That Pregnancy Podcast

Grandparents and Setting Boundaries with Sherry Maxwell

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk to psychotherapist Sherry Maxwell about Grandparents and Setting Boundaries. In addition to being a therapist, Sherry is Amanda's Mom and Grandma (or Ma'ama) to her 3 kids. This is a great episode to share with the Grandparents-to-be in your life to get the conversation going about what type of Grandparent they want to be and setting boundaries for both of you.

5 Challenges Being Pregnant for the Second (or Third) Time!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:06:56 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie talk about the top 5 challenges they found being pregnant for the second (or third) time!

Rachel's Birth Story: Part 2

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie talk with Rachel about her delivery at the birth center with midwives. She talks about how she felt and what it was like. She always talks about a rare occurrence that happened after birth, when the umbilical chord snapped after she delivered the baby but before she delivered the placenta.

Rachel's Birth Story: Part 1

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie talk with Rachel about her pregnancy and delivery in a birth center with a midwife. This is part 1 of 2. This week, Rachel starts at the beginning where she talks about some of her health struggles including hashimoto's disease and how she learned to listen to her body.

Our 6 Biggest Pregnancy Regrets

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:23:00 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie talk about some of their pregnancy regrets so you don't make the same mistakes!

Emily's ERAS C-Section

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:40:08 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie talk with Emily about her Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cesarean. She also talks about her previous miscarriage, pregnancy with her rainbow baby and dealing with Cholestasis of pregnancy.

Cynthia's Twin Birth Story

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:21:00 -0500

This week Katie talks with Cynthia about the birth of her twins. They talk about her miscarriage, twin pregnancy, subchorionic hemorrhage, polyhydramnios and her twin delivery by emergency c-section.

Your First Postpartum Period

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda and Katie talk about getting your first partum period. What to expect...how you know it's your period...and when you'll get it! If you're in you're looking for support from like-minded moms check out our exclusive group at MommyMentorship.com

Old Wives Tales for Gender Prediction!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about the old wives tales of gender prediction. Which ones were right for them and which ones were wrong. Looking for FREE resources, check out www.bestlifemomsclub.com

Mommy Mentorship Group: Things We Wish We Knew Before Becoming a Mom (Part 2)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie bring you part 2 of "thing we wish we knew before becoming a mom" as discussed by our Mommy Mentorship group. If you're looking for a safe place to talk with other moms, we'd invite you to join our Mommy Mentorship group. You can check us out at MommyMentorship.com

Mommy Mentorship Group: Things We Wish We Knew Before Becoming a Mom (Part 1)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie share pieces of advice members of their Mommy Mentorship group shared that they wish they knew before becoming a mom. Please Note: Consent was given to share these tidbits with you. If you're looking for a non-judgemental group of ladies who are happy to share information or provide a listening ear please join us! Www.MommyMentorship.com

Pets & Human Babies: Struggle and Guilt

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about balancing your fur-baby with a new baby! The different dynamics, the struggle and the guilt that come along with devoting yourself to your baby while still giving love and affection to your beloved pet!

Overcoming Information Overload

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about ways to overcome the stress of information overload. Since we live in the information age, there is so much information to be found online. What is good info? What's bad info? How do I become less overwhelmed? We'll chat about a few things that helped us!

Processing Your Birth Story

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:22:08 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about 4 steps to processing your birth story! We talk about the good and the bad, the importance of processing everything and why you should write it down! If you're looking for information on our Mommy Mentorship program go to MommyMentorship.com

Caitlin's Birth Story: Having Her Second Baby During Covid-19 Pandemic

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda and Katie are joined by Caitlin who shares the birth story of her second son, Grayson. Last week she shared about her pregnancy and this week we hear about giving birth to her second son during the covid-19 pandemic. Lookin for some FREE resources? Go to BestLifeMomsClub.com

Caitlin's Pregnancy with Placenta Previa (Part 1)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:02:39 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk with Caitlin about her second pregnancy including having a negative blood type and spotting early on plus dealing with placenta previa. Don't forget to join us next week when Caitlin shares her birth story with us!

6 Things You'll Want To Remember About Your Pregnancy

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie are looking about on 6 things they love looking back and remembering about their pregnancy! Now, every pregnancy is different and some you might agree with...and others maybe not! But these are what we like to think about and reflect upon.

How to Deal With Anxiety in the 1st & 2nd Trimester

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

We are back after a two week break! This week Amanda & Katie are talking about how they dealt with anxiety in the 1st and 2nd trimester. This is something that all pregnant woman experience at some point yet we all feel like we are the only one who experiences this. We are here to let you know that you are not alone and, if you're looking for support and you're in your third trimester, check out our Mommy Mentorship program at MommyMentorship.com!

Lescia's Diabetic Pregnancy

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda and Katie are talking with Lescia about her pregnancy as she has type 2 diabetes. She shared all the monitoring and tracking she had to do and talks about her team that helped her have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Looking for some pregnancy FREEBIES check out BestLifeMomsClub.com

Carolyn's Birth Story: Delivering with Medical PTSD

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Katie talks with Carolyn about her emergency c-section and the effects her medical PTSD had on her while giving birth. There is a TRIGGER WARNING with this episode, however Carolyn gives some great information for others moms who might experience PTSD while delivering.

What to Think About When Picking a Breast Pump!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about things to think about when choosing a breast pump. They talk about the different types, questions to ask yourself and share some candid experiences!

5 Ways I'm Not The Mother I Thought I'd Be

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Amanda & Katie are chatting about 5 ways they aren't the mother they thought they'd be. These tend to be common themes they've noticed amongst chatting with their friends. If you're looking for FREE downloads check out BestLifeMomsClub.com

Postpartum Rage

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie are talking about postpartum rage. Everyone talks about postpartum depression...you sometimes hear about postpartum anxiety but nobody is talking about postpartum rage. We're talking a bit about it, sharing some experience and giving some tips on ways to help!

Meredith's Birth Story: Emergency C-Section (Part 2)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda and Katie talk to Meredith for part 2 of our discussion with her about her journey into motherhood. This week we are talking about her emergency c-section. We will note that because it's an emergency c-section (the baby was breech) this would be classified as a traumatic birth however, both mom and baby are happy and healthy in the end. We recommend everyone listen to our c-section podcasts (episodes 3, 5, 6) so you are prepared in the unlikely event you end up with an emergency c-section.

Meredith's Infertility Journey & Pregnancy (Part 1)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk with Meredith about her infertility journey including her experience with Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and her pregnancy including midwife care. Next week, we'll be talking with Meredith about her birth story!

5 Things Moms Needs More OR Less Of...

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about 5 things that new moms need more OR less of. They share their real life examples and talk candidly about ways they overcame some negative things in their lives. If you're looking for some FREE resources, check out BestLifeMomsClub.com

8 Ways Marriage Changes After Baby

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Amanda & Katie are talking about 8 ways your marriage could change after you have your baby. They talk about everything from bickering to sex. Looking for FREE resources? Check out BestLifeMomsClub.com

The Truth about 6 New Mom Myths

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Amanda & Katie talk about 6 New Mom myths and their experiences with them. These seem to be common themes when pregnancy and motherhood are talked about so we thought it was time to shed some light on our experiences with them. Looking for some FREE resources? Check out BestLifeMomsClub.com where you'll also find information on our Mommy Mentorship program!

8 Ways Dad Can Help with Breast Feeding

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Thie week, Amanda & Katie talk about ways that Dads can become involved with breast feeding! There are ways that Dad can support Mom...and ways Dad can be involved so he can bond with the baby. Looking for some FREE resources? Check out BestLifeMomsClub.com

Birth Control After Baby

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 04 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Amanda & Katie are talking about different types of birth control after you have your baby. They're sharing the methods they used and recounting some stories friends shared with them. Looking for some FREE resources? Go to BestLifeMomsClub.com

5 Ways Friendships Change Once You Become a Mom

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie are talking about ways their friendships with others changed after they become moms. They're open and candid and share some hard experiences and talk about new friendships formed. Looking for FREE resources? Visit BestLifeMomsClub.com! You can connect with us on Instagram @BestLifeMomsClub

6 Worries & Fears Every Moms Experiences: Part 2

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week, Amanda & Katie continue their conversation about the worries and fears EVERY mom experiences at some point! If you're looking for FREE resources, check out our website BestLifeMomsClub.com

6 Worries & Fears Every Mom Experiences: Part 1

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about the 6 fears & worries EVERY mom experiences. We share our personal experiences with them and how we overcome them. This is a 2 part episode, so make sure you download next weeks episode as well!

5 Things We Love About Ourselves Since Becoming Moms

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk about 5 things they love about themselves since becoming moms. Lots of changes happen once you becoming a mom and this week we talk about how it's really an evolution! There are some things we absolutely love about ourselves since we've become moms and we're happy to share them with you.

A Dad's Perspective on Vaginal Births

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie are talking with Katie's husband, Peter. We are talking about his experience with Katie's vaginal births. He shares what he expected, what happened and how he felt. If you're looking for some great pregnancy resources, visit our website BestLifeMomsClub.com

Postpartum Isolation

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda and Katie talk about Postpartum Isolation and things you can do to combat it. If you're feeling isolated, we'd love to connect with you. We have a private "Mommy Mentorship" group to connect with other moms and get support. Visit BestLifeMomsClub.com for more info.

What is a Sleep Consultant

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:24:57 -0500

This week, Amanda and Katie are talking with Eva Klein, a Sleep Consultant! She's talking about what a sleep coach does, when you might want to hire one and sharing some of her experiences. You can connect with Eva by checking out her website, www.mysleepingbaby.com! As always, we'd love to connect with you...follow us on instagram @BestLifeMomsClub.com and if you're looking for some FREE resources, check out our website www.BestLifeMomsClub.com

5 BIG Differences Giving Birth During Covid-19

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda and Katie are talking about the differences Katie found having babies pre-COVID and during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're expecting a baby, check out the FREE resources on our website www.BestLifeMomsClub.com!

Katie's Vaginal Birth During Covid-19: Maeve's Birth

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda and Katie talk about Maeve's birth during Covid-19. This is a longer episodes where you hear all the ups and downs of her birth. From a strong start, to a bit of chaos, to here serene birth...you'll hear it all!

Mommy Guilt

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda is talking with Sherry Maxwell, psychotherapist, about Mommy Guilt. We all have mommy guilt and Sherry helps us process it! Katie is still off with her newborn, but they're doing great!

Sleep Divorced: Husband and Wife Sleeping in Separate Beds

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda is talking with her husband Keith as Katie is still taking time off with her newborn baby. Amanda and Keith are talking about their decision to sleep in separate beds...and separate bedrooms...and how they feel it improves their relationship! Some people call it getting "sleep divorced" and for us it was the best thing!

Delivery with a Midwife

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda talks with Rhonda Chamberlain about her unmedicated delivery with a midwife. You may recognize Rhonda from episode 13. Rhonda is also one of our guest experts in our Mommy Mentorship program. If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and tag us on instagram @BestLifeMomsClub

A Dad's Perspective on C-Sections

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda's special guest is her husband, Keith. They talk about how he felt about Amanda's 2 c-sections and gives some tips for expectant dads! Katie will join us again in a few weeks once she's out of the 4th trimester!

What to Expect When Pregnant with a Rainbow Baby

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

**TRIGGER WARNING** This week Amanda & Katie shed light on what you can expect if you are pregnant with a rainbow baby. Katie shares her experiences and hopes that this will help support women currently pregnant with a rainbow baby. Please note that there is a trigger warning with this episode as we are talking about pregnancy and infant loss.

1 Thing That Happens Before You Give Birth (That Nobody Talks About!)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda & Katie are talking about the emotional breakdown that most women have as they approach their due date. We thought we were the only ones...then we talked with our friends! It's very common only nobody talks about it! If you're looking for FREE pregnancy resources, check out our website BestLifeMomsClub.com

5 Things We Did NOT Like About The Baby Stage

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda and Katie talk about 5 of the things they really didn't like about the baby stage. But here's the secret...it's things everyone experiences to some degree and it these things are all short phases!

5 Tips to Survive The Holidays While Pregnant

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda and Katie give some tips to survive the holidays! It's the time of year when people want to visit with family which can be stressful. This year, we also have COVID-19 playing a factor in our plans!

5 Things We LOVE About the Baby Phase

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Our 50th Episode! Thanks to all our listeners for your support! This week Amanda & Katie talk about 5 things we LOVE about the baby phase. They're the things you'll miss once the first year is over, and the things to really concentrate and enjoy while you're still in the baby phase. If you haven't been to our website yet, we have lots of FREE resources for you... BestLifeMomsClub.com or find us on Instagram @BestLifeMomsClub

9 Awkward or Embarrasing Pregnancy Moments

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie are talking about embarrassing and awkward moments that can happen when pregnant. Everything from peeing to leaking and passing gas is covered. Also...we noticed a common theme happening through a lot of them and have a tip for you to help you out of one of these embarrassing moments occurs to you!

Top Foods to Avoid When You're Pregnant!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda & Katie chat about foods to avoid when you're pregnant. They share how they fulfilled some of their cravings for these items and why you should avoid some of these foods! For access to our library of FREE prenatal downloads visit BestLifeMomsClub.com

Tips and Tricks for Maternity Clothes

Best Life Moms Club — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda & Katie talk about tips and tricks for maternity clothes. The staples you'll need, some products they loved and share some of their experiences! If you're looking for some FREE resources, we have a whole library of free resources on our website BestLifeMomsClub.com

How We Told Our Families We Were Pregnant!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week, Amanda and Katie are sharing how they told their families that they were pregnant! You'll want to make sure you listen until the end because Amanda LOVES the way Katie and Peter told Katie's extended family about M3. Such a cool way to do it! The various ways we told our families might give you some idea's on how to tell yours! If you're looking for some FREE RESOURCES, head over to our website BestLifeMomsClub.com

What it's Like to Bring Your Baby Home From The Hospital!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500

This week Amanda and Katie share their stories about bringing their babies home from the hospital. Amanda shares what it's like to bring your baby home the traditional way of both mom and baby at the same time. Katie shares what its like to have a preemie and leave your baby at the hospital while you go home.

How to Prepare Your Cat for Your Baby!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500

* FREE download on our website BestLifeMomsClub.com * This week Katie leads the discussion in talking about preparing your cat for your baby! They had a smooth transition with Freya and a harder time once Finn was born.

How to Prepare Your Dog for Your Baby!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

*FREE Download at BestLifeMomsClub.com* This week, Amanda and Katie talk about how they introduced their dogs to their babies and share some tips and tricks!

Becoming a First Time Dad

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

This week Amanda & Katie talk with their husbands, Keith & Peter, about their experiences becoming first time dads. They share thoughts, feelings and tips about becoming a father. We think both expectant moms and dads will get some great value from listening to what they have to say.

How to Prepare Your House for Your First Baby!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

* FREE checklist on BestLifeMomsClub.com * This week, Amanda & Katie talk about ways to prepare your house for your new baby. We talk about 3 different stages where you slowly baby proof your house! The Summer Infant "dome" Amanda refers to is their pop n play.

What You Really Need on Your Baby Registry: Part 3 (The Finale)

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400

** FREE download on our website BestLifeMomsClub.com* This week Amanda & Katie talk about the final few things that you'll need for your baby. How many strollers do you need? What will the baby sleep in? This one is a shorter episode (about 20 minutes). We hope you enjoy it!

What You Really Need on Your Baby Registry: Part 2

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

* FREE DOWNLOAD on our website BestLifeMomsClub.com * This week Amanda & Katie are talking about part 2 of the things you really need on your baby registry! These are just the basics...all the things that you WILL use. Note: Amanda made reference to a diaper pail she couldn't remember the name of, it is Ubbi.

What You Really Need on Your Baby Registry

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

**FREE Download on our website, BestLifeMomsClub.com** Amanda & Katie discuss the baby basics that you NEED to register for. There are many products out here but these are the ones that you WILL use. They'll also share items they love and things they wish they had! This is part 1 of 3.

I Gave Birth During Covid-19: Leah's Story

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

This Week, Amanda and Katie talk with Leah, a mom of 2 who gave birth to her daughter at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. She talks about what happened and her feelings surrounding the experience.

12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about COVID-19 and Pregnancy

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Download the **FREE Worksheet** for this episode by visiting BestLifeMomsClub.com! This week Amanda & Katie talk about questions you need to ask your Doctor about COVID-19 and pregnancy. Some of these are tailored towards being pregnant, and others are related to labor and delivery. We suggest you print out our worksheet twice since you might want to ask these questions a few times during your as things are changing daily with COVID-19!

12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Labor & Delivery

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Download the **FREE Worksheet** for this episode by visiting BestLifeMomsClub.com! This week Amanda & Katie discuss the questions you should be asking about labor and delivery. Some you've probably thought about...others you probably haven't!

15 Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your FIRST Prenatal Appointment

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400

** Download our 15 Questions Checklist at BestLifeMomsClub.com** This week Amanda & Katie discuss the 15 questions you should ask your doctor at your first prenatal appointment...so as soon as you find out you're pregnant! They give some insight into the questions and elaborate on some of the more difficult ones. Have questions for us? Connect with us on instagram @BestLifeMomsClub

The Truth About Second Pregnancies

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Amanda & Katie talk honestly about their second pregnancies and the difficulties they faced with them. Because in some ways, being pregnant for the second time is harder than the first! Looking for FREE pregnancy resources? Check out BestLifeMomsClub.com

The 6 Types of Post Delivery Meals

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

4:00 - Celebratory
5:23 - Comfort
8:57 - Missed You
14:05 - Starving
19:30 - Recovery
21:00 - No Choice
23:00 - Cravings

The 4 Common Struggles of Being Pregnant During a Pandemic

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Amanda and Katie talk with psychotherapist Sherry Maxwell (Amanda's Mom) about the 4 common struggles women are facing in their pregnancy due to covid-19. She has to great tips to share with you on how to deal with some of the issues. Sherry was previously features on episode 12: Anxiety and Pregnancy.

10 Things to Consider When Naming Your Baby!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

3:45 - The List
4:00 - Last Initial
11:15 - First and Last
12:25 - Mary Berry
13:01 - Amy Schumer
16:16 - Spelling
19:07 - Initials
20:01 - Make Fun of...
22:11 - Meaning
24:21 - Tree
27:29 - Own Name
29:34 - Opinions

What's Harder? Third Trimester or First Month Postpartum?

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

5:00 - Fear of the Unknown
8:10 - First Month
9:45 - Breastfeeding
13:50 - Don't know what you're doing
15:00 - Body
16:20 - Plan
21:00 - Mentorship

5 Discussions to Have Before the Baby Arrives

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

** This episode has a FREE worksheet you can download on their website BestLifeMomsClub.com** This week Amanda and Katie are talking about 5 important discussions they wish they had with their husbands before the baby arrived. Amanda had to have some of these discussions when pregnant with the twins, but didn't think she needed them for Carolines birth....although she did! Katie didn't discuss them either time (although lets face it, she wasn't prepared for 2 preemies!) although both women really believe these tough conversations would have helped them once their babies arrived.

One Thing We Would Tell Ourselves as First Time Moms

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

3:18 - Expectations
3:39 - Pressure to be Perfect
4:00 - Village
5:50 - Sleep
9:01 - Partner
10:15 - Slack
10:40 - The Perfect Mom
12:30 - Mindset
12:52 - Physically
16:59 - Priorities
19:51 - Secret

To Find Out the Gender...Or Not?

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

1:38 - Did Amanda Find Out About the Twins
2:45 - Did Katie Find Out
3:45 - Katie's Reason
5:27 - Hunches
6:20 - The Last Push
7:50 - What Does It Matter
8:45 - Preparing Older Kids
9:30 - Amanda's Experience with Caroline
9:57 - Pros for Knowing Gender
14:06 - Amanda Comparing Experiences
16:00 - Pros for NOT Finding Out
18:00 - Female Babies
22:16 - One and Done

Social Media Pregnancy Announcements

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

3:19 - Amanda's Decision
5:36 - Katie's Decision
10:30 - 12 weeks? 20 weeks?
13:35 - Miscarriage
16:00 - Telling the family
17:50 - Birth Pics

Please Note: We talk openly in this episode about miscarriage.

Top 11 Summer Pregnancy Survival List

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

2:04 - Easy Breezy
4:05 - Cut and in the Fridge
5:55 - Attention: Old House Owners
6:40 - Thigh Rub
8:30 - All About the Chair
9:55 - Put Them Up!
11:29 - Hydrate!
12:50 - Peppermint!
11:55 - If You Have Older Kids...
17:55 - Relax..
19:02 - Waddle in!

Body Image After Baby

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

3:45 - Skin stretching
4:42 - Belly buttons
5:19 - Disordered Eating
6:29 - The second time
8:00 - Loose skin, wrinkles etc.
8:50 - Mom Pooch
9:35 - Stretch Marks Everywhere!
10:30 - From Perky to Saggy
13:15 - Loving Your New Body
14:10 - Viewing Body in a New Way
15:20 - Baby is Always Part of Your Body
17:05 - Bikini
19:10 - Niagara Falls
20:20 - Role Model
23:30 - How Do I Feel?
26:50 - Mindset

All About Pelvic Floor! Talking with Dayna Morellato!

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:30:00 -0400

2:00 What is your pelvic floor
4:35 - Releasing and relaxing
6:00 - Internal Exam?
6:50 - Once you've had a baby...
7:10 - Quality of life
7:25 - Prolapse
10:45 - When & why pregnant women should see a physio
13:10 - Breathing for contractions
16:55 - The body as a whole
17:35 - Diastasis recti
18:47 - C-section mama's
20:46 - Red flags
22:10 - The 5 whispers

Top 10 Things YOU Need to do Before the Baby Arrives!

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 25 May 2020 08:30:00 -0400

2:50 - Get rid of the aches and pains
4:37 - Gettin' pretty
6:05 - Paint it
8:10 - All about you and your honey
8:00 - Friends
12:05 - Eat it ....slowly...
13:10 - Get rid of it!
17:41 - Live!
20:04 - Stock up!
21:45 - Lets stay home...
23:05 - I miss...

Two Moms Talking Covid-19 Fears

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 18 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

3:46 - Managing Stress Well
5:11 - Kids going to school in Sept
7:58 - The Second Wave
8:41 - What's on the News
14:00 - Seeing a friend (social distancing)
20:00 - Kids Acting Up
** Amanda accidentally refers to Doug Ford as Rob Ford. Sorry Doug!

Infertility Journey: Katie's Story

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 11 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

1:40 - Irregular Period
3:25 - Miscarriage
4:00 - Something's not Right
4:35 - Cysts on Ovaries
5:15 - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
5:55 - Chlomid
7:35 - Male Infertility?
8:15 - Fertility Clinic
9:00 - Eating Disorder
10:30 - Poke and Probe
11:35 - Wait Until New Year
15:00 - We Missed our Window
16:20 - Wait...I'm Pregnant?
17:55 - Blindsided
23:30 - The Hardest Part of the Journey
25:00 - 38 Pregnant Friends
27:15 - Natural Jealousy

Top 5 Things to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 04 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

2:35 - Plug in
3:57 - Accessories
6:37 - Ears to Hear
8:20 - Support Person?
9:27 - You're Vagina is Fine but Your Breath is Terrible
11:00 - Zip It!
12:32 - High Waisted
16:35 - For the Feet
18:55 - The Shit
21:48 - Oh Hungry

11 Things to Buy As Soon As Your Find Out You're Pregnant!

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

2:17 - Antacid
3:55 - Am I really pregnant?
4:04 - Cheapest place to buy pregnancy tests
6:05 - Keep them in the nightstand
7:04 - The pregnancy drink
8:50 - Stocking your purse
11:01 - Stretch marks
12:10 - Pampering yourself
14:35 - Snoogle Up
18:30 - Extend your pants
22:15 - Lets talk bras
24: 40 - Recap

16 Physical Changes During Pregnancy That NOBODY Talks About

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

2:15 - Looking things up
2:45 - #1 Changing Moles
4:34 - #2 Skin Tags
7:36 - #3 Shooting Pain
9:03 - #4 Lightening Crotch
10:44 - #5 Fused Blood Vessels
12:41 - #6 Excessive Saliva
14:00 - Mention: Stinky Breath
14:14 - #7 Bad Gas
15:39 - #8 Getting Hangry
16:43 - #9 Crying at Random Things
19:10 - #10 Cavities and Oral Health
21: 18 - #11 Mommy Thumbs
22:58 - #12 Constipation
23:42 - Mention: Hemorrhoids
25:35 - #13 Dizziness
26:43 - #4 Leaky Breasts
29:17 - #15 Sensitive Nipples
31:45 - #16 Pregnancy Mask

Vaginal Birth with Vacuum!

Best Life Moms Club — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

2:00 - Easy Pregnancy
4:20 - It All Started
6:50 - Going to the Hospital
8:30 - Getting Sent Home
11:17 - Going to the Hospital AGAIN
12:48 - Going to the Birthing Suit
13:30 - What it Feels Like to Get Your Water Broken
14:52 - Do You Want and Epidural?
19:27 - Anesthesiologist is HERE!
23:50 - We're Ready!
25:00 - Don't Push!
26:55 - You Can See the Head!
27:54 - Heart Rate Dipping and Recovering
28:12 - Out Comes the Vacuum!
29:15 - Vacuum Bump

Eating Disorders and Pregnancy

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

2:08 - Katie's Eating Disorder as a Teenager
7:30 - Being Accepted for Being Me
8:30 - Miscarriage
9:00 - 2 Cans of Coke and an Apple
10:11 - When you Get Pregnant, You Gain Weight
10:55 - You Need to Lose Weight
12:40 - At War with Myself
13:17 - Struggling with Eating at Month 4
14:02 - And then He Told My Mom
14:55 - Altogether I gained 9lbs
15:55 - She was Born with Low Blood Sugar
17:07 - Watermelon is Water...So it Doesn't Count
17:42 - I Ended Up Gaining Weight After I Had Her
18:44 - It's a Mental Challenge
19:47 - He Through Away the Scale
12:03 - He Stopped Weighing Me
21:23 - More Prepared the Second Time
23:00 - They Were Checking In On Me
23:59 - I Want Not in a Place to do That
24:29 - I Advocated for Myself

Let's Talk Fitness! Interview with Rhonda Chamberlain

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

2:00 - Struggle in the newborn stage
3:00 - Rhonda's background
4:30 - Rhonda's recovery story
6:00 - Symptoms
8:10 - Bladder prolapse
9:15 - Our Grandmother's Didn't Exercise
10:30 - Things you can do
12:00 - 6 Weeks
13:30 - I'm fit, I'm strong, I'll be fine
14:00 - Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
15:45 - You can't have a baby without some damage
17:10 - Pregnancy & postpartum athleticism
19: 00 - Getting skinny on your mind
19:30 - Take your time recovering
21:00 - What's your end goal?
21:30 - All moms are athletes
23:00 - Not injuring yourself
23:30 - Is it safe to exercise while pregnant?
25:00 - Pregnancy is a great time to slow down
25:45 - Breathing and Posture
27:00 - Mindset
29:00 - Losing weight
30:20 - Everyone struggles
31:00 - You need to be healthy

You can connect with Rhonda on Instagram @RhondaChamberlainPT

Anxiety and Pregnancy

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

1:50 - Difference of stress & anxiety
2:40 - Anxiety: the fear of the unknown
4:40 - Symptoms of anxiety
5:45 - Healthy and unhealthy anxiety
6:40 - Signs and symptoms to look for
8:15 - Reducing anxiety
9:20 - Medication
11:00 - Factors that can lead to anxiety while pregnant
12:40 - Different therapies
13:50 - Seeking support
14:40 - Seek help when issues aren't big
17:50 - New mom life & self care

Bonding with Your Baby is Sometimes Hard!

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

1:30 - Our pre-baby ideas of bonding with baby
2:20 - Amanda has the twins
4:20 - Amanda's struggle bonding with her 3rd baby
5:00 - Ways Amanda worked at bonding
6:30 - Katie bonding with Preemies
10:15 - Katie bonding with Finn who had a trauma birth
15:15 - Skin to skin
16:05 - Pack in your hospital bag...
17:45 - Mothers forget...you're getting to know each other
18:20 - It's like making a new friend
19:00 - Becoming aware and mindful
20:15 - It's normal not to be instantly bonded

I Had Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy: Jess' Story

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

1:45 - A Perfect Pregnancy
3:10 - Things Get Complicated
4:10 - Negative Blood
5:10 - 3 Ways to Get Antibodies
7:00 - Transferring Prenatal Care to a Specialist
10:45 - Getting Induced
14:00 - What do Expect with the Baby
15:15 - After the Birth
20:45 - Advice for Parents Experiencing the Rh Incompatibility
22:00 - Talk to Everyone!
22:45 - The Chance of This Happening

7 Surprising Postpartum Changes

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0500

2:20 - Sweating Like There is No Tomorrow
4:15 - Horrible Hair Loss
7:45 - Weird Dreams
11:00 - Milk Factory
13:10 - Ewwwie Gooey Blood
15:05 - Granny Panties
17:10 - Rock Hard Boobs

I Couldn't Breastfeed

Best Life Moms Club — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Amanda did not breastfeed any of her kids...she simply didn't produce enough milk even though she tried everything! We talk about her journey and how deciding to stop pumping might have saved her from getting postpartum depression.

Adventures in Breastfeeding

Best Life Moms Club — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Katie shares her breastfeeding story as she successfully breastfed both of her preemie babies! She talks about the good...and the bad including getting mastitis and a torn nipple!

10 Things Nobody Tells You About a C-Section (Cesarean Birth)

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Here are the top 10 things nobody tells you about a c-section...but all these things you NEED to know! Even if you're planning on a vaginal birth, you should still listen in the off chance you end up with a c-section. Listen until the end for a sub list of the top 5 things you'll need when you get home!

C-Section with Fallopian Tube Removal (Cesarean Birth Story)

Best Life Moms Club — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Amanda talks about her experience with her second c-section where she had her fallopian tubes removed (not tied!). Fallopian tube removal can reduce your risk of ovarian cancer by up to 80%!

10 Things Nobody Tells You About a Vaginal Birth

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:55:00 -0500

We discuss the top 10 things nobody told us about vaginal births! Everything from catheters to swelling and more!

Twin C-Section Birth (Caesarean)

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We mentioned we'd note the different types of twins. 1) Dichorionic/Diamniotic (Usually fraternal twins but sometimes identical. Two placentas and Two amniotic sacks) 2) Monochorionic/Diamniotic (Identical twins with one placenta but two amniotic sacs) 3) Monochorionic/Monoamniotic (Identical twins that share both placenta and amniotic sac)

Katie's Vaginal Birth

Best Life Moms Club — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Birth Series: Today we talk about Katie's vaginal birth and all of its bodily fluid glory! She holds nothing back and she tells us about the birth of her first child, her daughter Freya. This is her open and candid account of giving birth... no matter how messy and embarrassing it might be!

Gender Disappointment

Best Life Moms Club — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500

** Download our FREE worksheet on BestLifeMomsClub.com** Amanda & Katie discuss Amanda's real life experience with gender disappointment. If you are currently experiencing this, please know you are not alone! We are here for you...and you will get through this!