Jess For Moms Podcast

You'll want to listen to this episode. It is truly beautiful to hear Rachel's experience with postpartum depression. The way that she and her husband grew together and found ways to get her the help she needed, the way she found cake decorating as a way to work through that difficult time (that then became a successful business), and the way that she describes her gratitude for her postp...

How do you stay sane when you are up all night with a baby?! I'm here to help you with this. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing FOUR ways that have helped both me and my clients with this exact topic. Most of us worry about getting enough sleep in the postpartum stage. And everyone tells you to be worried about it! 🤪 But I PROMISE you, there are things you can do that will help you SO...

If you have had a difficult time with birth control, this episode is for you!!! You will want to listen to this episode to hear all about the Fertility Awareness Method which is DIFFERENT than what you’ve likely heard about - the “Natural Family Planning Method.” It’s much more exact and backed by science. (Let’s be clear - the Natural Family Planning Method is not bad! It’s just good to be aware...

Here's a quick tip that has helped me as a mom of three kids navigate the holidays - especially Christmas. I tend to have big expectations and hopes for the holidays, and this is the NUMBER ONE thing that has helped me have a great Christmas every year :) Listen and let me know what you think! Just message me over on my Instagram page @jessformoms . Happy holidays!! -------------------- Downl...

This is SUCH an important topic. Did you know that 1 in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression?! It is not just the mom that is at risk for postpartum mood disorders. Knowing this is the case can help you and your spouse or partner be better prepared for how to recognize depression or anxiety, and know how to get help.  That is why I invited Alyssa Nilsen on the podcast. She and her husband h...

So grateful for Lindy Lemperle sharing her experience with going back to work after having her baby!  Here are a few of the things we cover throughout the episode: Lindy's experience working professionally through a couple miscarriages, then her pregnancy with her baby, Miles. And then going back to work How she prepared for maternity leave. Advocating for herself in her current position, now...

This week's episode is one of my favorite topics! It's one that I have seen make a huge difference not only for myself, but my clients as well. Doing things that help you "feel like you" in the postpartum and newborn stage will be a GAME CHANGER.  In the episode we answer some common questions I get around this topic: Why is it so important to feel like you in this stage?  How...

Sharing a check in on where I am 9 months postpartum! Specifically how I am doing in regards to healing, how I'm doing emotionally, how sleep is going with a 9 month old baby, and an update on breastfeeding. We will also be talking about how this applies to YOU in your own postpartum journey - whether you are currently in the first year postpartum or are just thinking ahead.  I have two goals...

Definitely bring all the items you want for your baby - but don't forget to bring items just for YOU! Planning ahead for these types of things will only help improve your experience with labor and delivery. Remember, you're worth taking great care of too ❤️ Listen to this episode to hear the TEN items I recommend bringing. As well as an important announcement about the podcast! ---------...

My daughter turned FIVE this past week… I honestly can't believe it! It means I've been a mom for FIVE years. I totally recognize that five years does not make me a pro… But it got me thinking about the things that I have learned in the past five years that I wish I had known back then. So that is what I'm sharing with you! Three things that I wish I knew when I first became a mom (...

The postpartum stage doesn't have to be scary. When I had my first baby I would describe myself as more "naive" when it came to what to expect in the postpartum stage. After my experience, I shifted to more of a scared state - scared to ever go through that stage again. That was obviously not a state I wanted to stay in. I decided that I needed to shift from "scared" to &q...

An important part of taking care of yourself is meeting your physical needs. A few months after having a baby is a great to check in and make sure that things are okay - or to take care of things that are wrong and are needing help in order to get better! After having my third baby in January, I have gone to 5 different doctor appointments (beyond my 6 week follow up with my OBGYN) to help make su...

This is a special episode in honor of Mother’s Day this weekend. As a mom, have you ever felt like you are not the kind of mom you want to be? Have you ever felt like you are not enough? Maybe you feel like you aren't doing a good job, or that your weaknesses outweigh your strengths. Do you ever find that you are comparing yourself to other moms? If you relate to any of these feelings, this e...

For most of my life… I thought of “self care” as a spa day. When I became a mom, I thought of “self care” as getting a shower in.  A couple years ago I learned that “self care” is much more than a buzzword, and much more than a spa day or a shower. Self care can and should be a comprehensive approach to taking care of yourself.   In this week’s podcast episode, I’m sharing my experience of when I...

Come and hear what to expect around 3 months postpartum! (My husband joined us again for this episode) Some other points we cover: What to do if things are not improving in specific areas The importance of remembering that you are still in the postpartum stage and therefore, still in survival mode Still prioritizing meeting your needs/using your postpartum plan And you won't want to miss &quo...

Have you ever had this thought? Or one similar to it? When you are struggling emotionally, or feeling rundown, or maybe you're sick... being a "mom" and taking care of your kids on top of that can feel like a lot. Maybe it feels like more than you can handle. I have been there! I still find myself there, but way less than I used to. In this episode, I am sharing the 3 things that he...

This was the most requested topic for the podcast! Which makes sense - it's a big change for our kids and we want to make it as easy as possible for them. We have gone through this transition twice now and have found four areas that have really helped our kids. Listen to hear the different tips that have worked well for our family! These won't make the transition perfect, but I feel conf...

Have you ever wondered what the recovery is like after having a baby? Well regardless of if you have a vaginal delivery or a c-section, Anna Jones is here to share tips and help you know exactly what to expect. Anna is a RN who has worked in labor and delivery, mother/baby (postpartum unit) as well as in a birth center. She knows her stuff! In addition to sharing about recovery, she also shares wh...

Listen to hear the top six things that have helped this be our BEST postpartum experience of the three! ------------------------ If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you, schedule a FREE consultation! I can't wait to meet with you!

Week 5 postpartum!  -------------------- If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you, schedule a FREE consultation! I can't wait to meet with you!

We can't believe it's been four weeks since our little Tate was born! We are finally feeling like the end of the "survival stage" will actually come at some point :)  Here are some of the topics we cover: Tips for if your spouse or partner doesn't have a lot of time off work "Evidence of improvement" (listen to hear what Nicholas means by that) Continuing to fill...

Week three!  Here are some of the things we cover: Prioritizing each of our needs/filling our cups Weekly check ins as a couple Trouble with newborn sleep and tips for getting through it Breastfeeding update  Nipple vasospasm and how to treat it ------------------------------- If you'd like to learn more about creating a Postpartum Plan or to see if postpartum coaching is a good fit for you,...

I have my husband joining me again this week as we share about week 2 of our postpartum experience! Listen as we both share what things have helped us the most - individually and together. This week we are covering things like vaginal tears, dealing with swings in emotion due to hormones, night sweats (due to more hormones), survival mode mentality, what to do when you're feeling discouraged...

We are one week into the postpartum period with our third baby! This week has been my opportunity to practice what I preach - and to also implement what I've learned from my previous two postpartum experiences, as well as what I've learned coaching other women in this stage. I have my husband joining me for this episode! Listen to hear us share a little about our experience this first we...

So grateful to have Sarah on the podcast to share all things breastfeeding! There is so much good information that she covers, wonderful resources, as well a couple items she highly recommends that you should add to your registry.  Here are just a few of the things she covers: Sarah's personal experience breastfeeding (the struggles she went through with her first child) and how it led to her...