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Is it possible to love your cesarean as much as you'd love a vaginal birth (and possibly even more). Today's guest is my friend Rachel. Rachel is a marketing specialist at Get Away Today who recently had a c-section, which she loved! She's going to share her perspective on how great a c-section can be, because you don't often hear a lot of great experiences when it comes to c-sections. Big thanks...

We are chatting about organizing your playroom, and what you can do to make it the most play-able and easy for your kids to explore and learn (without the drag of them not cleaning things up). Today's guest is Kayla O'Niell. She is a research assistant in the Early Childhood Department at Indiana University. She has been working in early invention for over 10 years, and is the face behind @Baby. T...

Healthcare communication is one of the most important things you can learn about before your delivery. Today's guest is Samantha Ghabra. Samantha has been a registered nurse since 2017. Her passion for labor, birth, and women's health has lead her on a path towards becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife/Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner. She is currently a student at California State University, Fulle...

What do you DO with your newborn when you get home with them? Today we're chatting about activities you can do with your baby. Today's guest is Allie Ticktin. Allie's mission is to empower children and their families through sensory play so that they can thrive through childhood and beyond. Allie is the author of the book, Play to Progress, where she provides parents with an overview of all 8 (yes...

Today we're chatting about those few minutes (sometimes hours) before delivery. What to expect from the hospital staff and your provider. Today's guest is Hailey. She is a labor & delivery nurse who lives for helping you create a beautiful birth memory! Hailey is a face behind Labor Nurse Hailey at Your Cervix on Instagram and has been affectionately coined by all her night shift gals as "the crun...

Today we're chatting about my 2nd son's entry into college. Both the admissions process and actually moving out and going to college. In this episode Tips for parents during the admissions process Tips for parents for when kids move in. Other things that might interest you What is the hardest age to parent? Why my kids hate me, and that's OK. Saving for college Producer: Drew Erickson

Today we're talking about ALL the "invisible" work that we do as moms, and making sure our family and partner realize all the work we're doing. Today's guest is Whitney Archibald. She is the host of the How She Moms podcast, and a mother of five. She crowdsources motherhood, parenting and home management so you can pick and choose ideas that work for you and your family. Find her at the How She Mo...

What happens if you poop at delivery? Today I'm talking with a fellow labor nurse about what WE think, why it happens and what we do if/when it does! Liesel Teen, BSN, RN is a labor and delivery nurse and the founder of Mommy Labor Nurse. Mommy Labor Nurse provides online birth classes and other resources that give pregnant women the tools and confidence they need to erase the unknown and have an...

How do we handle parenting when our kids need something we can't give them. When we are over-stimulated as a parent, how do we handle a kid that needs more than we can give. Today's Guest is Julie Vick. She is the author of Babies Don't Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?), a humorous advice book for introverted parents navigating the early years of parenthood. She has written for New Yorker Daily S...

Today I am giving you six facts about using IV pain medication in labor. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- if you're looking to get informed on things like this in labor and delivery -- IT Is the class for you! In this episode The benefits to using IV pain medication Some of the medicine DOES get to the baby Works well 1-2 times We don't tend to give it after 9 cm....

How should we be saving for retirement when there are so many other needs around us. Today's guest is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth . Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home Family Routines The Online Prenatal Class for Couples In this episode Prioritize retirement savings over college savings Best time to save for retirement How the financial media makes money How Dave Ramsey might no...

It's easy to think of your partner as just a cheerleader for you during your pregnancy & delivery. How can you make them part of the team? This episode was inspired my post on what to do if your partner is selfish during pregnancy . Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- it is created to help BOTH parts of the couple get prepared for birth. In this episode Lower your ex...

It seems like on social media people are constantly battling which age is the hardest to parent. Today I want to chat about what age is the hardest to parent. Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines -- if you're looking to get your family on a routine that makes life easier, it is the course for you! In this episode What the hardest parts of newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age kids, tee...

Let's talk about why you may WANT an induction, especially as you get towards the end of your pregnancy. Today's guest is Juli Pyle (she/her) a certified nurse midwife who practices at a community hospital in rural Pennsylvania. Juli was a stay at mom for many years to five children before deciding to return to school to pursue a degree in nursing. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with...

Why do I second guess myself at every move and today I'm exploring why and how I can listen to myself. In this episode My other episode on how I make money The things in my background that make me second guess myself. The questions I now ask myself when I'm making decisions. Producer: Drew Erickson

Zoning your kitchen is one of the most important things you can do to make things easier to do in that room. Today we're talking about some of the stigmas and "rules" you might be following that aren't helping you in your kitchen. This episode was inspired by my post on kitchen organization Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home -- stop following "rules" that aren't helping you! Get ideas on...

Let's chat about birth fears, including my study that I did on what makes people afraid about labor & delivery. Today's guest is Christina Bernard from Labor Nurse Christina (formerly tatatopics). Christina is a Mom of four, labor and delivery nurse, better birth advocate, IBCLC, military vet and navy wife. Working on a better birth advocacy course to be released soon! This episode was inspired by...

Is spanking a good option for kids? What can we do to not spank, but still get kids who we can help raise to be successful people. Today's guest is Deborah Farmer Kris, founder of Parenthood365. Deborah is a parenting columnist for PBS KIDS, she writes about education for NPR's MindShift, and she is the author of two new children's books, " I Love You All the Time " and " You Have Feelings All the...

I don't want you surprised by what you're going to see in labor and delivery -- so, today we're chatting about what to expect to see with one of my favorite labor nurses on the inter-webs. Today's guest is Jen Hamilton. She found accidental social media fame from sharing the hilarious, vulnerable, and real parts of being a mom, being a wife, and being a nurse. Since joining tiktok at the beginning...

Let's chat about how I make money as a content creator. Hi, I'm Hilary Erickson. I've been "blogging" since 2005 and I have taken it as a full time income with a couple of websites, a podcast, and courses. So, how does it all work? This episode was inspired by my blogging for income series . Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home Family Routines The Online Prenatal Class for Couples In this...

Today we're chatting strep throat. What to watch for, what is likely strep or likely isn't... This episode was inspired by my post on strep throat . Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines let's get your life on track, so you're more easily able to handle things like illness that come-up ** I meant that you can find the test at WALMART -- find them here . Strep is SUPER contagious, what to do? I...

There are a lot of routine things that we normally just do unless you'd rather do something else. That doesn't mean you can't refuse them. It means you just need to know why we normally do them, and why you're making another choice. Today's guest is Dr. Franziska Haydanek, an ObGyn attending, former blogger, current TIktok obsessed, and mama of two young children. Find her on Tiktok @pagingdrfran...

How do we support other moms rather than shaming them, and how do professionals provide education without shaming moms. Let's chat about it! Today's guest is Jen Hamilton. Jen found accidental social media fame from sharing the hilarious, vulnerable, and real parts of being a mom, being a wife, and being a nurse. Since joining Tiktok at the beginning of the pandemic, she has now accumulated almost...

What happens at your hospital admission is something to understand ahead of time, so you're not caught off guard when you get to the hospital. I'm excited to have a super-experienced nurse with me to discuss it! Today's guest is Trish from Labor Nurse Mama . Trish is a mama of 7 children, ranging in age from 7 years old to 30 years old, including one adopted daughter. She is a long-time labor and...

Deciding what you really need and don't need in your kitchen is so important and hard! Let's talk about decluttering the kitchen. Big thanks to our sponsor The Organized Home -- if you want a simple way to help organize your home for your family it's the course for you! In this episode Questions to ask yourself about decluttering the kitchen: How big is it How often are you using it Can something...