The Juna Moms Podcast

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Surviving Sleep Transitions - 4 to 12 Months Dec 06, 2022

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Pull Quotes

4:00 - “When the baby is trying to get it to cue the melatonin and not, it’s taking all the cues from the environment mostly. I have had some clients that say all I needed to do was put in blackout shades.”

10 - “At four months, we want to still be in this idea that there is a rhythm and a flow that we sleep, we wake up, we eat, we play, we sleep.”

14 - “Bedtime routines still exist even into adulthood. So really pay attention and teach them that this bedtime routine is important to allow our bodies to fall asleep.”

24 - “Exit ‘goodnight’ and reunite ‘good morning’. Those are the two bookmarks. And those can form our relationships throughout our day and throughout our life really, they’re such amazing habits to be in.

34 - “You cannot make them eat, you cannot make them sleep. You can’t really make them poop without medicine. But what we do is we set up the environment for them to do what their body is designed to do.”

Podcast Description

The newborn stage can definitely lure you into a false sense of security when it comes to sleep. Those extended 2-3 hour naps are now catnaps and you can barely put a load of laundry on before they’re awake again. Your baby might even be waking more at night and you’re left wondering ‘what the hell happened to my perfect sleeper?!’

From 4 - 12 months, there are a lot of developmental milestones and changes that can affect your child’s sleep routine. The 4 month sleep regression is the biggest change in your baby’s sleep that they will ever go through. So how on earth do you survive this as a parent?

In this episode, Sarah is joined by pediatric counselor and sleep consultant Jessica Schaffer, who helps us make sense of our little one’s sleeping patterns, just as we’re starting to feel like every day is becoming a bit of a circus. They talk us through what to expect from the 4 month sleep regression, the ideal bedtime and morning routines, and how to interpret wake windows.

If you’re pulling your hair out with a nap-resistant baby, this one’s for you.

Listen Now!

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Navigating a Healthy Relationship with Formula Nov 23, 2022

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While breastfeeding is preferred by many health experts, we can’t ignore the fact that some women can’t, shouldn’t or don’t want to breastfeed. There are many emotional and health reasons a mom may choose to formula feed her baby.

If a mom is making the choice to formula feed her baby, it’s paramount that she has the knowledge, education and information needed to make the most informed decisions when it comes to formula milk.

That’s why Sarah is sitting down with Elke Pascoe, Founder of LittleOak, which makes infant formula products based on goat’s milk rather than cow’s milk. She explains how her son’s skin condition triggered the idea for her business and informs us about harmful ingredients to look out for, as well as how to navigate a healthy relationship with formula.

Pull out Quotes

04:37 - “This terrible infant formula issue wasn’t isolated to just Australia. In fact, it was a global issue.”

04:53 - “We all agreed that goat milk was significantly more naturally akin to human breast milk.”

07:09 - “In our mind, every child deserves the best start in life and the best nutrition.”

10:17 - “I will stand in front of every CEO of every large infant formula company in the world and insist that they take palm oil out of their formula.”

18:42 - “I really do encourage you to look into those other ingredients and make sure not only you know where they come from, but how they’re extracted, because that plays an

overall impact on your child’s health now and in the future.”

25.11 - “Get all the knowledge, get the education, get the information that you need to make a good decision.”

31:18 - “Children need to lay down really strong layers of iron and magnesium for cognitive development, but also for later in life around anxiety.”

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/tips-for-navigating-a-healthy-relationship-with-formula/

Surviving Winter Viruses with Jessica Hochman, MD Nov 17, 2022

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As a parent, worrying is second nature. You're constantly afraid that something could go wrong and when the worst happens and your child gets sick, it’s horrible to see your little one suffering.

Even worse, if the domino effect means your whole family gets struck down by an illness, looking after your kids can become a real challenge with viruses beginning to spread like wildfire during the winter season.

An early surge of respiratory viruses among babies and toddlers this fall has caught doctors off guard and means we could be in for a more challenging season when it comes to illnesses such as flu, RSV and Covid-19.

In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by pediatrician Jessica Hochman, MD, to help us prepare for the season ahead.

Listen now to find out about:

What to expect this winter
The 3 signs your child should seek medical help
What to do if your child has a fever
Febrile seizures
RSV
How to manage symptoms
Prevention tips

Pull Out Quotes

01:08 - “Viruses are more prevalent this year than we’ve seen since the pandemic started.”

18:04 - “There’s so little population immunity from the past few years that there’s some concern that it will be a rougher season.”

25:44 - “There is a true consolation prize to getting sick. You’re building up your immune system.”

26:09 - “It’s a sign that we’re getting back to normal, that we’re back to being connected, because just by nature of humans being around each other, unfortunately with that come viruses.”

26:49 - “Once a month is the average that a kid gets a cold.”

28:56 - “We’re seeing the effects of being away from each other for a couple of years. I think there’s a lot of immunity that we have to rebuild.”

30:55 - “RSV is definitely something that we should take seriously.”

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/surviving-winter-viruses-with-jessica-hochman-md/

Wave Goodbye to Messy Playrooms Nov 10, 2022

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No matter how much you have going on in the day, if the playroom is a mess, the mom guilt takes over. You blame yourself and wonder how all the other Instagram playrooms can stay so perfectly tidy.

If the constant state of mess, the yelling and the stress haven’t driven you to insanity already, you can guarantee the next piece of Lego you step on probably will.

What you need is a permanent solution that won’t involve you doing any more work and will even get your kids to help too.

That’s why Evelyn Cucchiara, aka The Toy Tamer, joins Sarah in the latest podcast episode to tell us how your messy, disorganized playroom can soon become a thing of the past. Evelyn talks us through her S.A.N.E. Method which empowers your kids and makes them actually want to put their toys away.

Don’t miss how this magic works!

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Full Show Notes: https://juna.co/blog/wave-goodbye-to-messy-playrooms/

How Postpartum Doulas Transform the Fourth Trimester Nov 03, 2022

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For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

On this episode: Mothers receive what feels like constant attention in the nine months before labor, whether it’s baby classes, baby showers, a special seat on the subway or people asking to feel your belly.

But, all of a sudden, the terrifying and painful part happens, the baby arrives and you’re thrust into what feels like the unknown.

Doulas are trained, non-medical postpartum experts who act as supporters, educators and cheerleaders, who provide resources and recommendations for your postpartum experience.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by certified postpartum doula and the founder of Major Care, Mandy Major, who talks to us about the importance of postpartum care for the baby and the birth person. They jump into the following topics:

Care teams
Different types of doula
Activities doulas support with
Common questions doulas can help with
Major Care and the My Fourth app

When a postpartum doula is involved, the entire family is healthier, safer, and enjoys an all round better experience.

Don’t miss this episode to find out more!

Powering Your Pregnancy With Plants Oct 27, 2022

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When it comes to having a plant-based pregnancy, you can be faced with a lot of misinformation and discouragement about your well-intended choices. Trying to find accurate advice often ends up with you stuck in a Google rabbit hole, swamped by conflicting ideas.

Then comes the self-doubt about whether it’s healthy or even possible to stay vegetarian or vegan while pregnant, leaving you to consider sacrificing your beliefs and values for a healthy pregnancy.

In this podcast episode, Sarah is joined by Crysta Pollitt MS, RDN, who helps us to feel confident about plant-based pregnancy choices during pregnancy and gives us the guidance we need to ensure we get all the important nutrients needed to grow a healthy baby.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Topics include:

Supplementation
Important nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy
How to build a healthy plate
Nutritious breakfast ideas
Plant-based protein powders
Soy
Tasty plant-based snack ideas

Show Notes

3:23 - “It’s completely possible to have a healthy pregnancy without eating animal protein.”

4:53 - “With plant-based pregnancy, I 100% recommend a prenatal vitamin.”

5:16 - “The first thing I look at with supplementation for plant-based pregnancy is choline, Omega-3s and B12.”

9:18 - “We have to make sure there’s protein with each meal.”

20:42 - “One of the biggest myths about plant-based pregnancy or just plant-based eating is that soy is bad for you.”

25:48 - “In pregnancy, really pay attention to the quality of the food and to the characteristics of the food that you are craving.”

26:27 - “We’re not afraid of carbs in the plant-based pregnancy world. We’re just so focused on protein.”

29:27 - “Focus on the time during your pregnancy to really nourish yourself.”

The Evolution of Pregnancy Advice and Recommendations Oct 20, 2022

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Today I am talking to Brittany Clair, author of "Carrying On', the book that helps expecting parents make sense of the overwhelming amount of information available to them.

We talk about how she came up with the idea to write the book, how pregnancy recommendations have evolved over time, and how you can use this book to help guide you through pregnancy.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Everything You Need To Know About Placenta Encapsulation Oct 13, 2022

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In this episode Sarah talks with Samantha Davis from Mommy Made Encapsulation. Samantha specializes in all things placenta encapsulation. They talk about the benefits, the different methods of consumption, and more. If you're currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant or just curious about placenta encapsulation, you'll love this episode.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

The Benefits of Play Therapy For Kids Sep 30, 2022

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Sarah talks with Jessica Schaeffer. Jessica is a child counselor who specializes in working with children who have anxiety, sleep problems, or behavioral issues. We share some real life examples of when play therapy would be helpful and Jessica shares tips on how you can implement some of her findings in your own parenting.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

Reconnecting With Yourself During Motherhood Sep 21, 2022

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Sarah talks with Elise Knox, who specializes in coaching Moms on how to reconnect with themselves and therefore create stronger relationships with their kids and partners. Elise shares her tips on how to communicate your needs as a person and not a Mom, and ways to strengthen the bond with your children.

For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

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