Modern Nurture

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Hey Mamas! Things are crazy here this summer. Episodes may be slightly irregular for the next several weeks, but I want to take advantage of some family time I have coming up, and I don't want the quality to suffer.
Thank you for bearing with me! I have two great episodes coming up. One with Anya, the author or Baby Ecology, a science packed book about how to nurture your babies. The second is a bunch of interviews with stay at home moms who moved from careers to full time motherhood. They are at various stages - some in the thick of it with toddlers, some with kids in school now, and even a grandma! I can't wait to share it with you. It can be so helpful to hear from other moms going through a similar experience to you.
See you next monday with a new podcast episode!

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Discover the Healing Power of Infant Massage
In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess and expert Helen Thompson, an infant massage instructor and host of the First Time Moms Chat podcast, delve into the history and profound advantages of infant massage, including enhanced sleep, brain development, and relief from colic. The conversation also covers recommended oils, the importance of touch, the ideal timing and techniques for massage, and its positive impact on both baby and parental mental health. Helen emphasizes the significance of respecting a baby's cues during massage and addresses common misconceptions, ensuring parents are well-informed and confident in integrating infant massage into their caregiving routines.
In This Episode:
* Helen Thompson shares intriguing historical insights into infant massage, tracing its roots back to 3000 BC across various cultures.
* Discover the multiple health benefits for both baby and parents, including improved sleep patterns and reduced anxiety through the "cuddle hormone," oxytocin.
* Learn practical tips on how to massage your infant safely, the best oils to use, and how to interpret your baby's cues.
* Helen discusses the significant impact of massage on preterm babies and the parallels between the benefits of babywearing and infant massage.
* Addressing common misconceptions and the best practices for massaging a baby, including the importance of a gentle approach.
00:00 Intro
00:40 Brief History of Infant Massage
01:56 Benefits of Infant Massage
05:08 Importance of Touch, Siimilar With Babywearing
06:23 What Age to Massage
08:37 Common Infant Massage Misconceptions
10:35 Preterm Babies
11:45 Social and Emotional Outcomes from Infant Massage
13:12 Infant Massage and Postpartum Depression
14:29 How to Infant Massage
14:48 Choosing Massage Oil
18:10 What to have on hand
20:42 How often to Massage
23:10 Massage for Colic
24:29 Massage Techniques
26:02 Areas to Avoid
26:35 Stories from Parents
31:00 Last Question
Connect with Helen:
Get your free quick start guide! How to begin massaging your baby - exclusive for modern nurture listeners! http://mybabymassage.net/modernnurture
http://mybabymassage.net/modernnurture
First Time Mum’s Chat Podcast
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-time-mums-chat/id1549507862
https://www.mybabymassage.net
https://www.instagram.com/babymassagehelen/
More From Jess:
* Full Episode: https://youtu.be/SNAnIL0KPZk
* If you liked this, check out: The Ultimate Guide to Toddler Breastfeeding
* Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from the Conscious Mama’s Guide!) https://modernnurturepodcast.ck.page/4571bfa280
* Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!
* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTYPNK8anjiqFKTCa5LyRA
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernnurturepod/
* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nurture/id1736984175
* Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc
* My recommended workout app! https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=7903870.4e38cf6

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If you want to know about breastfeeding and trying to conceive, breastfeeding while pregnant, and the unique challenges of breastfeeding a toddler, this one is for you.. Host Jess and guest Jenna Wolfe, a certified lactation counselor and Pure Joy parent coach, offer profound insights into breastfeeding past infancy, including tandem nursing and nursing during pregnancy. They explore the natural age of weaning, which significantly exceeds societal expectations, and the evolving benefits of breast milk. Jenna sheds light on the nutritional, immunological, and maternal health advantages of prolonged breastfeeding, addressing challenges like nursing aversion and social scrutiny. The conversation extends to practical and emotional aspects of tandem breastfeeding, emphasizing the importance of gentle weaning, open communication, and bonding with each child. Strategies to support mothers in balancing the needs of nursing toddlers and newborns, and the significance of community support in reducing isolation are highlighted, positioning breastfeeding as a valuable, empowering journey tailored by the needs and readiness of both mother and child.
00:00 Intro
00:34 What is a Toddler?
03:49 What is the Normal Weaning Age?
09:33 Benefits of Breastfeeding Toddlers
19:53 Tools that Mimic Breastfeeding
21:52 Jaw Development
23:18 Changes in Milk Composition over Time
25:14 Do Newborns Get Colstrum if you Tandem Feed?
30:45 Challenges of Breastfeeding Toddlers
41:08 Does Breastfeeding Delay Emotional Development?
47:27 Nursing Aversion Strategies
51:21 Dealing with Embarrasment of Nursing Toddler
55:01 Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding
57:07 Does Breastfeeding Cause Miscarriage?
59:37 What Can You Do to Get your Period Back While Breastfeeding?
01:02:54 Nursing While Pregnant
01:08:53 How to Approach Tandem Nursing
01:13:57 Establishing the Bond with Newborn While Tandem Feeding
01:16:41 What does Natural Weaning Look Like?
01:24:39 Where to Find Jenna and Her Great Stuff!
Connect with Jenna Wolfe:
Instagram: @own.your.parenting.story
Website: Own Your Parenting Story
Podcast: Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding
More From Jess:
Guide: How I got my Period Back while Breastfeeding: https://modernnurturepodcast.ck.page/2cd2aa00b3
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nurture/id1736984175
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc
Recommendations:
Secrets to Releasing Pregnancy Pain - Use Discount Code “Modern Nurture” https://go.pelvicfloormomma.com/course-sales-page-1399?am_id=jessika731
Online workout app with built in coaching: https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=7903870.4e38cf6
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Mastering Pelvic Floor Health for an Easy Labor

Check out Becca’s course to ELIMINATE YOUR PREGNANCY PAIN! Use Code “MODERNNURTURE” for a discount! https://go.pelvicfloormomma.com/course-sales-page-1399?am_id=jessika731

In this comprehensive discussion on pelvic floor health with pelvic floor coach Becca, key topics around the normalcy of common pelvic issues faced by women, such as incontinence, and the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor are explored. Becca addresses misconceptions about pelvic floor strength, stressing the importance of proper technique over simply doing Kegels and highlights how pelvic floor health impacts various aspects of a woman's life, including pregnancy, childbirth, and sexual function. The conversation dives into the effects pregnancy and labor have on the pelvic floor, the significance of pelvic floor therapy, and practical tips for strengthening the pelvic floor through everyday movements and specific exercises before, during, and after pregnancy. Additionally, Becca talks about the benefits of early intervention and how virtual consultations can offer valuable support. The session aims to break the stigma around discussing pelvic health, encouraging more open conversations and education on the subject.

Connect with Becca (@pelvicfloormomma)

https://www.instagram.com/pelvicfloormomma/

https://pelvicfloormomma.com/

00:00 Intro

00:09 Normal or Not?

01:18 Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor and Common Issues

03:50 Pelvic Floor in Pregancy, Labor, & Recovery

05:33 How to Push in Labor

10:48 Hip is out?

12:26 Pelvic Floor and Sexual Function

15:13 Placenta Wound and the Postpartum Rollercoaster

18:20 Impact of Pelvic Floor Work on Labor Outcomes

21:11 Birth

23:47 Can you get Pelvic Floor Help Virtually

27:32 What happens at a pelvic floor assessment?

30:04 How to Incorporate Pelvic Floor Work in Your Routine

38:26 Avoiding a Breach Baby

42:04 Post Partum Exercises

More From Jess:

• If you liked this, check out: Sweet Sleep Review (Coming Soon)
• Guide: Detox Your Toiletries (Free! Excerpt from the Conscious Mama’s Guide!)
• Guide: Detox Your Life with the Conscious Mama’s Handbook: The Complete Guide to Nurturing a Toxin Free Home & Lifestyle (Coming Soon!)
• Don’t miss an episode, subscribe on Instagram, Youtube, or your favorite podcast platform!
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTYPNK8anjiqFKTCa5LyRA
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernnurturepod/
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-nurture/id1736984175
  • Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/jess--modern-nurture-podc
• My recommended workout app! https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=7903870.4e38cf6

Links may be affiliate links, which means if you use the links I could get a small commission at no extra cost to you!