Babes And Babies

In this episode, Elizabeth sits down to talk with Certified Nurse Midwife, Sarah Stetina, to discuss the midwifery model of care.  She answers listeners questions and addresses the myths of midwifery and covers why midwives are a vital role for women's health.   Connect with Sarah Birth Canter Facebook Instagram   Connect with Liz On Instagram    Resources for Midwifery: One Two   Failure to Progress   Sponsored by: Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp Sun Basket promo code: mamas for $35 off your order

Dancing with the Stars Pro Lindsay Arnold Cusick is on this week talking all about her pregnancy with us.  She found out she was pregnant while on tour and shares when she thinks she will go back to the DWTS show.     Connect with Lindsay   Connect with Liz On Insta   Resources for Delayed Cord Clamping. And more here.   Sponsored by: Check out Policygenius.com for life insurance Homer! For a free 60 day trial!

Milky Mama was created by Krystal Duhaney, a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and breastfeeding mommy of two. After having her second child and returning to work, Krystal struggled with her milk supply and realized that there were very few resources for breastfeeding mothers in the same predicament.  She is now a breastfeeding expert and Elizabeth dives deep into breastfeeding myths, struggles and expectations.    Connect with Krystal Milky Mamas Milky Mamas Instagram   Connect with Liz On Instagram Sponsored by: BetterHelp for 10% off your first month Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code MAMAS only at Brooklinen.com Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code MAMAS at KIWICO Native Deodorant for 20% off first order

Tenley, a former professional dancer, and performer found herself capturing the hearts of many as a 3-time runner up through ABC’s The Bachelor Franchise. No longer in line for roses, she's married to husband, Taylor Leopold, and expecting their first baby!  She and Elizabeth dive into pregnancy, health and what hardships have come throughout their pregnancies.  Tenley is passionate about holistic health and shares what she has been doing during this pregnancy.  Connect with Tenley   Sponsored by: Sunbasket promo code: mamas for $35 off your order Check out Policygenius.com for life insurance Lumi By Pampers Use Code: Miraculous20 for 20% Off Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play!

Elizabeth kicks off the episode with Juliane Corona to talk about placenta encapsulation. Juliane has been encapsulating and educating for years and teaches us about the potential benefits of eating your placenta. Elizabeth is then joined by Liz Turrigiano, Esembly co-founder, to learn all about cloth diapering.  Elizabeth plans on cloth diapering but doesn't know where/how to get started. Earlier potty training and reduced carbon footprint are just a couple of the amazing benefits of cloth diapering.     Connect with Juliane: Also on Instagram   Connect with Esembly: Also on Instagram   Articles and Research: First Year Of Life Evidence On Placenta Encapsulation NCBI Articles   Sponsored by: BetterHelp for 10% off your first month Newton Baby code MAMAS for $50 off Stitchfix.com/mamas for 25% Off when you keep everything in your fix!

Monet Hambrick is a full-time working woman, wife and mama of two. She is the writer behind the family travel blog, The Traveling Child. In addition to her own website, she is a contributor for several other travel websites and companies.  She is passionate about traveling and helping other families see what is possible. When she was pregnant with her first child, she heard so many times that her and her husband's wanderlust ways would come to an end once their daughter was born. They knew they didn't want that to be their life and that they would want to continue traveling with our kids.  They have now been all over the world with their daughters and have an amazing blog sharing their tips and tricks!   Connect with Monet: Traveling with your child The Traveling Child   Connect with Liz: Miraculous Mamas Instagram   Resources: NCBI Mama Natural   Sponsored by: Pampers Use Code: Miraculous20 for 20% Off Global Healing and enter code MAMASat checkout for 15% off your first order Policygenius - Tell them tha

This episode Kumiko Love, also known as the Budget Mom, is on teaching us how to have a life we love on a budget we can afford.  She shares her story of being a single mom in debt and deciding to take control of her finances.  She is now debt-free, has savings and has started her own business.  She is passionate about helping people find simple solutions to reach their financial goals.  With financial freedom comes freedom to the things that matter most.  She gives Liz some budgeting tips on how to stay within a grocery budget!   Connect with Miko: Instagram Website   Connect with Liz Website Instagram   Resources: Evidence Based Birth acog.org   Sponsored by: Pampers Use Code: Miraculous20 for 20% Off Global Healing and enter code MAMASat checkout for 15% off your first order Tula code Mamas for 15% off Betterhelp for 10% off your first month

Elizabeth and Vito start the episode out talking about their current birth plans and how the pregnancy has gone so far.  They answer listener questions and share how they are preparing for the birth of their child. Then Elizabeth is joined by Gleb Savchenko from Dancing with the Stars.  He shares his road to fatherhood and how having two daughters has shaped him.    Connect with Gleb Connect with: Miraculous Mamas Instagram   Resources: Articles   Sponsored by: Pampers Use Code: Miraculous20 for 20% Off Global Healing and enter code MAMASat checkout for 15% off your first order

Doug Hehner and his wife, Jamie Otis, had to drastically change their birthing plans because of the pandemic.  Doug shares his side of their birthing story and how different it was from their first kid. Doug has always wanted to be a father and shares how he has loved bonding with his daughter while Jamie is nursing their son. He gives fatherly advice and shares what he has loved most.    Connect with Doug Connect with Liz Miraculous Mamas Instagram   Resources: Sperm Counts Smoking weed and fertility   Sponsored by: Kindred Bravely Code: MIRACULOUS20 for 20% OFF! Go to Global Healing and enter code MAMAS at checkout for 15% off your first order.

Emily is a Labor and Delivery Nurse and was a part of the medical team that worked on the first COVID-19 case in the USA.  She keeps us up to date on whether or not to try to conceive during this time, what to plan for pregnancy and what to expect during labor and delivery.     Connect with Emily Connect with Elizabeth Miraculous Mamas

You may remember Chris from Desi's season of the Bachelorette, but today he is talking with us about fatherhood.  He shares with us what it was like watching his children being born and how they have helped shape who he is today.  He talks about the life changes that happen when you become a father from marriage to golf days, everything changes!! Connect with Chris Connect with Liz Miraculous Mamas Instagram Resources: Smoking and Fertility Drinking & Heart Health   Sponsored by: Ritual: 10% off during your first three months at RitualPolicygenius

Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph are on a mission to serve as a daily love letter to black and brown moms everywhere. Whether you’re “kid-curious”, a mom of 5, a dedicated auntie, or a driven careerist who isn’t sure where (or if) motherhood fits into your journey, they are here to inform, inspire and indulge YOU! They are here to celebrate all aspects of the brown mom experience. Connect with Sugaberry On Instagram   Connect with Liz Miraculous Mamas Instagram   Sponsors: Go to UNCOMMON GOODS AND GET 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE IF YOU TEXT (MAMAS) TO 56320   Also go to AVA WOMAN and use the code MIRACULOUSMAMAS for $20 off!

Dr. Mark is a functional dentist whose mission is to empower his readers with evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice.  He addresses establishing good habits with your children, what effects mouth development and more! He also talks about why it is important to take care of your oral health before trying to conceive.   Connect with Dr. Mark  On Instagram Fluoride Study  Connect with Liz On Instagram   Sponsors: Cacao Bliss is offering up to 46% off + a FREE Electric Frother when you use code MAMAS.   Also get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.   Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play

We all knew her as Clarissa (Tells All) and Sabrina (the Teenage Witch), today we get to know her as Melissa.  Melissa Joan Hart dives deep into motherhood, marriage and growing up in the cut-throat Hollywood industry.  She talks about parenting in quarantine, what projects are next for her and how she and her husband work together in their marriage.    Connect With Melissa: On Instagram Connect with Elizabeth Miraculous Mamas On Instagram   Sponsors: Cacao Bliss is offering up to 46% off + a FREE Electric Frother when you use code MAMAS Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/babies

Dr. Ashurina Ream, PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in perinatal mental health.  She speaks on the most common questions and concerns from mamas.  Elizabeth asks her about bonding in pregnancy and how early mom guilt starts.   Connect With Dr. Ream on Instagram Connect with Elizabeth Also on Insta   Sponsors: Cacao Bliss is offering up to 46% off + a FREE Electric Frother when you use code MAMAS  Ritual: 10% off during your first three months at Ritual.com

May is foster care awareness month and Jen Lilley is on sharing some fascinating statistics. Jen is an actress, wife, mom and foster mom.  Jen shares her faith and her story with us.  She is an advocate for children's rights and hopes to reach more people with the message.    Connect With Jen Donate today Connect with Liz Miraculous Mamas Instagram   Sponsors: Cacao Bliss is offering up to 46% off + a FREE Electric Frother when you use code MAMAS

We've recorded a bonus release for you! In this episode, Civilla Morgan comes on to educate us on the group of women and men that often get overlooked, the childless not by choice. She shares her story and the work she is doing to support others in the community.     Connect With Civilla Connect with Liz Connect With Miraculous Mamas

Jess Gronas is a Certified Personal Trainer and helps future mamas balance the transition to motherhood through fitness, faith and healthy lifestyle.  Since working in the health industry, she never thought she would get preeclampsia. 5-8% of pregnant women develop preeclampsia and go over the signs, symptoms and why it's important to tell your healthcare provider!    Connect With Jess:  On Instagram Her website   Connect with Liz: On Insta   Sponsors Skylight Frame: For $10 off Laurel Springs for a waived registration fee

Stephanie Turner is an actress, writer, producer and mama to two children. Her kids have continued to influence her writing and work in Hollywood. She wrote, produced and starred in her latest film titled Justice, which is currently featured on Netflix, portraying life as a single mother. Stephanie shares with us how she balances work at home, and how she stays inspired and a working parent.

Jillian Michaels joins us this week to talk all about co-parenting and the ups and downs of relationships. She also dives into what she is iconically know for: fitness. She addresses the biggest faults she finds in trends, and how she is passionate about meeting people "where they are at". Her app helps people at any fitness level, achieve workout goals. Connect With Jillian  Download Jillian's App Now Connect with Liz Or on Instagram   Sponsors: Ritual: 10% off during your first three months. Skylight Frame for $10 off