Is your baby fussy, clicking while nursing, struggling with tummy time, or just not quite seeming like themselves, and nobody can give you a straight answer about why? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Emanuel, pediatric occupational therapist, board-certified lactation consultant, and one of the leading experts in tongue tie and oral function, and w ... Show More
Jun 10
Birth Story: A Birth Center Water Birth & Letting Her Body Lead w/Kyla & Gabe
After giving birth at 28 weeks with her first baby, Kyla knew that this pregnancy was going to look different. She was intentional about every decision: her providers, her preparation, her birth space, and her mindset going in. And when the time came, all of that work showed up i ... Show More
52m 23s
May 27
Before You Say Yes In Labor, Ask These Three Questions
What would you do if you were deep in labor and someone walked in and said it was time to talk about Pitocin, breaking your water, or maybe even a cesarean?I am you through the exact moment that catches most mamas completely off guard in the birth room (myself included, and I sha ... Show More
17m 57s
Jul 2024
How To Prepare For Having a Baby & "The First 40 Days" Post-Birth Quarantine Practice | Sandra Sharpe
<p dir="ltr">Ep 124. What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitt ... Show More
1h 52m
May 2025
125. 3 Mistakes with Postpartum Weight Loss
We're tackling the topic of postpartum weight loss today but, in true Strong Mama Wellness fashion, in a non-diet-culture way. Truth is, weight loss is a valid goal postpartum, just not at the expense of your recovery. Today I'm sharing 3 very common mistakes I see when moms try ... Show More
25m 29s
Dec 2024
Welcome to A Bridge to Motherhood: Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Confidence
Feeling overwhelmed by the unknowns of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?In this trailer, I’ll introduce you to A Bridge to Motherhood and what you can expect from this podcast.How I’ll help guide you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with practical advice and expert insigh ... Show More
1m 51s
Sep 2024
Milk Banks and Moms: How Your Extra Breastmilk Can Save Lives with @ucmilkbank Alison Wolf, CPNP, IBCLC
#470: Your baby starts drinking less breastmilk when they start solid foods…but your breastmilk can help other families beyond your own baby. Alison Wolf, Executive Director of the University of California Milk Bank explains how donating human milk works, who it benefits, why it’ ... Show More
37m 30s