The Juna Moms Podcast

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Pregnancy and the Covid-19 Vaccines Apr 20, 2021

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On this episode Sarah chats with Dr. Shannon Clark from Babies After 35.

Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG is a double board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist focusing on the care of women with maternal and/or fetal complications of pregnancy

Shannon created her social media presence "Babies After 35" to help Moms starting their family after 35. More recently she has spent her time researching Covid-19 and specifically its effect on all things maternity.

In the episode Sarah and Shannon discuss:

• the Covid-19 vaccines and Fertility
• Covid-19 and its effect on pregnancy
• the recent news with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine
• how to ask the right questions to your healthcare provider

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C-Sections: How To Prep and Recover Apr 12, 2021

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April is recognized every year as Cesarean Awareness Month. To that end, we are sharing this interview with Olena from C-Section Strong.

In this episode Sarah talks with Olena Danko from the blog C-Section Strong. Olena is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mom of two who founded the blog C-Section Strong to help support women who's births don't go as planned.

Olena goes into detail on her experience with two c-sections as well as some great tips for preparing and educating yourself if your birth doesn't go as planned.

If you are planning for a C-Section or know anyone who is, this episode is a must listen!

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Modern Mom Problems with Tara Clark Apr 07, 2021

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On this episode Sarah chats with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs.

Modern Mom Probs is a parenting humor and lifestyle Instagram account developed by Tara Clark, where she presents realistic issues facing modern parents in a humorous, heart-warming light.

Tara is set to release her first book - A survival guide for 21st Century Mothers, on April 19th, 2021.

In the episode Sarah and Tara talk about some of the common issues facing the Modern Mom, including:

• the breastfeeding/formula debate
• feeding toddlers / kids
• screen time
• self-care with a twist
• mom shaming and social media trolls

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Skincare During Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding with Dr. Chan Mar 29, 2021

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During pregnancy, you could drive yourself crazy Googling the safety details of the skincare products you use every day. With so much conflicting information, and so little solid research done on the subject, it can be frustrating. All you’re trying to do is wash your face, and here comes Google telling you you’ll put a curse on your baby if your cleanser contains ulmus davidiana root extract.

In this episode Sarah talks with Dr. Aegean Chan to break down the typical questions about what products are safe for you and baby.

Note: This perspective on skincare/beauty is from Dr. Chan and Juna does not endorse a singular position on skincare during pregnancy. We are simply sharing knowledge from a credible source and encourage you to do your own research and come to a conclusion that works for you and your pregnancy. You can find Dr. Chan at https://www.instagram.com/draegeanchan/?hl=en.

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Baby Milestones with Mommy and Me PT Mar 23, 2021

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On this episode Sarah chats with Brittany from Mommy and Me PT.

Brittany is a pediatric physical therapist, a gross motor expert and am a Mom.

Through her business Katie has developed easy-to-use content to help moms understand their baby's milestones and development.

In this episode, Brittany shares her tips for mastering tummy time, what kind of milestones are important to watch out for, and more importantly, which ones really don't matter at all. She also busts some common myths around what age babies should start walking. You might be surprised by this one.

Monitoring your baby’s gross motor skills can be stressful. BUT, as Brittany will tell you, it doesn’t have to be! This episode will help you navigate baby’s first year with confidence and grace!

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Labor Through The Lens of a Pelvic Health PT with Katie Hunter Mar 10, 2021

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On this episode Sarah chats with Katie Hunter, DPT.

Katie is a pelvic health physical therapist and advisor to Juna. She helped Juna create our new Core Restore Program - which you can find in the Juna App.

Katie works with postpartum mamas to help them recover after childbirth.

In this episode, Katie shares her own birth story, how she prepped for labor, what she did during pregnancy to keep her pelvic floor strong, and what she's doing to recover.

This episode is packed with 50 minutes of gold and will save you from countless headaches if you absorb and apply this knowledge!

Postpartum Stories: Motherhood Understood Mar 02, 2021

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Sarah talks to Jen Schwartz from Motherhood Understood.

Jen had a fairly straightforward path to becoming a Mom, but when she brought her son home from the hospital, everything turned. She fell into deep postpartum depression and her mom and husband took over the parenting duties *while she cried in bed.

Jen shares the not so pretty side of the role we are taught to believe comes naturally when we decide it’s time to start a family. For her, it took a whole year, lots of therapy and medication, just to adjust to her new life as mom.

Jen’s goal with sharing her story so openly is to help Moms feel less alone if they are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings, and let them know there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Her message: "1 in 5 moms are taken down by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues during and following childbirth, but those of us who are suffering are pretty sure nobody hears, or even sees us." Connect with Jen.

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Parenting Toddlers with Devon Kuntzman Feb 23, 2021

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Sarah talks to Devin from Transforming Toddlerhood.

Devin is an ICF certified life coach who specializes in helping parents overcome the challenges associated with raising toddler aged children. She works with the parents directly to create confidence in their parenting and nurture their development to help parents craft the best relationship possible with their little ones.

Even if you don't have toddler age kids yet, this is one of those episodes you want to take notes for.

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All Things Potty Training with Aloha Integrative Therapy Feb 15, 2021

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Sarah talks with Quiara Smith, a pediatric pelvic floor occupational therapist, which basically means that she specializes in all things related to potty training and treating the myriad of issues that may arise.

Quiara is a wealth of knowledge and together they get into some very helpful topics like how to know when your child is ready for potty training, the most common problems she sees, how to parent to each child individually, transitioning to nighttime potty training, and more.

This is one of those episodes you listen to 3x because there is so much good stuff packed in here.

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Moving Toward A Non-Toxic Life with Hila Bahari Feb 08, 2021

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Sarah talks to Hila from Mama Guide.

Hila has created amazing resources for mamas on her website and instagram, including one on our topic today: Moving Toward A Non-Toxic Life.

Hila makes it simple and easy for you to begin removing toxins from your life and provides tips for where to put your energy as you get started on this journey.

One key tip: Take it slow and don’t try to make all these changes overnight. Hope you enjoy 😊

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