DIVING DEEP into Gestational Diabetes, you don't want to miss this!!!

Today's episode I sit down with Leslee Flannery from Gestational Diabetes Nutrition and she breaks down all things Gestational Diabetes.

Today's episode on gestational diabetes (aka: diabetes in pregnancy) covers:

• Gestational diabetes explained
• Gestational diabetes risk factors
• Gestational diabetes test and how to pass the gestational diabetes test
• Gestational diabetes what to eat
• Managing Gestational Diabetes
• Preventing Gestational Diabetes
• Alternatives to the glucola drink for the gestational diabetes test

AND MORE!

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How to financially plan in pregnancy for childbirth and newborn life!

Today's episode I sit down with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused and she breaks down all things related to cost saving tips and budgeting so you don't have to worry about finances once baby's here.

Today's episode on all things saving for pregnancy, birth and postpartum:

• What are the expected and unexpected baby costs out there?
  
  
• What are some of your greatest tips for reducing some of those costs?
  
  
• How can we reduce our hospital bill?
  
  
• What are some categories or things that you’ll need to add to your budget now or once baby is here?
  
  
• In regards to those categories/things on your budget, how do you determine HOW MUCH money to budget for?
  
  

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- The chrome extension for cash back on your online shopping linked HERE
- The app for cash back on gas linked HERE (use code LAILA3345 for extra bonus points when you sign up)
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- Her instagram is linked HERE
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How to Meal Prep for postpartum during pregnancy!

This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into meal prepping nutritious postpartum meals that will allow you to recover faster and save you time!

In this episode, we talk about how much to make, what to make, how to freeze it, and more!

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- The Postpartum Nutrition/Recipe Book mentioned is linked HERE
(I recommend getting the hardcopy, so it's easier to reference the recipes!)

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

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Is Birth Photography worth it???

Why you should consider getting a birth photographer- regardless if you’re wanting a natural, medicated or C-section birth!

This week's episode of the Learning To Mom Podcast we dive DEEP into birth photography from Kristen, a birth photographer:

Kristen gives us the answers to these questions (and more!!)
- Why have a birth photographer?
- What are the common poses or shots a birth photographer can get?
- What are the misconceptions around birth photography?
- Is this only for home births, or also hospital and birthing center births?
- What if I end up having a c-section?
- Are you there for the entire labor or just the delivery?
- Should I put on makeup, what should I wear?
- What are some questions to ask a birth photographer when determining if you want to hire that photographer?
- What are some photos I should ask my partner or a nurse to take for me?”

AND MORE!

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- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
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- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Kristen:
- Her website
- Her instagram


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What to expect POST Birth in the FIRST 48 hours postpartum

If you're a first time mom, then this episode is for YOU!

Today's episode we're getting realistic and spilling the TEA on what immediate postpartum is like.

Today's episode on the first 48 hours postpartum/ post birth:

• What can women expect physically and emotionally in postpartum?
• How does the hospital stay look different for moms who had vaginal births vs c-sections?
• What happens if baby fail a newborn test (APGAR or hearing test)?
• How do you see postpartum stays differ across hospitals?
• What things should we bring to the hospital to make my postpartum stay a better experience?
• What are labor and postpartum hospital rooms like?
• What do you eat in the hospital?
• What are the pros and cons of letting visitors into the postpartum room?
• Any lasting tips or advice for women when it comes to your post delivery stay?
  
  

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- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

- Fit Mama In 30: Prenatal Workout Program that I’m Doing: Click HERE
Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for the BIGGEST discount they have!! ($20 off their annual plan)

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How to connect with Jessica:
- Her instagram is linked HERE


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How to set up and organize your nursery as a first time mom for maximum efficiency and organization!

Today's episode on nursery organization / nursery set up covers:

• How to set up your house for postpartum
• How to set up your house for breastfeeding
• How to organize your nursery closet
• Nursery organization tips
• Nursery closet tips
• How to set up your bedroom for baby
• Nursery organization dresser
• Nursery organization hacks
• Nursery organization tips
• Nursery organization ideas
• How to set up your nursery
• How to set up a nursery in your bedroom

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- Drawer Organizers linked HERE

- Hatch Sound Machine linked HERE

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What to expect in labor and birth as a first time mom!

Today's episode we're breaking down all things contractions, labor signs and birth with Emily from Serving Tomorrow.

Today's episode on labor expectations:

• What are some things that women experience in their final weeks before labor
• How does someone KNOW they are in labor as opposed to Braxton hicks or false labor?
• Can we expect our labor to go similarly to how their sister’s or their mom’s labors went? Or does that not matter at all?
• What are the different phases of labor and what can you expect in each of them?
• When do you need to actually either call your midwife/doula or go to the hospital
• What does a contraction actually feel like?
• What are some of the best tips you have for “how to labor well?

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- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

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- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Emily:
- Her instagram is linked HERE
- Her website is linked HERE

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Today's episode we're shedding light on and breaking down all things infertility with Dr. Pero, a specialist in reproductive health.

Dr. Roxanne Pero is BACK to share some insight into infertility today, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week

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- Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:

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- Link to TempDrop, the Temperature Tracking Armband I use: LINKED HERE
That link will save you $15!

- Connect with ME on Instagram HERE or at @learningtomom.podcast

How to connect with Dr. Pero:
- Her instagram is linked HERE
- Listen to her last episode, How to choose your OBGYN and What Questions to Ask during Pregnancy FROM an OBGYN with Dr. Pero | Ep. 01
HERE on Spotify, HERE on Apple Podcasts
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