In this episode of The Best Birth Podcast, co-hosts Sarah Ziroll and Jen Banks reflect on the invaluable lessons they've learned from interviewing experts in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. They discuss the recurring themes of nutrition, exercise, and sleep that have been emphasized by their guests, and how these basics play a crucial role in a healthy pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Sarah and Jen share personal insights and highlight the importance of building a supportive birth team, recognizing the body's natural ability to birth, and utilizing available resources and specialists.

00:00 Ride the Wave media welcome to the best birth podcast

01:33 Jen, what was the number one thing you learned in this podcast

04:16 Jen: I have learned that our bodies were made to do this

05:19 Last lesson was to utilize the specialists that are out there

06:13 Jen: I learned that we are not fragile in pregnancy

07:49 We share some of our favorite quotes from our podcast guests about childbirth

14:06 Jen Banks: This podcast has been life changing. Thank you for joining us

Throughout the episode, they revisit some of their favorite quotes from past guests, offering wisdom on topics such as emotional maturity, postpartum mental health, and the importance of building a relationship with healthcare providers. They also emphasize the significance of trusting one's intuition and preparing for the unexpected in labor.

Join Sarah and Jen as they provide a heartfelt recap of their journey, sharing the knowledge and experiences that have transformed their understanding of birth and parenting. Don't miss this episode filled with practical advice and inspiration for expectant parents.

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In this episode, Jody Moore of the podcast "Better Than Happy" joins us to discuss how focusing on thoughts and mindset can significantly impact our reality, particularly in the context of birth and motherhood. Jody shares her journey from struggling with work-life balance and embracing motherhood to becoming a life coach and helping tens of thousands through her coaching practice and podcast. She emphasizes the power of mindset in shaping our experiences and offers practical tools for strengthening our thoughts to create a better birth and parenting experience. Jody also touches on her personal experiences with gestational diabetes and the importance of self-care and self-compassion in parenting.

00:00 The following presentation is a production of Ride the Wave Media

00:48 Jody Moore turned to life coaching after having her first two kids

01:44 How does focusing on your thoughts and mindset create your reality during birth

05:38 Practicing mindfulness strengthens your mindset and your thoughts, right?

07:21 When did you feel you weren't fulfilled in motherhood

12:38 A lot of our listeners are first time moms

16:42 You were diagnosed with gestational diabetes and then you reversed that

19:31 If you are capable of exercising during pregnancy, then keep it up

20:42 We are very wrapped up in our children's success, right?

24:44 Your thoughts are creating your feelings, right. How can this shape our emotional experience during childbirth

28:15 As a mother, how have you taught these tools to your children

RESOURCES

• Jody Moore's Free Coaching Workshop

• Better Than Happy Podcast

In this episode, Lindsey White, founder and CEO of The Little Milk Bar, joins us to discuss the challenges and triumphs of breastfeeding and lactation. Lindsey shares her personal breastfeeding journey with her three children, highlighting the struggles she faced and how those experiences inspired her to create a brand that empowers breastfeeding parents. She emphasizes the importance of confidence and normalizing breastfeeding in public, offering practical advice like the two-shirt method and the need for supportive partners. Lindsey also discusses societal stigmas, legal aspects of breastfeeding, and the role of social media in advocating for breastfeeding rights. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that underscores the significance of support and education in the breastfeeding journey.

00:00 Lindsey White is the founder of the Little Milk Bar

01:11 Frankie has had three different breastfeeding experiences

04:30 The two shirt method is a great way to start breastfeeding in public

05:47 All 50 states legalized breastfeeding in public until 2018

13:24 If you can learn two shirt method or feeding underneath, others will feel comfortable

14:21 Why is it important to have that conversation with your partner about breastfeeding

16:29 Do you have any other tips or tricks or lactation advice that you might share

21:01 Before we go, we will share a mom squad secret

RESOURCES

The Little Milk Bar

The Little Milk Bar on Instagram

La Leche League International

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Breastfeeding