Modern Nurture

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Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. The Five S's: A Guide to Calming Your Newborn In this episode of the Modern Nurture Podcast, host Jess explores Dr. Harvey Karp's approach to soothing crying infants, known as the 'calming reflex', through his recommended five steps, or the 'Five S's': Swaddling, Side/Stomach Position, Shushing, Swi...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. In this episode, Jess delves into the topic of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), a common yet underrecognized condition, through a conversation with Stephanie Deusing, a mother who discovered her son's almost complete blindness due to CVI only when he was 15. Despite a high IQ, academic excellence, and no visible signs of blindn...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. The Essential Guide to Nutrition from Infancy to Adulthood for Mothers and Children In this episode of the Modern Nurture Podcast, the host Jess and guest speaker, Stephanie from Food Factor Nutrition, explore comprehensive nutrition guidance starting from infancy to adolescence, including special focus on maternal nutrition during p...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Unmedicated Births: Your Complete Guide with Doula Insights In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess is joined by doula Sarah from Entering Motherhood to explore unmedicated births. They delve into preparation, the birth process, postpartum recovery, and how doulas aid in these phases. Sarah, having experience with cesarean and V...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Discover the Healing Power of Infant Massage  In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess and expert Helen Thompson, an infant massage instructor and host of the First Time Moms Chat podcast, delve into the history and  profound advantages of infant massage, including enhanced sleep, brain development, and relief from colic. The con...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. In this episode of the Modern Nurture Podcast, host Jess, an engineer and mother, debunks common myths surrounding tummy time for infants. Drawing from her three-part framework for evaluating parenting advice against the biological norm, Jess invites listeners to explore whether traditional tummy time aligns with natural infant devel...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. If you want to know about breastfeeding and trying to conceive, breastfeeding while pregnant, and the unique challenges of breastfeeding a toddler, this one is for you.. Host Jess and guest Jenna Wolfe, a certified lactation counselor and Pure Joy parent coach, offer profound insights into breastfeeding past infancy, including tandem...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Mastering Pelvic Floor Health for an Easy Labor Check out Becca’s course to ELIMINATE YOUR PREGNANCY PAIN! Use Code “MODERNNURTURE” for a discount! https://go.pelvicfloormomma.com/course-sales-page-1399?am_id=jessika731 In this comprehensive discussion on pelvic floor health with pelvic floor coach Becca, key topics around the normal...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Join host Jess and PMS & Hormone Health Coach Rebecca Paisley in a groundbreaking discussion that challenges the norms around PMS and menstrual health. Discover the roles of key hormones, the power of diet in regulating your cycle, and the holistic approach of Ayurveda to optimizing women's health. Learn about the misconcept...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Dive into the essentials of infant sleep in this  episode of "Modern Nurture," featuring Holistic Sleep Coach Kim Hawley. From unraveling the complexities of sleep training to navigating the risks of SIDS, and uncovering the truths behind co-sleeping and bed-sharing, this discussion is packed with crucial insights for paren...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Welcome to Modern Nurture, where mothers at the intersection of instincts and evidence. Join host Jess as she engages in an insightful conversation with Amy Hughes, a doula, mother, and personal trainer. Amy shares her unique journey and the development of a comprehensive pregnancy protocol in collaboration with experts including pel...

Send me a Text Message, for free! I'd love to hear from you. Welcome and an Unconventional Take on Tummy Time Join Jess on the Modern Nurture Podcast, where mothers meet at the intersection of instincts and evidence. As an engineer turned mom, Jess dives deep into the essence of motherhood, challenging the conventional with a mix of personal anecdotes and research-backed insights. This episode...