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Today, we are talking with Melissa Gambone. Melissa lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She is a personal trainer who is passionate about helping women of all ages and stages benefit from the practice of intuitive movement in order to cultivate a healthy, lifelong relationship with exercise and your body, especially while pregnant or postpartum. Melissa is the Founder of Motion Melissa, Motion Mamas, & Motion Studio. In the episode, Melissa and I discuss the concepts of intuitive movement, somatic movement, breathwork and more – and how you can apply all of them to your pregnancy, labor and postpartum motherhood journey.

You can find Melissa on Instagram @motionmelissa or her website, www.motionmelissa.com!

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Welcome to Season 3!

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Today, we are talking with Shelley Rahim of New Mother Caregiving. Shelley is a seasoned Birth Doula, Postpartum Caregiver, and Postpartum Chef with over 18 years of experience supporting mothers and families during the childbearing year. She is the visionary founder behind New Mother Caregiving, LLC, where she shares her knowledge about nourishing and caring for postpartum mothers through her Instagram platform, ebooks and upcoming Youtube channel. Shelley wholeheartedly believes that when postpartum mothers receive the nourishment, love and care they truly deserve, it’s the entire family that flourishes. In the episode, Shelley and I discuss all things postpartum support, nourishment and preparation – focusing on the time honored tradition and rituals of “lying in” that are observed in cultures around the world.

You can find Shelley on Instagram @newmothercaregiving or her website, www.newmothercaregiving.com!

Books mentioned in the episode: Matresence by Lucy Jones & Mothershift by Jessie Harold

BONUS: Link to Shelleys’ services and resources

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In this season finale episode (don't worry -- we'll be back mid-April!) you'll learn all about all of the ways you can 1) prepare your body for labor and 2) kickstart labor at home. This one is packed full of information -- so buckle up and get ready to take some notes!

DON'T FORGET to join us over in the Holistic Mama Pregnancy & Birth Course! This episode just gives a teeny-tiny little glance into the powerhouse of information that is included in the course -- I promise you want to get in on this. You can learn more about the course here!

By the time we chat again, I should be snuggling my new little babe! <3

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Today, we are talking with Irena Freystaetter, a licensed midwife in Upstate, SC. In the episode, Irena and I discuss the safety of homebirth and how midwives handle emergencies at home, along with other common questions and concerns.

You can find Irena on Instagram @midwifeirena or on her website, bloomgreenville.com!

This is a fantastic episode to share with your partner, friends or family members who may be uneasy about the idea of birthing outside of the hospital!

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In this episode, Sarah Lingle and I are talking all things Pregnancy After Loss. Both Sarah and I are currently expecting rainbow babies at the time of the episode release, so this conversation feels extra special!

Sarah is a certified birth and bereavement doula who specializes in supporting mothers navigating pregnancy after loss. After experiencing her own journey through loss and welcoming her rainbow baby, Sarah founded The Pregnancy After Loss Doula, which offers compassionate care through birth education, support groups, and one-on-one guidance. As the host of The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast, she shares insights and stories to support parents in healing and finding hope. You can find her on Instagram at @paldoula, where she shares resources for mothers on their journey, helping them build trust and love as they prepare for their baby’s arrival.

Sarah also runs a program called Birthing Hope, which is a birth course/support group/virtual doula program specific to moms who are pregnant after loss. She has graciously extended a discount code for you all - you can get 10% off with code PODCAST10!

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Today we are talking all things newborn testing and procedures! In this solo episode, Taylor will cover what to expect in the hours and day following your baby's arrival so can you make informed decisions about what you'd like to consent to when it comes to their care.

If you enjoy this episode, you're going to LOVE the Holistic Mama Pregnancy & Birth Course!

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Seriously, this information barely scratches the surface of what you will find in the course. I hope you'll join us!

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Today we are talking all things prenatal testing and procedures! In this solo episode, Taylor will cover what to expect during your routine prenatal visits so can you make informed decisions about what you'd like to consent to during your care.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Holistic Mama Pregnancy & Birth Course is officially LIVE and available to the public! If you enjoy this episode, you're going to LOVE the course. You can learn more here!

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Today, we are talking with Megan Martineau, a certified personal trainer and pre/postnatal fitness specialist. After the birth of her first child, Megan realized how little support moms have when it comes to moving their bodies during pregnancy and postpartum, and she’s on a mission to change that. Her goal is to provide the highest level of support to help her clients thrive in pregnancy, have an empowered birth, and come back stronger postpartum.

In the episode, Megan and I talk about some common pregnancy discomforts and how to remedy them. We get into details about SPD and pelvic girdle pain, along with practical ways to support your growing body during the second and third trimesters.

You can find Megan on Instagram and Tiktok @vibrantmamawellness, or on her website, www.vibrantmamawellness.com.

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