#145: Going Back to Work While Breastfeeding with Robin Kaplan IBCLC
Release Date: 08/06/2019
#330: Mastering Peri-Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph interviews Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a nationally known women's health expert and board-certified OBGYN, about perimenopause. As a menopause expert, Dr. Shepherd offers education and tools that allow women to find solutions and, feel seen and heard as they enter menopause. In this interview, they discuss, what perimenopause is and when it starts, common misconceptions about perimenopause, and nutrition and lifestyle changes to support this transition. They also dive into lab testing and how to advocate for yourself to get the care you deserve. You’ll leave this interview feeling...
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#329: Milk Options: Raw Milk, Goat, Non-Dairy how to choose with Haley from My SuperHero Foods
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Milk choices are such a hot topic - it can lead to confusion and overwhelm as there are many options to choose from! What is right for one individual may not be beneficial to another - best to be informed and empowered with knowledge so you can make the best choice for your family! On today’s episode, Dr. Elana interviews Haley Scheich to review the ins and outs of milk choices! Haley is the co-founder of My SuperHero Foods, a wellness brand that teaches families about the powers of real foods and the importance of what we put in our bodies. In this episode, Haley and Dr. Elana...
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#328: Navigating Burnout and Anxiety in Motherhood with Mama Psychologists
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Steph interviews Chelsea Bodie, co-founder of the Mama Psychologists, to discuss ways moms can navigate anxiety and intrusive thoughts. They discuss common fears moms have when it comes to their kids and how to navigate those fears. You’ll learn when “common” becomes concerning and how to get the support you need to feel more at ease and less alone. Topics Discussed: Unique ways burnout shows up in moms and kids Common concerns moms have Intrusive thoughts Strategies to navigate anxious thoughts When it’s more than “new mom worries” Show Notes: to...
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#327: Elana's Personal Story On Mold: Detection, Testing, and Remediation with Brian Karr from Moldfinders
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Mold can be a very scary and overwhelming topic for “Doctor Moms” to learn about. Yet even though complex, it shouldn’t be a topic to shy away from. Parents deserve to have the knowledge to advocate for optimal detection, testing, and remediation so they can ensure a safe home for their families. In today’s episode, Dr. Elana interviews mold expert, Brian Karr, to share her personal story about buying a home that got flooded during escrow and how Brian helped support Dr. Elana each step of the way. We hope her story can be a teaching opportunity for other families to learn how to...
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#326: Functional Lab Testing for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with Kaely McDevitt, RD
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Steph interviews Kaely McDevitt, RD, about functional lab testing. Kaely specializes in nutrition for women's health. Through personalized nutrition, she helps women reclaim their energy, optimize fertility, and overcome hormone symptoms. In this episode, they discuss the lab tests all women should consider on their journey to and through motherhood, including many that are overlooked by conventional medicine. She also shares how to advocate for yourself and how to interpret functional medicine tests. Topics Discussed: Labs to get tested for preconception health Labs to get tested during...
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#325: Life Updates + Sneak Peek of Season 12 with Steph and Elana
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Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and give you a sneak peek into the expert interviews for this season. From Elana’s transition to homeschooling and navigating mold exposure to Steph navigating family injuries and new stages of parenthood, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood. In this episode, they also highlight who you’ll learn from this season to equip you with new tools for your “Doctor Mom” toolbox. Topics Discussed: Preconception lab testing Navigating mold exposure Why and how Elana is homeschooling Recovering from...
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#324: Life Updates with Steph and Elana
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and offer support and encouragement for moms. They’re both in the middle of a challenging season navigating loss, emergency home repairs, and family health issues. They share how they’re taking care of themselves physically and mentally despite life’s twists and turns. If life feels extra challenging for you right now or you’re feeling alone in your struggles, this one is for you. Grab a warm beverage and join this honest catch-up with your friends, Steph and Elana. Topics Discussed: Life updates Tips for staying resilient Resetting...
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#323: Ease "Mom Pains" With Tips You've Never Heard Before with Missy Bunch Movement & Rehab Specialist
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Pain is something no one wants to experience and as moms we sure are susceptible to our fair share - be it from weird positions we nurse in, tendonitis of the wrist from holding babies, back pains from lifting our toddlers… the list goes on…. But there are VERY simple and some surprising things we can do to help us find pain relief.. and quickly! This is why I invited Missy Bunch to today’s episode. She has a unique approach to pain relief that I’ve never heard of before and I became FASINTATED by her approach! You’ll love learning these simple techniques to ease those “mom...
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#322: Healthy Sleep Solutions with Cara Walker from The Well Rested Mama
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Sleep issues can cause a lot of stress for the entire family! I am a mother just like you, so I can empathize with multiple night-wakings and sleep-deprived seasons. This is why I invited sleep expert Cara Walker from Well Rested Mama to do this interview with me and help teach about sleep. In this episode we talk about the circadian rhythm and at what age it develops, what normal expectations to have with sleep issues for our littles, how to establish healthy sleep habits at any age, tips for older kids who wake too early or middle of the night and so much more! This interview comes directly...
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#321: Raising Resilient Kids with Matt Beaudreau
"Doctor Mom" Podcast
Steph interviews Matt Beaudreau, a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development. They have an open, honest conversation about what it means to raise resilient kids, especially young men, in today’s chaotic world. Matt has dedicated his life’s work to helping kids and young adults have more self-direction, confidence, a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. With experience as a teacher and the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools and Apogee Strong, he deeply understands what’s missing from our traditional education system and modern society that...
info_outlineDr. Elana interviews Robin Kaplan, IBCLC about the emotional side of returning to work as a breastfeeding mama and how preparation can make all the difference to reduce anxiety and stress. They cover topics such as a parent’s rights while pumping at work, how to build a freezer stash, and what to do if baby won’t take the bottle. If you are a breastfeeding mama planning to go back to work soon, listen to this episode to get resources and support.
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Topics Discussed:
- Reducing anxiety and stress going back to work as a nursing mama
- Your rights in your workplace and busting pumping myths
- Building a freezer stash
- Avoiding low milk supply
- How to ensure baby will take a bottle while you are away at work
- Resources and ongoing support for working mamas
Show Notes:
- Robin’s Free Guide to Going Back to Work for Breastfeeding Parents
- Breastfeeding for the Working Family online course
- Breaktime for Nursing Mothers
- Office of Women's Health - Supporting Nursing Moms at Work
- Help! My baby won't take a bottle.
- CDC How to Keep your Breast Pump Kit Clean
- Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
- Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.
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