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New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & Pregnancy

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Welcome to the New Mom Talk (previously Mama Wears Athleisure) podcast, your go-to resource for new moms, expecting moms, and perinatal parents navigating the exciting journey of parenthood! Hosted by Mariela De Santiago, mom to a toddler and host of the Carlsbad Mom Walks, this podcast aims to provide evidence-based information, expert advice, and relatable stories to support you through this transformative period (Pregnancy podcast, New Mom podcast, Expecting Mom podcast, First Time Mom podcast). Join us as we tackle common questions and concerns that new parents often Google, such as: What...

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16. Mommy & Me Community with Bartley from By the Sea Mommy & Me 22.02.2023 14:41

Bartley is a mom of three kids in North County, San Diego. She shares how she created a mommy & me group to connect families through exploration and meetups. @bytheseamommyandme www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an email! - best parenting podcast - best new mom podcast - best podcasts...

15. Sustainability: Cloth & Disposable Diapers with Jesse from Tiny Yellow Bungalow 15.02.2023 18:34

Jesse, the founder and owner of Tiny Yellow Bungalow, shares differences between cloth and disposable diapers. She walks us through the pros and cons of both, giving us info on how to find which route suites your family best. https://www.tinyyellowbungalow.com/ @tinyyellowbungalow www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested...

14. Milk Sharing Made Easy with Kelly from Share the Drop 08.02.2023 13:41

Kelly is a prenatal yoga instructor, birth doula, and the founder and creator of Share the Drop. She walks us through how her free commerce application connects families who wish to donate or receive breastmilk for their infants. https://www.instagram.com/sharethedrop/ https://sharethedrop.com/ kelly@sharethedrop.com www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk...

13. Starting Solids BLW & Purees with Edwena from My Little Eater 01.02.2023 24:25

Edwena Kennedy is the Registered Pediatric Dietitian behind My Little Eater, an online feeding company that supports parents in raising healthy eaters from starting solids through preschool. Edwena created the Texture Timeline™ - a tool for parents who want to start solids with purees and allows them to move through easier to more advanced textures with their baby. She recognizes that there isn&ap...

12. Birth & Postpartum Doula Supports with Kelly from Doulas of North County 25.01.2023 23:19

Kelly Rae is a birth doula with having supported pregnant and postpartum families nationally and internationally. She shares how doulas can help support families. Kelly walks us through differences between birth and postpartum doulas, as well as supports night time doulas can provide. www.doulasofnorthcounty.com Instagram @doulakellyrae hello@kelly-rae.com www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG:...

11. Exercising While Pregnant with Erica Friedman Wellness 18.01.2023 22:33

Erica is a Pre & Postnatal Fitness Coach. Erica strives to help moms feel trong, powerful, and conmfident through movement. She creates programming to prepare mamas for labor, postpartum recovery and the activities of daily life as parents through classes and trainings. In this episode, Erica shares how to exercise safely. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericafriedman_wellness/ Facebook:...

10. Learning You're Pregnant with Ari West 11.01.2023 19:31

Ari West, a Physical Therapist, shares her experience about learning she's pregnant. We talk about what you give up and how life changes throughout those nine months, along with what helps make the pregnancy easier. www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an email! - best parenting podcast...

9. Teething and How to Care for Baby Teeth with Pediatric Dentist Dr. Amanda 04.01.2023 17:01

Dr. Amanda is a board certified Pediatric Dentist in the Bay Area in California. She shares some common symptoms along with how to care for baby teeth. Listen to learn what you can expect throughout your baby's teething process. @dr.amanda.dds www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an emai...

8. How One Mom Learned Her Child Had Autism 28.12.2022 22:16

Author of Autism with a Side of Sushi, Kuri Yasuno, is a mom of two high school boys. Kuri moved the the US at the age of five from Japan. At that time, people thought sushi was gross, but now, everyone loves sushi. Much like sushi is now, Kuri writes in hopes to have society accept, appreciate, and embrace autism. Kuri shares her experience in learning about her child's diagnosis and what he...

7. How to Raise Your Baby Plant-Based with Alex from Plant-Based Juniors 21.12.2022 23:26

Alexandra Caspero, is A Registered Dietitian, Plant-Based Chef, owner of Delish Knowledge and co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors , an evidence-based platform that helps parents navigate the world of plant-based prenatal and pediatric nutrition. She is the co-author of the bestselling book, The Plant-Based Baby + Toddler. Alex shares what to consider when raising your littles plant-based and how to...

6. Traveling with Babies 14.12.2022 21:13

Kelly Stary, a Stay-at-Home-Mom, is the founder of TravelingwithBabies.net. She has a passion for traveling and sharing her tips with other parents. Kelly has two children, a 19-month old and an infant. Instagram: @traveling.with.babies www.travelingwithbabies.net www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested in being a guest?...

5. Breastfeeding & Preventing Clogged Milk Ducts/Mastitis with The Parent Pad 07.12.2022 24:59

Rachel Craig is the founder of The Parent Pad. She is a first time mom, Lactation Counselor, and former mother/baby nurse. Rachel shares the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby. She helps us identify and prevent clogged milk ducts and mastitis. @theparentpad www.theparentpad.com https://www.theparentpad.com/resources www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @Ne...

4. Preparing for Parental Leave: What to Know with Amber Lee Bissell 30.11.2022 22:01

Amber Lee Bissell, a California attorney and owner of The Law Offices of Amber Lee Bissell, focuses on labor and employment cases. She shares how to learn and prepare for parental leave and talks a little bit about the Family and Medical Leave Act. https://amberleelaw.com/ www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested in being...

3. Balancing WFH, Owning a Small Business, and being a Full-Time SAHM with HiHoney 23.11.2022 32:28

Adriana is a first time mom at the age of 34, engaged and lives in the Sacramento Area. Prior to having baby she worked as a special education teacher. During the pandemic, she started a small charcuterie business called HiHoney Boards. In May of 2021, Adriana became pregnant with Mila and switched to working for an online charter while still running my small business and caring for her daughter....

2. What is Sleep Training? (with Leanne from WeeSleep) 16.11.2022 20:12

Leanne Bruni, a mom of three, including twins, is a chiropractor and a sleep consultant with Wee Sleep. Leanne shares the importance of sleep training, along with tips and recommendations on how to get started. You can reach Leanne on instagram @weesleep_leanne or email at leanne.bruni@wee-sleep.com.. www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMo...

1. Ingredients to Watch for in Baby Products with Inga Tritt from Yater Actives 09.11.2022 21:53

Inga Tritt, founder of Original Sprout and Yater Actives, creates safe products for families. She has an extensive background in beauty, having owned salons to becoming a master stylist, and eventually founding two companies with a passion for creating products that work with quality ingredients, while empowering women. Inga shares her beauty secrets along with ingredients to keep a watchful eye...

Mama Wears Athleisure Trailer 31.10.2022 1:54

Hello! Meet your host, Mariela De Santiago. Giving you a quick glimpse on what this podcast is about. Tune in weekly to get raw and real about all things mama related! www. NewMomTalk.com Buy Me A Coffee IG: @NewMomTalk. Podcast YouTube: @NewMomTalk Mariela@NewMomTalk.com Interested in being a guest? Shoot us an email! - best parenting podcast - best new mom podcast - best podcasts for new moms -...