

In this episode, you will learn about:

Maternity underwear
Witch hazel
Sitz baths
The first postpartum bowel movement
Nutrition
Staying active
Breast care
Staying in touch with your doctor
Resting

If you prefer to read the blog, 8 Postpartum Recovery Tips written by Jenny Hart, click here.

Connect with Jenny:

LinkedIn: @jenny-m-hart

5 Surprising Things You Can Do During Pregnancy to Rock your Postpartum Jan 17, 2023

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I'm doing something NEW.

On the podcast, I will sprinkle in solo episodes where I read the most popular blogs to you - just pretend it's our next audio book! If you prefer to read the blog, 5 Surprising Things You Can Do During Pregnancy to Rock your Postpartum, click here.

How Nutrition Impacts Women's Fertility and Pregnancy with Katie Dewhurst Jan 10, 2023

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Standing in Your Power When Making Decision that Go Against the Norm with Annie Kerchief Jan 03, 2023

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Annie Kerchief is a 2x home birth mom who is passionate about natural healing, real food nutrition, plus following her intuition and encouraging mothers to do the same. She switched to a home birth plan at 32 weeks pregnant with her first. She is 28 and lives with my husband and 2 babies in southern Indiana. Annie left her office job to be a stay at home mom when her first was born and would not want to be doing anything else.

In this conversation, you will learn about:

Breaking up with the OB in the 3rd trimester
How to own your out-of-the-box choices
Choosing who belongs in your birth space
Prepare for postpartum before you are pregnant
Unlearn what you think you know about birth

Connect with Annie:

Instagram: @mom.mindfully

Free Birth: Explanation and Experience with Isabel Jones of Your Wild Birth Dec 27, 2022

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Isabel Jones shares guidebooks, resources, and personal insights to help women reclaim birth and motherhood.

In this episode, you will learn:

What Free Birth means
Why Isabel didn't choose to give birth in a hospital
Isabel's personal birth story
Lotus birth
Agreeing on a free birth with her partner
Isabel managed prenatal care all by herself
Drama-free birth experience
Setting boundaries with family and friends
Free Guides for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

Connect with Isabel:

Website: yourwildbirth.com
Instagram: @yourwildbirth

Ending Mom Overwhelm with Lisa Druxman Dec 20, 2022

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Lisa Druxman is the Chief Founding mom of FIT4MOM, the country's largest fitness program for moms. She is an author, speaker and thought leader for moms.

In this episode, you will hear about:

Stroller Strides
Adjusting to exercise after birth
Pelvic floor practices
Episode 46: Preparing Your Pelvic Floor and Core for Birth with Anita Lambert
Episode 47: Healing Your Core and Pelvic Floor After Birth with Jessica Pumple
Episode 95: Think Beyond Birth with Stephanie Stamas and Jessica Babich
How Moms can reclaim their self and their health
Asking for help
Change your routine

Connect with Lisa:

Website: fit4mom.com
Facebook: @FIT4MOMHQ
Instagram: @fit4momhq

Setting Boundaries During Birth, Postpartum, and Mothering with Megan MacCutcheon Dec 13, 2022

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Megan MacCutcheon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overwhelmed moms find a sense of balance while raising young children. As a busy mom of three, Megan knows that motherhood is a juggling act. She loves teaching tools and strategies to help moms de-stress and embrace self-care so they can better navigate challenges associated with parenting.

She is passionate about spreading awareness regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and enjoys supporting moms through healing and finding fulfillment in their journeys. She is the co-founder of Perinatal Place, a resource to help women in her community get access to all the resources they may need during pregnancy and postpartum.

In this episode, you will learn: