The Juna Moms Podcast

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What To Expect When You're NOT Expecting with Hailee Repko (Rebroadcast) Dec 29, 2019

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Every life is a gift, but let's be honest, it doesn't always feel like that right away. It's estimated that 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, which means half of you who listen to this podcast can relate to Hailee's story in this episode about an unexpected pregnancy.

Sarah chats with her creative partner here at Juna, who experienced an unplanned pregnancy at 25. We talk about what to expect when you're NOT expecting and how to find a Mom community when none of your close friends are not in the Motherhood phase just yet.

Our culture leads women to believe that pregnancy is always a positive experience, but in reality it's very emotional, and those emotions aren't always pretty. That's OK, it's normal to be stressed and important to be honest with yourself.

Fertility Nutrition with Stefanie Valakas aka The Dietologist Dec 17, 2019

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In this episode Sarah talks with Stefanie Valakas aka The Dietologist, an Accredited Dietitian & Nutritionist and the Director of The Dietologist, based in Sydney, Australia.

Stefanie's focus is on helping couples who are trying to conceive and those who are struggling with fertility nutrition issues and those are struggling with PCOS and Endometriosis.

Sarah and Stefanie talk about fertility nutrition and break down all of the important things to consider as we prepare and optimize our body's for starting a family. If you or anyone you know is thinking about trying to conceive a baby, this is the episode to listen to.

Full show notes: https://juna.co/podcast/fertility-nutrition-with-stefanie-valakas-aka-the-dietologist/

Surviving The First Trimester with Sarah Kuhn Dec 09, 2019

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In this episode Sarah does a solo episode where she shares her experience through the 1st Trimester of her 3rd pregnancy. She was 11 weeks pregnant at time of recording.

Sarah talks about her struggles - including fatigue, nausea, constipation, and navigating a pregnancy with two kids under 5 and shares her wins - small as they may be. Some of the wins include finding time for naps, leaning on her husband Eric for help with the bedtime routine, staying consistent with her colace and calcium/magnesium to help manage constipation, and more.

If you know anyone in their 1st Trimester or who may be soon, please share this episode with them!

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

Baby Planning For New Moms with The Baby Chick® Dec 03, 2019

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In this episode Sarah talks with Nina Spears aka The Baby Chick®, who is a baby planner, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and a Mother.

Nina is a wealth of knowledge - she's been a doula at more than 250 births!

Sarah and Nina talk about baby planning is -- what it is and why you might need it, and they dive deep into what a doula is, as well as the difference between a birth doula and postpartum doula. Nina also shares some of her must have baby product recommendations and gives incredible tips for caring for newborns and new Moms.

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

Life in the NICU with Nurse Tori Meskin BSN, RNC Nov 26, 2019

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In this episode Sarah talks with NICU nurse Tori Meskin, who works bedside as a Per Diem (full-time nurse), creates content for her blog where she shares resources for future nurses. Tori shares her life and tips as a NICU nurse on her instagram, @nurse.tori.

Sarah and Tori give the full lowdown of the NICU, why your baby might wind up there, and what do if you do find yourself and your baby in the NICU.

High Risk Pregnancies, Premature Babies, and Infant Loss with Parijat Deshpande Nov 11, 2019

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In this episode Sarah talks with Parijat Deshpande, the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. They talk about high risk pregnancies, the connection, her own pregnancy and how the mind body work during her last stint in the hospital enabled her to keep her son in her body for an extra 15 days - which for him meant life or death. She was inspired to make this work her calling so that she could empower other women going through the same thing and give them better tools to manage their pregnancy complications. This is an incredibly fascinating and illuminating conversation. Hope you enjoy. Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

The Postpartum Vagina (Pt. 2) with Marcy Crouch, PT Nov 05, 2019

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In this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor.

They talk about postpartum stuff like getting cleared for sex after pregnancy, prolapse, how to retrain your bladder, and abdominal separation.

In part 1 of the interview, (you can listen to part 1 here) they talked about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic symphysis diastasis, painful sex, episiotomies, perineal massage, and perineal tearing.

If you are pregnant and the word pelvic floor is a little foreign to you both of these episodes are a must listen. If you're not foreign to the pelvic floor, you'll STILL learn a lot!

Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

The Postpartum Vagina (Pt. 1) with Marcy Crouch, PT Oct 28, 2019

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In this episode Sarah talks with Marcy Crouch, a women's physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor. They talk about postpartum care in the US and the rise of PTs specializing in pelvic floor help, pelvic floor health and importance of a functional core, and the ways we can work the pelvic floor through breath work and exercise. They also get into pubic symphysis diastasis, painful sex, episiotomies, perineal massage, and perineal tearing. If you are pregnant and the word pelvic floor is a little foreign to you this is the episode to listen to. If you're nt foreign to the pelvic floor, you'll STILL learn a lot! Full show notes here: http://juna.co/juna-women-podcast

How To Get Pregnant with Elizabeth Kane PhD Oct 22, 2019

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In this episode, Sarah talks with reformed lab scientist heading up the R&D at Natalist Co, Elizabeth Kane, BA, NYU. PhD, Harvard.

On the show, Sarah and Elizabeth talk about all things "trying to conceive" and Elizabeth walks us through all the steps to take to find your ovulation window, as well as debunking many of the the myths around getting pregnant.

They talk about birth control cleanses, fertility teas, and other products that are not evidence based, but exist in the marketplace. This episode is an absolute must listen for anyone trying to conceive.

Show notes: https://juna.co/podcast/how-to-get-pregnant-with-elizabeth-kane-phd/

Fertility: What You Can Control, and What You Can't with Liz Shaw Oct 14, 2019

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In this episode, Sarah talks with Nutrition Expert and Author, Liz Shaw. Liz is a Registered Dietician and Mom of Hayden living in San Diego, California. On the show, Sarah and Liz dive deep into her own 5-year experience with her infertility. They talk about her failed IVF cycles and how she picked herself up and advocated for her own health, only to go on and have what she describes as her miracle baby. Liz shares the "controllable" factors when trying to have a baby - the things we can do to increase our chances of getting pregnant. These are: Diet Exercise Stress Management Weight Management Timed Intercourse Limiting alcohol and caffeine and No drugs or cigarettes Checking which prescription meds you're on Full show notes here: https://juna.co/podcast/fertility-what-you-can-control-and-what-you-cant-with-liz-shaw/

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